Insurance

Florida Consumers Saving Millions On People’s Trust Homeowners Insurance

Author: People's Trust Insurance Company
Dateline: Fri, 14 Nov 2008

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “BOCA RATON, Fla., Nov. 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A customer-focused company that entered Florida's homeowners insurance market pledging to lower premiums and treat consumers fairly has saved policy holders an estimated $14 million in annual fees midway through its first year of business.”



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BOCA RATON, Fla., Nov. 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A customer-focused company that entered Florida's homeowners insurance market pledging to lower premiums and treat consumers fairly has saved policy holders an estimated $14 million in annual fees midway through its first year of business.

People's Trust Insurance CompanyBoca Raton-based People's Trust Insurance Company (www.peoplestrustinsurance.com) has made good on its promise, providing the lowest average premiums in Florida, according to the state's shop and compare website (www.shopandcomparerates.com). By working directly with the consumer (eliminating agents, sales commissions, and other middlemen), removing unnecessary or redundant coverage, and helping customers proactively safeguard their homes, the company reduces costs and risk and passes the savings along to homeowners throughout the state.

Nearly 13,000 Florida homeowners have selected People's Trust and, depending on the county where they live, saved hundreds or thousands of dollars on what they previously paid annually for the same policy.

"For years we watched our premiums go up, even though we have never put in a claim," said Sharon Wolfe of Boynton Beach. "Looking for some relief, my husband, Barry, and I called People's Trust. We were overjoyed to learn we could save over $1,000 by switching, so we did!"

"Traditional insurance companies have layers and layers of cost they pass on to the consumer," said Michael Gold, chief executive officer of People's Trust Insurance Company. "We're the opposite. We're nimble, streamlined, and without the obvious excess, so we can offer the exact same coverage, or better, for much less."

Gold's claim is verified on the State of Florida's insurance price website, with posted premiums for each insurance company based on filings with the Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR). In Martin County, for example, People's Trust customers pay $1,840 for the same homeowners policy that would cost $4,883 with State Farm, the state's largest insurer. A similar contrast in cost impacts consumers in Sarasota, with State Farm's premium higher by more than $2,000 per year than People's Trust on an identical policy (a Florida masonry home built in 1990, current replacement value of $150,000, $500 non-hurricane deductible, 2% hurricane deductible, no claims in the past 3 years or wind mitigation credits).

"Our employees and I live in Florida and have been affected by the same rising costs and difficult economy that have hurt other residents," said Gold. "We're all consumers who want the same thing - a quality product at a fair price. That's the philosophy that People's Trust was founded on and that's what we live every day."

To learn more about the People's Trust Insurance difference or for a quote on a Florida home, call (888) 524-6003 or visit www.peoplestrustinsurance.com.


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Software

Backbone Announces Partnership with Perlustro L.P.

Author: Backbone Security
Dateline: Fri, 14 Nov 2008

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “FAIRMONT, W.Va., Nov. 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Backbone Security, the industry leader in digital steganalysis software, has entered into an agreement with Perlustro L.P. to include hash values of files associated with digital steganography applications in the new ILookPI(TM) toolkit. ILook forensics tools have trusted and court validated 10 year history of use by law enforcement, military, and intelligence agencies around the world, and it is the only analysis tool used by many large government agencies.”



A R T I C L E:

ILookPI to Contain World's Largest Digital Steganography Application Hash Set

FAIRMONT, W.Va., Nov. 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Backbone Security, the industry leader in digital steganalysis software, has entered into an agreement with Perlustro L.P. to include hash values of files associated with digital steganography applications in the new ILookPI(TM) toolkit. ILook forensics tools have trusted and court validated 10 year history of use by law enforcement, military, and intelligence agencies around the world, and it is the only analysis tool used by many large government agencies. For the past 6 years, ILook was distributed only by the United States Federal Government, but the new versions of the forensics tools, for the first time, will now be available to the commercial sector.

