Sunday 29 March 2009

Dotfit Worldwide Names Fitness Industry Veteran As New Chief Marketing Officer

Craig Pepin-Donat Selected to Lead Development of Online Fitness Resource (PRWeb Mar 27, 2009)


Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/online-fitness/weight-loss-programs/prweb2269404.htm



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[Source: PRWeb: Lifestyle Health and Fitness]

Heart Rate Zone Training to Look and Feel Fantastic Seminar

Minneapolis/St. Paul Fitness Together Studio Announces Heart Rate Zone Training to Look and Feel Fantastic SeminarFitness Together, Minnesota's premier personal training company announces Orientation to a Healthy Lifestyle Seminar Series. This yearlong series lead by wellness professionals is packed with knowledge and action items to assist anyone with living a healthy lifestyle. (PRWeb Mar 27, 2009)


Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2266774.htm



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[Source: PRWeb: Lifestyle Health and Fitness]

GDFII/L&P Confirms Target Date Extension Of U.S. ITC Sucralose Ruling

Leading Sucralose manufacturer Guangdong Food Industry Institute/L&P Food Ingredient Co. Ltd. (GDFII/L&P) today announced that the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) in Washington D.C. has extended the target date of its final decision in the sucralose case, from March 25 to April 3. This Section 337 patent dispute (docket# 337-TA-604) was filed against the company by its main competitor, Tate & Lyle Corporation (T&L) (PRWeb Mar 26, 2009)


Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/sucralose/sweetener/prweb2268614.htm



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[Source: PRWeb: Lifestyle Food / Beverage]

Shaolin Superman Probed By Scientists

A group of scientists have been brought together as part of a martial arts and science event organised by the London Science Museum to explore how 34th generation fighting Shaolin disciple Shifu Yan Lei can be beaten with bricks and iron bars without sustaining injury or feeling pain. This is the first time in the world that Shaolin Steel Jacket has been tested by scientists. (PRWeb Mar 27, 2009)


Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2268684.htm



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[Source: PRWeb: Lifestyle Health and Fitness]

Beauty Brief is Pleased to Announce a Complete Redesign of BeautyBrief.com

Beauty Brief is an online publication for tips and announcements regarding skincare, health, fitness, bath and body, haircare and more. (PRWeb Mar 27, 2009)


Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2267644.htm



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[Source: PRWeb: Lifestyle Health and Fitness]

Superbreak reveals Walking with Dinosaurs ticket packages

Superbreak announces new packages to all the Walking with Dinosaurs shows which combine overnight accommodation with tickets to the show (PRWeb Mar 29, 2009)


Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2273774.htm



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[Source: PRWeb: Lifestyle Travel and Tourism]

Attaching a Tow Bar Could Result in Loss of License

Most people consider car modifications to be boosting engine output or smothering the car in spoilers. So when asked if a car has been modified whilst obtaining an insurance quote, many say "no". NCD news reveals some of the stranger items insurers consider to be a modification and how an undisclosed tow bar could actually result in the loss of a driving license. (PRWeb Mar 25, 2009)


Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/car-insurance/car-modifications/prweb2264804.htm



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[Source: PRWeb: Home and Family Banking / Personal Finance]

"Bark Obama Effect" Expected to Lead to Surge in Demand for Portuguese Water Dogs

Sainsbury's Bank warns against choosing a pet on the basis of fashion or trends (PRWeb Mar 26, 2009)


Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2262434.htm



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[Source: PRWeb: Home and Family Banking / Personal Finance]

Olinda Ridge Estate Organic Olive Oil Wins Award at the First Annual California Olive Oil Council Olive Oil Competition

Olinda Ridge Olive Company, provider of handcrafted extra virgin olive oils from Northern California, was awarded a medal for its Olinda Ridge Estate Organic extra virgin olive oil at the 2009 California Olive Oil Council (COOC) olive oil competition. Through their Seal Certification program the COOC guarantees fresh, high-quality extra virgin olive oils made in California. (PRWeb Mar 28, 2009)


Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2270394.htm



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[Source: PRWeb: Lifestyle Food / Beverage]

Bernard Madoff 'Made Off' With Investor Money - How Other Consumers Can Avoid a Similar Fate

Concord, MA-based financial advisor provides local residents with important questions they need to ask before putting trust in a financial advisor. (PRWeb Mar 26, 2009)


Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2263484.htm



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[Source: PRWeb: Home and Family Banking / Personal Finance]

Delicious Planet Organic Meal Delivery Service Is Accepting Orders For Its Weekly Detox Program

Delicious Planet Detox Available Weekly - Plus Tips to Guide a 3-Week Vacationfrom the Typical American Diet (PRWeb Mar 27, 2009)


Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2267554.htm



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[Source: PRWeb: Lifestyle Health and Fitness]

Less Than 4% of Instant Access Savings Accounts Offer 3% Gross AER or More

Sainsbury's Finance promises to pay 2% above Bank of England base rate. (PRWeb Mar 26, 2009)


Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2261204.htm



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[Source: PRWeb: Home and Family Banking / Personal Finance]

ZEO Health's New Program Offers Answer for Those Looking for Income

The ZEO Health Ltd. affiliate program is the answer for individuals who want to earn substantial income through sale of products with proven and documented health benefits as well as demand. ZEO Health has created a risk-free, hassle-free affiliate system with tremendous financial upsides. Visit www.ZeoHealth.com today and find out more about the affiliate program. (PRWeb Mar 29, 2009)


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[Source: PRWeb: Lifestyle Health and Fitness]

Flick the Switch from Glass to Cask During Earth Hour March 28th

Make a Toast for Better Wine and a Better World with Premium Casks (PRWeb Mar 26, 2009)


Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Earth_Hour/premium_wine_cask/prweb2268534.htm



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[Source: PRWeb: Lifestyle Food / Beverage]

Royal row?

Jim Fitzpatrick looks at the issue of monarchy reform

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[Source: BBC News | Northern Ireland | UK Edition]

Man jailed for raping schoolgirl

A man is jailed for eight and a half years after being convicted of raping a schoolgirl in a flat in Bangor, County Down.

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[Source: BBC News | Northern Ireland | UK Edition]

Teens charged over hurt officer

Two teenagers appear in court after an Irish police officer was hit by a car in Letterkenny, County Donegal.

