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Scotch Whisky Producer Chivas Regal Launches Creative Design Studio

World renowned Scotch whisky producers, Chivas Regal, today announced the official launch of its hugely successful Chivas Studio event from 4-6 September in Hong Kong. This creative design studio brings together an exuberant blend of design, art, music, gastronomy and mixology through an experiential platform for tastemakers, opinion leaders and whisky lovers to share the Chivas spirit of luxury and 'exuberant creativity.'

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The Hong Kong event follows the resounding successes of the New York, Miami, and Madrid Chivas Studios. The Scotch whisky producer has consistently proved themselves to be the brand that promotes designers and artists, challenges traditional conventions, and is embraced by A-list celebrities.

The Weather Channel Interactive Launches Fall Foliage Coverage To Help Consumers Keep An Eye On The Leaves

When temperatures start to drop, leaves change color, and football fever has swept the nation, it is clear that autumn has finally arrived. Just in time for fall, The Weather Channel Interactive, Inc. has launched its Fall Foliage section on the weather.com site to keep users in the know about seasonal changes. The section is designed to allow visitors to enjoy the colors of the season by featuring video slideshows and user-submitted autumn photos as well as regional forecast maps and the national outlook on fall foliage. Visit the site at www.weather.com/fallfoliage.

fundmylifestyle.com Uses Humor to Lure in Web Site Traffic

Chicago based entrepreneur, Tim Flatland has cleverly used humor to lure in traffic to his web site, www.fundmylifestyle.com.

Thousands of people have visited the site in its first week, which makes the advertisers all the more happy; “This is exactly what we hope happens… advertising on a site like this, with it’s let’s just say creative approach, is bound to bring a lot of traffic. Being apart of it in its initial stages has been fun!”

The recent well documented success of “milliondollarhomepage” has brought on 100’s of copy cat sites hoping to cash in on this new fad. Site owner Tim Flatland thinks it’s all pretty funny, “I started this really as joke ... my own little satire of this boom in million dollar everything.” Joke or no joke, over 200,000 pixels on his site are already gone.

What Would You Do If a Pandemic Occurred?

You would know exactly what to do by visiting www.blog-podcast.com, where there is background information about this potential crisis, as well as updates on the latest findings, guidelines on protection, fact sheets, maps of the infected global regions, and more.

According to the World Health Organization figures for April 2006, 196 people have already contracted the H5N1 strain of the avian flu virus and 110 have died since 2003. The U.S. Government estimates that 90 million people will become infected, and millions will die. Mike Leavitt, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services stated, "Any community that fails to prepare, expecting the federal government to step in at the last minute, will be tragically wrong." There isn't enough vaccine for everyone and it will take many months to produce an effective supply. Scary, isn't it?

Salugen Announces the End of "One-Size-Fits-All" Nutrition by Setting the Bar for a New Approach to Wellness

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) July 10, 2006 – Taking a “one-size-fits-all” pill or eating a “one-size-fits-all” diet to be healthier may become a thing of the past sooner than you think. San Diego, California-based, Salugen, Inc. is setting the bar for a new approach to wellness by delivering DNA-customized nutritional solutions targeted toward the genetic identity of the individual.

At the forefront of genetics and wellness, Salugen is advancing the business of nutrigenomics by blending state-of-the-art genetic testing, product manufacturing, and extensive R&D. Salugen’s nutrigenomic R&D is led by 30 years of research from Dr. Kenneth Blum, a pioneer in the field of genetics who first published research in 1990 in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) discovering a genetic association with Alcoholism.

Abacus Solutions CEO Named to Top 25 Entrepreneurs List

Abacus Solutions, a leading multi-platform provider of IT infrastructure products (including new and used servers) and services, announced today that its CEO, Patrick Hiller, has been named to Catalyst's Top 25 Entrepreneurs list.

Released each year, Catalyst's Top 25 Entrepreneurs recognizes outstanding leaders in Atlanta's small- to mid-sized business community. After conducting an extensive review process including field interviews, financial data assessments, and evaluation results analyses, the selection team weighted four key factors to rank this year's honorees: growth, profitability, sustainability and entrepreneurship. The Catalyst Top 25 celebrates not only those companies who achieved high marks, but also the entrepreneurial spirit that is driving growth and economic development in Atlanta.

Career Fair for Military Veterans and Military Spouses Coming to Tacoma (Greater Seattle Area) on May 15

The military-to-civilian recruiting firm RecruitMilitary will present a free hiring event for job seekers who have military backgrounds in Tacoma on Thursday, May 15. This event, the RecruitMilitary Career Fair, will take place from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center. RecruitMilitary urges all job seekers who have military backgrounds to attend -- veterans who already have civilian work experience, men and women who are transitioning from active duty to civilian life, members of the National Guard and reserves, and military spouses.

