Monday, April 2, 2012

Security Benefit Launches Innovative Total Value Annuity

Unique Index Coupled with Successful Manufacturing and Distribution Creates Marketplace Excitement

Topeka, Kansas, April 02, 2012 - Security Benefit Corporation, a leading provider of retirement savings and income vehicles throughout the nation, today announced the launch of its Total Value Annuity, a fixed index annuity (FIA) offered exclusively through four elite independent marketing organizations (IMOs).

“We’re building on the success of our recent efforts to put unique and competitive products into the hands of respected national distribution organizations,” said Michael P. Kiley, Security Benefit Corporation Chief Executive Officer. “We are eager to again partner with Advisors Excel, together with three other elite marketing organizations, Creative Marketing, Gradient Financial and Impact Partnership.”

Through this very timely offering, Security Benefit is leveraging its state-of-the-art administrative platform as well as the highly effective distribution model that proved so effective with last year’s Security Income Annuity (SIA) launch.

“Our Total Value Annuity targets savers with an eye toward asset accumulation and we believe is a sensible part of our retirement savings and income product strategy,” said Doug Wolff, President, Security Benefit Life. “Our TVA extends Security Benefit’s fixed index annuity product line that includes the SIA and has rapidly become one of the top four selling products in the industry,* positioning Security Benefit as one of the fastest growing fixed index annuity providers in the nation.”

The Total Value Annuity comes as close to fully addressing the retirement challenge as any product on the market. Kiley expects his firm’s latest offering to help financial advisors and their clients address the three most important issues they face as they plan their financial future:

• Accumulation with Minimized Risk,

• Guaranteed Income for Life, and

• Death Benefit Option for Wealth Transfer to Heirs

The Total Value Annuity was designed to protect retirement savings and provide interest on those savings. Built with three different interest crediting options, Security Benefit’s newest product offers a fixed interest rate option or performance based interest results from the S&P 500® Index and/or the 5 Year Annuity Linked TVI Index (ALTVI). Annuity owners can choose to allocate all of their money to one interest crediting option or any combination of the three.

The ALTVI was built with a goal of providing positive returns through diversification, non-correlation and stabilized volatility. Its index provides the Total Value Annuity a unique alternative to the performance of traditional asset classes.

In addition to its flexible interest crediting options, the Total Value Annuity can be structured to provide guaranteed income for life through the optional Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit Rider, or to provide for others upon the owner’s death through the Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit Rider.

“We believe our TVA can be a sensible part of retirement savings, and addresses many of the challenges and issues faced when approaching or entering retirement,” said Wolff. “

For more information, please contact:
Michel’ Cole, Security Benefit Corporation
(785) 438-3396

Laura Parsons, CSG-PR
303-887-2911

About Security Benefit Corporation
Founded in 1892, Security Benefit Corporation, a Guggenheim Partners Company, is a leading provider of savings and income solutions for America’s pre-and post-retirees. Security Benefit Corporation targets multiple wealth segments and channels of distribution through an independent, merit-based distribution structure. By leveraging Guggenheim’s superior general account management capabilities into highly competitive products, Security Benefit Corporation focuses on the retirement savings market providing a full range of services to independent distributors including broker/dealers, IMOs and other financial service providers. Security Benefit is indirectly controlled by Guggenheim Partners, LLC. The firm’s se2 division is an award-winning and nationally recognized provider of administrative services for the insurance and financial services industry. To learn more about Security Benefit or se2, visit www.securitybenefit.com or www.se2.com.

About Guggenheim Partners
Guggenheim Partners is a privately held global financial services firm with more than $125 billion in assets under management. The firm provides asset management, investment banking and capital markets services, insurance, institutional finance and investment advisory solutions to institutions, governments and agencies, corporations, investment advisors, family offices and individuals. Guggenheim Partners is headquartered in New York and Chicago and serves clients around the world from more than 25 offices in 10 countries. For more information, please visit www.guggenheimpartners.com.

The Security Benefit Total Value Annuity (Form 5700 (3-12) and ICC 12 5700 (3-12)),, a flexible premium deferred fixed index annuity contract, the Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit (GLWB) Rider (form 5720 (3-12) and ICC 12 5720 (3-12)) and the Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit (GMDB) Rider (Form 5721 (3-12)), optional riders available for purchase with the Security Benefit Total Value Annuity, are issued by Security Benefit Life Insurance Company. Product features, limitations and availability may vary by state. Not available in all states. Not a deposit. Not insured by any federal agency. Guarantees are backed by the financial strength and claims-paying ability of Security Benefit Life Insurance Company. May go down in value.

*According to a ranking from AnnuitySpecs.com’s Indexed Sales & Market Report, 4Q2011, of all the Indexed Annuity products sold, Security Benefit went from unranked on 1/1/2011 to number 4 in Indexed Annuity Sales as of 12/31/11.

The Annuity Linked TVI Index, ALTVI, RBS, The Royal Bank of Scotland and the DAISY device logo are trademarks of The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc and have been licensed for use by The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc or one of its affiliates. Security Benefit Life Insurance Company annuities are not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by The Royal Bank of Scotland plc or The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc.  The Royal Bank of Scotland plc and The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc make no representation and offer no advice with regard to purchasing any Security Benefit annuity. None of The Royal Bank of Scotland plc or any of its officers, employees, representatives or agents accept any responsibility for the appropriateness or suitability of any Security Benefit annuity for any purchaser, the performance of the Annuity Linked TVI Index or any Security Benefit annuity or the accuracy or completeness of this document.