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[Source: BBC News | Northern Ireland | UK Edition]

Tween Sisters Fight Recession and Take Blamtastic Lip Balm National at Learning Express Stores

The Sandler sisters are owners and creators of Blamtastic Lip Balms. They know what kids like since they are only 10 and 11 years old themselves. As the largest children's specialty retail group in the country, Learning Express also knows what kids like and they know that kids love Blamtastic Lip Balm. Blamtastic is now an approved vendor of Learning Express Stores which means kids will now get what they really want. And they want Blamtastic. (PRWeb Mar 26, 2009)


Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/tween/lip_balm/prweb2266414.htm



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[Source: PRWeb: Industry Toy]

Economy Got You Down? Use The Principles Of Positive Psychology

Tough economic times are a good opportunity to use positive psychology to find happiness and meaning in life, says a new report from Harvard Medical School. "Positive Psychology: Harnessing the power of happiness, personal strength, and mindfulness" describes how using your personal strengths, savoring the moment, building positive relationships, counting your blessings, and other principles of positive psychology are far more likely to bring satisfaction and fulfillment than accumulating money and material things. (PRWeb Mar 26, 2009)


Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/positive_psychology/happiness/prweb2267084.htm



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[Source: PRWeb: Lifestyle Health and Fitness]

Tuesday 24 March 2009

4 Tips for Getting PR Approval on Optimized Press Releases

[Editor note: Please welcome TopRankMarketing.com Senior Account Manager Jolina Pettice with this guest post that addresses a common issue with Search Engine Optimization engagements: Getting SEO recommendations implemented!]
Optimizing press releases can be an important part of any Search Engine Optimization�(SEO) program.�It’s usually pretty easy to convince clients of the need to optimize news content since [...]

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[Source: Online Marketing Blog]

SES New York 2009 - Search, Social, Blogs and Reputation

This week Thursday 3/26 I will be presenting on 3 panels during the Search Engine Strategies Conference in New York March as well as an iBreakfast meeting on Wednesday 3/25. �If you’re attending SES New York, please be sure to stop by and say hello.�It’s great to meet Online Marketing Blog readers in person.�
As a [...]

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[Source: Online Marketing Blog]

Dr. Simon Ourian, Pioneer Laser Surgeon, Appears on The Doctors TV Show

Dr. Simon Ourian, a pioneer laser surgeon in Beverly Hills, appeared on The Doctors TV Show, a new CBS talk show. Dr. Ourian's Epione Center is among the most comprehensive center specializing in laser technology and non-invasive aesthetic procedures including BOTOX�, Juv�derm, Radiesse, Restylane and Sculptra. (PRWeb Mar 24, 2009)


Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/thedoctorstvshow/thedoctorscbs/prweb2259424.htm



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[Source: PRWeb: Lifestyle Health and Fitness]

Man Conquers Obesity While Eating Burritos...and Now You Can Too!

Matt Lisk's Burrito Diet not only teaches you how to eat healthily, but it also provides you with a structure you can use to lose weight rapidly and safely. The Burrito Diet also teaches you the proper way to exercise for fat loss through a reasonable exercise regimen that will help to reduce your body fat level. (PRWeb Mar 24, 2009)


Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/burrito_diet/weight_loss_diet/prweb2238814.htm



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[Source: PRWeb: Lifestyle Health and Fitness]

Man Conquers Obesity While Eating Burritos...and Now You Can Too!

Matt Lisk's Burrito Diet not only teaches you how to eat healthily, but it also provides you with a structure you can use to lose weight rapidly and safely. The Burrito Diet also teaches you the proper way to exercise for fat loss through a reasonable exercise regimen that will help to reduce your body fat level. (PRWeb Mar 24, 2009)


Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/burrito_diet/weight_loss_diet/prweb2238814.htm



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[Source: PRWeb: Lifestyle Health and Fitness]

Nearly Half of U.S. Servicemembers Confident About Retirement, 22 Percent Unaware of Thrift Savings Plan, New FINRA Foundation Survey Shows

Details available on MilitaryMoney.com. (PRWeb Mar 24, 2009)


Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2252444.htm



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[Source: PRWeb: Home and Family Banking / Personal Finance]

Max Muscle Sports Nutrition Franchising Draws Record Interest

Concept continues to prove health and fitness never goes out of style with record sales growth (PRWeb Mar 24, 2009)


Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2259784.htm



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[Source: PRWeb: Lifestyle Health and Fitness]

J Public Relations -- A Top Travel Public Relations Firm Expands Client Portfolio With Three Diverse, Trend Setting New Clients

JPR Adds The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, Suite & Tender and Nika Water to Growing List of Marquee Clients (PRWeb Mar 24, 2009)


Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2262324.htm



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[Source: PRWeb: Lifestyle Food / Beverage]

April Rain� is Protecting Skin with The Launch of Day Rainew�

This April, the showers are bringing more than May flowers. April Rain� is springing to life the skin of women and men everywhere with the launch of their brand new product, Day Rainew�. April Rain� is lighting up faces and protecting smiles with the super-defense of Day Rainew�, the ultimate skin solution to battle extreme stressors and any environmental factors. (PRWeb Mar 24, 2009)


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[Source: PRWeb: Lifestyle Health and Fitness]

Spark City Gives Online Girl Gamers a Place to Get Together and Game

New virtual world from Fuel Industries Launches as an Open Beta, Invites Brands to Play (PRWeb Mar 24, 2009)


Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2261154.htm



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[Source: PRWeb: Industry Toy]

Mass grave

Secrets of Irish migrants who died on US railroad

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[Source: BBC News | Northern Ireland | UK Edition]

Monday 23 March 2009

Dream Flights Luxury Travel, Inc. and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital� Join Forces to Find Cures and Save Children

Portion of Dream Flights Plus Card™ Sales to be Donated to St. Jude's Efforts - Providing Members with the Opportunity to Receive Special Privileges and Services, while Contributing to Vital Research and Treatment for Pediatric Patients (PRWeb Mar 23, 2009)


Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2254834.htm



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[Source: PRWeb: Lifestyle Travel and Tourism]

Fall 2009 Sailings Added for Chocolate & Wine Cruise in France Aboard Burgundy Barge Elisabeth

