Thursday, June 28, 2012

Luxury Travel Ltd to Continue Growth with New Golf Tours and a New Office in Central Vietnam

Golf tours are getting popular in Central Vietnam thanks to new airline access, luxury properties, and golf courses.

Danang, Vietnam, June 28, 2012 - Golf tours are getting popular in Central Vietnam thanks to new airline access, luxury properties, and golf courses.

Luxury Travel Ltd. (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) is a long established Asian golf specialist and experts in luxury privately guided and fully bespoke holidays in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand. The company has just opened a new Danang office and launched new golf tour package “Central Golf Coast Tour of Vietnam” for travelers seeking challenging links.

The central coast is growing in stature as one of the hottest tourist spots in Southeast Asia, with a variety of attractions, including golf. Tour operators are now tapping into this growth with new products and offices.

While Vietnam hasn’t been historically synonymous with great golf, travelers can fly from Hanoi, HCM city or Singapore, BKK, and Kula Lumpur through Danang’s new international airport which has made the region a ‘must play’ golf experience in Asia.

“On our new 6 day tour, golf lovers will play a few of Vietnam’s world-class golf courses, including Montgomerie Links and Danang Golf Club. You will stay in the best beach front resorts in Danang or Hoi An. Additional historic cultural experiences will be available at Hue and Hoi An, and the stunning coastline of Vietnam will ensure that visitors will take away a truly memorable experience and a great story of newly-discovered adventures. This tour is also suitable for non-golfers companions.” said Pham Ha, founder and CEO of Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com ).

For many travel experts, Danang is more appealing than Bali or Phuket and its beach has been voted one of the world’s best by Forbes Magazine.

“There are also two new golf courses, the Laguna Lang Co Golf Club and Ba Na Hills Golf Club, which are set to open in Central Vietnam in late 2012. The past two years have seen the completion of many luxurious resorts along the coastline with names such as Hyatt, the Nam Hai, Accord, Vinpearl, Intercontinental, and Fusion Maia entering the market and offering more choices for golfers. We will launch new exciting golf packages and our efforts are to promote Central Vietnam as a high-end golf destination in Southeast Asia. We are seeing the interest from golfers from the Middle East, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia and New Zealand” added Mr. Ha.

There are 29 golf courses in Vietnam and many others set to open, making Vietnam Asia's most exciting new golf tourism destination.

Vietnam’s first luxury tour operator/DMC (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com), based in Hanoi, and with offices throughout Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand, Luxury Travel is exceptional in designing tailor-made tours and providing unique travel experiences. Opened in 2004, the Luxury Travel Company Limited has its own offices, luxury vehicles, luxury travel advisors, and sales offices in California, London, Paris, and Sydney. The company’s depth of experience and large infrastructure enable it to create unique itineraries with the operational confidence to fulfill client expectations. Luxury Travel Ltd won numerous travel awards for excellent performance including the most recent award: Best Luxury Tour Operator.


Contact:
Link Doan
Luxury Travel Ltd
05 Nguyen Truong To Str.,
Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi 84444
Vietnam
84439274120

The Bank of Marion Selects Continuity Control for Compliance Platform

High-Performing Community Bank Looks To Improve Regulatory Efforts And Reduce Costs

New Haven, CT, June 28, 2012 - Continuity Control, the only complete compliance platform built for community financial institutions, today announced that The Bank of Marion (Illinois) has signed on to use the firm’s award-winning solution.

By centralizing all regulatory management activities, the Continuity Control platform enables financial institutions like The Bank of Marion to reduce the resources they spend on compliance while ensuring that they pass regulatory muster and effectively keep up with the steady stream of regulatory changes.

"We're a high performing bank and we try to do everything right,” says Ray Altmix, The Bank of Marion’s president and CEO, “but compliance still keeps me up at night, even more than a potential problem in the loan portfolio. Though we have done very well on our exams, I can’t say we've ever been able to keep up."

According to Mr. Altmix, by shifting certain responsibilities to the Continuity Control platform, the bank will be in position to do a more thorough job with fewer employees. “I see us getting by on one-half full-time employee less. And I’m not talking about a teller, I’m talking about mid-management."

The Bank of Marion, with over $330 million in total assets, is the largest locally owned and operated bank in Williamson County. By all key performance measures available through FDIC data, including efficiency ratio, return on assets, and return on equity, The Bank of Marion is an extraordinarily high-performing institution. The bank’s ability to achieve similar returns going forward is complicated, however, by the relentless rise in operating expenses due to increased regulations.

“Even a well-managed community bank like The Bank of Marion can't keep up with the 58 rule changes that have come down in the last six months, much less the 157 that have been issued in the past year. The costs associated with this kind of regulatory compliance represent an insurmountable challenge to their current business model,” says Andy Greenawalt, Continuity Control’s co-Founder and CEO. “Our platform is the only way for community banks to operate in this complex regulatory environment to maintain reasonable and sustainable overhead.”

