New Project and Interview [Excerpt] from Artist Fawn Rogers

Fawn Rogers releases first mention of new, multi-faceted art installation for exhibition in Los Angeles and New York.

Los Angeles, CA, December 17, 2013 - Having traveled extensively in over 50 countries, with professional art exhibitions on four continents, artist Fawn Rogers has a habit of embracing the full range of human experience.

Since her first public installation in Puna, India in 1993 (a three-story site-specific installation titled “Jewels, Gods, and Dust”), Rogers has covered the map – literally and artistically – in her attempts to reflect and inspire experience. Other notable international exhibitions have included “Kokoro” in Tokyo in 1995, and “Earth to Hand” in Marche, Italy in 1999.

Her most recent installation, a commission of works from the Visible Light series, is currently on view at Alan Friedman, 350 N Canon Drive in Beverly Hills.

She recently sat down for an interview on her work with light. The following is an excerpt:

Interviewer: “You’ve worked in a variety of media, and in a variety of settings. Do you feel like there’s a sort of through-line, or central theme to your work?”

Fawn Rogers: “Human connection to others and nature. Sensuality. The interplay of light and the abyss.”

IN: “How has that been a part of the current series?”

FR: “Technically speaking, the substance of the art is pure light. There is a dichotomy between that work and the Garden Light series, which has lots of motion and energy, and is curated from photographic images taken at midnight. In a non-technical sense, the work came from a very dark place for me, historically. I was inspired to create this work in response to the abyss.”

IN: “What do you have in the works for upcoming projects?”

FR: “I just completed a proposal for a possible public exhibition at LAX. And I’m working on a fine art video installation that I’m very excited about. It’s titled “I LOVE YOU AND THAT MAKES ME GOD.” The project comes from a metaphysical place – is it empowering or disempowering? In some capacity, it’s part of a dialogue with theories of love as exchange of power. And it’s about evolution – Art through human history and who we are right now and who I am right now; both our evolution and an awareness of that evolution.” www.fawnrogers.com

Contact:
Amanda Bermudez
Fawn Rogers
3530 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1460
Los Angeles, CA USA
310.447.2044
info@fawnrogers.com
http://www.fawnrogers.com

Dyslexia Software - School and Home License Released by Ghotit

In the US, UK, Canada and other countries around the world, schools and organizations are required by law to provide people with learning disabilities equal opportunity.

Even Yehuda, Israel, December 17, 2013 - As such, these schools and organizations need to supply their students and employees assistive technology that can help them overcome their disabilities.

Dyslexia is the most prevalent of all known learning disabilities. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), approximately 5-15 percent of the population suffers from severe reading, and writing difficulties associated with dyslexia. Dyslexics spend significant time, effort and money to improve their written communication skills.

One of the main challenges for people with dyslexia is managing their daily tasks that require writing. For examples students that need to write homework assignments and reports or employees that constantly need to respond to emails. Dyslexics are challenges by both the quality of their written text (producing correctly spelled text) and by the time and effort required by them to produce this text.

Ofer Chermesh, one of Ghotit's founders, is a lifelong dyslexic. The struggle of producing readable text is well known to him. "I have no doubt that the people who designed regular assistance technology tools such as text editors and spell checkers did not have in mind people with dyslexia. Regular spell checkers are targeting people with good spelling capabilities who occasionally make spelling mistakes, not dyslexics like me. In addition, many dyslexics also struggle with reading documents or web sites and would like to see these reading abilities integrated with their writing assistant solutions," says Ofer Chermesh.

Regular text editors and spell checkers are designed to correct relatively minor spelling mistakes. In order to identify the correct spelling of a poorly spelled word, the context of the sentence needs to be analyzed. Ghotit offers a novel patent-protected context and phonetic spell checking technology tuned for people with dyslexia and bad spelling habits. Using these algorithms, Ghotit can detect and correct not only really bad spelled words but also misused words, words that are spelled correctly, but are written out of context. Ghotit also offers advanced grammar checking algorithms ensuring correct English grammar.

Though initially designed for people with dyslexia, Ghotit has demonstrated success for people with other writing and reading difficulties such as people who use English as their Second Language (ESL) and English Language Learners (ELL) enabling them to move to mainstream English Writing.

Ghotit launched its online free service in 2008. In 2009 Ghotit released Word Writer, its add-on for Microsoft Word for Windows. In 2012 Ghotit released its simple-to-use text editor, Real Writer for Windows and Macintosh.

In 2013 Ghotit released its Real Writer & Reader application for Microsoft Windows, Macintosh and Linux. The Ghotit Real Writer & Reader application is based on a simple text editor which incorporates spell and grammar checker and the ability to read out any text. Real Writer & Reader can be used directly from any text application such as browsers, word processors, spreadsheets, and mail applications.

Today Ghotit has announced the release of a site license. This site license will enable schools and organizations to access all of Ghotit solutions at highly reduced rates.

For more information visit http://www.ghotit.com

Contact:
Ofer Chermesh
Ghotit Ltd
Beer Ganim,
33A Even Yehuda
Israel 40500
972 544 871 909
info@ghotit.com
http://www.ghotit.com

SAFE International Montreal Expands Corporate Safety Training Programs – Montreal Self Defense

Montreal Self Defense, SAFE International Montreal Expands Corporate Safety Training Programs.

Montreal, QC, December 12, 2013 - (Straight Line PR) - Montreal Self Defense, SAFE International Montreal Expands Corporate Safety Training Programs.

SAFE International™ is a leading provider of mobile self defense/personal protection training in Canada. It SAFE International has taught more than 180,000 clients in the private, corporate and high school environments since 1994. SAFE International is expanding its Montreal Corporate Safety Training Programs to include Montreal, QC. The company is owned and managed by Chris Roberts, CEO, who is a professional teaching Director and self-defense instructor.

SAFE International™ Montreal Corporate Safety Seminars provide employees and management with tips and strategies to recognize, avoid, and handle personal security risks specific to their jobs. Prior to the commencement of training, SAFE International instructors spend time with each company learning about their employees and communicating with Department Leaders and those employees working in the field. It is through this personal attention that SAFE International is able to truly design a course that will have lasting positive effects for their clients and their employees.

SAFE International teaches that recognizing and avoiding dangerous situations is always the top priority. SAFE International instructors will address the daily routines and the risks that employees encounter in their daily jobs. Through role playing and discussion, participants will learn how to take common sense measures to reduce the risk of becoming a victim. The knowledge they gain can be applied to all aspects of their profession – direct sales, interacting with customers and fellow employees, travel and other work related transactions.

