For 40th Anniversary "Forty & Fierce" Show Production and Tour
New York, NY, September 11, 2013 - SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK, the venerable and Grammy nominated a cappella ensemble has announced the launch of their first ever fan driven funding endeavor with Indiegogo. The Indiegogo campaign target goal is to raise $35,000. The funds will be used to offset production costs for SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK'S 40TH ANNIVERSARY: FORTY & FIERCE show and tour which will be celebrated from January 2014 - January 2015.
"We did a lot of talking, soul-searching, and brainstorming and ultimately felt that the independent spirit that has fueled all our artistic endeavors and been the driving force to our longevity couldn't be better served than by partnering with our fans and Indiegogo on this milestone celebration and venture," stated Sweet Honey's Carol Maillard.
Sweet Honey's "FORTY & FIERCE" show will be the group's most ambitious and adventurous live performance presentation to date. It will be their first scripted show, helmed by noted Director/Choreographer Dianne McIntyre. It will feature several new original compositions, medley's comprised of some of their most popular songs, special guest musicians and vocalists, and intimate personal stories by each member that will be woven into a retrospective look at their incredible journey over the past four decades.
The group also intends to make it their most technically advanced show as well. It will feature theatrical designed and extensive lighting, a visual fusion of archival film/video and still images, newly created performance costumes, and special staging/set components.
The Indiegogo funds will be dedicated entirely to covering the production costs for the show, which is being independently produced by their company, SHE-ROCKS 5 Productions. The group is currently in the embryonic creative and development process, but will kick-off their anniversary year with performances at UC Berkeley's Zellerbach Auditorium, February 12th, the Music Center at Strathmore in Washington, DC., March 1st, and the prestigious "Celebrity Series in Boston" at Symphony Hall on March 2nd. They are also planning a FORTY & FIERCE television special and a commemorative CD comprised of forty of the most popular songs they've recorded and released on twenty-three CD's since their inception.
Sweet Honey fan contributions are tiered on several levels starting from $10.00. The ensemble is offering a wide range of perks to their fans in exchange for contributions including; VIP concert tickets and post-concert Meet & Greets; a wide range of never before released memorabilia; tee-shirts; specially packaged musical downloads; and other promotional items and merchandise.
For more information about SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK'S 40TH ANNIVERSARY: FORTY & FIERCE Indiegogo campaign go to http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/sweet-honey-in-the-rock-still-fierce-at-forty
Contact:
Chip Schutzman
Miles High Productions
P.O. Box 93157
Hollywood, CA 90093
323-806-0400
chip@mileshighproductions.com
http://www.mileshighproductions.com
Straight Line PR is a public relations and marketing agency which provides business to business communication within the trade media now offers Membership packages for Press releases and video distribution services.
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Just Me Magazine Celebrates its One Year Anniversary This October: The Online Magazine to Donate 10% Of Ticket Proceeds to Motivated Awareness & Stop the Violence Foundations
Chicago, Illinois, September 10, 2013 - Just Me Magazine is pleased to announce their first anniversary arrives this October. The online magazine is throwing an anniversary celebration for over 100 guests, with 10% of the ticket proceeds donated to the Motivated Awareness and Stop the Violence Foundations. The anniversary event will kick off Just Me Magazine's new focus on monthly networking events. These events will assist business owners, entrepreneurs and musical artists, aiding them with the information they need to improve their business or craft, and will mark the beginning of the expansion of Just Me Magazine.
Created by Alice Boswell, Just Me Magazine gives small businesses, entertainers and individuals the chance to shine. The magazine's motto is “You don't have to be a celebrity to be a STAR!” and Just Me Magazine demonstrates this with their mix of compelling stories and features of everyday people. The magazine is offered free to both visitors and individuals featured in the issues. Advertising costs are set at affordable rates in line with a small business' marketing budget. Just Me Magazine has featured articles about family, health, legal issues and more. Their goal is to be entertaining, informative and enjoyable for all, while helping the individuals within.
