Sunday, August 14, 2011

WALLSTREET MONDAY Presents New MWW Automotive Group Corporate Video

MWW's Strategy in the Automotive and Industrial Industries

Howell, Michigan, August 14, 2011 - MWW Automotive Group (OTCQB: MWWC), a global design, engineering, and manufacturing firm, serving some of the world's leading automotive and industrial manufacturers, announced today the availability of a new Corporate Video presented by "WALLSTREET MONDAY." Highlights include a review of MWW's management team and their long standing experience in the US and European automobile industry. The presentation also explains MWW'S strong position in a unique and high-margin market sector of the automotive industry and its recent entrance into the industrial industry, in an effort to widen its market and customer base and subsequently improve financial performance.

The presentation can be found online at:


About MWW Automotive Group

MWW Automotive Group is headquartered in Howell, Michigan, with a leading-edge technology 45,000 square foot "Class A" painting/assembly facility in Baroda, Michigan (Colortek), for the production and assembly of OE quality automotive and industrial products. MWW delivers its in-house designed accessory products and Class A painting and assembly services directly to major global automobile manufacturers' Vehicle Processing Centers (VPCs) and Tier-1 Strategic Alliance Partners in the United States and Canada. MWW products are installed in a variety of vehicle types by the VPCs or Tier-1s at their facilities and then distributed into the dealer networks in North America. MWW's industrial and consumer products are delivered directly to the manufacturers for assembly in their facilities and distribution to their customers. Noted for its adherence to the highest quality requirements and its advanced logistics capabilities, MWW products consistently meet and exceed customers' expectations and requirements. MWW provides substantial added value to the sale of vehicles and industrial products for leading international automobile and industrial manufacturers such as Toyota, BMW, Hyundai, Kia Motors, GM, Ford, Deere, 21 Degrees and Whirlpool.  For more information please e-mail investorrelations@mwwautomotive.com.

Safe Harbor Statement: Certain statements in this press release that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements may be identified by the use words such as "anticipate," "believe," "expect," "future," "may," "will," "would," "should," "plan," "projected," "intend," and similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements, involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The Company's future operating results are dependent upon many factors, including but not limited to the Company's ability to: (i) obtain sufficient capital or a strategic business arrangement to fund its expansion plans; (ii) build the management and human resources and infrastructure necessary to support the growth of its business; (iii) competitive factors and developments beyond the Company's control; and (iv) other risk factors discussed in the Company's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available for review at www.sec.gov under "Search for Company Filings."

Suzanne Holbrook

Contact:
Rainer Poertner
MWW Automotive Group
2212 Grand Commerce Drive
Howell, MI 48855
517 540-0045

Saturday, August 13, 2011

VIR Partners with IMS to Offer Virtual CashBack Rewards Malls

Very Important Relationships, Inc. announced today that they have partnered with International Merchant Solutions, Inc. (IMS) to offer their agents an exciting new opportunity with virtual CashBack Rewards Malls.

Casrson City, NV, August 13, 2011 - Very Important Relationships, Inc. (VIR), an on-line marketing solutions company and one of the nation’s premier builders of Internet CashBack Rewards Shopping Malls announced today that they have partnered with International Merchant Solutions, Inc. (IMS) to offer their agents an exciting new opportunity with virtual CashBack Rewards Malls. These online shopping portal sites allow organizations to offer special money-saving rewards to their clients and members every time they shop at over 1000 major retailers.

VIR CEO Jody Tallal said, “Big companies like Bank of America, Best Buy, Dell, MasterCard, and American Airlines are using CashBack Reward Malls to promote loyalty and earn revenue. VIR has developed CashBack Rewards Mall platforms that allow virtually any organization to benefit from our program. Partnering with IMS is great because we can hopefully educate their large group of registered agents on how they can easily create and earn from CashBack Malls.”

VIR offers custom and turnkey solutions for any company, non-profit, apartment complex, or organization to create a branded mall that will earn them revenue every time a purchase is made. CashBack Rewards Malls are a great way to motivate employees, strengthen a brand, generate new revenue, increase customer loyalty and referrals and stand out from the crowd.

IMS Managing Member Gene Lieb said, “As consultants, we’re always working to bring new programs to market and this is one I believe many can benefit from. Agents can really increase their bottom line by marketing CashBack Rewards Malls to their current merchants, on calls for new business and even create them for their own organization.”

About Very Important Relationships, Inc.
Very Important Relationships, Inc. is an on-line marketing solutions company and one of the nation’s premier developers of Internet CashBack Rewards shopping programs. VIR operates 17 different CashBack mall business models that serve seven industries, including customer loyalty, employee benefits, nonprofit fundraising, and association benefits. Each VIR CashBack Mega Mall containing over 1,000 of the nation’s top retailers, offer CashBack on all purchases, plus “Hot Savings” offers daily from the merchants competing against one another for the members business. For more information on Very Important Relationship, Inc. and the services they offer, visit www.myvir.com or call (972) 726-9595.

About International Merchant Solutions, LLC
International Merchant Solutions (IMS) is a consultancy providing payment processing solutions for all types of businesses, including those considered non-traditional or high risk. Through dependable relationships with partnering banks and vendors, the company offers a variety of creative services including merchant accounts, credit card processing, ACH and check services, international accounts, compliance solutions, financing, cash advance, reward programs, chargeback retrieval services and much more. With over 20 years of industry experience, IMS’s blueprint for success is built on offering their agents the benefits of no exclusivity, unsurpassed high-risk expertise, value-added services and excellent technical/customer support. For more information on International Merchant Solutions and the services they offer, visit www.officialims.com or call 800-313-2265.