During a Montreal Self Defense seminar, clients are taught how to recognize different forms of verbal abuse, and how to defuse in order to resolve conflict without violence. Clients participate in verbal drills specific to their job related challenges. It is through these reality based drills that your employees will develop the confidence to handle various forms of abuse, without the need to be physical, while also preparing oneself in the event that it does. These verbal exercises can be particularly valuable when one might find themselves in an uncomfortable and potentially life threatening situation – entertaining clients, traveling, employee differences, leaving late at night by car, taxi or public transit, walking home, etc. SAFE International believes that not only is self protection a necessity, but it is now a form of insurance that will make your business more profitable and your employees more confident and secure.

The second phase of a SAFE International Montreal Corporate Safety course is the physical aspect which addresses how to React and Respond in the event that conflict becomes physical. Participants are taught basic, gross motor self defense skills meant to help one get away safely and as quick as possible. The principles of their teachings are based on how to react instinctively without having to think about what to do. This is not martial arts, but rather, real skills meant for real life scenarios. SAFE International is a complete course covering everything from A to Z in corporate safety training. SAFE International Montreal addresses the emotional, psychological, verbal and physical segments of violence in today’s world.

To contact SAFE International Montreal and Marc Joseph to schedule your Corporate Safety Course Montreal, you can visit their main site at www.safeinternationalmontreal.biz . You can also email Marc directly at marcjoseph@safeinternationalmontreal.biz or toll free at 1-855-261-7481

Contact:
Chris Roberts
SAFE International™
15535 Cooper Rd.
Lunenburg, ON
Canada K0C 1R0
1 800 465-5972
chrisroberts@safeinternational.biz
http://www.safeinternational.biz

SAFE International Montreal Launches Montreal Women’s Self Defense Parties – Montreal, QC Self Defense

Montreal Self Defense, SAFE International Launches Montreal Women’s Self Defense Parties.

Montreal, QC, December 16, 2013 - (Straight Line PR) - Montreal Self Defense, SAFE International Launches Montreal Women’s Self Defense Parties.

SAFE International ™ is the leading provider of mobile self defense/personal protection training in Ontario. SAFE International has taught more than 120,000 clients in the private, corporate and high school environments since 1994. SAFE International is expanding its seminar options to include women’s self defense parties in Montreal, QC.

SAFE International quickly realized that women had completely different concerns, fears, and needs than males. Chris Roberts, CEO of SAFE International listened to their concerns and tailored something that was not only educational, but also met their personal fears. Men have no idea what women go through on an everyday basis from the stares and comments to the physical gestures and advances.

One of the reasons that SAFE International enjoys teaching women’s self defense Montreal, is how receptive women are to the skills that the SAFE International instructors provide. SAFE International teaches self defense concepts, rather than techniques. This allows women to learn in a much shorter time. SAFE International always covers Awareness and Avoidance strategies which are based on one's daily routines. We examine what an attacker looks for, what an attacker wants and doesn't want in confrontation. One of the biggest topics we explore is how most people are too polite, even when their intuition is telling them the complete opposite. We cover the most common distraction techniques an attacker will use to gain an advantage. We then move on to verbal strategies in the event that avoidance is no longer possible.  Rather than just teaching to yell at a potential attacker, we cover a few verbal strategies based on the aggressor and the scenario. The third step is addressing the physical aspect of Montreal women’s self defense. We begin with the advantages of adopting a passive stance rather than an aggressive stance.  We only teach gross motor strikes due to the adrenal rush one gets when they are in a highly stressful state such as an attack scenario. We teach a philosophy of "Attack the Attacker" which reverses one from being the Prey, to that of being the Predator. Another philosophy is to attack the head if all avoidance and verbal strategies have failed. This is only 30 minutes into the physical training and you can see how the self defense concepts are very effective. The self defense drills increase with intensity as the participants gain more confidence. This is very important as you don't want to terrify your clients right from the start.  It is important to build rapport with your students and the results will be seen as the drills progress. The following YouTube video shows how much can be learned in only 30 minutes of women’s self defense instruction.

YouTUBE video : http://www.youtube.com/embed/ayeWEXZsDuo

Forget Tupperware Parties!
Invite 6 to 8 of your friends for a few hours of fun, education and potentially life- saving instruction. Plan a meal, bbq, snacks, maybe some dessert! Be prepared for a unique Montreal Women’s Self Defense experience! What has made SAFE International so popular is their unique method of teaching with humour and sharing of anecdotes. Get to experience their simulated attacks in scenario specific situations such as at the front door, the kitchen, the car, etc.

SAFE International has taught more than 120,000 clients including mothers, fathers, daughters, police officers, seniors, and people with disabilities. To contact SAFE International and Chris Roberts to schedule your Women’s Self Defense party, you can visit our SAFE International Montreal Certified Partner site at www.safeinternationalmontreal.biz

You can also reach Marc Joseph toll free at 1-855-261-7481 or by email at marcjoseph@safeinternationalmontreal.biz

Contact:
Chris Roberts
SAFE International™
15535 Cooper Rd.
Lunenburg, ON
Canada K0C 1R0
1 800 465-5972
chrisroberts@safeinternational.biz
http://www.safeinternational.biz

SAFE International Self Defense Announces launch of SAFE International Montreal - Certified Partner

SAFE International is a leading provider of self defense training in North America. SAFE International is pleased to announce the launch of SAFE International Montreal - Certified Partner, who will provide a focused marketing campaign to provide self defense to women, corporations and high school students in Montreal, Quebec.

Montreal, Quebec, December 15, 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 Montreal, with a focused marketing campaign to provide Montreal self defense to women, men, corporations and high schools. SAFE International has delivered training to over 180,000 people since 1994.

Marc Joseph will be teaching specially tailored Montreal 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 Montreal 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. SAFE International High School Self Defense is taught to more than 13,000 students each year. Self Defense Montreal is now available in high schools throughout the Montreal, QC area. 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.

You can reach Marc Joseph by email at marcjoseph@safeinternationalmontreal.biz. You can also visit our main site at www.safeinternational.biz

Contact :
Chris Roberts
SAFE International™
15535 Cooper Rd.
Lunenburg, ON
Canada K0C 1R0
1 800 465-5972
chrisroberts@safeinternational.biz
http://www.safeinternational.biz

Author Robert Thornhill has been named one of ‘50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading

Robert Thornhill, author of the fifteen volume Lady Justice mystery/comedy series, has been named one of ‘50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading’, sponsored by The Authors Show, and was the overall winner in the ‘Fiction’ genre.

Independence, MO, December 14, 2013 - Mystery/comedy author, Robert Thornhill, has been named one of ‘50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading’. Thornhill was chosen from a field of hundreds of authors through a public voting process and was the overall winner in the ‘Fiction’ genre.

