The DaVinci Institute, along with ColoradoBiz Magazine and Townsend & Townsend & Crew, announce the sixth Annual Colorado Inventor Showcase to be held on November 13, 2010 from noon to 7:30 p.m. at Rotors of the Rockies located at the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport located at 11915 Airport Way, Broomfield, CO 80021. The event celebrates innovative entrepreneurs and their passion to make the world a better place. The showcase will display dozens of imaginative inventions that will be judged in several categories including software, commercial and consumer products as well as DaVinci Inventor of the Year. Registration is open and some booths are still available.
The 2010 Inventor Showcase features keynote speaker United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Commissioner Robert L. Stoll who was sworn in as Commissioner for Patents on October 5, 2009. Mr. Stoll has served the USPTO since 1994 in a number of roles. He was most recently the Dean of Training and Education. Prior to that, Mr. Stoll was director of the Office of Enforcement for the USPTO and Administrator of the Office of Legislative and International Affairs. In this capacity, he led development and analysis of legislation concerning intellectual property, as well as analysis of international issues related to intellectual property. He has helped develop and plan USPTO strategic goals, objectives, and priorities, and served as a liaison with patent and trademark bar groups and academic and scientific communities.
"Inventors use their hands to fashion components, their minds to create function and strategy, and their hearts to feed the passion that drives their work forward," says Thomas Frey, Executive Director of the DaVinci Institute. "In our tough economic times, inventions bring hope and inspiration to everyone they touch. I encourage both families and businesses to join us on this incredible voyage into the land of invention for a truly memorable experience."
A team of more than 80 celebrity judges will assist in evaluating the entries. The judging panel includes corporate executives, venture capitalists, the media, product scouts, and other key community leaders.
Prices for exhibit booths range from $297-$495. Limited space is still available. General admission for DaVinci Institute members is $15 and $20 for non-members. Children 12 and under are free. Family packs are $30. From 10:00 am - 12:00 pm exclusive VIP admission is available to meet the celebrity judges, speakers, and inventors during a special food and cocktail hour. Admission is $109 for non-members and $89 for members. Registration is available at: www.davinciinstitute.com .
About the DaVinci Institute
The DaVinci Institute is a Futurist Think Tank based in Louisville, Colorado. The Institute goes beyond the traditional role of a think tank. The Institute believes that shaping the future requires more than ideas; it requires action as well. The DaVinci Institute also believes that the people that will shape the future are those that take brilliant ideas and make them become reality. Inventors and entrepreneurs will shape our future. That is why the DaVinci Institute produces futurist events designed to assist the revolutionary thinking inventor and entrepreneur, and helps them get their ideas off the ground.
The DaVinci Institute is a 501-c-3 non-profit organization supported by memberships, sponsorships and attendance fees for the programs we produce. For more information about the DaVinci Institute call 303-666-4133 or go to www.davinciinstitute.com.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Marines Collect Toys
Christmas cheer was in the chilly air as a parade of motorcycle enthusiasts toting toys entered the Beloit Marine Corps League Saturday.
“It’s not about the Marines or bikes, it’s about the kids,” said co-organizer Jodi Waldsmith.
Around 50 motorcycles and other supporters driving in warm cars pulled in for the 18th Annual Toys For Tots Ride. The motorcycles started at noon at 3 B’s Tap on County Trunk E, Janesville, and arrived at the Marine Corps League at 12:30 p.m. much to the delight of fans awaiting them.
Jodi Waldsmith and her boyfriend, Tim Thoftne, said they were expecting about the high amount of donations, but noted many people have left the area to find other jobs with the closure of Janesville’s General Motors plant. Thofne, for example, worked at GM for 23 years and relocated to Kansas City for a GM job last July. He had made the eight-hour drive to help support the event and see old friends.
Eric Anderson and Diane Liptow, dressed as Santa and Mrs. Claus, were leading the parade by riding in a convertible. Anderson has volunteered at the event since its inception 18 years ago and was lugging in a bag of stuffed animals and meeting with kids. Anderson said he was preparing to do his volunteer duties at the event before stopping in to wish his friend Ray Brown of Beloit a happy 65th birthday.
The fun-filled day from 12:30 -4:40 p.m. included beer, food, Gray’s root beer, raffles, live music from the Bellcats and much more. Volunteers from Beloit Walmart were also on the scene to help with the event. Gray’s Brewing of Janesville had donated a keg of root beer for the 18th year.
By noon three banquet tables were already piling up with toys and monetary donations. All proceeds from the event will be used to purchase toys for charities in Beloit, Janesville, Evansville, Edgerton, Clinton and Milton. At the events close, volunteers were prepared to load up a semi trailer full of toys.
Although the Toys For Tots event has continued to grow over the last 18 years, the need for toys and cash donations for our Rock County families in need continues to grow at an even faster rate.
Anderson said organizer Cindy Waldsmith has done an exemplary job organizing the event.
In 1993 Cindy Waldsmith’s dad Marvin Waldsmith, a Marine, wanted to develop a fundraiser for a good cause that would include his children who rode motorcycles and his U.S. Marine friends, and Rock County’s Toys For Tots was born. Marv Waldsmith passed away prior to the 3rd annual toy ride and benefit, which has continued in his honor ever since and has raised more than $255,000 in money and toys for the many needy children he dreamt of helping.
Those who wish to write a check can make it payable to “Toys For Tots” and mail it to 1742 Ritsher St., Beloit, WI 53511. An account for “Toys For Tots” has been set up at Blackhawk Bank.
“It’s not about the Marines or bikes, it’s about the kids,” said co-organizer Jodi Waldsmith.
Around 50 motorcycles and other supporters driving in warm cars pulled in for the 18th Annual Toys For Tots Ride. The motorcycles started at noon at 3 B’s Tap on County Trunk E, Janesville, and arrived at the Marine Corps League at 12:30 p.m. much to the delight of fans awaiting them.
Jodi Waldsmith and her boyfriend, Tim Thoftne, said they were expecting about the high amount of donations, but noted many people have left the area to find other jobs with the closure of Janesville’s General Motors plant. Thofne, for example, worked at GM for 23 years and relocated to Kansas City for a GM job last July. He had made the eight-hour drive to help support the event and see old friends.
Eric Anderson and Diane Liptow, dressed as Santa and Mrs. Claus, were leading the parade by riding in a convertible. Anderson has volunteered at the event since its inception 18 years ago and was lugging in a bag of stuffed animals and meeting with kids. Anderson said he was preparing to do his volunteer duties at the event before stopping in to wish his friend Ray Brown of Beloit a happy 65th birthday.
The fun-filled day from 12:30 -4:40 p.m. included beer, food, Gray’s root beer, raffles, live music from the Bellcats and much more. Volunteers from Beloit Walmart were also on the scene to help with the event. Gray’s Brewing of Janesville had donated a keg of root beer for the 18th year.
By noon three banquet tables were already piling up with toys and monetary donations. All proceeds from the event will be used to purchase toys for charities in Beloit, Janesville, Evansville, Edgerton, Clinton and Milton. At the events close, volunteers were prepared to load up a semi trailer full of toys.
Although the Toys For Tots event has continued to grow over the last 18 years, the need for toys and cash donations for our Rock County families in need continues to grow at an even faster rate.
Anderson said organizer Cindy Waldsmith has done an exemplary job organizing the event.
In 1993 Cindy Waldsmith’s dad Marvin Waldsmith, a Marine, wanted to develop a fundraiser for a good cause that would include his children who rode motorcycles and his U.S. Marine friends, and Rock County’s Toys For Tots was born. Marv Waldsmith passed away prior to the 3rd annual toy ride and benefit, which has continued in his honor ever since and has raised more than $255,000 in money and toys for the many needy children he dreamt of helping.
Those who wish to write a check can make it payable to “Toys For Tots” and mail it to 1742 Ritsher St., Beloit, WI 53511. An account for “Toys For Tots” has been set up at Blackhawk Bank.
Saturday, October 23, 2010
New Cell Phones Coming by Nokia
Nokia, the world leader in mobile phone manufacturing, its mobile phones are widely popular and are known for their quality, new and user friendly features. Few months back, it had launched two of the most fascinating gadgets which are widely popular, and those gadgets are Nokia 2730 Classic Deals and Nokia 1208. People also call both these gadgets as two creative inventions in mobile phone segment.Both these creative handsets from Nokia are now being provided on Pay as you go plan.
Any of these mobile phone can be easily bought on network services of any of the leading mobile phone network service operator, as Vodafone, Orange, Three, T – Mobile, Talk Mobile, Virgin, and O2 are supporting this pay as you go plan.Nokia 2730 Classic comes with a rakish body which is only 87.7 gm heavy. It has a TFT display screen which is 2.0 inches long and wide. The resolution of the display screen is of 240 x 320 pixels, and along with this it also supports 256 K colours.
Nokia has provided a 30 MB internal memory space in it, and it also supports an additional memory up to 2 GB with a micro SD card. Its inbuilt camera is of 2 MP, which has a resolution of 1600×1200 pixels.Nokia 1208 pay as you go is a reasonable handset which has a CSTN display screen, which is 1.5 inches long and wide. The resolution of the screen is of 96 x 68 pixels, and it also supports colours up to 65 K colours. It has an internal memory of just 4 MB. This gadget is available in two colours which are Red and Black.Nokia 2730 Classic Pay as You go, and Nokia 1208 Pay as You go can be easily bought from any of the leading mobile phone shopping portals for 24 x 7.
Any of these mobile phone can be easily bought on network services of any of the leading mobile phone network service operator, as Vodafone, Orange, Three, T – Mobile, Talk Mobile, Virgin, and O2 are supporting this pay as you go plan.Nokia 2730 Classic comes with a rakish body which is only 87.7 gm heavy. It has a TFT display screen which is 2.0 inches long and wide. The resolution of the display screen is of 240 x 320 pixels, and along with this it also supports 256 K colours.
