Gold Medal Wine Receives Recognition for Quality and Value



Cracking the Pain Taboo at the Tattoo Shop: Focus Away from Pain to Pleasure with the Newest Video Eyewear

Getting tattooed used to be the exclusive domain for bikers, rock stars, military types, and other rough ones. Nowadays tattoos have gone mainstream. A study done last year by the Pew Research Center shows that 40 per cent of 26-to 40-year-olds have at least one tattoo. Perceived as a symbol of rebellion, a firm statement about ones personality it attracts many. At the same time traditional disadvantages are fading away. Removal is possible thanks to the latest laser technologies and new ink sorts. The hurdles left, the time it takes and the expected pain during the tattoo process, have also been lowered lately. Distraction from this focus on pain and time with video glasses that deliver a true audiovisual cinema experience, now opens the door of the tattoo shop also for less tough guys.

Top Media Sales Executives to be Considered for Coveted Industry Award

min has issued its final call for entries in the annual Sales Executive of the Year Awards program, the industry's most-coveted awards for media sales professionals, recognizing the "best sellers" in both consumer and business-to-business media. The entry deadline is this Friday, March 6, 2009.

Enter online or download the entry form here www.minonline.com/awards/seoy2009.html.

min's Sales Executive of the Year Awards, presented by the media market intelligence leader, min and min's b2b, is open to all sales/business development job titles -- from Account Executive to Vice President, from Publisher to Sales Director. This year includes several new categories, recognizing the marketing and support teams that contribute to the brand's sales successes.

THE FILM AND MUSIC COMPANY Successfully Launches Amidst Current Writer's Strike in Hollywood

The Film and Music Company (www.thefmco.com) successfully launched as scheduled on 11-11-07 at 11:07a.m. PST at I Cugini restaurant in Santa Monica, CA. "What better than the breathtaking view of the Pacific Coast Ocean, and live jazz music playing on tap, to welcome The Film and Music Company," said Craig Caryl, President.

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It was a quintessential Southern California morning alfresco on the patio as guests delighted themselves with a celebrated champagne brunch fare. "Great food, great people and a great new company -- what more could anyone ask for?" added Mr. Caryl. The Film and Music Company (FMC) went live from atop a white linen-draped table at I Cugini via a remote laptop computer. "We went live around-the-world and I didn't have to leave the table," said Michael Thelin, Producer at The Film and Music Company. Among the select guests was Dr. Marion (www.drmarion.com) whose company, Elder Health Resources of America, is an FMC client. Dr. Marion's recent national bus tour on raising awareness about aging and elder care issues in America is being co-produced by FMC as a documentary. "I boarded The Film and Music Company bus, so to speak, before it officially launched because I recognized they had what it takes to make it happen -- creativity and a team of experienced, dedicated professionals. And, I was right in my decision," said Dr. Marion.

Smith-Winchester Enters Fuel Economy Media Fray with Intensive PR Program for Fuel-Saving Product

Take an economy teetering on recession, high gas prices, and an escalating cost of living, and you've got a climate ripe for selling anything proven to save businesses and consumers money, especially if it's related to fuel. Enter the legions of fuel-economy prophets.

Smith-Winchester recently began an aggressive PR program for CerMet Lab, a nano-technology company that has a unique product proven to improve gas mileage by 5% to 10%, sometimes more. From a PR standpoint, however, it's a double-edge sword. With fuel-saving tips being collected, published, broadcast and blogged everywhere, editorial on the cost of driving is at an all-time high. But much of it is negative toward anything you can buy to help save fuel.

Cash for Your Cell Phone? Who Would have Thought

You can still get dollars and cents for your aluminum cans but today there's something about your used Cell Phone that makes more cents!

It's called: "Online Cell Phone Recycling" And it's becoming more and more common.

Many folks are begining to enjoy the convenience of online Cell Phone Recycling by simply visiting a website where they can enter the make and model of their cell phone, request a free postage paid box, send in their cell phone and have a check mailed back to them.

