http://www.einnews.com/pr_archive.php EINNews Press Releases http://www.einnews.com/pr-news/800122-broken-bow-cabins-is-now-booking-cabin-reservations-for-the-summer-season http://www.einnews.com/pr-news/800122- 22 May 2012 17:23 GMT consumer einnews marketing media travel /EINPresswire.com/Broken Bow Cabins is now accepting reservations for their summer rentals. Located near beautiful Broken Bow Lake, Broken Bow Cabins has become a popular vacation destination in Oklahoma. Availability is limited, customers should act quickly in to secure their reservations! Summer holds a special place in the hearts of Americans. The season conjures up images of barbeques by the pool, sun-kissed days, and fun vacations. Broken Bow Cabins are located in pristine wilderness surrounded by beautiful pines and a wide assortment of wildlife and natural beauty. With numerous cabins available for rental this summer, Broken Bow Cabins urges vacationers to consider their cabins for their next vacation destination. Broken Bow Cabins promises that they will not be disappointed! "Our properties are located next to Beaver Bend State Park and Broken Bow Lake, two very popular outdoor areas where people typically come to swim, hike, and enjoy Mother Nature," claims seasoned outdoorsman Joe Reesing, the longtime owner and operator of Broken Bow Cabins. "We truly cherish the summer and we want our visitors to experience why we love spending summer at Broken Bow Cabins. But as much as we would like to accommodate everyone's desires, our availability is limited and our cabin rentals do tend to fill up rather quickly," Reesing adds. Due to the high percentage of customers who return annually, reliving those special memories, it can be hard to secure a cabin midseason. Thus, the staff at Broken Bow Cabins encourages potential visitors to call ahead of time and get their reservations in early before the Cabins are fully booked for the season - as has happened in the recent past! Conveniently nestled between Dallas and Oklahoma City, this vacation destination will soon be filled with the smiling faces of happy families as well as nature lovers of all ages. Act quickly to reserve a cabin before it's too late! About Broken Bow Cabins Broken Bow Cabins is located in Broken Bow, Oklahoma, and is convenient to both Beaver Bend State Park and Broken Bow Lake. Known for its scenic beauty, Broken Bow Cabins has become one of the premier vacation destinations in the area. Be sure to check out the website for current availability and special discounts. Media Contact: Brad & Lori Broken Bow Cabins 580-286-4471 http://www.brokenbowlakecabins.com/ PR courtesy of Online PR Media. http://www.einnews.com/pr-news/800251-automatedhomefinder-com-anticipates-real-estate-in-denver-co-to-be-on-the-rebound http://www.einnews.com/pr-news/800251- 22 May 2012 17:23 GMT einnews intldevelopment marketing media realestate Online database of Denver houses for sale, AutomatedHomefinder.com, reflects on recent happenings within the real estate market, and their effects on real estate listings in Denver. /EINPresswire.com/Boulder, CO - After such a tumultuous few years in the real estate sector, AutomatedHomefinder.com, a leading source of real estate listings in Denver, is looking forward to a projected rebound in the Colorado market. Statistics during May 2012 report a slow but steady increase in the average home prices in that region, indicating an overall stabilization and turnaround of the Colorado housing market. Representatives from AutomatedHomefinder.com now reflect on the circumstances specific to real estate in Denver, CO that could support this prediction. With historically low interest rates across the country combined with increasing rental rates, more people are looking into the available Denver houses for sale. Increasing numbers of investors have been collecting inventory over the recent months, leaving buyers with little inventory of homes to choose from. AutomatedHomefinder.com reports that this situation has resulted in a more competitive market, in which buyers should expect to bid more aggressively, and expect possible multiple offers and competition for the home they're after. "The current atmosphere in the Denver real estate market has been slowly edging sale prices higher, especially with government and financial institution incentives that encourage buyers to jump in. These conditions have made for more buyers with fewer homes to choose from, drawing home prices up gradually," said Joel McDonald of AutomatedHomefinder.com (http://www.automatedhomefinder.com) Home values in the Colorado area did not appear to suffer as much as those in other areas of the country, and agents are doing all they can to encourage more sellers to enter the market. "Getting more 'move-up' sellers (those who are going from their starter home into the next price level) will help supply the market with affordable homes for new buyers, and better stimulate our area's inventory. AutomatedHomefinder.com can help buyers at any price level to find exactly the home they're looking for, at the best price possible," concluded McDonald. About AutomatedHomefinder.com: AutomatedHomefinder.com (http://www.automatedhomefinder.com) is a free, online database which houses over 40,000 real estate listings in Denver and surrounding Colorado areas. Visitors to the site can input various criteria to filter their search results, allowing them to view both exterior and interior photos about only homes that fit their needs. They can also obtain additional information about specific neighborhoods, and conveniently schedule a showing through the online portal. Automated Homefinder is dedicated to helping those interested in real estate find the best Colorado listings at the best price, with the least hassle possible. Media Contact Joel McDonald Automated Homefinder 4770 Baseline Rd., #200 Boulder, CO 80303 Phone: 303-906-8790 http://www.automatedhomefinder.com joelm@automatedhomefinder.com Press Release Courtesy of Online PR Media http://www.einnews.com/pr-news/800252-skyline-new-york-trade-show-displays-to-feature-just-like-me-exhibit-at-2012-hia-li-trade-show http://www.einnews.com/pr-news/800252- 22 May 2012 17:23 GMT conferences einnews marketing media trade Citing the Historical Addiction Crisis Among Teens on LI, Skyline Exhibits Features the Newly Constructed Audio-Visual Exhibit for Client "Just Like Me" as the Highlight of their New York Trade Show Booth at HIA-LI 2012 /EINPresswire.com/Hauppauge, New York - May 21, 2012 - Skyline New York Exhibits announced today it will feature "Just Like Me," a radically different drug prevention program for teens, in their booth at the HIA-LI 24th Annual Trade Show and Conference. "Just Like Me" is a multi-media, interactive engagement activity that gets kids involved as a community to address the issue of substance abuse and in the process teaches them critical life skills. Attendees are encouraged to visit the New York trade show exhibit to learn more about the program and experience a component of the "Just Like Me" audio-visual exhibit on display. HIA-LI, the recognized voice for business on Long Island, in partnership with the Long Island Forum for Technology (LIFT) and Suffolk County Community College (SCCC), will host an expected crowd of thousands of attendees and hundreds of exhibitors during Long Island's largest business-to-business conference on Thursday, May 24, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Suffolk County Community College Sports & Exhibition Complex, Brentwood Campus. Prospective exhibitors and sponsors can learn more about the show at http://hia-li.org/tradeshow2012/. "We are proud of our role as design consultants, fabricators and sponsors of the 'Just Like Me' traveling exhibit. The drug abuse epidemic is rampant, especially on Long Island, and we appreciate the opportunity to be a part of a solution that helps families and at-risk youth," said Bob Watson, President of New York trade show exhibits firm, Skyline. " 'Just Like Me' is excited to join our sponsor Skyline New York and introduce our program at the HIA-LI show. We welcome Long Island business leaders to visit us during the show." said Rob Goldman, Founder and Creative Director of 'Just Like Me.' " "Our team looks forward to educating and informing visitors about the teen drug crisis on Long Island and explaining how 'Just Like Me' - and they- can be part of a community effort to address it." "We are pleased to have