The one year anniversary celebration for Just Me Magazine will be held October 25, 2013 at 7:00 P.M at Ravens Place – Ultra Lounge. The event will feature live music, food, raffles and more. Gift bags will be given to the first 50 attendees, and the attendees must be age 30 and up. Tickets are available now at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/447968. The magazine staff and writers look forward to celebrating this anniversary and many to come with the Just Me Magazine community. The magazine recently commemorated their anniversary with a commercial available for viewing at http://youtu.be/Bx2jGTlpHaA
Just Me Magazine is currently seeking sponsors for the anniversary event to contribute $3,500 to the celebration. This amount ensures sponsors have ample opportunity to promote their business to approxmiately 100-150 guests. All sponsors receive five tickets to the event.
For more information, please visit http://justmemagazine.com
Contact: Alice Y. Boswell
(630) 455-5593
aboswell@justmemagazine.com
Contact:
Alice Y. Boswell
Just Me Magazine, Inc.
PO Box 748
Oak Lawn, IL 60454
(630) 455-5593
advertise@justmemagazine.com
http://justmemagazine.com
Innova Biosciences, the inventor of the world’s easiest to use antibody labeling kits, is pleased to announce the launch of a site-specific bioconjugation technology for attaching antibodies to gold nanoparticles.
Lincolnshire, UK, September 05, 2013 - Innova Biosciences, the inventor of the world’s easiest to use antibody labeling kits, is pleased to announce the launch of a site-specific bioconjugation technology for attaching antibodies to gold nanoparticles.
Innova’s core business is ‘bioconjugation’ – the joining of two molecules to form a hybrid ‘conjugate’. Conjugates are used in diagnostic tests in hospitals and research labs around the world and in consumer items such as pregnancy test kits. Traditional methods for producing gold conjugates do not provide any control over the orientation of antibodies on the surface of the gold, which may lead to poor performance. Innova’s latest conjugation kit, InnovaCoat® Gold-Hydrazide, allows antibodies to be conjugated via the Fc region, resulting in functional orientation on the nanoparticle surface and enhanced assay sensitivity.
Commenting on the launch of the new conjugation kit Dr Nick Gee, CEO of Innova Biosciences said: “In clinical diagnostics and point-of-care testing there is a desire for more sensitive detection systems to achieve earlier diagnosis and better treatment outcomes, for the benefit of human and veterinary health. This new product combines InnovaCoat® gold nanoparticle stabilisation technology and antibody orientation technology to enhance the performance of antibody-based diagnostic reagents.”
About Innova Biosciences Limited:
Innova Biosciences is a growing, dynamic, ISO 9001:2008 business based in Cambridge, UK. At the core of Innova's business are the Lightning-Link®, InnovaCoat® and Thunder-Link® technologies, which simplify the production of antibody-based reagents. The expanding portfolio is sold to research laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies and diagnostic companies worldwide. For more information, please see www.innovabiosciences.com.
Contact:
Mathew Taylor
Director
Algorythm Solutions Ltd
10 Torkington St, Stamford
Lincolnshire PE9 2UY
+44 (0)773 403 2112
mtaylor@algorythmsolutions.com
http://www.algorythmsolutions.com
Insurance King is making it easier to save money on car insurance for residents in the Champaign, Illinois area.
Champaign, IL, September 02, 2013 - Insurance King Champaign,IL Quote Hotline 217-615-7603. Insurance King is making it easier to save money on car insurance for residents in the Champaign, Illinois area. Visit http://www.insurancekingquote.com or call the hotline setup for Champaign IL and the surrounding are at 217-615-7603 after hours and weekend service is available.
Insurance King has been serving the Northern IL and Southern Wisconsin Regions since the year 2000 and Insurance King has sold over 50,000 policies Insurance King also has licensed agents in Indiana, New Mexico, Iowa, Ohio, and Mississippi. Insurance King will be offering car liability insurance with rates as low as $29 for down payments. Insurance King also will be offering Full Coverage, Motorcycle, and Renters Insurance for people in the Danville, IL area. Please note that rates vary by age, sex, zip code, driving records, and vehicles.