“It is an honor,” stated Mr. Thornhill, “to be included in this year’s ‘50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading’. I want to thank the fans of the Lady Justice series for their support.”

Thornhill has been dubbed ‘The Master of Hysterical Fiction’. His Lady Justice mystery/comedy series, about a 65-year-old retiree that becomes a cop, has been compared to Janet Evanovich’s highly successful Stephanie Plum series.

Lady Justice and the Vet, the latest volume in the series, debuted as #1 in Amazon’s ‘Cozy Mystery’ and ‘Humor’ categories and #8 in Amazon’s ‘Top 100’.

Lee Ashford, writing for Reader’s Favorite, writes, “Mr. Thornhill has an uncanny talent for bringing our attention to a serious problem while also entertaining and amusing us. Robert Thornhill’s house will one day be a National Monument. Okay, maybe that’s a little over the top, but he is a very good storyteller, and a very good writer. I anticipate with great relish each new release in his Lady Justice series. His writing is superlative, and his ability to inform and amuse, almost in the same sentence, makes him a consummate storyteller.”

The Lady Justice series is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and on his website.

Profile:
Award-winning author, Robert Thornhill, began writing at the age of sixty-six and in four short years has penned fifteen novels in the Lady Justice mystery/comedy series, the seven volume Rainbow Road series of chapter books for children, a cookbook and a mini-autobiography.

Lady Justice and the Sting, Lady Justice and Dr. Death, Lady Justice and the Vigilante, Lady Justice and the Candidate, Lady Justice and the Book Club Murders and Lady Justice and the Cruise Ship Murders won the Pinnacle Award for the best new mystery novels of Fall 2011, Winter 2012, Summer 2012, Fall 2012, Spring of 2013 and Summer 2013 from the National Association of Book Entrepreneurs.

Many of Walt’s adventures in the Lady Justice series are anecdotal and based on Robert’s real life.

Although Robert holds a master’s in psychology, he has never taken a course in writing and has never learned to type. All 26 of his published books were typed with one finger and a thumb!

His wit and insight come from his varied occupations, including thirty-three years as a real estate broker. He lives with his wife, Peg, in Independence, Missouri.

Contact:
http://booksbybob.com
booksbybob@hotmail.com

Contact:
Robert Thornhill
Books By Bob
21312 E. 37th Terr Ct S
Independence, MO. 64057
660-383-6011
booksbybob@hotmail.com
http://www.booksbybob.com

Vendigram Redesigns Online Classified Ads

Vendigram is a new startup company which is determined to resolve the issues many people encounter when selling their goods online. A service set up through Instagram, they have built a system for users to effortlessly share their items for sale.

Nashua, NH, December 14, 2013 -- Vendigram is a new startup company which is determined to resolve the issues many people encounter when selling their goods online. A service set up through Instagram, they have built a system for users and advertisers to effortlessly and seamlessly share their items for sale in the US. The website and app allow users and advertisers to take a photo of their product with their Instagram profile, where the item then instantaneously uploads itself to the Vendigram website. The item can then be shared across the platform of today's leading social media sites.

The Vendigram team noticed three key attributes which, in the past, have made selling items online an uncomfortable experience for users and vendors. Oftentimes, sellers are hassled with a time consuming and junky user interface, as well as an inability to properly market and share their product. The startup is setting out to counter each of these problems, hoping to redefine how users and businesses will be able to sell and share their products and services.

Users are able to upload their photo to Instagram and add hashtags which define the title, description, and price of their item. Once uploaded on Instagram, the item will instantaneously be listed with Vendigram. The individual photos and products are able to be shared through popular social media sites, including Facebook, Twitter, and Google+. Each product may be renewed, keeping it on the front page for as long as the user wants. Just as Instagram allows, Vendigram supports a comments section on each classified ad.

Advertisers will also be able to take advantage of the patent pending method of advertising Vendigram has invented. Companies will be able to list job postings, products, and items, just the same as consumers. Their product will be included in the stream of postings from regular users, effectively giving free reign for their services to go viral according to the support of their consumers.

The Vendigram website and app are free for users to access or download and is currently available to the US market. Future updates will allow for International support and the ability to post items with Google+.

Please feel free to visit www.vendigram.com for more information, including a video on how it works, an FAQ section, and screenshots.

The Vendigram website and app are being developed by Vendigram, Inc. a Delaware Corporation. If you would like further information on Vendigram, Inc., please contact: Sales , Vendigram, Inc., (866) 212-5471 x101

Contact:
Ali Benamara
Vendigram, Inc.
Nashua, NH 03062
866-212-5471 x101
sales@vendigram.com
http://www.vendigram.com

Christina Moss Naturals Tells How to Have Younger Looking Skin Now Part 1 of a 3 Part Series

Christina Moss Naturals. By far, the fastest way to fresher and younger looking skin is an excellent and all natural moisturizer, such as the one by Christina Moss Naturals.

Los Angeles, CA, December 12, 2013 - Christina Moss Naturals. By far, the fastest way to fresher and younger looking skin is an excellent and all natural moisturizer, such as the one by Christina Moss Naturals, but today I want to talk about Facial Cleansing. This should be done twice each day, morning and night. It involves two steps (three if you’re wearing makeup).

Remove Makeup:
Surprise! Before you wash your face, if you are wearing any makeup at all, it needs to be removed, at least that’s the advice of dermatologist Dr. Jeanine Downie. The reason you want to remove your makeup before cleansing your skin is, according to Downie, ‘Many cleansers can't take off concealer or foundation completely, especially around the eyes and nose."

Do not use makeup removers that are loaded with petrochemical ingredients. If you want younger and fresher looking skin, the last thing you want to do is use chemicals on your face. Instead, use an excellent and all natural moisturizer.

To remove makeup, apply moisturizer to your skin and rub gently. Then remove the excess moisturizer, along with the makeup using a cotton ball or cosmetic pad. Use as many as necessary until all makeup is removed. The key here is to be gentle. Do not use too much pressure or pull on your skin. Treat your skin as gently as you would a baby’s skin.

Cleanse Your Skin:
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, you should use a gentle non-abrasive cleanser that does not contain alcohol. Wet your face with lukewarm water, apply the Cleanser using a mesh sponge, facecloth or your finger tips. Do not use anything harsh, and do not scrub your skin. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and gently pat dry with a clean towel.

Moisturize:
Apply an excellent and all natural moisturizer, such as Christina Moss Naturals.

It’s that simple! Follow this routine twice daily and you’ll be well on your way to younger looking skin.

