Following a very successful conference last year, American Leaders is pleased to present the 2^nd Annual Collateral Management: Out of the Back Office and Into the Spotlight summit. Being held June 4^th & 5^th, 2013 at the prestigious and spoiling Trump Soho, in New York City’s lower Manhattan, this event promises to uncover the latest developments in the collateral management world.

Set over the course of two days, key members of the buy side, sell side, and vendor companies, will come together for highly interactive debates surrounding massive changes happening in collateral. Being facilitated by over 15 of the finest leaders in collateral management from world class, award winning companies, this premier event will consist of a number of forty-minute presentations and panel discussions. Using distinct networking sessions throughout, attendees will have the opportunity to meet with their fellow colleagues for extensive dialogue on collateral related maters.

This groundbreaking forum will examine topics such as:

• Introduction of current central counterparties regulation
• Implementing effective collateral management framework
• Increasing the use of automation and other new technologies

Registration for Collateral Management: Out of the Back Office and Into the Spotlight is currently underway. For more information and to book your seat, please visit: http://finance.americanleaders.com/Collateral_Management_USA

About American Leaders

A subsidiary of Fleming Group, American Leaders is a premium event management and production company, that introduces advanced know-how, in-depth knowledge, unique expertise and a professional approach simultaneously. Our experienced team of dedicated professionals organize five-star events which present unbiased data and professional insight from various organizations targeting multiple industries in the North American region.

Media Contact:

Racquel C. Fullman
Marketing Manager
312-582-4273
racquel.fullman@americanleaders.com

Enterprise Risk Management practices have expanded over recent years and the importance of creating a resilient company is now paramount. Taking place in Chicago, June 13^th & 14^th, 2013, American Leaders presents Enterprise Risk Management: Strengthening the Risk Resiliency Model. This one of a kind, strategic meeting will cover ways to integrate stronger communication between departments and the board of directors, crisis management preparedness, and measuring risks within operations.

This two day summit opens up with a speed networking session designed to allow guests the opportunity to meet fellow colleagues seated at their tables. Followed by 40 minute presentations to discuss topics such as: Importance of Maximizing Compliance Resources and How to Avoid Silos of Information, facilitated by Elliot Fisch of Easton-Bell Sports. A special feature of the day will be a keynote panel featuring board members from Bon-Ton Stores, Newell Rubbermaid, and Gibraltar Financial. This standout session will highlight the involvement of the board of directors and enhancing communication. With networking being one of the key features, the day will conclude with a cocktail networking reception.

Mr. Jim Cunningham, VP of Enterprise Risk Management, Pinnacle Entertainment, and day two Chairman, will begin the second day with opening remarks, leading directly into his presentation on Solidifying an Internal Environment for Responsible Business Behavior. Award winning speakers Frank Fiorille and Sandra Carson will explore back to back themes: Core Competencies to Manage Risk, and In-depth Analysis of Structured Risk Rankings. The focal point of the day will be a round table, panel discussion on Business Continuity and Crisis Management, led by representatives from Petco, Sysco Corp, and the United Nations.

Set on a high level stage, American Leaders presents this event in their signature style inviting 60-80 executives and higher management from all areas of risk operations, risk management, internal audit, compliance, and more. Registration for this top tier event is currently underway! For more information and to reserve your seat, please visit http://cross.americanleaders.com/enterprise_risk_management.

About American Leaders

A subsidiary of Fleming Group, American Leaders is a premium event management and production company, that introduces advanced know-how, in-depth knowledge, unique expertise and a professional approach simultaneously. Our experienced team of dedicated professionals organize five-star events which present unbiased data and professional insight from various organizations targeting multiple industries in the North American region.

Media Contact

Racquel C. Fullman
Marketing Manager
312-582-4273
racquel.fullman@americanleaders.com

The Marvin Matrix Survival Kit for Investors by Stanley Marvin Burnstein

In “The MarvinMatrix Survival Kit For Investors: Learn How to Find Bargain Stocks and Take the Emotion out of the Decision-Making Process” (ISBN 1453658874), Stanley Marvin Burnstein lays out a rational, textbook approach to investing. Where other books simply tell stories or spout off advice about where to invest, Burnstein teaches investors how to do their own research to determine what to buy, what to sell, when to buy, when to sell and when to be out of the market.

“For the last seven years, I have been developing an algorithm to help turn subjective information into an objective decision,” says Burnstein. “By that, I mean a real decision: yes or no. Which stocks do I buy? Which stocks do I sell? When do I buy? When do I sell?”

Unlike other investment gurus who get caught up in their own excitement, Burnstein offers a sober approach to investment that rests on the scientific wisdom of market calculations. He provides his personal algorithm that he uses to guide his purchases of stocks and to time their sales. It is a disciplined approach to investing that also recognizes the need for investors to be savvy and act contrary to the investing public.  

“The MarvinMatrix Survival Kit for Investors” is geared toward investors of all levels, from beginner to advanced. A textbook that aims to appeal to disciplined self-starters, it presumes a readership sophisticated enough to do their own research on the Internet to make better investment decisions.

Burnstein will coach readers and provide the necessary education needed to avoid serious financial mistakes. He draws on his extensive experience, advising clients and delivering lectures to financial professionals for over 25 years. “The MarvinMatrix Survival Kit for Investors” hopes to help readers with its common sense, logical approach to making money in the market. 

“The MarvinMatrix Survival Kit For Investors: Learn How to Find Bargain Stocks and Take the Emotion out of the Decision-Making Process” is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.

About the Author: Since 1966, Stanley Marvin Burnstein has been a tax, financial and estate-planning attorney. An investor with four decades experience, he is also a certified public accountant who received the highest rank in tax accounting at the University of Missouri, Columbia. He has appeared on radio, television and before industry groups, presenting his energetic, plain-English approach for achieving financial success.

MEDIA CONTACT
Stanley Marvin Burnstein
E-mail:             Stanley@MarvinMatrix.com
Phone:             (816) 520-2261
Web:                www.MarvinMatrix.com

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The massive tornado destroyed entire blocks of homes, two schools, and a medical center in the city of Moore, part of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area. The storm system still threatens surrounding regions in the Midwest.

Operation USA is readying essential material aid — emergency, shelter and cleaning supplies– for areas in need. All funds collected by the organization for the disaster will be directed to Oklahoma in order to help community health organizations and schools recover from damage sustained from the severe storm system.

HOW TO HELP:
To help relief efforts in Moore, Oklahoma, individuals can donate online at donate.opusa.org, by phone at 1-800-678-7255 or, by check made out to Operation USA, 7421 Beverly Blvd., PH, Los Angeles, CA 90036. Donations can also be made via text message: text AID to 50555 to donate $10.

Corporate donations for tornado relief — bulk quantities of disaster-appropriate supplies — are also being requested. United and Continental air miles can be donated to Operation USA through United Airlines Charity Miles program at http://www.united.com.

About OPERATION USA:
Since its start, Operation USA has responded to domestic disasters by providing material aid and financial assistance to affected communities. Operation USA’s response to Hurricane Katrina was one of the agency’s largest efforts to date. Having over 34 years of experience supporting low-income health programs, OpUSA provided millions in supplies as well as cash grants to Gulf Coast community health clinics in order to address the needs of those affected. Operation USA also aided community clinics in Joplin, Missouri following a deadly tornado that struck the area in 2011. Material and monetary aid provided in the wake of these disasters ensured the clinics’ continuity of operations and allowed them to provide critical disaster relief and social services to affected communities.

Operation USA is an international relief agency that helps communities at home and abroad overcome the effects of disasters, disease and endemic poverty by providing privately-funded relief, reconstruction and development aid. Since 1979, Operation USA has worked in 100 countries, delivering over $400 million for relief and development projects.

Learn more and make secure donations at http://www.opusa.org.

PRESS CONTACT:
Mary Dolan
Operation USA
mdolan@opusa.org
323-413-2353

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 Our thoughts and concerns go to everyone in Oklahoma following this horrific tornado.

The American Red Cross has one shelter open in Moore and is working on locating others; we continue to operate three shelters that were opened Sunday in the Oklahoma City area following the storms on Sunday. 

Red Cross volunteers are out tonight with food and supplies supporting first responders.

More than 25 emergency response vehicles are positioned to move at first light Tuesday, and we expect that the number will increase. The Red Cross is also sending in kitchen support trailers to support the upcoming operation to provide meals to those forced out of their homes.

People in Oklahoma near the tornado area are encouraged to connect with one another and let loved ones know that they are safe. This can be done through the I’m Safe feature of the free Red Cross tornado app. In addition, if you have access to a computer, go to redcross.org/safeandwell to list yourself as safe. If not, you can text loved ones or call a family member and ask them to register you on the site. 

This has been a major disaster, and the Red Cross will be there for the people in this state and this community. People who wish to make a donation can support American Red Cross Disaster Relief, which helps provide food, shelter and emotional support to those affected by disasters like the recent tornadoes in Oklahoma and Texas as well as disasters big and small throughout the United States by visiting redcross.org, dialing 1-800-REDCROSS or texting REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.

Contact: Public Affairs Desk, Telephone: (202) 303-5551, FOR MEDIA ONLY

About the American Red Cross: The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or join our blog at http://blog.redcross.org.

Moore.Recovers.org is a hub for local volunteers, donation items and requests for help. Those interested in helping can list skills, equipment or items. Those with needs can privately ask for assistance. Local churches, nonprofits and organizers will be working to match need with aid.

Immediate Needs

If you are a local church leader or community organizer, please contact support@recovers.org to be added as a website administrator. Your help will be needed meeting requests for help and directing volunteers and donors to opportunities to get involved.

Sign up now, show up later

First responders are still searching for survivors. Moore will need your help, but you need to give them a day or two to get on their feet. Please sign up at Moore.Recovers.org to offer your help and be notified when the community is ready for you to come in.

Everyone who signs up will receive updates daily on open volunteer and donation opportunities for the first few weeks. Please be advised that authorities are urging volunteers to stay home for now to keep first responders safe and roads clear. This weekend will

Keeping it Local

Having a local database of resources is crucial for recovery.  This is not like signing up for a national registry. Moore.Recovers.org is a list of resources given directly to local churches and nonprofits. They will need everything from debris removal to legal expertise before everything is back to normal. They will need your help long after national aid organizations demobilize.

Recovers is a San Francisco based disaster preparedness and recovery technology company. It was founded in the wake of an EF3 tornado in Monson, MA and the subsequent community-run recovery effort of co-founders Caitria and Morgan O’Neill with co-founder Alvin Liang. The company has donated technology and support services to over a dozen disaster affected communities, including New York City after Hurricane Sandy.

For more information contact support@recovers.org or visit http://recovers.org

A total of 123 meetings representing 1,062,787 room nights have been booked for the Music City Center, Mayor Karl Dean announced during the official ribbon-cutting ceremony today. The Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp (NCVC), the organization responsible for pre-opening bookings, set an internal goal of booking one million room nights prior to the campus opening.

“The bookings to date reflect the excitement in the industry around this project,” Mayor Dean said. “All it takes is a visit to Music City to see why we are now the nation’s best convention and event destination. We are not just opening the doors of a new downtown convention center, we are opening a new world of opportunity for Nashville’s hospitality and tourism industry.”

The NCVC established the self-imposed one million room night goal at a time when the project included an adjacent headquarter hotel with 1,000 rooms that would open simultaneously with the new center. Since establishing the goal, the headquarter hotel project has been designed with 800 rooms and is planned to open in October.

The NCVC now seeks to book one million room nights for the entire city annually.

“Anyone in this industry will tell you that selling a convention center before completion is unheard of,” said Butch Spyridon, president and CEO of the NCVC. “The market’s response shows Nashville has what it takes to be a top meetings destination, but by no means are we finished. We’ll continue to build on this success by fulfilling our ongoing goal of booking a million room nights for the entire city each year.”

The Music City Center, the flexible, multi-use convention facility, will be roughly three times the size of the existing Nashville Convention Center. The average size of convention currently meeting in the Nashville Convention Center is 2,300; the average size of a group being booked for the Music City Center is 6,300. The business booked for the Music City Center represents new business to Nashville, or existing business that could only meet here again if a larger facility were available.

MEDIA CONTACT

Jenny Steuber
Director of Public Relations
(615) 259-4745
jenny@visitmusiccity.com

Katherine Roberts
Public Relations Coordinator
(615) 259-4754
katherine@visitmusiccity.com

Mobile+Web DevCon, coming to Boston July 16-18, 2013, features several new session topics such as: responsive design, iOS and Android UX design, Android security and monetization strategies, building and managing enterprise mobile apps, developing, testing and debugging with PhoneGap and much more. Attendees can review session topics in detail here.

Mobile+Web DevCon also announces three new speakers: Jim Zhang from IBM, Sonia Sharma from Google, and Ted Drake from Intuit.

Jim Zhang, presenting on the Mobile Web & Web Development track, is a Software Architect working on IBM Worklight, whose expertise include web development, javascript programming, Java EE and eclipse plug-in development. Jim will be presenting on how mobile DevOps can be used to help address developers’ mobile lifecycle challenges, and how to keep up with user expectations that are driving businesses away from the safety of mobile web towards hybrid and native applications. Read more details on Jim’s session here.

Sonia Sharma, presenting on the Android track, works on the Android team at Google as a Technical Account Manager. Prior to this, she worked on mobile and web domains at Nokia, Motorola, Samsung and a few startups, in various capacities, both technical and business centric. Sonia’s session, Making Money with Android Apps, will explore the different monetization methods available with Android, as well as tips and tricks, insights and different business models such as paid apps, in-app billing, advertising and much more.

Ted Drake is an experienced front-end engineer, developer evangelist, and accessibility expert. Ted leads the accessibility efforts for Intuit’s desktop, web and mobile products. Ted will be speaking about iOS Focus Control, where attendees will learn about how to make their app’s content discoverable, actionable and understandable. Attendees will learn how to navigate with a phone’s screen reader, as well as how to work with the functions that control focus within each operating system. Read Ted’s full session description here.

For the full speaker line-up, please visit the event website: http://www.mobilewebdevconference.com

Mobile+Web DevCon’s early bird registration discount, offering a special $100 savings for early registrations, expires June 7, 2013.

About Global Strategic Management Institute: GSMI is a leader in the industry of executive education, creating conferences, summits, workshops and training sessions that combine rich learning environments with the opportunity to network with today’s most relevant thought- leaders, speakers and practitioners. GSMI’s annual events have reached 70% of the Fortune 500 companies, in over 30 countries, and cover topics that today’s leaders find most challenging and inspiring. More information about Global Strategic Management Institute and Mobile+Web DevCon can be found at: http://www.gsmiweb.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Breanna Jacobs
Breanna.jacobs@gsmiweb.com
619.810.1862

Courtesy: KFOR

In the aftermath of a massive tornado that ripped through the outskirts of Oklahoma City, the global press release newswire this evening offered free press release distribution services to not for profits and other organizations that will work tirelessly in the coming days and weeks to help victims and survivors of the tornado.

There are reports of massive damage including leveled homes and schools.

According to a CNN report: “Areas of metropolitan Oklahoma City appeared to be in shreds Monday afternoon after a massive tornado moved through the region. ‘The houses are destroyed. … Completely leveled,’ a helicopter pilot for CNN affiliate KFOR said. A school was apparently among the structures leveled by the twister.

“This is the biggest destructive tornado in the history of the world,” said the chief meterologist on KFOR 4 live on the air.

PR NewsChannel distributes news to media outlets and directly to consumers online via the top search engines.

“This is about community helping community and this is something we can do to help the organizations working to aid the survivors of the Oklahoma tornados,” says Glenn Selig, president/CEO of Selig Multimedia, Inc., which owns and operates the global newswire PR NewsChannel. “No not for profit or organization should consider money a barrier to to get the word out for what they’re trying to do to help.”