Continuity Control’s mission is to help community financial institutions survive and thrive by offering personalized, expert service coupled with innovative technology to relieve the compliance burden. The firm was recognized as one of the five most interesting companies in financial services at FinovateSpring 2010 and recently named among the “10 Tech Companies to Watch” by Bank Technology News.

About Continuity Control
Continuity Control is an award-winning compliance platform that combines advanced software with personalized service to help community financial institutions effectively manage their regulatory burden. Founded in 2008 by distinguished technology, banking, and compliance specialists, Continuity Control’s platform effectively reduces the resources a bank or credit union must spend on compliance while ensuring that it passes regulatory muster. Built just for smaller banks and credit unions, Continuity Control is the most comprehensive compliance management platform on the market today for community financial institutions. For more information, visit www.continuity.net.

Contact:
Katie Weathers
CSG PR
3225 East 2nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
404-791-8245

Indie Rock Band This is she, Release Debut EP Nobody is Ok July 3rd

Featuring the powerful single “grow up”

Los Angeles, CA, June 28, 2012 - This Is She is about to turn lives upside down with the release of their new 6-song EP, Nobody Is Ok, gigs at mega events like Summerfest, a performance with Cobra Starship later this year and the release of their video for the single “Grow Up”. With success biting at their heels, This Is She steps outside the box of typical indie rock to deliver catchy hooks, driving rhythms and to create progressive rock n’ roll laced with pop, dubstep and electronica. This Is She is set to present their Nobody Is Ok EP to the rest of the world, available on iTunes July 3rd.

This Is She ensued when Alana Grace (vocals), Ryan Folden (drums) and Christian Paul Meadows (guitar) met while performing at Warped Tour 2009. Alana Grace began materializing the idea behind her next musical venture and enlisted Folden and Meadows to pursue the new vision to eventually become This Is She. The trio stepped away from the traditional aspects of an indie rock band tapping into the dark side of rock incorporating a passion for dubstep and electronica to create a style all their own. This Is She relishes in their unique, unparalleled sound and the inability to neatly fit into any genre. The band delivers a blend of blissful pop, heavily-distorted rock music, and the bombast of modern electronic dance music, all punctuated by Grace’s tortured, emotive, and always-soaring vocals.

This ultramodern rock n’ roll trio flawlessly delivers with their new single and video “Grow Up”. The song highlights Grace’s vocal elegance while morphing the powerful hard rock guitar riffs into memorizing and intense dubstep and electronica samples. The inspiration behind “Grow Up” is a derivative from Grace’s personal life and an old relationship. Pulling from inner emotions Grace delivers with piercing vocals and hypnotizing harmonies.

In 2011 the group was hard at work producing, writing and recording Nobody is Ok at their own studio and at Blackbird Studios in Nashville. This highly anticipated release of Nobody Is Ok EP is the perfect introductory to give the world a taste of This Is She, available July 3rd.

For upcoming announcements, tour dates and more, check out This Is She at: www.thisisshemusic.com and be sure to follow them on twitter at @ThisIsSheMusic

Track Listing:
1. Grow Up
2. Ghost
3. Disobey
4. Misery
5. Nobody Is Ok
6. Brace Myself

Tour Dates:
Fri. June 29th San Diego County Fair Del Mar, CA
Sun. July 1st Summerfest Milwaukee, WI
Tues. July 3rd Nashville Riverfront Park Nashville, TN
Sun. July 14th Jefferson County Fair Jefferson, WI
Wed. August 8th Ventura County Fair (w/ Cobra Starship) Ventura, CA
Mon. Sept. 3rd Los Angeles County Fair Pomona, CA

Contact:
Chip Schutzman
Miles High Productions
P.O. Box 93157
Hollywood, CA 90093
323 806-0400

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Richard Groome Joins Urban Barns Foods as Director

Urban Barns Foods (URBF.OB), today announced the appointment of Mr. Richard T. Groome to its Board of Directors as well as a Strategic Marketing Officer.

Vancouver, British Columbia, June 27, 2012 -- Urban Barns Foods (URBF.OB), today announced the appointment of Mr. Richard T. Groome to its Board of Directors as well as a Strategic Marketing Officer.  Mr. Groome has an extensive and distinguished career in financing small and mid-size emerging growth companies in Canada, which is one of Urban Barns' target markets.

Mr. Groome has been in the financial industry for more than 20 years at such firms as Groome Capital, Marleau Lemire Securities, Sprott Securities and Levesque Beaubien Geoffrion. Mr. Groome was a director of the CDNX Exchange, the predecessor of the TSX Venture exchange for several years and currently sits on the boards of directors of several private and public companies. Mr. Groome has actively managed or participated in over 400 financings representing some $4 billion of small cap financings. Mr. Groome is very active in numerous philanthropic projects most notably underprivileged children in Montreal and Peru, and the World Wildlife Fund. He has a BA in Economics from McGill University.

"Mr. Groome is a perfect fit to add to our executive team. His knowledge of, and extensive experience in Canada, one of our target markets is essential for our assertive expansion strategy," said Dan Meikleham, Chairman. "Jack Benne, Vancouver, Robyn Jackson, Calgary, Cesar A. Montilla, Jr., Puerto Rico, and Talal Thabet, Dubai joins me in welcoming Mr. Groome whose skill set is an asset to Urban Barns. This positions the company to expand quickly, smoothly and intelligently in three of our target markets."