“People have been contacting us and can’t figure out how we are so much cheaper than everyone else. The answer is simple says Dan Block founder of Insurance King; We already have a system setup and the only expense is advertising which is made up with the sales of new policies. So we are passing on the savings to our clients by not charging agency fees for new business in new marketed areas.”
To get a quote fill out the form at http://www.insurancekingquote.com or call the Champaign IL hotline at 217-615-7603.
Contact:
Dan Block
Insurance King
127 N. Alpine Rd.
Rockford, IL 61107
217-615-7603
dan@insurancekingquote.com
http://www.insurancekingquote.com
Chad Nilsson can help you to start earning generous commissions on the 100% Power Lead System! Find out how.
Eagan, MN, September 02, 2013 - Chad Nilsson can help you to start earning generous commissions on the 100% Power Lead System! Find out how.
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Chad Nilsson
WCN, Inc.
Eagan, MN
651-330-8032
Chad.nilsson@gmail.com
http://WhoIsChadNilsson.com
Insurance King is making it easier to save money on car insurance for residents in the Decatur, Illinois area.
Decatur, IL, September 02, 2013 - Insurance King Danville,IL Quote Hotline 217-615-7603. Insurance King is making it easier to save money on car insurance for residents in the Decatur, Illinois area. Visit http://www.insurancekingquote.com or call the hotline setup for Decatur IL and the surrounding are at 217-615-7603 after hours and weekend service is available.
Insurance King has been serving the Northern IL and Southern Wisconsin Regions since the year 2000 and have sold over 50,000 policies Insurance King also has licensed agents in Indiana, New Mexico, Iowa, Ohio, and Mississippi. Insurance King will be offering car liability insurance with rates as low as $29 for down payments. Insurance King also will be offering Full Coverage, Motorcycle, and Renters Insurance for people in the Danville, IL area. Please note that rates vary by age, sex, zip code, driving records, and vehicles.
“People have been contacting us and can’t figure out how we are so much cheaper than everyone else. The answer is simple says Dan Block founder of Insurance King; We already have a system setup and the only expense is advertising which is made up with the sales of new policies. So we are passing on the savings to our clients by not charging agency fees for new business in new marketed areas.”
To get a quote fill out the form at http://www.insurancekingquote.com or call the Decatur IL hotline at 217-615-7603.
Contact:
Dan Block
Insurance King
127 N. Alpine Rd.
Rockford, IL 61107
217-615-7603
dan@insurancekingquote.com
http://www.insurancekingquote.com
One of the most popular games for little girls everywhere is playing dress up. Now, it's easy for any little girl and her friends to dress up as little Princesses, thanks to online retailer Yagoozon.
Sebring, FL, August 31, 2013 (Straight Line PR) -- One of the most popular games for little girls everywhere is playing dress up. Whether it's just one of mom's old dresses and a pair of her heels; or the full boat, with make-up, costumes, and a family fashion show, dressing up has been a part of life for young girls for as long as... well, as long as there have been little girls. And what is one of the most popular dress-up fantasies for little girls? Dressing up like a princess!
Now, it's as easy as 1-2-3 to dress up one little girl and her two friends as three little Princesses. Online retailer Yagoozon makes it simple with their Princess Party Favor Kit, which includes: 3 Jeweled Tiaras, 3 Pink Feather Boas, 3 Pink Tutus and 3 Silver Star Wands. The complete kit for 3 girls is less than $20, making it affordable for practically any family.
The Princess Party Favor Kit was created by Inc 500 Retailer of The Year Yagoozon, Inc. after numerous requests from customers throughout the online world.
"We are genuinely excited to introduce the Princess Party Favor Kit ( http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EBO5TAC ) on Amazon.com," said Justin Ligeri, CEO of Yagoozon. "The initial feedback we have received from parents and their parties is incredible and very exciting."