Nokia has provided a 30 MB internal memory space in it, and it also supports an additional memory up to 2 GB with a micro SD card. Its inbuilt camera is of 2 MP, which has a resolution of 1600×1200 pixels.Nokia 1208 pay as you go is a reasonable handset which has a CSTN display screen, which is 1.5 inches long and wide. The resolution of the screen is of 96 x 68 pixels, and it also supports colours up to 65 K colours. It has an internal memory of just 4 MB. This gadget is available in two colours which are Red and Black.Nokia 2730 Classic Pay as You go, and Nokia 1208 Pay as You go can be easily bought from any of the leading mobile phone shopping portals for 24 x 7.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
New RF Glass Devices
Aurora Networks, a provider of next-generation cable network equipment, introduced new RF over Glass (RFoG) devices, rounding out its solutions for direct-fed and distributed RFoG architectures. The new products, including diplexer/return receivers, a PON filter module, two high-powered optical amplifiers and an MDU CPE device, support RFoG networks at the headend, in the field at virtual (remote) hub sites and at the home. The compact devices save space and are simple to install, reducing complexity while enhancing upstream performance for DOCSIS 3.0-enabled services.
John Dahlquist, vice president of marketing, Aurora Networks, calls RFoG “the network architecture of choice for cable operators that want to bring all-fiber connectivity to homes and businesses” – especially in low-density areas, new developments and MDUs. Aurora”s RFoG architecture also enables migration to full PON capabilities.
Additional announcements from Aurora included integrated power connectivity for the NC2000 optical node platform – making it easier to install in MDUs – and a series of full-spectrum transmitters that enable a cable network’s evolution to full QAM capabilities, including a seamless migration to future CMAP (Converged Multiservice Access Platform) deployment.
John Dahlquist, vice president of marketing, Aurora Networks, calls RFoG “the network architecture of choice for cable operators that want to bring all-fiber connectivity to homes and businesses” – especially in low-density areas, new developments and MDUs. Aurora”s RFoG architecture also enables migration to full PON capabilities.
Additional announcements from Aurora included integrated power connectivity for the NC2000 optical node platform – making it easier to install in MDUs – and a series of full-spectrum transmitters that enable a cable network’s evolution to full QAM capabilities, including a seamless migration to future CMAP (Converged Multiservice Access Platform) deployment.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
LB Games to Walmart
LOS ANGELES, Oct 19, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Left Behind Games Inc. (LFBG 0.00, -.00, -6.67%) , dba LB Games(R), today announced that its new PC game releases, LEFT BEHIND 3: Rise of the Antichrist and Charlie Church Mouse: Superpack have been shipped from its distributor and are expected to arrive at Walmart stores by the end of the week. Once shipments arrive, shelf placement is expected to occur by the end of the following week.
LB Games(R) CEO Troy Lyndon says, "I believe our distributor is the best in the game industry. Rather than ship our games to the main distribution center, to save time they were shipped directly to individual stores. We so appreciate having a billion-dollar distributor with Fortune 500 logistics management skill." As manufacturing continues for LB Games(R) products, games are expected to arrive in Christian & specialty retailers the first week of November, in plenty of time to take full advantage of this year's Christmas holiday selling season.
About Left Behind Games Inc.
Left Behind Games Inc., dba LB Games(R), dba Inspired Media Entertainment(TM), is publicly traded and a leading pioneer in the new genre of Christian video game software. For more information, go to www.leftbehindgames.com.
LB GAMES is a registered trademark and Inspired Media Entertainment is a trademark of Left Behind Games Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. All rights reserved. LEFT BEHIND is a registered trademark of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. All rights reserved.
Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains statements, which may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Those statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or expectations of Left Behind Games. Prospective investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that results may differ materially from such statements.
SOURCE: Left Behind Games Inc.
LB Games(R) CEO Troy Lyndon says, "I believe our distributor is the best in the game industry. Rather than ship our games to the main distribution center, to save time they were shipped directly to individual stores. We so appreciate having a billion-dollar distributor with Fortune 500 logistics management skill." As manufacturing continues for LB Games(R) products, games are expected to arrive in Christian & specialty retailers the first week of November, in plenty of time to take full advantage of this year's Christmas holiday selling season.
About Left Behind Games Inc.
Left Behind Games Inc., dba LB Games(R), dba Inspired Media Entertainment(TM), is publicly traded and a leading pioneer in the new genre of Christian video game software. For more information, go to www.leftbehindgames.com.
LB GAMES is a registered trademark and Inspired Media Entertainment is a trademark of Left Behind Games Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. All rights reserved. LEFT BEHIND is a registered trademark of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. All rights reserved.
Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains statements, which may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Those statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or expectations of Left Behind Games. Prospective investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that results may differ materially from such statements.
SOURCE: Left Behind Games Inc.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Miniature Medical Imaging
SAN ANTONIO, TX, Oct 18, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Given Imaging Ltd. (GIVN 17.00, -0.38, -2.19%) , the world leader in specialty GI products and pioneer of capsule endoscopy, today unveiled two new products: PillCam Express, a video capsule delivery device for patients who are unable to ingest the capsule or who have slow gastric emptying times, and PillCam SB 2-EX, a small bowel capsule which extends capsule operating time to a minimum of 12 hours for patients who are confirmed or believed to have slow motility. The company also launched an updated version of its proprietary software program, RAPID(R) 6.3, designed to work with all versions of Windows 7, improve the user experience and reduce potential for data errors.
PillCam Express, PillCam SB 2-EX and RAPID 6.3 can be seen, along with Given Imaging's entire line of products, at the Company's booth #715 at the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) Annual Scientific Meeting and Postgraduate Course taking place in San Antonio, Texas, from October 15 through October 20, 2010.
"Given Imaging's commitment to innovation is evidenced by our continuous introduction of new products and upgrades aimed at meeting the real-life needs of patients and the health care providers who care for them," said Homi Shamir, President and CEO, Given Imaging. "PillCam Express, PillCam SB 2-EX and RAPID 6.3 demonstrate that commitment to innovation, to patients and to serving the GI community."
PillCam(R) Express(TM) The PillCam Express video capsule delivery device enables capsule placement in patients who are unable to ingest the capsule or who have slow gastric emptying times and was designed to work specifically with the PillCam SB 2 family of video capsules. PillCam Express includes the following features:
PillCam Express, PillCam SB 2-EX and RAPID 6.3 can be seen, along with Given Imaging's entire line of products, at the Company's booth #715 at the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) Annual Scientific Meeting and Postgraduate Course taking place in San Antonio, Texas, from October 15 through October 20, 2010.
"Given Imaging's commitment to innovation is evidenced by our continuous introduction of new products and upgrades aimed at meeting the real-life needs of patients and the health care providers who care for them," said Homi Shamir, President and CEO, Given Imaging. "PillCam Express, PillCam SB 2-EX and RAPID 6.3 demonstrate that commitment to innovation, to patients and to serving the GI community."
PillCam(R) Express(TM) The PillCam Express video capsule delivery device enables capsule placement in patients who are unable to ingest the capsule or who have slow gastric emptying times and was designed to work specifically with the PillCam SB 2 family of video capsules. PillCam Express includes the following features:
Monday, October 18, 2010
Popular USA Charties
Here is a list of the top 10 U.S. charities and the contributions they received in 2009, followed by the increase or decrease from contributions in 2008:
1. United Way Worldwide, Alexandria, Va., $3.84 billion, -4.5 percent.
2. Salvation Army, Alexandria Va., $1.72 billion, -8.4 percent.
3. Catholic Charities USA, Alexandria, Va., $1.28 billion, 66.0 percent.
4. AmeriCares Foundation, Stamford, Conn., $1.19 billion, 18.1 percent.
5. Feed the Children, Oklahoma City, $1.19 billion, 1.2 percent.
6. Food for the Poor, Coconut Creek, Fla., $1.08 billion, -27.6 percent.
7. Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund, Boston, $952.7 million, -40.3 percent.
8. American Cancer Society, Atlanta, $897.6 million, -11.0 percent.
9. World Vision, Federal Way, Wash., $870.5 million, 4.5 percent.
10. The Y (formerly YMCA), Chicago, $774.7 million, -17.2 percent.
1. United Way Worldwide, Alexandria, Va., $3.84 billion, -4.5 percent.
2. Salvation Army, Alexandria Va., $1.72 billion, -8.4 percent.
3. Catholic Charities USA, Alexandria, Va., $1.28 billion, 66.0 percent.
4. AmeriCares Foundation, Stamford, Conn., $1.19 billion, 18.1 percent.
5. Feed the Children, Oklahoma City, $1.19 billion, 1.2 percent.
6. Food for the Poor, Coconut Creek, Fla., $1.08 billion, -27.6 percent.
7. Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund, Boston, $952.7 million, -40.3 percent.
8. American Cancer Society, Atlanta, $897.6 million, -11.0 percent.
9. World Vision, Federal Way, Wash., $870.5 million, 4.5 percent.
10. The Y (formerly YMCA), Chicago, $774.7 million, -17.2 percent.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
New Catalog for Easy Living
Surya's comprehensive catalog is delivered to all active customers twice each year at no cost. Surya's graphic and visual designers spend months organizing
photo shoots, planning and creating countless layouts and tracking the accuracy of colors in order to provide customers with a valuable marketing tool.
The latest Surya catalog features many new products, programs and services. The company is introducing a quick ship program with its Top 200 rugs, guaranteed to be in stock (5' x 8' and 8' x 11' sizes) and ship within 72 hours.
