Monday, March 14, 2011

Introducing Creme Magnolia Hand Made Mosaic Tiles

With this website site artists can actually find affordable quality hand made mosaic tiles that are cut from top quality antique plates.

Lake Cormorant, MS, March 14, 2011 -- With this Innovative web site, http://www.etsy.com/shop/crememagnolia provides consumers a chance to find high quality hand cut hand made mosaic tiles for the novice or expert mosaic artist. It really is unique for the reason that it offers one of the widest selections of hand made mosaic tiles available. With this website site artists can actually find affordable quality hand made mosaic tiles that are cut from top quality antique plates. Moreover artists will find these significant features:

* Tiles are cut from Antique plates preserving the design and generous enough to allow perfect fit into the project

* Created by a long time Mosaic artist

* Most affordable hand made mosaic tiles in the industry

* Embellishments also available

Mosaic artist and website owner Karen pointed out that this website was developed in order to give artists a place to find high quality hand made mosaic tiles at a prices that is affordable. It was conceived of, designed and built for those who want a perfect fit in their project as well as an affordable price. So it's no surprise that it provides mosaic artists with a high quality hand made mosaic tiles that is the perfect addition to any project. The unique advantage is that the site is owned by a mosaic artist who understands other artist’s needs and budgets and offers these additional benefits:

* Large selection of mosaic jewelry supplies

* Limited addition fine art photography available

* And much much more

For additional details and much more complete information, you can visit http://www.etsy.com/shop/crememagnolia and take a look for yourself.

Contact:
Karen R.Vowell-Mager
CremeMagnolia
Lake Cormorant, MS 38641
662-403-8903      

CRI Urges Computer Users to Protect Themselves as Phishing Scams Rise

Dear Sir, I am a Nigerian Prince writing to you for help, as you are the only one I can trust….

Clearwater, FL, March 14, 2011 -- According M86 Security Labs, the amount of unsolicited emails, or spam, received in America has gone down by one-third in 2011. However, instead of being a welcoming relief to email users, it appears that spammers have gotten smarter, and the amount of phishing has gone up. "You have to protect yourself and your company. By falling for a phishing scam, your company could lose hard earned money," warns David McCraney, a Technology Consultant and Certified Information Systems Auditor at Carr, Riggs & Ingram, CPAs and Advisors (CRI). "One of the best ways to protect yourself is by getting educated and educating your employees." Phishing is an attempt to gather valuable personal data, such as social security numbers, passwords, credit card information or bank account numbers, through email.

"There are many suspicious warnings that you are being targeted by a phishing scam," says McCraney. "The classic example is the Nigerian King who needs your help - and your bank account number. But many attempts are less obvious."

A phishing email will impersonate a creditable source, and ask for valuable data. This is not only disastrous personally, but can be catastrophic for businesses and firms. Phishing attempts can range from an email stating your Fed Ex package was returned undelivered to a phony message from an email provider requesting you change your password, to a notice from your bank. For instance, a recent Netflix phishing scam asks Netflix users to update their credit card information by clicking on a link included in the email, enabling phishers to gather valuable credit card data.

Here are some of McCraney’s tips to help companies and their employees avoid becoming the victim of a phishing scam:

* Do not respond. A financial entity will never send you an email to confirm your account information. They already have the information, and they have no reason to confirm it.

* Be on the lookout for emails from contests you have never entered, banks you have never signed up for, or other services you have never used. If you have not done business with the entity sending you the email, it is most likely a phishing scam.

* Be on the lookout for emails from governmental agencies such as the IRS, Social Security Administration, and others. These agencies never send unsolicited e-mails or ask for personal identifying or financial information via e-mail.

* Do not let your employees use their business email address for personal use.

* If you have doubts about the email, contact the company via telephone where the email is saying it is "from". If you have an account with Bank of America and receive and email from them that seems suspicious, call up the company and see if they really did send out the email.

* If you do have an account with the entity, never click on the link in the email. Instead, use the entity’s login link on their website to access your account.

