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Bitingduck Press Targets Tech-Savvy Readers With Electronic Books By and For Geeks of All Ages

Bitingduck Press

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) April 25, 2012

Popular TV shows have brought the quirky lives of scientists to the viewing public, and Bitingduck Press wants to share this world with readers. A new independent publisher based in Pasadena and Montreal, Bitingduck specializes print and e-format original fiction and non-fiction with a nerd theme, broadly defined. Founded in March, the press has contracted four authors so far and is currently accepting submissions in a wide range of genres.

Jay Nadeau, a professor of biomedical engineering and Editor-in-Chief, founded Bitingduck Press out of a passion for great books and a desire to give a voice to those who can show the realities of life in science and academia, without ivory tower sugar-coating and with real content. “Think Arrowsmith for the twenty-first century,” she suggests. “I like all styles: literary, genre, and especially young adult.”

The press’s first three offerings will appear in summer to fall 2012. A Slow Cold Death (by Susy Gage) is a murder mystery set in a physics department, where what appears to be a personal vendetta turns out to have a six hundred million dollar motive. On the more fanciful side are two young adult paranormal adventures. Only the Moon Howls (by Connie Senior) is the story of a 17-year-old MIT astrophysics student who drops out and runs away to Romania to hunt vampires. For younger teens, Duck Boy (by Bill Bunn) tells the story of a bullied 14-year-old animal lover who discovers the power of alchemy.

ABOUT BITINGDUCK PRESS: Bitingduck Press is a new independent press based in Pasadena and Montreal, accepting fiction and non-fiction submissions for small print runs and extensive electronic distribution and marketing in all formats. The company has distribution contracts with all major eBook sellers and with several distributors of print and print-on-demand paperbacks. Company founders are Jay Nadeau and Chris Lindensmith, both PhDs in physics from the University of Minnesota in 1996. Along with publishing, they offer freelance editorial and copyediting services and scientific consultation to the entertainment industry.

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JoAnn Kurtz-Ahlers, President of Kurtz-Ahlers & Associates Forecasts Spa and Wellness Trends for Luxury Travel in 2012 – 2013

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San Juan Capistrano, CA (PRWEB) May 17, 2012

Since launching Kurtz-Ahlers & Associates (http://www.KurtzAhlers.com) over 10 years ago, JoAnn Kurtz-Ahlers has represented some of the world’s most revered hotels, luxury yachts and first-class, destinations, providing these hospitality groups with individually designed services, including marketing, sales representation, and consulting. As President and Founder of the company, with over two decades of experience as an industry-leading Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Ritz-Carlton, Ms. Kurtz-Ahlers has a unique understanding of the mindset of the luxury traveler. For travel in 2012-13, Ms. Kurtz-Ahlers has released a roundup of experiences that are gaining a new wave of popularity amongst wellness travelers.

“Over the past two decades, the concept of spa has become much more than massages and beauty treatments in a calm and relaxed setting. Today, a new class of ‘wellness travelers’ are now turning to spas and retreats as a comprehensive solution to their physical and mental health goals,” said Ms. Kurtz-Ahlers. “According to the American Spa Association, stress is the number one reason people seek out spas. In this new era, wellness Spa retreats throughout the world are responding to these stress-related, health issues by offering guests unusual treatments and benefits that go above and beyond the traditional spa experience to help this new generation of wellness traveler achieve a wide array of goals, emotional, physical and aesthetic, in new and unique settings around the globe.”

Ms. Kurtz-Ahlers’ insights on guest expectations and passion for healthy living have contributed to her company, creating carving a a specialized niche in the contemporary wellness travel arena. With a portfolio of over 45 properties in 20 countries, Kurtz-Ahlers & Associates represents top wellness retreats including Chiva-Som in Thailand and The Ranch at Live Oak Malibu. “These properties provide an experience to guests that can be life-changing and inspire a dedication to healthy and mindful living.” By analyzing rising lifestyle trends in the U.S., in combination with her wide range insider’s perspective of the travel industry, knowledge, Ms. Kurtz-Ahlers notes the following spa and wellness offerings:

Sleep Retreats

According to surveys completed by the Fibromyalgia and Fatigue Centers, the average good night’s sleep is 6.5 hours per night. Once held at a standard of nine hours per night, it’s no secret that Americans are not getting the sleep replenishing rest they once did. Spas are responding to travelers’ needs by providing experiences that help induce relaxation and healthy and abundant sleep.