It still stands that we can do good for the environment and make some spare change while we're at it. http://wantfrdm.com

Oh yes, it's very wise to recycle that used cell phone for rather than just throw it in the dumpster. Cell phones and landfills don't mix.

USBA Services, Inc. and NorthStar Loans USA Enter into a Strategic Marketing Alliance

USBA Services, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Uniformed Services Benefit Association, today announced that NorthStar Loans USA has become an exclusive mortgage lending partner for the associations membership.

Through this strategic marketing partnership, USBA members will have access to an online consumer-direct lender dedicated to simplifying the mortgage lending process," explains USBA President/CEO, Rear Admiral Larry G. Vogt, US Navy (Ret.). The companys website, usba.com, began offering visitors to the site a gateway to the NorthStar Loans USAs site this month.

Five Nights Is Better Than Four at Orlando World Center Marriott Resort; Action-Packed Spring Break Promotion Offers Fifth Night Free

An action-packed spring break is in bloom at the largest Marriott in the world, Orlando World Center Marriott Resort, nestled along 200-tropically landscaped acres. Whether visiting the nation's most famous theme parks or hanging out at this family-oriented Orlando hotel oasis, the fun-filled adventure begins with the fantastic Fifth Night Free offer from now through April 30, 2007 and incredible rates from only $169* per room, per night.

Submerge into 1,000,000 gallons of liquid refreshment with six swimming pools including an indoor, secluded adult pool and two children's pools, a winding 106' waterslide and six invigorating whirlpool spas. Children ages 5 - 12 have a 'whoop' of a time with daily poolside activities at this Florida vacation resort that include dive-in movies, hula-hoop contests, face painting and more. Build a fortress in the sand play area or challenge a parent or sibling in the expansive game room, offering arcade games, air hockey, ping pong and more.

Williams Kherkher Provides Resource Center after Deer Park Plant Fire

Houston personal injury law firm Williams Kherkher has set up an informational resource center for people affected by the recent fire at a plastics manufacturing plant in Deer Park.

At approximately 7:15 AM Tuesday morning, a fire broke out in a furnace at the Oxy Vinyl plant just north of Texas Highway 225. Although the flames were quickly contained by automated shutoff valves, a significant amount of black smoke was visible over the area.

Concerned about the possible spread of hazardous or toxic chemicals, officials at the plant ordered a shelter-in-place for north Deer Park. The order was lifted shortly afterward, once officials determined that the presence of toxic substances was unlikely.

Sonoma-based Importer Produces "Best Eastern European Red Wine"

VINI, a 2006 Thracian Valley Merlot recently earned the distinction of "Best Eastern European Red Wine" at the World Value Wine Challenge held by the Beverage Testing Institute. The award represents the continuing trend toward superb value-priced wines from Bulgaria. VINI is produced by Sonoma-based Bulgarian Master Vintners, America's leading importer of Bulgarian wines.

The editors at Wine Enthusiast have recently reviewed VINI 2006 Merlot and rated it 87 points and BEST BUY. Review will appear in the buying guide of the magazine in the May issue. During a challenging economic time for the wine industry, VINI and few other Bulgarian brands continue to gain notoriety and market share in America. Many internationally acclaimed wine producers are looking to Bulgaria as the "next big thing," as Bulgarian wines represent extraordinary quality and extremely reasonable pricing.

Is The Federal Reserve Playing Poker With The US Dollar?

The Federal Reserve recently announced they'll be creating billions of dollars by buying back US Treasuries. Financial Advisor Dennis Tubbergen believes those with accumulated wealth may need to begin to look at dollar alternative investments.

Last week, the Federal Government announced they will pour up to $1.25 trillion into buying mortgage backed bonds issued by government backed entities like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

But where did the Federal Reserve find all of this money?

They didn't, Tubbergen explains. They're just printing it. The Fed's goal is to keep bond prices high and interest rates low in an effort to revive lending, so it has now committed to becoming the buyer for these securities.