Stay tuned for the next in this series: How to Have Younger Looking Skin Now, Part 2.

Christina Moss Naturals all organic and 100% natural skin and hair care line actually works. They have review after review on their website of customers that have had excellent, even amazing, results with these products. They even guarantee their products and your satisfaction.

For more information and where to find Christina Moss Naturals products, go to:
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=bl_sr_beauty?ie=UTF8&field-brandtextbin=Christina+Moss+Naturals&node=3760911

Website: www.ChristinaMossNaturals.com

YouTube: ChristinaMoss2012

Facebook: Christina Moss Naturals

If you would like to learn more about Christina Moss Naturals organic & all natural skin and hair care products, you can contact Christina Moss at christinabodina@gmail.com or visit her website at www.ChristinaMossNaturals.com. You can also reach her by phone at 818-843-3427 or by mail at 1229 N. Lamer St, Burbank, CA. 91506.

Contact:
Christina Moss
CMN LLC
1229 N. Lamer St
Burbank, CA 91506
818-843-3427
christinabodina@gmail.com
http://www.ChristinaMossNaturals.com

Colorado HealthOP Exposes the Crushing Costs of Not Having Health Insurance

CO-OP’s #FAIL Campaign Uses Campy Scenarios to Show the High Costs of Failing to be Covered

Denver, CO, Dec 10, 2013 - Colorado HealthOP, Colorado’s first statewide non-profit health insurance cooperative, today launched a new awareness campaign to educate “young invincibles” about the potential costs of not having health insurance.

Dubbed “#FAIL,” Colorado HealthOP’s online campaign highlights how expensive a careless act can be.

As the December 23 health insurance enrollment deadline approaches, healthy but uninsured Coloradans may overlook the high cost of an unanticipated or unexpected medical issue. In 2011, more than one in 10 Americans experienced an unintentional injury or poisoning, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). CDC data also show that unintentional injury is the leading cause of death among Americans under 45.

“While this campaign is lighthearted, it has a serious message,” said Julia Hutchins, chief executive officer of Colorado HealthOP. “Even if you’re generally healthy, being overzealous or clumsy can have very real financial or health consequences.  Health insurance is about getting covered now so that you won’t be exposed later.”

The campaign kicks off this week and runs through the end of January 2014. It includes a series of #FAIL memes that illustrate the hard costs associated with relatable but scatterbrained injuries.

For example, if you drop a box on your foot and break your toes, it could cost you $18,000 without insurance. The costs were estimated from Healthcarebluebook.com, an online resource that helps consumers “determine fair prices” for healthcare services in their area.

To check out the #FAIL memes, visit Colorado HealthOP’s social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

These scenarios are available to the media. Please see included examples. Interested parties can obtain digital artwork from Colorado HealthOP’s media contact, Anna Beaty.

This campaign is solely produced by Colorado HealthOP and is not connected to or endorsed by the state’s health insurance marketplace, Connect for Health Colorado.

Colorado HealthOP’s cooperative business model and value-based benefits allow the non-profit to provide a sustainable health insurance option to Colorado consumers. Coloradans can currently enroll in Colorado HealthOP plans through the state’s marketplace, Connect for Health Colorado. Colorado HealthOP members will be eligible to receive their value-based benefits starting January 1, 2014.

About Colorado HealthOP
Colorado HealthOP offers a new alternative to traditional health insurance in Colorado. A nonprofit health insurance cooperative, Colorado HealthOP and its members are committed to providing affordable, quality coverage to individuals and employers interested in making a difference in their own health, their employees’ health and the health of their community. Colorado HealthOP aims to improve health outcomes by putting the responsibility for consumers’ care back into the hands of the cooperative’s members and providers. A private market solution tailored for individuals and employers, Colorado HealthOP plans are available via Connect for Health Colorado, Colorado’s health insurance marketplace, and through independent brokers and agents. Coverage will begin January 1, 2014. For more information about Colorado HealthOP, please visit www.cohealthop.org or call 720.627.8900.

Contact:
Anna Beaty
CSG PR
3225 East 2nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
303-433-7020
abeaty@COHealthOP.org
http://www.csg-pr.com

Michael Beal Announces Partnership with Eric Caprarese, to launch Brain Abundance

Brain Abundance Global Expansion leader Michael Beal announces his partnership with Eric Caprarese to launch Brain Abundance around the globe.

Sullivan, MO, Dec 10, 2013 - Brain Abundance is a cloud social networking company set to deliver a one of kind product ,Brain Fuel plus, to a world wide market. Brain Abundance has strategic global relationships that enables them to deliver Brain Fuel Plus from its five international distribution centers.

Michael Beal said,"When I saw what Brain Abundance put together, my experience enabled me to see a giant in the making. Many factors have to be in place for something to grab hold of the marketplace and have the infrastructure and leadership to maintain it. I love this business model. The simplicity and power of a self duplicating business based on what everyone does everyday, has held my attention all these years. Since then, I have built teams in the thousands, but I was looking for a business that can truly deliver this dream again to millions around the world and we have that with Brain Abundance."

Brain Abundance is in pre-launch and yet has all of it's infrastructure in place with its unique cloud based communication systems, 5 international distribution centers, fully functional web systems with ordering and tracking in place.

Caprarese has based his model on an already successful and proven business within the industry. This strategic allience is what will enable BA to move extremely quickly to the market place.

The company has created a extremely unique "Accelerated Binary" plan that pays out faster, bigger, and deeper that most can afford due to its debt free position and cloud social marketing strategy. Caprarese said, "How can we afford to payout so much more to so many more people? EASY! We are the first cloud social marketing company! No expensive office buildings with expensive employees. We get the best of the best from around the world to support Brain Abundance Corporate and our tremendous growth."

Brain Abundance will market Brain Fuel Plus, an stand alone product with 13 ingredients addressing the brain and its ability to affect every part of the body.

The company says, " Brain Fuel Plus is Designed to help maintain healthy brain function, Brain Fuel PLUS is the FIRST and ONLY product available ANYWHERE that combines THIRTEEN of most powerful ingredients to help feed, support, and maximize healthy brain performance.

In fact, thanks to our Co-founder Dr. Pejman Behrouzi, along with our team of top experts in the fields of neuroscience, nutrition, medical science, and product formulation Brain Fuel PLUS is the most complete supplement for your brain ever created!"

Brain Abundance utilizes a marketing and team building system that complements its cloud social marketing strategy.

Beal says, " The system is a marketers dream allowing them to do business at the speed of the internet, but also empowering people who have real lives and don't have the time or resources to build a business retailing product or doing in-home meetings several nights per week." The system is fantastic, but we've all seen one system or another, but the infrastructure has to be behind it to really make it work."