TVI, TVI Index, Trader Vic Index, EAM Partners L.P., and EAM are trademarks of EAM Partners L.P. (“EAM”). The Trader Vic Index™ was created and is owned by EAM. EAM developed, maintains and is the sole party responsible for the methodology that is employed in connection with the Trader Vic Index™. RBS has provided a contribution to the Trader Vic Index™ in a limited manner. RBS’s contribution is limited to performing calculations and data distribution in connection with the Trader Vic Index™. EAM does not sponsor, endorse, sell, or promote this or any annuity contract or other vehicle that is offered by third parties and that seeks to provide an investment return based on the returns of the Trader Vic Index™, nor shall EAM be liable for any errors, misstatements or omissions in any communications with respect thereto. A decision to invest in any such annuity contract or other vehicle should not be made in reliance on any of the statements set forth in this document. Prospective purchasers are advised to make such a decision only after carefully considering the risks associated with purchasing such an annuity or other vehicle, as detailed in the offering materials prepared by or on behalf of the issuer of the annuity contract or vehicle.

Services are offered through Security Distributors, Inc., a subsidiary of Security Benefit Corporation (Security Benefit). ©2012 Security Benefit Life Insurance Company. All rights reserved. 88-00001-24 2012/04/01

Contact:
Laura Parsons
CSG PR
3225 East 2nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
303-887-2911

WWF Report into Sustainable Procurement could Boost Timber demand, says FRA

FRA, a research and advisory consultancy, claims that the publication of a report into public sector timber procurement in the UK could lead to a greater demand for sustainable timber.

Bainbridge Island, WA, April 02, 2012 - Forestry Research Analysis (FRA), a research and advisory consultancy, claims that the publication of a report into public sector timber procurement in the UK could lead to a greater demand for sustainable timber.

The high profile World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) report has proven an embarrassment for the British public sector as it shows only half of the country’s 433 local authorities have a sustainable timber procurement plan in place. As a result, FRA claims that as much as ten per cent of the timber being used by the more than 200 local authorities could be from non-EU, illegal sources.

“As soon as these figures come out, most of the authorities will have to do something to repair their reputations and green credentials,” stated FRA’s analysis partner, Peter Collins.

The ‘Barking up the right tree?’ report found that 40 per cent of all timber imported to the UK is used by the public sector, with up to ten per cent of this being from questionable sources. Of the 433 authorities questioned only 16 were actually implementing their sustainable procurements plan effectively, while a few more showed immediate interest in improving their practices.

Changes will have to be made very quickly to the way in which timber is procured in the UK as, from 3 March 2013, the EU will be able to ban illegally sourced timber form the UK altogether.

Here at FRA, we hope that this will lead to a change in attitude among UK local government, who we believe have a responsibility to set a standard for how the timber they use is sourced,” added Mr Collins.

He also claimed that the law change could lead to a major increase in the demand for sustainable timber, such as that grown by firms like Greenwood Management in plantations in Brazil.

Contact:
Peter Collins
Forestry Research Associates
620 Vineyard Lane
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 316 8394

Sunday, April 1, 2012

Southside Oroville Community Center has New Management: Hignell Hopes to Set Precedent

The Hignell Companies located in Northern California has taken over control managing the Southside Oroville Community Center, previously managed by Butte County. A public facility being taken over by a private business is a move that is foreseen to be a win-win for both parties involved by saving the county money and providing revenue for the property management company.

Chico, CA, March 31, 2012 (Straight Line PR) -- The Hignell Companies announced it has been selected by the Butte County Board of Supervisors as the management company to take over the Southside Oroville Community Center effective March 1, 2012.

"The partnership between a government agency and a private business to keep a community facility open could set a precedent," said Philip Larios, Chief Executive Officer of The Hignell Companies. "The Butte County Supervisors took a bold stand to make this happen."

The Hignell Companies' goal is to make the center self-sufficient and self-funding. With the recent danger of facilities and parks like Bidwell Mansion closing, the hope is that private businesses like The Hignell Companies ( http://www.hignell.com ) can manage public facilities more efficiently. The Hignell Companies and the County agreed that the center would have no impact on county funds.

Turning over management to The Hignell Companies will save the county $200,000 a year, according to Butte County Supervisor Bill Connelly. The first year, the county will pay the company $22,000 for management and thereafter the center is expected to be self-sufficient through its facility rentals.

The Center will be operated onsite by Deborah and Kevin Thompson, who will be in charge of renting the public facilities and common areas, such as the kitchen, multi-purpose room and conference room, as well as daily maintenance and janitorial. John Iler, commercial property manager for The Hignell Companies will oversee the onsite team and manage commercial rentals ( http://hignell.com/property-management/commercial ). Greg Wietbrock, vice president of property management for The Hignell Companies, will have oversight of the entire project.

"Our Commercial Property Management division currently manages over 350,000 square feet of commercial real estate both in Chico and the surrounding areas," said Philip Larios. "We are committed to customer service, keeping a cost-conscious culture by scrutinizing dollars as if they were our own, and showcasing our competence by getting work done with high skill and in a timely manner."

The Southside Oroville Community Center began as a grass roots community effort and opened in 2002 under the management of the Private Industry Council, which shut its doors last year. It currently houses the E-Center Head Start program, the Boys & Girls Club of Oroville, Butte County Behavioral Health and the Butte County Sheriff's Office substation.