Surya also has highlighted several display and sampling programs that allow retailers to invest less in inventory and offer a wider range of products. In addition to more style and texture photos, rug specifications and details are listed with each individual rug, describing some of the elements and features that can't be seen from a photograph, such as hand-carved, viscose accents, thickness of the rugs and more.
"We want to provide our customers with tools that actually help them increase sales on the retail floor," said Satya Tiwari, president of Surya, Inc. "Our catalog has always been an effective instrument for our clients, but we feel we have taken our catalog to another level with this edition."
Surya remains a vertically integrated manufacturing company established in India in 1976 and continues to be a leading source for complete accessory solutions, supplying area rugs, wall décor, textiles and lighting. Surya currently exhibits in Atlanta, High Point, Las Vegas, New Delhi and New York.
photo shoots, planning and creating countless layouts and tracking the accuracy of colors in order to provide customers with a valuable marketing tool.
The latest Surya catalog features many new products, programs and services. The company is introducing a quick ship program with its Top 200 rugs, guaranteed to be in stock (5' x 8' and 8' x 11' sizes) and ship within 72 hours.
Surya also has highlighted several display and sampling programs that allow retailers to invest less in inventory and offer a wider range of products. In addition to more style and texture photos, rug specifications and details are listed with each individual rug, describing some of the elements and features that can't be seen from a photograph, such as hand-carved, viscose accents, thickness of the rugs and more.
"We want to provide our customers with tools that actually help them increase sales on the retail floor," said Satya Tiwari, president of Surya, Inc. "Our catalog has always been an effective instrument for our clients, but we feel we have taken our catalog to another level with this edition."
Surya remains a vertically integrated manufacturing company established in India in 1976 and continues to be a leading source for complete accessory solutions, supplying area rugs, wall décor, textiles and lighting. Surya currently exhibits in Atlanta, High Point, Las Vegas, New Delhi and New York.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Stem Cell Product Research
OCEANSIDE, Calif., Oct 14, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- International Stem Cell Corporation (ISCO 1.37, +0.24, +21.24%) , www.internationalstemcell.com, and a new firm to be formed by John Mauldin announced today the formation of a new joint marketing venture to launch a line of skin care products developed by ISCO's wholly owned subsidiary, Lifeline Skin Care, Inc. ("LSC"). Mauldin, a significant marketing talent, is president of Millennium Wave Investments and author of an economic letter that goes to over 1.5 million readers.
Lifeline Skin Care's products have been in active development for well over a year and involve a unique high-technology, patent pending formulation for skin rejuvenation cremes, developed using ISCO's proprietary "parthenogenetic" stem cells that do not require the use of fertilized embryos. The product was discovered during ISCO's therapeutic stem cell research that revealed the stem cell's potential applications in skin cell rejuvenation. Part of the discovery included developing a way to surround the proteins from the stem cells with a nanovesicle allowing for extended shelf life and enhanced delivery of the product to the skin. Independent third party testing indicates that the cremes (one for day and one for nighttime application) have significant positive effects on the look and feel of the skin.
"This represents an amazing leap forward in the combination of a variety of cutting edge technologies to yield products that have the potential to find significant consumer acceptance. The anti-aging market is extremely large, and Lifeline Skin Care is offering something completely new and different. We are excited about the prospects," said Kenneth Aldrich, Chairman of ISCO.
Because the LSC products involve a unique extract from living parthenogenetic stem cells, rather than "off the shelf" ingredients used by most skin care products, it takes additional time to manufacture the products. Building inventory in advance of demand is critical to avoid disappointing customers.
ISCO and LSC believe the collaboration with Mauldin will provide a much broader potential customer base and a much lower market cost per customer than the alternative marketing programs previously considered. As a result, LSC has revised its previously announced marketing launch plans to be certain that it will have adequate product on hand to meet initial demand.
The initial product offering will be to ISCO's own database of investors and followers, originally set to launch October and now scheduled for November to coordinate with Mauldin's timetable. That will be followed with an offering to Mauldin's extensive subscription base and to a select market of other potential purchasers.
Only after these initial offerings have been completed, involving a total of over 1.5 million potential customers, will more broad scale product offerings be made. "This will enable us to measure probable future demand, assure our loyal investors and Mauldin's subscribers and affiliates that they will be able to purchase all the products they require while allowing LSC to build an inventory of the unique stem cell extract that is at the heart of this new product," said Dr. Ruslan Semechkin, CEO of Lifeline Skin Care.
"We are extraordinarily excited to be able to offer LSC's products to our loyal client base in a way that assures they will be able to obtain the product they want, plus monthly refills as required, in spite of the fact that LSC's products are unique and require time and care by many people to bring to market," said John Mauldin, founder and Chairman of Millennium. "This is a truly revolutionary approach to skin care. Early test results are very promising and I am excited to be associated with a company of the scientific reputation of International Stem Cell Corporation and their world-renowned staff."
ABOUT INTERNATIONAL STEM CELL CORPORATION (ISCO.OB)
International Stem Cell Corporation is a California-based biotechnology company focused on therapeutic and research products. ISCO's core technology, parthenogenesis, results in creation of pluripotent human stem cells from unfertilized oocytes (eggs). These proprietary cells avoid ethical issues associated with use or destruction of viable human embryos and, unlike most other major stem cell types, can be immune matched and be a source of therapeutic cells with minimal rejection after transplantation into hundreds of millions of individuals of differing racial groups. ISCO also produces and markets specialized cells and growth media for therapeutic research worldwide through its subsidiary, Lifeline Cell Technology, and is developing a line of cosmeceutical products via its subsidiary, Lifeline Skin Care. ISCO is advancing novel human stem cell-based therapies where cells have been proven to be efficacious but traditional small molecule and protein therapeutics have not. More information is available on ISCO's website, www.internationalstemcell.com.
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Key Words: Stem cells, parthenogenesis, biotechnology, skin care
SOURCE: International Stem Cell Corporation
International Stem Cell Corporation
Kenneth C. Aldrich, Chairman
1-760-940-6383
kaldrich@intlstemcell.com
or
Lifeine Skin Care, Inc.
Ruslan Semechkin, Ph.D., President & CEO
Vice President, ISCO
ras@intlstemcell.com
Lifeline Skin Care's products have been in active development for well over a year and involve a unique high-technology, patent pending formulation for skin rejuvenation cremes, developed using ISCO's proprietary "parthenogenetic" stem cells that do not require the use of fertilized embryos. The product was discovered during ISCO's therapeutic stem cell research that revealed the stem cell's potential applications in skin cell rejuvenation. Part of the discovery included developing a way to surround the proteins from the stem cells with a nanovesicle allowing for extended shelf life and enhanced delivery of the product to the skin. Independent third party testing indicates that the cremes (one for day and one for nighttime application) have significant positive effects on the look and feel of the skin.
"This represents an amazing leap forward in the combination of a variety of cutting edge technologies to yield products that have the potential to find significant consumer acceptance. The anti-aging market is extremely large, and Lifeline Skin Care is offering something completely new and different. We are excited about the prospects," said Kenneth Aldrich, Chairman of ISCO.
Because the LSC products involve a unique extract from living parthenogenetic stem cells, rather than "off the shelf" ingredients used by most skin care products, it takes additional time to manufacture the products. Building inventory in advance of demand is critical to avoid disappointing customers.
ISCO and LSC believe the collaboration with Mauldin will provide a much broader potential customer base and a much lower market cost per customer than the alternative marketing programs previously considered. As a result, LSC has revised its previously announced marketing launch plans to be certain that it will have adequate product on hand to meet initial demand.
The initial product offering will be to ISCO's own database of investors and followers, originally set to launch October and now scheduled for November to coordinate with Mauldin's timetable. That will be followed with an offering to Mauldin's extensive subscription base and to a select market of other potential purchasers.
Only after these initial offerings have been completed, involving a total of over 1.5 million potential customers, will more broad scale product offerings be made. "This will enable us to measure probable future demand, assure our loyal investors and Mauldin's subscribers and affiliates that they will be able to purchase all the products they require while allowing LSC to build an inventory of the unique stem cell extract that is at the heart of this new product," said Dr. Ruslan Semechkin, CEO of Lifeline Skin Care.
"We are extraordinarily excited to be able to offer LSC's products to our loyal client base in a way that assures they will be able to obtain the product they want, plus monthly refills as required, in spite of the fact that LSC's products are unique and require time and care by many people to bring to market," said John Mauldin, founder and Chairman of Millennium. "This is a truly revolutionary approach to skin care. Early test results are very promising and I am excited to be associated with a company of the scientific reputation of International Stem Cell Corporation and their world-renowned staff."
ABOUT INTERNATIONAL STEM CELL CORPORATION (ISCO.OB)
International Stem Cell Corporation is a California-based biotechnology company focused on therapeutic and research products. ISCO's core technology, parthenogenesis, results in creation of pluripotent human stem cells from unfertilized oocytes (eggs). These proprietary cells avoid ethical issues associated with use or destruction of viable human embryos and, unlike most other major stem cell types, can be immune matched and be a source of therapeutic cells with minimal rejection after transplantation into hundreds of millions of individuals of differing racial groups. ISCO also produces and markets specialized cells and growth media for therapeutic research worldwide through its subsidiary, Lifeline Cell Technology, and is developing a line of cosmeceutical products via its subsidiary, Lifeline Skin Care. ISCO is advancing novel human stem cell-based therapies where cells have been proven to be efficacious but traditional small molecule and protein therapeutics have not. More information is available on ISCO's website, www.internationalstemcell.com.
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Key Words: Stem cells, parthenogenesis, biotechnology, skin care
SOURCE: International Stem Cell Corporation
International Stem Cell Corporation
Kenneth C. Aldrich, Chairman
1-760-940-6383
kaldrich@intlstemcell.com
or
Lifeine Skin Care, Inc.