To issue a press release that aims to help the victims of the Oklahoma City tornado, please send an email to info@prnewschannel.com or phone 888-399-5534.

More information about PRNCares about Oklahoma: http://www.prnewschannel.com/community-involvement/prncares-oklahoma-tornadoes/

Follow PR NewsChannel at www.twitter.com/prnewchannel.

About PR NewsChannel: PR NewsChannel is the global newswire created by journalists. We’re affordable, effective and offer unparalleled customer support. PR NewsChannel is the ONLY press release newswire with a Breaking News Desk, on call 24/7. We have a huge database of news contacts from around the U.S., Canada and the world, keeping it constantly updated so we can send a press release to the media at any time of day or night. We have built an extensive and powerful online syndication network, enabling us to harness the power of the Internet to get your news, everywhere.

CONTACT
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Phone: (888) 399-5534
Email: info@prnewschannel.com
Website: www.prnewschannel.com

An exciting new fundraiser is on the horizon when the Royal Palms Players present the 2nd annual “Springtime Sing & Swing” on May 31, 2013.

Put on by the singing group, the Royal Palms Players, the fundraiser highlights the groups’ charming vitality and endearing spirit.

“Singing makes me feel young again,” said Betty Blakely, a resident Singer in the Royal Palms Players. “It brings you right back to the first time you heard that certain song, and it’s burned into your memory.”

The Royal Palms Players are resident singers from the Royal Palms Active Retirement Living community in Largo, Florida.

Benefitting the Caregivers Support Network, the fundraiser will announce the recipients of this year’s collection of student financial aid rewards, while also serving as the jumping off point for next year’s fundraising.

The proceeds from the “Springtime Sing & Swing” assist in providing scholarships for youth who serve as caregivers for a parent, sibling or elder relative throughout Pinellas County.  In addition, student volunteers serving the residents on The Palms of Largo campus are also eligible for this award.

Featuring senior citizen singers ranging from their sixties to nineties, the Royal Palms Players show audiences that life doesn’t have to slow down when you reach retirement.

“It makes life enjoyable,” said Kay Bach, a thirteen year Royal Palms resident and an original Royal Palms Player. “We share great camaraderie and new friendships are made”

Furthering the wish for everyone to recapture their youth and vigor, community members also have a chance to perform with the Royal Palms Players.

Tryouts were held on April 26^th at the Royal Palms Active Retirement Living community where the most complimentary performers earned a spot with the Royal Palms Players at the “Springtime Sing & Swing.”

When asked about performing with the Royal Palms Players, Dr. Clare McCreary and his wife June both embrace the social benefits of the group.

“We have made many new friends,” said McCreary. “That’s the best thing.”

Both Dr. and Mrs. McCreary have performed with the Royal Palms Players since moving to Royal Palms eighteen months ago.

A top level active senior living community, the Royal Palms focuses on providing living environments that emphasize quality of life while enabling residents to achieve an optimum level of well-being in a sustainable, nurturing, and professional environment through personalized and caring service.

Managed by The Goodman Group, Royal Palms is an integral piece in the group’s efforts to provide stability for both residents and employees while developing the required life enrichment programs, communities, and services to emphasize health and quality of life.

With a full range of elite services, amenities and life enrichment activities and programs, the Royal Palms community strives to nurture the mind, body, and spirit for the care of the whole person.

“We love that we’re able to affect our community in such a positive and lasting way with this event,” said Margie Ratcliff, Executive Director of the Caregivers Support Network.

Featuring the Largo High School Jazz Band, The Gulf to Bay Chorus, Daydreamers Quartet, Saxophone Sounds by Scott Birdwell, tasty Hors d’ oeuvres and a live pie auction, the fundraiser is packed with fun for the whole family.

The “Springtime Sing & Swing” will be held at the Largo Community Center on 400 Alternate Keene Road in Largo, Florida at 6:00 PM.

For more information on Royal Palms Active Retirement Living or the Caregivers Support Network, please visit www.royalsenior.com, or www.caregiverssupportnetwork.org.

About Royal Palms: The Royal Palms Active Retirement Living Community is an active senior living community that was developed and is managed by The Goodman Group. Royal Palms’ life enrichment activities and programs provide excitement, while the dining room serves a tasty selection of entrees and sides, including a 16’ salad bar. Royal Palms provides a full range of services and amenities for residents, including housekeeping, scheduled transportation, beautiful walkways, and many others. Royal Palms also nurture the mind, body and spirit for the care of the whole person.

About The Goodman Group: The Goodman Group is a privately held company that has seen substantial growth since its creation in 1965. The group’s senior living, health care and residential communities currently provide homes and services for residents, while simultaneously providing employment for over four thousand individuals. The Goodman Group was created to provide stability for both residents and employees and maintains planned growth levels through the acquisition and development of additional communities, life enriching programs and services as they strive to fulfill their mission statement.

MEDIA CONTACT
Glenn Selig
PR firm: The Publicity Agency
Email: glenn@thepublicityagency.com
Phone: 813-708-1220 x7777 | Cell: 813-300-5454

Tyler Ragghianti
PR firm: The Publicity Agency
Email: tyler@seligmultimedia.com
Phone: 813-708-1220 x7780 | Cell: 813-295-3269

When Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ:YHOO) and Tumblr jointly announced the two had reached a definitive agreement for Yahoo! to acquire Tumblr for $1.1 billion in cash, the press release touted Yahoo!’s promise not to “screw it up.”

That doesn’t say much about confidence in the Yahoo! brand, even from Yahoo!, say some public relations experts.

“Yahoo! clearly recognizes the problem with its brand,’” says Glenn Selig, founder of the national PR firm The Publicity Agency (www.thepublicityagency.com). “Yahoo! apparently wants Tumblr to improve its bottom line but doesn’t expect the purchase to change its image right away. Image may be part of a longer range or separate strategy but it’s not for now.”

According to the press release, Tumblr will be independently operated as a separate business. David Karp will remain CEO of Tumblr.

“The product, service and brand will continue to be defined and developed separately with the same Tumblr irreverence, wit, and commitment to empower creators,” the press release says.

Adds Selig: “The Yahoo! brand is a mess right now. And given that, Yahoo! clearly recognizes that the brand can’t improve with one acquisition. This is probably just the beginning of bold, and hopefully smart moves by Yahoo!. If that turns out to be the case, the Yahoo! brand will once again be on its way to returning to it former glory.”

Selig compliments Yahoo! for its pre-emptive strike against those who would have said that Yahoo! will probably ‘screw it up’ like the company has in the past.

“Yahoo! is stating what its critics likely would have said and the fact it said it first sucks the winds right out of its detractors’ sails and speaks to the company’s strategic boldness,” says Selig.

The fact that Yahoo! has a new, young and well-respected CEO, plays well into this new narrative.

With more than 300 million monthly unique visitors and 120,000 signups every day, Tumblr is one of the fastest-growing media networks in the world. Tumblr sees 900 posts per second (!) and 24 billion minutes spent on site each month. On mobile, more than half of Tumblr’s users are using the mobile app and do an average of 7 sessions per day. Its tremendous popularity and engagement among creators, curators and audiences of all ages brings a significant new community of users to the Yahoo! network. The combination of Tumblr+Yahoo! is expected to grow Yahoo!’s audience by 50 percent to more than a billion monthly visitors, and to grow traffic by approximately 20 percent.

The deal offers unique opportunities for both companies. Tumblr can deploy Yahoo!’s personalization technology and search infrastructure to help its users discover creators, bloggers, and content they’ll love. In turn, Tumblr brings 50 billion blog posts (and 75 million more arriving each day) to Yahoo!’s media network and search experiences. The two companies will also work together to create advertising opportunities that are seamless and enhance the user experience.

Total consideration is approximately $1.1 billion, substantially all of which is payable in cash.

Tumblr is a media network powered by an army of independent creators and home to an audience of more than 300 million unique visitors. Founded by David Karp in 2007, Tumblr is headquartered in New York City.

Sony Music Latin se ha apoderado de las carteleras latinas de Billboard, alcanzando la posición número uno en seis de las nueve categorías publicadas semanalmente por dicha revista.

El elenco triunfador de este sello discográfico es liderado por las producciones de Marc Anthony, Carlos Vives, Prince Royce, y Romeo Santos.

Dos de los artistas han llegado a la cima en conteos múltiples. El nuevo álbum de Carlos Vives, Corazón Profundo, es el álbum latino de mayor venta, al igual que el álbum No. 1 en el género pop latino.

El álbum de Romeo Santos, Fórmula, Vol. 1, es número uno en ventas en el género tropical y su sencillo “Llévame Contigo” es la canción tropical más popular de la semana.

Marc Anthony regresa impresionantemente a reinar la cartelera de Hot Latin Songs con su sencillo “Vivir Mi Vida” mientras Prince Royce se encuentra en la posición número uno en Latin Pop Songs con su éxito “Te Me Vas.”

“Esto es un logro extraordinario y estamos más que emocionados con los triunfos de Sony Music en las carteleras de Billboard,” dice Nir Seroussi, Director General de Sony Music Latin. “Los artistas de nuestra compañía son excepcionalmente talentosos. Nosotros sabemos que son grandes. Pero nos alienta ver que los fans se identifican con nuestra música.”

Por mucho tiempo, Billboard ha sido la fuente de noticias de la industria de la música más confiable del mundo. Las carteleras de Billboard sirven como recurso principal sobre tendencias e innovaciones en la música para fans, artistas, ejecutivos, programadores de radio y tiendas de discos. En 1986, empezó a publicar rankings de la música latina con Hot Latin Songs.

Este logro se agrega a una pléyade de buenas noticias para Sony Music Latin.

Siendo toda una fuerza inagotable en la música latina, Sony Music Latin recientemente se hizo acreedor de 39 nominaciones en los Premios Juventud 2013, más que cualquier otra compañía.

Prince Royce y Romeo Santos alcanzaron un total de 17 nominaciones, mientras Pitbull, Thalía, Gerardo Ortíz y Ricky Martin en conjunto lograron 17. Los ganadores serán anunciados este 18 de julio.

Para más información sobre la ceremonia de los Premios Juventud 2013, y para votar por tus artistas favoritas de Sony Music, visita http://musica.univision.com/premios-juventud/vota

CONTACTO DE PRENSA
Glenn Selig
PR firm: The Publicity Agency
Tel: 813-708-1220 x7777
Email: glenn@thepublicityagency.com

SONY MUSIC Latin has taken control of the U.S. Billboard Latin charts by owning the number one position in six out of the nine categories.

The record label’s chart topping roster is led by the works of Marc Anthony, Carlos Vives, Prince Royce, and Romeo Santos.

Two of the label’s artists have taken top honors in multiple charts, with Carlos Vives’ album, Corazon Profundo, placing as the top Latin album and the number one Latin pop album.

Romeo Santos album, Formula: Vol. 1 is the number one Tropical Album and “Llevame Contigo” is in the top position for Tropical Songs.

Marc Anthony topped the Hot Latin Song charts for “Vivir Mi Vida,” and Prince Royce took the number one Latin Pop Song position for “Te Me Vas.”

“This is an amazing accomplishment and to say we’re thrilled with the success of SONY MUSIC on the Billboard charts would be an understatement,” says Nir Seroussi, Managing Director of SONY MUSIC Latin. “We have exceptionally talented artists on our label. We know they’re great. But it’s heartening to see the music resonating with music fans.”

Billboard has long been the world’s premier music outlet. The Billboard charts serve as the primary source of information on trends and innovation in music for fans, artists, executives, radio programmers and retailers. The first Latin chart, hot Latin Songs, was introduced in 1986

This is the just the latest in a string of good news for SONY MUSIC Latin.

The Latin record label recently led the industry with 39 nominations for the Premios Juventud 2013 awards.

Prince Royce and Romeo Santos were nominated a combined 17 times, with Pitbull, Thalía, Gerardo Ortíz and Ricky Martin also earning notable nominations with an additional 17 between the four. Winners will be announced July 18.

For more information on the Premios Juventud 2013 ceremony, or to vote for your favorite SONY MUSIC artist please visit, http://musica.univision.com/premios-juventud/vota

Other SONY MUSIC Latin artists include Ricky Martin, Pitbull, Thalía, Gerardo Ortíz, Draco Rosa, Vincente Fernández and Victor Manuelle.

MEDIA CONTACT
Glenn Selig
PR firm: The Publicity Agency
Phone: 813-708-1220 x7777
Email: glenn@thepublicityagency.com

Amid threats that state Republicans may revive the very same Right to Work legislation that died in the legislature earlier this month, Ohio unions say the scare has galvanized them in their fight to defeat what the anti-union legislation.

Rallied behind recent victories, the defeat of 2011’s Senate Bill 5, and the two recent bills, union groups are now more determined than ever to band together in a show of solidarity and strength.

“It’s time for us all to stand together and beat this thing,” said Stacey Chamberlain, longtime IOUE member. “We all need to join hands and fight as if our lives depend on it, because they do.”

In what proved to be a successful show of power, hundreds of workers gathered at the Capitol to protest the proposed Right to Work measures. The bills were struck down by Republican leadership citing more pressing issues.

“The last round of fighting really had the potential to shake us up,” said Pat Sink, IUOE Local 18’s business manager. “Luckily, we’ve been prepared and we came out of last week’s ‘drill’ ready to continue the fight.”

Seemingly undeterred from their recent losses, Ohio Republicans are pursuing Senate Bill 47, which contains language that greatly limits signature-gathering efforts to put unpopular legislation up for repeal. Reducing the amount of time collectors would have to obtain the signatures, the bill puts tremendous pressure on efforts to stop “workplace freedom” and right to work initiatives.

Opponents of the right-to-work bills, sometimes called “Workplace Freedom,” have long believed that the initiative’s true purpose is to kill unions and worker protections, leading to a weaker middle class.

Stripping workers of their rights and freedoms would allow business owners to lower worker pay, reduce worker benefits and ignore worker rights.

The Keep Ohio’s Heritage organization released a short video in March that explained to voters the dangers of the “Workplace Freedom” movement and what its passing would entail.

For more information on the “Workplace Freedom” movement, please visit the website, www.protectohiosmiddleclass.org.

For more information:
Glenn Selig
PR firm: The Publicity Agency
Email: glenn@thepublicityagency.com
Phone: (312) 546-3034
Website: www.ohioworkplacefreedom.org

TrackResults Software, known in the timeshare industry for providing instant sales and marketing analytics with insights delivered in real time, is exceeding more than 1.9 million views per month since February.  TrackResults provides dashboards and analytics to aid fact-based decision-making in the sales and marketing arena.

The noteworthy statistics reflect actual page views visited by users while using TrackResults web-based application. This includes developers and lead generators who depend on the Salt Lake City-based company to sharpen and provide the competitive edge to every team that wants to raise the bar, and get to the next level of performance and profitability.

According to Sean Nickerson, one of the founding partners of the company “on a monthly basis, TrackResults analytics are accessed on an average of about 59,000 times, each entrance being an industry professional with a minimum of a 30 minute lapse between the last page load.  Approximately 9% of the users logged in, and used the dashboard only, then exited. About 50% of the views were simple changes to date ranges, or search criteria modifications.  This shows how interactive the program is and just how simple it is to use.”

The TrackResults software SaaS platform is the first, and only, Business Intelligence Software for Timeshare and Travel Clubs.  It is trusted by over 200 sales forces in the vacation ownership industry across the globe. TrackResults Software is a Chairman’s League member of American Resort Development Association, Better Business Bureau, Resorts of Distinction, Resort Developers Association, Mexican Resort Devlopment Association, Cooperative Association of Resort Exchangers and The Utah Technology Council.