The Princess Party Favor Kit can be seen in detail in a short YouTube video, which can be found at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_e1wH9dgJg
The Princess Party Favor package includes:
* Three six-foot-long Pink Feather Boas
* Three silver-tone Jeweled Tiaras w/ Heart-shaped central stones
* Three sequined Silver Star Wands
* Three adjustable Pink Princess Tutus with Rose Applique
Each pink tutu has two layers of tulle and features 5 white roses with 2 leaves per rose. Tutus can be used individually or on top one another for up to 6 layers & 15 roses. Adjusts to child girl waist sizes 15-36". The Princess Party Favor Kit is available now at Yagoozon, and qualifies for free shipping on Amazon orders totaling over $25.
About Yagoozon, Inc.:
Yagoozon is the fastest growing online retailer of toys, costumes, and novelty items. The company focuses on customer service and purchaser simplification. Headquartered in Sebring, FL, Yagoozon leverages the strengths of the Amazon retail platform, adding their self-described "obsession" with excellent customer service, to take online retailing to a whole new level.
For more information, visit Yagoozon online at http://www.amazon.com/b?me=A393ZKPVGVX3TX or find Yagoozon on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Yagoozon/226200834154092
Press Contact:
Phil Berman
Phiberman@gmail.com
863-800-0485
Yagoozon, Inc.
1843 US Highway 27 N.
Sebring, FL 33870
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Contact:
Phil Berman
Yagoozon, Inc.
1843 US Highway 27 N.
Sebring, FL 33870
863-800-0485
Phiberman@gmail.com
http://www.amazon.com/b?me=A393ZKPVGVX3TX
Luxury Travel Ltd. Embraces Asean Countries With Niche Products at ITB Asia in Singapore. Travel Professionals Find Luxury Travel at Stand K25 , Hall 404.
Hanoi, Vietnam, August 30, 2013 - Luxury Travel Ltd. (www.luxurytravels.asia) Embraces Asean Countries With Niche Products at ITB Asia in Singapore . Travel Professionals Find Luxury Travel at Stand K25 , Hall 404.
The company specialises in planning and organising incentive trips and has been one of the leading Mice destination firms in Vietnam for more than 8 years.
Hung Nguyen, the company’s Mice department manager said Vietnam has something for everyone in cities like Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and the centre in areas such as Nha Trang, Hue, Danang and Hoian.
“Luxury Travel Ltd. is the first travel company in Vietnam specialising in luxury, leisure, and incentive holidays. We have first-hand knowledge in M.I.C.E and excellent relations with suppliers in the Mice industry for whatever event or incentive holiday travellers want. Name it and we make it happen,” said founder and CEO Pham Ha.
The company promotes Vietnam as a preferred new destination for both domestic and international MICE travel but can arrange successful Mice trips to Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand.
“We will also promote its leisure luxury short trips at this year’s show. Asean countries are our great markets, with direct convenient flights, no visa. They have purchasing powers. Today’s luxury travellers want to be entertained and stimulated, rather than simply pampered.” added Pham Ha
“They want off-the-beaten-track experiences; crave efficient and seamless travel and value for money. They are also interested in short trips, family travel, a bit of adventure, local culture and authentic experiences. Our leisure travel programmes to show at ITB Asia are designed to catch this trend.”
Visit www.luxurytravels.asia
Contact:
Link Doan
Luxury Travel Group Ltd
05 Nguyen Truong To Street
Ba Dinh Dist
Hanoi, Vietnam 71000
+84.4.3927 4120
phamha@luxurytravelvietnam.com
http://www.luxurytravelvietnam.com
Luxury Travel Ltd. reveals “ the best of Vietnam and Cambodia in 14 days” in the best selling multi country tour package in August.
Hanoi, Vietnam, August 29, 2013 - Luxury Travel Ltd. (www.luxurytravels.asia) reveals “ the best of Vietnam and Cambodia in 14 days” in the best selling multi country tour package in August.
“On this fourteen day trip, you will discover the wonders of Ha Long Bay, Hue and the picturesque port town of Hoi An, a favorite with many travelers. Also on the tour is the lush Mekong Delta, the amazing Cu Chi tunnels and vibrant Ho Chi Minh City (aka Saigon). After leaving HCMC, you will fly to Siem Reap in Cambodia to discover the marvel of the Angkor Complex, including Angkor Thom, Angkor Wat, Bayon, Banteray Srei and countless other masterpieces of Khmer architecture.” Says David Nguyen, Director of Sales and Marketing of Luxury Travel Ltd.