In response to his appointment, Mr. Groome commented, "This is a wonderful opportunity for me to join the Urban Barns Board and their executive team with a focus to supply locally grown vegetables in USA, Canada and the Middle East."

Suzanne Holbrook

Contact:
Urban Barns Foods, Inc.
7170 Glover Road
Milner, BC, Canada
V0X 1T0
Phone: 403-454-4022
Fax: 604-681-4760

Urban Barns uses patent pending proprietary equipment to produce affordable vegetables in a secure and controlled indoor environment. By setting up subsidiary facilities and growing locally, Urban Barns can focus on supplying any community, irrespective of the regional climate, effectively reducing shipping times and related spoilage costs. Urban Barns has the unique ability to scale and cater to the demands of all major communities. Our commitment to our consumers is reflected through our motto, "Purely Fresh, Naturally Tasty, and Completely Healthy". Urban Barns and Urbanbarnsfoods.com and Cubic Farming are registered trademarks and the copyright of Urban Barns Foods Inc. All other company and product names mentioned are used only for identification purposes and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Forward-Looking Statements:

Except for historical information contained herein, the matters set forth above may be forward-looking statements that involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those in the forward-looking statements. Words such as "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect", "intend" and similar expressions, as they relate to Urban Barns or its management, identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are based on the current beliefs of management, as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to management. Actual results could differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors such as the level of business and consumer spending, the amount of sales of Urban Barns ' products, the competitive environment within the industry, the ability of Urban Barns to continue to expand its operations, the level of costs incurred in connection with Urban Barns ' expansion efforts, economic conditions in the industry and the financial strength of Urban Barns ' customers and suppliers. Urban Barns does not undertake any obligation to update such forward-looking statements. Investors are also directed to consider all other risks and uncertainties.

SOURCE Urban Barns Foods, Inc.

Contact:
Urban Barns Foods, Inc.
7170 Glover Road
Milner, BC V0X 1T0
Canada
403-454-4022

Luxury Travel Ltd to Seek Growth with New Office and Travel Products in Central Vietnam

Luxury Travel Vietnam has just opened a new office in Danang, in anticipation of an influx of visitors to the coastal city.

Hanoi, Vietnam, June 27, 2012 - Luxury Travel Vietnam (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) has just opened a new office in Danang, in anticipation of an influx of visitors to the coastal city. Luxury Travel’s new Danang office will be located at 38 Hai Phong Street, near the Han River Bridge.

Luxury Travel has launched numerous travel products in central Vietnam for targeting short haul holidaymakers.

“We have launched a new concierge hotline phone number +84932449777 for our customers who can call us at around the clock for any assistance while holidaying in Centre Vietnam. We are proud of being the very first to open our own office to tap into the increased luxury demand and serve discerning travelers and holidaymakers to Central Vietnam, with more personalized services at the most competitive prices.” said Link Doan, Marketing Executive of Luxury Travel Ltd.”

Luxury Travel is offering 10% discount for all central Vietnam tours for travelers book and pay online on the official website of the company at www.luxurytravelvietnam.com

Opened in 2004, Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) is the first luxury tour operator and DMC specializing in the art of travel for serving today’s most sophisticated travelers in Indochina, Myanmar and Thailand. It boats a fleet of luxury vehicles, luxury travel advisors and serves thousands of high-end travelers every year. The company’s depth of experience and large in frastructure enable it to create unique itineraries with the operational confidence to fulfill client expectations. Luxury Travel Ltd has won numerous travel awards for excellent performance, including the most recent award: “Best Luxury Tour Operator”

Contact:
Link Doan
Luxury Travel Ltd
05 Nguyen Truong To Str.,
Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi 84444
Vietnam
84439274120

It’s Another Contemporary Jazz Home Run for Project Grand Slam with The Joyfully Melodic and Grooving ‘Spring Dance’

When is the last time a jazz ensemble named after the nefarious scheme of a James Bond villain packed such a solidly melodic and grooving punch?

Hollywood, CA, June 27, 2012 - Project Grand Slam, named by leader Robert Miller as a play on “Goldfinger”’s plan to steal all the gold from Fort Knox, is probably the first—and he and PGS are up to plenty of melodic and grooving wonder this summer on Spring Dance, their explosive new album on Cakewalk Records.

The collection’s lead track is its title tune, an upbeat, feel-good, winner penned by Miller. Miller’s other songs include the Joe Zawinal tribute “Joe Z,” a high energy blast that brings to mind the fiery fusion magic of Weather Report, complete with exotic chanting and old school keyboards; the sensual and elegant soprano sax led ballad “Ma Petite Fleur,” a piece Miller dedicates to his wife and that he calls his favorite on the collection; the brass-fired, classic blues-funk explosion “Catch You Later”; and “Flat Busted,” an in-the-pocket, mid tempo grooving urban jazz tune featuring Gilad Ronen’s hypnotic flute runs.

