Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Medical Care Technologies Inc. Secures Funding to Support Green Building Initiatives on Children's Health Center

Medical Care Technologies Inc. (OTCBB: MDCE), a children's health care service provider, today announced it has closed its third round of convertible note financing that to date has raised $752,500 for the Company.

Beijing, November 29, 2011 - Medical Care Technologies Inc. (OTCBB: MDCE), a children's health care service provider, today announced it has closed its third round of convertible note financing that to date has raised $752,500 for the Company.

This funding round came from private investors living in Hong Kong and totaled gross proceeds of $210,000. The Company will use the funds to address and provide for the retrofitting of sustainability objectives in its flagship children's health care center currently being constructed in Dongguan, China.  Features being considered are motion sensor light switches, programmable thermostats, certified insulation, automatic hand dryers, recycling areas, low-E windows, tubular daylighting devices, dual flush systems and low-flow faucets. Management believes implementing these initiatives will not only help reduce operation costs in the long run but also provide an environment that is comfortable, safe and productive.

"We consider this funding a strong endorsement of Medical Care Technologies Inc.'s unique focus on children's health care in China and to ultimately deliver the best facility possible," stated Ning Wu, Chief Executive Officer of Medical Care Technologies Inc. "We are targeting an area of high unmet health care need in China that fits well with our investors' investment philosophy."

"Designing our kid's health care center to include sustainability features emphasizes our commitment to environmentally friendly efforts," stated Luis Kuo, Chief Operations Officer of Medical Care Technologies Inc. "Our decision to adopt this approach during the construction process supports our commitment to environmental stewardship and conservation, and results in an optimal balance of cost, environmental, societal, and human benefits while meeting the mission and function of  our kid's health care facility. We are thinking for the future and we will be ready to provide services in a manner that will have real, calculable benefits for our children, environment and our community."

The facility is scheduled to open in early 2012.

About Medical Care Technologies Inc.
Medical Care Technologies Inc. is traded under the symbol MDCE on the OTCBB and is headquartered in Beijing, China.  MDCE, through joint ventures or Chinese subsidiaries, develops a network of children's health facilities in the larger urban areas throughout China. Services are geared towards the advancing economic middle-class and upper class Chinese families. Specializing in the care of children between the ages of 3 to 16, MDCE's role is to enhance the overall well-being of the family and community and to expand its pediatric services to include preventative health and wellness education. MDCE, through its children's health facilities, will also distribute a diverse range of industry-leading pharmaceutical and nutraceutical product lines. MDCE's main mission is simple – to become a health care service provider leader in children's health. Information on the Company can be found at www.sec.gov and the Company's website at www.medicaretechinc.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

All statements contained in this press release, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements, including those regarding: MDCE's products, services, capabilities, performance, opportunities, development and business outlook, guidance on our future financial results and other projections or measures of our future performance; the amount and timing of the benefits expected from strategic initiatives and acquisitions or from deployment of new or updated technologies, products, services or applications; and other potential sources of additional revenue. These statements are based on our current plans and expectations and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual future events or results to be different than those described in or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include those relating to: lack of operating history, transitioning from a development company to an operating company, difficulties in distinguishing MDCE's products and services, ability to deploy MDCE's services and products, market acceptance of our products and services; operational difficulties relating to combining acquired companies and businesses; our ability to form and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with customers and strategic partners; changes in economic, political or regulatory conditions or other trends affecting the health care, Internet, information technology and health care and pharmaceutical industries, and our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel. Other risks and uncertainties may include, but are not limited to: lack of or delay in market acceptance and fluctuations in customer demand, dependence on a limited number of significant customers, reliance on third party vendors and strategic partners, ability to meet future capital requirements on acceptable terms, continuing uncertainty in the global economy, and compliance with federal and state regulatory requirement.  Further information about these matters can be found in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings. We expressly disclaim any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

Suzanne Holbrook

Contact:
Shu Bei
Medical Care Technologies Inc.
Room 815, No.2 Building
BeiXiaoJie, DongZhiMenNei
Beijing 10007, China
(852) 8122-9660

Visit Napa Valley Mobile Concierge Honored with Platinum 2011 International MarCom Award for Mobile Travel Apps

VisitMobile’s Visit Napa Valley Mobile Concierge was honored with a 2011 Platinum MarCom Award in the Mobile Travel App category.