For more information on TrackResults Software contact them at sales@trackresults.net or by phone 1-888-819-4807 or visit www.trackresults.com to arange a demonstration of the software.  You can also find further news and information at www.facebook.com/trackresults or follow them on Twitter @Track_Results.

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Sean Nickerson (888)-819-4807
Georgi Bohrod (619)255-1661

“Like a frenzied bank run, there’s a mad rush to extract the Arctic’s natural resources. Today’s agreements tell us that the Council sees the crowds coming, but isn’t yet worried enough to take urgent action. By putting critical issues like oil spill prevention and reducing the impact of climate change on the back burner for two years, the Council risks the region being poorly prepared for this mad dash.

“However, forward-looking agreements like these are critical to prepare for potential disasters in the Arctic, like drilling mishaps that occur in the region’s extreme environment. When something goes wrong in the dangerous Arctic waters, a rapid, coordinated response provides the only chance for saving wildlife at sea and local communities on shore.

“This meeting is a key moment among ongoing efforts to mitigate against disasters in the Arctic – but we need to go beyond that. What we need now is an overarching action plan on how to protect the Arctic ecosystem itself, because the drive to extract its natural resources is only going to increase.

“As our nation’s top diplomat, Secretary Kerry should lead the effort to address Arctic issues at the global scale. The U.S. must also continue to develop a more comprehensive national Arctic strategy that takes into account the impacts of climate change on wildlife and Alaskan communities, and seeks to reduce our nation’s contribution to greenhouse gas emissions.”

MEDIA CONTACT
Chris Conner
202-495-4786
christopher.conner@wwfus.org

Gov. Jay Nixon gives the commencement address for the first class to graduate from Jefferson High School, near Festus. (Photo: Office of Gov. Jay Nixon)

Because of his track record of job creation and protection in Missouri, today the AFL CIO appealed to Gov. Jay Nixon to veto SB 29, the so-called ‘Paycheck Protection’ legislation because the union says the bill is nothing more than an effort to weaken workers’ rights and their ability to participate in the political process.

Backed by CEOs and large corporations and dubbed the ‘Paycheck Protection’ bill, the AFL CIO says the bill that passed the Missouri House yesterday with bipartisan opposition has a deliberately misleading name because it will do nothing to “protect” workers.

Though it falls short of making Missouri a right-to-work state, if signed by the governor it would force public employee unions to get annual approval from its members before deducting any fees that are used for political purposes. It would also require that same yearly approval before it could collect any union dues.

“Like all Missouri public workers who voluntarily join a union, I did so because I want a voice at work and in Jefferson City. I help families every day who are struggling in this economy – it is about time that politicians start creating jobs and quit trying to make it even more difficult to do our jobs,” said Natasha Pickens, state social services worker from St. Louis County.

The AFL CIO believes that this bill is nothing more than an attempt to keep unions out of the political process.

“This bill has nothing to do with helping working people,” said Mike Louis, Missouri AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer.  “Public workers in this state have faced an uphill fight for collective bargaining rights and are 50th in the nation in pay. It is shameful that instead of correcting real problems faced by the workers who care for our veterans, teach and protect children at risk from abuse and neglect, and serve so many other critical roles – politicians chose to again reward special interests at the expense of our everyday heroes.”

Workers have voiced their opposition to the legislation at demonstrations at the Capitol and at events all over the state. Voters have held rallies and knocked doors to talk with their neighbors, and sent thousands of emails, letters and phone calls to elected leaders.

Uncharacteristically, no workers were called to testify as the legislation was debated or considered in committees.

Autoworker Stan Stevenson from Wentzville has been knocking doors and worked on a phone bank.

“We vote for legislators and expect them to work for us, not CEOs who seem to care more about big bonuses and profits for their shareholders and special interest groups like the American Legislative Exchange Council and Americans for Prosperity,” says Stevenson. “The legislature should focus on creating jobs in Missouri and boosting our economy. SB29 does the opposite – it is payback for the same corporations that have been shipping our jobs overseas and dodging their taxes.”

Gov. Jay Nixon has a track record of bringing together both Republicans and Democrats to pass legislation that benefits workers and jobs. But this legislation does neither, the AFL CIO says.

Now the union hopes Gov. Nixon steps in to protect workers’ rights.

If Gov. Jay Nixon vetoes the bill, lawmakers likely would not have the votes to override it.

Named as one of U.S. News and World Report’s Top 500 high schools in the nation last month, Beverly Hills High School doesn’t seem to be resting on its laurels.

Noting that the school’s “Gold Medal” status is extremely positive in light of BHHS not ranking in 2012, superintendent Dr. Gary Woods recently pushed an agenda focused on progress to The Beverly Hills Courier.

“We are back on track and making progress both at the state level and national level,” Woods told The Courier. “We have a long way to go and are determined to continue pushing for progress at all levels.”

U.S. News and World Report bases their rankings on various criteria including overall state test performance, math and reading proficiency rates among disadvantaged students and the college readiness of graduates.

Despite the school being ranked 443rd out of over 21,000 of high schools across the nation, the Beverly Hills Unified School District continues to push the fabled school to even greater heights.

“There’s always room for improvement, and I know our superintendent and principal are turning their attention to further steps to make us the best of the best,” Board of Education President Jake Manaster told The Courier. “I join my colleagues on the Board of Education on congratulating our students and staff. This is yet another accomplishment in what I’ve called ‘the parade of positives’ this year.”

Keeping an eye toward the future, the BHUSD has continually pushed Beverly Hills High School to be the best it can be and has even gone to bat to ensure the school’s future is secured.

Founded in 1927, Beverly Hills High School alumni has ranged from the Hollywood elite and musicians to notable authors and government officials. Distinguished graduates include Angelina Jolie, Nicolas Cage, Lenny Kravitz, Rob Reiner, Peter Schiff and California Chief Justice Ronald M. George.

Some graduates credit the school for paving their way to success.

“Between myself and my two daughters, Beverly Hills High School has played a tremendous part in our lives,” said Lisa Korbatov, a former alumni and current Beverly Hills unified school board member. “I know there are plenty of people who can relate to that. It’s only fitting that we should try to give something back to the school and the community.”

The Beverly Hills school board has led the charge against the Metropolitan Transit Authority’s (MTA) efforts to declare the school seismically unsafe, which would ultimately destroy Beverly Hills High. The BHUSD commissioned definitive scientific research, backed by the California Geological Survey, in a battle royale to save the school.

MEDIA CONTACT
Glenn Selig
PR Firm: The Publicity Agency
(310) 598-3367
Email: gselig@seligmultimedia.com

Gamma-O was recently named “‘Testosterone Booster of the Year’” by Flex-It Nutrition.

Continuing to build upon its popularity at the top of the fitness community, Gamma-O, Gamma Labs’ testosterone boosting phenomenon, has been named as Flex It Nutrition’s “Testosterone Booster of the Year.”

Flex It Nutrition is an online retail site that has specialized in the most sought after supplements in the fitness industry for the past two decades.

 “I am an avid user of the Gamma-O line and continually recommend the product to my family, friends, and customers and always hear positive feedback,” said Chris De Silva, owner of Flex It Nutrition. “I truly back this dynamic product that shows results for all users no matter what level they are at in their fitness goals.”

Introduced in 2004, the original Gamma-O quickly became an underground phenomenon. Its widespread success led to people questioning the product’s “natural” status, despite being 100% non-hormonal.

Still developed from the safest and most effective natural testosterone boosters available, Gamma Lab’s Gamma-O is now even stronger and more effective than ever before.

Building upon the original’s success, Gamma Labs has recently announced Gamma-O version 2.0.

Founded on the same pro-testosterone technology, Gamma-O is loaded with even more of the same potent, scientifically researched ingredients that are necessary to achieve the massive testosterone production and superior hormonal optimization that was only a dream several years ago.

Designed to modulate estrogen and increase testosterone activators, Gamma-O allows the improved recruitment of force generating motor units inside muscles which can lead to greater strength and muscular hypertrophy.

“We created Gamma-O to provide a safe, natural way for our customers to get optimal performance from their body. Gamma-O encourages the body to produce the ideal amount of testosterone to operate at peak levels. Every high performance machine needs high performance fuel, Gamma-O is high performance fuel for the male body,” said Clifford Morgan, Chief Executive Officer of Gamma Labs.

Gamma Labs is responsible for a number of popular products and supplements including the widely popular G Fuel energy formula.

With antioxidants from 19 different fruits, and loaded with Vitamins B, C and E, G Fuel is one of the most powerful, natural energy boosters to ever hit the market.

The company also maintains an impressive presence in the professional sports world, as the list of professional athletes the company sponsors includes Super Bowl champion Courtney Upshaw of the NFL, UFC Octagon girl Brittney Palmer, Joe Lauzon of the UFC, and many more.

For more information on Gamma-O, G Fuel or Gamma Labs products, go to www.GammaLabs.net, www.GFuel.com, or visit the Gamma Labs TV channel on YouTube.

About Flex It Nutrition: Flex it Nutrition is a young company with a vision to help people reach their health and fitness goals. With over 20 years of experience and knowledge of the supplement industry, Flex It Nutrition guarantees the best overall price, speedy delivery and nothing less than the best customer service. For more information, visit www.flexitnutrition.com.

About Gamma Labs: Gamma Labs was established in 2004 for a single reason—to find the healthiest, most effective way to enhance athletic performance using 100% natural, legal, and effective formulas. The team behind Gamma Labs consists of real athletes who use the products every day and who are committed to developing safe, highly effective, all-natural supplements formulated out of the latest scientific expertise and manufactured to the highest levels of pharmaceutical standards. Each of the company’s products comes with a 100% unconditional money back guarantee. Learn more at http://www.GFuel.com, http://www.GammaLabs.net, or http://www.GammaGamers.com.

MEDIA CONTACT
Glenn Selig
PR firm: The Publicity Agency
Email: glenn@thepublicityagency.com 
Phone: 813-708-1220 x7777 | Cell: 813-300-5454

Tyler Ragghianti
PR firm: The Publicity Agency
Email: tyler@seligmultimedia.com 
Phone: 813-708-1220 x7780 | Cell: 813-295-3269

GRAMMY-Award winning artists Caleb and Nathan Followill of Kings of Leon, world-renowned chef Jonathan Waxman, Vector Management’s Ken Levitan and Andy Mendelsohn, and C3 Presents (whose festival production credentials include Austin City Limits Music Festival, Lollapalooza, and Austin FOOD & WINE Festival), are pleased to announce the debut of Music City Eats: Nashville Food, Wine & Spirits Festival, September 21-22, 2013. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 17, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. CT at www.musiccityeats.com.

Quintessentially Southern with soulful spirit, Music City Eats brings together acclaimed national chefs and superstars of the local culinary scene for Nashville’s inaugural Music City Eats: Nashville Food, Wine & Spirits Festival. Featuring local restaurant showcases, cooking demonstrations, wine, beer & spirits tastings, intimate panel discussions and, of course, live music, Music City Eats will present the best of high and low cuisine, dishing up authentic Southern flavor in a fresh, inspiring way.

“Nashville is proud to host Music City Eats at Public Square, the front lawn of our city, to showcase our best tastes and sounds,” Nashville Mayor Karl Dean said. “The unique combination of music and food falls right into the sweet spot of where we are as a city these days.”

“With a lineup that includes chefs Jonathan Waxman and Tim Love, and hosts Caleb and Nathan Followill of Kings of Leon, FOOD & WINE couldn’t pass up the opportunity to partner on the first-ever Music City Eats: Nashville Food, Wine, & Spirits Festival,“ said FOOD & WINE Magazine SVP and Publisher Christina Grdovic. “We believe that music is an essential ingredient of the FOOD & WINE experience, and there isn’t a better place to experience it than in Nashville.”

“Nashville, long admired for its music and hospitality, has had an enormous explosion of culinary talent in recent years,” said Jonathan Waxman. “A few years ago Caleb Followill quietly slipped into my restaurant Barbuto in New York, and we bonded over food and music, and throughout our many conversations, he kept asking why there wasn’t a Food & Wine festival in his hometown of Nashville. So this year, we are doing it, and we are inviting some truly amazing chefs from around the country, and most importantly the best chefs and restaurants in Nashville. I am extremely excited by our shindig, and the Kings and I can’t wait until September rolls around.”

Taking place in the casual, laid-back atmosphere that is downtown Nashville, Music City Eats will showcase local, regional and national chefs. On Saturday and Sunday, Public Square Park festival grounds will host cooking demos, panel discussions, book signings, and the Flavors of Nashville, where the city’s top chefs and restaurants will serve their Southern dishes and fabled Nashville favorites, along with distinguished wine, beer and spirits purveyors on Saturday, and a new batch of chefs and restaurants dishing up a Revival Brunch on Sunday.

A signature event of Music City Eats is Saturday night’s Harvest Night presented by CITI and Petty Fest presented by Jameson at War Memorial Plaza and Auditorium. Featuring some of the country’s best chefs serving signature dishes, Harvest Night will offer attendees the opportunity to sample dishes from coast-to-coast, under a nearly full moon and Nashville sky before attending the all-star Petty Fest Nashville. Paying tribute to the legendary music of Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Petty Fest Nashville celebrates all things Petty, and will be hosted by the Kings of Leon and the Cabin Down Below Band, along with many other very special guests.

“We love food as much as music and believe that Nashville can be a foodie haven if given the proper exposure to all of our great chef friends, which is why we are putting this festival on,” said Nathan Followill.

Flavors Of Nashville will feature an all-star line-up of chefs, including: Erik Anderson & Josh Habiger (The Catbird Seat); Carey Bringle (Pegleg Porker); Matt Farley (The Southern); Sarah Gavigan (Otaku South); Joseph Lenn (The Barn at Blackberry Farm); Pat Martin (Martin’s Barbecue); Deb Paquette (Etch); Giovanni Pinato (Giovanni Ristorante); Barclay Stratton (Merchants); Tandy Wilson (City House); and many more to be announced.

Featured chefs at Harvest Night will include: John Besh (Besh Restaurant Group, Author, TV Personality, Inedible to Incredible; New Orleans, Louisiana); Tom Colicchio (Craft Restaurants and Riverpark, TV Personality, Top Chef; New York City); Giada De Laurentiis (Chef, Author, TV Personality, Giada at Home, Everyday Italian, Next Food Network Star, The Today Show); Mike Lata (FIG, The Ordinary; Charleston, South Carolina); Edward Lee (610 Magnolia and Milkwood; Louisville, Kentucky); Donald Link (Herbsaint, Cochon, Butcher, Calcasieu, Peche; New Orleans, Louisiana); Tim Love (The Lonesome Dove, Queenie’s, Woodshed Smokehouse, Love Shack, White Elephant Saloon; Fort Worth, Texas); Aaron Sanchez (Mestizo, TV Personality, Chopped, Heat Seekers; New York City); Jon Shook & Vinny Dotolo (Animal, Son of a Gun; Los Angeles); Nancy Silverton (Pizzeria Mozza and Osteria Mozza, Author; Los Angeles); Michael Symon (Lola, Lolita, Roast, B Spot, TV Personality, Next Iron Chef, Author; Cleveland, Ohio); Jonathan Waxman (Barbuto, Author, A Great American Cook and Italian My Way, Top Chef Masters; New York City); and Trisha Yearwood (TV Personality, Trisha’s Southern Kitchen.)

Ticket options include a Two-Day Pass or All-In Pass, and all attendees must be 21 years of age or older. The 2-Day Pass ($275 per person) includes access to cooking demonstrations, wine & spirits tastings, intimate panel discussions, Saturday’s Flavors of Nashville and Sunday’s Flavors of Nashville Revival Brunch, and a one-year FOOD & WINE Magazine Subscription (US Only).