Contact:
Jody Tallal
Very Important Relationships, inc.
2533 N Carson Street, Suite 1V
Casrson City, NV 89706
(972) 726-9595

The Wayfarers Entice with New Fall and Spring Food & Wine Walking Tour along Alsace’s Wine Trail

2011 Pricing Offered for 2012 Tours When Confirmed by December 31, 2011

Newport, RI, August 13, 2011 - The Wayfarers’ new France: Alsace tour combines a love for the outdoors with a passion for gastronomy. With a focus on local and sustainable cuisine, the week-long program offers guests a small-group walking vacation with a chance to engage with farmers and vintners while savoring regional specialties.

The Wayfarers immerses guests in culturally rich regions of the world that are best experienced on foot. Expert tour guides lead participants along windy trails and through picturesque villages, introducing local experts who are eager to share more about the area’s culture and customs. Group size averages from eight to 10 participants. Wayfarers’ programs include all accommodations, meals and trail snacks, wine with dinner, entrance fees, guides, van transport for moving luggage and resting walkers, and taxes and gratuities at hotels and restaurants. The France tour is priced $3895$ US/Cdn per person, double. A single supplement is available. 2011 prices apply to all 2012 tours secured by deposit by December 31, 2011. All prices are guaranteed in U.S. dollars.

France: Alsace Tour - September 4-10, 2011; June 17-23, 2012; September 9-15, 2012
This new 7-day adventure introduces walkers to French foods and wines as they explore the best of Alsace, from its feudal castles and historic villages to its famous farms and lush vineyards. Starting in Strasbourg, the journey begins with a welcome dinner of Alsatian cuisine. Breathtaking views throughout the tour include the Alsace plain, the Rhine Valley and Germany’s Black Forest. The walk then makes its way to Alsace’s Wine Trail and stops at local vineyards where guests taste renowned Grands Crus including Pinot Gris, Tokay, Gewürztraminer and Riesling. Walkers become further skilled in the art of wine tasting in Bernardville and sample world-famous Munster cheese. A 12th-century church, castle ruins, and Riquewihr - a village famous for its medieval courtyards and historic houses - are among the historical highlights of this comprehensive cultural vacation. Challenge Rating: 3
Offered September 4-10, 2011; June 17-23, 2012; September 9-15, 2012; Priced $3,895; $575 Single Supplement

Named by National Geographic Traveler as purveyor of one of the "50 Tours of a Lifetime," and by National Geographic Adventure as one of the "Best Hiking Companies," The Wayfarers offers an eco-sensitive "walking" holiday of both culture and fitness in 15 countries with 39 itineraries and 76 departure dates. Walks cover South Africa, Northern Ireland, Slovakia, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, England, Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Switzerland, Italy, France, New Zealand, Alaska, Maine and Southwest USA, and a barging/walk combination in Burgundy. Now in its 28th year, The Wayfarers offers exclusive entrées into homes and gardens otherwise closed to the public, graceful accommodations, outstanding cuisine, and meetings with local residents. Walks are from 6-13 days and are rated on a five-level challenge scale. The Wayfarers is also a member of Trusted Adventures, www.trustedadventures.com dedicated to the highest standards of small-group travel and to giving back to the places visited. www.thewayfarers.com. 800-249-4620. Twitter: @Wayfarers Facebook: the wayfarers.

Contact:
Meryl Pearlstein
MDP Publicity
21 East 87th Street #5A
New York, NY 10128
917-359-3512

Friday, August 12, 2011

Commentary: It Takes More than Genius Entrepreneurs to Drive Nation’s Economy

Peter Thiel – founder of the New York-based hedge fund Clarium Capital, co-founder of PayPal, and an early investor in Facebook – has established a foundation to give 20 $100,000 grants to teenagers who would drop out of high school and pursue an ambition of becoming world visionary entrepreneurs.

Harrisburg, PA, August 12, 2011 - Peter Thiel – founder of the New York-based hedge fund Clarium Capital, co-founder of PayPal, and an early investor in Facebook – has established a foundation to give 20 $100,000 grants to teenagers who would drop out of high school and pursue an ambition of becoming world visionary entrepreneurs.


To Thiel, and other contemporary thinkers concerned that economic progress is impeded by the lack of innovation, college in the 21st century has become outdated, its institutional thinking sclerotic. Education’s relevance to economic and social demands is viewed through 20th, if not 19th century, lenses by many of the higher-ed institutions that were founded in those centuries.

Consider Mark Zuckerburg. When he started Facebook in his Harvard University dorm, the school immediately shut down the site because the response to it overwhelmed the university’s server (not to mention complaints from students about their photos being used without permission). Clearly, an institution founded in the 17th century didn’t know how to handle a 21st century entrepreneur and his invention.

While it may be possible to find 20 teenagers who are smart enough, ambitious enough and disciplined enough to create new businesses that bring positive change, they would be a rare breed, and even if they were not, ultimately they would still benefit from a post-secondary education.