    The Spa at Aria in Las Vegas offers a Shio Salt Room, featuring zero gravity lounge chairs that gently vibrate in sync with the serene music that plays through via headphones that are provided to each guest during their relaxing, therapeutic sessions with well-qualified staff. The salt is intended to excrete toxins from guests’ skin while relaxing.
The Mayflower Inn & Spa, Washington, Connecticut provides a Sleep Well program, where guests receive private sleep consultation which offering offers tools and tricks on and knowledgeable tips on getting the most out of a night’s sleep and ways to reduce disturbances.

Total Focus

Through recent studies done at Harvard University, reports show that leisure time for the average individual has declined by as much as one third since the early 1970s. Wellness retreats are combating this trend beginning to take notice of these statistics by offering Total Focus programs.

Pritikin Longevity Center features a customized consultation which provides guests with unique strategies that allow them to learn how to maximize their working and leisure time as well as work from point A to point B with the little time available. , enabling guests to Guests use these teachings in their daily life to achieve lasting results.
Canyon Ranch in Tucson uses an integrated approach that is based on five primary areas of health to achieve a balanced lifestyle: Spiritual, Psychological, Physical, Nutritional and Aesthetic. The philosophy is intended to integrate all of the areas to promote positive mental health and wellbeing.

Total Detox & Healing

SpaFinder (http://www.SpaFinder.com) reports that more than 4 in 5 people are “extremely” or “very interested” in improving their personal wellness. Approximately 1 in 3 Americans currently uses complementary and alternative therapies/medicine as an adjunct to achieving a healthier lifestyle. That trend is manifesting itself in this new generation of wellness space. Today, thirty-six percent of spas offer alternative medicine therapies while another 38 percent plan to do so in the near future.

Guests of The Farm at San Benito in the Philippines can retreat to an idyllic and virtually hidden world for special detox and colon cleansing programs. For treatments to be effective, guests are asked to vow silence during the treatments, and must remain quiet to avoid unnecessary conversation and interruption, and interruptions during their visits, while also getting plenty of sleep during their stay. Their diets are carefully monitored to achieve a new balance within their physiologies, which is both therapeutic and educational for their daily routines after their visit, and are offered highly regulated foods.
Chiva Som in the Himalayas features pavilions of ancient Eastern medical practices and philosophies where practitioners educate guests with fresh methods new ways of approaching mental and physical health problems. Combining ancient Ayurvedic practices in food, treatment and philosophies provides travelers with a new way to feel experience the Western world. ( maybe we can figure out a quote to go after Chivasom my favorite place in the world!)>

Manning Up

And, these aren’t just your mother’s spas anymore. It’s a new world in wellness travel, and men are following the trend as well. Today, Americans spend more than $ 4.8 billion-per-year on men’s grooming products; and wellness spas are increasingly upgrade their offerings to accommodate this new class of male wellness travelers, but beginning to take notice, offering a variety of specialized treatments especially for males men. In fact, this new wellness traveler means men are embracing wellness travel ranging from exhaustive fitness, to relaxing spa getaways, where the spa menus may offer deep scalp treatments, golfer’s massages, gentlemen’s facials and shaves, as well as anti-aging treatments and even customized manicure and pedicures.

    The Spa at Rancha La Puerta has designed designed hiking programs for men, to expand the male horizon to encompass the world as a way to work out beyond the indoor classes and gyms.
    Canyon Ranch in Tucson features a 50-minute Gentlemen’s Facial focusing that focuses on relieving skin irritation due to razor burn. And, their manly mani-pedis use guy-friendly ingredients like sandalwood, mustard seed, eucalyptus, and thyme.