Contact:
Michael Beal
Brain Abundance
Sullivan, MO 63080
573-205-5880
askmichaelbeal@gmail.com
http://powerteam.ExperienceBA.com

Ahimsa Yoga with Keri in Rockford Illinois is taking new students

Keri began practicing yoga in 1999. Her journey has included studying the history, lineage, philosophy, and systems of Hatha, Vinyasa Flow, Iyengar, and Bikram yoga, focusing on Vinyasa Flow to deepen her own practice.

Rockford, IL, Dec 09, 2013 - Ahimsa Yoga with Keri in Rockford Illinois is taking new students. Keri began practicing yoga in 1999. Her journey has included studying the history, lineage, philosophy, and systems of Hatha, Vinyasa Flow, Iyengar, and Bikram yoga, focusing on Vinyasa Flow to deepen her own practice. She currently teaches Vinyasa Flow and all level Hatha yoga.

Whether you are the advanced practitioner or new to Yoga, Ahimsa Yoga with Keri has a class to suit your level of experience. Join Ahimsa Yoga with Keri for Vinyasa Flow and all level Hatha Yoga classes to learn and practice together, while cultivating the wonderful benefits of this ancient physical and spiritual discipline. Keri Knutson currently teaches classes at Womanspace of Rockford IL, Jones Family Chiropractic in Cherry Valley IL, Nicholas Conservatory in Rockford IL, and B-Xtreme Fitness Pro Center in Rockford IL.

Keri Knutson of Ahimsa Yoga also offers private Yoga instruction. Her classes are taught to inspire self-awareness, relaxation, stress relief, and an appreciation for the body, connecting mind, body, breath, and spirit.

Keri’s intention is that her students leave class feeling refreshed, peaceful, challenged, and will mindfully bring yoga off the mat and into their daily lives.

To contact Keri Knutson of Ahimsa Yoga with Keri send an email to keri_0607@hotmail.com or visit Keri online at https://www.facebook.com/AhimsaYogaWithKeri or call 815-312-2830.

Contact:
Keri Knutson
Ahimsa Yoga
Rockford, IL
815-312-2830
keri_0607@hotmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/AhimsaYogaWithKeri

Amar Naher joins Virtus Data Centres as Head of Strategic Business Development

Virtus Data Centres, London’s flexible and efficient data centre specialists, appoints new Head of Strategic Business Development.

London, UK, December 09, 2013 – Virtus Data Centres Ltd, (Virtus), London’s flexible and efficient data centre specialists announced today that Amar Naher has joined Virtus as its new Head of Strategic Business Development.

With over 15 years of experience developing strategic relationships within the Enterprise sector including time at Misys, Interxion and CBRE, Amar will focus mainly on three key areas; to strengthen Virtus’ presence in the Global Enterprise markets and further develop Virtus’ Strategic Partnerships and Channel Alliances.

Neil Cresswell, CEO of Virtus, commented: “I am absolutely delighted that Amar has joined our team. His breadth of experience working within the Enterprise sector is a valuable addition to our current skills and capabilities and will allow us to address new markets and opportunities more efficiently.

Virtus is committed to providing its customers with the most intelligent data centre solutions in the market, as well as, the most eco-efficient. Work has now started on LONDON2, our flagship data centre in West London and we are looking at sites for LONDON3. Although we are expanding fast, we will not lose sight of our core values - service, flexibility and efficiency, but ultimately lowest TCOs for our customers.”

About Virtus:
Virtus, London’s flexible and efficient data centre specialists, help customers optimize their IT for today’s challenges. We assist clients to power their 24/7 IT operations with enough flexibility to enable IT expansion and consolidation, which helps businesses to run smoothly and grow securely.

Our data centre and connectivity solutions provide the foundation for technology which is increasingly at the front and centre of every successful, connected business and helps make IT more efficient, flexible and more cost-aligned to changing requirements.

In the last five years we have built a reputation for exceptional service and value. We specialize in the middle-market for data centre solutions in London, incorporating the best of wholesale and retail models. Virtus solutions are ideal for businesses that need scalable, reliable and efficient colocation, with the convenience and rich connectivity of London locations. They are uniquely flexible solutions supported by honest, responsive customer support, at the lowest TCO available in London.

Virtus is London’s fastest growing specialist data centre provider. Our highly experienced management and operations team has a perfect track record of delivering 100% availability to our cloud, MSP, financial, media and education customers. All our solutions are delivered from large eco-efficient data centres that have been designed, built and operated by Virtus on land that we own. Our expanding portfolio currently comprises 28 MVA of power in 21,242 sq. m. of data centre space located in outer London’s Zone 5 and interconnected to key sites in London by 20 leading network carriers.

Today, we continue to innovate in the way businesses of all types deploy and acquire colocation and connectivity services.

Virtus is London’s flexible and efficient data centre specialists for IT Service providers and Enterprise IT Companies.

For more information please go to: www.virtusdatacentres.com or contact us on twitter: @VirtusDCs.

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Contact:
Katrin Naefe
Virtus Data Centres
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London W1W 8AJ UK
+44 7950 629552
katrin.naefe@turtleconsulting.com
http://virtusdatacentres.com/

Introducing the All-New ParaZapper™ CC2 Now with 29 Frequencies in 6 Mode Selections

Para Systems Inc. unveiled a new member to its family of zappers, the ParaZapper™ CC2 model. This zapper which has a total of 29 frequencies in 6 modes with better accuracy is designed to perform better than its predecessors.

Pinson, AL, December 09, 2013 - David Etheredge, President Para Systems Inc., as described the new CC2 model as a great midrange priced Hulda Clark Zapper, which delivers leading performance and quality, backed by Current Controlled (CC) output technology and Rife frequencies.

In addition to the increased mode selections, the new ParaZapper™ CC2 model has a superior zapping ability i.e. able to kill more microbes more quickly. The CC2 model has a specific frequency feature that allows specific frequencies to run for sufficient time to achieve the best results.

People today expect the best experience from their technology- they are counting on technology to kill parasites and microbes in many different situations, wherever they are. The new ParaZapper™ CC2 model gives customers the good experience they expect from top quality zappers, with performance that allows them zap with more accurate consistency, when they want, in a model they will be proud to own.

The CC2 model is designed with accurate frequencies utilizing many frequencies from the Royal Raymond Rife frequencies list and technology that far exceeds the old Clark zapper. The accurate frequencies help make the micro-controller zappers such as this one to work better.