The tour prices start from 2042 USD per person from 2 people, including almost every things, local guide, domestic and international flights, accommodation, meals, transfers.
“The beauty of our Vietnam and Cambodia tour is the flavors of first hand - knowledge, authentic, unique, sophisticated, excellent service handled by local travel experts. This trip has been carefully designed to capture the crème de la crème, essence, culture or food of the region it visits, allowing you to really get to grips with a particular area, provide a unique experience in the destination, promote cultural understanding and exchange, flow smoothly from place to place, allow time for relaxation and exploration on your own, provide maximum value, and very importantly to be enjoyable. The itinerary can be modified to suit your tastes, timeframe, budget, and special interests.”adds David.
Serving today’s most sophisticated travelers, Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravels.asia) is exceptional in designing tailor-made tours, providing unique travel experiences and luxury travel products in Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand). Opened in 2004, the Luxury Travel Company Limited has its own offices, luxury vehicles, luxury travel advisors, and representative offices in California, London, Berlin, Bunos Aires, and Brisbane. The company’s depth of experience and large infrastructure enable it to create unique itineraries with the operational confidence to fulfill clients’ expectations.
For booking online, visit www.luxurytravelvietnam.com
Contact:
Link Doan
Luxury Travel Group Ltd
05 Nguyen Truong To Street
Ba Dinh Dist
Hanoi, Vietnam 71000
+84.4.3927 4120
phamha@luxurytravelvietnam.com
http://www.luxurytravelvietnam.com
Infographic Offers Tips and Tricks for Ideal Campus Living to Incoming Freshmen and Their Parents
St. Louis, MO, August 28, 2013 – In an effort to ease students’ transition into their first year of college, Varsity Tutors, a premier one-on-one private tutoring and test prep provider, today released an infographic that details the ins and outs of dorm living. Entitled “Anatomy of a College Dorm Room,” the infographic highlights the basic essentials that every student needs to achieve the ideal campus housing experience.
2.46 million students elect to live on campus each year, a population that includes 78 percent of all college freshmen. Most new students are living independently for the first time, and adjusting to life on campus can be difficult.
“As a student, your living arrangement affects every aspect of your life, from your social experience to your academic performance,” said Varsity Tutors founder and CEO Chuck Cohn. “Varsity Tutors aims to help students more easily navigate their first year of college so they can achieve success all around.”
The infographic from Varsity Tutors features the layout of a typical dorm room and calls out tips and tricks for every element of dorm life, from hygiene and storage to study time and entertainment. Advice for those who are new to campus housing includes:
* Making sure to check whether your school provides regular or extra-long mattresses before you buy sheets for your bed.
* For extra security, buying a laptop tether to secure your computer to your desk when you’re not in your room.
* Remembering to bring extension cords to accommodate potential problems with room layout and limited outlets.
The infographic also highlights other key statistics on college students living on campus. View the full infographic at http://www.varsitytutors.com/blog/anatomy+of+a+college+dorm+room+infographic.
For more information about Varsity Tutors and its services, visit www.varsitytutors.com.
About Varsity Tutors:
Varsity Tutors is a premier private academic tutoring and test prep provider designed to help students at all levels of education achieve academic excellence. Varsity Tutors delivers in-home, personalized, one-on-one instruction in any subject from STEM to the humanities and customized preparation for all standardized exams, including ISEE, SSAT, SAT, ACT and graduate exams such as the GRE, LSAT, MCAT and GMAT. Students from elementary to graduate school are expertly matched with an exceptional tutor who is best able to address their unique needs and goals. To ensure satisfaction and safety, only the highest caliber tutors are selected to join Varsity Tutors following a rigorous screening process. Varsity Tutors currently serves 25 cities nationwide and offers a variety of tutoring packages. Students and their families interested in learning more about Varsity Tutors should visit varsitytutors.com.