Ronen and Joye Hennessey’s “Remember” is featured first as a dramatic and soulful, longing romantic vocal (highlighted by strings and an emotional sax solo) and, as a coda to Spring Dance, a thoughtful and reflective instrumental that evolves into a percussive, easy rolling, rhythmically engaging samba. Ronen also composed the ambient, slightly melancholy ballad “The Turn,” which featured a smoky sax melody and soaring horn textures.

The band also covered the old Hollie’s hit, “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother”. Says Miller: “Joye did an incredible job with the song, almost like Mariah Carey singing jazz!”.

The eclectic nine-track collection is the follow-up release to PGS’ critically acclaimed 2008 debut, Play, which included the Top 20 jazz radio hit “The Captain Of Her Heart” (sung by Judie Tzuke). Five of the tracks from Play, along with the band itself (with Miller having a speaking part), were prominently featured in an episode of the hit NBC-TV series “Lipstick Jungle,” starring Brooke Shields. PGS did several live performances at clubs in NYC in addition to a charity show for the Ronald McDonald House.

For the new album Miller invited Mike Eckroth, keyboardist for guitar legend John Scofield, and alto sax man Danny Lerman to complement the core trio. After a few days of rehearsal, the new lineup of PGS convened in the studio and nailed the basic tracks in a week, with most songs done in two or three takes. After some overdubs, Justin Smith was brought in to sweeten some of the tracks with strings. And Joye Hennessey added her soaring vocals.

Miller is a renowned solo artist. His debut project, Child’s Play (Wildcat Records 1994) included performances by Randy Brecker, Jon Lucien and Anton Fig; his follow up, Prisoners of Love (1996) was released on 32 Records, a label Miller co-founded that became famous in the late ‘90s for a series of “Jazz For…” compilation recordings (Jazz For a Rainy Afternoon, Jazz For The Quiet Time, etc.) that dominated the Billboard Jazz charts and sold well over one million units. His band, The Robert Miller Group, played at many major New York area clubs, graduating to the national festival circuit where they appeared with artists like Bruce Hornsby, Bela Fleck and Kenny Barron.

“The essence of where we are as a group, and where I am personally in my life, is captured in the title track of the album with its upbeat vibe,” says Miller. “It’s a feel good kind of piece with an uplifting melody, funky beat and elements of my jazz fusion background. We’re all about strong melodies and great playing. What excites me most is exciting the listener.”

Project Grand Slam official website: http://www.projectgrandslam.com

For more information on Project Grand Slam, please contact Chip Schutzman: chip@mileshighproductions.com or 323-806-0400.

Contact:
Chip Schutzman
Miles High Productions
P.O. Box 93157
Hollywood, CA 90093

New up and coming Pop star, Irina releases her Single and Video “Something About You”

Irina Launches Debut Single "Something About You" on July 10th tith Remixes EP Due out Later this Summer

Los Angeles, CA, June 26, 2012 - Up and coming dance pop star Irina has prepared to make her mark in the music industry with her debut single “Something About You”. This upbeat dance song has it all – powerful vocals, a catchy hook, and danceable beats. Irina is an amazing vocalist and ready to show the world what she is made of with her unforgettable debut single and music video for “Something About You”. The new single will be available on iTunes July 10th and the brand new video will premiere on Irina’s own YouTube page on July 23rd.

Irina’s current musical journey ensued after the night she discovered the house and electro music scene while attending a few events in Miami. Inspired by her personal discovery of music and her roots in rock with a passion for Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Madonna and Michael Jackson, Irina was determined to incorporate the passion and energy to her own music. Thanks to her tightly honed chops and razor-sharp pop instincts, her music emerges as a dance-music powerhouse that lifts the listener to a more blissed-out dimension. The lead single “Something About You” pairs throbbing beats with brain-bending synth that’s both hypnotic and irresistibly dizzying. And with her taut, sensually charged vocals, she reveals both a dreamy pop sensibility and a dance-icon-worthy command of vocal texture and rhythm, “I want everyone to turn it up as loud as possible when they’re driving fast down the freeway and just feel that amazing positive energy,” says Irina. “It’s all I’ve ever dreamed of my whole life. What can be better than giving people the joy and freedom to express themselves during my song? That’s just AMAZING.” Irina’s powerful vocals and the catchy hook will have you humming the track and wanting more. Irina gracefully delivers a bend of blissful pop, a little rock and the bombast of modern electronic dance music to her debut single.

In her new video for “Something About You” Irina proves that not only does she have the voice, but she has the sex appeal and stage presence that captures an audience and has them coming back for more. For her debut video, Irina teamed up with the famous choreographer Mickey Minden (Pussycat Dolls) and enlisted renowned director Dustin Robertson whose credits include Madonna, Mariah, J-Lo and Lady Gaga, just to name a few. With the best in the industry at her side, Irina is ready to show the world what she was meant to do. Irina’s vision not only includes making music, but creating a stage show that combines stunning choreography with ravishing costumes (a must for the fashion-crazed singer, who regards designers like Jitrois, Alexander McQueen, Lanvin, Tom Ford, and Fendi, with unwavering reverence).