This model employs the constant current or current controlled output technology which is better, safer output that meets Dr. Hulda Clark's recommendations. Other cutting edge features found in the Hulda Clark ParaZapper that are not present in other devices in the market include:

Good connection indicators: in this product, the status indicator serves as a good connection indicator with the changing colors without reducing that output.

Larger contacts: this provides a greater amount of electrical signal to produce greater effectiveness than would be achieved with smaller contacts.

We introduced multiple frequency zappers because they can effectively reach more organisms, and the CC2 model is the latest in the market with amazing capabilities in killing microbes.

One of the most popular zappers is the Terminator style zappers and these are very popular for their convenience. These zappers are limited because of two features. First, these electrodes are only about the size of a penny, which is way too small, causing skin burns, even holes in the skin from usage. Additionally, these electrodes are right next to each other, essentially shorting out much of the signal. People who have tried both zappers, while they still like the convenience of the Terminator, prefer the power, multiple frequencies, and effectiveness offered by the best ParaZapper products.

The best results come from using a 4 point contact system with one negative contact and 3 positive contacts. In some cases, using this configuration with paddles and pads can almost double effectiveness and satisfaction.

Para Systems Inc., the maker of the positive offset zapping products as specified by Dr. Clark such as the new ParaZapper™ CC2, ParaZapper™ UZI, ParaZapper™ UZI-3, and the ParaZapper™ MY model. For more information on pricing and delivery, visit Hulda Clark Zapper Co. at http://huldaclarkparazapper.com.

Contact:
David Etheredge
President
Para Systems, Inc.
5537 Balboa Ct.
Pinson, AL 35126
1-866-765-5116
sales@paradevices.com
http://huldaclarkparazapper.com

First BPM Summit in Eastern Europe - AuraPortal awarded "Best BPM Vendor"

AuraPortal awarded "Best BPM Vendor" during the first edition of the BPM Eastern Europe Summit 2013.

Woburn, MA, December 07, 2013 – AURA (www.auraportal.com), a global provider of AuraPortal. Business Process Management (BPM) software, has announced that it has been presented with the "Best BPM Vendor" award in the first edition of the BPM Eastern Europe Summit 2013, which took place in Bucharest on November 21.

AuraPortal has been distinguished with great advantage over its competitors by Ovum in its Decision Matrix (2011) report and by other renowned analyst firms.

The BPM Eastern Europe Summit 2013 is an international conference, attended by researchers, professionals, consulting firms, main players in the industry –both vendors and users— and analysts, that has seen the inauguration of the Eastern Europe BPM Awards in collaboration with KPC-Group, IAMCP and CIO Council.

The opening session was presented by Felix Enescu, Executive Partner of KPC Group (GARTNER representative for Eastern Europe), Cristian Ivanus, Vice President of ABPMP Romania, and Gheorghe Dobre, President of IAMCP Romania.

Following this, Pablo Trilles (Vice President of AuraPortal) made an introduction to Business Process Management, pointing out that the future of business process management is in the Cloud, and highlighting the position that AuraPortal has achieved in this field.

Find out more about BPM Eastern Europe Summit at http://bpmsummitee.com

About AURA (http://www.auraportal.com)
AURA is a global BPM (Business Process Management) software provider delivering a solution that creates, without the need of IT programming, Business Process Workflow Execution Models. AuraPortal is 100% Web-based, and is complementary to existing ERP and CRM systems.

AURA has a presence in 40 countries with more than 300 customers including, among others: Walmart, Toyota, General Motors, Pemex (Petroleos Mexicanos), Carrefour, ArcelorMittal, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, Danone, INCAE, Kimberly-Clark, Yamaha,Royal KPN, Bristol-Myers Squibb, etc., as well as many Government Agencies and Departments in several countries. All of these customers benefit from maintenance contracts.

Its headquarters are in Europe (Spain and Holland) with an executive branch in North America (Florida). It also has offices in several countries and a vast network of partners who locally attend customers throughout the world.

Contact:
John Charles
AuraPortal
400 Trade Center
Woburn, MA 01801-7472
978-808-6340
john.charles@auraportal.com
http://www.auraportal.com

Make Chemical-Free Deodorant with Better Shea Butter’s New Zinc Oxide Powder

Better Shea Butter’s new Zinc Oxide Powder now available exclusively on Amazon.com is offering consumers a healthy alternative to chemical-based deodorants and antiperspirants.

Houston, TX, December 05, 2013 - Better Shea Butter’s new Zinc Oxide Powder now available exclusively on Amazon.com is offering consumers a healthy alternative to chemical-based deodorants and antiperspirants. These products are well-known for their harmful health effects and many people seek natural alternatives. However, natural deodorants are often expensive. Better Shea Butter’s Zinc Oxide Powder offers an affordable alternative that enables consumers to produce their own natural deodorants, tailored especially to their needs.

Deodorants and antiperspirants are full of ingredients that are damaging to health. Some of the frequently used substances include aluminum, Parabens, TEA, DEA, propylene glycol, triclosan, FD&C colors, and talc. These ingredients can cause allergic reactions, such as skin irritations and rashes.

What’s more alarming is that these substances have been linked to the development of various cancers, Alzheimer’s’ disease, asthma attacks, cardiac arrhythmia; amongst other serious health issues. There have even been reports of fatalities directly caused by over-use of antiperspirants, particularly amongst adolescent males. Using chemical-free deodorants and antiperspirants can eliminate these health risks, while being equally effective.

Zinc Oxide Powder is the perfect choice for making natural deodorants. It works by reacting with the short fatty acids that create unpleasant odors, converting them into odor-free zinc salts. This powder is far more effective than anything else in commercial deodorants. Also, it is antibacterial, which means it also limits the production of odor in the first place.

There are plenty of recipes for home-made deodorants that incorporate zinc oxide powder. This natural product can be easily combined with other ingredients such as shea butter and essential oils to create pure deodorant creams that smell great and are easily applied.

Since Better Shea Butter’s Zinc Oxide Powder comes in 1lb packets, there is plenty of powder to make deodorant, plus a whole range of other homemade products. Zinc oxide powder is extremely versatile and can be used to make soap, acne cream, mineral make-up, sunscreen and diaper rash cream, amongst other uses.

The purity of Better Shea Butter’s Zinc Oxide Powder is exceptional. The powder is produced in FDA approved facilities and micronized. This ensures that there are no nano particles present, guaranteeing a safe, high quality product.

There’s a growing demand for Better Shea Butter’s Zinc Oxide Powder since its launch several months ago. More consumers are learning of the benefits this powder has to offer in an array of healthcare products. The fact that it is so easy to use is also very appealing. Better Shea Butter have an outstanding reputation for attentive customer service, another reason why their products are so popular. Anyone wanting to avoid the risks associated with mainstream, chemical-based deodorants may find Better Shea Butter’s Zinc Oxide Powder a good alternative.