For all its faults, the post-secondary credential remains critical to the nation’s as well as an individual’s growth and prosperity. Geniuses, young or old, can’t work through problems and discover solutions from inside a bubble, even if it is a $100,000 bubble. Before publishing his theory of relativity, which enriched physics and astronomy in the 20th century, Albert Einstein earned a four-year degree to teach mathematics, helping launching his career as a theoretical physicist.

Thiel is correct that colleges have become moribund in how they prepare students for today’s high-tech economy that has seen great innovations and promises more. We agree with him that the nation needs different models for higher education. As computer technology advances, rapidly and with no end in sight, in the last half century it has created a different world with societies and people connected at work and play and daily living. And it does so in a multitude of ways unimagined just 15 years ago. It is time for higher education to advance and adapt to reflect this new order.

Institutions like Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are being built with these realities in mind. They design curricula intended to gird and inspire students entering the technologically advanced economy emerging in the world today. Founded in 2001, Harrisburg University focuses laser-like on science, technology, engineering and math – the STEM subjects – through classroom experience and experiential learning, the philosophy of learning by doing.

However, Thiel is incorrect in his assumption that the nation needs only a group of genius entrepreneurs. It also needs skilled gold-collar workers to build, operate, maintain and repair those technological innovations. And at the core of educating and training those workers are STEM-focused institutions such as Harrisburg University.

To understand why the STEM subjects are critical for future entrepreneurs with world visions, consider Gordon Moore, Intel’s co-founder. In 1965, he noticed that the number of transistors placed on a computer’s integrated circuit had doubled every two years since the invention of the integrated circuit in 1958. Moore predicted this would continue for “at least another 10 years.” However, that trend continues today, unabated, and Moore’s prediction has become “Moore’s Law.” Computer technology gets smaller and faster with each passing year. Its capabilities seem unlimited, but we need educated and trained workers and entrepreneurs to capitalize on those new capabilities.

Harrisburg University also is unique in that it turned to local industries and businesses to help map out its academic programs. These businesses are reliant on a future workforce possessing the skill set acquired through STEM curricula so there is integration between academics and industry.

The classroom links with internships, co-ops and job sharing to provide real world experience long before entering the workforce. Students apply classroom learning in the field. HU assigns students to a local company in their field of study – from biotech laboratories to hospitals to manufacturers to breweries. A business mentors program pair students with professionals in their career field. Mentors introduce and guide their protégés through the professions they are pursuing in study. The employment rate for HU students upon graduation is 92 percent. That’s the kind of education program that drives the economy and spurs innovation.

STEM curricula through 21st century institutions such as Harrisburg University will not only provide the gold-collar technical worker for our economy, but also the entrepreneur. And it won’t cost $100,000.

Dr. Mel Schiavelli is president of Harrisburg University of Science and Technology in PA. Founded in 2001, Harrisburg University is the only private non-profit STEM-focused comprehensive university between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, PA.

Contact:
Steve Infanti
AVP Communications
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
326 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
717.901.5146

The Best Brisbane Plumber Releases Tips to Avoid Cost Plumbing Risk!

The Best Brisbane Plumber has today announced the release of a new article which addresses the issue of how Brisbane residents can prevent costly problems to your plumbing system.

Brisbane, QLD, August 12, 2011 - The Best Brisbane Plumber has today announced the release of a new article which addresses the issue of how Brisbane residents can prevent costly problems to your plumbing system.

One of the tips contained in that publication tells you straight-up what you need to do to avoid clogged drains. Well, what if you have a clogged drain anyway?

"To avoid clogged drains, you should try to avoid things like hair, grease, or other debris getting into the drain," said Paul, the Brisbane Plumber.

Hair and threads are two of the main culprits that cause clogged drains, and according to Paul, "when they get stuck, they usually prevent the free flow of water through the pipes."

The Brisbane Plumber said the simple installation of a screen is sufficient enough to avoid hair and other debris from going down the drain.

Grease, he said, was also another contributing factor to blocked drains.

"These small steps can greatly reduce the risks related to Brisbane plumbing," said the Brisbane Plumber

Secondly, The Brisbane Plumber said you are to periodically check for leaks. "If you can see moisture on your wall, even though the weather is dry or if you can find water dripping from the ceiling of your basement, it is possible that your pipe system has a leak," he said, noting further that things like these should be taken care of as soon as possible.

If you’d like to read the full article for further tips, please go read the "Brisbane Plumbing Tips: Lower the Risk" available at www.bestbrisbaneplumber.com.au .

For further information, please contact: paul@bestbrisbaneplumber.com.au or visit: www.bestbrisbaneplumber.com.au.

Contact:
Paul Wright
The Best Brisbane Plumber
97 Sinnamon Rd
Sinnamon Park
Brisbane, Queensland 4073
61 7 3376 5834

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Blue Asset Management Bullish on Multi Family Housing

The result, according to Charles Blumenkehl, managing partner of Blue Asset Management LLC, is that multi-family housing has become a more popular investment for the company as it seeks to take advantage of the lower market values and rental demand in today’s current environment.

Wayne, NJ, August 12, 2011 - While residential real estate sales are still affected by the foreclosure crisis and restrictions on financing still impact the real estate market creating difficulties in obtaining home financing for many buyers, the need for housing still remains. The result, according to Charles Blumenkehl, managing partner of Blue Asset Management LLC, is that multi-family housing has become a more popular investment for the company as it seeks to take advantage of the lower market values and rental demand in today’s current environment.