The Barge Lady and Burgundy hotel-barge Elisabeth have announced the Chocolate and Wine Cruise will be extended into Fall 2009. Due to the success and popularity of the Chocolate and Wine Cruise in 2008 and spring of 2009, the owner (PRWeb Mar 23, 2009)


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[Source: PRWeb: Lifestyle Travel and Tourism]

10th Annual Wake Forest HerbFest Family Fun Festival - Organic Herbs, Vegetables, Free Seminars, Free Entertainment, Herbal Inspired Foods

HerbFest, in it's 10th consecutive year, will feature organic vegetable plants grown from organic seeds, organically grown herbs and easy maintenance lifestyle perennials. Free educational classes emphasizing food comes from farms, gardens is main theme for teaching kids this year. Free entertainment, local microbrewery beers, herb inspired foods, herb craft booths and herb products. One of largest and longest standing herb festivals in U.S. Proceeds benefit the Graham Johnson Cultural Arts Endowment supporting all forms of cultural arts programming. (PRWeb Mar 23, 2009)


Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2247764.htm



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[Source: PRWeb: Lifestyle Health and Fitness]

SpringHill Suites Fort Worth University Announces Fort Worth Zoo Getaway

Join the SpringHill Suites Fort Worth University at the Fort Worth Zoo, the No.1 ranked attraction in the entire Dallas-Fort Worth area. Spend a delightful day at the Zoo with the entire family during a stay at this convenient downtown Ft Worth hotel. The SpringHill Suites Fort Worth University announces the "Go Wild in Fort Worth" package, a fantastic new deal the whole family can enjoy. (PRWeb Mar 23, 2009)


Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/SpringHill_Suites/Fort_Worth_University/prweb2255334.htm



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[Source: PRWeb: Lifestyle Travel and Tourism]

Sunday 22 March 2009

For Today's Pet Owners, Health Insurance Has Become Critical

The current economy may be driving even more pet owners to seek pet health care coverage. The North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA) represents leading pet insurance providers in North America and in this difficult economy the association finds opportunity for the pet insurance industry to protect and insure more pets. Pet insurance has been available in North America for over twenty five years, still only 2-3% of insurable pets are covered. (PRWeb Mar 18, 2009)


Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/pet_insurance/pet_health_insurance/prweb2245164.htm



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[Source: PRWeb: Lifestyle Health and Fitness]

Pedata RV Shows RV Owners on Average are Excellent Credit Risks

Pedata RV gathers stats that show RV loans still prove to be a good credit risk compared to other types of lending. (PRWeb Mar 19, 2009)


Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Pedata_RV_Center/RV_loans/prweb2248954.htm



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[Source: PRWeb: Lifestyle Travel and Tourism]

FitPath's Recession Buster - Guests Paid To Lose Weight and Get In Shape

The owners of FitPath are introducing the Recession Buster. This is our way of guaranteeing sustained high standards and service levels in these difficult times where often the typical reaction is to slash costs to keep profits. Guests at FitPath British Columbia in 2009 become stakeholders and get to share in the owners' profits. The more of you and your friends that come, the better the experience and the more profit in your pocket. (PRWeb Mar 19, 2009)


Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/lose/weight/prweb2249304.htm



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[Source: PRWeb: Lifestyle Travel and Tourism]

New Staging Technique is Helping Realtors and Home Owners Sell Vacant Properties Faster than Ever Before

Today's technology is letting VirtualStagingSolutions.com do things that have never been done before. With a one-of-a-kind website, Virtual Staging Solutions is helping home sellers with vacant listings by providing low-cost visuals that display their true potential to prospective buyers. In just a short time since their launch, they've become the leader and role model for the new and upcoming virtual home staging industry. (PRWeb Mar 21, 2009)


Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/home_staging/virtual_staging/prweb2250554.htm



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[Source: PRWeb: Home and Family Banking / Personal Finance]

Biotivia Bioceuticals Resveratrol to be Featured on Life and Leisure Television on 24th March 2009

Biotivia Bioceuticals is amid the most scientifically rigorous part of anti-aging, being a leading manufacturer of high potency, all natural bioceuticals. Most of their supplements contain resveratrol, the red wine ingredient being hailed as the "miracle molecule". (PRWeb Mar 19, 2009)


Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/resveratrol/biotivia/prweb2245174.htm



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[Source: PRWeb: Lifestyle Health and Fitness]

Buyer Interest Surges with Two Weeks Remaining in Online Auction of 19 New Oakland Townhomes

This is not another foreclosure auction. This "builder closeout " auction offers buyers the chance to purchase a brand new townhome at a price they determine. With property details, documents and disclosures available online and viewing five days a week, interested buyers have plenty of time to conduct their due diligence and place their bid on a new townhome with minimums bids at 65 percent less that the previous asking price. (PRWeb Mar 20, 2009)


Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2250754.htm



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[Source: PRWeb: Home and Family Banking / Personal Finance]

New ANT+ Digital Interface Links Fitness Equipment with Watches and Body Worn Sensors for First-Ever Unification of Indoor and Outdoor Activity

New ANT+ FIT1e interface enables the first-ever two way digital link between fitness equipment and ANT+ compatible watches and sensors. (PRWeb Mar 20, 2009)


Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2248734.htm



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[Source: PRWeb: Lifestyle Health and Fitness]

Kiefer Product Guide Is Now Available For Commercial Pool Equipment

KieferPool.com features specifications, recommendations, instructions and drawings from Kiefer's 64-page product guide to help architects, contractors and administrators of aquatic facilities plan their projects. (PRWeb Mar 19, 2009)


Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Kiefer_swimming/swim_equipment/prweb2247484.htm



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[Source: PRWeb: Lifestyle Health and Fitness]

Buyer Interest Surges with Two Weeks Remaining in Online Auction of 19 New Oakland Townhomes

This is not another foreclosure auction. This "builder closeout " auction offers buyers the chance to purchase a brand new townhome at a price they determine. With property details, documents and disclosures available online and viewing five days a week, interested buyers have plenty of time to conduct their due diligence and place their bid on a new townhome with minimums bids at 65 percent less that the previous asking price. (PRWeb Mar 20, 2009)


Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2250754.htm



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[Source: PRWeb: Home and Family Banking / Personal Finance]