About The Hignell Companies:
The Hignell Companies is a family owned property management company that has been providing services in Chico and Northern California for over 60 years. Hignell currently offers residential and commercial property management, home owner association management, brokerage and full professional services including painting, cleaning and construction/maintenance. Hignell is committed to the highest standards of excellence and service, and guarantees complete customer satisfaction by creating caring communities that transform lives. For more information, visit http://www.hignell.com

Press Contact:
Half a Bubble Out Media
680 Rio Lindo Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 345-8295

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Contact:
David Lockman
Rich Content
9734 Lincoln Lane
Blaine, WA 98230
360-312-4312

Effectively Kill Toenail Fungus Safely at Beauchamp Foot and Nail Laser Clinic

Millions of people suffer from an embarrassing toenail fungus problem called onychomycosis which can be difficult to get rid of. At Beauchamp Foot and Nail Laser Clinic, hundreds of patients have been successfully treated with a revolutionary new toenail fungus laser treatment

Knightsbridge, London, March 31, 2012 (Straight Line PR) -- Beauchamp Foot & Nail Laser Clinic is pleased to announce the treatment of patients with a revolutionary toenail fungus laser treatment. Beauchamp Foot & Nail Laser Clinic has been using the laser for the past three years. It has been successful in the treatment of toenail fungus with proven clinical results and no side effects.

"It has been a pleasure working with so many patients and offering a treatment with no side effects," says Fiona Patterson of Beauchamp Foot & Nail Laser Clinic. "Patients typically try several medications without success. By offering the new laser treatment, patients no longer have to deal with traditional methods and can be successfully treated with a non-invasive drug-free option."

Research shows that the laser technology, which vaporizes fungal spores embedded in the nail bed, has a 70% or more success rate.

"For years, I have been embarrassed by my unsightly cracked and yellowing toenails... I tried every cream on the market but nothing worked... and then I read about the laser at Beauchamp Foot Care," said James West, a patient of Beauchamp Foot & Nail Laser Clinic ( http://www.beauchampfootcare.com/ ). "After plucking up the courage to make an appointment, it's one of the best things I have ever done. A few months after a painless and professional treatment, even my 'foot phobic' wife has said my tootsies actually look rather nice. Next summer I'll be wearing a pair of flip flops and leaving the trainers behind!"

The procedure is non-invasive and requires no anesthesia or recovery time. During the toenail fungus laser treatment ( http://www.beauchampfootcare.com/treatment ), a specially-designed laser beam is directed across the nail. The laser penetrates the nail bed, targeting the fungi responsible for the infection, while leaving the nail and surrounding healthy tissue intact. The procedure takes about 30 to 60 minutes and can be done comfortably in the privacy of a doctor's office with little or no discomfort. Results show that in most cases, fungal nails are completely cleared.

"Even my doctor was amazed at the improvement in my toenails," says, S.R. a patient of Beauchamp Foot & Nail Laser Clinic. "Laser was my last resort after living with toenail fungus for years."

To learn more about toenail fungus laser treatment, visit http://www.beauchampfootcare.com/treatment/faq

About Beauchamp Foot & Nail Laser Clinic:
Beauchamp Foot & Nail Laser Clinic, a clinic of four foot specialists with an emphasis on podiatry and chiropody, has been treating clients from its office just west of central London since 1990. The clinic's podiatrists / chiropodists are members of The Institute of Chiropodists and Podiatrists and registered with the Health Professions Council. The podiatrists have over 20 years of qualified experience in all aspects of podiatric care. For more information or to book an appointment for a toenail fungus laser treatment in London, please call Beauchamp Foot & Nail Laser Clinic at 0800 907 0093 or visit: http://www.beauchampfootcare.com/contact

Press Contact:
Half a Bubble Out Media
680 Rio Lindo Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 345-8295

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Contact:
David Lockman
Rich Content
9734 Lincoln Lane
Blaine, WA 98230

Join Mr. Universe Jeff Primm’s Sisel team

Jeff Primm started in bodybuilding over 30 years ago and working as a personal trainer for more than 25 years.

Rockford, IL, April 01, 2012 - Join Mr. Universe Jeff Primm’s Sisel team. Visit http://www.jeffprimm.com to join Jeff Primm NOW or call his business partner Dan Block at 815-980-0664. Jeff Primm started in bodybuilding over 30 years ago and working as a personal trainer for more than 25 years. Jeff Primm holds titles in 7 bodybuilding federations and includes notable titles of; Mr. Illinois, Mr. World, Mr. USA, Mr. America.

In 1999, Jeff Primm reached the all-time pinnacle of bodybuilding titles Mr. Universe. Having conquered the competitive bodybuilding arena, Jeff Primm knew he wanted to turn his time and focus towards helping others achieve their dreams too. In 1990, Jeff Primm established his personal training gym which is a culmination of a lifetime of Jeff’s passion for bodybuilding, physical and mental fitness, and helping others achieve a better quality of life. Jeff enjoys his family time and is always seen with his wife and kids.

Jeff Primm’s gym members are treated as if they are part of Jeff Primm’s family everyone knows each other and it is an enjoyable experience. Jeff Primm takes great pride in learning about people and who they are as a person, before they embark on the journey of changing their physical and mental self. It takes a lot of dedication to lose 30+ lbs and Jeff Primm makes himself available to all his clients. Whether they have a question about what to eat, what meal replacement to take, or what supplements are best Jeff Primm answers personal calls pretty much at any time to answer questions. Throughout Jeff Primm’s bodybuilding career he has been asked to do movies, commercials, and be a spokesperson for products. Jeff Primm has never accepted any offer and has never endorsed a product for money to this day. Many people have approached Jeff Primm and his wife to build a network marketing company, but the products never really had any validity or science to them.