Ruslan Semechkin, Ph.D., President & CEO
Vice President, ISCO
ras@intlstemcell.com
Thursday, October 14, 2010
BiddingforGood.com
Ever dream of owning your own private island? Or how about a Paris Hilton-autographed stapler? Such a stapler (see photo above) went for $4,101 on a bidding and auction website. But wait. Before you throw your own stapler at the wall, it may help to know that someone's fascination with the party-hopping heiress actually did some good.
BiddingForGood.com, which dedicated its entire business model to benefiting those in need, passed a major milestone today of $100 million in funds raised to support charities and schools across the USA. The "shopping for good" platform connects consumers and marketers to thousands of non-profit auction events each day.
According to the company, top-selling auction categories include travel, dining and, yes, unique one-of-a-kind items such as the Hilton stapler or experiences such as a meet-and-greet with Lady Gaga. Driven by proprietary algorithms developed in partnership with a professor at the Harvard School of Business, the platform's ability to help others often gets bidders revved up.
"What I love about BiddingForGood is the combination of great items and giving back. I visit every day," says Scott Allen, a regular bidder from San Diego.
This enthusaism has led to big returns for non-profit partners. According to the company, clients have raised $61 million in reported sponsorship revenue, almost $500,000 in cash donations, and slightly less than $250,000 in ticket sales from their fundraising platform.
"Online is where the world is going," said Jennifer Nelson of Cancer Community Center in South Portland, Maine. "We have gotten more bids, raised more money and delivered more value to our item donors by using BiddingForGood"
BiddingForGood.com, which dedicated its entire business model to benefiting those in need, passed a major milestone today of $100 million in funds raised to support charities and schools across the USA. The "shopping for good" platform connects consumers and marketers to thousands of non-profit auction events each day.
According to the company, top-selling auction categories include travel, dining and, yes, unique one-of-a-kind items such as the Hilton stapler or experiences such as a meet-and-greet with Lady Gaga. Driven by proprietary algorithms developed in partnership with a professor at the Harvard School of Business, the platform's ability to help others often gets bidders revved up.
"What I love about BiddingForGood is the combination of great items and giving back. I visit every day," says Scott Allen, a regular bidder from San Diego.
This enthusaism has led to big returns for non-profit partners. According to the company, clients have raised $61 million in reported sponsorship revenue, almost $500,000 in cash donations, and slightly less than $250,000 in ticket sales from their fundraising platform.
"Online is where the world is going," said Jennifer Nelson of Cancer Community Center in South Portland, Maine. "We have gotten more bids, raised more money and delivered more value to our item donors by using BiddingForGood"
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Website to Have New Product List
Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (RELL 10.81, +0.08, +0.71%) , today announced the release of a New Products Selector Guide on its website: www.RELL.com. The selector guide provides easy access to the latest components from the leading RF/Wireless and Power Conversion suppliers and is now available for download as an interactive PDF from the website's "What's New" section.
The New Products Selector Guide will be updated monthly with components added to RELL.com. Each New Products Selector Guide will be organized by product category, with parts listed by manufacturer's part number. Links to datasheets and part detail pages on the website are included for each part, in addition to parametric data for key attributes.
The October 2010 guide contains over 400 new products released over the last twelve months.
About the RF, Wireless & Power Division (RFPD) of Richardson Electronics, Ltd.
RFPD, a division of Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (RELL 10.81, +0.08, +0.71%) , is a global provider of engineered solutions and a global distributor of electronic components to the RF and wireless communications market and the industrial power conversion market. RFPD designs, manufactures and distributes discrete devices, components, and assemblies used in RF and wireless infrastructure, communications networks, digital broadcasting, defense, and power conversion. More information is available online at www.rell.com.
The New Products Selector Guide will be updated monthly with components added to RELL.com. Each New Products Selector Guide will be organized by product category, with parts listed by manufacturer's part number. Links to datasheets and part detail pages on the website are included for each part, in addition to parametric data for key attributes.
The October 2010 guide contains over 400 new products released over the last twelve months.
About the RF, Wireless & Power Division (RFPD) of Richardson Electronics, Ltd.
RFPD, a division of Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (RELL 10.81, +0.08, +0.71%) , is a global provider of engineered solutions and a global distributor of electronic components to the RF and wireless communications market and the industrial power conversion market. RFPD designs, manufactures and distributes discrete devices, components, and assemblies used in RF and wireless infrastructure, communications networks, digital broadcasting, defense, and power conversion. More information is available online at www.rell.com.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
A Glove Gets the Industry Love
Ironclad Performance Wear Corporation (ICPW 0.07, -0.01, -12.50%) , the recognized leader in high-performance task-specific gloves and apparel, today announced that its KONG(R) Waterproof glove, an expansion of the KONG line of technical performance gloves for the oil & gas industry, has been named the "2010 New Product of the Year" for hand protection by Occupational Health & Safety magazine. The award recognizes the KONG Waterproof glove for innovation, quality and excellence in customer service.
A photo accompanying this release is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=8138
The KONG Waterproof combines the impact protection features of the award-winning KONG Original with technologies which make the glove waterproof and cold weather resistant. These features are critically important in environments such as off-shore drilling platforms where extreme cold wet conditions exist. The glove enables workers to remain on the job longer and protect their hands from becoming too cold or numb. The KONG Original, considered the "gold standard" for oil and gas extraction worker hand safety, has also been recognized by the U.S. Department of the Interior for exceptional performance in enhancing hand safety.
"Ironclad's KONG glove line for the oil and gas industry, with technology specifically designed for these uniquely hostile environments, has become this industry's standard for workplace safety," said Fred Castro, vice president of sales for Ironclad Performance Wear. "This honor by OHS magazine, and the tremendous level of interest which Ironclad received at the National Safety Council Congress & Expo last week, continues to demonstrate that Ironclad is the recognized leader in industrial hand safety."
The KONG glove line was developed in partnership with Orr Safety, a worldwide distributor of safety equipment, and members of the oil & gas industry's safety council. KONG gloves are available in three styles -- KONG Original, KONG Waterproof and KONG Super Dexterity. Each was designed and purpose-built to meet the unique challenges encountered by workers in the oil & gas industry.
KONG gloves are available through Ironclad Performance Wear and Orr Safety (www.orrsafety.com).
About Ironclad Performance Wear Corporation
Ironclad Performance Wear is a leader in high-performance task-specific work gloves and apparel. It created the performance work glove category in 1998, and continues to leverage its leadership position in the safety, construction and industrial markets through the design, development and distribution of specialized task-specific gloves for industries such as oil & gas extraction; automotive; and police, fire, first-responder and military. Ironclad engineers and manufactures its products with a focus on innovation, design, advanced material science and durability. Ironclad's gloves and apparel are available through industrial suppliers, hardware stores, home centers, lumber yards, and sporting goods retailers nationwide; and through authorized distributors in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia.
The Ironclad Performance Wear Corporation logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=7349
Built Tough for the Industrial Athlete(TM)
For more information on Ironclad, please visit www.ironclad.com.
The photo is also available via AP PhotoExpress.
This news release was distributed by GlobeNewswire, www.globenewswire.com
SOURCE: Ironclad Performance Wear Corporation
CONTACT: Ironclad
Chris Miller, Director of Marketing
(310) 643-7800 x127
chrism@ironclad.com
Lorna Miller, Media Relations
(310) 496-0930
lornam@ironclad.com
A photo accompanying this release is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=8138
The KONG Waterproof combines the impact protection features of the award-winning KONG Original with technologies which make the glove waterproof and cold weather resistant. These features are critically important in environments such as off-shore drilling platforms where extreme cold wet conditions exist. The glove enables workers to remain on the job longer and protect their hands from becoming too cold or numb. The KONG Original, considered the "gold standard" for oil and gas extraction worker hand safety, has also been recognized by the U.S. Department of the Interior for exceptional performance in enhancing hand safety.
"Ironclad's KONG glove line for the oil and gas industry, with technology specifically designed for these uniquely hostile environments, has become this industry's standard for workplace safety," said Fred Castro, vice president of sales for Ironclad Performance Wear. "This honor by OHS magazine, and the tremendous level of interest which Ironclad received at the National Safety Council Congress & Expo last week, continues to demonstrate that Ironclad is the recognized leader in industrial hand safety."
The KONG glove line was developed in partnership with Orr Safety, a worldwide distributor of safety equipment, and members of the oil & gas industry's safety council. KONG gloves are available in three styles -- KONG Original, KONG Waterproof and KONG Super Dexterity. Each was designed and purpose-built to meet the unique challenges encountered by workers in the oil & gas industry.
KONG gloves are available through Ironclad Performance Wear and Orr Safety (www.orrsafety.com).
About Ironclad Performance Wear Corporation
Ironclad Performance Wear is a leader in high-performance task-specific work gloves and apparel. It created the performance work glove category in 1998, and continues to leverage its leadership position in the safety, construction and industrial markets through the design, development and distribution of specialized task-specific gloves for industries such as oil & gas extraction; automotive; and police, fire, first-responder and military. Ironclad engineers and manufactures its products with a focus on innovation, design, advanced material science and durability. Ironclad's gloves and apparel are available through industrial suppliers, hardware stores, home centers, lumber yards, and sporting goods retailers nationwide; and through authorized distributors in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia.
The Ironclad Performance Wear Corporation logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=7349
Built Tough for the Industrial Athlete(TM)
For more information on Ironclad, please visit www.ironclad.com.
The photo is also available via AP PhotoExpress.