Developer to Build ‘7 Wonders of the World’ Luxury Homes in Italy

VFI Overseas Property, a luxury homes builder, has announced details of The 7 Wonders of the World, a development that is being constructed in Soverato, in the region of Calabria. (PRWeb Mar 20, 2009)


Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2223394.htm



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[Source: PRWeb: Lifestyle Travel and Tourism]

Denihan Hospitality Group Hires TwentySix2 Marketing for Search Engine Optimization

Denihan Hospitality Group (DHG), the parent company of the three award winning hotel brands The Benjamin, The James and Affinia Hotels has hired TwentySix2 Marketing to provide search engine optimization services. DHG is an innovator in lifestyle hotels and was recognized as one of the Top 100 Management Companies by Hotel Business Magazine in 2008. (PRWeb Mar 19, 2009)


Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/denihan-hospitality-group/twentysix2-marketing/prweb2245734.htm



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[Source: PRWeb: Lifestyle Travel and Tourism]

12 Twitter Stream Aggregators To Make You Smarter

There are so many Tweets and so little time. What’s a “Tweeple” to do? Twitter aggregator and trend websites use a variety of tactics to filter out what’s up and coming and of interest to the Twittersphere in contrast to the mass of mundane Tweets. �Twitter stream aggregators are useful for a variety of reasons [...]

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[Source: Online Marketing Blog]

Property Mentor Prove that No Matter What Your Financial Situation is, Anyone Can Become a Property Investor

With the recession having a clear influence on investors choices to enter onto the property market and gain accredited qualifications, Property Mentor prove that there are affordable resources out there to help investors get the training they need to succeed. (PRWeb Mar 19, 2009)


Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2240844.htm



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[Source: PRWeb: Home and Family Banking / Personal Finance]

ExpertPlan’s “PlanRecordkeeper+” Revolutionizes Daily Recordkeeping for TPAs

In a continued drive to provide innovative and market-responsive solutions, leading retirement plan recordkeeper ExpertPlan today unveiled its new “PlanRecordkeeper+,” an important Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) service. (PRWeb Mar 18, 2009)


Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2245324.htm



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[Source: PRWeb: Business Mergers and Acquisitions]

FitPath's Recession Buster - Guests Paid To Lose Weight and Get In Shape

The owners of FitPath are introducing the Recession Buster. This is our way of guaranteeing sustained high standards and service levels in these difficult times where often the typical reaction is to slash costs to keep profits. Guests at FitPath British Columbia in 2009 become stakeholders and get to share in the owners' profits. The more of you and your friends that come, the better the experience and the more profit in your pocket. (PRWeb Mar 19, 2009)


Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/lose/weight/prweb2249304.htm



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[Source: PRWeb: Lifestyle Health and Fitness]

CGI Selected by Global Investment Bank to Establish Capital Markets Information Technology Center

Center will support various global capital markets operations (PRWeb Mar 18, 2009)


Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/CGI/information_technology/prweb2246054.htm



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[Source: PRWeb: Home and Family Banking / Personal Finance]

Artistic Toy Appoints McKinley Promotional Marketing, Inc.

McKinley Challenges South to Rise Again. (PRWeb Mar 20, 2009)


Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2245504.htm



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[Source: PRWeb: Industry Toy]

Be a Master Chef at Home for �2/head: New Website Foodtv.co.uk Taps into TV Audiences with Comprehensive Video Library and Economical Recipes

Foodtv.co.uk is encouraging armchair cooks to make the leap from the sofa into the kitchen with the help of its step-by-step cooking videos and practical recipes. The website has pulled together a week-long shopping list and tasty dinner menu for a family of four for �40. (PRWeb Mar 19, 2009)


Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2240864.htm



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[Source: PRWeb: Lifestyle Food / Beverage]

DUP accused of 'propaganda'

The DUP is accused of using a school citizenship event for political purposes by Traditional Unionist Jim Allister.

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[Source: BBC News | Northern Ireland | UK Edition]

Global Domains International Has Been Experiencing Unprecedented Growth in Domain Name Take-Up

(PRWEB) November 11, 2006 -- Global Domains International Has Been Experiencing Unprecedented Growth in Domain Name Take-Up

With the help of Global Domains International, the latest dot-com...

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[Source: Newspad.com search: website ws domains]

Goldman Group Limited Acquisition of GoldPawnShop.com Incorporates Fast Growing Cash For Gold Business Into Goldman Platform

New technology business group strengthens company focus with online and mobile customers. (PRWeb Mar 19, 2009)


Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2243674.htm



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[Source: PRWeb: Home and Family Banking / Personal Finance]

The Doctors TV Show Discusses Potential Role of the CVAC Process in Reducing Diabetes Risk

CVAC™ Systems, Inc. has developed a natural, noninvasive approach to potentially treat metabolic disorders including insulin resistance and diabetes. It combines simulated altitude to trigger high-altitude adaptation and simulated total body resistance training.. (PRWeb Mar 20, 2009)


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[Source: PRWeb: Lifestyle Health and Fitness]

Recession Drives Irish Dental Patients North

New Research from RevaHealth.com shows Irish Patients are shopping around for Dentists (PRWeb Mar 19, 2009)


Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2246324.htm



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[Source: PRWeb: Lifestyle Health and Fitness]

Hinckley Springs Offers Chicago Bulls Fans Chance to Shoot for $1 Million

Bottled Water Producer Hinckley Springs is giving two lucky Chicago Bulls fans a chance to shoot their way to a $1 million grand prize in the 2009 Hinckley Springs $1,000,000 Shot Clock Challenge, to be held during the April 7 Chicago Bulls Game. (PRWeb Mar 18, 2009)


Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2239384.htm



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[Source: PRWeb: Lifestyle Food / Beverage]

Wednesday 18 March 2009

Antelope Valley Estate Planning Law Firm Explains Why Everyone Needs Estate Planning

Antelope Valley estate planning law firm Thompson Von Tungeln discusses why everyone should have an estate plan, not matter the size of their estate. (PRWeb Mar 17, 2009)


Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2234084.htm



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[Source: PRWeb: Home and Family Banking / Personal Finance]

Tributes paid to road death teen

Tributes have been paid to the Fermanagh teenager who was knocked down and killed in Donegal on Wednesday.