Bankers Exchange Helps Customers Understand Check 21 Legislation - Public Service Campaign Explains What Must Be Done Now Regarding The Check 21 Act

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) September 13, 2004 – The Banker’s Exchange, one of the nation’s leaders in providing new and used bank equipment, today announced the launch of a public service campaign aimed at helping customers understand Check 21 Legislation. Banker’s Exchange unveiled the first in a series of public service announcements to be posted online explaining what must be done now and what can wait regarding the Check 21 Act.

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Kim Miller, Vice President/General Manager of the Banker’s Exchange, said, “Many of our customers have asked us about the federal ‘Check 21’ legislation. In response, we have prepared a series of articles intended to explain what the Check 21 Act is and what impact it will have on your institution and your customers. The first one addresses the long-term planning vs. short-term action items.”

Biocide Systems Introduces the Worlds Most Effective Odor Management System for the Hospitality Industry

Biocide Systems recently unveiled Clo2 Room Shocker™, a revolutionary new technology guaranteed to disinfect, kill mold and completely deodorize any room in just a few hours leaving the area free of offensive odors, bacteria and microbes. The Room Shocker packages the disinfecting super power of Chlorine Dioxide into a small, affordable and easy-to-use canister.

"The Clo2 Room Shocker™ is ideal for the hospitality industry because it works quickly and effectively to remove odors caused by cigarette and cigar smoke, mildew, vomit, garbage and even pets," said J.C. Baselli, owner-partner of Biocide Systems. "Since the high powered cleaning agent is released through a disposable generator, it is accessible, virtually labor free and extremely cost effective."

Are You Maximizing Social Media Or Just Twittering Away Your Time?

Social media sites are the new venue for entrepreneurs, small business, and professionals to grow their business, expand their platforms, and drive a promotion or publicity campaign. With a tight economy and financial resources stretched more every day, these sites are providing a free marketing opportunity. "But unless you know how to connect, you could be wasting your time and damaging your business," says Dr. Fern Kazlow, a New York licensed clinical psychotherapist and business consultant who is also known as The Power Connection Doctor.

10-Year Retirement Countdown Helps Workers Plan Career Transition

Recent news has reported that U.S. Social Security and Medicare funds, hit hard by the current recession, are anticipated to be depleted far sooner than previously expected, making it more important than ever for future retirees to get out of debt and plan for retirement, said Ethan Ewing, president of free online consumer portal Bills.com.

"Only about half of Americans have access to any employer-sponsored retirement plan," said Ewing. "To compound the situation, a recent study found that baby boomers have saved a median amount of just $100,000 for retirement."

CenterPoint Corporate Services Now Offers Incorporation and Registered Agent Services in Delaware

Delaware is the leading state when it comes to business formations. Now, business owners and their advisors looking to form a Corporation or Limited Liability Company in Delaware can utilize CenterPoint Corporate Services' online solution. CenterPoint combines the ease and affordability of online formation with the thoroughness and professionalism of attorney facilitated business strategies. CenterPoint's turnkey, signature ready process is an easy, seamless solution to an often complicated process.

Vocus Launches Summer '08

Vocus, Inc., (NASDAQ: VOCS) a leading provider of on-demand software for public relations management, today announced the launch of Vocus Summer '08, the latest release of its award-winning public relations management software. Summer '08 includes more than 40 new features and enhancements for customizing analytics, targeting media and tracking projects and results.

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"With easier ways to distribute our news, manage our projects and measure our results, Summer '08 enables us to effortlessly enhance and evaluate our PR program according to our business needs and focus on getting the results we want," said Lyza Swearingen Latham, Director of Marketing at Hostway Corporation "Vocus Summer '08 takes a powerful public relations management system and makes it even more powerful and easier to use."

OnePoliticalVoice.com in Conjunction with Campaigns & Elections Announces Results of Live Internet Based National Poll

OnePolticalVoice.com (OPV), a political market research firm, announced the results of its live internet based poll which was conducted in conjunction with C&E's 'New Media in Politics' seminar in Washington, DC. The poll, conducted on November 14, 2007, surveyed 720 adults across the country on issues surrounding the upcoming presidential elections, terrorism, civil liberties, and privacy.

"Today's poll clearly demonstrates the struggle Americans feel when balancing the war on terrorism and personal civil liberties. We were very pleased with the response rate and the results of the poll," said Gene Stegeman, OPV Managing Director. "What was particularly interesting to the live national audience was being able watch the responses come in real time and to see how the demographics broke out for each response."