Contact:
Cathryn Sloane
Marketing Coordinator
Varsity Tutors LLC
St. Louis, MO
314-740-6075
cathryn@varsitytutors.com
http://www.varsitytutors.com/
Pass Rate on Licensing Exam Jumped 77 to 100 Percent Using Direct Evidence of Student Learning through ExamSoft Technology Platform
Dallas, Texas, August 27, 2013 – The Texas State Technical College West Texas (TSTC) LVN to ADN Nursing Program was able to increase the pass rate on the National Council Licensing Exam (NCLEX) from 77 percent to 100 percent by taking a strategic and aggressive approach to assessment. TSTC-West Texas was able to improve programmatic effectiveness and student retention based on evidence and insights in student learning using ExamSoft’s intelligent assessment platform, the company announced today.
TSTC-West Texas is part of a state performance-based pilot program that only reimburses the institution when graduates secure a job within their field of study. In 2011, with the NCLEX pass rate at 77 percent and retention rate near 50 percent, TSTC-West Texas was placed on conditional status by the Texas Board of Nursing and could not admit any new students. TSTC-West Texas decided to adopt an assessment platform to help completely revamp and refine their curriculum and better help their students learn, prepare for and pass the NCLEX – a barrier to employment for nurses. Since implementing ExamSoft, the NCLEX pass rate, retention rate and employment rate among graduates are all 100 percent.
“Since our state funding depends on our students graduating and getting jobs, their success is our success,” said Shawntay Sparks, Instructor and Program Chair, Texas State Technical College West Texas LVN to ADN Nursing Program. “By taking a strategic approach to assessment using ExamSoft’s platform, we can easily track and measure performance across a wide set of learning outcomes and it gives us the tools and evidence we need to remediate students on a individual basis, refine our curriculum, increase retention and help students succeed in their careers.”
TSTC-West Texas uses ExamSoft to design, manage and administer all exams, tests and quizzes in a computer-based platform and enables them to “tag” every question to learning objectives so they can track and measure student performance. With data available immediately after each exam, faculty use the learning analytics to inform targeted feedback for students and implement remediation strategies based on students’ individual needs. Longitudinal assessment data gives TSTC-West Texas the evidence they need to track students over time and map and refine their curriculum.
“We’re excited to see the kind of dramatic turn around TSTC-West Texas has seen because it shows how important a role technology and data can play in helping drive student success,” said Daniel Muzquiz, Chief Executive Officer of ExamSoft. “We thrive on helping institutions and programs succeed in their missions by giving them the technology and insights they need to help engage their students, enhance the learning experience and improve outcomes.”
In addition to being able to enhance revenue reimbursements from the state, TSTC-West Texas was taken off conditional admittance by the Texas Board of Nursing in October 2012 and anticipates being placed on full approval in January 2014. TSTC-West Texas’ accelerated online nursing program, established in 2008, includes two campuses serving 26 rural counties and trains students to become registered nurses.
“We have students scattered around the state who face and conquer challenges every day for the opportunity to achieve their degree and become better nurses, so we strive to deliver a high quality education with a non-traditional approach,” said Sparks. “In an online accelerated program, there is no time to allow a student to get behind and ExamSoft gives us the tools to find and address issues immediately and the technology is so solid that we can rely on it to support the program, and the students, in reaching this goal.”
For more information about ExamSoft, visit http://www.examsoft.com.
About ExamSoft Worldwide, Inc.
ExamSoft provides scalable and flexible intelligent assessment solutions that give educators actionable outcomes data and insights to help every student. Its software puts the data back in the hands of faculty and enables clients to more efficiently and practically administer direct assessments and analyze resulting data to improve curricular design, test design, and accreditation compliance. ExamSoft has served hundreds of prominent academic, certification, and licensing institutions for more than 15 years and has successfully administered millions of exams. For more information, please visit www.examsoft.com, or follow ExamSoft on Facebook and Twitter.