Hash values from Backbone's Steganography Application Fingerprint Database (SAFDB) based on the SHA-1 hashing algorithm, will be included in ILookPI(TM) to allow digital forensic examiners to detect file artifacts associated with steganography applications on seized computers or other digital storage media. The functionality will be automated in ILookPI to where the investigator does not have to understand all the details of steganalysis in order to achieve inherent value from the tools. Detecting the presence of a steganography application during the forensic examination of seized media is a very strong indication these stealth type applications were used to hide information that may have evidentiary value in an investigation.

Use of anti-forensic tools to conceal or otherwise eliminate evidence of criminal activity is on the increase. Steganography applications are fundamentally anti-forensic tools that conceal information from examiners who use only the standard examination techniques available in most forensic tools. Essentially, the user hides personal or secret digital information in seemingly innocuous digital files on a computer system.

SAFDB is maintained in Backbone's Steganography Analysis and Research Center (SARC) and is widely recognized as the world's largest commercially available database of steganography applications.

When released, ILookPI(TM) will be the most widely used law enforcement digital forensic tool with an integrated capability to detect the presence of steganography applications from any digital or seized media.

For more information about ILookPI(TM), please contact Perlustro at (405) 330-2235 or e-mail inquiries@perlustro.com.

About the SARC

The SARC is a Center of Excellence in advanced steganography research and development established within Backbone Security to create and maintain a national repository of steganography applications, fingerprints, and signatures. The SARC has created the world's largest commercially available hash set exclusive to steganography applications and is the leading provider of world-class forensic tools and techniques for detecting the presence or use of steganography applications and extracting information hidden with those applications.

About Perlustro L.P.

Perlustro L.P. is a privately held computer engineering firm specializing in forensic software development. Perlustro develops the ILook IXimager, the world's leading computer forensics imaging tool in addition to IlookPI, an analysis toolset. This is now accompanied by a new complete line of EDRM E-Discovery tools which blend value with speed to set new standards in the harsh economics of E-Discovery solutions.

Contact:
Jim Wingate, Vice President for West Virginia Operations and Director, SARC
Voice: (866) 401-9392, Fax: (304) 366-9163, or E-Mail: jwingate@backbonesecurity.com.

Backbone Security, Veteran's Square, 320 Adams Street, Suite 105, Fairmont, WV 26554. www.backbonesecurity.com and www.sarc-wv.com.

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Advertising and Marketing

BETA Records Site Gives Its Users the Ability to Earn Advertising Dollars

Author: BETA Records LLC
Dateline: Thu, 13 Nov 2008

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Nov. 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- BETARecords.com, the fast growing online music social community and upcoming TV show, today announced the launch of the first known peer-to-peer community advertising technology internally tagged by the team as DAAN - Dynamic Affinity Advertising Network. DAAN (patent applied for) allows any BETA Records community user to select and drag up to three ad modules onto their profile page.”



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HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Nov. 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- BETARecords.com, the fast growing online music social community and upcoming TV show, today announced the launch of the first known peer-to-peer community advertising technology internally tagged by the team as "DAAN" - Dynamic Affinity Advertising Network. DAAN (patent applied for) allows any BETA Records community user to select and drag up to three ad modules onto their profile page, launching a simple interface to promote and charge a cost per impression (CPM) rate based upon traffic and reputation stats provided by BETA to each respective user's profile page.

BETA Records DAANThe placement of the ad unit is also unique in that the user can drag and position the empty ad unit anywhere in the profile page to make for a more desirable look and user experience. "At the end of the day, the user should decide what type of advertisement they want to appear on their profile page, where it goes, and the price per CPM, subsequently keeping up to 85% of the ad revenue. Our independent artists are creating massive digital brands and bringing their traffic to our community - they are entitled to decide what ads they have an affinity for and share in the profits," states Christian Honetschlaeger, President.