Originally hailing from Moscow -this now Miami resident has prepared all her life to share her true passion by studying dance and music from a very young age. However, despite her formidable talents and boundless support from her “very cultured, very intellectual” family, she ended up studying global economics and psychology. Following her years of education she pursued a career as a therapist, which enabled her to partly fulfill her lifelong desire to “bring happiness to people,” Irina ultimately took to the “dance-music mecca” of Miami to follow through with her long-simmering pop ambitions.

For upcoming announcements, tour dates and more, check out Irina at: www.irinaglobal.com and be sure to check her out on facebook at www.facebook.com/IrinaGlobal

Contact:
Chip Schutzman
Miles High Productions
P.O. Box 93157
Hollywood, CA 90093
323 806-0400

Cities Planet Retains Black Dog Promotions to Manage Social Media and Publicity for its Network of City.com websites including Scottsdale.com

Black Dog Promotions announced that it is now representing Cities Planet and it's network of City.com websites as publicist and social media marketing consultant.

Scottsdale, AZ, June 27, 2012 - Black Dog Promotions announced that it is now representing Cities Planet and it's network of City.com websites as publicist and social media marketing consultant.

Cities Planet ( http://www.citiesplanet.com ) is an online advertising media and marketing venture established to represent a network of over 100 City.com websites across the country and internationally. Cities Planet manages all of the sales, marketing and advertising functions across the network of sites and procures both national and local partnerships.

The Cities Planet Network of 100 plus cities represents 50 states, an International city, NottingHill.com in England, FrenchRiviera.com, and soon to be launched Osaka.com . Their cities range in size from small upscale communities to large metropolitan areas.

Fred Mercaldo, Managing Partner of Cities Planet stated, “As we continue our international expansion of City.com websites having the social media, publicity and business development expertise of Black Dog Promotions provides us a turn key solution to market or communities and our advertisers. We look forward to a long and successful partnership.”

Black Dog Founder, Scott Kelly commented, “We are excited to be working with Cities Planet, and their market leading network of local city websites including Scottsdale.com. Targeted, local online communities provide an excellent opportunity for advertisers and Cities Planet is poised to be a major player in the market”

About Black Dog Promotions:
Black Dog Promotions builds "Buzz". They use their blend of publicity, viral marketing and social media to generate massive exposure for companies, websites, causes or events. They have a broad network of media contacts and social media connections that generate broad based exposure. Details on the company’s services can be found at http://www.blackdogpromotions.com

Contact:
Scott Kelly
Black Dog Promotions
9920 S. Rural Rd., Ste 108
Tempe, AZ 85284
480-206-3435

Reverse Aging-Grow Younger Live Longer!

Fred Smith launches blog site to introduce exciting formulation for Reverse Aging along with products that do not contain harmful ingredients.

Reno, NV, June 25, 2012 - Fred Smith launches new blog site introducing great product line that are carcinogen free, non toxic and contain no harmful ingredients. Our newest introduction is a formulation called TS-X.

The 2009 Nobel Prize that was awarded for discoveries in Telomere science has opened the eyes of scientists, researchers, and tens of millions around the world. Fred Smith says it has given hope for what many believe may be the single greatest discovery in the history of human health. Reverse Aging-Grow younger live longer.

Smith says that the dream of the fountain of youth was always a fantasy but now many believe it will soon be a reality. Aging is not a disease but a compilation of degenerative conditions of which “90% are environmental and only 10% genetic, says Dr. Aubrey de Grey PhD, theoretician in the field of gerontology.

TS-X is a ground breaking formula based on brand new ideas and concepts that were discovered and submitted to the 2009 Nobel prize for medicine. Smith says TS-X is the power to reverse the look and feel of aging!

If you are interested in products that are toxin free Fred Smith is able to assist your needs. Fred Smith can be reached at 775 826 8509 or online at: wndjammr@yahoo.com or my blog http://ezsuccess4u.blogspot.com/

Contact:
Fred Smith
EZSUCCESS4U
Reno, NV 89503
775 826 8509

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Children and Teens Point to Summer Camp as the Place Where Eating Disordered Behaviors Often Begin

Eating Recovery Center Urges Parents to be Proactive in Planning a Healthy Summer Camp Experience and Vigilant for Signs of Eating Disorders Once Children Return Home

Denver, CO, June 26, 2012 - More than 10 million American children attend a camp each summer. Because these children often spend weeks – and sometimes months – away from parental supervision, Eating Recovery Center, an international center for eating disorders recovery, urges parents to be aware of summer camp triggers that may contribute to the development of an eating disorder in their camp-going children.



“Every year, Eating Recovery Center sees many young patients who cite summer camp as the place where their disordered eating behaviors either began or intensified,” said Jamie Manwaring, PhD, primary therapist at Eating Recovery Center’s Behavioral Hospital for Children and Adolescents. “It is important to recognize that summer camps do not ‘cause’ eating disorders; however, camps’ environments can often be triggering for a child with the genetic or temperamental predisposition for an eating disorder.”