When Jeff Primm was introduced to Sisel International he was skeptical until he had the chance to speak to Tom Mower on the phone and quickly realized that Tom knew his science behind his products extremely well. This intrigued Jeff. A few weeks passed and Tom reached out to Jeff Primm about the new weight loss products and meal replacement program about to be released. On that call Tom asked Jeff to speak at the 1st national conference in Vegas about the product and his knowledge in fitness and supplements. Jeff Primm accepted Tom’s offer and spoke in front of a large audience. Jeff Primm went over his time allowed and the people were loving how real he was and the truth about nutrition. “Lack of information on the products that people are putting into their bodies is shocking! Most people trying to lose weight are just blindly buying products they know little about like the soy based products that are loaded with toxins.” Jeff Primm says, ”with the input of fitness it will speed up the process of permeating the product through your body, you can simply start taking the products Sisel offers and begin to feel good which will then be a catalyst to continue to work towards your weight loss goals Jeff is committed to doing videos to teach people how to work out properly and stay on the right path of what to eat and when to eat and the correct foods to eat for weight training. Sisel is a perfect fit for Jeff Primm and is anxious to help many people take back their lives.

Join Jeff Primm now by going to http://www.jeffprimm.com . Jeff Primm is building one of the fastest growing businesses in Sisel International. Rockford IL was named the 4th obese city in the nation and Dan Block and Jeff Primm are doing a tv campaign in the Rockford IL area to build the Sisel business with people within Jeff Primm’s organization.

Contact:
Dan Block
Primm and proper personal training
123 N. Alpine rd.
Rockford, IL 61107
815-980-0664

Saturday, March 31, 2012

Windy Town® Releases A New Single - Chicago - A Shining Jewel By The Lake

A biased look at the greatest city in the world. From the Blues to Bulls, Bears, Hawks, Sox, and the Chicago Symphony; Chicago has it All!

Bartlett, IL, April 02, 2012 -- Michael Droste, a composer and musician from Illinois, released a single called "Chicago - A Shining Jewel By The Lake" "I'm a kid from the 70's and grew up with Clutch Cargo, Ray Rayner, and Bozo.

There was something magical about the whole Chicago area and the people that cared so much about the city. In this song I brought back my childhood in the 70's through the Bears, Ditka in the 80's and Michael Jordan and the Bulls in the 90's." said Droste. “I was very excited coming out of high school, and going to live in the city. Imagine being 18 and in Chicago. It was a very fun and influential time in my life. I truly enjoyed DePaul and the music school," said Droste. "We had really great teachers that brought out the best of us," he added.

“Eventua!y, I think Chicago wi! be the most beautiful great city le" in the world.” ~Frank Lloyd Wright

"The nation and the world are constantly affected by the happenings here in Chicago," said Droste.

The single Chicago - A Shining Jewel By the Lake by Michael Droste is available through the Itunes, Amazon and other online music retailers. You can also see their music at WindyTown.com http://www.WindyTown.Com

About Windy Town:
Windy Town is a privately owned music company founded in 1992. Located in Bartlett IL., a suburb of Chicago, they release five to ten unique musical recordings a year. Michael Droste is a graduate of the DePaul School of Music in Chicago.

Contact:
Windy Town
Director of public relations
WindyTown.com

Michael Jordan, Bulls, Bears, Hawks, Sox, Ray Rayner, Bozo, Clutch Cargo and the Chicago Symphony are the respective owners of their own trademarks. This unofficial song claims absolutely no rights to these trademarks.

Contact:
Michael Droste
WindyTown.com
PO Box 1025
Streamwood, IL 60107-1025
630-344-9292

Take the 90 day body bi vi challenge and Join Hulk Hogan in Visalus

Once in a Lifetime opportunity you can join Hulk Hogan NOW and take your challenge with a celebrity! Visit joinhulkhogan.com now.

Clearwater, FL, March 30, 2012 - Take the 90 day body bi vi challenge and Join Hulk Hogan in Visalus.

Once in a Lifetime opportunity you can join Hulk Hogan NOW and take your challenge with a celebrity! Visit http://www.joinhulkhogan.com now.

It’s Official; we have a new ViSalus Star! Famous celebrity personality, Hulk Hogan, a/k/a The Hulkster, is promoting fitness, weight loss, nutrition and overall good health by encouraging people Nationwide to take the Body by Vi 90 Day Challenge. Hogan had been tweeting about the Body by Vi Challenge, and made his grand debut at an event that recently took place in Cincinnati, Ohio in front of an audience of more than 4,000 people.

The crowd went wild when Hulkamania Fame, Hulk Hogan got on stage and affirmed “ViSalus is the Real Deal”. No stranger to health and wellness, Hogan has been using the gluten-free protein shakes and other products, and is singing the praises of ViSalus. In his speech, Hogan stated that “ViSalus helps people live healthier lifestyles and gets them back on their feet.” Hogan also talked about the profit side of the business and the “abundance” people are living by promoting the ViSalus Body by Vi 90 Day Challenge. (As a side note, Hulk Hogan is not being paid to say nice things about ViSalus like many celebrities who get paid for endorsements.)

Hogan’s words of “Pray, Train and Take your Vi-Shake” are going VIRAL through both the ViSalus Community and on Social Media Outlets as well.

90 Days with Hogan kicked off the Hulk & Hollywood Transformation Vacation. This exciting, new promotion being offered by ViSalus Sciences could put you in Hollywood with Hulk Hogan himself!!! That’s right, our next Body by Vi Champions will win the extra special Hulk and Hollywood Transformation Vacation! It’s all of the great perks that come with our Grand Prize, PLUS a day with Hulk Hogan in Hollywood!