* Use a spam filter. Since phishers send out emails by methods similar to spammers, a good spam filter on all corporate email accounts can catch a majority of phishing emails. However, you should still be wary of suspicious emails should they manage to get through your spam filter.

* Do not post company email addresses on the internet unless it is scrambled (for example myemail [at] emailprovider.com instead of myemail@emailprovider.com) or on a secure site. Many phishers troll the internet looking for email addresses. If you would like customers to be able to contact you through your company website, the best way is to include a form for customers to fill out, instead of providing your email address.

CRI’s proprietary controls have made the company the number one choice for many firms seeking to protect themselves from the idle malice of hackers seeking amusement or financial and personal gain.

While CRI services the Construction, Manufacturing/Distribution, Not-for-Profit, Government, Banking, Healthcare and Professional Service industries, McCraney states that more industries are seeing the need for better IT peace-of-mind.

For questions on the security, or risk, of a company’s IT infrastructure, David McCraney can be reached at CRI’s Tampa Bay location via 727-446-0504.

CRI is ranked 34th nationally and 4th regionally in Accounting Today’s top 100 national firm listing. Today, CRI has over 600 employees in 24 offices throughout Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas and is recognized as one of the fastest growing firms in the United States. CRI offers comprehensive tax, audit, and consulting services to both businesses and individuals. For details regarding their service and industry specialties, please visit www.CRIcpa.com.

Contact;
Karla Jo Helms
JoTo Extreme PR
411 Cleveland Street, Suite 204
Clearwater, FL 33855
(888) 202-4614

Denver Author, Kristi LeBlanc, Wins Second National Book Award for "Living with Certainty: Experience Deep-Soul Joy"

The 2011 Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards Presented by North American Book Dealers Exchange Names Living with Certainty "Best Self-Help Book - Spring 2011"

Golden, CO, March 14, 2011 -- Denver author, Kristi LeBlanc, can now add a second book award to the list of endorsements, awards, and praise for Living with Certainty: Experience Deep-Soul: Best Self-Help Book - Spring 2011. The National "Best Books 2010" Awards previously named Living with Certainty Best New Non-Fiction Book of 2010.

"I am honored to receive this significant award from NABE for Living with Certainty. The book’s message is an important one that transcends geographies, and empowers and inspires people to embrace their authenticity and core passions in order to fully self-actualize and make their most significant contribution," said author Kristi LeBlanc. "This is the path to deep joy, something there is not enough in the world. And it is only as we all begin to respect and love ourselves more that we can begin to project that transformational energy outward. The world will change for the better one soul at a time, and Living with Certainty provides a detailed, practical template for creating a purposeful, passionate, and spirit-based life and vocation."

About NABE
The North American Bookdealers Exchange (NABE) is an international book marketing organization, started in 1980, to help independent publishers promote and market their books through a variety of unique and cost-effective marketing channels. Each year, for the past 28 years, NABE presents awards to some of the finest books published. A complete list of the winners of the Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards is available online at http://www.bookmarketingprofits.com/PinnacleAwardsSpring2011.html.

About the Book:Living with Certainty: Experience Deep-Soul Joy
Living with Certainty: Experience Deep-Soul Joy provides a groundbreaking blueprint for changing how you view the meaning of life, your possibilities, and the world. Filled with practical insight and powerful wisdom, it will empower you to discover your most authentic self, believe in the power of your unique gifts, uncover your true purpose and passions, find peace and internal certainty, and understand how to follow your innate inner guidance to bring forth and experience your life’s richness and fulfillment. Once and for all, overcome the anxieties and fears that may be holding you back from living your fullest and best life -- a life of deep-soul joy.