“I envision a world where wellness travel soon becomes a predominate part of the market,” Ms. Kurtz-Ahlers says. “Just as ‘green’ and ‘adventure’ travel have become a fresh way to think about how leisure time is spent, wellness travel is, I believe, the next wave of interest for a whole new audience. Travelers want to gain experience, not just miles and destinations, from their voyages. Their travel now is increasingly integrated, and filled with meaningful time enhancing both the mind and body. Within this burgeoning market, more and more travelers are gaining knowledge, health and overall wellbeing in ways that will only grow in the coming years.”

About Kurtz-Ahlers & Associates

Founded in 2002 by JoAnn Kurtz-Ahlers, Kurtz-Ahlers & Associates specializes in sales representation and consulting for exceptional hotels, yachts and destinations. Kurtz-Ahlers’ portfolio is comprised of over 45 properties in 20 countries, as well as several Wellness Resorts worldwide including luxury boot camp, spiritual retreat in the Himalayas, and a renowned Thai Destination Spa. Kurtz-Ahlers Wellness properties provide an experience to guests that can be life changing and inspire a dedication to healthy and mindful living. For more information, please visit http://www.kurtzahlers.com.

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Tax Guidelines for Medical Industry Jobseekers: MedZilla Details What You Need to Know Before You File

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) February 07, 2012

Many Americans spent at least part of last year looking for a job. Whether unemployed or under employed, they likely sent their resume out to someone. Now is the opportunity to cash in those itemized deductions from expenses accumulated during job searches. Perhaps it seems counterintuitive that there would be anything useful to account for during tax time from a period when not actually working. However, whether a job was found or not, those miscellaneous expenses could be a key to maximizing your refund.

Stay Within The Field — The first thing to keep in mind before sorting receipts is that for the job search to be deductible, it has to be within a field of expertise. What this means is that no matter what the deductible expense may be, it needs to be related to a job search within the most recent field, or the industry a candidate ultimately ended up finding a job in.

Don’t Forget to Include Electronic Receipts — There are many ways to provide the IRS with proper accounts of purchases. One way continually getting overlooked are the receipts located and easily downloaded from accounts accessible online. Electronic bank, credit card and bill statements are legitimate and verifiable receipts which can be printed and submitted for audit. So don’t go diving forehead first onto the desktop if paper receipts are not available.

If there are months of records beyond what is available instantly online, corporations are required to keep that data available. There may be a nominal fee for having a paper copy sent; however, any money spent getting records of expenditures for tax purposes will be deductible on next year’s return.

Expenses in Keeping Up with the Industry — Was money spent on seminars, classes or second degrees to keep up with the latest trends? How about joining an industry or professional association; renewing a license; paying for a subscription to any industry journals or a trade magazine? Start making a list; because dues, fees, and even money paid to, or expenses incurred from, a professional head hunter (including job boards) are all deductible. Make a note, however, that there are certain kinds of fees which are not deductible. For example, fees you paid for acquiring your initial medical or dental license are not deductible.

Proceed With Caution — Remember documents should demonstrate that the job search began relatively soon after the termination of previous employment. Also, since deductions related to the search for a new job fall under what are considered “Miscellaneous Expenses”, they are subject to the 2% rule. This means that the total amount deducted as a result of these expenses must not exceed 2% of total income.

Things Many May Not Realise They Can Include:

Resume Writing Services: If someone was paid to spruce up a resume, that expense can be deducted. Feel free to splurge on the nice paper and envelopes, because they’re deductible too.

If acting as an employment agency, feel free to include all of those office supply expenses relating to searches. Postage; copies made of resumes and cover letters; paper; ink and whatever other materials purchased for the creation of portfolios (headshots and digital recordings, for example) may also be deducted.

Transportation expenses incurred going to and from job interviews or while looking for a job can be deducted just as well as those incurred while doing errands as an employee.

Remember to make detailed notes on statements and receipts to keep track of which expenses were related to the job search in case of an audit. If you have any questions or for more ideas on which items are officially deductible, consult a tax preparation professional (those expenses will be eligible for deduction next year). Also, make it a point to look over Publication 529 on irs.gov, which outlines the specifics on Miscellaneous Deductions and exceptions to the 2% rule.