Boulder, Colorado, November 29, 2011 - Right on the heels of winning the 2010 Platinum Adrian Award from HSMAI (Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International), VisitMobile’s Visit Napa Valley Mobile Concierge was honored with a 2011 Platinum MarCom Award in the Mobile Travel App category. Administered by the Association of Marketing and Communications Professions (AMCP), the 2011 MarCom Awards saw more than 6,000 entries from the United States, Canada and around the world.

The MarCom Awards annually recognize outstanding creative achievement by marketing and communications professionals, and is the largest marketing awards competition of its kind. Over the past two decades, AMCP judges have earned a reputation for accuracy, fairness and credibility. A look at the MarCom winners shows a range in size from individuals to media conglomerates and Fortune 50 companies; a veritable who’s who of the industry.

The award-winning Visit Napa Valley Mobile Concierge iPhone app is the visitor’s source for up-to-the-minute news, offers and special events. Mimicking a real destination concierge, the app uses a powerful GPS Relevancy Engine loaded with expert local knowledge and multimedia content to help visitors decide ‘what to do next,’ make instant reservations or ticket purchases, and access insider deals. These revolutionary features are what helped it earn the Platinum MarCom award.

“We are incredibly proud of the 2011 Platinum MarCom award and the recognition it brings for both Napa Valley and VisitMobile.” said VisitMobile CEO Jeff Kohn.

Winners were selected from more than 200 categories in seven forms of media and communication efforts; marketing, publications, marketing/promotion, public service/pro bono, creativity and electronic/interactive. The Platinum Award is the organization’s top honor. A complete list of Platinum Winners can be found on the MarCom Awards website at www.marcomawards.com.

About VisitMobile
VisitMobileTM (www.visitmobile.com) is the Mobile ConciergeTM smartphone for tourism and shopping destinations. VisitMobile serves as an on-the-go trusted advisor helping visitors discover nearby attractions, businesses, and events through a patented GPS Relevancy EngineTM. Mimicking a real concierge, VisitMobile uses expert local content and multimedia to help the visitor decide "what to do next," make instant reservations or ticket purchases, and access insider deals. As the official Mobile Concierge of the destination, VisitMobile allows the destination marketing organization to maintain control of the conversation with the in-market visitor, and in turn maximize revenue for destination partners.

Contact:
Amy Larson
CSG | PR
3225 East 2nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
303.433.7020

Detroit Guitar Master Reveals Secrets that Allow Players to Learn Guitar Fast

Brand new release of StringSlinger™ Secrets DVD Program makes learning the guitar easier and faster

MT. Clemens, MI, November 29, 2011 - RockStar Academy announced today the release of its "Learn to Burn Fast" StringSlinger Secrets DVD Video Series, a program designed to speed up the pace at which aspiring guitarists master the guitar.

Dem Miller, also known as Detroit Dem, has played in bands that have opened for the likes of Seether, Saliva, Red, Tantric, Tesla, Vince Neal, Tap Root, Bad Company, Great White, Dokken, and others.  He has taught hundreds of students over the past 10 years, and he has now decided to apply his guitar knowledge for the benefit of would-be players.  "There's an easier way to learn guitar fast,” says Dem. “Conventional texts would have students repeat the same musical scales over and over, leading to frustration and boredom. I have created StringSlinger to accelerate the process and restore the fun that comes with playing. It really teaches one how to learn guitar quickly."

The "StringSlinger Secrets" System allows players to learn and dominate the fretboard, and it includes Dexterity Exercises, Fretboard Domination, Working with Rhythm, Moveable Shapes, Explaining Modes, and more.  Players can memorize and play the pentatonic positions, as well as modal positions, in any mode and any key, and move fluently up and down the neck of the guitar.  By following this structured, logical approach, Detroit Dem estimates the time to guitar mastery to be 3 to 5 times faster than with conventional methods.

This course also contains DVDs on Chords/Tunings, Riffs/Rhythms, and a free bonus program entitled "Song Series #1," which covers 10 great songs spanning 5 decades.  This program is not for absolute beginners, but works well for those guitar players who know some chords and scales. Mr. Miller has provided a pathway that cuts out unnecessary waste when learning to play - a program that serves as a great starting point in quickly mastering the guitar. Learning that might cost $2,000 in private lessons can be purchased for about $100.  

One of Dem's former students, Bobby, says: "Dem's method helped me understand everything about the guitar and how to dominate the fretboard." Bobby does practice a lot, but he shows what is possible by using the "LearntoBurnFast" StringSlinger Secrets System. A sampling of his playing can be seen on the testimonial page of the website: www.learntoburnfast.com.