The All-In Pass ($500 per person) includes access to cooking demonstrations, wine & spirits tastings, intimate panel discussions, Saturday’s Flavors of Nashville and Sunday’s Flavors of Nashville Revival Brunch, a one-year FOOD & WINE Magazine Subscription (US Only), as well as Saturday’s Harvest Night presented by CITI and Petty Fest presented by Jameson.

For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.musiccityeats.com, or follow us on Twitter (twitter.com/musiccityeats) and Facebook (Facebook.com/musiccityeats). Additional chefs, along with the programming schedule, will be announced in the coming weeks.

For media credentials, please fill out an online application here: www.musiccityeats.com/press

Music City Eats is generously sponsored by FOOD & WINE Magazine, Citi, Jameson Irish Whiskey, and the Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau.

About Music City Eats: Nashville Food, Wine, & Spirits Festival
Music City Eats: Nashville Food, Wine & Spirits Festival is the brainchild of Grammy award winning artists (and Nashville residents) Caleb and Nathan Followill of grammy winning band Kings of Leon, world renowned chef Jonathan Waxman, Austin-based C3 Presents — producer of Austin FOOD & WINE Festival, Austin City Limits Music Festival, and Lollapalooza — and Vector Management’s Ken Levitan and Andy Mendelsohn.

Taking place in the historic venues and outdoor spaces of downtown Nashville, Music City Eats makes its debut in 2013 with an authentic, fresh and inspiring experience that will have even the most discriminating gourmet coming back for more.

About C3 Presents
C3 Presents creates, books, markets and produces live experiences, concerts, and private events. C3 is the force behind Austin City Limits Music Festival in Austin, Texas and Lollapalooza in Chicago. Other events in the C3 portfolio include the Austin FOOD & WINE Festival, Orion Music + More, Wanderlust Festival, Lollapalooza Brazil, Lollapalooza Chile, and Big Day Out Australia. C3 books and promotes more than 1,000 concerts in arenas, theaters, casinos, and clubs across the US annually, making it the third-largest promoter in the country. In addition to event production and booking, C3 manages the careers of select artists.

Legal Hackathon Miami (“LHM”), an event designed to enhance technology in the legal profession, took place this past weekend at Miami’s premier co-working space, Pipeline Brickell, located in the heart of Miami’s Brickell Financial District. The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation sponsored the grand prize of $5,000 for “Best Legal App,” which was awarded to “Pocket Docket”, an app that allows lawyers to send live updates to clients regarding their case and enables clients to access case files and history.  The “Pocket Docket” team included: Jaime Allauca Palacios, Javier Pablo Carabeo, Pedro Andre Carabeo-Nieva, and Gustavo Adolfo Rearte.

The event started on Friday, May 10, 2013 with keynote speeches by Alex Donn, senior marketing director for AT&T, Thomas Packert, VP of information management for Orthosensor and Brian Breslin, founder of Refresh Miami.  After the speeches and a networking reception, developers and lawyers broke out into teams. After 24 hours of development, 15 teams had been created, all with smart, practical and highly-developed legal mobile app ideas. 

At the “shark tank” event on Saturday night, each team was given three minutes to present their apps and respond to questions from the judging panel.  The panel included: Anton Diego, founder and CEO of EveryMundo, Andrej Kostresevic, founder of New Frontier Nomads, Kubs Lalchandani, co-founder and partner of Lalchandani Simon PL, and Benoit Wirz, director of business consulting for Knight Foundation.  After much deliberation, the judges presented team “Pocket Docket” with a Knight Foundation Sponsored Grand Prize of $5,000 for the best legal app.

“It’s amazing what these teams were able to create in 24 hours,” stated Lalchandani.  “The fact that insightful applications can be developed so quickly for a specific industry sector really demonstrates the depth of the South Florida tech community.”

“Events like the Legal Hackathon strengthen our startup ecosystem and help make Miami more of a place where ideas are built,” said Wirz.  ”We congratulate the participants on using technology to build a more informed community and bolster our city’s culture of innovation in all sectors. ”

Legal Hackathon Miami
LHM was developed through a collaboration of technology companies, including Lalchandani Simon PL, AT&T, Pipeline Brickell, and New Frontier Nomads.  The LHM was designed to bring together the brightest minds from law and technology to develop applications that benefit the legal profession.

John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation supports transformational ideas that promote quality journalism, advance media innovation, engage communities and foster the arts. The foundation believes that democracy thrives when people and communities are informed and engaged. For more, visit www.KnightFoundation.org.

Contact:  Andrew Sherry, Vice President/Communications, Knight Foundation (305) 908-2677, media@knightfoundation.org

Because of his track record of job creation and protection in Missouri, today the AFL CIO appealed to Gov. Jay Nixon to veto SB 29, the so-called ‘Paycheck Protection’ legislation because the union says the bill is nothing more than an effort to weaken workers’ rights and their ability to participate in the political process.

Backed by CEOs and large corporations and dubbed the ‘Paycheck Protection’ bill, the AFL CIO says the bill that passed the Missouri House yesterday with bipartisan opposition has a deliberately misleading name because it will do nothing to “protect” workers.

Though it falls short of making Missouri a right-to-work state, if signed by the governor it would force public employee unions to get annual approval from its members before deducting any fees that are used for political purposes. It would also require that same yearly approval before it could collect any union dues.

“Like all Missouri public workers who voluntarily join a union, I did so because I want a voice at work and in Jefferson City. I help families every day who are struggling in this economy – it is about time that politicians start creating jobs and quit trying to make it even more difficult to do our jobs,” said Natasha Pickens, state social services worker from St. Louis County.

The AFL CIO believes that this bill is nothing more than an attempt to keep unions out of the political process.

“This bill has nothing to do with helping working people,” said Mike Louis, Missouri AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer.  “Public workers in this state have faced an uphill fight for collective bargaining rights and are 50th in the nation in pay. It is shameful that instead of correcting real problems faced by the workers who care for our veterans, teach and protect children at risk from abuse and neglect, and serve so many other critical roles – politicians chose to again reward special interests at the expense of our everyday heroes.”

Workers have voiced their opposition to the legislation at demonstrations at the Capitol and at events all over the state. Voters have held rallies and knocked doors to talk with their neighbors, and sent thousands of emails, letters and phone calls to elected leaders.

Uncharacteristically, no workers were called to testify as the legislation was debated or considered in committees.

Autoworker Stan Stevenson from Wentzville has been knocking doors and worked on a phone bank.

“We vote for legislators and expect them to work for us, not CEOs who seem to care more about big bonuses and profits for their shareholders and special interest groups like the American Legislative Exchange Council and Americans for Prosperity,” says Stevenson. “The legislature should focus on creating jobs in Missouri and boosting our economy. SB29 does the opposite – it is payback for the same corporations that have been shipping our jobs overseas and dodging their taxes.”

Gov. Jay Nixon has a track record of bringing together both Republicans and Democrats to pass legislation that benefits workers and jobs. But this legislation does neither, the AFL CIO says.

Now the union hopes Gov. Nixon steps in to protect workers’ rights.

If Gov. Jay Nixon vetoes the bill, lawmakers likely would not have the votes to override it.

Frankie’s Friends’ third annual fundraiser to benefit Tampa Bay area pets is scheduled to be held Oct. 18, at the Centro Asturiano de Tampa.

The fundraiser, Frankie’s Friends Unleashed for Hope, benefits pets whose families would otherwise not be able to afford life-saving emergency or specialty treatment.

The event begins at 6:30 p.m., when guests will travel back in time. Those attending the event are encouraged to dress in prohibition-era attire in order to fully experience the speakeasy-style party.

The event will feature music provided by the Vodkanauts band with dancing entertainment provided by Fred Astaire Dance Studio and character entertainment provided by Wiseguys InterACTive Entertainment. 

Passwords to gain entrance to the speakeasy will be provided at a cost of $100 per person.

The speakeasy will feature an open bar as well as cocktail food and dessert catered from several Tampa Bay area restaurants.

Complimentary valet will be provided or free parking is available on-site.

For more information, see the Frankie’s Friends website at frankiesfriends.com or call the event hotline at 813.549.6978.

MEDIA CONTACT
James P. Judge
Media & Public Relations Manager
Frankie’s Friends
813.549.7688, office
james.judge@bluepearlvet.com

El presentador de “Noticiero Telemundo” José Díaz-Balart fue honrado con el galardón “Trailblazer”, otorgado por la organización “Educación por una América Mejor” (Education for a Better America) en una ceremonia que tuvo lugar en la Universidad Internacional de la Florida (FIU por sus siglas en inglés). El galardón, que reconoce la trayectoria de profesionales ejemplares, fue entregado por el Reverendo Al Sharpton y el Director Ejecutivo de “Educación por una América Mejor,” Marcus Bright.

Díaz-Balart es una de las voces más experimentadas y respetadas del periodismo hispano en los Estados Unidos. Desde que comenzó su carrera en 1984 ha presenciado y reportado algunos de los episodios más importantes de la historia para cadenas televisivas como Telemundo, NBC News y CBS News. Díaz-Balart es el primer y único periodista en conducir las ediciones diarias de un noticiero tanto en español como en inglés para dos cadenas nacionales durante más de una semana. Su trabajo ha sido reconocido con numerosos galardones, incluyendo dos Premios Emmy®, un Premio George Foster Peabody y un Premio Alfred I DuPont-Columbia. Recientemente, Díaz-Balart fue reconocido por dos publicaciones líderes de la industria televisiva Broadcasting & Cable y Multichannel News con su reconocimiento anual al Logro Sobresaliente en la Televisión Hispana.

The new, dedicated website will make it easier for G Fuel fans to purchase the energy formula while learning about the product’s history, promotions and contests.

Fast rising G Fuel energy formula today launched a stylish new website devoted exclusively to the popular product.

GFuel.com features an overhauled, modern layout that will serve as the energy formula’s new home and the one-stop-shop for all customers’ G Fuel needs.

Covering everything from the product’s history to its uses in the sporting world, the product website provides customers with a launching point for their G Fuel arsenal of products while also allowing them to learn more about the energy formula’s past, present and future endeavors.

“It was important for us to launch a site that represented the quality and time we’ve put into G Fuel,” said Clifford Morgan, Chief Executive Officer of Gamma Labs. “The new, dedicated site allows us to expand to new customers while reminding our loyal fan base just how far we’ve come.”

Created by the experts at Gamma Labs, G Fuel is an energy formula that’s designed to increase focus and concentration while using all natural ingredients.

Utilizing a “less is more” approach to internet shopping, the new site aims to inform customers on the health, productivity and energy benefits of G Fuel rather than bombard them with redundant purchasing tabs that other sites regularly employ.

“When we designed this site, we didn’t want customers to feel that we were trying to pressure them into making a single purchase of G Fuel without giving them extensive background information,” said Morgan. “We want our customers to know and love the product so they are comfortable with their decision each time they restock their supply.”

Containing antioxidants from 19 different fruits, and loaded with Vitamins B, C and E, G Fuel offers athletes and video gamers a natural energy enhancement without the crash that occurs with other energy drinks.

The energy formula has quickly been adopted by fields reliant upon split second decision making including extreme sports athletes in sky diving, mixed martial arts (MMA),weightlifting, BMX bike riding and the circuits of professional video gaming.

G Fuel also recently announced a new pink lemonade flavor to coincide with the launch of the new dedicated website. The flavor will join the popular fruit punch, blue ice, and lemon-lime flavors already available.

For more information on G Fuel or Gamma Labs products, go to www.GFuel.com , www.GammaGamers.com, or visit the Gamma Labs TV channel on YouTube.

About G Fuel: G Fuel is the newest line of products from Gamma Labs. With antioxidants from 19 different fruits, and loaded with Vitamins B, C and E, the G Fuel energy formula is one of the most powerful, NATURAL energy boosters to ever hit the market. Available in Blue Ice, Lemon-Lime, Fruit Punch and now Pink Lemonade, G Fuel is engineered to give energy, focus, and endurance without the crash that commonly accompanies other energy drinks. Learn more at http://www.GFuel.com

About Gamma Labs: Gamma Labs was established in 2004 for a single reason—to find the healthiest, most effective way to enhance athletic performance using 100% natural, legal, and effective formulas. The team behind Gamma Labs consists of real athletes who use the products every day and who are committed to developing safe, highly effective, all-natural supplements formulated out of the latest scientific expertise and manufactured to the highest levels of pharmaceutical standards. Each of the company’s products comes with a 100% unconditional money back guarantee. Learn more at http://www.GFuel.com, http://www.GammaLabs.net, or http://www.GammaGamers.com.

MEDIA CONTACT
Glenn Selig
PR firm: The Publicity Agency
Email: glenn@thepublicityagency.com 
Phone: 813-708-1220 x7777 | Cell: 813-300-5454

Tyler Ragghianti
PR firm: The Publicity Agency
Email: tyler@seligmultimedia.com 
Phone: 813-708-1220 x7780 | Cell: 813-295-3269

Wrigley heiress, philanthropist and client of national PR firm The Publicity Agency, Helen A. Rosburg, was recently featured in The Tampa Tribune’s ‘Neighbors’ section. The article by George Wilkens features how Rosburg ditched the glitz of Palm Beach for the rural, 120+ acre estate in Odessa she now calls home.

Rosburg told The Tampa Tribune how her life is  devoted to the service of God, with her core work involving helping animals. From as early as her childhood, the Wrigley heiress has always had a close bond with animals.

“I’m the one who brought home the birds with broken wings. I’m the one who got the box and picked up the baby squirrels that fell out of the nest,” she told The Tampa Tribune.

The national PR firm, The Publicity Agency, knew that Rosburg’s rescue, which includes everything from cats and dogs to horses and pigs, needed to be featured in one of Tampa’s biggest news outlets. The Wrigley heiress even runs a dog rescue on site. The Tampa dog rescue, On the Wings of Angels, takes dogs with nowhere left to go and rehabilitates and trains them before placing them with a forever home.

“Helen takes in dogs that have been given up on and are facing euthanization,” says Jessica Pajak, a project manager with the PR firm The Publicity Agency. “She gives them a second chance at life by properly training, socializing and rehabilitating them.”

As of Monday morning, the story has been shared over 875 times on Facebook.

You can read more about Rosburg, her personal story and On the Wings of Angels Rescue at http://tbo.com/northwest-tampa/wrigley-gum-heir-calls-odessa-home-sticks-with-her-causes-b82488828z1.

For more about the PR firm, visit: http://www.thepublicityagency.com

Watch videos of PR firm clients making the news: http://thepublicityagency.com/clients-making-news/

Learn more about Helen Rosburg: http://thepublicityagency.com/publicity-agency-clients/helen-a-rosburg/

About The Publicity Agency: The Publicity Agency is a full-service, national PR firm with home offices in Tampa, Fla. The PR agency, called “one of the top PR firms in the U.S.” by the Tampa Tribune and named a “Top 25 PR Firm” by the Tampa Bay Business Journal in 2010 and 2011, is a leading strategic public relations firm founded by power publicist Glenn Selig, a multiple award-winning former major city network news reporter/anchor. The Agency represents businesses, newsmakers, entertainers and professionals seeking top-tier agency representation.
Selig and the team of talented and experienced publicity agents and publicists have worked with some of the biggest names in business and entertainment.

MEDIA CONTACT
Jessica Pajak
PR Firm: The Publicity Agency
(813) 708-1220 x7782
Jessica@seligmultimedia.com

On Friday, the Tampa Bay Business Journal reported that “the organization’s mission is to encourage the private and academic sectors to make conscientious decisions that utilize capitalism and the free market to solve problems outside of the purpose and capability of government and non-profits,” which is echoed by Vinny Tafuro, President of Conscious Capitalism Florida, author, and entrepreneur.