Figuring out the specifics on miscellaneous deductions can seem daunting. Many are tempted to save themselves the trouble. However, hundreds or thousands of dollars could be at stake for merely a couple hours of work. Be sure to take advantage of these deductions!

About MedZilla.com:

Established in mid-1994, MedZilla is the original and leading web site to serve career and hiring needs for professionals and employers in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medicine, science and healthcare. The MedZilla jobs database contains about 7,500 open positions. The resume database currently contains over 295,000 resumes with 26,500 less than three months old. These resources have been characterized as the largest, most comprehensive databases of their kind on the web in the industries served.

MedZilla(R) is a Registered Trademark owned by MedZilla Inc. Copyright (C)2011, MedZilla, Inc. Permission is granted to reproduce and distribute this text in its entirety, and if electronically, with a link to the URL http://www.medzilla.com. For permission to quote from or reproduce any portion of this message, please contact MedZilla, Inc. at press(at)medzilla(dot)com

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‘Sons of Anarchy’s’ Ron Perlman, Theo Rossi and Dayton Callie Drop in on Marines and their Families Stationed in California on USO Tour

Arlington, VA (PRWEB) May 14, 2012

Actors Ron Perlman, Theo Rossi and Dayton Callie, stars from the FX original series “Sons of Anarchy,” are used to drawing crowds of fans wherever they go, but when the trio rolled onto the grounds of Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC) 29 Palms for a USO visit they were greeted by some of their favorite fans, U.S. Marines and their families. Perlman, who stars as club president ‘Clay Morrow,’ along with fellow cast mates Rossi, who plays club member ‘Juice’ and Callie, who portrays club ally and retired top cop ‘Chief Unser,’ recently took time from their busy schedules to show some love to troops and their families stationed at MCAGCC 29. The actors spent the day signing autographs, posing for photos and getting up close and personal with their military fans.

Details:

    Perlman, Rossi and Callie lifted the spirits of hundreds of troops and military families currently serving at MCAGCC 29 Palms

    This was the first USO tour experience for Perlman and the second USO experience for both Rossi and Callie. In 2010, the duo, along with fellow cast member Kim Coates and Mark Boone Junior, visited more than 2,000 service men and women stationed overseas in Kuwait and Iraq.

    An Award-winning actor Perlman’s on-screen accomplishments include fan favorites such as “Hellboy,” and “Blade 2” as well as projects like “Quest for Fire,” “City of Lost Children,” and the Oscar-winning short “Two Soldiers,” among others. Perlman’s most recent film credits include the blockbusters “Conan the Barbarian” and “DRIVE.”

    Rossi studied acting at the prestigious Lee Strasberg Theater Institute in New York and has appeared in hit television shows such as “Las Vegas,” “Lie to Me,” and “Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.” When not filming Rossi is a big supporter of U.S. troops and works with several organizations, including the USO, to help raise awareness and funds for the military community.

    Best known for his role as ‘Charlie Utter’ on HBO’s “Deadwood,” veteran actor Callie’s career spans an impressive two decades and includes appearances in over 20 off-Broadway stage productions as well as roles in film and television including “K-Ville,” “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” and “Derailed,” among other projects.

Quotes:    

Attributed to Ron Perlman:

“Spending the day with the Marines and their families at 29 Palms, on my first USO visit, was a great experience. I can’t thank them enough for their service and sacrifice.”

Attributed to Theo Rossi:

“What a day! Every time I spend time with our troops I can’t believe how awesome it is, thank you to the guys at 29 Palms for having us out and thank you to the USO for making the day possible.”

Attributed to Dayton Callie:

“Ron, Theo and I had a great day at 29 Palms, it was an amazing experience. I can’t wait to work with the USO again and to continue to show my support for our men and women in uniform.”

For more information about the USO, visit uso.org.