Using DAAN, any company or user can then locate the most popular profiles/people in the BETA community and request that their ad artwork be inserted into the module. Immediately, an alert is sent via email and internal messaging. Once the request is accepted, the ad unit is locked into place and goes live, paying out ad revenue in real time within hours to the host.

"DAAN is an incredible feature for us and we are excited to launch, test and license this new technology as a complete system for peer-to-peer advertising," said Rock Mutchler, CEO. "BETA's backbone eWallet system protects both the publisher of the ad unit and the advertiser by making payments in real time against their available 'BETA bucks,' allowing users to place a cap on their spend - once the money is gone the current ad dissolves and the next in the queue appears automatically."

After local testing is complete on www.BETARecords.com, DAAN should be available for 3rd party licensing in early 2009.

Media Contact:
Scott G, BETA Records, 818-223-8486, scott@betarecords.com.

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Regional Events

Designers Chosen for Third Annual Festival of Wreaths – Celebrity and Premier Judges Also Announced

Author: Van Millwork
Dateline: Thu, 13 Nov 2008

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “NEEDHAM, Mass., Nov. 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The following designers were selected from a large pool of applicants for the third annual Festival of Wreaths - a holiday showhouse which opens on Saturday, November 29 and continues through Saturday, December 13th at the Van Millwork Showroom in Needham, MA. This festive event benefits the Room to Dream Foundation, dedicated to creating healing environments for children and adolescents facing chronic and debilitating illnesses.”



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NEEDHAM, Mass., Nov. 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The following designers were selected from a large pool of applicants for the third annual Festival of Wreaths - a holiday showhouse which opens on Saturday, November 29 and continues through Saturday, December 13th at the Van Millwork Showroom in Needham, MA. This festive event benefits the Room to Dream Foundation, dedicated to creating healing environments for children and adolescents facing chronic and debilitating illnesses.

This year's designers are:
* Christian Boyer of Boyer Interior Design, LLC, in Manchester, NH
* Teresa Burnett of Willow Designs, Inc., in Norwell
* Charise Perkett Glasson of Charise Perkett Glasson, interiors with distinction, in Attleboro
* Michael Ferzoco of Eleven Interiors, in Boston
* Karyn Koulopoulus of Silver Beech Studio, in Ashland
* John Maciejowski of John Maciejowski Interiors, Inc., in Melrose
* Michelle Mordis of Michelle Mordis Interiors, in Chelsea
* Marc Silipo and Barbara Prosser of Babel's Paint & Decorating Stores, in Norwood
* Kevin Sumner of Sumner and Company, in Plymouth and Alton Bay, NH
* Rebecca Wilson of RW Interiors, in Needham
* Nancy Wright and Lisa Calderone of Perennial Designs, in Needham

This year there is a new design competition element to the event with awards being presented for the following:

The Premier Design Award, judged by Heather Unru, anchor, WCVB, Channel 5; Kristy Lee, anchor, NECN; Estelle Bond Guralnick, Traditional Home Magazine; and Gerald Pomeroy, Gerald Pomeroy Design Group.

The Designer's Choice Award, judged by Kathie Chrisicos, Chrisicos Interiors; Richard Erwin, Ames Print; Mary Beth Markunas, Pierre Deux; Susan Shulman, Susan Shulman Design; and Wayne Southworth, President, New England Chapter of the IFDA.

The Editor's Choice Award hand picked by Rachel Levitt, Home Editor for Boston Magazine Group.

The People's Choice Award, offering visitors to the showhouse the opportunity to vote on-line for their favorite room at www.bostonmagazine.com/festivalofwreaths.

The Festival of Wreaths showcases the talents of these designers who will decorate the entire Van Millwork Showroom, transforming it in to a holiday show house. The holiday show house is open to the public for two weeks and ends with a black-tie optional Gala and silent auction on December 13th.

The Room to Dream Foundation focuses its services on children and families living in low and moderate-income urban and suburban areas. In order to complete each renovation, the foundation purchases all of the furnishings and supplies; every purchase is tailored to the specific needs of a child or family. Through a caring staff of professional and amateur artists, interior decorators, and volunteers, the foundation designs and transforms living spaces that give children and adolescents room to dream of a healthier future.