World's Biggest Free Nights Offer Launched By The World's Biggest Hotel Company

Almost 5 million free nights at over 4,000 hotels around the globe are up for grabs, as IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), the world's largest hotel company by number of rooms, launches its biggest free nights offer, ever.

Guests can earn a free night by registering at 'Get a Free Night' and staying two nights at any InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, Hotel Indigo, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Staybridge Suites or Candlewood Suites around the world between 4 May and 3 July 2009.

Andy Cosslett, IHG's Chief Executive, said: "As the world's largest hotel company we're able to give guests more choice and more flexibility. Our guests can choose from over 4,000 hotels in 100 countries, across seven brands, including the biggest of them all - Holiday Inn. Now, with our Biggest Free Nights offer more guests can enjoy a stay in any of our hotels around the world."

Athletique Inc. Introduces Their All About You" Bridal Package Featuring Select Bridal Gowns from the TeKay Designs Collection and Sterling Silver Jewelry from Say It In Sterling

The company will feature three unique designs which are available custom and made to order. These new offerings complement the custom made dresses, tuxedos and tails that Athletique already offers to its clients and enables Athletique to completely outfit an entire wedding party. Clients who order their bridal gown and bridesmaids dresses by July 1 will receive free customized sterling silver bracelets for themselves and their bridesmaids from Athletique, provided by Say It In Sterling, Inc.

This is an excellent opportunity to offer TeKay Designs bridal styles to Athletiques customers" said TeKay President, Kimma Wreh. The fashionable and affordable bridal gowns selected by Athletique from the TeKay Designs bridal collection are absolutely fabulous and designed for brides who want to look and feel special with a custom fit."

CathaySchool Now Provides Amazing One-time Passing Rate and Unique One-on-One Instructor-led CCIE Training Module

CathaySchool now offer amazing one-on-one instructor-led CCIE Routing & Switching, Security, Service Provider and Voice courses. For each course, three different CCIE training categories are available to be selected to meet different student needs, namely, Mock Lab Workshop, Lab Boot Camp, and 1-Stop Written+ Lab.

In the past 3 years, CathaySchool have trained over 500 international students and 100% of them are now CCIE certified. The one-time passing rate in 2008 is 90% and rest of students can pass the lab at their 2nd or 3rd attempt. Especially, some of them have failed the lab exam many times before attending this course. With over 20 full-time CCIE instructors and half of them are dual and triple CCIE certificate holders, CathaySchool beats its competitors by providing all its CCIE lab training in one-on-one module.

Identity Forge Announces its IBM Tivoli Certified Advanced Adapters

Identity Forge (IdF), a IBM Ready for Tivoli business partner announced the IBM Tivoli Edition of its IdF Advanced Adapter Suite. The edition is built on IdF's core technologies the Pioneer Agent, Voyager Agent and IdF Gateway. IBM has certified the IdF's IBM Tivoli Edition for IBM Tivoli Identity Manager and IBM Tivoli Directory Integrator.

The IdF IBM Tivoli edition is available to work with IBM Tivoli Directory Server, IBM Tivoli Directory Integrator, IBM Tivoli Identity Manager, IBM Tivoli Access Manager and IBM Tivoli Security Identity Compliance Manager. IdF Advanced Adapters | IBM Tivoli Edition provides enhanced functionality beyond what is found with IBM's standard RACF and i5 adapters for Tivoli Identity Manager and provides a "out of the box" solution for those IBM Tivoli users who have ACF2 and Top Secret security managers. The IBM Tivoli Edition in addition, with its advanced functionality allows the use of single adapter to be accessed concurrently with multiple IBM's identity management software products.

OPENonline, LLC Expands Team of Background Screening Experts

OPENonline, LLC, announced the appointment of Eugenie Brown as Business Development Executive and Keith Lampe as Senior Sales Representative, expanding the company's team of background and pre-employment screening experts.