Skyline New York and their partner, 'Just Like Me' join us as an exhibitor for this year's annual HIA-LI trade show and conference. Each year we assemble sponsors and exhibitors from the business, technology, professional, educational and governmental segments to conduct business, generate sales leads, and participate in a series of topical seminars," said Terri Alessi-Miceli, President of HIA-LI. "With our executive programs and seminars, the Trade Show also becomes a forum for important discussions on economic, business and workforce development." About Skyline New York: Skyline New York (http://www.skylinenewyork.com/) is the New York trade show display branch of Skyline Exhibits - a leading provider of trade show displays to the event marketing industry. Skyline New York offers a trade show display in New York to match any size and budget, ranging from tabletop displays and portable displays to modular inline exhibits and large-scale island exhibits. Skyline New York designs and delivers today's largest variety of exhibit systems including pop ups, banner stands, panel systems, fabric structures, truss and other structural, custom modular exhibit systems. About HIA-LI HIA-LI helps Long Island businesses prosper. For over 30 years, we have been the recognized voice for business on Long Island and a powerful force and economic engine for regional development. We provide a forum for business leaders to network, problem solve and obtain advice on critical issues facing their businesses. Our member companies represent tens of thousands of business professionals. We're headquartered in and support one of the largest industrial parks in the United States. HIA-LI programs and events promote strategic partnerships, targeted networking, and information sharing and business advocacy. Members benefit from our committees, educational programs, career resources, research capabilities, mentoring opportunities and business advisory services. For more information, visit http://www.hia-li.org or call 631-543-5355. About "Just Like Me" "Just Like Me" (www.justlikemeproject.org) is a new and radically different drug prevention program that empowers high school students to make healthy decisions about drug use. The program creates opportunities for self-discovery and helps kids come together as a community to address the issue of substance abuse. As part of the experience kids learn valuable life skills and engage the larger community in support of their continued growth and development. "Just Like Me" is a program created by the Center for Creative Development, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization. ### MEDIA CONTACT: Judy Fairbanks VP of Marketing 631-870-5905 jfairbanks@skylinenewyork.com Press Release Courtesy of Online PR Media http://www.einnews.com/pr-news/800116-boston-artist-sariblue-featured-at-gbk-productions-luxury-gift-lounge-honoring-2012-mtv-movie-awards http://www.einnews.com/pr-news/800116- 22 May 2012 17:07 GMT consumer einnews marketing media movies /EINPresswire.com/In association with The Artisan Group, SariBlue will be a featured artisan at the GBK Productions Luxury Lounge honoring The 2012 MTV Movie Awards Nominees and Presenters. SariBlue will unveil their new Evil Eye Jewelry collection "Free Spirit" in celebration of this event. As a member of The Artisan Group, an exclusive group of artisans who collaborate to provide handcrafted work at elite Hollywood events, SariBlue will be featured at GBK Productions Luxury Gift Lounge celebrating The 2012 MTV Movie Awards Nominees and Presenters on June 1-2 at the L'Ermitage Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA. SariBlue's new collection "Free Spirit" will be introduced at the event as well as gifted to attending celebrities, press and industry leaders. The new collection is "a mix of all that I have learned as an artisan and symbolizes my love for individuality" says Sari, SariBlue's Founder and Designer. Sari designed three pieces for the new collection: "Boho Baby" Earrings will be gifted to the press and industry elite. The new "Big Slim" Bracelet as well as "Free Spirit Links" will be gifted to the 100 celebrities in attendance at the event. Each piece was handmade by Sari in her shop outside of Boston, MA. The nature of SariBlue designs and use of historic Evil Eye beads affords the pieces to have a distinctive quality, leaving no two pieces exactly the same. In addition to gifting "A-List" celebrities, SariBlue's jewelry collections have been featured by The Artisan Group at The GBK Production's Luxury Gift Lounge honoring The 2012 Golden Globes where Jeremy Irons was seen with a piece from the SariBlue "ONE" Collection, The 2012 Oscars and soon The MTV Movie Awards. To learn more about SariBlue and the new "Free Spirit" Collection, or participation in The Artisan Group's celebrity gifting initiatives, visit http://www.sariblue.com/ or contact Sari directly @ +1 (978) 833-2501 sari@sariblue.com. Sari, SariBlue's sole proprietor, is a resident of Massachusetts. For press inquiries regarding The Artisan Group, please visit http://www.theartisangroup.org or email press@theartisangroup.org. About SariBlue: Sari had been leading a creative life vicariously through others since childhood by means of ardent artistic admiration for culture, history, film, art, music and fashion while working in a world of international high-tech. Finally last spring something called out to her: the historic Nazar Boncugu (the Evil Eye Bead). This calling developed into SariBlue, where she has been setting her creativity free. SariBlue was established in the spring of 2011, when Sari began crafting earthy bohemian style jewelry with a bit of an industrial edge to some of the pieces and a cool, luxurious fashionable style to others, with the center of the entire collection the fascinating Evil Eye Bead. SariBlue is an earthy, bohemian, wear-it-everyday jewelry collection centered on the power and theory of the universally recognizable symbol: the Evil Eye. Using glass beads handcrafted via ancient Eco-friendly methods, the collection ties together past and present in a distinctive way adding protection from harmful ill wishes through the talisman. The SariBlue collection (Sari is pronounced "sutter" in Turkish meaning blonde/blondie/yellow) uses Turkish handmade glass beads which are made using centuries old traditional methods. Turkish artisans collect recycled glass pieces, mix them with special dyes and melt in their primitive adobe furnaces that burn naturally clean-burning pine logs. They shape the red hot molten glass, fuse colors together and create these amazing beads using only simple hand tools. Every bead fashioned has its own identity, lending every SariBlue piece its own allure. The SariBlue Jewelry Collection beads come directly from artisans who have learned the craft of making these historic beads through generations. Sari and her partner Big travel to Turkey to work directly with craftsmen for their collection. All designs are created by Sari and made in her shop outside of Boston, MA, USA. The collection includes: earrings, bracelets, necklaces, pendants, chokers, OOAK designs and amazing multicultural baby belly bells. The collection has designs for men and women. Sari loves to custom design pieces for couples, children or groups and would be happy to hear from you about your special request. As a member of The Artisan Group, SariBlue's jewelry collection has been featured by The Artisan Group at The GBK Production's Luxury Gift Lounge honoring The 2012 Golden Globes, The 2012 Oscars and soon The MTV Movie Awards! Celebrity Event Items can be found in her shop as well as a number of items she created specifically for A-LIST Celebrities such as: Ryan Gosling, Drew Barrymoore, Zooey Deschanel, Jessica Alba, Hillary Duff, Cari Cucksey, Tyra Banks, Josh Sussman and Tess Hunt. Beautiful, simply designed jewelry to add peace, positivity and a bit of fun to your style! There's nothing evil about it... Media Contact: SariBlue +(978) 833-2501 http://www.sariblue.com PR courtesy of Online PR Media. http://www.einnews.com/pr-news/800002-magid-glove-safety-launches-roc-r-gp500-coated-work-gloves http://www.einnews.com/pr-news/800002- 22 May 2012 17:06 GMT consumer einnews irobot marketing media Proprietary black NitriX™ Grip Technology sandy nitrile palm coating takes standard nylon work gloves to inspiring levels of comfort, gripping power and overall value /EINPresswire.com/CHICAGO, IL - Magid