Multimedia:

USO Tour Photos: http://bit.ly/Jbr5v4

USO Fact Sheet: http://bit.ly/yaebvo

USO Logo: https://uso.box.net/shared/6q5cq0siij

Other Web Sites:

http://www.uso.org

http://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/originals/soa/

About the USO

The USO (United Service Organizations) lifts the spirits of America’s troops and their families millions of times each year at hundreds of places worldwide. We provide a touch of home through centers at airports and military bases in the U.S. and abroad, top quality entertainment and innovative programs and services. We also provide critical support to those who need us most, including forward-deployed troops, military families, wounded warriors and their families and the families of the fallen.

The USO is a private, nonprofit organization, not a government agency. We rely on the generosity of our volunteers and donors. In addition to individual donors and corporate sponsors, the USO is supported by President’s Circle Partners: American Airlines, AT&T, Clear Channel, Kangaroo Express, Kroger, Lowe’s, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Procter & Gamble, and TriWest Healthcare Alliance and Worldwide Strategic Partners: BAE Systems, The Boeing Company, The Coca-Cola Company, Lockheed Martin, and Microsoft Corporation. We are also supported through the United Way and Combined Federal Campaign (CFC-11381). To join us in this patriotic mission, and to learn more about the USO, please visit uso.org.

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Ms. Tzipi Ozer-Armon Assumes Role as the CEO of Lumenis

Yokneam, Israel (PRWEB) May 14, 2012

Lumenis Ltd., the world’s largest medical laser company developing, manufacturing and distributing a broad range of medical lasers and sophisticated energy delivery equipment for surgical, aesthetic and ophthalmic applications, announced today that Ms. Tzipi Ozer-Armnon has assumed her position as the CEO of Lumenis.

Prior to joining Lumenis, Ms. Ozer-Armon headed the Japanese market activities of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. a business of over $ 800M. Previously, Ms. Ozer-Armon served as Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing at SanDisk with multi-billion dollars sales’ responsibility, VP General Manager of MSystems and VP of Corporate Development at Comverse. Ms. Ozer-Armon’s impressive career includes four years at ATKearney, a Global Management Consulting company based in London, UK. Ms. Ozer-Armnon holds a BA magna cum laude in Economics from Tel Aviv University and an MBA majoring in Finance and Marketing.

“On behalf of the Board of Directors of Lumenis, I am extremely happy to welcome Ms. Ozer-Armon as the Chief Executive Officer of Lumenis,” said Mr. Harel Beit-On Chairman of the Board. “Tzipi has a superb track record of execution in multiple industries, transforming organizations in the global markets, and driving expansion and innovation. Her experience and capabilities are ideally suited to capitalize on the unique opportunities that will lead the Company to its next phase of growth and profitability,” continued Mr. Beit-On.

“I am proud and excited to join Lumenis,” stated Ms. Ozer-Armon. “The Company’s exceptional products and superior technologies, supported by its global sales and service organizations, are poised for significant growth. I look forward to working with our management team, identifying opportunities and executing growth strategies to enhance profitability and create value for our shareholders, employees and business partners.”

About Lumenis

Lumenis, the world’s largest medical laser company, is a global developer, manufacturer and distributor of laser and light-based devices for surgical, aesthetic and ophthalmic applications, with more than 900 employees worldwide. Lumenis has 265 registered patents, over 260 FDA clearances, an installed base of over 80,000 systems and a presence in over 80 countries. Lumenis endeavors to bring the finest state of the art technology products to the market, fulfilling the highest standards of excellence, quality and reliability, delivering premium value and service to its customers. The name Lumenis is derived from the Latin words meaning “Light of Life” highlighting the light, which is the basis of our technologies, used to enhance life. For more information about Lumenis and its products, please visit: http://www.lumenis.com.

Michelle Maydan

Director Corporate Communications

Tel:+972-4-9599004; 1-866-569-0597                                                                                                            

mmaydan(at)lumenis(dot)com

Lumenis® and the Lumenis logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lumenis Ltd.