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[Source: BBC News | Northern Ireland | UK Edition]

Prader-Willi Syndrome Association Tackles Never-Ending Hunger at the First International Conference on Hyperphagia, June 4-5 in Baltimore

Hyperphagia, the extreme unsatisfied drive to consume food, is the subject of the First International Conference on Hyperphagia, taking place this June in Baltimore. Presented by the Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (USA), the two-day conference is an extension of the association's PWS Scientific Conference, and will feature keynotes and discussions from world renowned scientists, including George Bray, M.D. from the Pennington Biomedical Research Center and Hans-Rudolf Berthoud, Ph. D., an expert in the neurobiology of appetite. (PRWeb Mar 17, 2009)


Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2230584.htm



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[Source: PRWeb: Lifestyle Diet / Weight Loss]

Tuesday 17 March 2009

Best Recession Marketing Investment? Relationships

Search marketing has been known as recession resistant because so many companies shift or increase internet marketing budgets there in good times and in bad. �When other marketing and advertising channels don’t hold up to ROI scruitiny, tactics like SEO hold up rather well. �Sage advice on how to execute on this insight can be [...]

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[Source: Online Marketing Blog]

Insurers Will Cover Anything, but PPI 'no go' for Some Says Burgess

"It's easier to insure your tongue for millions than it is to make a Payment Protection Insurance claim if the firm you work for announced job cuts on or after the time of purchase," warns PPI lobbyist Sara-Ann Burgess from specialist firm Burgesses. (PRWeb Mar 17, 2009)


Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/protection/insurance/prweb2236964.htm



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[Source: PRWeb: Home and Family Banking / Personal Finance]

Spirit Journeys Announces the Launch of SpiritFund

Spirit Journeys, a spiritual gay travel organization, announces the launch of SpiritFund. SpiritFund is a scholarship program designed to help less fortunate people. (PRWeb Mar 17, 2009)


Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2236814.htm



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[Source: PRWeb: Lifestyle Health and Fitness]

Lack of Small Business Stimulus and Housing Crisis Threatens to Sink American Home-Based Business

With No Small Business Stimulus and the Self-Employed Facing Bigger Mortgage Payments or Foreclosure, New Book Called Instant Income Could Save Homes and Livelihoods. (PRWeb Mar 17, 2009)


Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/janet-switzer/instant-income-book/prweb2239484.htm



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[Source: PRWeb: Home and Family Banking / Personal Finance]

Pensioner ordeal

Blind pensioner cheated out of her home

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[Source: BBC News | Northern Ireland | UK Edition]

Monday 16 March 2009

NI leaders set for Obama meeting

Barack Obama is to meet Northern Ireland's first and deputy first ministers during St Patrick's Day celebrations.

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[Source: BBC News | Northern Ireland | UK Edition]

Denver Broncos Michael Pittman has 20/20 Vision after Lasik Eye Surgery in Denver

Dr. William Hines, trusted Lasik Surgeon in Denver, Colorado and the official team eye doctor for the Denver Broncos, has recently performed Lasik on Michael Pittman, a Denver Broncos' running back, with an excellent outcome of 20/20. As a professional athlete, Michael Pittman relies on superb vision for top performance for his livelihood. Choosing the best and most trusted Lasik Surgeon in Denver was imperative. (PRWeb Mar 14, 2009)


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[Source: PRWeb: Lifestyle Health and Fitness]

Average Negative Equity at Foreclosure Exceeds $200,000

Notices of Default and Properties Sold at Auction Continue to Rise in February (PRWeb Mar 13, 2009)


Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/foreclosureradar/foreclosure-report/prweb2229974.htm



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[Source: PRWeb: Home and Family Banking / Personal Finance]

Cure for Debt Anxiety is Knowledge

Nationwide Debt Settlement has joined with Phoenix ABC15 as a community sponsor to help provide informational services to the Phoenix area public. (PRWeb Mar 14, 2009)


Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2230924.htm



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[Source: PRWeb: Home and Family Banking / Personal Finance]

Lifesaving Health News Comes to Radio

Konsyl Pharmaceuticals is the new sponsor of the Danielle Lin Radio Show (PRWeb Mar 13, 2009)


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[Source: PRWeb: Lifestyle Health and Fitness]

Dom Perignon Champagne Bottles Are Used As Molotov Cocktails in New Contemporary Art Exhibit

Conceptual artist R. Lloyd Ming creates weapons as sculpture from Dom Perignon Champagne bottles to symbolize China's wealth and size as a crushing force against Tibet. (PRWeb Mar 14, 2009)


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[Source: PRWeb: Lifestyle Food / Beverage]

Barneys New York to Carry Scandle� Body Candle at Retail Stores in Japan

Scandle� LLC, the leading manufacturer and wholesaler of the finest quality massage candles and complimentary spa products, announced today the availability of their Scandle� Body Massage Candles at leading fashion retailer, Barneys New York, in Japan. (PRWeb Mar 16, 2009)


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[Source: PRWeb: Lifestyle Health and Fitness]

GIA Survey shows Food Manufacturers in Japan Are Keen to Tap on Health Food Trends Over Next 2-3 Years

Global Intelligence Alliance Group (GIA), a global leader in customized Market Intelligence and Strategic Analysis services and solutions, has released survey findings that show that Japanese food manufacturers plan on tapping on consumer health trends in Japan, rating organic, sugar-free or low sugar, as well as low-carbohydrate foods as important. (PRWeb Mar 14, 2009)


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[Source: PRWeb: Lifestyle Food / Beverage]

Free Pocket Guide to Help with Credit Crunch Anxiety and Nerves

A free pocket sized guide to Anxiety reduction is now available from Harley Street International therapist Steve McNulty. Steve has designed the guide from easy to follow techniques he uses for clients over the phone, radio, on line and via web cam. The guide, which can be carried discreetly at all times, deals specifically with getting rid of the general anxiety and nerves. You can get your free copy, in a variety of formats, at http://www.stephenmcnulty.com. (PRWeb Mar 13, 2009)


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[Source: PRWeb: Lifestyle Health and Fitness]

Friday 13 March 2009

Follow the Fairways to Virginia Beach for a Challenging, Yet Inexpensive, Spring Golf Getaway

Virginia Beach features 2 incredible Golf Packages available in March and April through VBGolf.com (PRWeb Mar 11, 2009)


Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Virginia_Beach/Spring_Golf_Getaway/prweb2221854.htm



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[Source: PRWeb: Lifestyle Health and Fitness]

Patients and Medical Practitioners Discover an Effective, Drug-Free Alternative to Treating Chemotherapy Nausea

Chemotherapy is still the number one treatment when treating a variety of cancers. While it can be extremely effective in treating cancer, very often, there are unwanted side effects like hair loss, weight loss and debilitating nausea or vomiting. Many patients have had great success treating their Chemotherapy nausea with BioBands acupressure wristbands, a clinically tested, drug free alternative. (PRWeb Mar 12, 2009)


Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2224754.htm



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[Source: PRWeb: Lifestyle Health and Fitness]

Enjoy the Ron Jon Easter Surf Festival from the Doubletree Cocoa Beach Oceanfront Hotel

Join the Doubletree Cocoa Beach Oceanfront hotel for the 2009 Ron Jon Easter Surf Festival, taking place from April 10-12 2009. (PRWeb Mar 12, 2009)


Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Cocoa_Beach_Hotel/Surf_Festival/prweb2230544.htm



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[Source: PRWeb: Lifestyle Travel and Tourism]

Yard Envy Invites the Public to Take A Break from the Economy and Relax in A Hammock

Hammocks may offer cost-effective, temporary relief to individuals dealing with economic stress. (PRWeb Mar 12, 2009)


Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/economyandstress/hammocks/prweb2226984.htm



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[Source: PRWeb: Lifestyle Health and Fitness]

Eco-Friendly Fashions Arrive at Apparel & Accessories Company DorothyLee.com

Organic apparel in an array of colors and sizes are now available from clothing and accessories company DorothyLee.com. DorothyLee.com is going green this spring with eco-friendly organic fabrics. The company provides custom embroidery and heat transfer services on all their apparel, bags, aprons, hats and more. (PRWeb Mar 11, 2009)


Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/organic/eco-friendly/prweb2215894.htm



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[Source: PRWeb: Lifestyle Health and Fitness]

Thursday 12 March 2009

Saba Incentive Program Gets Positive Results with Third Consecutive Month Growth

Saba announced today an increase in their key performance indicators for a third consecutive month over prior month's levels. New Associate auto-ships for February concluded with a second consecutive monthly increase of 25% compared to January which included a 12% increase over December. In addition, new business builders climbed to a 16% increase in February which again created a two month increase as January's business builders resulted in a 10% increase over December. (PRWeb Mar 11, 2009)


Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2217474.htm



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[Source: PRWeb: Lifestyle Health and Fitness]

When the Economy Starts to Shake, Families Bake: Cookie Baking is the Hot, New Family Activity

With the economy putting a clamp on many families' wallets, now is the time to plan fun family activities at home, such as baking cookies, instead of splurging at the movies or a night out on the town. Go to landolakes.com for new activities, games and recipes that will make cookie baking a fun and delicious activity for the entire family. (PRWeb Mar 12, 2009)


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[Source: PRWeb: Lifestyle Food / Beverage]

The Madison Concourse Hotel Invests In Downtown Amidst Uncertain Economy

Convention Hotel in Madison completes $3.5 Million renovation, benefiting local economy and environment. (PRWeb Mar 12, 2009)


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[Source: PRWeb: Lifestyle Food / Beverage]

uShip.com and Equine.com Team up to Facilitate Horse Buying and Transport

uShip.com and Equine.com have teamed up to make it easier and more affordable for horse enthusiasts, breeders, trainers and other equine-related businesses to find affordable and reliable horse transport services. (PRWeb Mar 12, 2009)


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[Source: PRWeb: Lifestyle Health and Fitness]

Alternative Cook Offers Nutrition Tips for National Nutrition Month

Jean Duane, Alternative Cook offers easy tips for National Nutrition Month on converting recipes to be more nutritious, gluten and dairy free, with fewer calories and no cholesterol. Sound impossible? Read on. You might be surprised at how easy it is. (PRWeb Mar 11, 2009)


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[Source: PRWeb: Lifestyle Diet / Weight Loss]

Bombardier plane sale is welcomed

News that Bombardier will sell 30 of its CSeries aircraft to German airline Lufthansa is welcomed by NI's enterprise minister.

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[Source: BBC News | Northern Ireland | UK Edition]

City of fear

NI's new city faces fresh violence more than 40 years on

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[Source: BBC News | Northern Ireland | UK Edition]

New boss to join water company

NI Water appoints the current head of Northern Ireland Electricity as its new chief executive.

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[Source: BBC News | Northern Ireland | UK Edition]

Tuesday 10 March 2009

Go On a TownePlace Suites Houston Clear Lake Texas Getaway

The TownePlace Suites Houston Clear Lake is now offering a package where guests can spend the day at the Boardwalk and enjoy luxury Marriott accommodations at the same time. (PRWeb Mar 9, 2009)


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[Source: PRWeb: Lifestyle Travel and Tourism]

Sedation Dentistry Safety Week Spotlights the Important Role of Dental Team Members

On the second day of Sedation Dentistry Safety Week, the spotlight shifts to the 30,000 dental assistants and other dental office team members throughout the United States who help ensure that sedation dentistry is as safe for patients as it is comfortable and anxiety-free. "Safety is very much an all-team responsibility," says Dr. Michael Silverman, national chairman of the safety week and one of the world's leading sedation dentistry educators. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2009)


Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/SedationDentistry/SafetyWeek/prweb2219934.htm



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[Source: PRWeb: Lifestyle Health and Fitness]

Free on Amazon Kindle - The Healthy House Answer Book

The Healthy House Institute (HHI) offers a concise healthy housing guide covering all major aspects of construction, maintenance, and creating healthier indoor environments, in an easy-to-read Q and A format. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2009)


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[Source: PRWeb: Lifestyle Health and Fitness]

King of the Cage and Lake of the Torches Resort Casino: “INSANITY”

King of the Cage and Lake of the Torches Resort Casino Announce Main Events for No Holds Barred Cage Fighting, to be held in Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2009)


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[Source: PRWeb: Lifestyle Health and Fitness]

Best Selling Property in Costa Rica, Hacienda Matapalo, Achieves $43 Million in Sales

Hacienda Matapalo recently topped $43 million in sales of its Costa Rica real estate. Nestled in a rainforest but situated a short drive from various amenities, Hacienda Matapalo is the premier opportunity for individuals looking to own property in Costa Rica. (PRWeb Mar 9, 2009)


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[Source: PRWeb: Home and Family Banking / Personal Finance]

Aggregating Social Media: Best Buy Connect


Whether you think “social media” is an overused term (yes, it is) or it’s a fad, or the evolution and revolution of the web, you don’t have to look far anymore for abundant examples of how companies, organizations and the U.S. Government are going social.
Social media can involve a variety of platforms and media ranging [...]