The third annual Festival of Wreaths, located at the Van Millwork Showroom, 65 Crawford Street, Needham, is open to the public Saturday, November 29 through Friday, December 12. Hours are 10AM-4PM, Monday through Friday; 11AM-2PM Saturday, November 29 and Saturday, December 6; and 1PM-5PM, Sunday November 30 and Sunday, December 7. Admission is $10.00 per person; children under ten free. The purchase of raffle tickets will be available (many of the holiday decorations will be raffled off).

To purchase tickets to the Festival or the closing night Gala on Saturday, December 13th, or for more information, please call 617-332-3066, or visit The Room to Dream Foundation website at www.roomtodreamfoundation.org.

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Uncategorized

World Renowned Entertainer Jim Bailey as Judy Garland LIVE in Concert

Author: Jim Bailey
Dateline: Thu, 13 Nov 2008

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In his much-anticipated return to San Francisco, the legendary singer and character actor, Jim Bailey, will perform at the Herbst Theatre on December 20 in, 'Jim Bailey as Judy Garland Live in Concert.' Accompanied by a full orchestra, Jim will perform Judy's Christmas classic, 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas' as well as other favorite hits.”



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SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In his much-anticipated return to San Francisco, the legendary singer and character actor, Jim Bailey, will perform at the Herbst Theatre on December 20 in, "Jim Bailey as Judy Garland Live in Concert."

Jim Bailey as Judy GarlandAccompanied by a full orchestra, Jim will perform Judy's Christmas classic, "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" as well as other favorite hits including: "Over the Rainbow," "Get Happy," "You Made Me Love You," "The Trolley Song," "Swanee," "Rockabye," and "The Man that Got Away."

Jim had the pleasure of performing on stage with Judy in 1968, the year before she passed away. Judy witnessed a young Jim who was just starting out as a performer and she joined him on stage where they sang together. Bailey later went on to re-create Judy's mother-daughter concerts with Liza Minnelli.

After performing on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1970, Jim became a phenomenon. Operatically trained and acclaimed worldwide, he went on to appear on The Tonight Show, the Carol Burnett Show and numerous other variety shows that were popular during this era.

Jim also played Carnegie Hall (recorded and released) and had several runs at the London Palladium and the main showrooms in Las Vegas and Atlantic City. He also performed for four American Presidents and The Queen of England, Princess Diana and Prince Charles.

In 1978, Jim performed at the Super Bowl and then at the Olympics' opening Ceremonies in 1984. He has had at least 60 guest starring roles on TV from "Here's Lucy" to "Ally McBeal."

Jim's performances have been reviewed in several international cities. The San Francisco Chronicle raved that the show was, "One of the most astonishing acts to ever trod the boards." The London Times noted that, "He defies disbelief." The New York Times said, "He is the supreme consummate performer." The Boston Globe stated, "He is an inspiration; the next best thing to Garland herself."

To view a classic performance, visit: www.youtube.com/judysanfrancisco.

Ticket prices range from $30 to $60 and are available by calling the City Box Office at: 415-392-4400, or on the web site at: www.cityboxoffice.com.

To Contact Jim Bailey, call Stephen Campbell at 661-222-7675 or e-mail: campbellmanagement@sbcglobal.net.

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Awards and Honors

Mitchell Construction Group Takes Gold Twice in 2008 Contractor of the Year Awards

Author: Mitchell Construction Group
Dateline: Thu, 13 Nov 2008

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “MEDFIELD, Mass., Nov. 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mitchell Construction Group, Inc., a multi-award winning design and renovation firm located in Medfield, is pleased to announce they are the recipient of two 2008 Gold Contractor of the Year (CoTY) Awards from the Eastern Massachusetts National Association of the Remodeling Industry (EM NARI) in the categories of Best Kitchen Remodeling and Best Exterior Renovation.”