UN Foundation Mobilizes 25 Million People to Cover a Continent

Standing with religious, civic and business leaders representing more than 25 million people around the world, the UN Foundation announced today a grassroots campaign to cover the African continent with long-lasting insecticide-treated nets to help eliminate malaria deaths as soon as possible. Appearing at the United Nations as part of a week of activities related to the first-ever World Malaria Day on April 25, 2008, UN Foundation President Timothy E. Wirth was joined in the announcement by Rick Reilly, a renowned sports columnist and co-creator of Nothing But Nets, a global campaign to send bed nets to Africa. Also in attendance were Dr. Regina Rabinovich of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Dr. Michel Kazatchkine of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.

Irell & Manella Llp, Counsel To The Official Committee Of Unsecured Creditors In The Chevys Mexican Restaurant And Affiliates Bankruptcy Cases, Announces That A Consensual Plan Of Reorganization Has Been Confirmed

The Plan provides, among other things, for a sale of Chevys assets to an affiliate of Real Mex (the owner of the Acapulco and El Torito Mexican restaurant chains). Unsecured Creditors will receive cash estimated to approximate between 40 and 50 cents on the dollar. The Plan, which incorporates and effectuates various settlements among the Debtors major stakeholders, was supported by the Debtors key creditor constituencies and received overwhelming support from the creditor body.

Jeffrey M. Reisner and Tavi C. Flanagan, attorneys in Irell & Manella LLPs Newport Beach-based bankruptcy practice, took the lead in representing the Creditors Committee in the Debtors chapter 11 cases. The Committees financial advisors were Dennis Simon, William Creelman, and Kenneth Yuan of XRoads Solutions. The Debtors were represented by Richard L. Wynne, Michael Gottfried and Kelly K. Frazier, attorneys at the Los Angeles office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP and assisted by Chief Restructuring Advisor, Steven Coffey, and Steve Green and Kerry Krisher of Kibel, Green Inc. The Bank Group was represented by Brian Holman of White & Case and CCV Advisors.

Beasley Allen Law Firm Supports Asbestos Ban

Tom Methvin, President of Beasley Allen Law Firm in Montgomery Alabama, announced the firm's support of the Ban Asbestos in America Act.

"Senator Patty Murray (D-WASH) has been working on this very important piece of legislation for over 5 years now and we support this amendment [to the Toxic Substances Control Act because we believe it addresses 3 very important issues - a complete ban of asbestos-containing products, research and treatment, and education," Tom said.

If enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in its current state, the bill would:

(1) Establish a ban on asbestos that would prohibit companies from manufacturing, processing or distributing asbestos-containing products;

(2) Earmark $1,000,000 each year for Mesothelioma research and treatment centers; and

(3) Implement a program to increase public awareness of the dangers posed by asbestos-containing products.

Tapping the Four Tenets of Consumer-Driven Healthcare to Deliver Quality, Transparency and Care Access

The consumer-driven healthcare (CDHC) arena is heating up -- The American healthcare sector is shifting rapidly to a system where payors and providers are expected to account for the quality and cost of their care. As employers and consumers demand more value for the healthcare dollar, healthcare organizations are being pressured to publicly report on provider information, publicly report on cost, provide the IT backbone to make the data easily accessible and reward consumers who make value-driven choices.

InvestingSocialNetwork.com, LLC Announces Pre-Launch Beta Test

New vertical social network, Investingsocialnetwork.com, hopes to capitalize on an under-served segment of the social network industry, investing. The site announces a pre launch beta test, which requires no credit cards for sign-up. The site hopes to test out building an investment community on the Internet solely for investors to network and communicate. The site features blogs, video, articles, active profiles, and everything needed for investor's to build out their own identities on the Internet.

New AutoCRM Application Helps Laboratories Monitor and Improve Client Service Levels

NeTLIMS NJ, LLC, a provider of advanced Laboratory Information Systems (LIS), announced today the launch of AutoCRM, a new application that allows reference laboratories to proactively monitor their client service levels for every account. Completely integrated with the company's AutoLims® product suite, this new solution helps laboratories track and improve their service to clients without requiring any additional setup or interfaces.

In addition to complete electronic tracking of client requests and complaints and progress for each task, AutoCRM offers client and employee centric displays. With this solution, a laboratory enjoys a generation of prioritized and categorized tasks which are assigned to users with a due date and extensive filters for work lists such as late and critical items. General messages provide sharing of information in client services, and users can perform a text search to locate existing or similar items.

"The intuitive AutoCRM solution is an important piece in AutoLims," remarked Gonen Ziv, COO of NeTLIMS. "In addition to helping our clients by providing them with one of the most comprehensive LIS available today, we can now assist them in improving service levels to their clients and continue to improve on our 'one stop shop' approach. Through such integrated solutions, we continue to increase our market share in hospital and reference laboratories throughout the world."