Tafuro is joined by Barb Scherer, George Zwierko, and Mike Petresky as founding board members of Conscious Capitalism Florida. The organization received its charter after Tafuro met with Doug Rauch, the organization’s national CEO, formerly of Trader Joe’s and trustee John Mackey of Whole Foods Market at Conscious Capitalism 2013 in San Francisco. They are currently seeking 501(c)3 status as an educational organization and have cultivated numerous advocates throughout the state.

Conscious Capitalism builds on the foundations of Capitalism – voluntary exchange, entrepreneurship, competition, freedom to trade and the rule of law. These are essential to a healthy functioning economy, as are other elements of Conscious Capitalism including trust, compassion, collaboration and value creation.

“Practicing Conscious Capitalism enriches your life and the lives of people you do business with. And it’s without a doubt, the most fun, enduring and profitable way to build a sustainable business.” says Kip Tindell, Chairman & CEO, The Container Store, and trustee of the national organization.

The organization plans to educate by speaking with business leaders and community groups, connect conscious and innovative ideas around the state, develop college chapters, encourage the passing of Benefit Corporation legislation, and host a Conscious Capitalism Florida Summit.

You can learn more and join their efforts at www.ConsciousCapitalismFL.org.

MEDIA CONTACT
Vinny Tafuro
Phone:      (813) 240-0739
Email:       vinny@consciouscapitalismfl.org

At least 26 elephants were massacred in the Dzanga Bai World Heritage Site in the Central African Republic, after 17 individuals armed with Kalashnikov rifles on Monday entered this unique elephant habitat, known locally as the “village of elephants”.

WWF sources on Thursday said they had counted at least 26 elephant carcasses in and around the Bai, a large clearing where between 50 and 200 elephants congregate every day to drink nutrients present in the sands.

Four of the elephants were calves, the sources said, adding that local villagers had started taking meat from the carcasses.

Since the poachers arrived no elephants have been seen at the Bai, which was described as an “elephant mortuary” the sources added.

Although the 17 armed individuals, who presented themselves as part of the country’s transitional government forces, have left the area, WWF and other conservation partners fear the killing could continue unless the area is properly secured.

The Central African Republic has been rocked by violence and chaos since the beginning of the year, and WWF and other conservation organizations left the field office next to the Bai in April for security reasons.

Jim Leape, WWF International Director General, said:

“The killing has started. The Central African Republic must act immediately to secure this unique World Heritage site.

“The brutal violence we are witnessing in Dzanga Bai threatens to destroy one of the world’s great natural treasures, and to jeopardise the future of the people who live there.

“The international community must also act to assist the Central African Republic to restore peace and order in this country to safeguard its population and its natural heritage.

“WWF also asks Cameroon and the Republic of Congo to assist the Central African Republic in preserving this World Heritage Site, which not only encompasses the Bai, but also includes large neighbouring areas of these two countries.

“The events in Dzanga Bai are a vivid reminder of the existential threat faced by forest elephants in Central Africa. Populations of this species have plummeted 62 per cent over the past ten years.

“The unfolding tragedy in Dzanga Bai must also spur the governments of China and Thailand to act on their commitments to shut down the ivory markets in their countries that are fueling this illicit trade.”

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Photos available here (WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES):https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ih8etzc82vpe8nq/Ke8ECklNpo

Photos of the Dzanga Bai clearing before: https://photos.panda.org/gpn/external?albumId=4392

Broll: Dzanga Bai Elephant clearing before: http://gvn.panda.org/?r=3519&k=19859822c9

MEDIA CONTACT
Jenna Bonello
202-495-4541
jenna.bonello@wwfus.org

To enter, Twitter users must “retweet” the designated message for the week. Each “retweet” counts as one entry, and multiple entries are accepted and encouraged. Click on the link and RETWEET NOW!

(Read official rules: ‘Retweet to Win’ Contest) 

Beginning Monday, May 13th at 9:00 am ET, PR NewsChannel will “tweet” out the designated message for the week.

The contest will run thru Friday, June 21, 2013.

“Twitter is ultimately a fun and resourceful tool,” says Nathan Legg, social media coordinator for PR NewsChannel (@PRNewsChannel). “We wanted to create a contest that can help small businesses, an entertainer seeking publicity, a politician with fresh ideas who’s hoping to get attention or someone in need of a nice break.”

Winners will be selected randomly every Friday at 4:30 pm ET during the six week period, and will be notified via Twitter what prize they have one. Winners will then have one week, or until the following Friday at 4:30 pm ET, to acknowledge their win or the prize will be forfeited.

PR NewsChannel has been an early adopter of technologies for press release distribution, particularly as it relates to integration of social media.

“Press releases are a great way for people seeking publicity for themselves and/or their company to gain online awareness amongst possible clientele and potentially media coverage,” says Legg. “Throw in social media, engaging your audience with your newsworthy press release and the possibility to grow is endless.”

The newswire presents workshops nationwide offering hands on PR training on how to create and distribute social media press releases and other course.

Earlier this early, the global press release newswire launched PRNC TV, a first-of-a-kind online, on-demand video channel that targets PR and business executives. The channel calls itself  “The newsroom for everything PR.”

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About PR NewsChannel: PR NewsChannel is the global newswire created by journalists. We’re affordable, effective and offer unparalleled customer support. PR NewsChannel is the ONLY press release newswire with a Breaking News Desk, on call 24/7. We have a huge database of news contacts from around the U.S., Canada and the world, keeping it constantly updated so we can send a press release to the media at any time of day or night. We have built an extensive and powerful online syndication network, enabling us to harness the power of the Internet to get your news, everywhere.

CONTACT
PR NewsChannel
Phone: (888) 399-5534
Email: info@prnewschannel.com
Website: www.prnewschannel.com

Chevrolet C6RS003 Corvette Supercar by Pratt & Miller – Photo by Gregory Johnson

A Chevrolet Corvette C6RS Supercar will have a new owner once the eBay auction (#151042384280) ends on May 19.

One of only seven produced, and at a cost of over $330,000 with a year’s worth of time to build, this car is only the 2nd completed C6RS to be publicly offered for sale.

In 2007, General Motors (NYSE:GM) approached Pratt and Miller Engineering and asked them to build a special street version of their legendary GT1 class C6R racecar. The car was planned to be presented to Jay Leno. 

Pratt & Miller delivered the ultimate race car built as a street legal American supercar for GM, making the C6RS the only factory authorized and sponsored re-build/re-make of their venerable C6 Corvette.

Pratt & Miller is the company that designed, built, supported and raced the Chevrolet Corvette C5R and C6R racing cars for GM since 1998.

The C6RS project was authorized and sponsored by the Chevrolet/Corvette division of General Motors a few years ago and the first of these seven supercars was given to Jay Leno by GM. Of the other six street legal race machines, only four are in private hands since Pratt & Miller retained one and Jim Miller kept the other.

The vehicle listed on eBay, serial number C6RS003, was specially ordered and built for Pratt & Miller’s official race photographer.

This specific C6RS Corvette was built as close as possible to the C5R and C6R race cars that were used by the Corvette Racing Team that earned an amazing five wins at the 24-Hours of Le Mans, the ultimate worldwide racing test along with seven American Le Mans Series GT championships since 2000.

Corvette Racing Team, C6R GT1 Class Race Car – Photo by Gregory Johnson

The C6RS is a performance car powered by a 600+ HP Katech Aluminum 8.2 liter small block engine with a T-56 six-speed manual transmission and a light weight carbon fiber body.

The C6RS003 goes several steps beyond its C6RS siblings with several unique features that hold it out to be one of one in existence. Some car aficionados say it is hard to appreciate the car without seeing it in person and experiencing it’s presence and power.

The American made supercar features European interior refinements, race track features and unbelievable performance.

2013 is the 60th Anniversary for the Chevrolet Corvette, the car dubbed “America’s sports car.”  This year, numerous auto shows and car races will feature the Corvette Marquis at their events. 

This C6RS supercar is a Corvette enthusiasts dream as it promises to be the closest thing to a race car that can be driven comfortably down the road.

To view or bid on the Chevrolet CorvetteC6RS, visit the eBay auction page.

Media Contact
Mark Knass
Mark Knass & Associates
(949)642-7447
MarkKnassAssoc@aol.com

Sony Music puede convertirse en el gran ganador del verano durante la entrega de los Premios Juventud 2013, al ser la compañía discográfica con más artistas nominados.

El día de ayer en Miami se anuncio que Sony Music y sus sellos distribuidos recibieron 39 nominaciones: Prince Royce liderando con 10 nominaciones y Romeo Santos con 7 – convirtiendo a los artistas de Sony como los más nominados a estos premios.

Considerado entre la industria del entretenimiento como uno de los shows más electrificantes de año, los Premios Juventud 2013 reconocen a las personalidades y sus logros que han realmente cambiado la cultura e inspiración de la juventud.

Producida por Univisión, esta ceremonia abarca los campos de cine, deporte, moda y por supuesto la música, donde Sony Music y sus artistas son los más nominados a estos premios.

Premios Juventud refleja los valores de la comunidad latina joven y llena de creatividad.

“Por eso los artistas de Sony Music juegan un papel muy importante en esta ceremonia, siendo ellos la vanguardia de sus respectivos géneros musicales,” comenta Nir Seroussi Director General de Sony Music Latin.

Las categorías de estos premios siempre son muy diferentes a los demás, son irreverentes e informales, y toman en cuenta el impacto de las redes sociales. El desfile de la alfombra roja, con los vestuarios más modernos y sexys, al igual que sus emotivas presentaciones en vivo, dan mucho de qué hablar.

Además de Prince Royce y Romeo Santos, otros artistas de nuestro elenco recibieron múltiples nominaciones – Pitbull (Mr. 305) con 5, Thalía con 4, Gerardo Ortíz con 4, Ricky Martin con 4 (incluyendo 2 al lado de Draco Rosa), Draco Rosa con 2 y Vicente Fernández con 2.

Siempre al tanto de la comunicación instantánea y accesible, siete de nuestros artistas finalistas participaron en el anuncio de las nominaciones por Skype en vivo – Prince Royce, Thalía, Draco Rosa, Gerardo Ortíz, Victor Manuelle, Kat Dahlia y Becky G.

Apunta la fecha – ¡este 18 de julio podrás disfrutar de un gran espectáculo a través de Univisión con esta entrega de premios y tus artistas favoritos!

Visita http://musica.univision.com/premios-juventud/vota para votar por tu artista de SONY MUSIC preferido.

Sony Music felicita a todos nuestros nominados, enseguida la lista completa:

La Combinación Perfecta
Más y Más – Draco Rosa (Ft. Ricky Martin)
Te Perdiste Mi Amor – Thalía (Ft. Prince Royce)

¡Qué Rico Que Se Mueve!
Chayanne
Pitbull (Mr. 305)
Ricky Martin
Romeo Santos
Shakira

Voz del Momento – Artista (grupo o cantante hispano en cualquier categoría) favorito
Gerardo Ortiz
Pitbull (Mr. 305)
Prince Royce
Romeo Santos

La Más Pegajosa
Incondicional – Prince Royce
Llévame Contigo – Romeo Santos

Lo Toco Todo
El Primer Ministro – Gerardo Ortiz
Habítame Siempre – Thalía
La Fórmula – Varios Artistas (Piña Records)
Phase II – Prince Royce

Mi Video Favorito
Amor Confuso – Gerardo Ortiz
Incondicional – Prince Royce
Más y Más – Draco Rosa (Ft. Ricky Martin)

El Súper Tour
Mi Despedida Tour – Vicente Fernández
Phase II Tour – Prince Royce
Planet Pit World Tour – Pitbull (Mr. 305)
The King Stays King Tour – Romeo Santos

Canción Corta-venas
Incondicional – Prince Royce
Llévame Contigo – Romeo Santos

Mi Artista Regional Mexicano
Gerardo Ortiz

Mi Artista Pop
Thalía

Mi Artista Tropical
Prince Royce
Romeo Santos
Víctor Manuelle

Mi Artista Urbano
Pitbull (Mr. 305)

Mi Ringtone
Incondicional – Prince Royce
Llévame Contigo – Romeo Santos

Favorite HitMaker
Adele (Colombia)
Usher (RCA)

Favorite Hit
Feel This Moment – Pitbull (Ft. Christina Aguilera) (Mr. 305)

Premio Revelación Juvenil
Abraham Mateo
Becky G
Kat Dahlia

Mejor Tema Novelero
Cuando Manda el Corazón – Vicente Fernández (Amor Bravío)

Síganme Los Buenos
Prince Royce
Ricky Martin
Thalía

CONTACTO DE LOS MEDIOS
Glenn Selig
Firma de relaciones públicas: The Publicity Agency
Phone: 813-708-1220 x7777
Email: glenn@thepublicityagency.com

Boxing Legend Mike Tyson (left) with GVC Founder and Nobel Peace Nominee Yank Barry (Middle) and GVC Ambassador/Boxing Champ Evander Holyfield

In the fight against hunger, the Global Village Champions Foundation has landed a devastating haymaker with the signing of “Iron” Mike Tyson as a Global Village Champion.

A boxing legend, actor and philanthropist, Mike Tyson (On Twitter: @MikeTyson) is a former undisputed heavyweight champion of the world and holds the record as the youngest boxer to win the WBC, WBA and IBF heavyweight titles. “The Baddest Man on the Planet,” Tyson is the only boxer to successfully unify all three titles.

He has also been seen in the wildly successful “The Hangover” and “The Hangover Part II.”

“Me, five time heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield, legendary champion Muhammad Ali and Yank Barry are embarking on a new career to knockout world hunger,” said Mike Tyson in a video clip for the foundation.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SCQ4rlON8I

“Mike is not only a boxing legend, but he’s also an influential entertainment personality,” says two-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee Yank Barry (On Twitter: @YankBarry). “We’re honored to have someone with his heart and reach as a Global Village Champion.”

The foundation’s other recent signings also bolster its impressive boxing pedigree, which already included undisputed heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis, former champion and 90’s “Fighter of the Decade” Roy Jones Jr., three-division world champion boxer Juan Manuel Marquez, four-time heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield and boxing powerhouse and champion Manny Pacquiáo.

Other boxers recently joining the fight to knock out hunger: two-time heavyweight champion Riddick Bowe, three-time heavyweight champion Michael Moorer, welterweight, middleweight and light heavyweight champion Thomas “Hit Man” Hearns and legendary puncher Earnie Shavers.

Former lead singer of the rock n’ roll band The Kingsmen, Barry has been twice nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for his work in the fight against world hunger. His most recent nomination comes from champion boxer and current elected politician in the Philippines, Pacquiáo and Gov. Chavit Singson, also from the Philippines.

Barry has received nearly two dozen awards since 1995 as a result of his ongoing fight against hunger, highlighted by the Gusi Peace Prize for Social Services, Philanthropy and International Humanitarianism in Manila, the India Humanitarian Service Award and the Bahamian Red Cross Humanitarian Award.

Founded in 1995 by Barry and longtime friend and boxing legend Muhammad Ali, Global Village Champions Foundation was created with the mission to feed the hungry and provide humanitarian relief. Since then, the foundation has delivered over 925,000,000 meals to the hungry around the world.

Learn more about Global Village Champions Foundation: http://www.gogvc.com or visit its YouTube channel.

About Global Village Champions Foundation: Started in 1995 by Yank Barry, Global Village Champions Foundation strives to become the undisputed world leader in private, humanitarian delivery of nutrition to needy persons across the globe, while sustaining human life and helping to eradicate hunger from the face of the Earth. With the help of donors and notable figures such as Muhammad Ali, Gary US Bonds, and Evander Holyfield, the nonprofit has provided nearly a billion meals to the hungry around the world.