According to Blumenkehl, "There is no question that new and existing multi family housing is making a return to healthier market conditions. We see this in our own fund, and our perspective is supported by studies released from both the National Association of Realtors and the National Association of Home Builders." Blumenkehl points to statistics released by the two organizations over the past two quarters which show demand for existing multiple family dwellings increasing while builder sentiment for the development of multi-family housing has increased to its highest level since 2006.

"Additionally," says Blumenkehl, "with interest rates as low as they are and real estate prices at such attractive levels, qualified buyers of multi family homes can often find themselves living 'rent free' with the rent they receive from the rental unit or units in their home exceeding the cost of their mortgage payment, and the yield for funds like ours are more robust as a result."

Vacancy rates for multi family property are also declining as more families in need of housing end up renting instead of purchasing due to financing restrictions. Also, families who have lost their homes due to foreclosures or short sales having no choice but to rent for the next number of years. The Multifamily Vacancy Index, a study which measures the level of vacancies in the real estate rental market, also declined to its smallest number since the third quarter of 2006-and is half of what it was a year and a half ago, indicating substantially fewer rental vacancies in today’s real estate market.

Charles Blumenkehl and Blue Asset Management LLC own, manage and operate residential and commercial rental properties throughout northern New Jersey. For more information about Mr. Blumenkehl or Blue Asset Management LLC, or to contact the company about real estate investment opportunities in New Jersey, log onto the company website at www.blueassetmanagementllc.com or call the company directly at 973 835-1400.

Contact:
Charles Blumenkehl
Managing Partner
Blue Asset Management LLC
2282 Hamburg Tpke
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 835-1400 ext. 103
Fax (973) 835-8105

XZERES Receives LOI for $3.2 Million Turbine Order and Initial Purchase From Vietnam Customer

XZERES  Corp. (OTCBB: XPWR), designer, developer and producer of distributed generation, wind power systems for the small wind market (2.5kW-100kW) and power management and efficiency devices for the commercial and light industrial market

Wlsonville, Oregon, August 10, 2011 - XZERES  Corp. (OTCBB: XPWR), designer, developer and producer of distributed generation, wind power systems for the small wind market (2.5kW-100kW) and power management and efficiency devices for the commercial and light industrial market, announced today that it has received a Letter of Intent for a $3.2 million turbine order from its Vietnam customer following the successful completion of a pilot installation earlier this year.

"We are very pleased to have received this Letter of Intent for a $3.2 million turbine order, starting with a near term initial turbine purchase of 11 units from our Vietnam customer," said Frank Greco, CEO and President.  Mr. Greco further commented, "this Letter of Intent and initial purchase is our first turbine sales into the Vietnam market.  These turbines are being deployed for commercial and military applications and represent an initial estimated quantity of 100 turbines, for our Off Grid, Battery Charging, Marine versions of both our new 442SR next generation 10- kilowatt turbine, as well as our 2.5kW turbine small wind power system, to be deployed for remote island electrification.  We expect these 100 turbines will be delivered over the next 17 months; and while this is a substantial milestone for XZERES and particularly with respect to our initial penetration into Vietnam, we believe that there is potential for even more substantial business with this customer, as there are over 3,000 islands in Vietnam that will need power. Accordingly there is a significantly larger opportunity than our initial business with this customer, as island electrification projects continue to develop and such opportunities could potentially evolve to be XZERES' largest, single, global, turbine opportunity."  David N. Baker, Chairman added "Our gratitude to Frank for his dedication and tenacity in turning a potential opportunity into a significant, realized business outcome with tremendous results and strong prospects for further future business."

The Company believes that this first project in Vietnam will be its "anchor tenant" for Asia and looks forward to expanding its business beyond Vietnam to the Philippines, Japan and throughout Asia.

For more information about XZERES or any of its products, please visit www.xzeresenergy.com as well as www.xzeres.co.uk

About XZERES:
XZERES Corp. is a renewable energy and clean energy technology company that designs, develops, manufactures and markets distributed generation, wind power systems for the small wind (2.5kW-100kW) market as well as power management and power efficiency solutions for the commercial, light industrial and residential markets.  Our grid connected and off grid wind turbine systems, which consist of our 2.5kW and 10kW  devices and related equipment, are utilized for electrical power generation for applications and markets such as residential, micro-grid based rural and island electrification, agricultural, small business, rural electric utility systems, as well as other private, corporate infrastructure and government applications. Our wind power systems are focused on distributed energy, where a specific machine's energy output is largely or entirely used on-site where the equipment is installed, as well as grid connected applications. While many of our customers take advantage of their local net-metering rules within the United States and Feed In Tariffs that are often available in Europe and Internationally (to sell power back to the grid), our wind power systems are not dependent on transmission needs to carry the energy produced to another location and are therefore well suited for remote electrification, available with or without a battery coupled solution.  Our power management and power efficiency solutions are deployed primarily for commercial and light industrial applications, and secondarily residential usage and target both urban and rural customers.