Certain statements and information in this press release may be deemed to be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements relating to our objectives, plans and strategies, statements that contain projections of results of operations or of financial condition and all statements (other than statements of historical facts) that address activities, events or developments that we intend, expect, project, believe or anticipate will or may occur in the future. Forward-looking statements are often characterized by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “continue,” “believe,” “should,” “intend,” “plan,” “project” or other similar words, but are not the only way these statements are identified. We have based these forward-looking statements on assumptions and assessments made by our management in light of their experience and their perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors they believe to be appropriate. Any forward-looking statements in this press release are made as of the date hereof, and we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual results, developments and business decisions to differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements may be found in our most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F, including the section therein entitled “Risk Factors,” as well in our reports on Form 6-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission

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Floor & Decor’s Mesquite, TX Location to Open Thursday, March 8, 2012

Floor & Decor

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) February 17, 2012

Floor & Decor’s 110,000 square foot Mesquite showroom is scheduled to open on Thursday, March 8, 2012. The Mesquite location is the fourth Texas location for the Atlanta-based flooring retailer. Current Texas locations include Plano, Dallas, and Arlington.

The showroom, originally slated to open in October, was postponed due to a roof collapse. Storms in September 2011 caused significant damage to Floor & Decor’s building, forcing a support beam to buckle, the water main to burst, and forcing the sprinkler pipes and air conditioning unit to fall through the ceiling. Fortunately, no one was in the building at the time.

This Floor & Decor location will be unlike any other Texas store because of the extensive services provided. This store will offer the following:

7500 square foot design gallery,

tool rental program, including wet saws, pneumatic tools and compressors, variable speed grinders and polishers, manual tile cutters, table saws, jamb saws, and mortar mixers,

truck rentals,

in-store bullnosing for countertops and other trim projects,

in-store custom etching.

The new Floor & Decor showroom is located at 1330 N. Town East Blvd. Mesquite, TX 75150. This new store will serve the specific flooring needs of the South Tyler, Lindale, Longview, Marshall, Athens, Sulphur Springs, Hillsboro, Mt. Pleasant, flooring in Mesquite, Rockwall, Garland, Forney, Crandall, Kaufman, Terrell, Balch Springs, Seagoville, Royse City, Canton, Cedar Creek Lake, Lake Ray Hubbard, Sunnyvale, and Texarkana communities. Before the March grand opening, Texans can visit the stores in Plano, Dallas, or Arlington to meet their flooring needs.

About Floor & Decor: Floor and Decor is a leading specialty retailer in the hard surface flooring market, offering the broadest selection of ceramic, stone, tile, wood, and laminate flooring available in the industry. Floor & Decor sources directly from manufacturers around the globe to bring the world’s best and most innovative flooring to our customers at the lowest price in the marketplace. In addition, Floor & Decor stocks the necessary tools, decorative, and related accessories for flooring projects. Floor and Decor is focused on the residential remodeling segment. F&D’s customers are primarily do-it-yourself consumers and professional contractors. The Company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. Floor and Decor currently operates 30 stores in 15 metropolitan markets across the country. Stores typically range in size from 60,000 to 80,000 square feet, and each store stocks approximately 2,500 products. Visit http://www.flooranddecoroutlets.com to locate a store near you.

Media Contact:

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Rizk Public Relations

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Join Author Michael Panush on April 25, 2012 for a Reading & Pitch to Curiosity Quills Press

Michael Panush, Author

Santa Cruz, CA (PRWEB) April 17, 2012

Writer’s House is a thriving residential community of student writers from UC Santa Cruz and, on Wednesday, 25th April, they will be playing host to prodigious young author, Michael Panush.

At 22-years-old, Michael Panush has distinguished himself as one of Sacramento’s most promising young writers. Michael has published numerous short stories in a variety of e-zines including AuroraWolf, Demon Minds, Fantastic Horror, Dark Fire Fiction, Aphelion, Horrorbound, Fantasy Gazetteer, Demonic Tome, Tiny Globule, and Defenestration.

Michael released his first novel, weird Western collection Clark Reeper Tales. He recently announced a multiple-book deal with Curiosity Quills Press, with the first book, The Stein & Candle Detective Agency, Vol. 1: American Nightmares, released on 18th March.