MEDIA CONTACT
Glenn Selig
PR firm: The Publicity Agency
Email: glenn@thepublicityagency.com 
Phone: 813-708-1220 x7777 | Cell: 813-300-5454

SONY MUSIC could walk away the biggest winner this summer at the Premios Juventud 2013 (Youth Awards) with more of its artists nominated for an award than any other record label.

Yesterday in Miami it was announced that Sony Music and its distributed labels earned 39 nominations in all: Prince Royce led with 10 nominations and Romeo Santos had seven–making the Sony artists the most nominated artists of this year’s ceremony.

Considered among many in the music industry as the most electrifying awards show of the year, the Premios Juventud recognize the personalities and achievements that truly changed culture and inspired young people.

Produced by Univisión, the ceremony fetes the best in cinema, sport, fashion and music, where Sony Music artists dominate the list of finalists.

Premios Juventud reflect the values of Latinos – a young community that’s brimming with creativity.

“That’s why Sony Music artists play an important role in this awards gala…they’re at the vanguard of their respective musical genres,” says Nir Seroussi, Managing Director of Sony Music Latin.

The categories of these awards are unique, irreverent and informal. They’re also social-media savvy. The red carpet entrances, the stunning outfits, and the exciting live performances will give us plenty to talk about.

In addition to Prince Royce and Romeo Santos, several other Sony Music artists received multiple nominations – Pitbull (Mr. 305) with 5, Thalía with 4, Gerardo Ortíz with 4, Ricky Martin with 4 (including 2 alongside Draco Rosa), Draco Rosa with 2 and Vicente Fernández with 2.

Always at the forefront of instantaneous and accesible communication, seven of Sony’s finalists participated in the nominations announcement via live streaming on Skype –Prince Royce, Thalía, Draco Rosa, Gerardo Ortíz, Victor Manuelle, Kat Dahlia y Becky G.

Premios Juventud airs LIVE July 18 on Univision.

Visit http://musica.univision.com/premios-juventud/vota to vote for your favorite Sony Music artist.

Complete list of Sony Music nominated artists and the respective categories:

La Combinación Perfecta (The Perfect Combination)
Más y Más – Draco Rosa (Ft. Ricky Martin)
Te Perdiste Mi Amor – Thalía (Ft. Prince Royce)

¡Qué Rico Que Se Mueve! (What Sweet Moves!)
Chayanne
Pitbull (Mr. 305)
Ricky Martin
Romeo Santos
Shakira

Voz del Momento(Voice of the Moment – Best Artist in Any Latin Genre)
Gerardo Ortiz
Pitbull (Mr. 305)
Prince Royce
Romeo Santos

La Más Pegajosa (The Catchiest – Best Single)
Incondicional – Prince Royce
Llévame Contigo – Romeo Santos

Lo Toco Todo (I Play All of It – Best Album)
El Primer Ministro – Gerardo Ortiz
Habítame Siempre – Thalía
La Fórmula – Varios Artistas (Piña Records)
Phase II – Prince Royce

Mi Video Favorito (My Favorite Video)
Amor Confuso – Gerardo Ortiz
Incondicional – Prince Royce
Más y Más – Draco Rosa (Ft. Ricky Martin)

El Súper Tour (The Super Tour)
Mi Despedida Tour – Vicente Fernández
Phase II Tour – Prince Royce
Planet Pit World Tour – Pitbull (Mr. 305)
The King Stays King Tour – Romeo Santos

Canción Corta-venas (Vein-cutting Song)
Incondicional – Prince Royce
Llévame Contigo – Romeo Santos

Mi Artista Regional Mexicano (My Regional Mexican Artist)
Gerardo Ortiz

Mi Artista Pop (My Pop Artist)
Thalía

Mi Artista Tropical (My Tropical Artist)
Prince Royce
Romeo Santos
Víctor Manuelle

Mi Artista Urbano (My Urban Artist)
Pitbull (Mr. 305)

Mi Ringtone (My Ringtone)
Incondicional – Prince Royce
Llévame Contigo – Romeo Santos

Favorite HitMaker
Adele (Colombia)
Usher (RCA)

Favorite Hit
Feel This Moment – Pitbull (Ft. Christina Aguilera) (Mr. 305)

Premio Revelación Juvenil (Best New Artist)
Abraham Mateo
Becky G
Kat Dahlia

Mejor Tema Novelero (Best Telenovela Theme Song)
Cuando Manda el Corazón – Vicente Fernández (Amor Bravío)

Síganme Los Buenos (Social Media Award)
Prince Royce
Ricky Martin
Thalía

MEDIA CONTACT
Glenn Selig
PR firm: The Publicity Agency
Phone: 813-708-1220 x7777
Email: glenn@thepublicityagency.com

Charles Ramsey mentions eating McDonald’s during interviews with local stations. Photo courtesy: Scott Shaw/ The Plain Dealer/AP-Photo.

Ever since Charles Ramsey became an Internet sensation and hailed a hero for helping to free the Cleveland kidnap victims as he was “eating my McDonald’s,” the burger chain says it was inundated with requests from the public to reward Ramsey in some fashion.

That led McDonald’s to send a tweet via @McDonaldsCorp:  ”We salute the courage of Ohio kidnap victims & respect their privacy. Way to go Charles Ramsey — we’ll be in touch.”

Wise move or PR misstep?

PR experts disagree over whether McDonald’s made a mistake by associating its global brand by jumping into the fray.

 ”I call it news-jacking,” Chris Ann Goddard, president of the PR firm CGPR, told USA Today.  “They’re taking advantage of a situation to help their brand.”

But Glenn Selig (On Twitter: @GlennSelig), a crisis management PR expert who’s the founder of the national PR firm The Publicity Agency, could not disagree more.

“McDonald’s did not ‘news-jack.’ The brand was thrust into an international news story, and the company responded respectfully. McDonald’s clearly felt a sense of responsibility and moral obligation to get involved,” says Selig. “Charles Ramsey mentioned McDonald’s, so like it or not, the brand became a part of the the story. I truly believe the public will salute McDonald’s for the way it responded.

“McDonald’s did not act distastefully. McDonald’s is trying to do something nice and to skewer the brand for trying to something positive is really sad. It’s like the good samaritan who jumps in to help and ends up facing a lawsuit.”

But other PR gurus see it differently.

“It opens up a can of worms,” Ronn Torossian, CEO of 5W Public Relations tells USA Today. “I thought this was more fitting for a local restaurant chain than for a multibillion-dollar corporation.”

Even some journalists are weighing in.

“Perhaps, the Ramsey episode represents a cautionary tale for brands that are eager to take advantage of a hot marketing opportunity, before the public’s attention shifts elsewhere,” writes Brad Tuttle, who covers business and personal finance for TIME magazine.

Since the story broke earlier this week, some media outlets made Charles Ramsey and his criminal history a story.  

“It is really sad that McDonald’s is picked apart for trying to do something good and that some media outlets believe that dredging up dirt of Charles Ramsey’s past is news,” says Selig. “At the end of the day, it’s not about how I feel. It’s where the public is on this, and I believe the public does not want to read that stuff or approve of it.  

“I believe that the vast majority of public believes that Charles Ramsey should not be skewered nor should McDonald’s for trying to do the right thing. With all due respect, I believe that some people are truly out of touch with public sentiment.”

In a statement, McDonald’s is not backing down and says it does not have specific details on what it plans to do regarding Charles Ramsey.

“We saw an overwhelming response on Twitter calling on McDonald’s to do something,” the spokeswoman told ABC News.  ”As we committed, we will be in touch.”

The Global Strategic Management Institute (GSMI) is excited to announce that Jay Curley, Senior Global Marketing Manager at Ben & Jerry’s Homemade Inc., will be the closing keynote on the second day of the Social Media Strategies Summit – New York City (SMSS) on June 13th at the McGraw-Hill Conference Center.

Curley has worked at Ben & Jerry’s for the past five years, working as a marketing manager, then moving on to help head up their digital strategies, which included creating and launching an Instagram account as an effective channel as part of their social media strategy.

The creative and quirky company with interesting, and sometimes controversial, ice cream flavors, is at the forefront of marketing innovation and has strategically created a partnership with the Bonnaroo music festival, which targets their teen audience – their social media outlets do the same and they’ve mastered the approach.

GSMI’s SMSS is in its fourth year launching and executing successful events throughout the US and in the UK. The SMSS events educate social media and marketing professionals on emerging strategies and social tools, and provide insights from successful social media marketing campaigns through case study presentations.

Tickets are still on sale, but the event is filling up. Early bird discounts are available until this Friday, May 10th.  Group discounts are available.

About Global Strategic Management Institute: GSMI is a leader in the industry of executive education, creating conferences, summits, workshops, and training sessions that combine rich learning environments with the opportunity to network with today’s most relevant thought leaders, speakers, and practitioners. GSMI’s annual events have reached 70 percent of Fortune 500 companies, in over 30 countries, covering topics that today’s leaders find most challenging and inspiring. More information about Global Strategic Management Institute’s upcoming educational events, visit: www.gsmiweb.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:                                   
Tom Dibble
GSMI
Phone:   (888) 409-4418 Ext: 1860
Email:    Tom.Dibble@gsmiweb.com

On “Melanoma Monday,” the FDA announced their proposal to raise the risk level of tanning bed lamps. The move would make tanning bed lamps a class II moderate risk device, a move that Tampa dermatologist Dr. Seth Forman couldn’t agree with more.  

“With all of the research pointing to tanning and tanning beds as causes of skin cancer, there’s no reason why tanning bed lamps should be classified as a low-risk device,” says Forman.

While the FDA tanning bed lamp reclassification wouldn’t prohibit minors from the use of sunlamp products, the hope is to make them more aware of the consequences. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, those that have been exposed to UV radiation from indoor tanning have a 75 percent increase in their risk for melanoma, the deadliest type of skin cancer. The risk increases with each indoor tanning visit.

Other studies have shown that just one sunburn in an adult’s life can nearly double his or her risk for skin cancer, with a recent report stating that half of adults under 30 in the United States have had at least one sunburn in the past year.

“Whether it’s a sunburn from artificial sunlamps or from outside at the beach, sun exposure can age the skin and can lead to skin cancer,” says the Tampa dermatologist.  

Between treating skin cancer with minimal scarring and groundbreaking UV phototherapy treatments for skin conditions like psoriasis and vitiligo, the Forman Dermatology and Skin Cancer Institute has become a top dermatology office in Tampa and the surrounding area.

The Tampa dermatologist was recently featured on the ABC Tampa affiliate, WFTS-TV, to discuss the alarming rate at which young adults are being diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma, a form of skin cancer.  Forman also appeared on “The Doctors,” the nationally syndicated medical show, to talk about his success using SRT-100 on those living with skin cancer.

For more on Dr. Seth Forman, Tampa dermatology or Forman Dermatology and Skin Cancer Institute, please visit www.FormanDerm.com.

About Dr. Seth Forman: Dr. Forman is a board-certified dermatologist practicing in Tampa, Florida. He was voted the “Best Dermatologist in Carrollwood” in 2011 and 2012 by the Carrollwood News and Tribune. In December 2011, he opened his new Tampa dermatology office, Forman Dermatology and Skin Cancer Institute, where he gives psoriasis sufferers access to the latest treatment options, including topical and oral medications, as well as biological and phototherapy. Dr. Forman is one of the few Tampa dermatologists to offer narrowband light therapy, which uses pharmaceutical grade light to suppress psoriasis. He’s also one of the few board-certified dermatologists in the U.S. to use the SRT-100 radiotherapy to treat basal cell carcinoma, the most common form of skin cancer.

MEDIA CONTACT
Jessica Pajak
PR Firm: The Publicity Agency
Email:  Jessica@seligmultimedia.com
Phone: (813) 708-1220 x 7782
Website: www.thepublicityagency.com

Corporate training has long been a sideline business of several Chicago improv companies.  Matt Elwell, the President and CEO of ComedySportz of Chicago, Inc. believes this emergent field of “Applied Improvisation” is a huge potential market for his company and continues to preach its importance to business success wherever he can.  On May 16^th, he will be sharing that message with training professionals from across the region at an event hosted by the Chicagoland Chapter of the American Society for Training and Development.

Why Soft-Skills?

In March 2012, a survey by the Economist Intelligence Unit cited “lack of soft skills,” as the most frequently cited reason that executives gave regarding “the main weaknesses in skills of those who apply for roles at [their] organization.” Mission critical soft skills in areas of creative problem solving and effective communication continue to haunt today’s managers.

Why Improv?

Applied Improvisation provides a natural fit for training soft skills in that it is highly interactive, oriented toward practice and role-play, and fun and memorable for participants.  Furthermore, the values espoused by the art of improv align closely with the needs of highly functioning teams, such as: supporting one’s team members, withholding judgment, inviting and building off the ideas of others, and trying to see things from the context of those who hold an opposing view.

About the Speaker.  

Matt Elwell, CPLP, the President and CEO of ComedySportz of Chicago, Inc. will share how the techniques used to train “improvisers” are being effectively adapted to increase soft skills performance in a variety of professions and occupations. This highly interactive session will give attendees the opportunity to experience examples of common exercises used in “applied improvisation” and discuss how they can be used in any organization. 

LISTING INFO

Chicagoland Chapter of the American Society for Training and Development

May Dinner: From Team to Ensemble – Improvisational Training for Soft-Skills Success

Location:

The Meadows Club
2950 W. Golf Road
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
847-640-3200 

Schedule:

5:30pm: Registration, Networking
6:30pm: Dinner
7:30pm: Speaker 

For more information, contact:
John Olson,
ComedySportz Communications Director
773-549-8080
john@comedysportzchicago.com 

AthleteInMe.com^® has just released a major update to its innovative “Exercise Calorie Converter” app for mobile devices using Apple’s latest iOS platform.

The app translates the calories in common foods and beverages into minutes of exercise, specific for the person’s body weight.  Results are presented for walking, jogging, biking and swimming. On the iPad, results are now generated automatically as items are selected.

“Many people understand how calories affect their diet,” says Stan Reents, PharmD, creator of the “Exercise Calorie Converter” app. “But almost no one realizes how long they might have to exercise to burn off those same calories.”

The update boosts the app’s proprietary database to over 4,200 foods and beverages.  Most are from franchise restaurants, but also included are cereals, snacks, nutrition bars, Starbucks coffee drinks and even beers and ales.  For items that are not found in the database, the app now offers a “Quick Entry” tool. This allows the user to run the conversion on any item if the calorie value is known.

“If consumers have this app in their mobile device, they can make better menu selections when they dine out,” says Reents, a former health care professional who has obtained five exercise/fitness/coaching certifications.

Researchers at Johns Hopkins, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Texas Christian have each validated this concept.  When calorie amounts were presented to consumers as “exercise equivalents,” they made better selections.

“People are often surprised when they find out how many calories are in their favorite food item,” says Reents. “But they are absolutely stunned when they learn how long they have to exercise to burn those same calories.”

The Exercise Calorie Converter update is available for Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. The price for all versions remains at $2.99, but users who have previously purchased the app can download the update for free.

About AthleteInMe.com^®: AthleteInMe.com^® promotes healthy lifestyles by providing consumer resources on exercise, fitness, and sports nutrition.  Online health coaching is also available.

MEDIA CONTACT
Stan Reents, PharmD
President and CEO of AthleteInMe.com®
E-mail:  stan@athleteinme.com
Phone:  813-777-9353
www.athleteinme.com

With the launch of the new AccuWeather 30-Day Forecast, the leading weather provider has become the only source for free, detailed, 30-Day forecasting information. The addition of this unique forecast allows users of AccuWeather.com and the AccuWeather.com mobile website greater insight in planning trips, sporting events, and outdoor events ahead of time with the Superior Accuracy™ of weather information that is the hallmark of AccuWeather.