Forward Looking Statements and Safe Harbor Statement:

The information provided herein may include forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. XZERES Corp. claims the protection of the safe-harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Reform Act. These "Forward-looking statements" are largely based on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends affecting the financial condition of our business. Such forward-looking statements include, in particular, projections about our future results included in our Exchange Act reports, statements about our plans, strategies, business prospects, changes and trends in our business and the markets in which we operate. These forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of terms and phrases such as "anticipates", "believes", "can", "could", "estimates", "expects", "goals", "forecasts", "hopes", "intends", "may", "plans", "projects", "targets", "will", and similar expressions or variations of these terms and similar phrases. Additionally, statements concerning future matters such as new business models, new products, product enhancements, new technologies, sales levels, expense levels and other statements regarding matters that are not historical are forward-looking statements. Management cautions that these forward-looking statements relate to future events or our future financial performance and are subject to business, economic, regulatory and other risks and uncertainties, both known and unknown, that may cause actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements of our business or our industry to be materially different from those expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements.

These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected, including without limitation, the following: (a)new business models may be more difficult and/or take longer than anticipated, may be more costly than anticipated and may have unanticipated adverse effects relating to the Company's business; (b) the challenge of compensating and retaining key employees; (c) the impact on the Company and our customers from the current domestic and international economic, geo-political and financial market conditions; (d) the success of our new products and new business models in achieving their expected benefits; (e) to perform as expected without material defects; (f) to be qualified and accepted by our customers, (g) to successfully compete with products, systems, technologies and services offered by our competitors; (h) we may not be successful in undertaking the steps currently planned in order to further develop the business; and (i) other risks and uncertainties described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Neither XZERES Corp. management nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements in this press release are made as of the date hereof, based on information available to us as of the date hereof, and subsequent facts or circumstances may contradict, obviate, undermine, or otherwise fail to support or substantiate such statements. We caution you not to rely on these statements without also considering the risks and uncertainties associated with these statements and our business that are addressed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission that are available on the SEC's web site located at www.sec.gov. Certain information included in this press release may supersede or supplement forward-looking statements in our other Exchange Act reports filed with the SEC. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to conform such statements to actual results or to changes in our expectations, except as required by applicable law or regulation.

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Suzanne Holbrook

Contact:
Tina Mortensen
XZERES Corp
9025 SW Hillman Court
Suite 3126
Wilsonville, OR 97070
503-388-7331

What Successful Women have in Common

what do successful women have in common anyway? That is actually a very easy question to answer because the attributes of success are actually fairly easily to ascertain and access.

Atlanta, GA, August 11, 2011 - So what do successful women have in common anyway? That is actually a very easy question to answer because the attributes of success are actually fairly easily to ascertain and access.

The main thing that successful women have in common is that they do not give up. They have strength and courage which gives them the tenacity and persistence required to stay in the game. This strength and courage usually comes from a strong character and strong moral values.

Therefore a successful woman will develop strength, courage and strong moral values. The best way to do this is to expose yourself to other women who have those qualities. Successful people spend time with other successful people.

The kind of individuals that you spend time around will have a strong impact on your world view, your capabilities and the faith you place in yourself. Your values, your beliefs and your actions will be reflected in your choice of companions.

That means you should spend time with other successful women. After tenacity the other thing successful women have in common is that they spend time with each other. They find other women to serve as role models and they spend their spare time with professionals.

Persons who spend time with losers or failures will begin to think that everybody is a loser or a failure and give up. Those who spend with successful people begin to believe that they can succeed.

This is why it is so important for women that want to succeed to participate in groups like the National Association of Professional Women or NAPW. Such groups can provide successful persons to inspire you.

Women need such role models because they are more social than men. Simply reading about successful women in books is not enough you must be around them to learn from them. Exposure to success breeds success. More importantly it provides what successful women have in common: inspiration.

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

A.C. Lawrence Hires Relocation Managing Director Dean Dunbar

New York City real estate brokerage A.C. Lawrence & Company announced today it has hired relocation specialist Dean Dunbar to head its Relocation Division as Managing Director.

New York, NY, August 08, 2011 (Straight Line PR) -- Renowned New York City real estate brokerage A.C. Lawrence & Company has announced big changes in its Relocation Division. The company has hired relocation specialist Dean Dunbar to head its Relocation Division as Managing Director.

Dunbar and his team of residential professionals left BOND New York, where the team was the highest producing, to expand A.C. Lawrence's relocation services ( http://www.aclawrence.com/corporate-relocation ). Senior agents Gus Waite and Terry Cade will assist Dunbar in leading the group, focusing on corporate relocations, sales, and luxury rentals ( http://www.aclawrence.com/furnished-apartments ). Dunbar's team closed over 300 total transactions over the past two years, and he was the recipient of the award for Senior Agent of the Year for both years at BOND.

"We're happy to welcome Dean and his top-producing team to A.C. Lawrence. As the economy, growth and hiring continue to expand in New York City, more and more corporations are turning to us to find homes for their executives and help them settle into their new lives in Manhattan," says Larry Friedman, Principal & Co-Founder, A.C. Lawrence & Company ( http://www.aclawrence.com/ ). "Dean will offer our corporate clients top level service while expanding the services we can offer large and small companies, as well as individuals relocating to our city."

Clients from the financial services arena, including investment and commercial banks, hedge funds, private equity firms and accounting firms have long worked with Dunbar, as his team delivers exemplary customer service, resulting in the highest customer satisfaction.

"Joining A.C. Lawrence has been absolutely seamless as the brokerage's systems and approach to client service already were running smoothly and aligned with our customers' high expectations," says Dunbar. "My team has been able to hit the ground running from the start, which is key as we're in the thick of hiring season for many companies."