This news release was distributed by GlobeNewswire, www.globenewswire.com
SOURCE: Ironclad Performance Wear Corporation
CONTACT: Ironclad
Chris Miller, Director of Marketing
(310) 643-7800 x127
chrism@ironclad.com
Lorna Miller, Media Relations
(310) 496-0930
lornam@ironclad.com
Sunday, October 10, 2010
New Insurance Available for Used Trucks
American Truck Protection (ATP), a division of truck warranty leader National Truck Protection (NTP), today announced the introduction of a new coverage class of warranties called TITANIUM.
ATP created the TITANIUM package in response to its customers’ requests. “Our customers told us that they needed a warranty that had more coverage than the standard ATP line, but not as much coverage as the comprehensive NTP line, so we created a new product that is exactly what they are looking for,” said Robert S. Amico, president of NTP. “In essence we created an ATP hybrid that is a natural brand extension, and this product directly responds to their needs,” he continued. “To my knowledge, we are the first company to custom tailor coverage in this way. In some ways, the creation of TITANIUM can be characterized as mass customization, he added”.
The ATP and NTP products provide specific solutions to specific customer needs. The company boasts the most extensive as well as comprehensive coverage options in the industry. “We are confident that the addition of TITANIUM will indeed satisfy the needs in the marketplace and enable us to continue our strong pattern of growth,” Amico continued.
In just eighteen months, ATP has become the fastest growing independent provider of warranties in its category and the company continues to lead the segment with new product and service offerings. ATP was founded to fill an underserved segment of independent used truck dealers. Since ATP’s inception, the company has signed an impressive list of more than 500 registered dealers. ATP warranties feature quick inspections, easy claims processing and, perhaps most importantly, a significant value-add to any used truck.
About NTP Inc.
NTP Inc., based in Cranford, NJ, is the leading independent provider of warranty and service contracts to the North American trucking industry. NTP, celebrating its 26th year, provides private label warranties to major OEMs as well as extended service contracts to the used truck segment through its extensive network of corporate and independent dealers. NTP provides the most comprehensive repair and breakdown management services in the industry. For information, please visit www.ntpwarranty.com
NTP is a portfolio company of Palladian Capital Partners LLC, a New York based private equity firm. Palladian teams with management in the middle market segment. Visit www.palladiancap.com for additional information.
Read more: http://www.kansascity.com/2010/10/08/2290440/american-truck-protection-releases.html#ixzz11uBKkL4S
ATP created the TITANIUM package in response to its customers’ requests. “Our customers told us that they needed a warranty that had more coverage than the standard ATP line, but not as much coverage as the comprehensive NTP line, so we created a new product that is exactly what they are looking for,” said Robert S. Amico, president of NTP. “In essence we created an ATP hybrid that is a natural brand extension, and this product directly responds to their needs,” he continued. “To my knowledge, we are the first company to custom tailor coverage in this way. In some ways, the creation of TITANIUM can be characterized as mass customization, he added”.
The ATP and NTP products provide specific solutions to specific customer needs. The company boasts the most extensive as well as comprehensive coverage options in the industry. “We are confident that the addition of TITANIUM will indeed satisfy the needs in the marketplace and enable us to continue our strong pattern of growth,” Amico continued.
In just eighteen months, ATP has become the fastest growing independent provider of warranties in its category and the company continues to lead the segment with new product and service offerings. ATP was founded to fill an underserved segment of independent used truck dealers. Since ATP’s inception, the company has signed an impressive list of more than 500 registered dealers. ATP warranties feature quick inspections, easy claims processing and, perhaps most importantly, a significant value-add to any used truck.
About NTP Inc.
NTP Inc., based in Cranford, NJ, is the leading independent provider of warranty and service contracts to the North American trucking industry. NTP, celebrating its 26th year, provides private label warranties to major OEMs as well as extended service contracts to the used truck segment through its extensive network of corporate and independent dealers. NTP provides the most comprehensive repair and breakdown management services in the industry. For information, please visit www.ntpwarranty.com
NTP is a portfolio company of Palladian Capital Partners LLC, a New York based private equity firm. Palladian teams with management in the middle market segment. Visit www.palladiancap.com for additional information.
Read more: http://www.kansascity.com/2010/10/08/2290440/american-truck-protection-releases.html#ixzz11uBKkL4S
Saturday, October 09, 2010
Tile Mat Set Wins Award
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct 08, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Grace Construction Products today announced that Bondera(TM) TileMatSet (www.bonderatilematset.com) has been named the "Best New Product" of the year at Hanley Wood's 2010 Remodeling Show. Bondera, a tile adhesive that uses advanced pressure-sensitive technology to eliminate the need for mortar and mastic, is water resistant and ideal for tiling kitchen walls, backsplashes and countertops, bathroom walls and countertops, and tub and shower surrounds.
"We are very excited that Bondera has been chosen as the 'Best New Product' at this year's Remodeling Show," said Rob Madore, product manager at Grace Construction Products. "At a show with so many innovative products, it's an honor to be recognized for achieving our goal of creating an easy-to-use product that simplifies do-it-yourself tiling."
The 2010 Remodeling Show, produced by Hanley Wood Exhibitions and sponsored by the National Association of Home Builders, was held from September 14-17 at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Maryland. More than 300 companies showcased products in categories including sustainable/green building products, exterior and interior building products and materials, home automation, interior finishes, kitchen and bath, weatherization products, backyard building, decking surfaces and materials, docks and outdoor living, tools, vehicles and jobsite preparation.
Bondera TileMatSet was displayed at the Grace Construction booth, and was featured in a "Fast and Accurate Tile" bathroom clinic run by DIY expert Mark Clement of "MyFixItUpLife." Bondera TileMatSet is available at Lowe's stores nationwide and on www.Lowes.com. For more information on Bondera, visit www.BonderaTileMatSet.com.
About Grace Construction Products
Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Grace Construction Products, an operating segment of W. R. Grace & Co. -- Conn. (GRA 29.26, +0.38, +1.32%) , is a world-leading provider of technically superior concrete admixtures, fibers, surface treatments and liquid pigments that make concrete stronger, longer lasting, crack resistant, aesthetically pleasing and cost efficient. The company also manufactures additives for cement processing, fire protection, fire stops, waterproofing and masonry products, and has more than 125 plants and sales offices around the world. For more information about Grace Construction Products, customers can contact their local Grace Construction Products salesperson or visit http://www.GraceConstruction.com.
Grace is a leading global supplier of catalysts and other products to petroleum refiners; catalysts for the manufacture of plastics; silica-based engineered and specialty materials for a wide range of industrial applications; sealants and coatings for food and beverage packaging, and specialty chemicals, additives and building materials for commercial and residential construction. With annual sales of more than $3 billion, Grace has about 6,000 employees and operations in over 40 countries. For more information, visit Grace's web site at www.grace.com.
About The Remodeling Show
The Remodeling Show is the only national remodeler-centric event bringing together the entire remodeling industry face-to-face annually. Launched in 1991 by NAHB and then partnered with since 2001, this event has expanded to represent all facets of the remodeling community -- kitchen and bath; home improvement; aging-in-place; sustainable remodeling; plus all the tools and services that go into executing these types of projects. Knowing the emphasis on education this event provides on-the-show-floor, in the classroom and even in the hallways; our attendees schedule their projects around the Remodeling Show.
Bondera(TM) is a trademark (registration pending) of W. R. Grace & Co.--Conn.
SOURCE: Grace Construction Products
for Grace Construction Products
Ashley Reilly, 617-646-3314
areilly@schneiderpr.com
"We are very excited that Bondera has been chosen as the 'Best New Product' at this year's Remodeling Show," said Rob Madore, product manager at Grace Construction Products. "At a show with so many innovative products, it's an honor to be recognized for achieving our goal of creating an easy-to-use product that simplifies do-it-yourself tiling."
The 2010 Remodeling Show, produced by Hanley Wood Exhibitions and sponsored by the National Association of Home Builders, was held from September 14-17 at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Maryland. More than 300 companies showcased products in categories including sustainable/green building products, exterior and interior building products and materials, home automation, interior finishes, kitchen and bath, weatherization products, backyard building, decking surfaces and materials, docks and outdoor living, tools, vehicles and jobsite preparation.
Bondera TileMatSet was displayed at the Grace Construction booth, and was featured in a "Fast and Accurate Tile" bathroom clinic run by DIY expert Mark Clement of "MyFixItUpLife." Bondera TileMatSet is available at Lowe's stores nationwide and on www.Lowes.com. For more information on Bondera, visit www.BonderaTileMatSet.com.
About Grace Construction Products
Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Grace Construction Products, an operating segment of W. R. Grace & Co. -- Conn. (GRA 29.26, +0.38, +1.32%) , is a world-leading provider of technically superior concrete admixtures, fibers, surface treatments and liquid pigments that make concrete stronger, longer lasting, crack resistant, aesthetically pleasing and cost efficient. The company also manufactures additives for cement processing, fire protection, fire stops, waterproofing and masonry products, and has more than 125 plants and sales offices around the world. For more information about Grace Construction Products, customers can contact their local Grace Construction Products salesperson or visit http://www.GraceConstruction.com.
Grace is a leading global supplier of catalysts and other products to petroleum refiners; catalysts for the manufacture of plastics; silica-based engineered and specialty materials for a wide range of industrial applications; sealants and coatings for food and beverage packaging, and specialty chemicals, additives and building materials for commercial and residential construction. With annual sales of more than $3 billion, Grace has about 6,000 employees and operations in over 40 countries. For more information, visit Grace's web site at www.grace.com.