The event on the 25th of April will run from 7pm to 9pm Pacific Time, with Michael reading from a selection of his stories, followed by a signing. Furthermore, Mr. Panush will be hearing aspiring authors’ pitches at the end of the event, giving fellow writers a chance to have their works presented directly to Curiosity Quills Press. Authors interested in preparing a pitch beforehand are encouraged to read the publisher’s submission guidelines.

“We look forward to seeing both readers and writers joining Michael Panush at the reading event,” says Eugene Teplitsky, Managing Partner at Curiosity Quills Press. “If you love top-notch urban fantasy, the Stein & Candle series will pleasantly surprise you. And if you are pitching, we wish you best of luck and can’t wait to see your work.”

The event will be held in the Kresge Writing Center (in the Kresge Study Center downstairs and to the left), 600 Kresge Ct. Santa Cruz, CA 95064, so join us for an evening of paranormal mystery, b-movie monsters, hard-boiled detective noir – and even free refreshments!

About Michael Panush:

Michael Panush is the author of Clark Reeper Tales, his first novel. Michael began telling stories when he was only nine years old. He won first place in the Sacramento Storyteller’s Guild “Liar’s Contest” in 2002 and was a finalist in the National Youth Storytelling Olympics in in 2003. In 2005, Michael’s short story entitled, Adventures in Algebra, won first place in the annual MISFITS Writing Contest.

In 2007, Michael was selected as a California Art’s Scholar and attended the Innerspark Summer Writing Program at the CalArts Institute. He graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in 2008 and now attends UC Santa Cruz.

About Curiosity Quills Press:

Curiosity Quills Press (http://curiosityquills.com), launched in June, 2011 by writers, for writers, out of a common frustration with the state of publishing today. Instead of relying on readers to sift through the so-called “Amazon slush-pile,” CQ presents a uniformly top-notch level of quality, tastefully curated, hard-hitting storylines, and memorable characters readers won’t forget amidst their Kindle downloading sprees.

We know it’s hard to stand out from the crowd when it’s millions large, but Curiosity Quills Press helps level the playing field through its members’ innovative social media approach, a transparent culture, and a deeply passionate team.

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United States Flag Flown at U.S. Capital Building Commemorating ‘American Made’ Manufacturers

Arcanum, OH (PRWEB) May 09, 2012

The sign above All American co-owner Lawson Nickol`s desk reads “make something happen today.” Lawson and his company have been living up to their mantra with their latest success. The USA Made clothing company recently flew a commemorative American flag with the help of Congressman John Boehner and his representatives at the U.S. Capital building on May 3, 2012. The flag was flown to commemorate the hardworking ‘American Made’ manufacturers who, like the All American Clothing Co. give their most gallant effort towards the creation of American jobs.

What would YOU do? American Apparel Jobs Down 85% Click here.

To motto “make something happen today” has led to much progress for Lawson and the All American Clothing Co. Currently, the American Made clothing company is in the midst of growing exponentially–a great sign for American Made manufacturers. The company is currently expanding their warehouses and main offices due to their growth. The new building will be finished in the month of September and will also create a respectful amount of new American jobs in both their headquarters and the manufacturing factories the clothing company works with.

Do YOU think ‘buying American’ is stupid? Click here.

That same American flag that was flown at the U.S. Capital building will be raised at a ceremony in September when the USA Made clothing companies` new building is in place. The ceremony will include many leaders and promoters from the American manufacturing industry and potential political figures. The All American Clothing Co. hopes to spread the message that progress has been made and that there is much hope for American Made Manufacturers in the future.

About All American Clothing Co:

The All American Clothing Co. continually strives to recognize the importance of ‘buying American’ and what it means to consumers. The company gives their customers many available options to make a purchase that will benefit the economy and create new jobs. For more information about the All American Clothing Co. you can call their customer service desk at 888.937.8009 or visit their website at http://www.allamericanclothing.com.

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IDville Takes ID Card Systems On the Road to 30 Tradeshows in 2012

IDville is known for its proprietary ID Maker ID card systems and software.