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Awards sponsored by the Eastern Massachusetts National Association of the Remodeling Industry

MEDFIELD, Mass., Nov. 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mitchell Construction Group, Inc., a multi-award winning design and renovation firm located in Medfield, is pleased to announce they are the recipient of two 2008 Gold Contractor of the Year (CoTY) Awards from the Eastern Massachusetts National Association of the Remodeling Industry (EM NARI) in the categories of "Best Kitchen Remodeling" and "Best Exterior Renovation."

Winning project for the Exterior RenovationThe NARI is the only trade association dedicated solely to the remodeling industry. With more than 7,000 member companies nationwide, the Association is considered "The Voice of the Remodeling Industry."

The eastern Massachusetts chapter, one of the largest in the country, hosts this competition annually to recognize the most exceptional remodeling projects and the companies that built them and is widely considered the premier competition of its kind throughout the remodeling industry.

An impartial panel of judges, who are considered experts within the industry and associated fields, selected winners based on each entrant's "Before and After" photography and scope of the project. Judging was based on problem solving, functionality, aesthetics, craftsmanship, innovation, degree of difficulty and entry presentation. This year's awards were considered the most competitive in the organization's history with a record number of entrants.

Mitchell Construction Group's winning projects included a complete remodel of a kitchen and dining area in a 40-year old home, opening up the kitchen and dining area to create a more spacious and functional space; and an exterior facelift and porch addition to a charming century-old, two-story home.

Winning project for the Interior Renovation"We are pleased to be recognized by our peers and honored with two of these prestigious awards," states Tom Mitchell, President, Mitchell Construction Group, Inc. "I am continually proud of the Mitchell team and their ability to approach each and every project with an open mind, enthusiasm and innovative design ideas while never losing sight of customer satisfaction."

Mitchell Construction Group, Inc., located in Medfield, specializes in architectural design and construction of residential kitchens, baths, additions, and whole house renovations. Recognized for two consecutive years for their commitment to customer service, Mitchell is also the recipient of a number of industry awards including Qualified Remodeler Magazine's "Top 500" company in 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005 and 2004. The company was also named one of the "Big 50" by Remodeling Magazine in 2006. The company also received the Gold Award from the PRISM, sponsored by the Greater Boston Builders' Association at their last awards installment in 2007.

For additional information, contact Mitchell Construction Group at (508) 359-7904, or visit the website at www.mitchcogroup.com. Press inquiries; please contact Joanne DiFrancesco, JDCommunications, Inc., (781) 828-0323.

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Advertising and Marketing

Brain-Twist Teams Up with STG Media Corp. to Launch Slap Energy Shots, a Tea-Based Energy Shot and Beverage

Author: STG Media Corp.
Dateline: Thu, 13 Nov 2008

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “TEMPE, Ariz., Nov. 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The rocky economy has affected many areas of the market, but one area that has not been slapped in the face by the United State's financial crisis is energy shots, says STG Media Corp. The energy beverage category has grown over 260-percent in the past 3 years and is expected to grow another 15-percent in the years that follow. Consumers are finding themselves working longer and sleeping less to help compensate for the rising gas prices, the plummeting stock market, and the rocky real estate market.”



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TEMPE, Ariz., Nov. 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The rocky economy has affected many areas of the market, but one area that has not been slapped in the face by the United State's financial crisis is energy shots, says STG Media Corp. The energy beverage category has grown over 260% in the past 3 years and is expected to grow another 15% in the years that follow. Consumers are finding themselves working longer and sleeping less to help compensate for the rising gas prices, the plummeting stock market, and the rocky real estate market. Reaching for an energy beverage, just to make it through the day has become a routine activity for many consumers in the working class.

