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Athletes and spectators making a clear point for a free Tibet in a peaceful manner… does this work? A solution for this problem is given by “9 Fingers for Tibet“, without words, but meaningful at the same time. Simply put your hands up in the air and bend the right thumb towards the palm. This way the remaining fingers symbolize the four letters FREE, while the five fingers of your left hand signify TIBET. The signal was invented by Marc Strotmann of the Munich based agency Xynias, Wetzel. A simple sign through which China can be given a piece of peoples’ mind from everywhere in the world.

Priceless: Everybody can participate! This signal works very easily and without any aggression, but nevertheless with a high penetrating power.

The Fashion rEvolution supports the campaign by distributing the logo on their organic and fair produced polo shirts and by this giving a clear additional statement: who wants to blame China for human rights abuse, should not do so in cheap clothes made in China, manufactured under inhumane conditions and exploitive child labor. Since this week the eco-fair shirts with the 9 fingers logo are available in their online-shop www.better-dressed.com. Half of the net profit will be donated to the “TIBETAN FAMILY HELP“ (TFH), a Swiss organization helping Tibetan refugees in Nepal by arranging godparenthoods. TFH also financially supports a school hostel for children of refugees in Chialsa, Nepal and built a hospital in an isolated area in Eastern Tibet to establish the required medical care. Exclusively counting on volunteer work, TFH is furthermore able to pass on 100% of the donations.

More information:
www.better-dressed.com
www.9fingersfortibet.com
www.tfhdavos.ch

About The Fashion rEvolution:

The company understands its work as a development aid of the next generation. It does not want to hand out pittance, but to change the unfair structures in the global textile industry in such a way that everybody can benefit from globalization.

Since 2007 The Fashion rEvolution offers promotion wear, schoolwear, workwear, hospitality textiles, brand productions and purpose-manufactured apparel made from 100% certified organic cotton and fair trade. In March 2008 it also started the first end customer collection under its company owned brand “better“.

Houston, Texas: New World Marketing Inc. announced today the appointment of Chris Hingle as executive vice president in its executive recruitment practice. Chris is an executive recruiter with 20 plus years experience and is recognized in the financial services industry as one of the nation’s premier executive recruiters. Hingle will be responsible for expanding the firm’s services in the search business, focusing on mid and upper level management, senior executives and officer positions in the insurance and reinsurance industries.

“The financial services industry today offers a rich and diverse span of opportunities that can be reaped through employment opportunities, new product concept development and the formation of business alliances,” said Robert S. Cauthen, Jr., New World Chairman and CEO. “Chris’s commitment to excellence is unmatched and he brings another perspective as we continue to experience a significant increase in the search business,” Cauthen said. “New World’s clients will benefit from Chris’s integrity, insight and recruitment experience, he appreciates and understands the ongoing evolution of the recruiting process and we are extremely pleased and proud to have him on board.”

Chris received his Bachelor of Science degree from The Citadel, Charleston, South Carolina. Hingle entered the personnel field and shortly thereafter he devoted himself exclusively to executive search. In 1985 Chris founded Christopher Frederic Firm, placing executives on a national level as search consultants to the financial services industry. He is highly respected for his product knowledge and understanding of the requirements to successfully place management level executives. Chris conducts his business in accordance with the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct.

“New World Marketing is known as an insightful partner and innovator by its insurance and reinsurance clients and I’m excited by this opportunity to bring my recruiting experience to the broad mix of talents and skills of the firm,” said Hingle.

Founded in 1996, New World Marketing, Inc. is a consulting and strategic positioning firm which has developed a successful search practice specializing in the identification and selection within the financial services industry. We are experts in Life, Health, and Annuity Insurance, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Product Innovation and Distribution Strategies, providing product concepts and solutions to senior management in leading insurance and reinsurance companies. Our executive search practice is comprehensive, covering: Actuarial, Financial, Technology, Broker / Dealer, Marketing, Underwriting, Legal and other specialty functions and disciplines.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Carol A. Villani, Executive VP (713) 572-4158 E-mail: Carolv@newworldsearch.com

On the 17th of April John George took 16 JAG employees on the PalmerSport Day at Bedford Autodrome in Northamptonshire. The day comprised of a full briefing, followed by colleagues and co-workers racing each other in a series of seven different high-performance vehicles.

John managed to win the Palmer Jaguar JP1, Porsche 911 JP3 and Caterham 7 Sprint races; making him the overall winner of the day. To his dismay, Andy Whitaker beat John over the line in the Renault Clio Cup session; despite John’s previous racing experience in the Clio Cup.

One highlight of the day included Business Manager Hayley Luxton being “blue-flagged” (a warning given to drivers to move away from the racing line when they are about to be overtaken). Hayley complied with the warning at first and pulled her car over, before changing her mind and re-entering the racing line, pushing Group Operations Manager Scott Fulfitt into a “brake here” sign in the process.

Despite his little accident, Scott had a good time, finishing in 7th overall for the day. He said: “The day was excellent and a huge amount of thought was put into it, from signing in, the food, travel… it was good to see that everyone, including people who were not that sure about driving too fast had a good day. It was great to meet everyone in such a great atmosphere.”

The event was made possible by Orange, who also sent five of their own staff to the event to mingle with JAG’s employees and compete against them in the racing. JAG’s ongoing Preferred Partner status with the network comes as a result of the company connecting so many users to Orange; the PalmerSport Day was a further incentive, and a thank-you from the network to JAG.

JAG invited five of its branch staff to the event, for selling high volumes of various different Orange products. Although the incentive was open to all JAG branch staff, it was only Branch Managers who made the mark. Andy Macey, Manager of JAG’s Shirley branch, Lee McBride (Manager, Gosport) Steve Turner (Manager, Falmouth) and Maxine Ryl (Manager, Belper) all attended the racing day.

Maxine said: “It was a very competitive day and we all had a great time. Working for JAG is like being part of one big team, and the Palmer Day really showed that.”