Who will be the next Body by Vi Challenge winners? 1 MALE, 1 FEMALE, 1 COUPLE AND *1 TEAM will vie for the title, and the runners up will also win prizes like FREE tropical cruises and thousands of dollars in free Body by Vi Kits and other ViSalus Products! Why wait Join Hulk Hogan now by going to http://www.joinhulkhogan.com

* a team consists of you, plus 3 personally enrolled customers or distributors.

So, whatcha you gonna do when he comes for you? Don’t Run, Don’t Hide, Join the Body by Vi 90 Day Challenge and start transforming your life today!

Contact:
Manuel Leon
Visalus Sciences
Clearwater, FL 33763
312-919-2192

Friday, March 30, 2012

Security Benefit Corporation Launches New, Redesigned Website

Major Update for Securitybenefit.com Promises Fresh Look, Easier Navigation

Topeka, Kansas, March 30, 2012 - Security Benefit Corporation, a Guggenheim Partners Company, today announced the launch of its upgraded and redesigned www.securitybenefit.com website.

“Today’s business world requires access to instantaneous information with clear and compelling Web navigational tools,” said Dave Clauson, 2nd Vice President, Marketing Communications, Security Benefit Life Insurance Company. “Our new website features a cutting-edge design with intuitive navigation and clear paths so financial advisors, consumers, and employers can get the information they need when they need it.”

Clauson said that whether it’s an individual looking for account information or exploring career opportunities, or it’s a financial advisor managing or building a book of business, the company’s new website provides unparalleled ease to access information.

“Beginning today, our online visitors will enjoy a much more vibrant Web experience, one that engages them with bold new colors, full-page graphics, and a clean, uncluttered design,” said Michel’ Cole, Vice President, Corporate Communications, Security Benefit Corporation. “Our new Web features exemplify our commitment to helping investors reach their retirement goals.”

Security Benefit’s new Web design is consistent with the firm’s vision to be America’s thought-leading retirement savings and income company, positioning the firm as a leading provider of savings and income solutions for America’s pre- and post-retirees. Security Benefit targets multiple wealth segments and channels of distribution through an independent merit-based distribution structure.

“Security Benefit’s website provides all the in-depth information and access necessary to quickly and effectively educate the visitor on all aspects of the company’s financial products and services,” said David Harrelson, Acquity Group, who helped in the website redesign. “The website has a sophisticated new look and feel that appeals to multiple audiences and provides a cohesive architecture and framework for telling a compelling Security Benefit story.”

The site will retain existing account and reporting functionality. The Group Trading Platform and www.securitybenefit.com will not change and the same URL may be used for all sites. Financial representatives and clients retain their existing account information, passwords, and user IDs to access the site.

For more information, please contact:
Michel’ Cole, Security Benefit Corporation
(785) 438-3396

Laura Parsons, CSG-PR
303-887-2911

About Security Benefit Corporation
Founded in 1892, Security Benefit Corporation, a Guggenheim Partners Company, is a leading provider of savings and income solutions for America’s pre-and post-retirees. Security Benefit Corporation targets multiple wealth segments and channels of distribution through an independent, merit-based distribution structure. By leveraging Guggenheim’s superior general account management capabilities into highly competitive products, Security Benefit Corporation focuses on the retirement savings market providing a full range of services to independent distributors including broker/dealers, IMOs and other financial service providers. Security Benefit is indirectly controlled by Guggenheim Partners, LLC. To learn more about Security Benefit, visit www.securitybenefit.com.

About Guggenheim Partners
Guggenheim Partners is a privately held global financial services firm with more than $125 billion in assets under management. The firm provides asset management, investment banking and capital markets services, insurance, institutional finance and investment advisory solutions to institutions, governments and agencies, corporations, investment advisors, family offices and individuals. Guggenheim Partners is headquartered in New York and Chicago and serves clients around the world from more than 25 offices in 10 countries. For more information, please visit www.guggenheimpartners.com.

Services are offered through Security Distributors, Inc., a subsidiary of Security Benefit Corporation (Security Benefit).

Contact:
Laura Parsons
CSG PR
3225 East 2nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
303-887-2911

AAA welcomes New on Institutional investors' interest in Alternatives

Figures suggest that over a quarter of all searches carried out by institutional investors, relating to new mandates, are expected to be looking for alternative investments.

Boston, MA, March 30, 2012 - According to new figures from a survey carried out by eVestment Alliance in the US, over a quarter of all searches carried out by institutional investors, relating to new mandates, are expected to be looking for alternative investments. The news has been welcomed by alternative investment advocacy group, Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA), which supports many forms of alternative investments.

eVestment’s Casey Quirk spoke to some 30 investment consultants between December 2011 and January 2012 and found that those surveyed predicted that the alternative sector will be the most popular search category for institutional investors.

“This news is very welcome from our perspective as it illustrates the fact that alternatives are becoming increasingly attractive to institutional investors, as well as individuals, as a way to diversify the risk in a portfolio,” stated AAA’s analysis partner, Anthony Johnson.

The survey found that consultants expect alternative managers to be the subject of more than a quarter of searches carried out by institutional investors looking for new investments. The next two most frequently expected searches were domestic an international equities, which are expected to attract 19 per cent and 14 per cent of searches respectively.

AAA claims that the results show that the popularity of alternative asset classes, such as real estate, hedge funds and private equity, is continuing to grow as a result of the volatile equity markets. “Alternatives, such as hedge funds and real estate, as well as more left field alternatives, such as art, antiques, gold, forestry and even wine, are proving to be much more popular as here is evidence to show they are often outperforming equities in the current economic climate.”