Slap Energy Shot tea-based beverageAlthough the popularity of energy beverages has grown among consumers, the nutrition content of energy beverages has been a topic of controversy for health experts nationwide. According to experts, energy beverages can cause anxiety, panic attacks, high blood pressure and some kinds of stomach and heart conditions. In light of the negative rap that energy beverages have been receiving lately, Brain-Twist has developed an all-natural, healthy energy beverage and shot alternative, Slap Energy Shots. It took Coca-Cola to spot the future of energy shots (Slap Shots is partially owned and funded by The Coca-Cola Company). The difference between this energy shot and the other energy shots on the market is that Slap Energy Shots is tea based and does not have the jolt and crash effect.

Additionally, Brain-Twist has combined forces with STG Media Corp. and to distribute and market Slap Energy Shots in the United States and World Wide. STG Media Corp. has developed an aggressive distribution program that will launch Slap Energy Shots into over 100,000 convenience stores within the next 6 months. The distribution will be accompanied by a print media and radio campaign that will ensure Slap Energy Shot's success in the convenience store channel.

"We have a tremendous amount of success in the convenience store channel, simply by ensuring that the products that we put in the market have adequate media support behind them," President of STG Media Corp. and Global Distribution Services, Vincent M. Schuman said. "Due to the economy, many of our main competitors are slashing their marketing budgets; we are going to use this as our advantage to make Slap Energy Shots really stand out in the energy shot category."

Slap Energy Shots distribution and media campaign began on November 1, 2008.

STG Media Corp., STG Global Distribution and STG Interactive, LLC, work together to develop and execute strategic, national marketing campaigns. Based in Tempe, AZ, STG Media is a full-service advertising agency specializing in creative and media buying for print, television and radio. Helping clients to maximize their ad dollars, STG works hand in hand with STG Global Distribution, a master distributor and brand management company with capabilities to place products on the check-out counters in over 100,000 convenience stores in the USA with a proven market blitz program. STG Interactive develops cutting-edge e-commerce solutions in addition to search engine optimization and search engine marketing. STG helps clients navigate through the complex landscape of opportunities that exist within the context of modern, cross-media campaigns. For more information about the STG family of companies, call toll-free: 866-834-4370 or visit our website pr.printad.info/21.

The World Responds to You.(TM)

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jenellea@stgmediacorp.com

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Education and Schools

The Princeton of Preschools Brings Quality Childcare to Cincinnati

Author: The Gardner School
Dateline: Wed, 12 Nov 2008

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “CINCINATTI, Ohio, Nov. 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Preschool children can now enjoy the past and present while preparing for the future. The Gardner School (TGS), an academically-focused preschool that serves children ages six weeks through pre-K, has recently expanded their award-winning preschool into the Cincinnati market. Their new location is in Blue Ash, Ohio at 9920 Carver Road.”



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CINCINATTI, Ohio, Nov. 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Preschool children can now enjoy the past and present while preparing for the future. The Gardner School (TGS), an academically-focused preschool that serves children ages six weeks through pre-K, has recently expanded their award-winning preschool into the Cincinnati market. Their new location is in Blue Ash, Ohio at 9920 Carver Road (behind Parker's Blue Ash Grill within the Sycamore Office Park).

The Gardner School CincinnatiTGS is a Nashville, TN-based company with schools in Tennessee, Kentucky and Ohio. The schools have been heralded by the press, including the Tennessean, as "The Princeton of Preschools" due to their multi-million dollar facilities, academically-focused curriculum, student uniforms, and stringent hiring practices that require all lead teachers to hold a four-year degree in Education or a closely related field.

Tammy Robinson, Chief Operating Officer of The Gardner School explains, "Due to the state of the economy, many former stay-at-home moms have been forced back into the workplace which had led to an increasing demand for quality childcare programs like the Gardner School."

TGS is not a daycare, but a state-of-the-art preschool, especially designed to provide young children with an educational foundation to last a lifetime.

It is designed to provide a stimulating, creative, and educationally-engineered environment that meets and exceeds the needs of their most important clients -- the children.

Each classroom's entrance is creatively designed to resemble a street store front. There are bistros, a farmer's market, a bakery, and a book nook. Others include a fire station, pet store and even a post office.