About The Remodeling Show
The Remodeling Show is the only national remodeler-centric event bringing together the entire remodeling industry face-to-face annually. Launched in 1991 by NAHB and then partnered with since 2001, this event has expanded to represent all facets of the remodeling community -- kitchen and bath; home improvement; aging-in-place; sustainable remodeling; plus all the tools and services that go into executing these types of projects. Knowing the emphasis on education this event provides on-the-show-floor, in the classroom and even in the hallways; our attendees schedule their projects around the Remodeling Show.
Bondera(TM) is a trademark (registration pending) of W. R. Grace & Co.--Conn.
SOURCE: Grace Construction Products
for Grace Construction Products
Ashley Reilly, 617-646-3314
areilly@schneiderpr.com
Friday, October 08, 2010
GPS Golf Gadget Now Taking Orders
PAWLEYS ISLAND -- Now that Michael Owens has moved the production of his invention out of the garage workshop of his Pawleys Island home, he's prepared for the GPS Quick Clip to explode in popularity.
Until he hired Wright Plastic Products in August to produce them, Owens had been making rudimentary versions of the device that securely holds personal golf GPS devices and laser rangefinders in place on golf carts.
Wright, an automotive interior parts producer in the Detroit area, is producing the GPS Quick Clip through an injection molding process. Owens has an outstanding order of 1,200 units of the universal mount, which he sells for $29.95.The GPS Quick Clip easily attaches to a golf cart side post by means of a small but powerful neodymium magnet with 50 pounds of pull. The clip is compatible with hand-held GPS units produced by all the leading manufacturers including Skycaddie, Garmin, Golf Buddy, SonoCaddie and Bushnell. Owens is in the process of making a heavy-duty Quick Clip for heavier range finders, including the Bushnell Medalist.
The popularity of the GPS Quick Clip was boosted with its selection as one of the three best new golf products for 2010 out of more than 250 new golf products at the 2010 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Fla., in January. The honor was voted on by show attendees, and since the PGA Show he has sold more than 2,000 units produced mainly in his garage.
"It was amazing," Owens said of the Merchandise Show. "It was expensive, but it was the best thing I ever did, just for the business and contacts."
Owens rented a 3-by-3-foot space in the new-products section near the entrance of the show, and also had a 10-by-10 booth elsewhere on the showroom floor. He brought a couple hundred GPS Quick Clips and gave most away to pros, many of whom have ordered them to sell in their golf shops.
The idea to make the first Quick Clip came to Owens a couple years ago while he was playing at True Blue Plantation with a friend who was using a cart mount for a Skycaddie that Owens considered flimsy and unreliable. He also saw other friends putting GPS units in their pockets, in cart cupholders, seats or open spaces in the dashboard area.
GPS units can be viewed in the Quick Clip mount without removing if carts can be driven to the ball's location.
Owens created about six prototype versions of the mount in his garage over several months and gave them to his friends to test on the course.
He has filed a trademark and has a patent pending, and he estimates he has spent about $45,000 getting to this point with his invention.
"The patent was not expensive, but the patent attorney was expensive," Owens said.
Among his expenses, he said he paid $5,000 for a patent attorney, $11,000 to create the injection mold, and about $8,000 for the PGA Show including travel expenses. Creating a website was also costly.
"I'm spending my retirement money. My IRA is dwindling," Owens said. "Fortunately the stock market is coming back a little bit. I'm hoping to be able to put money back into my IRA account with the current marketing campaign we have."
Owens has hired John Brand of Brand Design Inc. of Washington, D.C., to be the marketing director for the product. "I can't do it myself and have no clue how to do it," Owens said.
The GPS Quick Clip is available at GPSQuickClip.com, at some golf course pro shops and in some retail stores, though few are on the Grand Strand. There is a list of carriers on the product's website.
The Quick Clip is not in Golf Dimensions, PGA Tour Superstore or Dick's Sporting Goods, but Owens is working on contacting company executives to get his product in those stores.
"I wasn't really able to contact anybody up until August because I was making them in my garage," he said.
Owens recently bought a list of 21,000 e-mail and mailing addresses of Skycaddie purchasers, and he's initially mailing sales brochures to 3,000 people on the list. He said research shows 5 percent to 7 percent can be expected to purchase a Quick Clip, but he's hoping for a higher percentage.
Owens, 61, has received the support of his wife of 39 years, Donna, in the GPS Quick Clip endeavor, and said that even if he knew the eventual cost he'd do it all over again.
"Yeah, I would have done it anyway," Owens said. "Everybody that has come in contact with it thinks it's the best thing since sliced bread. I get e-mails from people just about every day telling me how much they like it. Things like that keep me going."
He's hoping the product continues to gain exposure and popularity. "I just don't know how long it's going to take," Owens said. "I'm hoping to make a lot of money, but I'd like to just break even. A lot of people lose a lot of money with inventions. It may be a year or two before it really takes off. What I really want is for someone to buy the patent from me."
The GPS Quick Clip has a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee as well as a lifetime repair warranty.
Until he hired Wright Plastic Products in August to produce them, Owens had been making rudimentary versions of the device that securely holds personal golf GPS devices and laser rangefinders in place on golf carts.
Wright, an automotive interior parts producer in the Detroit area, is producing the GPS Quick Clip through an injection molding process. Owens has an outstanding order of 1,200 units of the universal mount, which he sells for $29.95.The GPS Quick Clip easily attaches to a golf cart side post by means of a small but powerful neodymium magnet with 50 pounds of pull. The clip is compatible with hand-held GPS units produced by all the leading manufacturers including Skycaddie, Garmin, Golf Buddy, SonoCaddie and Bushnell. Owens is in the process of making a heavy-duty Quick Clip for heavier range finders, including the Bushnell Medalist.
The popularity of the GPS Quick Clip was boosted with its selection as one of the three best new golf products for 2010 out of more than 250 new golf products at the 2010 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Fla., in January. The honor was voted on by show attendees, and since the PGA Show he has sold more than 2,000 units produced mainly in his garage.
"It was amazing," Owens said of the Merchandise Show. "It was expensive, but it was the best thing I ever did, just for the business and contacts."
Owens rented a 3-by-3-foot space in the new-products section near the entrance of the show, and also had a 10-by-10 booth elsewhere on the showroom floor. He brought a couple hundred GPS Quick Clips and gave most away to pros, many of whom have ordered them to sell in their golf shops.
The idea to make the first Quick Clip came to Owens a couple years ago while he was playing at True Blue Plantation with a friend who was using a cart mount for a Skycaddie that Owens considered flimsy and unreliable. He also saw other friends putting GPS units in their pockets, in cart cupholders, seats or open spaces in the dashboard area.
GPS units can be viewed in the Quick Clip mount without removing if carts can be driven to the ball's location.
Owens created about six prototype versions of the mount in his garage over several months and gave them to his friends to test on the course.
He has filed a trademark and has a patent pending, and he estimates he has spent about $45,000 getting to this point with his invention.
"The patent was not expensive, but the patent attorney was expensive," Owens said.
Among his expenses, he said he paid $5,000 for a patent attorney, $11,000 to create the injection mold, and about $8,000 for the PGA Show including travel expenses. Creating a website was also costly.
"I'm spending my retirement money. My IRA is dwindling," Owens said. "Fortunately the stock market is coming back a little bit. I'm hoping to be able to put money back into my IRA account with the current marketing campaign we have."
Owens has hired John Brand of Brand Design Inc. of Washington, D.C., to be the marketing director for the product. "I can't do it myself and have no clue how to do it," Owens said.
The GPS Quick Clip is available at GPSQuickClip.com, at some golf course pro shops and in some retail stores, though few are on the Grand Strand. There is a list of carriers on the product's website.
The Quick Clip is not in Golf Dimensions, PGA Tour Superstore or Dick's Sporting Goods, but Owens is working on contacting company executives to get his product in those stores.
"I wasn't really able to contact anybody up until August because I was making them in my garage," he said.
Owens recently bought a list of 21,000 e-mail and mailing addresses of Skycaddie purchasers, and he's initially mailing sales brochures to 3,000 people on the list. He said research shows 5 percent to 7 percent can be expected to purchase a Quick Clip, but he's hoping for a higher percentage.
Owens, 61, has received the support of his wife of 39 years, Donna, in the GPS Quick Clip endeavor, and said that even if he knew the eventual cost he'd do it all over again.
"Yeah, I would have done it anyway," Owens said. "Everybody that has come in contact with it thinks it's the best thing since sliced bread. I get e-mails from people just about every day telling me how much they like it. Things like that keep me going."
He's hoping the product continues to gain exposure and popularity. "I just don't know how long it's going to take," Owens said. "I'm hoping to make a lot of money, but I'd like to just break even. A lot of people lose a lot of money with inventions. It may be a year or two before it really takes off. What I really want is for someone to buy the patent from me."
The GPS Quick Clip has a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee as well as a lifetime repair warranty.
Thursday, October 07, 2010
Eva Mendes Credits Angelina Jolie with Charity Inspiration
Eva Mendes has credited Angelina Jolie with inspiring her celebrity peers to help good causes - because the philanthropic actress has made charity work "cool."
Jolie is a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations and travels across the world for good causes.
This year alone has she visited refugees in South America, displaced children in Haiti and flood victims in Pakistan.
And Mendes, who has signed up to work with sick kids through the Art of Elysium Foundation, admits she is thoroughly impressed with Jolie's efforts to make the world a better place.
She tells Fox News, "I have to say that Angelina Jolie did something really interesting when she became 'Angelina Jolie.' She took all that light and attention she was getting and she shined that light on important causes. I think that's pretty incredible and she was the one that made it cool to do all that."
Jolie is a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations and travels across the world for good causes.
This year alone has she visited refugees in South America, displaced children in Haiti and flood victims in Pakistan.
And Mendes, who has signed up to work with sick kids through the Art of Elysium Foundation, admits she is thoroughly impressed with Jolie's efforts to make the world a better place.