AAA supports a range of alternative and ethical investments and concentrates much of its focus on environmentally responsible sustainable forestry investment, such as the plantation projects run by firms like Greenwood Management in Brazil ,Canada and elsewhere.

Contact:
Anthony Johnson
Alternative Asset Analysis
71 Commercial St
Boston, MA 02109-1320
617-939-9596

Mr. Universe Jeff Primm Joins Sisel International

Jeff Primm started in bodybuilding over 30 years ago and working as a personal trainer for more than 25 years.

Rockford, IL, March 30, 2012 - Mr. Universe Jeff Primm joins Sisel International. Visit http://www.mysisel.com/primmandproper to join Jeff Primm NOW or call his business partner Dan Block at 815-980-0664. Jeff Primm started in bodybuilding over 30 years ago and working as a personal trainer for more than 25 years. Jeff Primm holds titles in 7 bodybuilding federations and includes notable titles of; Mr. Illinois, Mr. World, Mr. Usa, Mr. America.

In 1999, Jeff Primm reached the all-time pinnacle of bodybuilding titles Mr. Universe. Having conquered the competitive bodybuilding arena, Jeff Primm knew he wanted to turn his time and focus towards helping others achieve their dreams too. In 1990, Jeff Primm established his personal training gym which is a culmination of a lifetime of Jeff’s passion for bodybuilding, physical and mental fitness, and helping others achieve a better quality of life. Jeff enjoys his family time and is always seen with his wife and kids. Jeff Primm’s gym members are treated as if they are part of Jeff Primm’s family everyone knows each other and it is an enjoyable experience. Jeff Primm takes great pride in learning about people and who they are as a person, before they embark on the journey of changing their physical and mental self. It takes a lot of dedication to lose 30+ lbs and Jeff Primm makes himself available to all his clients. Whether they have a question about what to eat, what meal replacement to take, or what supplements are best Jeff Primm answers personal calls pretty much at any time to answer questions. Throughout Jeff Primm’s bodybuilding career he has been asked to do movies, commercials, and be a spokesperson for products. Jeff Primm has never accepted any offer and has never endorsed a product for money to this day.

Many people have approached Jeff Primm and his wife to build a network marketing company, but the products never really had any validity or science to them. When Jeff Primm was introduced to Sisel International he was skeptical until he had the chance to speak to Tom Mower on the phone and quickly realized that Tom knew his science behind his products extremely well. This intrigued Jeff. A few weeks passed and Tom reached out to Jeff Primm about the new weight loss products and meal replacement program about to be released. On that call Tom asked Jeff to speak at the 1st national conference in Vegas about the product and his knowledge in fitness and supplements. Jeff Primm accepted Tom’s offer and spoke in front of a large audience. Jeff Primm went over his time allowed and the people were loving how real he was and the truth about nutrition. “Lack of information on the products that people are putting into their bodies is shocking! Most people trying to lose weight are just blindly buying products they know little about like the soy based products that are loaded with toxins.” Jeff Primm says, ”with the input of fitness it will speed up the process of permeating the product through your body, you can simply start taking the products Sisel offers and begin to feel good which will then be a catalyst to continue to work towards your weight loss goals.”

Jeff admires Tom’s humbleness and family values. Tom was literally begging Jeff to bring his family out to his home in Utah so the kids could play with his young daughter. Jeff says “the Triangle of Life is phenomenal. However, people need to stay active and do something with their new found energy. Whether that means go camping, kayaking, rock climbing, fishing, or even ball room dancing people need to experience what life has to offer. People get caught up in work and never seem to get ahead in life. With Sisel people can actually regain their health and by doing so take back their finances as a bi product, which will enable them to take back their lives!” Jeff is committed to doing videos to teach people how to work out properly and stay on the right path of what to eat and when to eat and the correct foods to eat for weight training. Sisel is a perfect fit for Jeff Primm and is anxious to help many people take back their lives.

Join Jeff Primm now by going to http://www.mysisel.com/primmandproper . Jeff Primm is building one of the fastest growing businesses in Sisel International. Rockford IL was named the 4th obese city in the nation and Dan Block and Jeff Primm are doing a tv campaign in the Rockford IL area to build the Sisel business with people within Jeff Primm’s organization.

Contact:
Dan Block
Primm and proper personal training
123 N. Alpine rd.
Rockford, IL 61107
815-980-0664

Apple Pie Poker Launches Their Biggest Affiliate Campaign Yet

OrientPlay Ltd., the operator of Apple Pie Poker signs on 500+ affiliates!

Valetta, Malta, March 30, 2011 - OrientPlay Ltd., an online gaming platform provider, has signed on over 500 affiliates and forums this month in an exciting effort to attract new online poker players. Their poker brand, Apple Pie Poker, has garnered much attention over the past two months as a stylish online poker venue with a difference, including a unique multi-room setup. The brand also exudes a unique art style which has been a topic of discussion amongst many online poker enthusiasts.

Apple Pie Poker’s newest poker marketing campaign includes exclusive freerolls and low buy-in tournaments with huge guaranteed money prizes, along with two travel packages to the sunny island nation of Malta, where OrientPlay Ltd. is currently headquartered. Matt Takeno, Head of Gaming at OrientPlay Ltd. offered the following regarding the promotional campaign; “I’m extremely pleased that we’re able to offer not just tournaments, but travel packages—something quite unique and tangible. We look forward to seeing a lot of healthy competition in these tournaments, and we look forward to welcoming our tournament winners to Malta. Our winners will be flown to this beautiful island, enjoy delectable local delicacies, play in live events, and much, much more. I can’t wait!”