And, it does not end there. Look up, and children will view a painted ceiling of a big blue sky with billowing clouds. The attention to detail, inside and outside the classroom, is what makes TGS a very special place for young children.

Each child who attends TGS receives personal attention, gentle guidance and developmentally-appropriate curriculum and activities.

TGS caters to working moms and dads who are on the go. They offer a full suite of enrichment classes for children including: foreign language, dance, gymnastics, drama, private computer instruction and sports readiness.

Health-conscious snacks and meals are prepared onsite by a chef and served within a child-friendly cafeteria. Additionally, children's security is second to none; all classrooms and play areas are monitored by closed-circuit cameras. There are two, 50-inch plasma screens located in the lobby where parents can watch their children learn and play.

"The Gardner School is excited to offer our unique and award-winning services to the families of Cincinnati who commute to Blue Ash for employment or to those who live in nearby communities," Scott Thompson, CEO of The Gardner School says. "We look forward to becoming an essential part of the academic community within Cincinnati for early childhood education."

For more information regarding The Gardner School and enrollment opportunities within the Blue Ash School, visit: www.TheGardnerSchool.com.

Or, contact Debbie Wolf, Executive School Director, to schedule a personal tour at: 513-985-9444; or Debbie.Wolf@TheGardnerSchool.com.


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Opinion and Commentary

After Financial Bailout, a Long Term Care Bailout? No, Industry Expert Says, Pointing to Recent Congressional Action

Author: LTC Financial Partners
Dateline: Wed, 12 Nov 2008

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “KIRKLAND, Wash., Nov. 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Following the $700-billion-plus economic bailout and stimulus program, "Congress does not relish another big bailout," says Cameron Truesdell, CEO of LTC Financial Partners LLC (LTCFP), one of the nation's largest and most experienced long term care insurance agencies. "But they see another tsunami coming." That's the message Truesdell gets from the September 25 introduction of House Resolution 431, "Supporting the goals and ideals of a Long-Term Care Awareness Week."”



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Will Long Term Care Awareness Week (November 16-22) Help Avert New Economic Tsunami?

KIRKLAND, Wash., Nov. 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Following the $700-billion-plus economic bailout and stimulus program, "Congress does not relish another big bailout," says Cameron Truesdell, CEO of LTC Financial Partners LLC (LTCFP), one of the nation's largest and most experienced long term care insurance agencies. "But they see another tsunami coming." That's the message Truesdell gets from the September 25 introduction of House Resolution 431, "Supporting the goals and ideals of a Long-Term Care Awareness Week."

CEO Cameron Truesdell"Awareness is a mild word," Truesdell observes. "What they're really saying is look out, Americans, as you age you're risking financial disaster, and Uncle Sam isn't going to bail you out."

The text of H.R. 431 presents sobering facts:

* According to the Government Accountability Office, "spending on long term care services solely for the elderly is projected to grow 2.5 times and could grow to $379 billion in 2050."

* Yet the Department of Commerce has reported that "savings as a percentage of after-tax income declined from approximately 8 percent in 1992 to zero since 2005." So who has the cash to foot the bill?

* The impact of the growing need for care is far greater than the projected costs for paid services. Hidden costs are draining American productivity because "an estimated 34,000,000 persons age 18 or older provide unpaid care to another adult in any given month, averaging 21 hours per week, with an estimated value of $350,000,000,000 in 2006." Multiply that by the 2.5 growth factor and we get a projected $875 billion drain in 2050.

"When we combine the paid-service costs with the hidden costs, we're looking at a total impact of well over a trillion dollars per year," says Truesdell. "The Government doesn't want to pick up that tab." Individuals can't afford it either, he asserts, unless we plan ahead. "That's the reason for Long Term Care Awareness Week," he says, "to make people aware so they can plan properly."