Glove & Safety is excited to introduce the newest arrival to its acclaimed Magid(R) ROC(R) Coated Gloves product line today with the availability of the ROC(R) GP500 Grey Nylon Knit Gloves with Black NitriX(R) Grip Technology Palm Coating. Manufactured from a 100% nylon, high-density, 13-gague seamless machine knit shell, the GP500 Nitrile Gloves feature a black NitriX Grip Technology sandy nitrile palm coating designed to provide glove wearers greater coverage and grip in oily conditions than gloves with standard or foam nitrile coatings without forgoing grip, dexterity or comfort. Like all other ROC Work Gloves, its seamless machine knit shell offers flexibility and form-fitting comfort. However, unlike all other ROC Work Gloves, its NitriX Grip Technology provides an additional layer of protection offering ANSI Cut Level 1 and ANSI Abrasion Level 4 resistance as well as a water-repellent comfort feature. Available in sizes 6-11, the GP500 Coated Gloves feature a knit wrist cuff with a color-coded rubber band overcast finish to reduce fraying and provide a visual aid in sizing. Available for immediate shipment, the ROC GP500 Gloves are packaged 1 dozen pair to a polybag and 12 dozen to a case with additional discounts available for volume purchases. About Magid Glove & Safety Mfg. Co. LLC Headquartered in Chicago, IL, Magid Glove & Safety is America's leading manufacturer, importer, distributor and direct supplier of work gloves, personal protective equipment (PPE), first aid products and protective and disposable clothing. A valued partner in safety to thousands of companies since 1946, Magid proudly offers its own signature Magid branded products as well as products from such top-quality brands as 3M™, Ansell(R), DuPont™, Honeywell, Kimberly Clark(R), MAPA(R), MSA, Showa(R) Best(R) and many more. Utilizing a state-of-the-art warehouse management system, Magid ships 95% of its orders within 24 hours of receipt from the world's largest PPE inventory of over 30,000 items. For more information about Magid Glove & Safety or its full line of gloves and personal protective safety equipment, please visit www.magidglove.com or call 1-800-444-8030. Media Contact: Lisa Bucki Magid Glove and Safety 800-444-8010 http://www.magidglove.com/ PR courtesy of Online PR Media. http://www.einnews.com/pr-news/800241-new-collections-and-trends-now-available-at-rare-london http://www.einnews.com/pr-news/800241- 22 May 2012 17:03 GMT einnews /EINPresswire.com/ London, England (WiredPRNews.com - Press Release) One of the UK's favourite online retailers Rare London has revealed a wide selection of new clothing collections and also has added new trends to the site, with everything from festival chic to casual fashion covered. The retailer's new Festival Soul collection makes the most of the recent trend for bold prints and bright patterns, and as its name suggests all of the clothes contained within it would be ideal for the upcoming festival season. It includes tribal tops, bright floral dresses, Aztec maxi dresses and flowery frilled shorts, so there's definitely something for everyone. Rare London's Vintage Vanity collection has also been launched and contains stunning clothing as part of the Coco's Fortune brand. The collection features delicate neutral and pastel shades, with peplum dresses, shirt dresses, bustiers and knicker shorts. Rare London has many other popular brands featured on the site, including the Opulence England dresses, which contains elegant evening gowns and dresses with sequins, embellishments, beading, trains and more. Many of the pieces in this collection are currently on sale as well, so ladies could snap up a bargain if they act fast. As the sun finally begins to shine across the UK, Rare London customers should check out the new day dresses available on the site, which would be ideal for the warmer weather. All kinds of casual dresses can be found, such as baby-doll dresses, tea dresses, cut out dresses and corset dresses, and many of them are on sale as well. Of course, every girl knows that no outfit is complete without the right accessories, and with the all-new accessories available from Rare London it couldn't be any easier to find all of the earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings, scarves, belts and bags you'll need to stay bang on trend this season. The new accessories tie into the retailer's latest trends and collections, with tribal earrings, floral bracelets and embellished bags available. For a limited time only, Rare London is also running a number of promotions on its delivery options. Until 24th May 2012 customers can get standard UK delivery for just £1, while from 21st May. All Saturday deliveries have been reduced from £10.50 to £5.95, and on Wednesday 23rd May Rare London will be adding a 15% discount to an entire category - visit the site on the day to find out which category it will be! Rare London also offers free delivery on all orders over £50 and has a 15% discount for students. To start making the most of the new collections, party dresses, trends and reduced delivery visit www.rarelondon.com now. - ENDS - For further information contact: Deepa Kumra Rare London Telephone: 0151 207 8068 Email: deepa@rarelondon.co.uk Website: http://www.rarelondon.com http://www.einnews.com/pr-news/800249-follow-in-kate-middleton-s-fashion-footsteps-with-peplum-dresses-from-shelikes http://www.einnews.com/pr-news/800249- 22 May 2012 17:03 GMT einnews /EINPresswire.com/Stratford (WiredPRNews.com - Press Release) Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton is well-known for her impeccable style, and those that would like to follow in her fashion footsteps can now find Kate-inspired peplum dresses at online fashion retailer Shelikes. Peplum dresses seem to be a favourite of Kate Middleton's, as she's been spotted in more than a few of them. The dresses certainly suit her shape and style, and any ladies wanting to convey some of the elegance and poise of the nation's favourite Duchess should take a look at the wide range of peplum dresses available at Shelikes right now. Shelikes has taken inspiration from the catwalks in order to create its new range of peplum dresses, with dresses styled after those by designers Francesco Scognamiglio and Preen. The dresses incorporate some of this season's biggest colour trends as well, such as pastel tones and bright shades of red, blue and pink. Three of the dresses contained within Shelikes' peplum dress collection have been styled after Kate Middleton - the Fuchsia Pink Polka Dot Frill Peplum Dress, Blue Polka Dot Frill Peplum Dress, and Cream Polka Dot Frill Peplum Dress each channel Miss Middleton's impeccable style. Nick Puri, Managing Director, of Shelikes said: "Peplum dresses are absolutely huge right now thanks to Kate Middleton, although it isn't just for this reason that ladies everywhere should be jumping on the peplum bandwagon. "These dresses are incredibly complimentary to a range of body shapes, so anyone that wants to accentuate their natural curves or create the illusion of curves would be wise to invest in a peplum dress or two, whether it's for the workplace or elsewhere." Shelikes' peplum dresses start at just £11.99 and are available in a great selection of colours, fabric patterns and lengths to suit all styles. The retailer has other Kate Middleton-inspired clothing, such as pastel skinny fit jeans to match the coral ones seen on the Duchess when photographed with the Team GB women's hockey squad at the Olympic Park in Stratford earlier in the year. To see Shelikes' great collection of peplum dresses and other Kate Middleton clothing, visit www.shelikes.com now. -ENDS- About SheLikes: Shelikes.com is an independent retailer of cheap ladies fashion online, selling clothing, footwear, bags and accessories. They have been in the fashion retail Industry for over 10 years and have their finger firmly on the pulse of the women's wear fashion scene. The stock changes weekly and is aimed towards all age groups, from 16 to 34 year olds. Everything from women's blazers online to a skater dress online can be found and you can easily pick up the perfect outfit at Shelikes.com For more information contact: Name: Nick Puri Managing Director SheLikes Email: Customercare@shelikes.com Telephone: 0161 839 3922 http://www.einnews.com/pr-news/800250-midcounties-ceo-to-be-presented-with-outstanding-contribution-award http://www.einnews.com/pr-news/800250- 22 May 2012 17:03 GMT einnews /EINPresswire.com/Oxfordshire, UK (WiredPRNews.com) Ben Reid, chief executive of The Midcounties Co-operative, is to be presented with an Outstanding Contribution Award by the travel industry. The honour, nominated and voted on by leading figures in the sector, is in recognition of his contribution over many years to the development and growth of travel retailing. The award will be presented on Monday 26 March as part of the annual Agent Achievement Awards at the Lancaster Hotel in London. The prestigious Awards, organised by e.tid.com, the travel and hospitality industry digest, attract many of the top performing travel agents in the United Kingdom. Ben said: "I've always found travel an exciting, and challenging, business to work in. There is a continual need to innovate to stay ahead. To be nominated by your peers is very special and I thank them for it." John McEwan, chairman of ABTA and a member of the judging panel, said: "Ben's contribution to the development of travel retailing, constantly exploring new ways to serve the customer, has been sustained over many years. He's a worthy winner." Ben entered travel when he joined the Ilkeston Co-op 30 years ago as its accountant. From there he assisted in setting up Co-op Travel at the Leicestershire Co-op and then created it at West Midlands Co-op. While with West Midlands he joined with then colleague John Donnelly to create the highly successful Holiday Hypermarkets, later bought by First Choice. Under Ben's leadership, West Midlands Co-op went on to develop the Co-op Travel Ultra store concept, high street branches with a range of innovative customer-friendly technologies. Pioneering at the time, they won a clutch of regional business and national Travel industry awards. Parallel to working on the Holiday Hypermarket concept, Ben worked with Mike Greenacre to develop Co-operative Travel Ltd, which eventually grew into CTTG (the Co-operative Travel Trading Group), a significant voice for the independent travel sector right up to the point at which the recent joint venture with Thomas Cook was formed. As The Midcounties Co-operative has opted not to join with Thomas Cook the latest task is to recreate Co-op Travel as a vibrant sustainable Travel brand. - ENDS - Notes to Editors About the Midcounties Co-operative The Midcounties Co-operative has its headquarters in Warwickshire, with trading outlets in Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Shropshire, West Midlands, Worcestershire and the surrounding counties. The Society's trading groups are food retail, funeral, travel, pharmacy, childcare nurseries, employee benefits and energy. The Midcounties Co-operative is the largest independent co-operative society in the UK and has more than 470 branches, and 245,000 active trading members. It is in The Sunday Times Best 100 Companies To Work For list for the second year running. The Society's mission statement is 'To be a successful consumer co-operative working towards creating a better, fairer world, and to enhance the lives of our colleagues, members, customers, and the communities we serve'. About Co-operative Travel Co-operative Travel offer a variety of holidays, flights and hotels. They are providers of all inclusive holidays, cheap ski holidays for that winter break or holidays to turkey for some summer sun. The United Nations General Assembly has declared 2012 as the International Year of Co-operatives, highlighting the contribution of co-operatives to socio-economic development, particularly their impact on poverty reduction, employment generation and social integration. The Year will highlight the strengths of the co-operative business model as an alternative means of doing business and furthering socio-economic development. For more information, please contact: Dan Adey Dan.adey@cooptravel.co.uk 01922 700048 Visit: http://www.cooptravel.co.uk/ http://www.einnews.com/pr-news/799185-what-does-it-take-to-put-an-effective-it-governance-framework-in-place- http://www.einnews.com/pr-news/799185- 22 May 2012 13:00 GMT banking einnews finance it tech /EINPresswire.com/CEOs and boards continue to demand value and better services from their IT departments. IT Managers are now able to exceed the board's expectations by creating an IT governance framework aligned with the business objectives. In order to do this efficiently and effectively IT departments need a set of resources which are provided in the IT Governance Framework Toolkit, developed by industry-leading provider IT Governance Ltd. The toolkit can be immediately downloaded here: www.itgovernance.co.uk/products/2437. The benefits from implementing an IT Governance framework in your organisation include: •Competitiveness •Increased efficiency of IT services whilst driving down costs •Meeting all your regulatory and statutory compliance requirements •IT can facilitate and drive business change, helping meet business objectives The IT Governance Framework Toolkit is based on ISO/IEC 38500, the international standard for IT Governance excellence. It was developed to help organisations achieve dramatic improvements for less than one day of consultancy fees. The toolkit is available for immediate download here: www.itgovernance.co.uk/products/2437. Only during May organisations that order the ISO38500 IT Governance Framework Toolkit will receive four essential guides absolutely free. These include: •IT Governance: Pocket Guide •IT Governance to Drive High Performance: Lessons from Accenture •ISO/IEC 38500 The IT governance standard - Pocket Guide •IT Governance: Implementing Frameworks and Standards for the Corporate Governance of IT The IT Governance Framework Toolkit will enable you to integrate all your existing IT frameworks, maximising their effectiveness, driving efficiency and reducing duplication of work. It provides a single integrated framework that enables organisations to get the best out of COBIT, ITIL, ISO27001/ISO27002, ISO20000 and other standards and frameworks. It provides guidance on how to navigate wide-ranging and complex strategic, risk management, compliance and operational needs and includes templates and assessment tools that will simplify many aspects of the process. This toolkit also comes with a free Olympics Policy & Checklist (www.itgovernance.co.uk/products/3776) tool if ordered before 25 May 2012. If your organisation is likely to be affected by the London Olympics this checklist will help you avoid business disruption, security threats and supply chain problems. You can get ahead of the games and protect your most valuable assets. The IT Governance Framework Toolkit can be purchased online from www.itgovernance.co.uk/products/2437. Orders can be made directly with the friendly, helpful IT Governance service centre team on telephone number +44 (0)845 070 1750. Larger organisations can make bookings or purchases with a purchase order either by telephone or by email to servicecentre@itgovernance.co.uk. - Ends - FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Desi Aleksandrova Marketing Executive +44 (0) 845 070 1750 daleksandrova@itgovernance.co.uk NOTES TO EDITORS IT Governance Ltd is the one-stop shop for books, tools, training and consultancy for Governance, Risk Management and Compliance. It is a leading authority on data security and IT governance for business and the public sector. IT Governance is 'non-geek', approaching IT issues from a non-technology background and talking to management in its own language. Its customer base spans Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Asia. More information is available at www.itgovernance.co.uk. http://www.einnews.com/pr-news/799184-organisations-can-achieve-iso9001-qms-certification-quicker-with-a-bespoke-toolkit http://www.einnews.com/pr-news/799184- 22 May 2012 13:00 GMT banking einnews finance it tech /EINPresswire.com/IT Governance Ltd, the global leader in management system standards, information, books and tools, is advising organisations that the quicker they implement the Quality Management System standard ISO9001, the bigger their chances are to attract new customers in the current economic conditions. Vendors who have been asked by their clients to implement the ISO9001 standard can now achieve this quickly and effectively by using the ISO9001 QMS Quality Management System Documentation Toolkit. It contains over 60 separate documents that will help organisations accelerate the development and implementation of an ISO9001 quality management system. The