The onset of puberty, typically occurring between the ages of 10 and 14 for girls and 12 and 16 for boys, is one of the two most common times when eating disorders develop. Children in this age range who have a family history of eating disorders, who have previously engaged in disordered eating or who have highly sensitive, perfectionistic temperaments may be more likely to be triggered by camp activities or situations.

Potentially triggering activities or situations may include a competitive athletic environment, exposure to bunkmates’ or friends’ disordered eating behaviors, an intense focus on health and nutrition or anxiety about trying to “fit in” with new camp friends. Without ongoing parental supervision, children who begin engaging in disordered eating behaviors will often maintain, or intensify them throughout the duration of camp without their parents’ knowledge.

To help parents plan a healthy, fun camp experience for their children and proactively practice eating disorders prevention, Eating Recovery Center offers these five tips:

1. Look into the way meals are structured at your child’s camp. Are mealtimes staffed so that camp counselors sit with campers and are available to notice if a child has stopped eating or drastically changed his or her eating habits?

2. Do some comparative research if you intend on sending your child to a sports camp. Children with a family history of eating disorders may be better suited at a camp that is focused on recreation and fun, rather than one that is focused on competition and intense fitness.

3. Send your child to camp with positive messages. Emphasize to your child that the goal of summer camp is to have fun and meet new friends. Remind your children that you love them for who they are, not what specific activities they excel at, and that it does not matter if they are the fastest runners or strongest swimmers at camp.

4. Check in with your child while he or she is at camp. Use phone calls, emails and letters as an opportunity to ask open-ended questions about his or her camp experience. Look and listen for any sudden changes in your child’s overall outlook.

5. Keep an eye out for signs of eating disorders when your child returns home from camp. Is your child eating smaller portions or restricting certain foods altogether? Has eating become a power struggle? Has your child’s exercise regimen significantly increased or have you “caught” him or her exercising in secret? Do you suspect purging after meals? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, it may be time to seek help for a potential eating disorder.

“When parents see children after they have been away at a month- or summer-long camp, changes in body weight, overall health, general demeanor and outlook can become that much more noticeable,” explains Dr. Manwaring. “If your child exhibits worrisome behaviors after returning home, do not wait to seek help. With eating disorders, the earlier the intervention, the more successful the treatment will be. Early intervention saves lives.”

Parents are encouraged to seek an eating disorders assessment if they notice troubling behaviors in their children or adolescents when they return home from camp. Eating disorders recovery is entirely possible with early intervention and proper treatment from qualified professionals.

About Eating Recovery Center
Eating Recovery Center is an international center for eating disorders recovery providing comprehensive treatment for anorexia, bulimia, EDNOS and binge eating disorder. Under the personal guidance and care of Drs. Kenneth Weiner, Craig Johnson, Emmett Bishop and Ovidio Bermudez, programs provide a full spectrum of services for children, adolescents and adults that includes Inpatient, Residential, Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient and Outpatient Services. Our compassionate team of professionals collaborates with treating professionals and loved ones to cultivate lasting behavioral change.

Denver-based facilities include the Behavioral Hospital for Adults, the Behavioral Hospital for Children and Adolescents, the Partial Hospitalization Program and Outpatient Services for Adults, and the Partial Hospitalization Program for Children and Adolescents. In addition, Eating Recovery Center, partnering with Summit Eating Disorders and Outreach Program, offers Partial Hospitalization and Outpatient Services in Sacramento, California, as well as Intensive Outpatient and Outpatient Services in Fresno and Roseville. For more information, please contact us at 877-218-1344 or info@EatingRecoveryCenter.com or confidentially chat live on our website at www.EatingRecoveryCenter.com.

Contact:
Shannon Fern
Communications Strategy Group
3225 East 2nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
303.433.7020

Creative Gazebos Selected as Gazebo of Choice for US Government Contract for Third Year in a Row

Creative Gazebos by Limerock Gazebos has been selected on the basis of price, quality and selection to provide Gazebos to US military and base locations for a third consecutive year. Gazebos are effective and attractive structures which serve well as event and waiting areas, employee break structures, and for adding a bit of charm and scenic relief.

Lancaster County, PA, June 21, 2012 (Straight Line PR) -- Limerock Gazebos, an Amish gazebo manufacturer in the heart of Amish country, Lancaster County Pennsylvania, was awarded a renewed contract for supplying and making gazebos available to US military bases for another year, and was awarded this contract through their dealer network and association with Specialty Prefab.

"We chose Creative Gazebos (Limerock Gazebos line) for their quality," says Eric Kinney of Specialty Prefab. "Their kits have always been easy to set up, and the 2012 kits and product are the best we've found. They are perfect for our government customers, because they're built to last."

Gazebo owners can select between wood or vinyl, and can cover the sides with screens or windows. Just covering three sides facing the most common wind direction is usually sufficient. Because side covers are held in place by two vertical slats it's a simple task to set them up as needed. Vinyl gazebos ( http://creativegazebos.com/vinylgazeboshome.html ) are similarly equipped.