About Dean Dunbar:
After graduating cum laude from Harvard University and earning his MBA from Harvard Business School, Dean Dunbar worked on Wall Street for almost a decade as a Vice President in Private Wealth Management at Goldman Sachs. Dunbar was also Managing Director of New Business Development for a start-up hedge fund.

About A.C. Lawrence & Company:
A.C. Lawrence & Company is a New York City-based real estate brokerage specializing in residential rentals and sales, corporate relocation, and commercial tenant and landlord representation and investment sales advisory. For additional information, visit http://www.ACLawrence.com

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ProGreen Properties, Inc. Announces Year-End 2011 Results

ProGreen Properties, Inc. [OTCBB: PGEI] www.progreenproperties.com, announced today its financial results for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2011.

Birmingham, Michigan, August 03, 2011 - ProGreen Properties, Inc. [OTCBB: PGEI] www.progreenproperties.com, announced today its financial results for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2011. The Company is expanding its property holdings in the Oakland County, Michigan, market and is demonstrating its ability to rehabilitate and lease or market residential properties that it acquires.

2011 Financial Results

For the year ended April 30, 2011, revenues increased to $253,063 from $7,718, an increase of $245,345 from the prior year ended April 30, 2010.

The Company reported a net loss for the year ended April 30, 2011 of $661,029, or a loss of $0.01 per share, compared to a net loss of $273,280 for the year ended April 30, 2010. The fiscal year 2011 net loss includes general and administrative costs of $233,311, legal and professional fees of $230,740, depreciation expense of $5,329 and interest expense of $110,613.

Jan Telander, CEO of ProGreen Properties, Inc., stated, "I am very encouraged with the progress we have made over the last 12 months. We have enhanced our property offerings and have increased revenues with more than 3,000%." He continued, "Beginning with the new 2012 fiscal year, we are looking to focus on revenue growth, as we leverage the groundwork we laid in 2010 and 2011 and look to enter the market for larger multi-family apartment complexes, subject to the availability of financing, and of course continue our current property acquisitions strategy."

About ProGreen Properties, Inc.
ProGreen Properties, Inc. (ProGreen) (OTCBB-PGEI) is a young company (2009) based in Birmingham, Michigan. ProGreen is engaged in the business of acquiring, refurbishing and upgrading potential income-producing residential real estate. ProGreen believes that Michigan offers some of the best investment opportunities in the presently distressed US property market.

This press release contains statements, which may constitute 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. 'Forward-looking statements' are based upon expectations, estimates and projections at the time the statements are made that involve a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated. Such factors include; our ability to create, sustain, manage or forecast our growth; our ability to attract and retain key personnel; changes in our business strategy or development plans; competition; business disruptions; adverse publicity; and international, national and local general economic and market conditions

Suzanne Holbrook

Contact:
Jan Telander
President CEO
ProGreen Properties, Inc.
380 North Old Woodward Avenue
Suite 226
Birmingham, MI 48009
Phone: (248) 530-0770
Fax: (248) 731-7407

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

NorthernGraphics.ca Announces Launch of New Graphics Business Website

NorthernGraphics.ca is pleased to announce the recent launch of its new company and its company website northerngraphics.ca

Cornwall, ON, August 09, 2011 - NorthernGraphics.ca is pleased to announce the recent launch of its new company and its company website www.northerngraphics.ca. NorthernGraphics.ca is an independent contractor service experienced in design and production of imagery, layouts, animations, web design, advertisement, as well as 3D modeling and animation services. NorthernGraphics.ca provides small to mid size business owners with graphical support to promote and advertise their products and services. NorthernGraphics.ca prides themselves on the ability to produce custom graphics accurately, quickly and at a cost effective price.

Samples of their work can be viewed on their gallery page. The focus of their website is geared towards promoting their ability to create custom graphics, websites, promotional material and technical illustrations. A second gallery page dedicated to their 3D production can be found on their site illustrating the diversity of the graphics they produce, from video game models, cartoon animations, and product advertisement. A complete list of services can be found on their company website.

For more information contact: Ron Spooner, Owner and lead graphic artist. NorthernGraphics.ca, northerngraphicsca@gmail.com, (613) 937-3068

Contact:
Ron Spooner
2D/3D Graphic Artist
Northern Graphics.ca
823 Glengarry Blvd
Cornwall, Ontario K6H 6P5
(613) 937-3068

Flag and Certificate Holder Preserves the Memories of Fallen Soldiers

Flag Connections has announced the sale of its Flag and Certificate Holder, intended to house precious items to preserve the memories of soldiers and law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty as well as veterans of military service.

Deer Park, NY, August 09, 2011 - Flag Connections has announced the sale of its Flag and Certificate Holder, intended to house precious items to preserve the memories of soldiers and law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty as well as veterans of military service.

Available in cherry or oak wood, the flag and doc case has a triangular top suited to hold the military and law enforcement memorial flags draped over the caskets of heroes at funeral services. The flag area measures 13.75 inches tall by 6.75 inches wide by 2.38 inches deep and accommodates the standard, folded 5-foot by 9.5-foot memorial flag.

Attached to the triangular top on the American flag and certificate holder is a rectangular frame that measures 10.25 inches wide by 24 inches tall by 2.38 inches deep. The area comes with a pre-cut mat, which can securely hold an 8.5-inch by 11-inch certificate. Customers have the option to order the background for the flag and document holder in blue or black to perfectly offset certificates of achievement, diplomas, commendations or degrees earned by their loved ones.