Coupled with the sharp increase in player interest, the rest of the online gaming community is also lining up to establish affiliate partnerships with the distinguished operator. Scores of online affiliate networks, websites, and forums are keen to sign up with Lunchbox Affiliates—OrientPlay Ltd.’s aptly named affiliate program—and Apple Pie Poker will definitely be an online poker site to look out for over the next few months.

Anna Babola, Head of Operations had the following to say regarding the new affiliate signups; “We’re very pleased at the steep increase in registrations and conversions from our affiliated players on our site. This marks an important milestone in OrientPlay Ltd.’s history, and hopefully a portent of more good things to come! We’ve made huge improvements in our organisational efficacy to handle our increased traffic and player activity, and we can guarantee the gold standard in online gaming to our players. We therefore extend a warm welcome to all other prospective affiliates to join Lunchbox Affiliates, a new GPWA gold sponsored program.”

Media Enquiries
Nick Adams
+1.778.999.1150

About Casino Lunch & Apple Pie Poker
Casino Lunch (www.CasinoLunch.com) offers online players a delicious menu of licensed and regulated casino games, including roulette, slots, video poker and table games. Providing a no-download experience and attractive promotions, Casino Lunch focuses on creating the best VIP player experience online. In addition the site offers a selection of both poker games through their Apple Pie Poker brand, (www.ApplePiePoker.com), which includes both Cake Network and Everleaf poker rooms. Casino Lunch and Apple Pie Poker accept players worldwide, except for those from the United States, and operates 24/7/365. Players are welcome for both free and real money action.

Contact:
Nick Adams
Casino Lunch
Level 2, Centre Point Building
Dun Karm Street
Birkirkara
Malta BKR 9037
(00356) 21 445 991

Windy Town® Releases A New Single - We’re The Cubbies - Dedicated to the Chicago Cubs® Baseball Team

When you need to get your spirits roused or your Cubbie fanboy happy, you need to play this song for them.

Bartlett, IL, April 02, 2012 -- Michael Droste, a composer and musician from Illinois, released ansingle called "We’re The Cubbies." "Much has been written about the history of the Cubs and their drive to a world series win, which has not happened in over a hundred years.”Combine that result, with your dedicated Cub fan and this song is tailor made to help them through the lean years!" said Droste. He stated, “I wanted to get the idea out there that: The Cubs Are Going To Win!" This music can change your mood and get the blood moving in fans of baseball. The wind is blowin’ out at Wrigley and our team is up to bat.

One thing you learned as a Cubs fan: when you bought you ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth. ~Joe Garagiola

"Turn on the TV/Radio, or go down to the game for the sight and smells of baseball. You just
can’t beat the feel of baseball on a summer’s day at Wrigley," said Droste.

The album We’re The Cubbies by Michael Droste is available through the Itunes, Amazon and other online music retailers. You can also see their music at WindyTown.com http://www.WindyTown.com.

About Windy Town:
Windy Town is a privately owned music company founded in 1992. Located in Bartlett IL., a suburb of Chicago, they release five to ten unique musical recordings a year. Michael Droste is a graduate of the DePaul School of Music in Chicago.

Contact:
Windy Town
Director of public relations
WindyTown.com

The ‘Chicago Cubs’ are the trade mark of the Chicago Cubs organization and Major League Baseball. This unofficial song which claims absolutely no rights to these trademarks.

Contact:
Michael Droste
WindyTown.com
PO Box 1025
Streamwood, IL 60107-1025
630-344-9292

Thursday, March 29, 2012

Eating Disorders in Children are on the Rise; Eating Recovery Center Urges Prevention at Home

Leading Child and Adolescent Eating Disorders Treatment Program Offers 10 Tips to Help Parents Prevent Eating Disorders

Denver, CO, March 29, 2012 - Between 1999 and 2006, hospitalizations for eating disorders in children 12 and younger rose 119 percent, according to a 2010 study by the American Academy of Pediatrics. In an effort to curb the growth of anorexia, bulimia, EDNOS and binge eating disorder in this young patient population, Eating Recovery Center (www.EatingRecoveryCenter.com), an international center for eating disorders recovery, urges parents to take preventive measures at home to stop eating disorders before they start.


“While clinicians have yet to identify the absolute keys to preventing eating disorders, we do know that positive parental involvement and heightened awareness can help foster the development of healthy relationships among children, their bodies and food,” explains Ovidio Bermudez, MD, FAAP, FSAHM, FAED, CEDS, medical director of child and adolescent services at Eating Recovery Center.

Eating Recovery Center offers 10 recommendations to help parents practice eating disorders prevention at home:

1. Understand your own feelings and attitudes toward body image, body size, weight and health.

2. Model healthy attitudes and behaviors toward eating, exercise, body weight and shape and self-acceptance. Children will often mirror their parents’ thoughts and actions surrounding these issues.

3. Educate yourself about the complex nature of eating disorders. An informed parent is more aware and more likely to notice early warning signs or concerning behaviors.

4. Help your child manage stress. Reduce complexity in your child’s life to prevent or relieve anxiety and fear, which may lead to disordered eating in children who are particularly vulnerable to stress.

5. Focus on eating at ease during mealtimes. Promoting the social value of mealtimes strengthens family ties and relationships. Stressful, tense eating situations are counterproductive in efforts to develop healthy patterns around food consumption.

6. Maintain open lines of communication. Interaction is the antidote for the isolation and secretiveness that can sometimes allow a child to transition negative beliefs and attitudes into disordered eating behaviors.