There is a long history of using gazebos as a quick-to-set-up structure on military bases. Over the years, a few stories have developed surrounding them. Kinney recounts one story regarding gazebos and the "that's how it's always been done" mentality... such as the regular posting of a guard at the Fort Monroe Army Base's gazebo. When the question came up asking what the purpose for the guard was, the answer was "that's the way it's always been."

It turns out that, after investigating the matter further, the original posting of the guard was because the gazebo had been freshly painted and they didn't want anyone accidentally messing up the wet paint.

Limerock says of the Creative Gazebos ( http://www.creativegazebos.com/ ) product line: "They're versatile, attractive, strong and easy to set up. The kits ship to our dealers and can be quickly set up with with easy to follow plans, and come expertly packaged and protected for shipping, usually on a single pallet."

Limerock has been manufacturing and distributing their Gazebo designs nationally through their dealer network for over 20 years. "It's a family business," says Ben Stoltzfus of Limerock, who started the business himself. Over the years Limerock gazebos has added to their original gazebo kits ( http://www.creativegazebos.com/gazebo-kits.html ) product line and offers pergolas, pergola kits ( http://www.creativegazebos.com/pergola-kit.html ), and other outdoor wood structures for almost any need.

About Limerock Gazebos:
Limerock Gazebos is located in the heart of Lancaster County, PA. This family owned business has been constructing quality gazebos since 1996.

The company employs an excellent team of skilled Amish craftsmen (most have grown up on family farms). Their shop is equipped with modern woodworking machinery, ready to handle any custom project. The Limerock Gazebos team is dedicated to the highest standards of quality, in each and every gazebo and pergola, using checklists throughout the process, to ensure customer satisfaction.

Limerock Gazebos can be contacted through their website at http://www.CreativeGazebos.com

About Specialty Prefab
Specialty Prefab is an authorized dealer for Creative Gazebos™ by Limerock Gazebos, with a network of installers covering all the western states. The company also provides lumber, fencing, steel products, fasteners & other building materials to larger dealers and government contracts.

The company has done a great deal of work in Alaska and Hawaii, but has also installed gazebos as far away as West Virginia and South Carolina.

Specialty Prefab cab be contacted for bids on custom wood products for larger projects as well as pricing for the Creative Gazebos line of pergolas, outdoor pavilions and wood or vinyl gazebos. Contact Specialty Prefab through their website at http://www.SpecialtyPrefab.com

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Contact:
David Lockman
RichContent
9734 Lincoln Lane
Blaine, WA 98230
360.312.4312

New Flag Display cases for 4th of July by Flag connections

FlagsConnections specializes in flag cases and military gifts, for both those serving in the armed forces and their families at home.

Deer Park, NY, June 27, 2012 - FlagsConnections is a patriotic company dedicated to honoring those who have faithfully served their country in the armed forces, be it Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, heroes of both retired military and the fallen, with a prominent line of handsome, custom made U.S. flags, memorial flag cases, shadow boxes and flag boxes. FlagsConnections specializes in flag cases and military gifts, for both those serving in the armed forces and their families at home.

So elegant is their design, so trustworthy is their service that the United States has chosen FlagsConnections to supply flag cases for the families of our fallen heroes serving in the armed forces. In 2004, FlagsConnections had the honor of being selected to provide the flag case for President Reagan's burial flag.

FlagsConnections offers this same flag case design in solid walnut, hand crafted. Engraved with the name and rank of your veteran loved one, it is sure to become a treasured keepsake for generations of your family to come.

The hand rubbed walnut finish, beveled glass front with the Great Seal of the United States completes the look of this case which can be proudly displayed in any home and comes complete with wall mountable hardware.

Also built by FlagsConnections' skilled craftsmen is the 3 Bay Military Box, allowing for the display of 1-3 flags - providing a display space for the American flag, Military Officers' flag and medal display space to hold military insignia worn by your loved one and other memorabilia, making an excellent retirement gift as well as a conversational piece for any living room.

FlagsConnections also offers the American Flag Case Pedestal which features solid American walnut with its heirloom walnut finish for an American flag frame, beveled glass with a golden Great Seal of the United States, complete with a personalized engraving of the name and rank of your loved one - a beautiful way to pay tribute to a brave fallen hero in your family that you can be proud of.

FlagsConnections is committed to providing the most excellent of customer service, particularly to those who have served us bravely, offering 24-hour shipping on most of their items. For this reason, FlagsConnections honors military accounts. Feel free to inquire about their CCR and DnB numbers.

Contact:
David Elgavisch
Net Connections
1940 Deer Park Ave Suite 372
Deer Park, NY 11729
631-254-8393

Team Sisel Knights is one of the Fastest Growing Teams in Sisel International

Dan Block has found a lot of success in the MLM industry and he credits this success to hard work, innovation, and finding the strengths in his team mates and utilizing them to build strong teams.