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[Source: Online Marketing Blog]

Sedation Dentistry Safety Week Spotlights the Important Role of Dental Team Members

On the second day of Sedation Dentistry Safety Week, the spotlight shifts to the 30,000 dental assistants and other dental office team members throughout the United States who help ensure that sedation dentistry is as safe for patients as it is comfortable and anxiety-free. "Safety is very much an all-team responsibility," says Dr. Michael Silverman, national chairman of the safety week and one of the world's leading sedation dentistry educators. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2009)


Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/SedationDentistry/SafetyWeek/prweb2219934.htm



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[Source: PRWeb: Lifestyle Health and Fitness]

Fractional Real Estate's Most Dynamic Online Marketplace Launches: The FractionalCollection.com Establishes New Benchmark with Full-Featured Site

A Feature-rich Site Designed for Both Industry Professionals and Discerning Consumers, FractionalCollection.com Offers the Industry's Most Appealing Environment to Showcase Fractional Real Estate, Jets, Yachts, and Cars (PRWeb Mar 9, 2009)


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[Source: PRWeb: Home and Family Banking / Personal Finance]

CFOs worldwide learn the value of ZoomProspector through CFO Magazine

Business location analysis website ZoomProspector.com featured in March 2009 issue of the leading publication for financial executives (PRWeb Mar 6, 2009)


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[Source: PRWeb: Business Mergers and Acquisitions]

CGI Launches Loan Modification Service for Banks

End-to-end solution to handle high-volume loan modifications (PRWeb Mar 10, 2009)


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[Source: PRWeb: Home and Family Banking / Personal Finance]

FFF Enterprises Observes National Patient Safety Awareness Week

With its ‘Patients First’ approach, the nation’s largest distributor of critical-care biopharmaceuticals and industry leader in pharmaceutical supply chain safety, participates in National Patient Safety Awareness Week with an awareness campaign and safety tips, to empower patients to become involved in their own healthcare. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2009)


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[Source: PRWeb: Lifestyle Health and Fitness]

Perfect Weather - Perfect Beaches - Perfect Price on Florida's Paradise Coast

Warm up with hot hotel deals during Paradise Priced Perfectly promotion in Naples Marco Island and the Everglades (PRWeb Mar 10, 2009)


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[Source: PRWeb: Lifestyle Travel and Tourism]

CE Restaurant Announces the Grand Opening of New Chicken Express Restaurant in Belmont MA

The formerly known Chicken Express has recently launched their new and improved restaurant, CE Restaurant in Belmont MA right outside the city of Boston. CE Restaurant has been serving Belmont and surrounding residents since 1990 and continues to offer top notch food service for all types of taste buds to enjoy. (PRWeb Mar 9, 2009)


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[Source: PRWeb: Lifestyle Food / Beverage]

Continuity IRA shot dead officer

A Republican splinter group - the Continuity IRA - claims its members shot dead a police officer in Northern Ireland.


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[Source: BBC News | Northern Ireland | UK Edition]

NLP-Foundation

Mark O ‘Reardon


During my life, beginning at the time I was a very young child, I found myself questioning, what was the reason that people did the things they did the way they did, and if they could not find better simpler ways to do the same things. This led me to a lot of thought on the subject which I found very hard to bounce off anybody for feedback as my peers and even to my surprise the adults around me seemed to think it was a crazy concept and that if you weren’t braking your back working that you weren’t much use to anybody least of all yourself. As time went on I was absorbed into the workforce through necessity as my mother was a lone parent of nine children and we all had to pull our weight. I never stopped thinking about this but I did get into the habits of the so called real world and by that I mean to be driven by all of the things that weren’t about me but were all about, as I later learned “what was expected of me”. As time went on I became a really expert player in the do what you’re expected to do show. The positive side of all this is that I learned to be quite a perfectionist and extremely good at various skills and also a quick learner with an aptitude for being thrown in at the deep end and coming up trumps. All through this time I often wondered still if there was a better way but as time progressed it seemed to become more distant and out of reach. With the experience I had gained in ways of the world and business, I had an opportunity to change and go to live in a foreign country, Italy. This was going to be a whole new opportunity to make things better. At first it was really great because I was being presented with new challenges every day .I had to learn a new job as a buyer for an international company I had to learn a new language and make new friends. As usual I had no problem with any of these things in fact I was a great success .What I didn’t realize was that I was doing exactly the same things as before just in a different place. By this time I had two young children and life seemed to be progressing nicely. I was making more money I was gaining a lot of new experience and I was doing all the things that were expected of me. Just one thing was wrong, I still wasn’t doing what I wanted to do and I still didn’t know what that was exactly. I had gained a lot of contacts and was in a position to change again so I decided to set up my own company in Italy. I was starting again but that didn’t frighten me as I knew that I could make it. The next few years were hard work and in this time my third child was born his name is Adam and he was my first son after two daughters Laura and Alice. My business began to prosper and things got tougher and tougher. I was in a mode of do or die because I had started and was not going to give up till I got to where I wanted to be even if at that time I had no idea of where that was. I needed help to plan things better but I was too busy on the treadmill to even think about what or who could help me .I was in a situation where I had no quality time with my family as my office was under my house. I now had four children including Margaret. The stress grew and grew and it was affecting my wife and family but they couldn’t do anything to help as it was me who had put myself in the situation in the first place and I couldn’t see how I was going to get out of it. I started to resent the fact that I had the responsibility of my family and that the only reason I was in this situation was to maintain their lifestyle. I was blaming everybody for my situation and I felt I had no choices. I eventually lost everything I had in Italy my family my business and Italy which I also dearly loved. I came back to Ireland after twelve years and started again. This time I decided that I would need to change some things about the way I looked at life and what I wanted out of it. I realized for the first time that I had a choice. Firstly I got a job working for”somebody else”. This was a great relief and I had no problem with it as I had decided to give myself a break and some time to reflect. I started to look around and I noticed that there were things I could do that actually interested me not just as money making ventures but things that I could enjoy. I went to a local college which ran evening courses and enquired about the possibility of teaching Italian. ( My Italian is that good I told you I was a perfectionist) A few months later I got a call from them to ask if I was still available. Of course I was. I soon started teaching Italian and getting paid for it wow. I was so nervous for the first class that I could hardly speak for ten minutes but I soon got over it. I really enjoy teaching and it got me thinking if I could make use of my talents in some other more serious ways. I really felt that I was starting to realize where I wanted to go for the first time in my life. In the next few months I started to take an interest in personal development after having bought a Paul McKenna book on a whim. I became really interested in the whole area and wondered if I could become a coach. I am not a very analytical facts and figures type of person and it really doesn’t interest me to become one. I am more of an intuition, improvisation, camelion like get the job done in an original way type. The thought of reading, going to class and writing projects or essays is all very challenging for me. I wondered at first if it could be done, so it took me a while to actually act on it. The fact that I didn’t have the money at the time to get onto a course was also a deciding factor or at least something in my head was telling me that. Eventually I got the phone number of Mary Curran from a friend and I called her. She seemed ok so we arranged to meet. I got a good feeling from that meeting and was accepted onto the course. I was able to come to an arrangement about money with her that was acceptable and that was that.