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Anne Jenkins
Communications Strategy Group
3225 East 2nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
703-624-6125
ajenkins@csg-pr.com
http://www.csg-pr.com
SAFE International is a leading provider of self defense training in North America. SAFE International is pleased to announce the launch of SAFE International Certified Partner, Self-Defense Manitoba, who will provide a focused marketing campaign to provide self defense to women, corporations and high school students.
Winnipeg, MB, August 27, 2013 (Straight Line PR) -- SAFE International™ is a leading provider of self defense training in North America. It currently operates throughout Canada and has expanded to include SAFE International Certified Partner, Self-Defense Manitoba, with a focused marketing campaign to provide Winnipeg self defense to women, men, corporations and high schools. SAFE International has delivered training to over one hundred thousand (175,000) people since 1994. Self-Defense Manitoba is owned and managed by Chris Friesen, Managing Principal, who is a professional teaching Director and self-defense instructor.
Mr. Friesen began Self-Defense Manitoba in the Spring of 2013 and has become the first SAFE International™ Certified Partner in Canada. He saw there was a lack of practical and effective self defense instruction for people in the province of Manitoba. The SAFE International high school courses have become known for their instruction on how to deal with conflict before it starts rather than just deal with the physical side of self defense. While self protection is a serious topic, the SAFE instructors have managed to develop a course that integrates humour while still getting a serious message across to students/clients. Chris Friesen will be teaching specially tailored Winnipeg Corporate self defense courses in the corporate environment, particularly to companies/organizations that are in higher risk professions including health care, real estate, sales people, etc. Self protection is a not only a necessity, but is also a form of insurance that will make your business more profitable and your employees more confident and secure. Workplace violence is a serious issue and SAFE has the ability to teach workplace staff how to deal with all aspects of confrontation including the Awareness/Avoidance stages along with Verbal Diffusing skills and physical self defense.
SAFE International Certified Partners also offer specialized Women’s Self Defense Winnipeg courses to women’s groups, including their Women’s Self Defense Parties. Twenty five percent of women will be assaulted during their lifetime. This is an alarming fact especially since over forty seven percent of crime is unreported. Women will know their attacker fifty seven percent of the time according to studies. Women lead busy lives and need easy to remember tactics that work in real-life situations. They also need training that fits into their busy schedules. SAFE International Certified Partner instructors understand the challenges that women face and offer classes, group seminars and private lessons to fit into anyone's schedule.
SAFE International has become North America’s most popular high school course for both boys and girls due to the fact that they don't teach martial arts, but rather a practical approach to personal safety with an emphasis on recognizing and avoiding potentially dangerous situations. All instructors are certified through SAFE International™ and have a unique ability to reach the students in an effective and memorable manner. SAFE International has traditionally focused on self defense instruction for high school students. It offers 1, 3, 4 or 5 hour courses which can be taught over consecutive days or all in one day depending upon the school/ organization's needs. They offer High School self defense customized to the class needs and expectations. Each session includes discussion, role playing and a practical physical component ending with their famous simulated attacks in which the students get the opportunity to practice their newly learned skills on a padded instructor. These are real-world tactics that can be used by anyone against violent and stressful attacks.
Contact SAFE International Certified Partner Chris Friesen to schedule self defense for your corporation, group, or school. You can visit their websites at www.safeinternationalmanitoba.biz. You can also email Chris Friesen directly by email at chrisfriesen@safeinternationalmanitoba.biz. You can also reach Mr. Friesen toll free at 1-800-465-5972.
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What happens when you merge a team of hip Californian designers with one of hip-hop’s most buzz-worthy artists?
Los Angeles, CA, August 26, 2013 – What happens when you merge a team of hip Californian designers with one of hip-hop’s most buzz-worthy artists? You get a distinct capsule collection of understated yet thought provoking jewelry that says just enough. “I designed this for the girls who express more with less. There’s no need to do the talking when your jewelry can do it for you,” explains renowned artist Kreayshawn.
Whatever you’ve heard about the Bay Area musician and director, Kreayshawn is nothing if not scrappy. Born in September 1989 in San Francisco, as Natassia Zolot, to a teenage single mother, the pocket-sized artist relied on her wits to navigate the roughest sections of the city. By the age of 16, she found herself in a pivotal moment that would forever change her life and prompt her to become the pioneer she is today, turning hardship into empowerment and fueling her future through drive and creativity.