7. Examine your child’s dieting and exercise habits. From a neurochemical perspective, these are not always benign activities. With the help of a medical professional, explore whether weight loss or increased exercise are healthy choices that support normal growth and development.

8. Monitor the beliefs and attitudes of your child’s friends. Children are eager to fit in and will often mimic their friends’ attitudes and behaviors—even those that are negative and potentially destructive.

9. Watch your child’s technology use. Websites and social media create a sense of “community” in which your child can learn about and compete at disordered eating behaviors. Studies have shown that both pro-eating disorder and pro-recovery online messages have risks to impressionable young minds.

10. Be aware of anxiety and depression, and seek care if your child shows signs of these conditions. The negative self image that is often associated with these conditions can lead to efforts to manage emotional insecurities via dieting and exercise.

“Even if parents are not able to prevent eating disorder-related behaviors in their children, prevention activities – such as being well informed about eating disorders and recognizing changes in attitude or behaviors that may suggest your child is at risk – are invaluable for enhancing early recognition and timely intervention,” continues Dr. Bermudez.

If your child begins showing symptoms of disordered eating, immediately seek eating disorders support from a qualified professional. Early intervention significantly improves the likelihood of recovery. For more information about Eating Recovery Center’s eating disorders treatment programs for children and adolescents ages 10 through 17, please visit www.EatingRecoveryCenter.com.

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. Denver-based facilities include the Behavioral Hospital for Adults, the Behavioral Hospital for Children and Adolescents, and the Partial Hospitalization Program and Outpatient Services. In addition, Eating Recovery Center, in partnership with Summit Eating Disorders and Outreach Program, offers Partial Hospitalization and Outpatient Services in Sacramento, California. Under the personal guidance and care of Drs. Kenneth Weiner, Craig Johnson, Emmett Bishop and Ovidio Bermudez, our collaborative programs provide a full spectrum of services for children, adolescents and adults. Our integrated programs offer patients a continuum of care 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. 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
East 2nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
(303) 433-7020

FRA welcomes Prediction of Timber demand increase

A recent report in the Financial Times has provided a boost for the forestry investment industry, as it outlines how timber demand could increase by 55 per cent by 2050, according to FRA.

Bainbridge Island, WA, March 29, 2012 - A recent report in the Financial Times has provided a boost for the forestry investment industry, as it outlines how timber demand could increase by 55 per cent by 2050, according to Forestry Research Associates (FRA).

The feature begins by talking about how sustainable forestry investments are “flourishing” as the commodity’s value will rise “exponentially” as demand starts to exceed supply.

The increase in the demand for timber will result from the growing population and the increasing wealth of highly populated nations such as India and China, whose demand for raw materials is on the up as they invest billions in infrastructure and housing.

FRA’s analysis partner Peter Collins said, “We welcome the report from the FT, which plainly advocates investment in sustainable forestry projects as a viable, ethical and profitable alternative to traditional investments, such as stocks and shares, which are anything but reliable in the current economic climate.”

The report explains that biological growth means that tree value rises regardless of the market conditions for timber. When combined with the rising prices that are expected to result from the increase demand, investors could see huge returns for relatively small investments.

The FT also talks about how timber has been the only asset to experience price rises during three of the four market collapses in the past century. Forestry investment has, as a result, begun to attract those who are keen to diversify their investment portfolios with a asset class that is not aligned with general economic trends

Through projects like those run by Greenwood Management in Brazil, individuals can invest as little as EUR 10,000 to buy their own section of plantation land, which will be devoted to growing non-native, sustainable trees for domestic use and export to emerging economies. Mr Collins added, “Sustainable forestry projects also help to add to the earth’s carbon sequestration capabilities and contributes to habitats and green space for people and animals to enjoy.”

Contact:
Peter Collins
Forestry Research Associates
620 Vineyard Lane
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 316 8394

Luxury Travel Ltd to Promote Vietnam Food Tour Programs as Niche

This 9 day food tour with Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) allows travelers to discover the fascinating culture, scenery and food of Vietnam, while staying at the best hotels and dining at wonderful authentic restaurants.

Hanoi, Vietnam, March 29, 2012 -  This 9 day food tour with Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) allows travelers to discover the fascinating culture, scenery and food of Vietnam, while staying at the best hotels and dining at wonderful authentic restaurants.

Gourmet travelers travel around Vietnam, from the South (starting in Ho Chi Minh City), to Central Vietnam (with the highlights of Hue and Hoian) and ending in the North (Hanoi).

It is said that Vietnamese culture expresses itself differently in these three parts of the country. This is clearly reflected in the culinary life of local residents in each area.

“The food is one of the most enjoyable things about the Asian continent and Hanoi is Asia's 10 greatest street food cities for sure. During the tour, travelers will discover the fascinating landscape and taste traditional Vietnamese food in the best authentic restaurants. Nothing is more wonderful than combining these dining adventures, along with luxury accommodations at 5-star hotels, where you can experience Vietnam-style service.” said Pham Ha founder and CEO of Luxury Travel Ltd.

Luxury Travel Ltd is a long established specialist in luxury privately guided and fully bespoke holidays in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand. Luxury Travel is excellent in designing tailor-made tours and providing unique travel experiences to fulfill the most sophisticated traveler’s expectations. Luxury Travel Ltd won numerous travel awards for excellent performance including the most recent award: Best Luxury Tour Operator in Vietnam.


Contact:
David Nguyen
Luxury Travel Group Ltd
5 Nguyen Truong To Street
Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi 84444
Vietnam
84439274120