She tells Fox News, "I have to say that Angelina Jolie did something really interesting when she became 'Angelina Jolie.' She took all that light and attention she was getting and she shined that light on important causes. I think that's pretty incredible and she was the one that made it cool to do all that."
Wednesday, October 06, 2010
Housing Discounts for Volunteer Hours
/newswire/ - Houston, TX, United States, 10/04/2010 - Preferred Corporate Housing, a nationwide furnished housing provider, is looking to ‘Pay it Forward’ by offering discounts on services in exchange for volunteer hours.
Preferred Corporate Housing, one of the nation’s premier temporary housing providers is launching a program that will give its guests the opportunity to receive a significant discount off their monthly housing rate in exchange for at least 4 hours of their time. They are calling the program, ‘Preferred Charity Helpers,’ which is a play on the letters from their business name (PCH). Through this program, Preferred Corporate Housing is partnering with Habitat for Humanity and Feeding America, along with various other organizations that offer volunteering opportunities all over the United States.
“We came up with the idea while trying to figure out ways we could get involved in our community,” said Samantha Elliott, President of Preferred Corporate Housing. “We provide temporary housing for people all over the U.S. in conjunction with relocations, temporary assignments, installation programs, and many other individual needs, so we thought this program would impact multiple communities an could create a viral awareness of how easy it is to get involved,” said Elliott.
Here’s an example of how the program works: A project manager from Houston has been assigned a temporary project in St Louis, MO, so he is staying in a fully furnished PCH apartment. He is away from his family, and doesn’t have much of a social life while he’s there, but is always looking for something to do on the days he is not working. Through PCH’s Online Housing Manager and Preferred Charity Helper webpage (corporates.com/charity.php), he can search for local volunteer opportunities from various charity organizations, and in exchange for his volunteer time, PCH will discount his rent.
“We call it a win-win-win solution,” said Michelle Velasquez, Special Projects Coordinator at PCH. “Local communities and volunteer organizations get qualified volunteers, our guests receive discounted rates which they can take back to their corporate offices and budgets, and by facilitating this process, we have planted a seed about the good that can come from community involvement. We’re hoping this program will create a viral movement, and that our guests will take their stories and savings back to their corporate offices and entice other coworkers to get involved as well,” said Velasquez.
In conjunction with the launch of the Preferred Charity Helpers Program, PCH employees will volunteer at the Houston Food Bank on October 9th, 2010. For more information about the Preferred Charity Helpers Program, please contact Michelle Velasquez at (800) 960-0102.
About Preferred Corporate Housing
Preferred Corporate Housing (corporates.com) is the premier, nationwide extended-stay lodging partner for relocating employees, temporary assignments, recurring projects, and corporate training programs. Corporations and human resource managers turn to Preferred Corporate Housing to take advantage of cost-efficient, fully furnished apartments, accompanied by online inventory management tools, dedicated personal account teams, and service to more than 14,000 cities. 'PCH is Your Permanent Solution for Temporary Housing Nationwide! (800) 960-0102, corporates.com/.
Press & Media Contact:
For questions or commentary about trends in the corporate housing industry, if you would like to collaborate on story development, or if you are looking for a corporate housing subject-matter expert (SME) to serve as a speaker/panelist at your next conference or trade show, please inquire with our media relations contact, Michelle Velasquez, to arrange an interview with a Preferred Corporate Housing executive.
Preferred Corporate Housing, one of the nation’s premier temporary housing providers is launching a program that will give its guests the opportunity to receive a significant discount off their monthly housing rate in exchange for at least 4 hours of their time. They are calling the program, ‘Preferred Charity Helpers,’ which is a play on the letters from their business name (PCH). Through this program, Preferred Corporate Housing is partnering with Habitat for Humanity and Feeding America, along with various other organizations that offer volunteering opportunities all over the United States.
“We came up with the idea while trying to figure out ways we could get involved in our community,” said Samantha Elliott, President of Preferred Corporate Housing. “We provide temporary housing for people all over the U.S. in conjunction with relocations, temporary assignments, installation programs, and many other individual needs, so we thought this program would impact multiple communities an could create a viral awareness of how easy it is to get involved,” said Elliott.
Here’s an example of how the program works: A project manager from Houston has been assigned a temporary project in St Louis, MO, so he is staying in a fully furnished PCH apartment. He is away from his family, and doesn’t have much of a social life while he’s there, but is always looking for something to do on the days he is not working. Through PCH’s Online Housing Manager and Preferred Charity Helper webpage (corporates.com/charity.php), he can search for local volunteer opportunities from various charity organizations, and in exchange for his volunteer time, PCH will discount his rent.
“We call it a win-win-win solution,” said Michelle Velasquez, Special Projects Coordinator at PCH. “Local communities and volunteer organizations get qualified volunteers, our guests receive discounted rates which they can take back to their corporate offices and budgets, and by facilitating this process, we have planted a seed about the good that can come from community involvement. We’re hoping this program will create a viral movement, and that our guests will take their stories and savings back to their corporate offices and entice other coworkers to get involved as well,” said Velasquez.
In conjunction with the launch of the Preferred Charity Helpers Program, PCH employees will volunteer at the Houston Food Bank on October 9th, 2010. For more information about the Preferred Charity Helpers Program, please contact Michelle Velasquez at (800) 960-0102.
About Preferred Corporate Housing
Preferred Corporate Housing (corporates.com) is the premier, nationwide extended-stay lodging partner for relocating employees, temporary assignments, recurring projects, and corporate training programs. Corporations and human resource managers turn to Preferred Corporate Housing to take advantage of cost-efficient, fully furnished apartments, accompanied by online inventory management tools, dedicated personal account teams, and service to more than 14,000 cities. 'PCH is Your Permanent Solution for Temporary Housing Nationwide! (800) 960-0102, corporates.com/.
Press & Media Contact:
For questions or commentary about trends in the corporate housing industry, if you would like to collaborate on story development, or if you are looking for a corporate housing subject-matter expert (SME) to serve as a speaker/panelist at your next conference or trade show, please inquire with our media relations contact, Michelle Velasquez, to arrange an interview with a Preferred Corporate Housing executive.
Tuesday, October 05, 2010
New Zealand Businesses Raise $1 Million for Charity
New Zealand businesses have raised $1 million for victims of the Canterbury earthquake.
Celebrities and business figures were out in force at last night's Canterbury Benefit Dinner at Auckland's Sky City.
Prime Minister John Key helped raise funds, with opportunities to dine with him fetching over $70,000 combined in the fundraising auction.
Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker attended the event and thanked New Zealanders for their generosity.
All the proceeds will go to the Canterbury Mayoral Fund.
It was a Who's Who of New Zealand celebrities and business figures who pulled their wallets out at the dinner.
One of the people up for auction took time out of a busy schedule to be there.
With the Bathurst 1000 roaring into action this weekend, Greg Murphy is hard at work but a few laps with Murph was snapped up for $10,000.
Murphy said he is a proud Kiwi and knows a lot of people in Christchurch. He guaranteed the winning bidder would have a good time but warned that he "doesn't do soft rides".
Musician Gin Wigmore said she only had a dollar to her name, but supported the event by performing.
Two VIP tickets to next year's first Bledisloe Cup test were also in demand and raised $9000, as did two premiere tickets to a Glee concert in Los Angeles.
The night was expected to provide a significant boost to the Christchurch relief fund and a morale boost for the residents of Canterbury.
Celebrities and business figures were out in force at last night's Canterbury Benefit Dinner at Auckland's Sky City.
Prime Minister John Key helped raise funds, with opportunities to dine with him fetching over $70,000 combined in the fundraising auction.
Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker attended the event and thanked New Zealanders for their generosity.
All the proceeds will go to the Canterbury Mayoral Fund.
It was a Who's Who of New Zealand celebrities and business figures who pulled their wallets out at the dinner.
One of the people up for auction took time out of a busy schedule to be there.
With the Bathurst 1000 roaring into action this weekend, Greg Murphy is hard at work but a few laps with Murph was snapped up for $10,000.
Murphy said he is a proud Kiwi and knows a lot of people in Christchurch. He guaranteed the winning bidder would have a good time but warned that he "doesn't do soft rides".
Musician Gin Wigmore said she only had a dollar to her name, but supported the event by performing.
Two VIP tickets to next year's first Bledisloe Cup test were also in demand and raised $9000, as did two premiere tickets to a Glee concert in Los Angeles.
The night was expected to provide a significant boost to the Christchurch relief fund and a morale boost for the residents of Canterbury.
Monday, October 04, 2010
Modified Chopsticks Wins Invention Competition
An 18-year-old Taiwanese girl who invented a pair of modified chopsticks has become the youngest medalist this year at one of Asia's largest invention shows that ended Sunday in Taipei.
Hsu Wei-ju won a bronze medal and two special awards in the categories of female inventor and young inventor at the Taipei International Invention Show and Technomart, the organizers announced Saturday.
"The award took her by surprise and it is her first invention, " said her mother, who received the awards on her daughter's behalf.
"It took her six months to produce the chopsticks," she added.
The prize-winning chopsticks are made of medical-grade stainless steel, while most other metal chopsticks are made of industrial stainless steel. In addition, her mother said, most telescopic chopsticks on the market are inconvenient to wash, but Hsu's design improves on this flaw, making them easier to clean.
A total of 962 entries from 18 countries took part in the competition, with 832 entries from Taiwan and 130 entries from other countries, featuring more than 2,000 new inventions and technologies.
Hsu Wei-ju won a bronze medal and two special awards in the categories of female inventor and young inventor at the Taipei International Invention Show and Technomart, the organizers announced Saturday.
"The award took her by surprise and it is her first invention, " said her mother, who received the awards on her daughter's behalf.