With a record deal from Columbia Records and a true cult following, it is clear to see why OK1984 jumped at the opportunity to team up with this gorgeous powerhouse. Known for her seemingly eclectic and truly unique personal style, Kreayshawn sets out to discover new and original influences that will make her music stand out from the rest. She seeks to inspire and be inspired, and, much like OK1984’s jewelry, she is fresh, edgy and undeniably talented. Incorporating each independent characteristic into one cohesive line, OK1984 and Kreayshawn have created a range of pieces that will unleash the voice inside you.
Launching August 26, 2013, the collaboration capsule, which will range from starry-eyed smiley face pendants to spirited alien head rings, will retail for $21 - $30, exclusively at OK1984.com.
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Three years ago Justin Ligeri was broke. His prospects were grim and odds of success were poor. Fast forward to August 2013 and the young eCommerce phenom is on track to do in excess of $20 million in sales this year, earning the recognition of Inc. Magazine.
Sebring, FL, August 26, 2013 (Straight Line PR) -- Three years ago Justin Ligeri was broke. Looking at the worst economy in the last 85 years, most people would say his prospects were grim and the odds of success were poor. Fast forward to August 2013 and the young 35 year old eCommerce phenom is on track to do in excess of $20 million in sales this year.
He and his company Yagoozon, Inc. were recently named the #11 fastest growing company in the world and the #1 fastest growing company in the Retailing space.
Starting over with only $40 in the winter of 2010, he has bankrolled that amount into a booming company that has venture capitalists and vendors amazed at his ability to sell merchandise quickly and profitably.
"Here is the reality," said Ligeri from Yagoozon's ( http://www.amazon.com/b?me=A393ZKPVGVX3TX ) main warehouse in Central Florida. "The average consumer needs to understand that today the news media is like a drug dealer that only peddles bad news. They understand that bad news gets better ratings than good news. So they try and fixate your attention on the side of the ledger that has been disrupted by the web. Huge layoffs, plant closings, poor earnings, and a contracting economy. It's not that their news is incorrect, rather it lacks objectivity. They show all of the things that have been DISRUPTED, and never stop to communicate that it is companies like mine that embrace the power of the web, that are doing the DISRUPTING."
New technology creates new opportunities and new rules for amassing wealth, according to Ligeri.
"In the retail space where I am very active, traditional retailers who operate ignoring the power of the web, will follow the path of Kodak corporation, which filed for bankruptcy last year. I, on the other hand, hope to be able to continue to use the web and joint ventures to sell high demand products to my audience," explains Ligeri.
He goes on to say, "Three years ago I was worse than broke. Today I sell more than one thousand mom and pop stores put together. The difference is that I have embraced the power of the web."
Ligeri speaks briefly in a short YouTube video about the path he took to achive his current success: http://youtu.be/_nenmZFFhjo
Today, he is clearly a top contender to be the Entrepreneur of The Year. "I am beyond honored and excited to be a contender for this prestigious award," said Ligeri. "Its nice to receive the acknowledgment from the business community. It certainly has been a fun ride."
The 2013 Inc. 500|5000 Conference ( http://conference.inc.com/ ) is scheduled for October 10-12 in Washington, D.C. It is expected that Yagoozon, Inc. will be recognized once again as a rapidly rising star in the eCommerce firmament.
Ligeri's blog can be found at http://www.JustinLigeri.net/
About Yagoozon, Inc.:
Yagoozon is the fastest growing online retailer of toys, costumes, and novelty items. The company focuses on customer service and purchaser simplification. Headquartered in Sebring, FL, Yagoozon leverages the strengths of the Amazon retail platform, adding their self-described “obsession” with excellent customer service, to take online retailing to a whole new level.
For more information, visit Yagoozon online at http://www.amazon.com/b?me=A393ZKPVGVX3TX or find Yagoozon on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Yagoozon/226200834154092
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