"Eugenie and Keith each bring unique experience to the OPENonline sales team," notes Angela Bosworth, Executive Vice President of OPENonline, LLC. "At a time when some companies are cutting back, we see a demand for a higher level of expertise and service in background screening."

Cramer’s Integrated Campaign Work for Bayer Wins First Place Award from the Prestigious Biomedical Marketing Association

Norwood, MA (PRWEB) April 19, 2006 –- Cramer, a Norwood, Massachusetts-based leader in the development and delivery of integrated marketing solutions, announced that the Company’s work for Bayer Healthcare’s Diagnostic Division has won first-place honors in the highly competitive ‘Integrated Campaign’ category from the Biomedical Marketing Association. A category reserved for the judging of campaigns for companies with revenues in excess of $100 million, Cramer’s integrated solution outdistanced rival submissions on behalf of diagnostic devices from Quest Diagnostics and Sysmex. Cramer also won two second place awards as well in the categories of ‘Interactive Exhibits’ for its work with Philips Medical Systems and ‘Interactive Education’ for training tools developed in support of Bayer Healthcare.

WinWare Releases the Dyna-Stock Indirect Material Management Device

"We are excited about this addition to our extensive line of vending solutions for tools and MRO. We designed this device to have a high capacity yet be very automated, especially during the re-stock process," states Larry Harper, WinWare president, "our goal was to make re-stocking for our distributors, integrators and customers a breeze while enabling a very high storage capacity with a similar footprint as our other devices." Driven by CribMaster software, the leading inventory management application for indirect materials in manufacturing and productive environments, the Dyna-Stock adds yet another inventory management option to an already extensive line of solutions. Harper adds, "Our goal is to have the right inventory management solution for any indirect material, no matter the processes or business culture. The Dyna-Stock adds some impressive benefits and well thought out features that make it a very desirable vending option."

Client Profiles Selected as 2009 Microsoft Dynamics Partner of the Year

Leading legal technology company Client Profiles has been named Microsoft Dynamics Professional Services Partner of the Year. The company was chosen out of an international field of top 00004000 Microsoft partners as delivering market-leading customer solutions built on Microsoft technology.

Awards will be presented at the 2009 Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference in New Orleans in a number of categories, with winners chosen from a pool of nearly 2,000 entrants worldwide. The Microsoft Dynamics Professional Services Partner of the Year award recognizes Microsoft Dynamics partners who have exhibited excellence in providing superior solutions based on Microsoft Dynamics to clients in the professional services industry. Client Profiles' dedication to developing innovative, legal-specific applications based on the Microsoft technology stack has resulted in a highly-satisfied client base which values tools based on industry-standard Microsoft platforms.

Deep Sea Fishing in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico

Venturous jet-setters can enjoy amazing sport fishing at Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort, a deluxe, all-inclusive resort in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico. The Deep Sea Fishing Getaway includes a deep sea excursion to the blue waters of Banderas Bay aboard a 30- foot private chartered boat complete with Popanette Fighting Chairs; one round of golf per day at Vista Vallarta Professional Golf Course; and a 60 minute guided hydrotherapy spa circuit at the Grand Velas Spa. The package also includes luxurious accommodations, Grand Velas' world-class amenities and family activities.

Gold Medal Wine Receives Recognition for Quality and Value

Recently celebrating their 15th anniversary, Gold Medal Wine Club continues to attract recognition as a spectacular source of California's highly-rated, small-production wines. The latest reviews from top wine publications around the country are proof that Gold Medal Wine Club has much to offer its members.

When it comes to finding the very best in wine, local grocery or liquor stores are not the best sources. Your best source for consistent, high quality wine purchases usually come with membership to an established wine club. Gold Medal Wine Club is ahead of the pack in providing its members exceptional, small-production, highly rated monthly selections of wines at below winery-direct prices. Gold Medal Wine Club eliminates the guesswork and makes the art of buying fine wine every time a reality to virtually everyone. Club members also receive substantial discounts with each purchase plus a fun and informative newsletter with each shipment to learn about the featured wines and wineries.

September 5th, 2010