toolkit can be downloaded immediately here: www.itgovernance.co.uk/products/3033. ISO9001 is the best practice specification that helps businesses and organisations throughout the world to develop a best-in-class Quality Management System (QMS). According to BusinessLink UK Government more than 1 million organisations are currently certified against ISO9001. The advantages to businesses from implementing ISO9001 include: •greater efficiency and less waste •consistent control of major business processes, through key processes lists •regulation of successful working practices •risk management •increased customer satisfaction •greater consistency in the quality of products and services through better control of processes •differentiation of your business from its competitors •increased profits The ISO9001 QMS Toolkit, developed by IT Governance, contains a quality management manual, and a full set of policies and procedures, in addition to the necessary forms, records and work instructions to underpin those policies and procedures. It is the complete toolkit for implementing an ISO9001 quality management system. This product is available in multiple formats and can be purchased in local currency from the following websites: International (shipping from UK, priced in GBP) CD-ROM: www.itgovernance.co.uk/products/3103 Download: www.itgovernance.co.uk/products/3033 USA (shipping from USA, priced in USD) Download: www.itgovernanceusa.com/product/2213.aspx EU (shipping from Netherlands, priced in Euro)CD-ROM and Download: www.itgovernance.eu/p-809-iso9001-qms-quality-management-system-documentation-toolkit.aspx -End- FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Desi Aleksandrova Marketing Executive +44 (0) 845 070 1750 daleksandrova@itgovernance.co.uk NOTES TO EDITORS IT Governance Ltd is the one-stop shop for books, tools, training and consultancy for Governance, Risk Management and Compliance. It is a leading authority on data security and IT governance for business and the public sector. IT Governance is 'non-geek', approaching IT issues from a non-technology background and talking to management in its own language. Its customer base spans Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Asia. More information is available at www.itgovernance.co.uk. http://www.einnews.com/pr-news/799181-bestselling-cybersecurity-tool-helps-fight-cybercrime http://www.einnews.com/pr-news/799181- 22 May 2012 12:59 GMT banking einnews finance it tech /EINPresswire.com/IT Governance, the single source provider of end-to-end cybersecurity management solutions, has reported that the No 3 ISO27001 Comprehensive ISMS Toolkit has become an important resource for small and medium-sized organisations in the fight against cybercrime. Find out more here: www.itgovernance.co.uk/products/718. With over 1,000 copies of the toolkit having been sold worldwide already, private and public sector organisations have used it as an invaluable resource to implement an ISO27001-compliant information security management system (ISMS). Since cybersecurity has become a critical business issue in the last few years, CEOs are increasingly looking at ISO27001 to mitigate the risk of becoming the next victim. ISO27001 is recognised as the international cybersecurity standard and together with the Code of Practice, ISO27002, provide an internationally recognised best-practice framework for addressing the entire range of risks: www.itgovernance.co.uk/iso27001.aspx. Alan Calder, CEO of IT Governance, says, 'ISO27001 is the future of cybersecurity management. More and more organisations require proof that their vendors have achieved ISO27001 certification or are implementing the standard. In this respect, the role of ISO27001 is twofold. On one side it ensures your intellectual assets are protected thus minimising the likelihood of a data breach and any financial implication arising from it. On the other side, it considerably increases your chances of winning new clients and retaining existing customers.' The No 3 ISO27001 Comprehensive ISMS Toolkit is precisely tailored to the requirements of ISO27001- it doesn't contain hundreds and hundreds of generic policies (ISO27001 only requires seven), but it does contain exactly the documents that organisations will need in order to achieve ISO27001 certification. The toolkit also includes copies of the three key standards (ISO27001, ISO27002 and ISO27005) as well the latest version of vsRisk™, the software tool that can reduce time for conducting a risk assessment by up to 90%. The No 3 ISO27001 Comprehensive ISMS Toolkit comes with a unique document support service which enables users of the tool to get answers to documentation queries within 24 hours - and at no extra cost. There is also a free updating service meaning that organisations will benefit from 12 months of updates to the toolkit, again at no extra cost. The toolkit can be ordered here: www.itgovernance.co.uk/products/718. This toolkit also comes with a free Olympics Policy & Checklist (www.itgovernance.co.uk/products/3776) tool if ordered before 25 May 2012. If your organisation is likely to be affected by the London Olympics this checklist will help you avoid business disruption, security threats and supply chain problems. You can get ahead of the games and protect your most valuable assets. Organisations can purchase the No 3 ISO27001 Comprehensive ISMS Toolkit here www.itgovernance.co.uk/products/718. Larger organisations can make purchases with a purchase order either by telephone +44 (0)845 070 1750 or by e-mail to servicecentre@itgovernance.co.uk. - Ends - FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Desi Aleksandrova Marketing Executive +44 (0) 845 070 1750 daleksandrova@itgovernance.co.uk NOTES TO EDITORS IT Governance Ltd is the one-stop shop for books, tools, training and consultancy for Governance, Risk Management and Compliance. It is a leading authority on data security and IT governance for business and the public sector. IT Governance is 'non-geek', approaching IT issues from a non-technology background and talking to management in its own language. Its customer base spans Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Asia. More information is available at www.itgovernance.co.uk. http://www.einnews.com/pr-news/799180-dpa-e-learning-staff-awareness-course-more-beneficial-than-disciplinary-action- http://www.einnews.com/pr-news/799180- 22 May 2012 12:59 GMT dental education einnews health it /EINPresswire.com/IT Governance Ltd, the DPA and information security specialist provider is advising organisations that staff awareness training is crucial for reducing the likelihood of data breaches caused by human mistake. The DPA Staff Awareness eLearning course is the most efficient and effective way of informing employees of the Data Protection Act (DPA) requirements and ensuring they meet their obligations under the DPA. Find out more here: www.itgovernance.co.uk/products/3392. Alan Calder, CEO of IT Governance says, 'Public departments should be urgently deploying DPA e-learning as the most cost effective method available for enabling staff to meet their DPA obligations. Using e-learning across the organisation, equips staff to deal with the range of DPA-related issues they encounter, and significantly reduces the administrative cost of disciplinary actions, while simultaneously helping improve staff morale.' Last week, The Independent revealed that members of staff at the Department for Work and Pension (DWP) are being reprimanded for breach of the rules governing the organisation's database. It has been reported that, between April 2010 and March 2011, a total of 513 DWP staff members were disciplined for "unauthorised disclosure of official, sensitive, private and/or personal information … to anyone". For the 10 months from April 2011 to this January, the figure was 463. 'Disciplinary action is hugely expensive and disruptive' adds Calder. 