 “AccuWeather is excited about the 30-Day Forecast because it gives our users an unmatched level of insight in planning around weather conditions,” Steven Smith, AccuWeather’s Chief Digital Officer said. “Our audiences expect deeper and more accurate forecasts from AccuWeather and this is just another example of our company leading the way in meteorological innovation to better serve our customers.”

The 30-Day Forecast provides the comprehensive level of detail one would expect in an AccuWeather forecast, including: high and low temperatures; the patented AccuWeather RealFeel® temperature; sky conditions and chance of precipitation; wind speed and direction; rain, snow, and ice amounts; thunderstorm probability; UV index; and much more.

The AccuWeather 30-Day Forecast is the result of many years of research, backed by great intellectual property and patents, a talented IT staff, and a team of more than 110 meteorologists.

In its 50-year history, AccuWeather has consistently pushed the envelope in long-range forecasting. In the 1960s, AccuWeather introduced the five-day forecast when the National Weather Service was offering only a two-day forecast. In later years, AccuWeather has been the first to introduce the 7-day, 10-day, 15-day, 25-day, and now the 30-day detailed forecasts. These forecasts have become industry standards with audiences in all media relying on longer-range forecasts.

About AccuWeather, Inc. and AccuWeather.com

Every day nearly 900 million people worldwide rely on AccuWeather to help them plan their lives, protect their businesses, and get more from their day. AccuWeather provides hourly forecasts with Superior Accuracy™ for more than 2.7 million locations worldwide,
with customized content and engaging video presentations available on smart phones, tablets, free wired and mobile internet sites, connected TVs and Internet appliances, as well as via radio, television, and newspapers. Founded in 1962 by Dr. Joel N. Myers – a Fellow of the American Meteorological Society who was recognized as one of the top entrepreneurs in American history by Entrepreneur Magazine’s Encyclopedia of Entrepreneurs – AccuWeather also delivers a wide range of highly-customized enterprise solutions to media, business, government, and institutions, as well as news and weather content and video for more than 72,000 third-party websites.

Visit www.accuweather.com for additional information.

For more information contact:
Justin Roberti / 814.235.8756 / roberti@accuweather.com
AccuWeather, Inc. / 385 Science Park Road / State College, PA 16803

“While our nation’s fisheries managers focus on many issues this week, they urgently need to figure out how to get illegal fish products out of the US seafood supply.

“Pirate fishing is a serious but hidden problem that is taking money out of the pockets of honest American fishers. While illegal fishing is responsible for about 20 percent of wild fish catches worldwide, we still have no effective way to keep illegal fish products off US shelves. Every fish that gets sold in the US must be a legal and traceable one.

“While US fisheries are among the best managed in the world, the presence of illegal fish in our seafood supply puts both the long-term viability of global fisheries and the livelihoods of law abiding fishers at risk. Industry and government must begin working together to ensure that America’s seafood supply is fully traceable to legal sources.

“It is disappointing and frustrating when critics of strong fisheries management claim that US policies put them at a competitive disadvantage in the international seafood market. The answer is not to lower US standards, but to deny market access to the pirate fishers who operate outside the law.

“We can win the fight against pirate fishing if industry leaders, conservation experts, and governments pull together and agree to common-sense solutions. By working with industry leaders like the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation and others, we are already starting to make a difference. But it’s going to take stronger regulations and new commercial practices to reach a real solution.”

MEDIA CONTACT
Chris Conner
202-495-4786
christopher.conner@wwfus.org

“Reaching the Pinnacle: A Methodology of Business Understanding, Technology Planning, and Change (Implementing and Managing Enterprise Archite0cture)” by Samuel B. Holcman

Samuel B. Holcman brings his strategic business plans to business and technology professionals with “Reaching the Pinnacle: A Methodology of Business Understanding, Technology Planning, and Change (Implementing and Managing Enterprise Architecture).” In order to bring a method to the madness that can often be today’s business structure, Holcman uses “Reaching the Pinnacle” (ISBN 0615669875) to introduce the process of building an enterprise architecture.

Holcman uses his 40 years of experience as a leading trainer and consultant in enterprise architecture in writing “Reaching the Pinnacle.” He explains enterprise architecture as the rethinking of how business planning and information technology work together in order to achieve strategic goals.

“Reaching the Pinnacle” explains how an organization and its important departments can achieve their goals through a series of project initiatives. Holcman offers a simple, easy-to-understand way to implement an enterprise architecture project into one’s organization.

“While the approach is not quick – it may take up to a few years to transform an organization – my methodology provides an effective means for moving the organization from its as-is state to its desired state,” says Holcman.

Holcman’s methods and approach have been used by multiple Fortune 500 companies and have led him to be a top consultant on the topic. He believes the ‘for practitioners, by practitioners’ approach of “Reaching the Pinnacle” will make the book a crucial resource among business and technology personnel everywhere.

“Reaching the Pinnacle: A Methodology of Business Understanding, Technology Planning, and Change (Implementing and Managing Enterprise Architecture)” is available for sale online at Amazon.com, directly from the author at www.PinnacleBusGrp.com and other channels.

About the Author: Samuel B. Holcman is the chairman of the Pinnacle Business Group Inc., the president of the Zachman Institute for Framework Advancement (ZIFA) and the managing director of the Enterprise Architecture Center of Excellence (EACOE) and the Business Architecture Center of Excellence (BACOE). He has been responsible for developing a strategic planning process used by several Fortune 500 companies, and he is the co-developer of Rapid Analysis, a common accelerated analysis technique. Holcman earned his bachelor’s in bioengineering and master’s in electrical engineering from Wayne State University and a master’s in business administration from the University of Michigan.

MEDIA CONTACT
Samuel B. Holcman
Email:              Samuel.Holcman@PinnacleBusGrp.com
Website:           www.EACOE.org

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Girls Inc of Pinellas took first place among 90 Girls Inc affiliates from around the country in jcpenney’s April Round Up Campaign.  jcpenney customers were encouraged to “round up” their purchases to the next dollar, with proceeds benefiting a national Girls Inc college scholarship fund.  Across the country, the campaign raised over $1,500,000. 

Girls Inc of Pinellas will receive a $10,000 award from the national Girls Inc office for their work rousing community support for the campaign that will help young girls pursue their educational dreams. “The leadership and associates at jcpenney’s at Tyrone Square Mall were just fantastic,” said Girls Inc CEO Renee McInnis, “and they had a lot of enthusiasm.  We are very grateful to them!  In the spirit of jcpenney Round Up, we will use our $10,000 award to offer $500 scholarships for 20 girls to our Operation SMART Summer Camp,” said McInnis, “and they will be known as the jcpenney Summer Camp Scholarships.”  

Penney’s Tyrone Store Leader Gregg Ely is excited that his team was able to help. “We are thrilled we were able to play a part in helping our local Girls Inc chapter earn the $10,000 award! Our entire store team is very honored to have these scholarships awarded with recognition to jcpenney.”

At Girls Inc Operation SMART Summer Camp, girls are challenged to learn and explore, to develop their scientific curiosity and deepen their literacy skills.  The camp’s academic program keeps young minds engaged, and swimming and sports keep young bodies healthy.  But Summer Camp at Girls Inc is also about making new friends, developing self-confidence, and learning that you matter!  Camp runs ten weeks from June 10^th to August 16^th.  Hours are flexible to match any schedule- Monday-Friday 6:30 am to 6:00 pm. Nutritious breakfasts, lunches and afternoon snacks are included.

For over half a century, Girls Inc has had a profound and life-changing impact for thousands of girls in Pinellas County and is known as the “go-to place” for growing great girls.  The Girls Inc After-School Academy and Operation SMART Summer Camp help today’s girls develop the tools to build, and the vision to plan their very best futures.  To apply for a JCPenney Summer Camp Scholarship to Girls Inc, call Linda Thielmann at (727) 544-6230 x111 or via email at info@girlsinc-pinellas.org.

MEDIA CONTACT
Sue Olsen
544-6230 ext 112
solsen@girlsinc-pinellas.org
www.girlsinc-pinellas.org

Marking the beginning of May as well as “Skin Cancer Awareness Month,” Tampa dermatologist Dr. Seth Forman was featured on WFTS-TV ABC Action News’ 5:30 p.m. broadcast on May 2nd to discuss the frightening trend of skin cancer in young adults. The piece, which also aired Sunday, May 5th during the 6 a.m. broadcast, was narrated by ABC Action News journalist Jamison Uhler, who was recently diagnosed with two skin cancer spots on his nose.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7FLEWa98A4

The most common form of skin cancer, basal cell carcinoma primarily affected older generations in the past. However, dedicated “sun worshippers” are coming in to see dermatologists as early as in their 20s to have suspicious spots on their skin checked out.

“When I was in training 11 years ago, when a 25 year old or a 35 year old would come and say ‘I have an acne bump on my nose,’ I would say it was probably an acne bump,” said the Tampa dermatologist. “These days, you know, all bets are off.”

The segment went on to report that half of U.S. adults under 30 have had a sun burn at least once in the previous year, with studies finding that just one sunburn in an adult’s life can nearly double their risk for skin cancer.

“I think it’s the obsession with being tan and the obsession with having color,” said Forman.

Moving into his personal story and his skin cancer treatment with the Tampa dermatologist, Uhler admitted to the risks he took in his younger days and his refusal to wear sunscreen until he was in his 30s. Learning that current sunscreen vigilance is no match for past behaviors, Uhler and another patient of the Tampa dermatologist, Becky Wagner, who also has basal cell carcinoma, now know that prevention is the biggest factor in the fight against skin cancer.

Forman has previously been featured on local news broadcasts for his effective skin cancer and various groundbreaking skin condition treatments. WFTS-TV recently did another segment on the Tampa dermatologist’s work with UV phototherapy treatment, Psoria-Light. He also appeared on the nationally syndicated medical show “The Doctors” to talk about his success using SRT-100 on those living with skin cancer.

Between groundbreaking treatments for skin cancer, psoriasis and vitiligo and high-quality cosmetic and medical spa services, the Forman Dermatology and Skin Cancer Institute has become a top dermatology office in Tampa and neighboring cities.

For more on Dr. Seth Forman, Tampa dermatology or Forman Dermatology and Skin Cancer Institute, please visit www.FormanDerm.com.

About Dr. Seth Forman: Dr. Forman is a board-certified dermatologist practicing in Tampa, Florida. He was voted the “Best Dermatologist in Carrollwood” in 2011 and 2012 by the Carrollwood News and Tribune. In December 2011, he opened his new Tampa dermatology office, Forman Dermatology and Skin Cancer Institute, where he gives psoriasis sufferers access to the latest treatment options, including topical and oral medications, as well as biological and phototherapy. Dr. Forman is one of the few Tampa dermatologists to offer narrowband light therapy, which uses pharmaceutical grade light to suppress psoriasis. He’s also one of the few board-certified dermatologists in the U.S. to use the SRT-100 radiotherapy to treat basal cell carcinoma, the most common form of skin cancer.

MEDIA CONTACT
Jessica Pajak
PR Firm: The Publicity Agency
Email:  Jessica@seligmultimedia.com
Phone: (813) 708-1220 x 7782
Website: www.thepublicityagency.com

To celebrate their new location, Wieniewitz Financial is holding an open house on Friday, May 31st from 9 to 11 a.m. The Knoxville financial firm will offer light refreshments, goodie bags and door prizes, and visitors will have the opportunity to shred important documents in a safe, secure manner. Wieniewitz Financial’s open house and shredding event will be held at their new location, 1060 Lovell Road.

You can download a flyer for the event here.

“As a financial firm, we know how important it is to dispose of important, information-sensitive material,” says the owner of the Knoxville financial firm, Trae Wieniewitz.

Over the years, Wieniewitz Financial has grown deep roots in the Knoxville community. From hosting charity car shows to financial information seminars, the Knoxville financial firm routinely interacts with its current customers and those looking to begin the journey of retirement planning.

Wieniewitz Financial also hosts Knoxville’s first weekly financial TV show as well as a radio show, both named “Right on the Money.” By making their presence known on the air and throughout Knoxville, Wieniewitz hopes to help even more individuals make well-educated decisions when it comes to their finances.

“Handling personal finances can sometimes be overwhelming and complicated,” says Wieniewitz. “Wieniewitz Financial is here to help make finances simple and easier to understand so that consumers can make educated decisions for themselves and their families.”

For more information on Wieniewitz Financial, please visit www.TraeW.com.

About Wieniewitz Financial: Wieniewitz Financial, a financial services company, focuses on strategies to grow your retirement dollars while taking less risk. Their home office is located in Knoxville, Tenn. Trae Wieniewitz is licensed and also has clients in over 5 other states.

MEDIA CONTACT
Trae Wieniewitz
865-691-2433
www.traew.com

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great clips great hear survey

Women, big perm hair may have made you a hit at the Disco in the ‘70s but it’s a big DON’T today. For men, keep the cereal bowl for breakfast, not as a hairstyle and stick to the Caesar on your salad- not on your head. The results are just in for the Great Clips Greatest Hairstyles of all Time survey and the winners are:

The GREATEST Hairstyle of All Time for Women:

Both sexes agreed and most often ranked these styles in the top 3

#1) Medium Layers (79%) - the #1 cut of all time came from our famous FRIEND, Rachel.

#2) Long, Straight Hair (69%)

#3) Bangs (45%)

The GREATEST Hairstyle of All Time for Men:

Both sexes agreed and most often ranked these styles in the top 3

#1) Bed Head (72%) – The best cut for men comes from that teenage boy band whose rise to stardom has been One Direction – straight to the top!

#2) Side Part (60%)

#3) Hockey Hair (53%)

Great Clips Inc., the world’s largest hair salon brand, conducted the survey with 319 Americans to introduce the Great Stuff Program. Get your hair cut at a Great Clips in our area and sign up for the Great Stuff program for coupons, deals and special offers. Text GREAT to 4738 (Canadian residents text GREAT to 7777) or visit GREAT CLIPS. Great Clips will send you $2 off your next haircut via email or text if you sign up through May 31, 2013. 

So what dos are a definite DON’T? The survey reveals:

The WORST Hairstyle of All Time for Women:

Both sexes agreed and most often ranked these styles as the worst 3

#1) Perm (60%)

#2) Feathered (56%)

#3) Asymmetrical (54%)

For men, the bowl cut went out with Moe of the 3 Stooges. The survey shows:

The WORST Hairstyle of ALL Time for Men:

Both sexes agreed and most often ranked these styles as the worst 3

#1) Bowl Cut (63%)

#2) Caesar (57%)

#3) Faux Hawk (45%)

The survey also shows:

• Both      men and women have had 3      – 5 hairstyles in their lifetime.

• Most      folks chose a hairstyle based on the shape of their face (66%) and      maintenance (62%).       More than 1 out of 3 people (38%)      base their hairstyle on what their significant other finds attractive. Men      are more concerned with their significant other’s opinion (47%) over women      (31%).

• Men      and women both overwhelmingly agree they would not break up with someone      over a bad haircut (Men 89%, Women 94%).

• Both      sexes also agree they would have the guts to tell their significant other      he/she would look better with a different haircut or style (Men 78%,      Women 93%).

The Short Story on Length

If you’re debating long or short – men should cut, women should grow and both sexes should play it straight.

• Men find women more attractive with long hair (74%). Plus, when asked to describe the top qualities of a      woman with long hair, most men ranked #1 SEXY      (78%), #2 FUN (60%), #3 YOUNG (54%), and #4 WIFE MATERIAL (37%).

• Women find men more attractive with short hair      (75%). When asked to describe the top      three qualities of a man with long hair, most women ranked and #1      UNPROFESSIONAL (54%), #2 ADVENTUROUS /OUTDOORSY (44%), #3 YOUNG       (41%), SEXY NEXT TO LAST19%.