Very wealthy individuals have the wherewithal to pay for their own care. "The rest of us need long term care insurance," says Truesdell, and he's not alone. The Government's official Social Security Statement includes this sentence: "Medicare does not pay for long term care, so you may want to consider options for private insurance." Yet in 2002, "the Government Accounting Office reported that less than 10 percent of the elderly population in the United States and a lower percentage of those aged 55 to 64 years of age ... have purchased long-term care insurance," H.R. 431 states.

One of Truesdell's specialists has been supporting the congressional move. He's Marc Kaye, a New York-based "Associate" with LTCFP. "Marc has been corresponding with Louisiana Representative Charles Boustany, a co-sponsor of H.R. 431," Truesdell says. "He also supports Congress and will support the Obama Administration through the Center for Long-Term Care Reform, serving as Regional Representative."

Information on long term care insurance options is available from 550 experts in Truesdell's organization. "They're glad to answer questions by phone, the Internet or in person," Truesdell says. A listing is available at:
web.ltcfp.com/ltcfp/find-agent.aspx.

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Alliances and Partnerships

Liberty Travel Selects Perillo Tours as Preferred Tour Partner

Author: Perillo Tours
Dateline: Tue, 11 Nov 2008

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Nov. 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Liberty Travel, one of the largest retail travel agencies in the U.S., has selected Perillo Tours, America's largest escorted tour operator to Italy as its most recent preferred partner for escorted tours.”



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WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Nov. 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Liberty Travel, one of the largest retail travel agencies in the U.S., has selected Perillo Tours (PerilloTours.com), America's largest escorted tour operator to Italy as its most recent preferred partner for escorted tours. Over the past 64 years, Perillo Tours has brought more than a million Americans to Italy, earning its well-deserved reputation for providing high-quality, all-inclusive tours led by expert native Italian tour guides.

CEO Steve PerilloNow clients of Liberty Travel's more than 200 U.S. retail locations will have direct access to all of Perillo's tour offerings including special deals exclusive to Liberty Travel.

"We couldn't be more excited to have been selected as Liberty Travel's most recent preferred partner for escorted tours," says Steve Perillo, the third generation owner of Perillo Tours. "Liberty Travel's 1,000+ expert travel counselors offer specialized knowledge of destinations around the world and the fact that they now stand behind Perillo's tours really means something."

"This is a really powerful partnership of two strong companies. When others in the travel industry are now retracting, we're expanding," said Makis Xenatos, Vice President for Products, Cruises and Tour Operators for Liberty Travel. "In the months to come, we'll be joining together with Perillo to get the word out to the travel community and consumers about the benefits of this new Preferred Partner relationship."

Travelers who are interested in first class all-inclusive escorted tours of Italy can find out more about Perillo's tours by visiting any of the Liberty Travel branch office locations in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, Washington D.C., Virginia, Rhode Island, Illinois, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Florida, and California. They can also find information online at www.libertytravel.com.

About Perillo Tours

Perillo Tours, is America's largest escorted tour operator to Italy. Led by its current CEO, Steve Perillo, the company was founded in 1945 by Steve's grandfather, Joseph Perillo and grown to its current industry-leading position by Steve's father, Mario Perillo, affectionately known for many years as "Mr Italy." Perillo Tours' fully escorted all-inclusive tours feature excellent sightseeing, first class and deluxe hotels, and expert native tour guides. All of the escorted tour itineraries also include transfers, baggage handling, American style breakfasts, tips, taxes and dinners with complimentary wines and mineral water. More information: www.PerilloTours.com.

About Liberty Travel

Founded in 1951 as the innovator of the vacation package concept, Liberty Travel is one of the largest travel companies in the United States, and is the largest privately held leisure travel company with more than 200 retail locations. Liberty Travel offers consumers the advantage of specialized travel agents offering extensive destination and product knowledge and access to the best values on vacation packages available online or in-person. Liberty Travel does not charge a service fee, part of the "simply exceptional" service promised to every client. Liberty Travel retail locations can now be found in 14 states from coast to coast and Washington, D.C.

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