Andy Whitaker, JAG Group Manager who has raced rally cars competitively in the past said: “This wasn’t the first time I’ve been on one of these days, but whenever I get the chance to go, I go. It’s so well organised, the cars are well-kept and the instructors are brilliant. It’s a fantastic place.”

Area Manager Joanne Whyman said: “It was an incredible experience. I feel really lucky to have had the opportunity to race seven different super cars in one day. We had professional racing drivers in the cars with us showing us how to do it all and they really pushed us to the limit. I liked the Land Rover bit best –it was more skill than speed.”

John George, the most experienced racer present on the day said: “It’s terrific to share my hobby with my friends and colleagues –the day was good for teambuilding and getting to know some JAG staff a bit better. Everyone got into the spirit of the day and I’m delighted by how much they all enjoyed it.”

The Palmer Day was another example of the wide range of perks and incentives available to JAG’s employees across the board, from Sales Executives to Senior Management.

Branch Manager of JAG’s Falmouth branch, Steve Turner said: “I’ve known most of these people for years, but it was great to get to know some of the new staff JAG has taken on, in such a relaxed and enjoyable environment. It was the day of a lifetime.”

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Are you looking for unique gift for this Mother’s Day? Then we have exclusive gifts and gift ideas for your Mom and Grandma.

Mothers Day is celebrated with lot of enthusiasm in many countries across the globe. Though Mothers Day celebrations take place at different times around the world, the feelings are always same everywhere. All over the world people love to celebrate Mothers Day with their mothers and shower love on them.

Mother’s Day is the day to express your love to your mother and also how much you appreciate your mom. Only mother is the person who takes care of her children for their all needs. On Mother’s Day you can please her by giving a beautiful gift. If your mother is not with you, then also you can send her a lovely gift online.

Flowers can be a good gift for your mom. Everyone likes to receive flowers as a gift. Your mother also feels great after receiving your love as a flower gift.

Another idea is a delicious cake or chocolates as a gift. Cake or chocolates are always a better idea for any occasion. Your mom will be happy with this gift. Send the flavor that your mom likes much.

If you want to give a gift which is unique than you gave before, then Apparels, Jewelry, Trendy Bags, Perfumes, Crockery, Electronics, Kitchen appliances, Home furnishing or pooja accessories would be one of the unusual gifts for your lovely mom.

Apparels can be choose from many varieties like Saree, Salwar Kameez or Western Wear. Your mom will always remember your love when she will wear your gift.

Combo gifts, Gift Hampers, Gift Certificates, and Personalized Gifts are available with wide range especially for mothers.

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Happy Mother’s Day to you all and send a beautiful gift to your lovely mom on this great day and give her a happiness as she loves you a lot.

JAG Communications has appointed yet another Area Manager to oversee its expanding network of retail outlets.

Andy McClounan has worked in the mobile phone sector for over a decade; acting as an Area Manager for Go Mobile until the company was taken over by JAG at the beginning of 2008. Since January, Andy has been managing JAG’s branch in Hull.

Andy’s new area will include branches in Whitby, Carlisle, Newcastle, Middlesbrough, Ripon, Richmond, Thirsk and Chester Le Street. His role will be to liaise with Branch Managers, monitor and improve individual store performance and take part in regular meetings with other members of the company’s Senior Management team.

John George said: “JAG has expanded a lot recently, not just in the number of branches we operate and the number of retail staff we employ; but in the geographical span of our retail network. This has meant a lot of unnecessary travelling for our team of Area Managers, so we’ve been looking at expanding that team in order to maximise the efficiency of their operations. We’re very pleased to have someone with Andy’s drive and determination onside, and we all wish him the best of luck in his new position.”

Andy McClounan started out in the world of business 13 years ago, when established his own business selling fish. He sold the project for a profit, before a short spell in the army as a technical engineer. Having left the military, he got into the mobile phone trade and has been successful in the field ever since.

He said: “I’m hoping to bring a lot of enthusiasm to this role. This game is all about personality and charisma- I’m hoping to bring compliance to all eight of my new branches to maximise their profitability.”

JAG now employs 14 Area Managers, who are responsible for 149 branches between them, spanning England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

David D H Andrews
Press and Public Relations Officer
JAG Communications

Background on JAG Communications:

JAG Communications (Plymouth) Ltd. is Britain’s third largest independent mobile phone retailer, with a network of branches spanning England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

JAG prides itself on offering the latest mobile phone technology at the best possible rates. Excellent customer service, flexible tariffs and friendly, knowledgeable staff are the hallmarks of our business. Perhaps this is why no other mobile phone chain in the country has grown as steadily and consistently as JAG.

The company was founded in 1990 by Managing Director John George. Since then, JAG has established a reputation as a friendly high street chain with a local business mentality.

For the very best in mobile phones, accessories and tariffs from all 5 major UK networks -not to mention a myriad of free gifts and prizes; make sure you buy your next phone from JAG.

To find out more about JAG Communications, please visit www.jagcomms.com

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London 23 April 2008. Hallmark (East Midlands) Ltd, a leading insurance intermediary in Derbyshire and Leicestershire, has launched a new service to simplify the claims process for its customers.

The company has teamed up with offsite data storage provider MyGlobalSafe.com to create individual digital safes hosted in a highly secure online environment for each customer. Digital copies of all insurance policies can be placed in these safes, which customers can also add to by uploading receipts or any other documents that may be useful when making a claim.

Nick Charles, Managing Director at MyGlobalSafe.com said, “Processing a claim can be a time consuming business especially if you can’t find the policy or the receipts. In a worst-case scenario these documents may have been destroyed in a flood or fire. Now, Hallmark customers can make use of our digital storage services, protected with military encryption, to make sure that whatever happens, they’ll have quick and guaranteed access to all the papers they need to make a claim.”

Kim Eaton, “Insurance Division Manager for Hallmark said, “We are delighted to have worked closely with MyGlobalSafe.com to create an innovative product to alleviate the stresses which can often surround insurance claims. We believe this product will give both clients and insurers the means to ensure the swift settlement of claims. It enables fair settlement to be made based on documentary evidence, which is instantly available through the system. This development enhances the quality of service to our clients and should help insurers reduce claims costs. It’s a win win situation for both parties.”

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For further information please contact:

Conway Wigg

Propeller Communications

T: 0870 066 4608

E: conway.wigg@propellercom.com

About Hallmark (East Midlands) Limited / Abbot Insurance Brokers.

Abbot Insurance is the General Insurance division of Hallmark (East Midlands) Ltd. Hallmark acquired Abbot Insurance, previously a family run business, in 2006.

This acquisition gives clients the opportunity to access a comprehensive range of products in both general insurance and financial services and indeed other aligned non-insurance products from one source.

Hallmarks is committed to providing excellent service and is constantly looking at ways to enhance its range of products and services to meet the needs and requirements of customers in today’s complex world. This is well demonstrated by the launch of the MyGlobalSafe.com product, which has been designed to meet the rigours and demands of modern life.

About MyGlobalSafe.com

MyGlobalSafe.com is a provider of highly secure, off-site and backed up data storage services to the Insurance and Travel markets.

MyGlobalSafe.com offers its software via subscription to deliver a personalised on-line electronic filing cabinet that makes the off-site back-up of individual documents and possessions easy.

MyGlobalSafe.com is a service that employs sophisticated encryption so that the data is stored securely in a high availability environment so that wherever the user is, at any time, total access is achievable.

The business priority is to deliver exceptional customer service through quality systems and superior technical support.

MyGlobalSafe.com is a registered company (5849705) in England and can be contacted on 01444 240 273.

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Mother’s Day is one of the most special occasions of the year. Mother’s day is a great chance to show how grateful you are for everything your mother does for you. We could never repay our Mothers for all they have sacrificed for us. Your Gift to your mom on her special day can be as special and different as she is to you. Finding inspiration for Mother’s Day gifts isn’t always straightforward. It can be though, by shopping online, which takes a lot of stress away as well as providing many more gift ideas.

Every mother likes to feel special and as a mother any little trinket is acceptable, but it is still better to do some research and find a special and appropriate gift that will bring real pleasure and joy to someone you love and who has done a lot for you.

Flowers and Cakes are the most popular gifts for the Mother’s Day. Flowers tend to express what words cannot say and fill the home with beauty and soft fragrance. So send fresh flowers which your mother like the most or send cake with different flavor that suits your mom.

Apparels also can be a best gift for this Mother’s Day. One can choose one of the many varieties of the apparels like sarees, salwar kameez or kurtas that your mother would like. Gold, silver or diamond jewelry, watches, perfumes – these are the other options that makes your mother happy on this Mother’s Day. If among all the options you do not find something suitable, send her a gift voucher that will enable her to choose her gift by herself. Most online Mother’s Day gift stores provide this option too.

You can send gift all over the world and also in India without shipping charges. So just click a mouse and select one of the gifts from our exclusive collection. It is delivered to its destination within 24 hours after an order has been placed.

Personalized Gifts, Gift Certificates, Gift Hampers, Pooja Accessories, Trendy Handbags, Leather Products, Cosmetic Hampers, Crockery & Cookware, Kitchen Appliances or Home Furnishings also can be a wonderful and surprising gift for your mom. One of these unique gifts is guaranteed to make her smile.

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A mother can share her love among her entire family and make everyone feel special. Mother’s Day is a very special day but that does not mean it has to be very expensive. Let mom know you care because you took the extra time to make it by hand.

Now Mother’s Day is very near, so start to think about gifts and select one of the gift from our wide range of Mother’s Day Gifts that makes your mom’s day very special and unforgettable… so start to think about Mother’s Day Gifts.

‘Citizen Therapy’ website, Big White Wall (bigwhitewall.com), is the first emotional health network where people can express themselves anonymously without fear of being judged or stigmatised. Big White Wall empowers individuals from all over the world to reach out and share support with their online neighbours.

Big White Wall users express their secrets, fears or deeper concerns on a brick on The Wall by uploading images, drawing or writing. The brick is then posted alongside thousands of others on The Wall, each of which represents one unit of human emotion. The range of topics posted so far is vast, from self harm and depression, to family issues and relationship problems; all of which can lead to mental health problems if not addressed.

Big White Wall offers peer support, or ‘citizen therapy’, as users interact with each other by commenting on bricks, offering views and encouragement in the Talkabout forum or through using one-to-one private messaging.

At a time when emotional health is fast being recognized as a global issue with anxiety and depression are set to become the second largest health problem by 2020, with economic recession beckoning, and with increasing doubt about the value of medication as an adequate response to poor mental health, Big White Wall offers a life-enhancing space for those who need a place to express what is really on their mind. As one of the users recently commented:

‘I am very new in here, finding my way to the wall is my last attempt to keep fighting. I find everything so difficult to bear at the moment, but this community is somehow enabling me to continue the struggle. I thank you for your kind welcome and for all the people who have not turned their back on me in my moment of crisis. My only hope is that when my strength returns, I can be as empathetic as you all.’ JayT

The Big White Wall audience is hugely varied and more recently has included US and UK military veterans struggling to come to terms with rehabilitation into civilian life as well as those who are feeling the bite of economic downturn. Also on Big White Wall are concerned parents, distressed and lonely college students, individuals struggling with their sexuality, and many others.

The one thing all these users share is a struggle to express how they are really feeling to their friends and family. On Big White Wall people share issues in a safe online space to gain the confidence to have emotionally healthy lives offline.

Founder Jenny Hyatt, Chairman Vanda Scott OBE, and CEO Charlotte Vere of Big White Wall, are all available for interview

Contact:

Clare Spurrell, Communications Director

email: clare at bigwhitewall.com

Many people spend more time planning for a vacation than they do planning for their career. You can beat your competition by spending a little time planning the direction your work life will take, with the help of a new eBook entitled “Plan Your Career Now! A survival Guide for the American Workplace.”

Based on over a decade of research, this great resource is presented in a way that can benefit you starting today, and for many years to come. It is a reference eBook that you can refer to over and over, and gain insight for the next course correction in your career. It is a “Career Coach – in an eBook!

If you are like most people, you have been provided little or no career guidance other than graduate, get a degree and life will be great. Those words are true to some extent but fall far short of reality. There are many great paying and satisfying jobs, which require some specific training and not degree. Regardless of your education and training employers are looking for people who are “employable” because they are in short supply.

What will your life after graduation be like? What are employers looking for? How can I best prepare for a career that will bring satisfaction and success? How can I make a smart transition in my career? These and many more questions are addressed in a no frills, to the point approach, based on the “real world of work.”

“Plan Your Career Now! A survival Guide for the American Workplace” is a powerful tool packed with exceptional, relevant and practical information, tips, checklists and interactive links which will assist you in choosing the right career, understand the job market and be better prepared for career success. If you or anyone close to you needs career guidance, don’t miss the opportunity to secure this eBook on-line.

You are invited to this very special event that will have smart owners & enthusiasts in attendance. The event is the 2008 Cannonball Run/One Lap of America which will have the 2008 smart fortwo project car as one of the featured vehicles.

This is one of 11 events that will be held at locations across the USA between May 3rd and May 10th. The events are looking to be very exciting with celebrity guests, nearly 100 very fast cars and it looks like some of the events will have smart USA representatives talking about the soon to be released aftermarket parts and accessories for the smart. By attending you will defiantly get the inside scoop on some of the up and coming parts for the smart and get a chance to see many of them in action on the smart project car.

Some added fun to this year’s event is that there are several broadcasting companies that are working at filming the events so while we can’t guarantee you will get on camera you will defiantly be able to say you where there when it all happened.

There will be smart owners and enthusiasts attending from various smart websites on the Internet as these events are open to all of the smart community and since we are busy preparing for the event, if you could please help out the smart community by post about this event in your local forum or blog and please invite your friends out to the track as lets do what we can to make these 11 events ones people talk about for years to come.

With nearly 100 of the world most exotic and fastest vehicles you can also expect to see Vipers, Porches, BMWs, Le Mans styles race cars and maybe even the a Ferrari or two but of course you’re coming out to see and to cheer on the smart.

Website for the 2008 smart fortwo Project Cars Entry:

http://www.451s.com/oloa

Complete list of Dates & Locations of the Events

Saturday May 3 in South Bend, Indiana

Saturday May 3 in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin

Sunday May 4 in Pacific Junction, Iowa

Monday May 5 in Bryan, Texas

Monday May 5 in Sealy, Texas

Tuesday May 6 in Belle Rose, Louisiana

Wednesday May 7 in Kershaw, South Carolina

Wednesday May 7 in Greer, South Carolina

Thursday May 8 in Alton, Virginia

Friday May 9 in Wampum, Pennsylvania

Saturday May 10 in South Bend, Indiana

Waite Park, MN, April 4, 2008 – Jenny Fortwengler, Minnesota resident and mother of two, celebrated the birth of a new baby in February. As a surrogate, she carried and delivered the baby for a couple who had gone through the process of in vitro fertilization (IVF) with an egg donor. Fortwengler had been selected by the couple through Growing Generations, the largest surrogacy agency in the world. Since 1996, Growing Generations has assisted more than 1000 clients from 19 countries with the surrogacy process.

Fortwengler was drawn to surrogacy based on experiences that she’d had with her own children. “I really enjoyed being pregnant with my own children and wanted to learn more about surrogacy,” said Fortwengler. “So, I went online and researched surrogacy, where I found there to be many options to choose from.” After reviewing message boards on the Internet and surrogate agencies’ Web sites, Fortwengler was particularly drawn to Growing Generations. “What I liked about Growing Generations is that they work with singles and gay couples, as well as heterosexual couples. Their Web site also stood out as being well put together and professional.”

Fortwengler applied to Growing Generations’ surrogacy program and was accepted. During the application process, she and her husband spoke with agency staff members to get all of their questions answered. “My husband wanted to ask questions about the medical risks above all,” said Fortwengler. “Once he received answers to those questions, he was totally on board.” Friends and family came on board as well, with Forwengler noting that her experience “opened their eyes to possibility.” During the process, Fortwengler ultimately felt that surrogacy brought her entire family closer together.

Later, she recalls her first meeting with the couple. “I was so nervous,” said Fortwengler. “My husband said, ‘Just think that they are probably more nervous than you.’ It’s a little like a blind date. But we clicked and hit it off. It was a good match from the start.”

After becoming pregnant, her relationship with the couple bloomed through weekly email exchanges and visits. “I remember that carrying the child as a surrogate mother wasn’t like carrying my own kids,” said Fortwengler. “I knew that I was carrying [the couple’s] child, so I wasn’t emotionally attached. I learned to expect the unexpected, in the sense that not everything went the way I thought it would. Some parts of the process went by really slowly and others very fast.”

On the day of the birth, the couple was present, alongside Fortwengler. Her husband was also in the room, holding her hand. She recalls a distinct moment after the delivery. “[The doctor] was about to put the baby on my stomach when I pointed to the couple. ‘It’s their baby,’ I said. When I saw them holding the baby, I started crying. I thought to myself that this was amazing, and everything that I had hoped it would be.”

Fortwengler has said that, for her, the best part of surrogacy is the birth. Being able to watch parents with their new baby and witness the culmination of how long they waited and how much they wanted it, was a powerful experience for both her and her family. For that reason, Fortwengler is ready for another surrogacy. “[After the birth], I knew right away that I wanted to go again.” When asked why, her response is simple: “There are a lot of couples and singles out there who need surrogates. I know that I can do this for them, and that it gives me immense personal satisfaction.”

To learn more about Growing Generations, please visit www.growinggenerations.com.

About Growing Generations, LLC
Since 1996, Growing Generations has been a company passionately dedicated to the vision of creating life and, in the process, changing the world. Founded by gay and lesbian parents, our mission is simple — to build families of choice for our community through surrogacy, egg donation, and sperm donation.

Contact
Growing Generations, LLC

Los Angeles * New York * Boston * Ohio Valley

Phone (323) 965-7500 Fax (323) 965-0900

Email: family@growinggenerations.com

Websites: www.growinggenerations.com

www.fertilityfutures.com

Ceremony with Honor Promises One Stop Shopping for the Modern Bride

April 16, 2008, Baltimore, Maryland- In today’s high-tech and fast paced world, new brides often assume they can take on the challenge of wedding planning on their own. Turning to the Internet, brides-to-be search tirelessly for vendors, advice, and tricks of the trade. As their once distant wedding dates approach and time slips away, brides scramble to make their wedding day dreams into reality.

While brides typically book their caterers and reception halls months or even years in advance, smaller, yet essential details are frequently overlooked, particularly when it comes to one of the wedding’s key players, the wedding minister or officiant. An officiant can truly make or break your wedding day. While the investment in a minister or officiant is considerably lower than that for a photographer or florist, the officiant performs one of life’s most sacred and highly anticipated rituals. Without him or her, a wedding cannot take place. Ceremony with Honor, founded by Reverend Honor Ahern, a licensed officiant serving Maryland, Delaware, and Southern Pennsylvania, not only offers individualized secular ceremonies for the discerning bride, but collaborates with engaged couples throughout the planning process in floral design, bridal beauty, vendor referral, and event coordination. Working with brides on every step of the planning process, Ceremony with Honor develops strong relationships with their clients, providing a sense of security and stability during one of life’s most exciting, yet stressful occasions.

With its team of experienced wedding and special event professionals, Ceremony with Honor is truly a one stop shop for the modern bride. More than just a wedding officiant, Ceremony with Honor becomes an integral component of the entire event, managing the planning, preparation, and execution of wedding and reception time lines, vendor relations, floral arrangements, and even hair design. Reverend Honor Ahern, the company’s founder, and her partner, Reverend Nicole Jones, come with 15 years of combined wedding industry experience. As a former event coordinator for Gramercy Mansion, Honor Ahern honed her organizational skills and design aesthetic, while cultivating an extensive list of vendor contacts within the industry. At Ceremony with Honor, she provides her wedding know-how and creative flair as a top notch wedding planner and rehearsal coordinator. Jones, also a non-denominational minister and one-time client of Ceremony with Honor, creates stunning floral arrangements to suit every taste, from simple to sublime. Utilizing Ahern’s 12 years of hair design experience, Ceremony with Honor also offers on-site bridal beauty packages to ensure that every client looks as good as she feels on her special day.

From the time you pop the question to the moment you say “I do”, Ceremony with Honor delivers a custom experience to all of its diverse clients. Whether planning a small garden ceremony or a lavish ballroom affair, Ceremony with Honor guides its clients each step of the way. Entrusted with the details of the big event, Ceremony with Honor allows couples to relax and focus on the most important part of their wedding: each other.

For more information, please visit our website at www.ceremonywithhonor.com or call Reverend Honor Ahern toll free at 1-866-992-9393.

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Effective immediately, Rug & Home Warehouse has changed its name to Designer Rug Warehouse, Inc.

Designer Rug Warehouse provides vast variety of fine area rugs. Interior Designers, Architects, Home Builders and Local Celebrities shop there for the finest in quality design and style. Designer Rug Warehouse is located in Atlanta GA and open to the public.

Changing the company name to Designer Rug Warehouse will help the company to better tie its operations with both designers and the public. “We’re excited to be introducing our new name: Designer Rug Warehouse“ says Ali Inal, President and CEO. ”We have adopted our new name to more accurately reflect the actual characteristics of our rugs and customer mix.”

“Our goal is to make all of our customers more aware of the vast range of area rugs & personal services that the Designer Rug Warehouse offers” says Inal.

Designer Rug Warehouse is committed to expanding and increasing its designer rug operations in Metro Atlanta. Other changes include major facility reorganization for easy rug viewing and adding new vendors to improve the variety of products. We are proud to present well-known vendors such as Chandra Rugs, Kalaty Rugs & Karastan Rugs.

In addition to producing beautiful colored and textured rugs in variety of sizes, DRW is known for working closely with its customers to solve rug problems others cannot solve.

The DRW’s new website is now available at: http://www.designerrugwarehouse.net

April 16, 2008 – Graduation is near, you are both excited and fearful of what life will be like in the new world of work. Do I have the skills and qualities that employers want? Will I be able to be effective and convincing in a job interview? Once I am hired, what will my new employer expect of me?

For many of you the questions you have about work and your career have not been covered during your years of education. You are armed with theory and a degree but not with the survival tools you will need to get and hold a job. “Plan Your Career Now: A Survival Guide for the American Workplace” is now available to provide you an excellent guide to career options and increase your employability.

Unfortunately, the very qualities employers look for are the qualities they find lacking in many new graduates. Almost half of employers say new graduates lack face-to-face communication skills, interview and presentation skills, and overall interpersonal (gets along well with others) skills. Employers are discovering increasing numbers of high school graduates who cannot do “applied” math, perform basic measurements and fill out job applications. In other words, “they are graduates who are not employable.”

If you don’t want to be included in this group, this new eBook is available within minutes at www.planyourcareernowebook.com. Quoting Mike Pearson, School District Superintendent, “Plan Your Career Now: A Survival Guide for the American Workplace” is a powerful tool with exceptional, relevant and practical information, tips, checklists and interactive links that will assist the young job seeker choose the right career, understand the job market and be better prepared for career success.”

Imagine, discovering an E-Book called “Plan Your Career Now: A Survival Guide for the American Workplace”, at 11.30 am, decided to buy and download the book at 11.35 am, finish reading it by 3.00 pm. With E-Books you get instant delivery 24×7. No more waiting. This eBook will provide you the information you need to get and keep a job. It can be considered “your personal career coach.” It is time for you to take control of your career!

CALGARY, AB (April 15, 2008) – Userful Corporation, the worldwide leader in public computing, today announces that in the past year its software that allows up to ten people to work from one computer has saved 29,000* tons of CO2 emissions, the equivalent of taking more than 5,000 cars off the road! Modern desktop computers sit idle virtually the entire day while we read or type. Userful leverages this unused computing power to create an environmentally efficient alternative to traditional desktop computing. Up to 10 users can work on a single computer by simply attaching extra monitors, mice and keyboards.

“Computer hardware production and disposal is one of the fastest growing threats to our environment. Powering and cooling computers is an increasing contributor to global warming,” says Timothy Griffin, President of Userful. “It feels good to help people around the world Go Green. In fact, last year our users more than doubled the previous year’s savings, meaning that in the last 2 years Userful technology has eliminated the equivalent CO2 of taking over 7300 cars off the road!”

Userful desktops have been deployed around the world with a typical configuration of 6 stations per computer. In the past year, Userful’s ability to minimize wasted computer power has eliminated 29,000* tons of CO2 emissions, the same as taking more than 5,000 cars off the road. Reducing the number of computers in use has additional earth-friendly benefits. Electronic waste is an increasing problem globally due to the quick obsolescence of electronics. This is compounded by the fact that computer waste is high in many toxic materials such as heavy metals and flame-retardant plastics, which easily leach into ground water and bio-accumulate. Using Userful products can reduce electronic waste by up to 80%, further decreasing its environmental footprint.

Need an extra PC around the house this Earth Day? Userful is giving away a free version of its innovative software that gives you a second computer for free! This is the perfect way to reduce line-ups for the computer as spouses, parents and children battle for a turn.

“The free two-user giveaway doubles the utility and value of your existing computer with minimal cost,” says Griffin, “In fact, if you already have an extra monitor and keyboard, it’s like getting a free computer for Earth Day.?

The free two-user licenses distributed under this promotion enable users with an extra video card (or a dual-head video card) to add an extra workstation by simply plugging in a spare monitor, USB keyboard and mouse. Thousands of users have obtained free two-user licenses and information about the promotion from http://userful.com/products/free-2-user. There are two free downloads available: a Live CD, which lets you turn your PC into 2 independent workstations without affecting any of the software on your hard-disk, and one for users already running Linux.

For more information on the environmental benefits of Userful software, please visit http://userful.com/greenpc

*(Based on 526kWh/PC/year for operation; 1818 kWh/PC for production; electricity generated @1.55 lbs of CO2/kWh; and 11,560 lbs CO2 per car per year)

About Userful (http://www.userful.com)
Userful software lets you multiply and manage your desktops: multiplying your hardware investment by delivering up to ten workstations from just one standard PC, and managing them all at once through a central web-portal. Privately held and founded in 1999, Userful was recently named Alberta’s 10th fastest growing company under $20 million in revenue. For more information, visit http://www.userful.com

Los Angeles, CA-Rudolph Alvarado’s recently released biography The Untold Story of Joe Hernandez: The Voice of Santa Anita, which comes with a CD of Hernandez’s famous race calls, continues to gain notice and impress critics and readers.

In a recent review for the Daily Racing Form, award winning author Jay Hovdey named the book one of two new releases worth reading. In recommending the piece, Hovdey wrote, “… Alvarado’s extensive research offers an expanded image of Hernandez as a flamboyant sports reporter, a Hollywood demi-celebrity, radio personality, and successful bloodstock agent, while providing any number of tasty vignettes along the way.”

Likewise, Jay Privman and Roger Stein praised Alvarado’s biography on their thoroughbred horse racing radio shows on April 5. Reflecting on the piece Stein stated, “I couldn’t skip over it… he [Alvarado] tells a great story…. You guys gotta see this book. There’s so much in here that’s enjoyable.”

Officials at Santa Anita Park, the pristine thoroughbred race track located in Arcadia, California, hosted a book signing for Alvarado on April 5 and 6, and on April 6 members of Hernandez’s family stood in the winner’s circle with Alvarado as Hernandez’s memorable call of Seabiscuit’s win in the 1940 Santa Anita Handicap was played over the track’s loudspeakers in honor of the book’s release and in tribute to Hernandez. In describing the experience, Alvarado said, “I was honored to be at Santa Anita and to spend time with Joe’s family. I was happy that the book signing was a success and that the book was so well received.” At the present time Alvarado’s biography is available exclusively at www.voiceofsantaanita.com.

Young, Gifted, and Black and in Business

The Association for Black Engineers, UK (AFBE-UK) would like to cordially invite you to the ‘Young, Gifted, Black and in Business Panel Discussion’ at Franklin Wilkins Building at Waterloo on Saturday the 26th of April 2008 at 4pm-7.30pm. This event promises to give you a range of practical tools to start –up your business and network with other professionals. It’s a great opportunity to network and a renowned business coach will be at hand to give you pointers in the right direction.

All welcome, including non-members. Spread the word!!! For free tickets, please email AFBE-UK at info@afbe.org.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

CONTACT:
Ms. Megan Gillies, Media Assistant
Thorium Energy, Inc.
Tel: 801.322.3401
Email: secretary@xmission.com
www.thoriumenergy.com

Thorium Energy, Inc. is a privately-held concern which owns resources and reserves of thorium and Rare Earth Elements at the Lemhi Pass District in Idaho, which are thought to be some of largest and most-concentrated in the United States, and possibly, the world. The company has been accumulating these resources and reserves for a period of in excess of fifteen years in anticipation of a worldwide energy crisis.
A spokesman for the company had this to say, regarding the ongoing debate about using coal as a substitute energy source for fossil fuels:
“There is plenty of coal in the ground, both within the United States, and internationally. It has been used as a fuel before, with limited viability, and at great cost to the environment and to all life within its vicinity. It continues to be a topic of revisitation whenever oil prices (and resultant prices at the gasoline pump) are rising or whenever the availability of oil is threatened due to political or economic instability.