Grand Rapids, MI (PRWEB) January 31, 2012

IDville, the leading identification and security expert for business, education, healthcare, and government, is going on the road in 2012 with an increased number of tradeshow appearances. IDville representatives will exhibit at more than thirty industry events performing live ID card system and time and attendance system demonstrations.

IDville is known for its proprietary ID Maker ID card systems and software. The entire ID Maker suite will be available for a demonstration to attendees at all scheduled events. The demonstration walks attendees through the card creation process, including photo taking, card design, and printing.

“We see a lot of benefit from performing live demos of our ID Maker ID card systems for attendees,” said IDville General Manager Dan Rogers. “The demo is the best way to show attendees the simplicity and intuitiveness our best in class systems and software offer.”

In addition to its successful ID card systems, IDville will also highlight Quantix, its new time and attendance system. Quantix is a fully capable, completely automated Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution positioned to help small to mid-size business transition away from manually entering payroll timecards. An automated time and attendance system can reduce clerical work, prevent errors, and save companies thousands of dollars.

“The new Quantix time and attendance system gives small businesses the tools to manage employee time cards and payroll without breaking the bank,” said Rogers. “This system makes process efficiencies and cost savings accessible to organizations of all sizes.”

IDville’s tradeshow schedule focuses on education and government sector events across the United States. Attendees who visit the IDville booth will receive a free gift, ID card system and time and attendance system demonstrations, and product information packets.

About IDville

IDville, the leading identification and security expert for business, education, healthcare and government, focuses on the identification of employees, students, and staff. The brand has become known for its user-friendly ID MakerTM suite of products, QuantixTM time and attendance system, superior customer service, and expert knowledge. The brand offers complete identification solutions including software, printer systems, custom lanyards, retractable badge reels, and more, simplifying the buying and identification processes.

For more information and a complete list of IDville’s 2012 tradeshows, visit http://www.idville.com/category/miscellaneous/events.do

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NIKE Baseball Camps Confirms Dates for UC Santa Barbara Summer Baseball Camp in California

San Rafael, CA (PRWEB) May 07, 2012

Nike Baseball Camps offer athletes a variety of options to choose from when considering the best possible baseball camp location. Depending on the camp and its unique schedule, our campers can spend the entire week at one of our many locations nationwide.

UC Santa Barbara is known all over the world for its exceptional beauty, boasts stunning scenery and glistening, palm-lined beaches. UCSB, with low humidity and mild, sunny weather, sits at the ocean’s edge and looks out on the Pacific Ocean.

Directing the Nike Baseball Camp at UC Santa Barbara is Tom Myers who serves as the Area Scouting Supervisor for the Chicago Cubs covering from San Luis Obispo to Long Beach CA. Myers just completed his 13th year as a Division I assistant coach during the spring of 2011. Myers has spent time as a pitching coach and Associate Head Coach at Santa Clara University and UC Santa Barbara. Myers has instructed 70 or more players that have played professional baseball and several that have played at the Major League level.

“We are thrilled to have confirmed our 2012 dates at UC Santa Barbara” states Mike de Surville, Vice President of US Sports Camps. “We look forward to the start of this camp and are confident that this location will be the premier baseball camp in California.”

Nike Baseball Camps provide focused, intensive training that is essential to improvement for all skill levels. Every facet of the game is covered with an emphasis on fundamentals to help players become valuable team members. At each location, campers are broken into groups with other players of similar age, abilities and goals. Each camp director does their best to advance players to the next level, keeping in consideration each camper’s experience and desire to improve.

About US Sports Camps

US Sports Camps (USSC), headquartered in San Rafael, California, is America’s largest sports camp network and the licensed operator of Nike Sports Camps. The company has offered summer camps since 1975 with the same mission that defines it today: to shape a lifelong enjoyment of athletics through high quality sports education and skill enhancement.

Players, coaches, parents and others interested in the 2012 Nike Baseball Camps can visit http://www.ussportscamps.com/baseball or call 1-800-645-3226.

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