(PRWEB) May 15, 2012

Tibet’s holy Mt. Kailash is sacred to three religions, and pilgrims from all over the world travel to this remote Himalayan mountain to circumambulate, offer prayers, and receive blessings. But travelers to Mt Kailash trek should be aware of a hidden danger—recently, an elderly couple from Singapore died during their Mt. Kailash trekking tour as a result of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS).

AMS, also called altitude sickness, is caused by rapid exposure to low air pressure, triggered by ascending from a lower elevation to a higher elevation very quickly. The change in air pressure makes less oxygen available to the lungs.

The average altitude in Tibet is 4,000 meters, and AMS can occur within hours after a person ascends to an altitude of 3,000 meters or more. For most tourists this is as simple as getting off the plane in Lhasa, which has an elevation of about 3,500 meters. Clinics are available in Lhasa, but in remote destinations like Mt. Kailash it’s important for travelers to take precautions and communicate with their Tibet travel agency and guides ahead of time about this potential danger.

AMS can be prevented and treated safely if travelers and tour guides act responsibly. Explore Tibet, a Lhasa-based travel agency, has some guidelines for preparing for and dealing with AMS.

    Know the symptoms of AMS. They include headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, palpitations, shortness of breath, lack of strength and appetite, sleeping problems, nosebleed, peripheral edema (swelling in legs and ankles) and oliguria (dehydration and kidney problems). Although rare, if left unchecked AMS can progress to potentially life-threatening pulmonary or cerebral edema. In addition to AMS, dehydration occurs more quickly at higher altitudes, exacerbating the affects of altitude sickness.
    Take it easy. AMS is easy to treat and prevent. Most people will experience only a headache or feel “fluish” their first few days at higher elevation. Visitors are advised to rest, drink plenty of water, remember to take deep breaths and refrain from strenuous activity. If these simpler treatments are not enough to alleviate AMS, hospitals and clinics in Lhasa are equipped with oxygen and other first-aid remedies.
    Trek safely. When climbing to higher altitudes, for example when trekking, visitors should make sure to keep their schedules slow, giving their bodies enough time to acclimatize. If symptoms of AMS become debilitating, it is important to quickly descend to a lower elevation.
    Travel with a responsible team. Guides should know the symptoms of AMS and be able to respond immediately. Tour vehicles outside of Lhasa should carry supplemental oxygen. All Tibet tours should be paced to provide time for acclimatization.
    Know the risks. Visitors with a severe cold, a high fever, acute or chronic pulmonary disease, severe cardiovascular disease, pregnant women in their third trimester, and children under three should avoid traveling to regions with a high altitude.

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The Kobo Vox™ eReader Tablet

Toronto, ON (PRWEB) May 17, 2012

Kobo Inc., a global leader in eReading, today announced that J.K. Rowling’s bestselling Harry Potter book series is now available to Kobo customers. Readers across the globe can now download all seven must-have Harry Potter eBooks to their Kobo libraries, and can choose from English, French, German, Italian, or Spanish—with more languages to come. Customers can buy the eBooks from J.K. Rowling’s Pottermore online store by visiting http://www.kobo.com/harrypotter.

In keeping with Kobo’s philosophy of read anytime, anyplace, this exciting series can be read on the award-winning Kobo Touch™ eReader and the Kobo Vox™ eReader tablet. In addition, customers can also use Kobo’s free eReading apps available for iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac, PC, and BlackBerry. Kobo apps automatically sync readers’ libraries across all their devices—this way, they will never lose their place in Harry Potter’s epic adventures of wizardry and magic. Unique to Kobo, readers will also be able to track their progress in books with awards from Kobo Reading Life™, and share their thoughts on exciting passages with Kobo Pulse™. In addition, Kobo is the official eReading partner of Facebook™, letting readers easily update and chat with friends about Harry and his friends on Facebook.

“We’re excited to bring together the extremely successful Harry Potter phenomenon and the always-enthusiastic Kobo eReading community. Fans have been waiting for years to see the Harry Potter series in digital and now that wait is over,” said Michael Tamblyn, Executive Vice President Content, Sales & Merchandising, Kobo. “Best-selling author J. K. Rowling has captured the imaginations of book lovers everywhere, and we couldn’t be more excited about bringing her vision to the Kobo reading experience.”

“Kobo is an increasingly powerful player in the eReading market and we are delighted to have them on board,” said Charlie Redmayne, CEO, Pottermore.

The Kobo Vox

Perfect for people on the go and those who want to blend tablet functionality with their eReading experience, the Kobo Vox offers a seven-inch, FFS+ multimedia touchscreen for a dynamic reading experience in vivid colour. Optimized for outdoor reading and with an extra-wide viewing angle for shared reading, the Kobo Vox makes the rich content offered at the Kobo online bookstore pop.

Unique to Kobo, readers can take reading to a whole new level with Kobo Pulse, sharing thoughts on passages and recommending books with other readers. The seamless integration with more than 15,000 apps, including family favourites like Facebook, Twitter, The Weather Channel and Cut the Rope, make the Kobo Vox the perfect device for those on the go.

The Kobo Touch

Built by booklovers for booklovers, the Kobo Touch offers a best-in-class reading experience, with an amazing touch experience that uses Infrared Touch Technology, allowing readers to easily swipe or tap to turn pages. With the intuitive touch interface, readers can highlight a phrase, lookup a word, zoom into an image, increase the font size, or quickly navigate through a book and an entire library. Plus, finding that next read is also quick and easy with Wi-Fi and a virtual keyboard.

The Kobo Touch eReader is available in multiple languages, and offers a localized experience, including content, recommendations, and the Kobo store. Readers may choose from English, French, Canadian French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Dutch.

About Kobo, Inc.

Kobo Inc. is one of the world’s fastest-growing eReading services offering more than 2.5 million eBooks, magazines and newspapers–and counting. Believing that consumers should have the freedom to read any book on any device, