Palas Jewelers of Atlanta Announces the Launch of Private Label Jewelry Line



Bear Grylls Returns to Discovery Channel with Mission to Everest Special and All-New Man vs. Wild Adventures

Fresh from his latest challenging adventures, Bear Grylls is back with a new one-hour special and the second season of Man vs. Wild, airing Fridays at 9 PM (ET/PT) beginning November 9. Bear travels to the Himalayas for Bear’s Mission Everest, where this past spring he attempted to fulfill a dream to fly a powered paraglider higher than Mount Everest, and takes Man vs. Wild to the intense climates of the Sahara, Panama and Patagonia, where he shares invaluable knowledge for surviving in the extreme wild.

“We continue to seek out new exciting and daring adventures for Bear, and he continues to do what he does best – as exemplified in these two different types of shows,” said Discovery Channel President and General Manager Jane Root. “From an expedition documentary to hands-on demonstrations of life-saving tips for viewers, Bear Grylls brings out the adventurer in all of us.”

In 1998 at age 23, Bear became the youngest British climber to ever complete a summit and descent of Mount Everest. This spring, Bear returned to the Himalayas to chase a new dream – flying a powered paraglider higher than Everest. As a special companion piece to the second season of Man vs. Wild, Discovery Channel will premiere a one-hour observational documentary that follows Bear, his close friend Gilo Cardozo, and their team as they attempt their dangerous feat – raising money for a children’s charity through their efforts. Bear’s Mission Everest, which premieres Friday, November 9, at 10 PM (ET/PT), follows the team during their meticulous preparations, recording their personal thoughts about motivation, hopes and fears that arise just before and during the flight – and the drama of the flight itself.

The second season of Man vs. Wild, beginning first on Friday, November 9, at 9 PM (ET/PT), focuses on three geographic area visited by Bear. Each region will be the subject of each two consecutive weeks. From the barren deserts of the Sahara (November 9 and 16), to the mist-filled jungles of Panama (November 23 and 30) and the isolated plains and glaciers of Patagonia (December 7 and 14), each epic program illustrates the variety of landscapes and presents a wide range of possible survival challenges for Bear.

Followed by a camera crew, Bear tackles these different scenarios, using his survival training and adventurous spirit for everything from climbing out of crevasses and scaling waterfalls, to scavenging and eating raw insects, fish and goats’ testicles. Prior to production, Bear meets with local experts, guides and rangers and shares the knowledge he gains with viewers through action in the wilderness. Viewers will venture deeper into these forbidden landscapes alongside Bear as he encounters dangerous situations and meets nomadic tribesmen while filming.

Prosperity Automated System Was the Second Best Investment for Mike Beo M.Sc.

Mike Beo is a student in medical research who will get his Ph.D. degree from the faculty of medicine at the beginning of 2007. Prosperity Automated System (PAS) was his second best investment after his education.

Mike Beo spent 10 years at the university to be a microbiologist and specialize in cancer and sexually transmitted infections. He also studied as a programmer analyst and learned management and marketing.

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CozyCushy -- Feed Your Baby the Cozy, Cushy, Germ Free Way

The “Original” Multi-Layered Memory Foam Nursing Pillow; just released by its creator (and mother) Margaret L. Norcott, Allied ASID, an Interior Designer in Atlanta, GA.

A product so well designed that Breast and Bottle-Feeding has “truly” become a comfortable and pleasurable experience for baby and caregiver.

After receiving great reviews at the pre-launch in May at the JPMA Orlando Trade Show their products were finally available for purchase at the ABC Expo in Las Vegas, September 2006.

CozyCushy™, Inc. received “rave reviews” from the buyers, as well as, the media and other exhibiting vendors. There next show will be at the NEW Mom2B Trade Show being held January 23-24th, 2007 in Las Angeles, as well as, the 2007 JPMA Trade Show being held April, 2007 in Orlando, Florida.

Boston Area Accountant Receives Specialty Designation from Flagship Accounting Organization

Paul Bardaro, CPA, a partner with the accounting and business advisory firm Rucci, Bardaro & Barrett, PC, has received his accreditation in business valuation (ABV) from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the flagship organization for CPAs in the U.S.

The credential is one of only two specialty designations offered by the organization to its 330,000 members.

The ABV is conferred upon CPAs who have demonstrated the skill, education and experience to conduct the complex processes of business valuation at a high level. Recent calls in the U.S. for greater corporate accountability and more transparent financial reporting have generated a strong demand for credentialed business appraisers.

New Software to Increase Commercial Real Estate Industry Profitability.

Commercial real estate brokerage firms now have a tool that will enable them to increase profitability by streamlining workflow and increasing communication between accounting departments and brokers. Asset Tracking Systems (ATS) new software, CommissionerPro, which was released to the public today, accurately manages unlimited commissions and delivers verifiable invoices and vouchers to accounting departments.

"A primary source of frustration within the industry is the lack of communication between brokers and accounting departments, which impedes commission tracking," said Mario Aluf-Medina, chief operating officer and president of Asset Tracking Systems. "Manual tracking and duplication of work create operating inefficiencies which negatively impact a business bottom line," he stressed. "Furthermore, lost revenue from renewal options and unexercised termination provisions is not uncommon, mostly because the person who brokered the deal has moved on or is so focused on new deals that the due commission is often overlooked."

World’s Largest Pricing Conference returns to San Francisco

The 2,000+ member Professional Pricing Society (PPS) will host a two day Pan-European Pricing Conference preceded by three one-day Pricing Certification Workshops in Paris on June 14–16. Workshop topics include Core Skills for the European Pricer, B2B Pricing Workshop & Retail Pricing Workshop.

This conference will bring together today’s best pricing practitioners and experts from around the globe. These Pricing Leaders will not only share their expertise about their industry and markets, but make the information relevant to pricing executives and professionals facing global and cross-border pricing challenges.

Health and Youth-Conscious Boomers Choosing Fitness Focused Vacations

Travel industry experts say that an increasing number of boomers are declining traditional vacations in favor of those that focus on health, fitness, and body/mind relaxation. Spas are a favorite destination for travelers in this age group, as boomers pursue getaways that include time with a personal trainer, learning meditation techniques or getting a daily massage.

Recognizing the trend, AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) now offers a "Health and Wellness" cruise, which sold out almost immediately after it launched the offering to its 35 million members.

Real Estate Investors Find More Retirement Options

For years, real estate investors found themselves stymied in their retirement efforts. Many are unwilling to be gouged by a hefty capital gains tax on heavily depreciated real estate. Now, through both legislation and creative deal structures, long term investors are finding relief.

Two local investors have owned a handful of residential income properties in and around Malden Center for a number of years. Recently, for various personal reasons, they have been working towards exiting these properties. Now, this fall, they are finally retiring. These folks plan to use a small change that was made to section 1031 of the tax code to roll the equity in their property into a larger institutional quality real estate investment in the form of a TIC or Tenant-In-Common investment effectively deferring all capital gains tax.

Pricing Transparency Solution Addresses Proposed Out of Pocket Disclosure Initiatives

Recently awarded the Peer Review distinction by HFMA, FHS ClearQuote is addressing key proposed initiatives listed in HR 2249 by producing credible out-of-pocket estimates for patients after evaluating provider charges, patient benefits and negotiated pricing between the provider and insurance company.

HR 2249, introduced by Reps. Gene Green (D-TX) and Michael Burgess, M.D., (R-TX) and co-sponsored by Reps. Henry Cuellar (D-TX), John Carter (R-TX) and Mac Thornberry (R-TX), would require states to mandate disclosure of information on hospital charges. The bill directs states to establish and maintain laws requiring disclosure of information on hospital charges and provide individuals with information about estimated out-of-pocket costs for health care services . Additionally, the bill requires hospitals and health plans to make such information available to the public.

StylusCentral.com Launches New Line of Cases for RIM Blackberry Mobile Communication Devices

StylusCentral.com, the leading online e-tailer of accessories for mobile devices, has launched a line of cases for Research in Motion’s line of Blackberry wireless phone, email and data devices. Blackberry users can now select from StylusCentral’s wide selection of cases for their devices in such materials as top-grade leather and aircraft-grade aluminum. Prices for Blackberry cases start as low as $28.99 and can be browsed at http://www.styluscentral.com/blackberry.html.



StylusCentral now offers three new hard cases for various Blackberry models, each made of tough anodized aircraft-grade material and precision molded to fit the exact dimensions of each model. All three cases include Neoprene lining to firmly secure the Blackberry and protect it against drops, shocks and collisions. Each case also includes a swivel belt clip to enable the owner to carry their device on their waist and “cut-outs” to provide easy access to the important features of the Blackberry device.



StylusCentral also is offering two models of leather cases by Piel Frama. These cases are beautifully designed and hand-stitched by craftsmen in Spain to hold the Blackberry firmly in place. Each case includes a flip-top cover with slots for credit card, cash and identification storage. When closed, the cover is secured with a snap. Cases can be attached to belts with a removable swivel belt-clip.

PRWeb™, Unitus Join Forces to Fight Poverty

(PRWEB) December 15, 2005 – PRWeb™, the leader in online visibility for press release distribution, announced today it is making a financial commitment to Unitus, an organization which helps alleviate poverty worldwide by increasing access to microfinance.

Unitus seeks out and partners with the highest-potential microfinance institutions (MFIs) in the world and provides them with capital assistance and expert consulting services. With this support, Unitus’s MFI partners are able to serve exponentially more poor clients. Unitus also aims to demonstrate that MFIs can be run as profitable, large-scale, poverty-focused businesses with links to local capital markets. Unitus’s seven MFI partners currently serve more than 500,000 clients in India, Kenya and Mexico.

The Online Opportunity for PIN-Based and "PIN-Less" Debit

This report identifies market opportunities to expand usage of PIN-based debit cards in the online environment. Today's lack of a widely accepted solution for using PINs online has limited the use of EFT debit in this rapidly expanding market. The most immediate growth opportunities are in the payment of recurring household bills, where a "PIN-less" version of EFT debit has taken hold, primarily in the expedited/late pay segment. Longer-term opportunities in the fast-growing e-commerce segment must await the deployment of a proven online PIN technology.

Love Story Joins Life & Afterlife with Letters from Heaven

Anyone who has ever lost a loved one can relate to the profound sorrow and longing for communication that Norman Ober felt when his wife died from cancer 17 years ago. Unlike most who experience such grief, Anita and Norman reconnected telepathically by channeling. Their miraculous story of love after death is recounted in Ober's latest book, "Anita's Heaven" (ISBN 9781933918112, Blooming Twig Books, 2006).

Ober began receiving channeled letters from Anita three years after her death. A lifelong atheist, he couldn't believe that her messages were authentic until over a year later. "Anita's Heaven" shares a remarkable love story, from their 47 year marriage to their continuing love spanning time and space. When Ober finally saw Anita's accounts of heaven as true, he became a believer in God.

Grand Opening Celebration for The Blackstone, A Renaissance Hotel

A prominent national landmark, Chicago's "Hotel of Presidents," The Blackstone luxury hotel in Chicago, Illinois, a 332-room luxury Renaissance brand hotel, held its official grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony and an invitational gala on Wednesday, April 30. Since its opening on April 16, 1910, The Blackstone has provided regal lodging for many of the 20th century's most famous figures--from a dozen U.S. presidents, including Franklin Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, Harry Truman and John Kennedy, to Hollywood stars. Sage Hospitality, the Denver, Colorado based hospitality company that also manages the property, transformed the shuttered 23-story, Beaux-Arts landmark into a world-class hotel with a $128 benchmark restoration that seamlessly blends the legacy of the Blackstone's architectural heritage with state-of-the-art guest amenities.