A highly-versatile piece, the flag and document holder's mat is removable, allowing customers to transform the case into an American flag and medal display unit. Additionally, customers can use the holder as an American flag and photo display piece by using the mat to frame a picture.

The Flag Connections' Flag and Certificate Holder is available with an engrave-able nameplate to fully personalize flag and photo displays or matted certificates. Cast in bronze, the nameplate can accommodate up to three lines of text.

The materials used in the production of the American flag and certificate frame are of the highest quality. Made in the USA, the display cases feature solid wood and genuine beveled glass, which provide a secure frame for precious mementos. With the Flag Connections Flag and Certificate Holder, customers can ensure that the memories of their loved ones are preserved tastefully and securely for generations to come.


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

Monday, August 8, 2011

Liz Orpwood Joins Food Sector Recruitment Specialist Henderson Brown

Food sector recruitment specialist Henderson Brown has strengthened its team with the appointment of Liz Orpwood, who joins the international recruitment agency as a consultant.

Belton in Rutland, UK, August 09, 2011 - Food sector recruitment specialist Henderson Brown (www.hendbrown.com) has strengthened its team with the appointment of Liz Orpwood, who joins the international recruitment agency as a consultant.

Liz has over 14 years of recruitment experience. Most recently she worked at Cooper Lomaz where she spent more than nine years recruiting for a wide range of companies. Her experience of recruiting employees at all levels from graduates to senior management and directors enables Liz to bring a wealth of experience to her new role.

Liz said: "In my previous job I worked with companies in the engineering, supply chain and food manufacturing sectors. I particularly enjoyed recruiting for roles in the food sector, so I am excited by my new role at Henderson Brown.

"Henderson Brown takes a grown-up approach to recruiting. It has an ethos of excellent customer service, of not hassling or pressuring people and of looking after both the client and the candidate. Essentially, Henderson Brown works in the same way that I do.

"I am really looking forward to meeting new clients, building strong, long-lasting business relationships and placing candidates in their ideal role where they have an opportunity to progress."

Steven Henderson, director of Henderson Brown, added: "Liz brings additional experience and expertise to our well-established team, allowing us to further strengthen our service to both clients and candidates."

Liz’s appointment follows the announcement earlier this year that Peter Fry, the former UK produce buying director for Tesco, had joined the company as a business consultant.

Henderson Brown are a specialist food sector recruitment agency, specialising in placing experienced fresh produce professionals in food jobs within the European food sector. Combining over 40 years experience in food and recruitment industries, Henderson Brown are uniquely placed to serve their clients and jobseekers alike.
Contact:Steven Henderson, 07760 768067, steven@hendbrown.com

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Algorythm Solutions Ltd
10 Torkington St
Stamford, Lincolnshire PE9 2UY
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New Word City LLC announces the Publication of How the West Was Toured

New Word City LLC announces the publication of How the West Was Toured, a new eBook by the bestselling author and award-winning travel writer and frequent New York Times and National Public Radio contributor Tony Perrottet.

Boston, MA, August 08, 2011 - (Straight Line PR) - New Word City LLC announces the publication of How the West Was Toured, a new eBook by the bestselling author and award-winning travel writer and frequent New York Times and National Public Radio contributor Tony Perrottet.

The Union Pacific Railroad opened the immensity of the American West to Gilded Age adventurers. Perrottet retraces the first transcontinental train trip and recaptures the spirit of 1869.

About the Author:
The need for perpetual motion has always been Tony Perrottet’s defining trait. From his current home in the East Village of Manhattan, he has traveled to Fiji, Iceland, Tierra del Fuego, and Zanzibar, while contributing to The New York Times, Smithsonian magazine, Condé Nast Traveler, Slate, Outside, The Village Voice, and the London Sunday Times. His work has been selected for the Best American Travel Writing series four times. Perrottet is the author of five books, most recently Napoleon’s Privates and The Sinner’s Grand Tour. He is also a regular guest on National Public Radio and the History Channel, where he has spoken about everything from the Crusades to the birth of disco.

About New Word City:
New Word City LLC is a leader in the emerging field of digital publishing, specializing in and pioneering short-form eBooks on a variety of topics, such as biographies, business, fiction, food, history, sports, and travel. Its eBooks appear regularly on a number of bestseller lists. Its titles are also featured each week on the Starbucks Digital Network.

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What IS an Entrepreneur? CDBaby Founder Derek Sivers Tells the Story

In 1998 Derek Sivers built CDBaby.com as a way to get his music to his (hopefully) larger audience. A decade later, he sold his $100,000,000 a year business for $22,000,000 - and pledged most of that windfall to help Independent Musicians thrive. His new book, published by Seth Godin's Domino Project, is a guide to looking at business from a totally new direction. And quite possibly the best non-business business book ever written.

New York, NY, August 08, 2011 (Straight Line PR) -- Tens of thousands of consulting books hit the shelves every year. Most of them written by MBA types who have learned to turn thousand dollar buzzwords into hefty consulting fees. While these books create short term buzz they tend to fade very quickly. Mostly because they lack the depth and insights which can only be brought about by real entrepreneurs in the trenches.

What are the fundamentals of business and entrepreneurship? Building for the customer. Within your lifestyle.

Derek Sivers, the founder of CDBaby.com, penned Anything You Want - 40 Lessons For A New Kind Of Entrepreneur ( http://amzn.to/Anything-You-Want ) as a memoir. An accidental success journal of critical insights on founding and growing a very successful e-commerce business.