During the course I have been learning a lot of things, firstly about myself and how I am perceived by others .This is something that I never really gave that much thought at least not in the same way as I am now. And just as I have been observed by other people I have been observing and learning also. I have learned that most of the people on the course have reached a stage in their lives where they want to stop avoiding the real issues and want to take action to make their lives better. Most people know that they need to do something but they don’t know how to do it. I think that the people on the course have reached a higher level than the average person in that they are doing something about that and are willing to be open enough, firstly to admit that they need assistance and secondly to step out of their comfort zone. During the process of learning to be a life coach we first need to understand what it is like to take part in a coaching session as a client. I think from that experience I have learned quite a lot. There is a lot to learn but ultimately it’s the hands on coaching and being coached that is important to me.
I think the most important part of the whole concept of coaching is the idea that people have to take responsibility and control of their own lives and stop letting outside factors or gremlins (which ultimately are outside factors even though they seem to be talking to us from inside) influence where we want to be. In order for us to know where we really want to be we need to look at our values and then our goals and see do they match in ideology .This is fundamental and a lot of the issues that people have stem from an imbalance between the two resulting in endless conflict between what they would love to be doing and what they are actually doing with their lives .The reason people do this is because they feel they don’t have a choice. This is a learned way of thinking. Since the day we were born we have learned all of the things we do and think, the things that have molded us and made us who we are and protected us. This ability to learn by experience and repetition, adjusting our behavior or even our whole personality to our surroundings, is truly amazing and is the reason we are here today as a species. There is one hitch and that is that this works both ways, it can be very good for us or it can be very bad for us. Our conscious mind is what sees the world but it is our sub conscious that actually guides us and gets us to where we tell it we want to go. If our conscious mind which is influenced by outside factors or beliefs is constantly focusing on the negative or detrimental, this is the message that the subconscious receives and the order it will obey no matter what. The effects of this can lead us to making decisions which are not in our best interest .The upside of this is that the exact opposite can be achieved when the message sent by the conscious mind is in our best interest. Coaching at a superficial level is goal setting and getting focused but there is a lot more to it than that .It involves looking at ourselves “now” evaluating goals, values, needs, and self limiting beliefs, and examining how outside influences are running us. Also how we can set boundaries to protect us and how we can ultimately give more of everything to the world around at no cost to us, and get it back a hundred fold, thereby improving the quality and the direction of our lives and our interactions with others. All of this involves change and that is the hardest part for many people as the comfort zone always seems an easier option but often an option that causes us to tolerate situations and beliefs which are no good for us and block our progress.

I have particularly enjoyed being coached. During my sessions as the client I have learned a few things about myself. One of these was that I really need to open up more in order to make myself more accessible to the people around me and to give of myself more freely. This issue was quite emotional for me as it was something I had been skirting around for most of my life. It also helps me to understand possible situations that my clients may be in.
Coaching pro bono was and is a huge eye opener also, because now that I had learned a little about the theory I was going to put it into practice. I was pleasantly surprised that any fears were ill founded and that it all went quite well. It is by no means easy because you are always tempted to suggest or lead but you know that you can’t as the solution must belong to the client. In this way he or she is more likely to act upon it. I think a brilliant coach has firstly the ingredients like compassion, intuition, balance, patience etc but practical hands on experience is paramount.

I believe that I have what it takes to be a good coach now and that as time goes on I will, through practice, become a very good coach. I think that if I am doing a job that I love, it will come out in my work and my abilities will improve more and more as a result. I believe that the people who are truly brilliant at any discipline aren’t born brilliant but because they are doing something they are excited about they give it more, consciously and unconsciously and as a result they get more satisfaction from their work thus they are motivated even more. I have learned a tremendous amount from this course and the books I have been reading .The most important part of it all as far as I am concerned, is what I have learned about myself and what I need to work on, or in Anthony Robbins words “What I need to unlearn” in order to reach the next level. The next level for me represents putting what I have learned into practice in a way that my coaching clients can feel comfortable and inspired by what they see in me and as a result they will have the courage to change what they wish to change within themselves, without fear or self doubt getting in the way. I believe that the first step towards brilliance in any field comes from within, and the process begins with the belief that one is adequate in every sense. Brilliance is about acceptance of ones inner beauty and allowing that inner self to shine. When we accept ourselves as we truly are we begin to project our real inner selves and we quit looking for answers or approval from external sources. This helps us to focus on the beauty within ourselves and what surrounds us and to project unconditional love, which returns to us tenfold. This is the kind of brilliance that I want to achieve, it is a goal that has real value both for me and for the people who will have contact with me. The benefits of this kind of achievement go far beyond mere financial or material gain and make our lives really worthwhile. My goal is to love what I do and through this to realize the great potential that is within me.

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