CensorNet is Checkmark Premium Certified for Web Filtering by West Coast Labs

CensorNet Pro achieves the highest Checkmark certification from West Coast Labs. West Coast Labs is an independent organisation that tests security products. The Checkmark Premium accreditation certifies CensorNet to real world standards which provide a reliable indicator of performance to the user.

CensorNet Checkmark Premium Certification for Web filtering

To achieve the Premium Level Certification, the product must prove a 100% pass rate during the extensive testing process.

CensorNet Pro is a software solution for Web Content Security that protects against undesirable Web sites and web based threats, delivering enhanced security and compliance. The software empowers an organisation to quickly and effectively implement and enforce an Acceptable Usage Policy across their network. CensorNet Pro is CIPA, HIPAA and BECTA compliant.

Seven Tips for Improving Your Personal Credit Rating

With today's economic turmoil it is easy to understand why more and more Americans are accruing debt. Consumer debt in the U.S. is rapidly approaching $3 trillion with roughly 37% of that figure accounting for revolving credit (credit cards). As these staggering numbers continue to grow it is easy to see why consumer lending has slowed down.

Today, more than ever, it is critical to control your debt and keep you credit score as high as possible. One never knows what the future may hold and when they may need to utilize credit. StarReviews offers these seven tips to help you improve your credit:

BusinessCards.com Launches New Web Editor for Custom Business Cards

BusinessCards.com, the leader in online printing solutions for businesses and professionals, has just made it easier to create custom business cards and stationery online. The online printing company has launched their powerful new online editor that allows users to quickly create their own customized business cards and stationery.

The new editor is easy to use and is packed with features and a growing library of fonts, graphics, backgrounds, layouts and designs that give users creative freedom in this new webtop publishing environment.

Independence Day Celebration on Sanibel Island

Visitors can show their patriotism at the Sanibel Island 4th of July Celebration. Guest can enjoy an old-fashioned hometown parade down Periwinkle Way starting at 9:30 a.m. this July 4th. Local clubs and businesses participate in the festivities while treating the crowd to free gifts, candy and cool-down water spraying.

This celebration does not end at the parade. Visitors can bring beach chairs and towels and find a spot on the beautiful Sanibel beaches and make an evening of the Independence Day activities. At dusk, a magnificent fireworks display will light up the sky at Periwinkle Way and Sanibel Causeway.

Luxury Italian Linens by Cottimaryanne at www.italianfinelinens.com

Luxury household linens have traditionally been symbolic of wealth and status.

In the fourteenth century heirloom linens were kept in linen chests that were easily taken along when the owner changed residences. By the time of the Italian Renaissance prized bedding and table linens found their storage in actual pieces of elaborately carved furniture. These were kept locked against theft as fine household linen was costly and rare.

Cottimaryannes luxury designer bedding, bath and table linens continue in the tradition of providing the discerning customer with heirloom quality fabrics and can be purchased at Aiko America Corp. in Miami or online at www.italianfinelinens.com.

Palas Jewelers of Atlanta Announces the Launch of Private Label Jewelry Line

Palas Jewelers, Inc of Atlanta announced today the launch of its private label jewelry line, the Palas Collection.

"Custom jewelry has always been our specialty. It makes us extremely proud to launch our own line of jewelry which we design and manufacture right here in Atlanta," said Krista Oguz, CEO of Palas Jewelers. "We were inspired to launch this line because our clients were consistently looking for one-of-a-kind and affordable pieces of outstanding jewelry," added Ms. Oguz.

The jewelry line features sterling silver, 14kt yellow and white gold, pearls, precious and semi precious gem stones, and diamonds. The Palas Collection can be viewed online at the company's web site: http://www.palasjewelers.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=p1&Category_Code=exclusives

September 3rd, 2010