The book is a quick read. But like a great wine we suggest that you take your time and let every page settle on the palate like a vintage cabernet.

Sivers' book is void of any traditional business jargon. Instead, it focuses on counter-intuitive principles. Ones that only make sense to businesses dedicated to genuinely serving the best interests of their customers.

A short YouTube video by Sivers, which illustrates how to start a business on the cheap, "Start Now. No funding needed", can be seen at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KLnXjqKL5g

Some key points from the book:

* "Business is not about money. It's about making dreams come true for others and for yourself."
* "Making a company is a great way to improve the world while improving yourself."
* "When you make a company, you make a Utopia. It's where you design your perfect world."
* "You can't please everyone, so proudly exclude people."
* "Little things make all the difference. If you find even the smallest way to make people smile, they'll remember you more for that smile than for all of your other fancy business model stuff."

Derek Sivers sold CDBaby for $22 million in 2008. He founded it in 1998 with a bankroll of $500. While the return on investment is legendary, this book is not about making money. It is about connecting with the customer and building value for them and the world. Do that, and Sivers claims you just might make the money. But you are GUARANTEED to make a difference.

This book ( http://sivers.org/a ) is a classic which, like CDBaby, will build value for generations because of its practical, no nonsense simplicity. Every now and then entrepreneurs need to get back to the basics. According to Sivers those basics are:

1. Start with a dream
2. Take massive action
3. Listen to your customers, and the market.
4. Build value
5. Learn from your experience, and most importantly...
6. Care about your customers (as much or) more than you care about yourself.

In the words of Oliver Twist, "may I have some more please, sir?"

Anything You Want - 40 Lessons For A New Kind Of Entrepreneur is available from Amazon at http://amzn.to/Anything-You-Want

About Derek Sivers:
After making a living as a professional musician, Derek Sivers went looking for ways to sell his own CD online and ended up creating CD Baby, once the largest seller of independent music on the web with over $100M in sales for over 150,000 musician clients. Since 2008, Derek has traveled the world and stayed busy creating and nurturing creative endeavors, like Muckwork, his newest company where teams of efficient assistants help musicians do their "uncreative dirty work." Derek writes regularly on creativity, entrepreneurship, and music on his blog: http://sivers.org/ . He can be contacted via e-mail at derek@sivers.org

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Sunday, August 7, 2011

Industry Expert Named Managing Partner, Leadership Development Practice For Executive Development Associates

Executive Development Associates, Inc. (EDA), a leader in creating custom-designed executive development strategies, systems, and programs, today announced the addition of Robert (Bob) Mann as Head of its Leadership Development Practice.

New York, NY, August 08, 2011 - Executive Development Associates, Inc. (EDA), a leader in creating custom-designed executive development strategies, systems, and programs, today announced the addition of Robert (Bob) Mann as Head of its Leadership Development Practice.

"Dr. Mann’s extensive international experience in executive development, global leadership, talent, management, cultural transformation and global corporate strategy further positions EDA as a global leader in executive development. He will work in partnership with me on enhancing EDA’S client offerings in critical areas of strategic leadership development," says Bonnie Hagemann, CEO of Executive Development Associates. The number one challenge facing CEOs and their organizations is having the executive talent needed to position their organizations for the future, especially in complex and volitile market environments. Dr. Mann joining the firm further enhances our abilities to ensure global organizations have the executive talent necessary to achieve their strategic goals.

In order to provide the best leadership for the top-of-the-house leadership development, EDA sought a leader with both line leader and consulting experience. Dr. Mann has both. For most of his career, Bob held executive positions in global businesses in the US and abroad. Prior to joining EDA, Bob served as a senior executive of UBS, one of the world’s leading global financial services firms. During his 13-year tenure in London, Zurich and the U.S., he was a member of the UBS Group Managing Board and held the position of Managing Director, Global Learning & Development. In this capacity he led the UBS Leadership Institute reporting to the Group CEO, with responsibility for the senior-most leadership development across the firm.

Before joining UBS, Dr. Mann headed Executive Education and Development worldwide for Texaco. Prior to Texaco, he led client engagements as a Principal at EDA. He began his career at Xerox Corporation where he held the position of Head of Talent Management. As he returns to lead EDA’s Leadership Development Practice, he specializes in helping clients leverage leadership capability for strategic growth. The execution of strategically aligned leadership development solutions is his area of expertise based on over 30 years of experience in the field.

In addition to bringing his expertise to the field through his leadership and consulting with EDA, Dr. Mann also serves as a faculty member at the John F. Welch College of Business, Sacred Heart University and as Executive Director of the Global Leadership Strategy Network.

About EDA:
Founded in 1982, EDA has a 29-year history of successfully designing and delivering custom-designed, world-class executive development programs for high potentials and senior executives. EDA has worked at the top of the house with leading organizations around the world. In addition to executive development, executive assessment and executive coaching, EDA has led the state-of-the-art with innovative, high-impact solutions, proprietary processes, research and publications with 4 published books in the field, numerous published articles and Trends research in Executive Development, High Potential Development and Executive Coaching. For more information contact Dawn Ciarlone at 866 EXEC DEV (393-2338) ext. 106.

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Bonnie Hagemann
Executive Development Associates
4 NE 10th Street, #171
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
866-393-2338 ext. 201