• Curly      or Straight? Both sexes agree men      (88%) and women (80%) are taken more seriously with straight hair.

• If      you want to aggravate your parents or better yet, the in-laws, both sexes      agree the hairstyle      for men that would most aggravate parents is the Faux Hawk (71%) and for      women, the Asymmetrical (77%).

“At Great Clips, we know the right haircut can make you look and feel great. No matter what style fits you, Great Clips-trained stylists stay up on all the Great Stuff going on in the hair industry so they are ready to give you the cut you want,” says Rhoda Olsen, CEO of Great Clips, the world’s largest hair salon brand with 3,300 salons across the U.S. and Canada and one in our area.  “We are celebrating our great customers with our Great Stuff program and want everyone to sign up for deals that will save them money to spend on themselves.”

While you can sign up for Great Stuff anytime, the Great Stuff special $2 off haircut only runs through May 31, 2013.

* Editor’s Note:

* Please cite Great Clips Great Stuff program as the source for this survey.

* This online survey was done by a third party and commissioned by Great Clips.  

* Survey participants have no affiliation with Great Clips.

* The survey included 319 respondents, 167 women and 152 men.

About Great Clips, Inc.
Great Clips, Inc. was established in 1982 in Minneapolis. Today, Great Clips has more than 3,300 salons throughout the United States and Canada, making it the world’s largest salon brand. Great Clips salons employ nearly 30,000 stylists who receive ongoing training to learn advanced skills and the latest trends. Make Great Clips your choice for value-priced, high-quality haircare for men, women and children. No appointments needed, and salons are open nights and weekends. And, it’s more convenient than ever with Great Clips’ Online Check-In and Clip Notes. To check-in online, visit www.greatclips.com or download the app for Android and iPhone. For more information about Great Clips, Inc. or to find a location near you, visit www.greatclips.com.

Media Contact:

Matt DeMargel mdemargel@919marketing.com, 919.459.8164 

Even under the best of circumstances, Los Angeles’ 405 Freeway is infamous for its traffic jams. With over 300,000 cars using the freeway daily, it’s no surprise that LA has regained its crown as the worst traffic in the country, according to the Inrix data company’s annual congestion report.

What is surprising, however, is how the Metropolitan Transit Authority is handling the widening project on this vital stretch of road.

Over budget and plagued by delays, the 405 Freeway widening project has long been a headache for Los Angelenos and the MTA.

With a budget of $1 billion, the project is currently in the red $100 million with no definitive signs that it won’t increase. Furthermore, the MTA has pushed the estimated end date back another year past initial projections.

For their part, the MTA has laid the blame squarely at their contractors’ feet.

“This project has been horribly managed,” said Zev Yaroslavsky, Los Angeles County Supervisor and current MTA board member. “The performance of contractors has left a lot to be desired… They’ve shown a complete lack of sensitivity and empathy for the community in which they’re doing the work.”

While the MTA has been busy pointing fingers at the contractors, private citizens have stepped up and offered to help the project come to completion.

Elon Musk, co-founder of Pay Pal and Tesla Motors, has already contributed $50,000 in an effort to hurry the project along and is even open to the idea of paying the costs of adding additional workers to the project “as a contribution to the city and my own happiness.”

With the 405 debacle already weighing heavily on Angelenos’ heads, the MTA is also catching flack for its hesitance to add a stop in Leimert Park Village on the Crenshaw-to-LAX light-rail line.

Nearly two years after hundreds of residents and every South Los Angeles elected official joined together to call for the stop, the MTA is still dragging their feet on the decision due to monetary concerns.

Despite a $4.5 billion annual budget and an estimated $40 billion coming in the decades ahead thanks to the 2008 Measure R ballot initiative, the MTA still can’t seem to find a way to make vital projects like the Leimert Park Village stop and the 405 widening project efficiently come to fruition.

To add insult to injury, the MTA has recently been dogged with criticism in their handlings of the Metro Rail and Beverly Hills High School.

The MTA’s scientific basis for routing the line under the school has recently been debunked by the Beverly Hills School District’s research in conjunction with the California Geological Survey. Despite this authoritative evidence, not only has the MTA refused to acknowledge their mistake, but they’re determined to stick with a plan that will unnecessarily cost the city upwards of $200 million.

“I have a hard time validating the MTA. They have treated many other local governments and organizations with a disrespect unbecoming of a major agency,” said Noah Margo, vice president of the Board of Education.

With mistake after mistake piling up at the MTA’s feet, citizens across the city are getting fed up with the agency’s ineptitudes and incompetent handlings of integral city resources.

MEDIA CONTACT
Glenn Selig
PR Firm: The Publicity Agency
(310) 598-3367
Email: gselig@seligmultimedia.com

A recent study out of Harvard Medical School has confirmed that the “miracle compound” Resveratrol does indeed provide anti-aging benefits.

Published on March 8th, the study explains that the compound increases the production of SIRT1, a disease blocking serum that speeds up cell’s energy production centers.

“In the history of pharmaceuticals, there has never been a drug that binds to a protein to make it run faster in the way that Resveratrol activates SIRT1,” said senior author David Sinclair, Harvard Medical School professor of genetics. “Almost all drugs either slow or block them.”

Women’s health and wellness company, Delta Labs, has been a longtime proponent of the Resveratrol compound, incorporating it into one of their flagship products, Delta Labs’ Resveratrol Extra Strength Red Wine Extract Formula.

“We’ve known from the beginning about the tremendous benefits Resveratrol brings,” said Debbie Morgan, President of Delta Labs. “From heart health to anti-aging, Resveratrol is looking more and more like the stellar compound we’ve always believed it was.”

www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjZFUNEHWW0

Comprised of three sources of high potency and heart healthy antioxidants Delta Labs’ Resveratrol formula utilizes one of nature’s most potent polyphenols to promote advanced skin protection at the cellular level. Employing pure Resveratrol root, the finest grape seed extract, and pure red wine extract, the formula helps challenge visible signs of aging while also providing proven cardiovascular benefits.

For several years the medical community has been advocating the special polyphenol, Resveratrol, in support of heart health.  Recent studies have shown that the miracle compound is rich in antioxidants and helps promote heart health by slowing down the aging process and keeping the body’s cells, inside and out, looking young and healthy.

Widely regarded as a powerful dietary supplement with a multitude of health benefits, Resveratrol has also been found to have a positive effect for fighting hearing loss, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, and cancer.

With the equivalent of one hundred glasses of wine in two small capsules, the women’s health and wellness company’s Resveratrol Extra Strength Red Wine Extract provides the amazing health benefits that would previously only be achieved through consuming large amounts of wine. Delta Labs’ formula ensures maximum benefits while being completely safe to consume on a daily basis.

For more information on Delta Labs or Resveratrol Extra Strength Red Wine Extract, visit www.deltalabsusa.com or visit the Delta Labs’ YouTube page.

About Delta Labs: Delta Labs’ mission is to develop the highest quality, most affordable and comprehensive line of women’s health and wellness formulas founded on scientific research. By partnering with some of the nation’s leading scientific minds, nutritionists, and world renowned physicians, Delta Labs is able to help women lead more invigorating and fulfilling lifestyles. They also believe that the quality of ingredients a woman ingests is one of the most important choices she can make. This is why the entire Delta Labs product line is manufactured under strict cGMP guidelines established by the FDA, guaranteeing women the safest, highest quality and most effective all natural ingredients around.

MEDIA CONTACT
Glenn Selig
PR firm: The Publicity Agency
Email: glenn@thepublicityagency.com 
 Phone: 813-708-1220 x7777 | Cell: 813-300-5454

Tyler Ragghianti
PR firm: The Publicity Agency
Email: tyler@seligmultimedia.com 
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Two bills that could’ve made Ohio a right-to-work state in both the public and private sectors were stalled in the legislature just hours after they were introduced. Now hundreds of thousands of union workers in the state, many of whom have watched Michigan’s struggles, are being urged to view these recent developments as a wakeup call despite the outcome.

“After discussions with other leaders and my caucus, I don’t believe there is current support for this issue in the General Assembly,” said Senate President Keith Faber, a Republican. Republican colleagues introduced the bills.

The bills would have served to “eliminate compulsory unionism” in the state by prohibiting the mandatory participation in a union or the payment of union-related fees as a condition of employment.

“Although we dodged a bullet this time, this should be a call to arms that we can’t afford to let our guard down,” said an Ohio labor member. “Lawmakers tabled the issue for now. Ohioans need to prepare to stand up and help us put this so-called ‘Workplace Freedom’ and Right to Work issue to rest once and for all so we don’t suffer the same fate as workers in Michigan.”

Opponents of the right-to-work bills, sometimes called “Workplace Freedom,” have long believed that the initiative’s true purpose is to kill unions and worker protections, leading to a weaker middle class. Stripping workers of their rights and freedoms would allow business owners to lower work pay, reduce worker benefits and ignore worker rights.

One longtime union member, however, was shocked at the movement’s resurgence. “So many people thought the threat of Al-Qaeda was dead until the Boston bombings,” said the member. “That’s surprisingly similar to how I felt about ‘right-to-work’ before this mess.”

Although it has been less than two years since voters overwhelmingly rejected Senate Bill 5, the Republicans’ previous effort to limit collective bargaining for employees, State Reps. Ron Magg and Kristina Roegner were hoping to make Ohio the nation’s 25th right-to-work state.

“This means simply that employees would be free to choose whether or not to join a labor union,” said Maag in a letter seeking co-sponsors.

Ohioans, however, have heard all of this before. Although critics believe that “Workplace Freedom” advocates have been trying to play toward the misinformed by painting unions as heavy handed, stereotypical organizations from our past, there have been passionate efforts by local interest groups and citizens to get the real message out to the public.

What’s happening in Ohio reminds many of President Obama’s quote about lifetime AFL-CIO union member and former president, Ronald Reagan; “He could not get through a Republican primary today.”

Cuyahoga County executive and potential nominee for governor, Ed Fitzgerald, recently told The Columbus Dispatch, “I strongly oppose this deceitful, misleading, so-called right-to-work agenda that will hurt every community in Ohio.”

The Keep Ohio’s Heritage organization has even released a short video that explains to voters what the dangers of the “Workplace Freedom” movement and what its passing would entail.

Although the current round of legislation has been stopped, Ohioans are urged to let their voices be heard as soon as possible in order to stop future right-to-work legislation in its tracks.

“It’s important for all of us to get the message out there,” said Stacey Chamberlain, a longtime union member in Toledo. “Contact your representative, tell your neighbors, do whatever you can to help us ensure our middle class is protected.”

For more information on the “Workplace Freedom” movement, please visit the website, www.protectohiosmiddleclass.org.

For more information:
Glenn Selig
PR firm: The Publicity Agency
Email: glenn@thepublicityagency.com
Phone: (312) 546-3034
Website: www.ohioworkplacefreedom.org

Three endangered Malayan tiger cubs were born at Busch Gardens^® Tampa Sunday, March 31. The litter consists of two males and one female. Each cub weighs between six and seven pounds, and is currently being monitored around the clock by the park’s animal care team.

These births are critical to help preserve the species. Malayan tigers are critically endangered. Scientists estimate that only 500 remain in the wild. These newborn cubs will add to the genetic diversity of the Malayan tiger population and contribute to conservation efforts for the species.

The births are part of park’s partnership in the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plan® (SSP). The mission of the SSP is to cooperatively manage specific, and typically threatened or endangered, species populations within AZA-accredited facilities. There are currently just over 50 Malayan tigers in the Species Survival Plan.

Malayan tiger cub births in managed care are rare – just one successful birth in 2012 as part of the SSP. These are the first Malayan tigers born at Busch Gardens  and the first offspring for both the mother Bzui and father Mata.

The tiger cubs, along with Bzui and Mata, are currently behind the scenes and are being monitored around the clock by the park’s animal care team.

In approximately one month, the Busch Gardens animal care team will start introducing the cubs to the Jungala habitat. The cubs will rotate separate sessions on the habitat with the Bengal tiger groups that currently reside there. Until then the cubs will remain behind the scenes with their mother and keepers. Anyone interested in the cubs can follow their progress on BuschGardensTampaBlog.com.

One of the male cubs is suffering from anemia and has developed a rare but benign skin condition that also occurs in both wild and domestic felines. The condition is being monitored by Busch Gardens’ veterinarians. The cub is currently in serious condition and is undergoing treatments.

Found only in the southern tip of Thailand and the Malay Peninsula, it’s estimated that only 500 Malayan tigers remain in the wild. Habitat fragmentation caused by logging and the development of roads and commercial poaching are the two leading causes. The species also often comes into conflict with people over livestock predation.

Busch Gardens is owned and operated by SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment™, a leading theme park and entertainment company that delivers personal, interactive and educational experiences that blend imagination with nature. SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is best known for its 11 U.S. theme parks, attractions that hosted more than 24 million guests in 2012. Each of these theme parks offers a distinct entertainment experience that connects guests to the world and to one another.

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment™ also is one of the world’s foremost zoological organizations and a worldwide leader in animal welfare, training, husbandry and veterinary care. The company collectively cares for one of the largest animal collections on the North American continent and has helped lead advances in the care of species in zoological facilities and in the conservation of wild populations.

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Travis Claytor
Busch Gardens Public Relations
(813)987-5402
Travis.Claytor@BuschGardens.com

Caroline Vetter, ‘Best Job in the World’ candidate and a lion cub

Florida native Caroline Vetter has made it to the elite top 25 applicants for the Wildlife Caretaker position in Tourism Australia’s world famous ‘Best Jobs in the World’ competition.

Beating out close to 45,000 other applicants, Vetter is one step closer to winning the six-month position and realizing her dream.

Vetter submitted a 30-second video last month in which she explained to the judges why she should be considered for the wildlife caretaker position, one of six dream jobs. The other jobs listed were chief funster, park ranger, taste master, outback adventurer and lifestyle photographer, each paying the winner $100,000.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4olBvlSFAY

The wildlife caretaker position would take Vetter to Kangaroo Island in South Australia, where her daily work includes looking after kangaroos, swimming with dolphins and sea lions, cuddling with koalas and sunbathing with seals on the beaches of Seal Bay.

Graduating from Florida State University this month, and planning to continue her career in animal conservation and ecology, Vetter most recently landed an internship with Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo, one of the top-rated zoos in the U.S., working closely with elephants and rhinos.

The ‘Best Job in the World’ finalist has also previously worked at a cheetah preserve in South Africa and as a summer intern with the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, home of Winter the Dolphin, the inspiration for the 2011 family blockbuster “Dolphin Tale,” starring Morgan Freeman, Ashley Judd and Harry Connick Jr.

A lifelong animal lover and passionate ecologist and conservationist, Vetter plans on donating a portion of her winnings to animal conservation charitable organizations.

“My whole life has been consumed with animals and the care of animals,” says Vetter. “To have the opportunity to not only travel to Australia but to study animals in an exciting environment is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”

With over 600,000 people from 196 countries applying for their dream job, Tourism Australia’s ‘Best Jobs in the World’ competition requires potential winners to have an adventurist spirit and positive attitude.

If Vetter makes the next cut, she and two other finalists will be flown to Australia in June for personal interviews, with the winner announced shortly after.

For more information on Caroline Vetter, please visit her video application on YouTube or at http://www.Facebook.com/CarolineVetterForWildlifeCaretaker.

For more information on Tourism Australia’s ‘Best Jobs in the World’ competition and up-to-date candidate announcements, please visit www.australia.com/best-jobs.aspx.

MEDIA CONTACT
Caroline Vetter
Mobile: 727-698-2440
carolinev123@gmail.com