'There are more sophisticated means to deal with uninformed staff and mistakes. Increasing staff awareness and refreshing the staff knowledge is fundamental to reduce the amount of human mistakes and can be successfully achieved with a continuous and repetitive e-learning programme tailored to the organisation.' The DPA Staff Awareness eLearning course can be customised to integrate the organisation's internal policies: www.itgovernance.co.uk/products/3392. It will help organisations provide staff with the knowhow to keep personal data safe. Some of the benefits for organisations from deploying the DPA Staff Awareness eLearning course include: •Massive financial cost savings in comparison to traditional training options. •Minimal office disruption - staff train at their desks. •Minimal administration - comprehensive reports available. •Systematic evidence that training has actually been provided - underpinning disciplinary actions. •Simple to use with relevant and informative content. Find out more about the DPA Staff Awareness eLearning course here: www.itgovernance.co.uk/products/3392. Call +44(0)845 070 1750 or email servicecentre@itgovernance.co.uk to enquire about multiuser licences and customisable versions. - Ends - FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Desi Aleksandrova Marketing Executive +44 (0) 845 070 1750 daleksandrova@itgovernance.co.uk NOTES TO EDITORS IT Governance Ltd is the one-stop shop for books, tools, training and consultancy for Governance, Risk Management and Compliance. It is a leading authority on data security and IT governance for business and the public sector. IT Governance is 'non-geek', approaching IT issues from a non-technology background and talking to management in its own language. Its customer base spans Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Asia. More information is available at www.itgovernance.co.uk. http://www.einnews.com/pr-news/799288-get-smart-about-appliance-repairs-when-it-comes-to-new-technology http://www.einnews.com/pr-news/799288- 22 May 2012 12:59 GMT einnews /EINPresswire.com/Chester-le-Street (WiredPRNews.com - press release) Vacuum cleaners that talk, fridges that can order the weekly shopping - there is no denying that advances in technology have led to smarter and more efficient domestic appliances hitting the market. Japanese consumers were introduced to The Cocorobo from Sharp earlier this month - a robotic vacuum cleaner that is capable of being controlled via a smartphone, and can even talk to its owner and let them know how the cleaning is going. The unveiling of The Cocorobo followed the release of LG's Smart Fridge at the start of the year - a domestic appliance that is capable of remembering the expiry date of goods stored inside it, and that has a monitoring system to let homeowners know when products are running low. But according to Chester-le-Street-based 0800 Repair, consumers should ensure they remain on top of appliance repairs if they want their new gadgets to last. Paul Feek, Managing Director of 0800 REPAIR, said: "Technology has taken some major steps forward over recent years, that's clear from the sophistication of the new appliances that are now hitting the market. "It's important however that people remember to service their appliances regularly and always call in specialists if repair work needs to be carried out. Even the most hi-tech carpet cleaners can require vacuum repairs from time to time, and it pays to ensure that the job is handled by a professional." 0800 Repair is one of Britain's leading professional appliance repair companies in the UK, handling everything from Dyson repairs to Hoover repairs every day. The firm has fully-qualified technicians located across the UK, helping homeowners to get their appliances back in working order in the shortest possible time and with the least amount of hassle. Paul added: "Our repair specialists constantly have to update their own knowledge in order to keep up with the rapid changes occurring within the sector, and our customers can rely on us to keep their technology in perfect working order." - ENDS - About 0800 Repair: 0800 Repair, owned by the Pacifica Group and based in Chester-le-Street, was established in 2003. Through its franchise network, the company has the ability to complete a wide range of household appliance repairs including cooker repairs and washing machine repairs. Officially recognised by the British Franchise Association (BFA), the company now has 100 call centre staff and more than 400 engineers located throughout the UK, making the firm one of Europe's leading appliance repair services. For further information: Paul Feek Telephone: 0800 737247 Email: paul.feek@0800repair.com http://www.einnews.com/pr-news/799508-cash-advances-us-now-accepts-loan-applications-from-people-with-bad-credit http://www.einnews.com/pr-news/799508- 22 May 2012 12:58 GMT finance /EINPresswire.com/Online lending service has been essentially launched to assist people in managing the emergency expenses - situations where the funds are needed urgently. It is a well-known fact that today it is rather difficult and often even impossible to qualify for personal loans if the credit rating is low and especially when it is bad. That's why Cash Advances US and the direct lenders participating in the company's network decided to refuse any credit verifications and started to provide cash loans with no credit check. The company is pleased to announce that applications received from consumers with bad credit are now accepted and approved as well as the cash advance requests submitted by people with perfect credit history. Now it just doesn't matter what financial mistakes you made in the past. Payday advance loans provided by the lending company are short-term solutions to monetary troubles people may face from time to time. Thus, if an individual applying for the service has a stable source of income, it is considered that he or she is able to repay the small-dollar loans which are provided by the direct payday lenders cooperating with the firm. Cash Advances US understands that it is necessary to make the service as easy as possible in order to attract more consumers looking for the fast financial assistance needed urgently. Therefore, the company designed the lending process in a way to make bad credit cash advance available for the borrowers 24/7. The website belonging to the company is accessible round-the-clock meaning that a customer willing to get some extra cash needs just to fill in the online application offered on the site. It should be fulfilled with the basic details required in the fields and submitted. The lenders participating in the wide network of CashAdvancesUS.com receive consumer requests once they are completed and approve them almost instantly. "We involved much time and sufficient efforts to design the application process that will be suitable for any consumer willing to get some extra cash till payday," Michael Williams, a spokesman for Cash Advances US company, said. "Our company is dedicated to make the lending procedure as easy and fast as possible, thus, we plan to go on improving our systems and service on the whole." CashAdvancesUS.com - the website belonging to the company - is designed in a way to let people learn useful tips and details related to online cash advance. Besides, major requirements can be also found there. Consumers are welcome to contact the company via admin@cashadvancesus.com to get more information about the service. http://www.einnews.com/pr-news/799083-leighmans-on-course-for-1m-revenues-in-2011-12 http://www.einnews.com/pr-news/799083- 22 May 2012 12:57 GMT consumer /EINPresswire.com/ Incentive and branded gift specialist Leighmans has announced that it is on target to breach the £1m turnover barrier this year as demand for innovative new gadgets and gifts continues to grow. The company reports that customers are in the market for technological gifts as well as traditional incentive items like pens, mugs, post-it notes, badges and polo shirts. Leighmans was founded ten years ago and has grown steadily since then - this year the company expects to break through the £1m turnover level. The company's recent growth has been founded on both traditional gifts and also technology products such as e-readers, USB memory sticks and iPad duo pens as well as iPhone cases, headphones and laptop speakers. This year has also seen Leighmans sign a new and exclusive distribution deal through which it will be the UK's main supplier of iPrints - adhesive strips which let people use mobile phones while wearing gloves. Darren Leigh, founded and MD of Leighmans, commented: "We have enjoyed a bumper year in the past 12 months, with more and more customers demanding new technological products. We appreciate that public sector organizations for example are working to very tight budgets - and we can help them to source the best value incentive and corporate gifts items around." "We work very closely with our customers to help them