About Rockstar Academy:
RockStar Academy strives to release products that inspire and motivate guitar players and other musicians to the highest levels of success though fun, interactive means and methods. Headquartered in Mt. Clemens, MI, the company offers products available through select retail outlets as well as on the Internet. For additional information, please visit the following website at:  http://www.learntoburnfast.com

Press Contact:
Mr. Kyle Weed
RockStar Academy
1258 South Gratiot Avenue
Mt. Clemens, MI  48043
586.630.4057

Face-Them™ Introduces the First Livestream Investor Broadcast on December 1, 2011

Face-Them™ is proud to introduce METCHIK™ on our first Livestream Broadcast on December 1, 2011 at 9:00am EST. We are showcasing METCHIK™ to Investors and Venture Capitalists. Please join us on our next broadcast so that you can have the opportunity to see cutting edge technology from around the World!

Green Cove Springs, FL, November 29, 2011 - Face-Them™ is pleased to announce our Live Stream broadcast on both Livestream and FaceBook utilizing our revolutionary free “Live Stream” website service available exclusively for the Investment Community to meet with those businesses seeking early Investment Capitol.

The format of the Website promotes a 15 minute Internet Live Stream Audio and Video presentation where businesses seeking Investment Funding provide an overview of their business to potential Investors. This format allows the Investors to ask questions of the business and if interested, schedule a private Live Stream interview through Face-Them™, with the business to go into more detail about their organization, product, business plan, and funding requirements. The broadcast can be reviewed anytime after the presentation on both Live Stream and Facebook sites.

Our client; METCHIK™ presented a revolutionary Search, Match & Dispatch tool (SMD Technology) which is a highly optimized and scalable web search engine that provides the most efficient, and easy to use system available on the market today! This patent pending next generation internet web search engine technology addresses the growing needs for millions of people worldwide for a quick and enjoyable way of finding the best available local service provider. It is already highly profitable in Israel!

METCHIK™ has revolutionized with its major competitor Internet Yellow Pages [IYP] services; METCHIK™ (SMD) web engine search technology offers an a highly optimized process with an on-line multi-step process, starting from analyzing the service request, based on an interactive user interface, to dispatching the requirements to the selected service provider, then monitoring their responses to the service requests until the customer requirements are met. This is accomplished in seconds compared to Yellow Pages [IYP] services.

The system offers an immediate access to any type of service you need, for example, from an electrician, a home renovator, a plumber, a doctor, or even a pet doctor; all at the click of a button! The service is carried out at a blazing fast speed for the best recommended service provider that is available, and matches the specifications of the request in seconds.

With Face-Them™ revolutionary broadcast, Investors now have the opportunity to review a 10 to 15 minute Livestream Broadcast that provides Investors with the opportunity quickly access Investment opportunities from their desk! We invite you to our broadcasts and to register with us for the opportunity to view more investment companies! Watch the Live Stream broadcast on our Facebook page at http://Facebook.com/FaceThemLive

William B. Weeks Jr, Senior Partner at Gate One Marketing stated; “We are here to help the investment community by providing high quality Start-up’s companies for you to review that gives the best Return on Your Investment!”

About METCHIK™
METCHIK™ was founded by CEO Yossi Nevo and is located in Rishon Le Zion, Israel. As an E-Commerce company, it is extremely attractive to many traditional businesses in the service industry. METCHIK™ is a revolutionary next generation web search engine that automatically matches interactively the best available provider in the most practical, effective manner to meet the client’s request requirements. It is truly the Next Generation in Web Search Technology! Contact Face-Them™ for more information.

About Face-Them™ by Gate One Marketing
Face-Them™ is dedicated to putting Start-ups, Entrepreneurs, and Businesses seeking Angel or Venture Capital funding “Face to Face” with Investors. This service is free for Investors and only requires the Investment Company to register for our Live Stream presentations. A schedule of the Live Stream businesses opportunities is to be released prior to each presentation in our Newsletter. For more information and to register go to http://Face-Them.com

Contact:
William B. Weeks Jr
Gate One Marketing International
445 Hope Hull Ct.
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
+1-703-577-4171

Brandon Wilson’s Award-Winning “Along the Templar Trail" Published in German Edition

Brandon Wilson’s inspiring book, "Along the Templar Trail," has been published in a new German edition, "Auf dem Templerweg: Sieben Millionen Schritte für den Frieden." The English edition won the 2009 Lowell Thomas Gold Award for BEST TRAVEL BOOK.

Paia, HI, November 29, 2011 - In this time of political grandstanding, it is refreshing to hear about someone who quite literally, “walks the talk.” Recently, author/photographer Brandon Wilson and his 68-year-old French friend completed an eleven-country walk for peace from France to Jerusalem. In doing so, they founded the “Templar Trail.”