Contact:
Lisa Girard
Better Shea Butter
9310 Rhythm Lane
Houston, TX 77040
832-554-6166
media@BetterSheaButter.com
http://www.BetterSheaButter.com

Why Better Shea Butter’s New Non-Nano, Micronized, FDA Certified Zinc Oxide Powder Is The Safest Option

Better Shea Butter has recently launched a new zinc oxide powder that offers customers excellent value for money.

Houston, TX, December 05, 2013 - Better Shea Butter has recently launched a new zinc oxide powder that offers customers excellent value for money. Not only is this Zinc Oxide Powder affordable and versatile, it’s also one of the safest brands on the market. This non-nano, micronized Zinc Oxide Powder had been processed in FDA approved facilities, giving customers complete confidence in the quality of this product.

Zinc Oxide Powder is a popular choice amongst people looking to make their own natural home-based beauty treatments. This product is exceptionally versatile. It can be used to make synthetic-free deodorant, acne cream, soap, mineral make-up, diaper rash cream; amongst several other uses. As satisfied customer Jessica has discovered, Better Shea Butter’s Zinc Oxide Powder is also great for making home-made sunscreen:

“I have been blending this zinc oxide with shea butter and coconut oil to make my own sunscreen. I also purchased iron oxide and mica powder to tint the formula. The result is creamy, not oily. I am very happy to be using something I can control on my skin.”

In addition to the versatility, what makes Better Shea Butter’s Zinc Oxide Powder stand out from other brands is the purity of the product. This is a very important consideration for any consumer as poor quality zinc oxide powder is unsafe. The market is flooded with cheap imports from China. The problem with these zinc oxide powders is that they are not properly screened and frequently contain nano particles. These particles are small enough to penetrate the skin and enter the blood stream. This can result in zinc poisoning and lead to a range of serious health issues.

The great benefit of Better Shea Butter’s Zinc Oxide Powder is that it’s micronized. The zinc oxide has been professionally ground-down to particles that are only a few diameters wide, but large enough not to penetrate the skin. This powder is excellent for skin applications as it creates a protective outer shield, without being absorbed. One of the great advantages of zinc oxide is that it has antiseptic properties. Thus, it’s an ideal natural protector against irritations and infections, without causing negative side effects.

Although Better Shea Butter’s Zinc Oxide Powder hasn’t been on the market for a long time, it has been very popular. Consumers appreciate the high quality and purity of this product. Plus, Better Shea Butter goes out of their way to ensure exceptional customer service. Stock is selling fast and consumers will need to be quick before current supplies are sold out.

Contact:
Lisa Girard
Better Shea Butter
9310 Rhythm Lane
Houston, TX 77040
832-554-6166
media@BetterSheaButter.com
http://www.BetterSheaButter.com

Business Meets Pleasure at Sugar Daddy Extravaganza

The Empowered and Elite Holiday Networking Extravaganza takes place on December 18, 2013, at La Nuit in Manhattan.

San Rafael, CA, December 04, 2013 - Business Meets Pleasure at Sugar Daddy Extravaganza.

Wealthy men and beautiful young women looking to self-start their own businesses are invited to the Empowered and Elite Holiday Networking Extravaganza, Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 7pm, at La Nuit, 1134 1st Avenue, New York City, to benefit Toys for Tots.

“Who says you can’t mix business with pleasure?” asks Alan Action, Spokesman for SugarDaddyForMe.com, the world’s largest dating website for prosperous men and beautiful women. Alan Action is a self-made promoter, entrepreneur, and entertainment aficionado who hosts a series of annual events for real estate professionals, financiers, and self-made millionaires designed to cross promote initiatives, stimulate business, and give back to the community amidst a throng of gorgeous female Sugar Babies, and Sugar Daddies looking to support them. Alan Action is available to the news media for interviews by calling 1-888-611-8267, extension 5.

This event is sponsored by SugarDaddyForMe.com, with over four million members. Tickets are available for $50 at http://alanactionholidayevent.eventbrite.com/. Vendor Sponsor Tables are also available.

Contact:
Tom Andrews
Richard Gosse & Associates
205 Mark Twain Avenue
San Rafael, CA 94903 USA
415-507-9962
tomandrewspr@gmail.com
http://www.sugardaddyforme.com

Living Legend Bunny Sigler Drops Holiday Single “Little Drummer Boy”

Holiday Album “When you’re in Love at Christmas Time” Available Now

Los Angeles, CA, December 04, 2013 - Living legend Walter "Bunny" Sigler continues to share songs that prove his passion for music goes well beyond his beloved soul songs. Bunny’s songwriting for tracks like Instant Funk's "I Got My Mind Made Up", Patti Labelle's "Somebody Loves You Baby", The Whispers' "Bingo", Jackie Moore's "Sweet Charlie Babe" and The O'Jays "Sunshine" are what put him on the musical map. Not only is Bunny skilled with the pen, but he is also a world-renowned singer bringing his warm, powerhouse vocals to the holiday season. His newest album, When You're In Love At Christmas Time, showcases Sigler's musical gift to make any song jingle with a commanding soulful flare.

This soul-stirring album features twelve classic Christmas tracks like "Ave Maria", "White Christmas" and the single, "Little Drummer Boy". One of Bunny’s favorite holiday tunes, "Little Drummer Boy" showcases his laid-back and soulful sound. Bunny's rendition brings to mind an oversized chair, a roaring fire and eggnog in hand. Sigler knows how to set the scene for Christmas.

"O Holy Night", another popular track, finds Sigler delivering his signature vocal style on the sacred song. "I've been singing 'O Holy Night' all my life", Sigler says. "I knew that if I ever planned to record a Christmas song, it would be 'O Holy Night,'" he shares. Each song is perfectly executed and sure to have all its listeners in the holiday spirit.

This Philadelphia native began his singing career in churches all over the metropolitan area with songs like "O Lord My God" and "The Lord's Prayer". When You’re In Love At Christmas Time shows that it's more than just the music that captivates his heart; it's a testimony of his relationship with Jesus Christ.

"I'm in this for real," says Sigler. "Although I've sung urban music, I never stopped singing sacred music. For me, it's all about ministry."

Bunny Sigler is a rare breed of pure talent. His the holiday album When You're In Love At Christmas Time will be penned as a timeless Christmas classic and it will certainly be a repeat album for many seasons to come.