About Kristi LeBlanc:
Kristi LeBlanc is a retained executive recruiter, cancer survivor, speaker/workshop facilitator, consultant, and author of the award-winning book, Living with Certainty: Experience Deep-Soul Joy. Kristi has spent the past fourteen years as a successful senior partner, global practice leader, and member of the operating committee with several of the world’s largest, most prestigious retained executive search firms. She has worked for clients ranging in size from leading Fortune 500 multi-national organizations to mid-cap companies and emerging ventures. Kristi has acquired substantial life success expertise through assessing, advising, and interviewing thousands of the world’s most successful, principled executives which led to the development of the Living with Certainty™ philosophy. She has been extensively interviewed and published as an industry thought leader on leadership and human capital, and also contributed to the textbook, Integrated Business Communication: In the Marketplace published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd. Kristi is a recipient of the Industry Leader Award from The Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal’s Women in Business Awards and Minnesota Business magazine showcased her as a Minnesota business ‘Power Player.’ Kristi graduated with honors from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University.

About Living with Certainty™ LLC
Prominent executive search consultant, Kristi LeBlanc, provides powerful, positive strategies for life and career. Her professional development consulting services for corporations and individuals, corporate workshop facilitation, and keynote presentations, are designed to create positive leaders and positive corporate cultures. As award-winning author of Living with Certainty: Experience Deep-Soul Joy, Kristi has inspired individuals and corporate teams to achieve greatness by living with pure, passionate positivity.

To learn more about Living with Certainty, please visit http://www.livingwithcertainty.com.


Follow Living with Certainty on Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/KristiLeBlanc

Contact:
Kristi LeBlanc
Living with Certainty™ LLC
14405 W. Colfax Avenue
Golden, Colorado 80401
303.997.9328

Beach Accommodations Announces Ft Myers Vacation Beach Rentals Now Available at Gateway Villas

Fort Myers Beach rental company, Beach Accommodations, announces Ft. Myers vacation beach rentals are now available at Gateway Villas.  The condo rentals are located on the quiet, North end of Ft. Myers Beach, a short walk from Town Center.

Fort Myers, FL, March 14, 2011 -- A Ft Myers Beach, FL vacation beach rentals company, Beach Accommodations announces they have available beach condo rentals at the beautiful Gateway Villas. A virtual tour of these condos and other available vacation beach rentals are available on Beach Accommodations website, http://www.beachaccommodations.com

The Gateway Villas beach condo rentals are located on the popular, quiet North end of beautiful Fort Myers Beach, only a short walk from the Fort Myers Beach Town Center, pier and Times Square, with a variety of dining, shopping, and entertainment. The condos in Gateway Villas provide picturesque views of the crystal blue/green waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

"The Gateway Villas beach condo rentals provide a memorable experience for our guests," said Dave Parilla, Owner, Beach Accommodations. "The weather on the beach is absolutely paradise during the Spring. These beach condos allow guests to enjoy the gorgeous weather, breathtaking views, and the ideal location on the island, providing an experience that is unforgettable."

Gateway Villas is a beautiful gated community, providing guests with the amenities of a heated beachfront pool/sundeck, guest laundry, BBQ grills, shuffleboard, and Tiki Hut area. Guests may step out of their beachfront condo and enjoy the sugar white sandy beaches of Ft. Myers Beach. The location is also ideal, allowing them to take a short beach stroll to the Town Center, with a fishing and sunset pier, shops, and restaurants.

The Gateway Villas beach condo rentals are available for weekly, monthly and seasonal rentals during the Winter/Spring season and 3 nights or more during the Summer/Fall season. For more information or to reserve beach vacation rental properties, call Beach Accommodations on their toll free number 1-877-BEACH-IT. To view properties, take virtual tours, or book online, visit http://www.beachaccommodations.com.

About Beach Accommodations, LLC:
Beach Accommodations provides vacation weekly, monthly and seasonal vacation rentals on beautiful Fort Myers Beach, FL. They provide vacationers the perfect beach house for any occasion. Properties include beach rentals such as beach homes, cottages, villas, and condo rentals. Enjoy beachfront, beachview, canal front, bayfront and near beach options. For more information about the Estero Island Beach Villas condo, or other available vacation rentals on Ft. Myers Beach, call toll free 1-877-BEACH-IT or visit http://fortmyersbeach-fl.com

Contact:
Dave Parilla
Owner
Beach Accommodations, LLC
1335 Santos Road
Ft. Myers Beach FL, 33931
1-877-232-2448