Wilson’s inspiring book about their odyssey, "Along the Templar Trail: Seven Million Steps for Peace" (2008) has been translated by Imke Healy and published by Pilgrim’s Tales in a new German edition, "Auf dem Templerweg: Sieben Millionen Schritte für den Frieden" (November 2011). The English edition won the 2009 Lowell Thomas Gold Award for BEST TRAVEL BOOK from the prestigious Society of American Travel Writers Foundation (SATWF).

This true chronicle interweaves adventure, intrigue, wit and social commentary into an entertaining Chaucerian tale about overcoming odds and discovering the secret to creating peace. The courageous journey from France to Jerusalem traced one marched a millennium ago by those who became the first Knights Templar. Like those men, the modern pilgrims’ walk was filled with extreme highs and lows. The men trekked 2620-miles (the equivalent to crossing the U.S.) across difficult terrains in extreme climates, from the freezing Black Forest to Turkey’s broiling plains. There was the mental test of hiking 30-50 km., a virtual marathon, each day. However, the pair frequently met “angels” whose random acts of kindness bolstered their resolve. But when war erupted between Israel and Lebanon, violence mounted in Damascus, and Hemorrhagic Fever raged in Turkey, everything became uncertain – except for their steadfast and perhaps life-threatening resolve.

Their trek attracted the attention of national television networks and major newspapers along the route, allowing them to spread an impassioned message of peace to millions of Christians, Muslims and Jews alike throughout eleven countries. Without exception, those ordinary people echoed their call to focus on our commonality instead of our differences – and the urgency of resolving our problems before it’s too late.

Asked why he set-off on this quest, Wilson explained, “I’m convinced that one person can still make a difference in today’s world – and the time is now. It’s time for truth and tolerance, instead of blindly following a road of mutual destruction. I’m re-establishing this Templar Trail as an international path of peace for people of all cultures, faiths and nationalities. Let’s set aside our differences; let’s walk as one.”

This tale of empowerment stands as a strong testimony to the courage of the human spirit. Arun Gandhi, president of the M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence, calls it, “A fascinating testimony of faith and gumption…A must read.”

About the Author

Brandon Wilson is no novice to these types of historic journeys. This world adventurer and perpetual pilgrim has walked five of the world’s most important pilgrimage trails: the Camino de Santiago and Via de la Plata across Spain, the St. Olav’s Way across Norway, and he was the first American to walk the 1150-mile Via Francigena from England to Rome. His fascination began when he and his wife Cheryl became the first western couple to walk a traditional Buddhist pilgrim trail from Lhasa, Tibet to Kathmandu, Nepal in 1991. Still going strong, he and his wife recently were among the first to hike the challenging Via Alpina the length of the Alps for 1200 miles from Trieste to Monte Carlo.

Brandon Wilson is also the award-winning author of Yak Butter Blues: A Tibetan Trek of Faith (2004), Dead Men Don’t Leave Tips: Adventures X Africa (2005), and Over the Top & Back Again: Hiking X the Alps (2010), recipient of the 2010 Book of the Year Bronze Award from ForeWord Reviews. His story “Life When Hell Freezes Over” appeared in They Lived to Tell the Tale: True Stories from the Legendary Explorers Club (The Lyons Press/Globe Pequot, 2007). His photos have won awards from National Geographic Traveler and Islands magazines. He is a member of the prestigious Explorers Club.

Reviews

“A vivid and eye-opening blend of history, adventure, religion, mysticism and modern conflict… We cannot resist being swept along with the fervor of this quest. It is simply one of the most remarkable adventure stories of our time, and one that proves that with the right combination of character and determination great things can be done, and the eyes of the world can be opened.” ~ Richard Bangs, adventurer/author/host of the PBS series Richard Bangs’ Adventures With Purpose

“More than the mere adventure of two brave men, it is a grand and noble quest for peace, as well as a spiritual voyage that will leave readers emotionally and intellectually replenished…I immensely enjoyed reading this book. His writing combines a marvelous sense of Zen with good humor, and his personal style makes you feel as if you were there taking part in it all…” ~
Midwest Book Review

“If we want peace on earth, we must make the effort to embody peace with each step. Brandon Wilson's inspiring journey, told beautifully in this book, is a living example of peacemaking.” ~ Cindy Sheehan, noted peace activist