For more information, check out Bunny Sigler at:
http://www.bunzmusicandrecords.com/
http://www.facebook.com/BunnySigler
http://www.youtube.com/user/MrBunnySigler

Contact:
Chip Schutzman
Miles High Productions
P.O. Box 93157
Hollywood, CA 90093
323-806-0400
chip@mileshighproductions.com
http://www.mileshighproductions.com

AURA Sponsors the BPM Eastern Europe Summit 2013

The BPM Eastern Europe Summit is the most important event ever held in the region of Eastern Europe for the Business Process Management industry.

Woburn, MA, November 29, 2013 – AURA (www.auraportal.com), a global provider of AuraPortal.(*) Business Process Management (BPM) software, has announced its participation as a Gold Partner in the "BPM Eastern Europe Summit 2013" which will be held in Bucharest on November 21, at Howard Johnson Grand Plaza Hotel.

AuraPortal has been distinguished with great advantage over its competitors by Ovum in its Decision Matrix (2011) report and by other renowned analyst firms.

The Summit covers all aspects of BPM, including theory, models, techniques, architectures, systems, and empirical studies, and engages the most renowned representatives of the BPM community worldwide in talks, tutorials, and scientific discussions.

The conference attracts delegates from all across the globe. Industry delegates range from representatives of major BPM vendors and consultancy firms to process owners and analysts from various companies engaged in BPM programs.

The core technical program will be surrounded by conferences, workshops, industrial panels, tutorials and demonstrations.

This event will be held biannually and the nominated locations for the 2015 edition include Budapest, Prague and Krakow. This edition, hosted in the capital of Romania, is organized by Agora Group, a leading media company and trust specializing in information technology, communications and business. This 2013 Summit is supported by two of the most important independent organizations in Eastern Europe, CIO Council (Romanian Association of Directors of ITC) and KPC Group (the exclusive GARTNER representative for Eastern Europe).

The Summit will inaugurate the Eastern Europe BPM Awards and will host the 2013 Gala, and also, in order to help and give a boost to BPM culture and its best practices in all sorts of organizations, the finalist companies and organizations and award-winning case studies will be included in the publication "BPM EE-book: the best practices around Eastern Europe" (biannual publication).

Pablo Trilles, Vice-President of AURA, will present a main conference called "Process automation (BPM) today and tomorrow", and Cristóbal Toro, Executive Manager for Eastern Europe, will participate in a panel of experts about the latest BPM trends.

For further information about the event, please see www.bpmsummitee.com.

About AURA (www.auraportal.com)
AURA is a global BPM (Business Process Management) software provider delivering a solution that creates, without the need of IT programming, Business Process Workflow Execution Models. AuraPortal is 100% Web-based, and is complementary to existing ERP and CRM systems.

AURA has a presence in 40 countries with more than 300 customers including, among others: Walmart, Toyota, General Motors, Pemex (Petroleos Mexicanos), Carrefour, ArcelorMittal, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, Danone, INCAE, Kimberly-Clark, Yamaha,Royal KPN, Bristol-Myers Squibb, etc., as well as many Government Agencies and Departments in several countries. All of these customers benefit from maintenance contracts.

Its headquarters are in Europe (Spain and Holland) with an executive branch in North America (Florida). It also has offices in several countries and a vast network of partners who locally attend customers throughout the world.

Contact:
John Charles
Auraportal
400 Trade Center
Woburn, MA 01801-7472
978-808-6340
info@auraportal.com
http://wwww.auraportal.com

Easter Seals of DC/MD/VA Elects Candida Wolff of Citigroup for Board of Directors

Easter Seals Serving DC | MD | VA is pleased to announce that Candida “Candi” P. Wolff, Citigroup’s Executive Vice President and Head of Global Government Affairs, has been elected to its Board of Directors.

Silver Spring, MD, November 27, 2013 -- Easter Seals Serving DC | MD | VA is pleased to announce that Candida “Candi” P. Wolff, Citigroup’s Executive Vice President and Head of Global Government Affairs, has been elected to its Board of Directors.

“Candi has a passion for public service and embraces the Easter Seals mission to strengthen the community by advancing opportunities for people with disabilities and special needs including veterans and military families.” said Lisa Reeves, President & CEO of Easter Seals Serving DC I MD I VA. “We are very excited to have her as a member of our board as her drive and advocacy for advancing the vital mission of Easter Seals is unparallelled.”

In her role at Citigroup, Ms. Wolff is responsible for the company’s government affairs globally, including U.S. Federal and State government relations and international government relations.

Ms. Wolff has more than 20 years of government relations experience in key public and private sector positions. Most notably from January 2005 to December 2007, Ms. Wolff served in the White House as the Assistant to the President for Legislative Affairs. As President George W. Bush’s principal liaison to Congress, Ms. Wolff had the primary responsibility for formulating and advocating the President’s agenda in Congress. She advised the President and his cabinet on legislative strategy regarding economic, domestic, international and national security issues.

Ms. Wolff also worked for Vice President Cheney as his head of legislative affairs, and she worked for eight years in the U.S. Senate serving in senior staff positions in the Republican Leadership and as tax counsel to former Senator Malcolm Wallop of Wyoming.

Prior to joining Citigroup in May 2011, Ms. Wolff was a partner in the Legislative and Policy Practice at the law firm of Hogan Lovells where she represented clients in legislative matters before the Congress and the Administration. Ms. Wolff’s private sector experience also includes time as a partner at Washington Council Ernst & Young, a Washington, D.C. based consulting firm, and as an Associate in the Public Policy and Law section of Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld, a Washington, D.C. based law firm.

Ms. Wolff was named by National Journal as one of the Top 25 Most Influential Women in Washington in 2012. That same year, Ms. Wolff was also named a “Woman to Watch” in banking by the American Banker Magazine.

Ms. Wolff serves on the Board of Trustees for the U.S. Capitol Historical Society and the Advocacy Network Board of the Bipartisan Policy Center. She also chaired the 2013 Easter Seals Serving DC | MD | VA Advocacy Awards.

Ms. Wolff earned her B.A in mathematics and political science from Mount Holyoke College and her J.D. from the George Washington University School of Law. She is a member of the District of Columbia Bar Association.

For more than 75 years, Easter Seals Serving DC | MD | VA has been at the forefront of providing exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work, and play in our communities. Services are delivered through a network of 19 sites where participants and their families find support, hope, medical care, and enjoyable activities. In addition to serving the overall community, Easter Seals places an emphasis on the unique needs of wounded warriors, veterans, active duty military, and their families.

Contact:
Steven Infanti
Easter Seals Serving DC | MD | VA
1420 Spring Street I
Silver Spring, MD 20910
800-886-3771
Smicommunications@earthlink.net
http://www.eseal.org