"It took her six months to produce the chopsticks," she added.
The prize-winning chopsticks are made of medical-grade stainless steel, while most other metal chopsticks are made of industrial stainless steel. In addition, her mother said, most telescopic chopsticks on the market are inconvenient to wash, but Hsu's design improves on this flaw, making them easier to clean.
A total of 962 entries from 18 countries took part in the competition, with 832 entries from Taiwan and 130 entries from other countries, featuring more than 2,000 new inventions and technologies.
Sunday, October 03, 2010
Blood Diamond Controversy with Charity
Jeremy Ratcliffe, the former head of Nelson Mandela’s charity who admitted receiving uncut diamonds from model Naomi Campbell, was charged in a Johannesburg court this week.
Ratcliffe was charged on Sept. 28 with possession of uncut diamonds under the Contravention of Diamonds Act, Mthunzi Mhaga, spokesman for the National Prosecuting Authority, said in a phone interview from Johannesburg today.
On Aug. 5, Campbell told the war crimes trial of former Liberian President Charles Taylor that two strangers gave her some “dirty looking stones” after a 1997 dinner at the home of then South African president Mandela. She testified that she handed the diamonds to Ratcliffe, who was chief executive officer of Mandela’s charity at the time. Ratcliffe handed the diamonds to South African police on Aug. 6 after Campbell’s testimony.
Ratcliffe wasn’t asked to plead when he appeared in the Wynberg magistrate court this week, Mhaga said. The case was postponed until Oct. 27 to give Ratcliffe time to make representations to the head of the prosecuting agency, he added.
The Johannesburg-based Saturday Star, which reported today on Ratcliffe’s court appearance, said the charges carry a 10- year jail sentence.
Calls to the Johannesburg office line of Bridget Masango, spokeswoman of the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund, weren’t answered today.
Taylor is facing charges at the Special Court for Sierra Leone in The Hague, including enlisting child soldiers, murder and sexual slavery during the 1991-2002 civil war in the West African country, which claimed as many as 250,000 lives. He has denied the charges, as well as allegations that he provided weapons to fighters in the Revolutionary United Front, a Sierra Leone rebel movement, in exchange for diamonds.
Ratcliffe was charged on Sept. 28 with possession of uncut diamonds under the Contravention of Diamonds Act, Mthunzi Mhaga, spokesman for the National Prosecuting Authority, said in a phone interview from Johannesburg today.
On Aug. 5, Campbell told the war crimes trial of former Liberian President Charles Taylor that two strangers gave her some “dirty looking stones” after a 1997 dinner at the home of then South African president Mandela. She testified that she handed the diamonds to Ratcliffe, who was chief executive officer of Mandela’s charity at the time. Ratcliffe handed the diamonds to South African police on Aug. 6 after Campbell’s testimony.
Ratcliffe wasn’t asked to plead when he appeared in the Wynberg magistrate court this week, Mhaga said. The case was postponed until Oct. 27 to give Ratcliffe time to make representations to the head of the prosecuting agency, he added.
The Johannesburg-based Saturday Star, which reported today on Ratcliffe’s court appearance, said the charges carry a 10- year jail sentence.
Calls to the Johannesburg office line of Bridget Masango, spokeswoman of the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund, weren’t answered today.
Taylor is facing charges at the Special Court for Sierra Leone in The Hague, including enlisting child soldiers, murder and sexual slavery during the 1991-2002 civil war in the West African country, which claimed as many as 250,000 lives. He has denied the charges, as well as allegations that he provided weapons to fighters in the Revolutionary United Front, a Sierra Leone rebel movement, in exchange for diamonds.
Saturday, October 02, 2010
Celebrities Support Aids Charity
With only one month to go, pregnant Alicia Keys could be forgiven for wanting to stay home and put her feet up.
But the passionate star was dressed to the nines last night to host the annual Black Ball for her charity Keep A Child Alive in New York.
This year A-listers such as Beyonce and husband Jay-Z, Uma Thurman and Arpad Busson, Whitney Houston and Jennifer Hudson braved the high winds to raise funds for HIV/AIDS in Africa and India.
The 29-year-old dazzled in a strapless grey lace Dolce & Gabbana gown with her hair elegantly swept up. She kept her footwear sensible though, in a pair of glittering flat sandals.
But he may want to watch out for notorious charmer Usher, who also sezied his chance to pose with the beautiful mother-to-be. The singer flirted and kissed a blushing Alicia, who looked thrilled by the extra attention.
And while Alicia looked picture perfect on the red carpet, her big name attendees did not manage the same dignified entrance.
Celebrities like Uma Thurman and Arpad Busson, actress Jane Krakowski, Whitney Houston and Sade almost got blown away by the incredible 50mph winds, that left them struggling to keep their hair and couture downs in place.
But the passionate star was dressed to the nines last night to host the annual Black Ball for her charity Keep A Child Alive in New York.
This year A-listers such as Beyonce and husband Jay-Z, Uma Thurman and Arpad Busson, Whitney Houston and Jennifer Hudson braved the high winds to raise funds for HIV/AIDS in Africa and India.
The 29-year-old dazzled in a strapless grey lace Dolce & Gabbana gown with her hair elegantly swept up. She kept her footwear sensible though, in a pair of glittering flat sandals.
But he may want to watch out for notorious charmer Usher, who also sezied his chance to pose with the beautiful mother-to-be. The singer flirted and kissed a blushing Alicia, who looked thrilled by the extra attention.
And while Alicia looked picture perfect on the red carpet, her big name attendees did not manage the same dignified entrance.
Celebrities like Uma Thurman and Arpad Busson, actress Jane Krakowski, Whitney Houston and Sade almost got blown away by the incredible 50mph winds, that left them struggling to keep their hair and couture downs in place.
Friday, October 01, 2010
Charity for Children
BROOKSVILLE — Monster Transmission and Performance started eight years ago as a small family business. Since then, the business has outgrown two buildings and moved to its third facility six months ago, next to the Hernando County Fairgrounds. It now boasts about 25 employees.
To thank the community and raise money for children's charities, Monster has teamed up with its neighbors at the fairgrounds and will present the first Monster Auto Show and Children's Charity Event on Saturday.
The daylong event will include a car, truck and bike show, an all-day truck pull, a truck tug-of-war, live entertainment, a petting zoo, and a large kids area with bounce houses, inflatables, face painting and balloons.
Music will be provided by various bands throughout the day, with Thunderstruck, an AC/DC tribute band, headlining.
"We've done (community) projects in the past, but nothing of this magnitude," said Achilles Thomas, the owner of Monster Transmission. "It's coming along surprisingly well, considering this is our first time."
Thomas said the Speed Channel's Two Guys Garage show, with hosts Bryan Fuller and Kevin Byrd, will be filming Saturday morning at Monster Transmission, then throughout the day at the fairgrounds.
"They should be at the fairgrounds around noon," Thomas said, "and will be signing autographs and taking footage."
The car, truck and bike show is expected to be large. More than $10,000 will be awarded in cash prizes and giveaways. Entry fees are $20 for cars and trucks and $15 for bikes; registration can be done in advance or at the show.
Thomas said about 100 vehicle owners have already registered, and he expects many more to register at the event. "They're coming in droves," he said.
Also joining forces with Monster's event is the Hernando County Fine Arts Council, which has organized an art contest for Hernando County students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Entries will be accepted through noon Saturday at the event, or can be dropped off today at Monster Transmission. Judging will be at 3 p.m. Prizes will be awarded, and winning works will be displayed at Monster.
To cap the day's events, there will be a fireworks display at approximately 8 p.m. The show will be provided by Zambelli Fireworks, a national company that has provided fireworks displays at Walt Disney World.
"There's going to be a ton of things going on," Thomas said. "It's all coming together really nicely."
Proceeds from the day's events will benefit several children's charities, including St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the Children's Home Society of Florida.
To thank the community and raise money for children's charities, Monster has teamed up with its neighbors at the fairgrounds and will present the first Monster Auto Show and Children's Charity Event on Saturday.
The daylong event will include a car, truck and bike show, an all-day truck pull, a truck tug-of-war, live entertainment, a petting zoo, and a large kids area with bounce houses, inflatables, face painting and balloons.
Music will be provided by various bands throughout the day, with Thunderstruck, an AC/DC tribute band, headlining.
"We've done (community) projects in the past, but nothing of this magnitude," said Achilles Thomas, the owner of Monster Transmission. "It's coming along surprisingly well, considering this is our first time."
Thomas said the Speed Channel's Two Guys Garage show, with hosts Bryan Fuller and Kevin Byrd, will be filming Saturday morning at Monster Transmission, then throughout the day at the fairgrounds.
"They should be at the fairgrounds around noon," Thomas said, "and will be signing autographs and taking footage."
The car, truck and bike show is expected to be large. More than $10,000 will be awarded in cash prizes and giveaways. Entry fees are $20 for cars and trucks and $15 for bikes; registration can be done in advance or at the show.
Thomas said about 100 vehicle owners have already registered, and he expects many more to register at the event. "They're coming in droves," he said.
Also joining forces with Monster's event is the Hernando County Fine Arts Council, which has organized an art contest for Hernando County students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Entries will be accepted through noon Saturday at the event, or can be dropped off today at Monster Transmission. Judging will be at 3 p.m. Prizes will be awarded, and winning works will be displayed at Monster.
To cap the day's events, there will be a fireworks display at approximately 8 p.m. The show will be provided by Zambelli Fireworks, a national company that has provided fireworks displays at Walt Disney World.
"There's going to be a ton of things going on," Thomas said. "It's all coming together really nicely."
Proceeds from the day's events will benefit several children's charities, including St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the Children's Home Society of Florida.
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