“A rhapsody on the theme of pilgrimage. May Brandon Wilson's goal of fostering peace along the glory roads of the world inspire a trail of pilgrims to create their own sacred journeys in the interest of world peace.” ~ Phil Cousineau, author of The Art of Pilgrimage and The Book of Roads

“Rich with descriptive detail, replete with humor and never lacking in the life-altering experiences of his previous journeys, Along The Templar Trail is arguably Wilson's most personal, passionate book yet – a resolute plea for compassion in an often intolerant world…” ~ C.W. Gortner, author of The Last Queen

Auf dem Templerweg: Sieben Millionen Schritte für den Frieden
Author/Photographer: Brandon Wilson
Translator: Imke Healy
Publication Date: November 28, 2011
Page Count: 330
Trim Size: 6” X 9”
Photos/Map Illustrations: 44
Adventure/Travel Narrative/Hiking/Non-fiction
Distribution: Ingram, Gardner & Bertrams
Price: $14.95 perfect paperback
ISBN: 9780977053612
Audience: 15 – adult/nonfiction

Available at your favorite bookstore or website. For a preview: http://www.pilgrimstales.com

Contact:
Tony Roberts
Pilgrim's Tales, Inc.
P.O. Box 795
Paia, HI 96779 US
866-829-0820

Website to Offer insurance to Cover Bail for Occupy Protesters

“The insurance only applies to those participating in an active Occupy demonstration,” said Fraser. “The insurance also covers those in other Occupy movements in other countries.”

Houston, TX, November 24, 2011 - Today marks a week since the Occupy “Day of Action” in New York, which left more than 240 people arrested, five protesters charged with felony assault, and seven officers and 10 protesters injured, but the developers of a new website say they’ve made it possible for all Occupy protesters to get insurance to cover their bail if they are arrested in the future.

“This insurance will cost only $99 for the year and cover bail for misdemeanor charges up to $1,000,”said Aaron Fraser, developer and spokesman for the new websites, Occupyfannie.org and occupyFreddie.org.

Fraser added that the insurance would also cover property damage up to $500.

“The insurance only applies to those participating in an active Occupy demonstration,” said Fraser. “The insurance also covers those in other Occupy movements in other countries.”

The insurance offering could prove to have perfect timing as word of the planned eviction surfaced a day after the Occupy LA group rejected what they described as a city offer to give them indoor space, farmland and other concessions as inducements for the hundreds of demonstrators to leave City Hall on their own.

Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's office said in a statement it had "informed members of Occupy LA that City Hall park will be closed at some point next week for rehabilitation."

If Occupy protesters don’t evacuate when the park closes, arrests will be made.

“I am offering Occupy protesters an opportunity to purchase protesters insurance,” Fraser explained. “Any protester that is arrested and has this insurance can be bailed out by our organization.”

He added that Occupy protesters can purchase additional insurance to protect their personal property as well.

“They must have the insurance for at least 30 days, and collection of property insurance must accompany a police report,” Fraser noted, before adding that in addition to the insurance, those who want to help defray the cost of feeding Occupy protesters can help by purchasing T shirts from the Occupyfannie.org or OccupyFreddie.org website.

The OccupyFreddie.org and OccupyFannie.org websites, Fraser said, were recently launched to raise awareness and call citizens to non-violent action through the vehicle of public protests against Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae.

The protest, funded and sponsored by Gotham Dating Partners Inc., will be held Nov. 28 at the Freddie Mac building in the 8200 block of Jones Branch Drive, McLean, Va. and Nov. 29 at the Fannie Mae headquarters, located in the 3900 block of Wisconsin Avenue in Washington, D.C.

“The public can go to OccupyFreddie.org and OccupyFannie.org website to buy shirts to participate in the movement, Fraser said, before adding, “I want to connect with the young and old who are tired of corporate greed and want to show it by publically protesting.”

Supporters of the Occupy movement, Fraser explained, can now purchase insurance and also provide support to help cover other costs in the event Occupy protesters find themselves in a situation similar to the “Day of Action,” which was an attempt to delay the opening of the New York Stock Exchange with demonstrations on the subways, a sit-in in the roadway at the base of the Brooklyn Bridge and unscheduled clashes with the police in Zuccotti Park.

“It’s clear that arrests will occur, but now Occupy protesters can be covered in the event they are arrested,” Fraser said.

For more information about the protester’s insurance or to provide financial support with the purchase of a T-shirt, please visit: OccupyFreddie.org and OccupyFannie.org

Contact:
Aaron Fraser
OccupyFreddie.org
45 East 135th Street
New York, NY 10037
347-793-8926