enjoy peace of mind as well as great value when sourcing innovative gifts." Leighmans works with companies including Deutsche Bank, Volkswagen, the Football Association and McDonald's and has a database of 100,000 gifts and products available to customers. The company reports that half of customers use their products as gifts for external customers, while the other half incentivizes internal staff with them. #ends About - Leighmans.com Leighmans.com was formed in 2003 as a Promotional Merchandise Provider. Leighmans are now a multi award winning company with household name PLCs as Key Accounts. The core business are derived from website sales often providing new and repeat business via customer recommendations. For consecutive years, Leighmans have finished in the top 3 (finalists) for Top Distributor of the Year, as voted for by BPMA members (British Promotional Merchandise Association) beating over 3,000 competitors. Leighmans are Key Partners with our supply chain thus being able to offer better pricing and lead-times to our clients. Leighmans do not consider their company to be product providers but more marketing support suppliers. Media Contact Darren Leigh Email: sales@leighmans.com Phone: 0161 763 2690 Web: http://www.leighmans.com http://www.einnews.com/pr-news/799178-long-awaited-iso22301-bcms-requirements-released http://www.einnews.com/pr-news/799178- 22 May 2012 09:12 GMT banking einnews finance it tech /EINPresswire.com/ IT Governance Ltd, the single source provider of a comprehensive range of business continuity resources, has reported that the newly released ISO22301 BCMS requirements can be immediately ordered online at www.itgovernance.co.uk/products/1358. The ISO22301 BCMS Requirements will replace the British Standard BS25999-2. Deploying a BCMS that is ISO22301-compliant will allow organisations to demonstrate to employees, customers, suppliers and shareholders that they are prepared for incidents that might otherwise prevent them from achieving their organisational goals. Organisations that do not have a business continuity management system (BCMS) in place could face severe consequences if they suffer a disruptive incident. These consequences can include: -Loss of customers -Reputational damage -Monetary loss -Potentially going out of business Deploying a BCMS and achieving certification against the ISO22301 standard demonstrates that an organisation is prepared should 'business as usual' be disrupted, and that the organisation will be able to continue should an incident occur. The ISO22301 BCMS Requirements can be applied in any type or size of organisation, no matter the location, making it widely applicable. Organisations can purchase the ISO22301 BCMS Requirements standard here: www.itgovernance.co.uk/products/1358. Larger organisations can purchase multiple copies with a purchase order, either by telephone or by e-mail, to servicecentre@itgovernance.co.uk. - Ends - FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Desi Aleksandrova Marketing Executive +44 (0) 845 070 1750 daleksandrova@itgovernance.co.uk NOTES TO EDITORS IT Governance Ltd is the one-stop shop for books, tools, training and consultancy for Governance, Risk Management and Compliance. It is a leading authority on data security and IT governance for business and the public sector. IT Governance is 'non-geek', approaching IT issues from a non-technology background and talking to management in its own language. Its customer base spans Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Asia. More information is available at www.itgovernance.co.uk. http://www.einnews.com/pr-news/798924-regpack-launches-a-smart-easy-to-use-online-registration-software http://www.einnews.com/pr-news/798924- 22 May 2012 09:12 GMT consumer einnews it software tech /EINPresswire.com/ Regpack, a new and easy to use online registration, payment and user management platform is accepting new clients. Regpack's software enables registration for anything from events, camps, conferences, HR recruitment, membership management and more. Regpack, a new innovative online registration software, is no longer in the private beta stage and is accepting new clients. Regpack offers an easy way to gather and manage data online. The Regpack system adapts to the information entered by the end user, resulting in more completed applications and up to a 30% increase in user payments. The service offers numerous benefits including an intuitive interface and statistical tools to understand user trends. "Whether you're using Regpack for online registration, event management or as payment platform - our powerful tools make building your system simple. Regpack automatically understands your business logic and generates the database you need. The system understands your users actions and presents the right questions at the right time, seamlessly. We've packaged everything together in an easy to use and fun application," said Asaf Darash, CEO of Regpack (http://www.regpacks.com/). During the beta stage, Regpack actively gathered feedback from its exclusive client base and generated a large number of pre-built features. For example, the platform was adapted to perform as a camp registration software and as a sports league software. The system is so flexible it can be fully customized to any parameters. The system fully integrates with any existing website making deployment instantaneous. "We know that no one likes filling out forms, so we've made the entire process as easy as possible for our customers and their users. The system constantly gathers information and according to that decides what to show next. We love what we do and want to share it which is why we do not limit any features, even for free accounts! Let us show you what our software can do," said Darash. About Regpack: An innovative online registration software works to make the application process fun and intuitive. Regpack makes it easy to register users, collect payments and manage events. It generates high level statistics that enable organizations to get better results. If you're interested in a free 30 day trial of Regpack, visit http://www.regpacks.com/. Media Contact: Regpack 415-986-9040 http://www.regpacks.com/ PR courtesy of Online PR Media. http://www.einnews.com/pr-news/798862-the-international-peace-institute-launches-a-distinguished-fund-with-philanthropist-jeffrey-epstein http://www.einnews.com/pr-news/798862- 22 May 2012 09:12 GMT consumer einnews irobot marketing media /EINPresswire.com/ The International Peace Institute has established a fellowship fund to honor Rick M. Hooper. The International Peace Institute has established a new fellowship to honor Richard M. Hooper, the United Nations diplomat and Middle East expert who was killed at age 40 on August 19, 2003 in the terrorist bombing of UN headquarters in Baghdad. The fellowship was set up with the aid of Jeffrey Epstein, founder of The Jeffrey Epstein VI Foundation. Established in 1970, The International Peace Institute emerged from the United Nations as an independent instigator for peace relations around the world. Today it serves as an international non-profit entity in New York City and Vienna with a focus on the settlement and prevention of armed conflicts. The UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon, sits as Honorary Chairman of the Board and Terje Rød-Larsen, the Secretary General's Special Envoy for the Implementation of Security Council Resolution 1559, serves as the Institute's President. "Rick was one of the most talented and creative individuals I've known," President Rød-Larsen noted at the inaugural of the fellowship. "He was an expert on Middle East issues and a wonderful person to work with. He's an inspiring role model and I hope that this fellowship will continue his legacy." Despite his young age, Hooper's diplomatic career was extensive. In 1990, he served as refugee affairs officer with the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in Gaza and Assistant Chief of Staff to UNRWA's Commissioner-General in Vienna. From 1995 to 1996, Hooper worked in Gaza and again from 1999 to 2001 as Special Assistant to Rød-Larsen, who was the UN's Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process. From 1998 to 2000, Hooper was a Senior Adviser at the Norwegian Institute for Applied Social Sciences and helped establish its Program for International Cooperation and Conflict Resolution. In 200l, he became Special Assistant to the