“Proponents of coal persist in reciting the virtues of its availability, its price, and its safety. These same adherents will always cite a nuclear power plant tragedy (i.e., the Chernobyl meltdown) as the reason that we have to turn away from nuclear power and revert to coal, the preferred fuel in the romantic days of Charles Dickens.

“The essence of the argument is always this: “If we stick with coal, we’ll never have to worry about a nuclear reactor incident.” This is not unlike saying, “If we drive everywhere, then we’ll never have to worry about dying in a plane crash.”

“Both comparisons are equally ridiculous, and are unsupported by actual logic or statistics. They are both based upon sensationalized misperceptions. In the same manner that automobile-related fatalities outnumber airline disasters by several orders of magnitude, coal-related problems are far more dangerous, and do far more damage (consistently and cumulatively) than the additive consequences of every leakage or meltdown incident involving conventional nuclear reactors since the beginning of the era of nuclear energy!

“Burning coal produces smoke, ash and particulate matter laden with toxins (poisonous carbon monoxide, sufides, acidic corrosives and even airborne radioactive material, all of which accelerate global warming, all of which are toxic to plant and animal life, and all of which befoul the atmosphere). This does not happen occasionally, or by accident — it is an inherent hazard associated with burning fuels through combustion. Remember “coal miner’s lung”?

“The irony here is that it is becoming increasingly well-recognized that coal-burning produces more radioactive thorium ash (which is thrown into the air and blown about by the wind) than a nuclear reactor. That’s correct — burning coal produces more air-borne radiation than a nuclear reactor does!
“We continue to believe that Thorium energy is the only viable long-term, large-scale energy solution. And we’re not alone. Every day we re approached by more and more corporate buyers who want to stockpile thorium. For the time being, we’re adopting a ‘wait and see’ posture.”
THORIUM ENERGY, INC. produces an informative blog at http://ThoriumEnergyInc.blogspot.com

ABOUT THORIUM ENERGY, INC.: The Company owns the mining and mineral rights to the largest body and concentration of geologically-proven reserves of Thorium in the world, as well as to vast amounts of Rare Earth Elements which are absolutely essential to an ever-increasing number of technologies for consumer, commercial and military use. Thorium Energy’s leases are situated in the mineral-rich Lemhi Pass District of Idaho. The Company is privately-owned.

Mother’s Day is a special time to say “Thank You” to your mother. Mother’s Day is a celebration of motherhood. Gifts are just a substitute for the love everyone would like to express for their mothers. On this Mother’s Day, Allindiagifts.com offers the opportunity to show how much she means to you and send a special gift.

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Al Feldstein, renowned as the creative brain trust behind the legendary E.C. line of comic books, has signed on as Creative Adviser in Joel Eisenberg and John Landis’ upcoming feature film, “Ghoulishly Yours, William M. Gaines.”

Feldstein, who started with E.C. publisher William M. Gaines as an artist, ultimately wrote and edited most of their titles, including “Tales From The Crypt.” In later years, he became editor of “Mad.”

Says Feldstein, “I am truly enthusiastic to be associated with ‘Ghoulishly Yours, William M. Gaines’ as the film’s creative adviser. This film will be about the most exciting editorial and artistic creative period in comic book history, which was then followed by the most devastating, self-destructive and self-castrating period in its history. As E.C.’s major creative force, I am truly hopeful and optimistic that, finally, the whole truth will be told.”

The biographical film, written by Eisenberg, will revolve around the banding together of an anti-establishment group of comic book creators, led by a reluctant Gaines and his cohort Feldstein, as they produce their controversial, yet hugely popular, line of comic books. Their notorious titles later led Gaines to voluntarily face Senate subcommittee hearings in defense of his industry, which was widely condemned for perpetuating juvenile delinquency.

AKFOREX (www.akforex.com) is pleased to announce the re-launch of their website with many new features making online currency trading even easier for both new and existing clients.

AKFOREX (www.akforex.com) provides an online trading platform for individuals and institutions that want to speculate on the exchange rate between two currencies. In doing so, traders buy and sell currencies with the hope of making a profit when the value of the currencies changes in their favor.

AKFOREX is hoping to give new and existing clients an even better currency trading experience with a re-launch of their website. Those interested in foreign currency trading are encouraged to visit the new website and to contact AKFOREX (info@akforex) with any questions.

About AKFOREX:

AKFOREX (www.akforex.com) provides resources and training to navigate in the dynamically changing foreign exchange market, analytics and news for all your investment needs in the Forex market. AKFOREX offers online foreign exchange trading via a superior platform delivering near instantaneous execution, reporting and P&L analysis in real time. AKFOREX provides innovative currency trading technology, Institutional Pricing/Spreads, free forex education, superior execution, and excellent customer support.

New York, NY – April 4, 2008 – BarterQuest.com, a Web site under development, announced that its parent company has initiated the process to establish international patents related to its proprietary trading and matching systems. BarterQuest.com will be a trading platform for the individual consumer that automatically matches the haves and wants of potential traders.

Dr. Paul Bocheck, the President of the Company, stated that “this will importantly extend the protection that is afforded by the U.S. domestic provisional patents filed in October 2006 and the three non-provisional patents filed in July 2007. BarterQuest will be a global site that supports trades in goods, services and real estate. The site will provide users with the unique ability to automatically navigate their trading alternatives to identify potential trades that respond to their specific preferences, whether such trades are between two parties or require multiple parties for their successful completion.”

BarterQuest.com is owned by JPM Global, Inc., a Delaware corporation. BarterQuest.com will be an interactive Web site for the cashless exchange of goods, services, and the use of real estate between individual consumers. Key word searches and the automatic matching of the haves and wants of users will facilitate two-party and multi-party trades. The Web site is undergoing alpha testing and will launch in 2008.