Springville, Utah June 24, 2012 - Team Sisel Knights is one of the fastest growing teams in sisel International. Dan Block founder of http://www.nonrecruitable.com has branded his team the Sisel Knights. The Sisel Knights is an acronym standing for K.N.I.G.H.T.S. Knowing Now I’ve Got the Hottest Thing with Sisel. Dan Block has found a lot of success in the MLM industry and he credits this success to hard work, innovation, and finding the strengths in his team mates and utilizing them to build strong teams. Manuel Leon AKA Manny Leon has spent the past 13 months designing specific material for building Sisel for the Sisel Knights team over 100 websites built for lead generation and funneling to the Sisel Knights Team. Jeff Fluck has lost over 100 pounds with Sisel products and has personally enrolled over 100 people in 3 months.

Mr. Universe Jeff Primm will soon be heading up Weight Loss Wednesdays with Dan Block on a national scale. J.R. Hill one of the newest Sisel Knights has built teams into the tens of thousands and has near million dollar years within the industry. J.R. Hill chose to work with the Knights because of their marketing strategies for Sisel. Donnie Renton is another veteran to the MLM industry having his best success in YTB earning a 6 figure income there is also very excited to be working with the Sisel Knights. Maurice Talton is another Sisel Knight whom is a personal trainer and has seen so many people having high results on Sisel Products. Maurice Talton has been working within the industry for 10 years and has only built with Dan Block for the past 2 years where he has seen actual pay checks. Dan Block is excited to be working with Maurice Talton due to his connections to so many professional athletes and celebrities. Gerry Schroeder and Clayton Wilson have both recently chosen to team up with the Sisel Knights in their effort to take Sisel to the next Level. Dan Block is heading up Money Monday’s, Toxin Free Tuesdays, Weight loss Wednesdays, and Take back your life Thursday trainings on local level and soon to be broadcast live via streaming.

Dan Block
Rockford, IL
815-980-0664
Skype block6525

Dan Block says his philosophy on Sisel Knights is to allow branding to everyone within the organization. Once a Team Mate hits the rank of 1 star master Dan Block will do a write up on the team mate and have a knighting ceremony, this will give the Sisel distributor extra personalized training to go to the next level plus exposure on the web. As Dan Block drives traffic back to the site people will gather all the info they can on Sisel whether it is product info, comp plan, or connect with someone they may be interested in building a business with. If you are looking for a team to join Sisel Knights have the right people lined up to help you move forward. In Fact Dan Block has interested people interview with at least 3 different Knights to see which Knight they would like to work with and that Knight is expected to give you a new recruit within 7 days of joining the business.

Contact:
Dan Block
Sisel Knights
Rockton IL 61072
815-980-0664

Monday, June 25, 2012

Tom Mower Sr. Prison Camp Training coming soon

Dan Block and Tom Mower Sr. present Tom Mower prison camp training in Utah.

Springville, Utah, June 24, 2012 - Tom Mower Sr. Prison Camp coming soon. Dan Block and Tom Mower Sr. present Tom Mower prison camp training in Utah. Tom Mower Sr. home is safer than a Federal Prison! Located on 1,000s of acres in the mountains it is 62,000 sq ft and it is the safest place in the world. Dan Block and is dynamic training team Sisel Knights have decided to do a break free from your prison training in Tom Mower Sr. prison complex.

This will be your chance to train with one of the top trainers in Sisel and Tom Mower Sr himself. You will be locked in a room with other people wanting to free themselves from their prison. Either you are in a 6ft by 6ft cubicle prison cell or maybe you are not able to do the things you want because you are limited by the cash flow prison. So many people live their lives pay check to pay check and over 80% of divorces are due to finances. Sisel is one of the most powerful opportunities in the world to break free of your personal prison if you know how to build Sisel the right way. This training will be all about Gorilla Marketing and using Facebook and belly to belly techniques plus in depth product training. Tom Mower Sr will lock you in his prison and give you so much knowledge on Sisel international’s products that when you are set free you will want to tell everyone and reconnect into the real world with such excitement that you will be on your way to huge success in Sisel.

Tom Mower Sr. prison Camp will be a life changing event you won’t want to miss. To learn of the next Tom Mower sr Prison camp training in Tom Mower Sr. home visit http://www.tommowerprison.com . Tom Mower prison camp is already changing people’s lives. Remember if you are chosen to go to the Tom Mower prison camp you will not have any contact with the outside world at all. Your cellphones will not work up in the mountains there will be no TV or Radio’s to listen too. You will be dropped in the middle of nowhere hundreds of miles from civilization in a mountain called Mower Mountain and have the chance to learn all about Sisel from the top trainers and Tom Mower Sr himself.

Tom Mower prison camp trainings are some of the very best trainings in the industry no video or any other recording devices allowed at the event. However you can take as many notes as possible. All Tom Mower Sr prison camp trainings are limited to 200 cellmates. If you want to break free of your personal prison Tom Mower Prison camp training is the best training for you to have success.

Contact:
Dan Block
Rockton IL 61072
815-980-0664

If you are interested in the going to the next Tom Mower Sr prison camp visit http://www.tommowerprison.com for more info.

Contact:
Dan Block
Tom Mower Prison Camp
Rockton IL 61072
815-980-0664