UN Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, and was on a short UN assignment in Iraq at the time of the Canal Hotel bombing in August 2003. Hooper was the Founding Director of the Conflict Prevention and Peace Forum (CPPF) at the Social Science Research Council in New York. A graduate of the University of California, Santa Cruz, Hooper studied Arabic on a Fulbright Fellowship at the University of Damascus and at the American University of Cairo. He received an M.A. in Arab Studies from Georgetown University. "His young career was inspiring and we hope that the fellowship encourages more young people to be at the forefront of conflict resolution," asserted Jeffrey Epstein, a member of The Trilateral Commission and The Council of Foreign Relations and whose foundation sponsors international affairs as well as scientific research. The first recipient of the Rick Hooper Distinguished Fellowship is Dr. Walter Kemp, Director for Europe and Central Asia at IPI's Vienna headquarters. Before joining IPI in 2010, Dr. Kemp was the spokesman and speechwriter at the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). From 1996 to 2006, he worked as a Senior Adviser at the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). Dr. Kemp is the author of Nationalism and Communism in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union (1999) and Quiet Diplomacy in Action (2001). Media Contact: Christina Galbraith The Jeffrey Epstein VI Foundation (917) 573-7604 http://www.jeffreyepsteinfoundation.com PR courtesy of Online PR Media. http://www.einnews.com/pr-news/798861-gandys-flip-flops-founders-staged-a-protest-at-westminster-to-bring-sunshine-back-to-britain http://www.einnews.com/pr-news/798861- 22 May 2012 09:12 GMT consumer einnews irobot marketing media /EINPresswire.com/ An event staged by the Gandys brothers to bring the sunshine back to the U.K and fund an orphanage in India. At noon today, a group fronted by the brothers behind Gandys Flips Flops, descended upon Westminster in a light hearted protest to bring the sunshine back to Britain - and fund an orphanage in India. Rob and Paul Forkan, who were tragically orphaned in the Boxing Day tsunami, are aiming to raise money to build an orphanage in Goa, India, as a tribute to their parents. Rob Forkan, founder of Gandys Flip Flops said: "The poor weather and the current economic climate haven't exactly put people in the mood for the beach. We thought it would be interesting to combine the two issues with a protest in jest. Hopefully, we will cheer even Parliament up!" Ten per cent of the proceeds from Gandys Flip Flops, which feature a footprint as part of the branding reflecting Mrs Forkan's favourite poem, Mary Stevenson's Footprints in the Sand, go to Children Walking Tall, a charity that helps slum and street children in Goa. Rob Forkan, said: "Our goal is to open an orphanage for the 10th anniversary of the tsunami, which gives us about two-and-a-half years. When we lived in India we used to spend time working in orphanages so we got to see what it was all about from an early age. After what we've been through, we really want to give something back." The brothers have invested all of their savings in the brand and have already generated a great deal of interest from high street chains at home and abroad. There's also a documentary about their story in the pipeline. -ENDS- Editors' Notes Gandys is a revolutionary flip flop brand created by 3 young Brothers, who have spent years travelling all over the world living in flip flops. They are now building a brand based on the beliefs they learnt along the way; working in slums and being schooled in India as they were growing up. With every pair sold the Brothers are giving back to children in India with a donation of 10% of total profits to a terrific charity called Children Walking Tall. The Brothers both have an ultimate goal to not only open, but sustain the needs of an orphanage in India, in honour of their parents who were tragically taken from them in the Boxing Day Tsunami. After such a tragic experience and cheating death the young Brothers and their 3 sisters decided that there is more to life than a standard 9 to 5 job and have created a brand with an ethos they are passionate about and believe in. http://www.gandysflipflops.com/ For more information, images or to book media interviews, contact Aiden or Julia at Song Media on +44 (0)20 7428 7473 // 07738831361 or email Gandys@songmedia.co.uk Media Contact: Aiden Carroll Song Media Ltd 07738831361 http://www.songmedia.co.uk PR courtesy of Online PR Media. http://www.einnews.com/pr-news/798851-universal-web-consulting-fosters-key-skills-for-social-entrepreneurs- http://www.einnews.com/pr-news/798851- 22 May 2012 09:11 GMT consumer education einnews marketing tech /EINPresswire.com/ A new CNBC blog post highlights outside-the-box thinking and social media implementation as keys to small business distinction, yet many small business owners struggle with these skills. A company called Universal Web Consulting is seeking to change that. There are more and more small businesses being launched all the time. While this might be good overall news for the state of small business in the U.S., it poses its own set of problems for those seeking small business success. More than ever before, it is crucial for a small business owner to stand out from the competition—and a new blog entry from CNBC offers some tips for doing precisely that. The article highlights the importance of strategic, outside-the-box implementation of social media, citing social networks as crucial for small business success and distinction. In spite of this, many small business owners struggle to use social networks effectively—but a company called Universal Web Consulting is seeking to change that. Universal Web Consulting is a company long renowned for offering Web-based, business-minded tutorials to small business owners. In the past, the company has provided online education on such topics as web design, affiliate networking, and even the fundamentals of HTML. In light of the ever-increasing prominence of social marketing, however, Universal Web Consulting has unveiled a new series of tutorials that are strictly centered on social marketing tips and techniques. The company's training courses are all offered through online videos, and all are designed to be accessible to small business owners. What this means is that Universal Web Consulting's new social marketing training classes are engineered with the hectic schedule of the small business owner in mind. Small business owners can learn on their own time and at their own pace, simply through watching the videos provided. Additionally, these training courses are made to appeal to the bottom-line sensibilities of the small business owner. The classes focus on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ as tools for generating profits. Universal Web Consulting teaches how to effectively and efficiently use these social networks to grow revenues and ultimately improve a small business' visibility. While Universal Web Consulting was founded by various professionals from the online marketing industry, the company's classes are designed to be accessible even to the novice. In fact, even a small business owner with no previous experience in social networking or in digital marketing can learn to use these tools strategically. Universal Web Consulting is making these new social marketing classes the company's top priority, but they also continue to offer their customers an array of tutorials on other topics. Small business owners can pick and choose the classes that hold the most appeal to them, and ultimately learn to use digital marketing technology to make their companies more successful. Universal Web Consulting is an online educational resource that provides learning modules to assist Internet entrepreneurs in building and subsequently promoting their websites. The courses offered by the Universal Web Consulting program address a diverse topic list, including social media marketing. Furthermore, individuals who capitalize on the opportunity that Universal Web Consulting presents have access to courses in HTML, blogging, Google AdWords, SEO marketing, pay-per-click marketing, eBay marketing, and much more. To learn more about Universal Web Consulting, and the classes that the organization offers, visit www.universalwebconsulting.com. Media Contact: Michael McGarety 800-459-2457 PR courtesy of Online PR Media.