Except for historical information contained herein, this news release may contain forward looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties.

Contact:
Bianca Han, Executive Vice President
JPM Global, Inc.
231 West 29th Street
Suite 906
New York, NY 10001

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:

Pratik Patel

Second Vice President & Legislative Chair

American Council of the Blind of New York, Inc.

195-05B 67^th Ave 2B

Fresh Meadows, NY 11365

(718) 928-5529

(718) 249-7019

http://www.acbny.org

pratikp1@gmail.com

The American Council of the Blind of New York Praises CBVH for Openness and Transparency

Albany, New York – April 4, 2008 – The American Council of the Blind of New York (ACBNY) praised the Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped (CBVH) and the Executive Board leadership for its bold move after learning that meetings of the new Executive Board charged with investigating the state of services for people who are blind and visually impaired in New York State will be webcast.

Opposition to this idea had been strong due to claims of inordinate cost for the process. But Mike Godino, President of ACBNY applauded the decision because the funds used to provide streaming would not affect any services for blind and visually impaired people.

“We have been advocating from the beginning for a transparent process in the selection and operation of this Board. We’re very pleased with this decision, which will allow maximum participation in this important work,” said Mr. Godino.

ACBNY firmly believes that, since blind and visually impaired people live all over the state, it is important all people be able to participate in the Executive Board’s deliberative process. The Commissioner’s decision would ensure that everyone could understand how their lives would be affected by the Executive Board.

“It was crucial that this be an open and transparent process,” President Mike Godino said. “Discussions that effect people who are blind or visually impaired and their friends and families certainly need to take place in the open. This is absolutely in line with Governor Paterson’s commitment to transparent government processes, and we commend the Commission and the board for taking this action.”

The first meeting to be web cast will be on April 9. The Executive Board is mandated to report its findings to the Governor on January 1, 2009. All proceedings, with the exception of executive sessions, will be streamed live, archived on the Web site of the Commission for the Blind, and visually handicapped.

The American council of the Blind of New York, Inc.(ACBNY) is a self-help, advocacy organization. As a state affiliate of the American Council of the Blind, ACBNY represents thousands of blind and visually impaired New Yorkers. Its mission is to ensure independence, dignity, and equality for the blind residents of New York.

SEESMIC ACQUIRES TWHIRLAcquisition of #1 Twitter Client Will Make Video Conversations Even Easier SAN FRANCISCO: April 3, 2008:

Today Seesmic (www.seesmic.com), the enabler of video conversations, announced that it has acquired Twhirl (www.twhirl.org), the number one Twitter client. Twhirl, which has been downloaded 100,00 times, has quickly become the most popular way to connect with Twitter, Pownce and Jaiku, representing more than 7% of all Tweets posted daily.

With this acquisition, users of Seesmic, Twhirl and Twitter soon will be able to start video conversations straight from their desktops, without going to a browser.

The leading desktop client for the Twitter microblogging service, Twhirl offers many of the features available on Twitter’s website such as conversation replies and direct messages. “With Seesmic support in Twhirl, people will be able to join the video conversation constantly and easily straight from their desktops,” said Loic Le Meur, Founder and CEO of Seesmic. “Our acquisition of Twhirl is a part of our overall effort to make video conversations easy and accessible anywhere.”

Marco Kaiser, Creator of Twhirl added: “Seesmic has built one of the most loyal and enthusiastic communities anywhere on the Web, they really understand what makes community work. This acquisition is great news for the Twhirl community, as they will soon have the ability to also participate in video conversations and enrich their Twitter experience even more.” In line with Seesmic’s ethos “For the Community; By the Community”, integration of Twhirl with Seesmic will be done in collaboration with the Twhirl community; with Seesmic becoming an option within the Twhirl application. Marco will become a full-time member of the Seesmic team and will continue to innovate and add features to Twhirl. The service will remain completely free. The acquisition is effective immediately. Other terms of the acquisition are not being disclosed.

About Seesmic

Seesmic brings online conversation to life through video. Straight from their webcams, Seesmic enables users to easily post videos of their thoughts and ideas and participate in video conversations with the world. Founded by Loic Le Meur – serial entrepreneur and founder of Europe’s #1 web event LeWeb3, – Seesmic is changing the way people converse on the Web.

Media Inquiries

Kathy Johnson

Consort Partners

seesmic@consortpartners.com

Tel: +1 415 823 9566

Bantry, Co. Cork, Ireland – 03 April 2008 – Dark World International is proud to announce the members of Dream Quest have finally joined the company in Ireland and begun recording for their next release. Dream Quest’s debut release, Season One, has had growing internet sales in the U.S., Canada, and the EU. After several years of silence, techno-trance fans of Dream Quest will soon have a brand new release to enjoy.

Dream Quest began as a project by several signed artists from Dark World International. Banding together to support the company through the death of father, friend, and mentor Allan Ameringer, Dream Quest’s members chose to remain anonymous in the project and received credit simply as ‘Navigators’. The resulting first release, Season One, is a monumental instrumental tribute to both Allan Ameringer and the creative brilliance of the Dark World artists involved.

Work on a follow-up release began almost immediately. Unfortunately for Dream Quest fans, Season Two was never completed to the band’s satisfaction and remained unreleased and unheard for several years. When Dark World International moved base from North America to the EU, members of Dream Quest were unable to relocate with the company.

Now after several years of silence, the members of Dream Quest have joined Dark World International in Ireland and begun work on Season Three. As a special bonus for all Dream Quest and Dark World International fans, Dream Quest has also completed work on a remix of Deemed Psychotic’s song ‘The Hunter’. Dream Quest v Deemed Psychotic – The Hunting is available for free download at musicdownload.com.

Dark World International is proud to announce Dream Quest has relocated to Ireland and is currently in the studio recording new material. Techno-trance fans worldwide will soon have a brand new, full length release from Dream Quest to enjoy.

Contact:
Dark World International
presscontacts@darkworld.com

http://www.darkworld.com

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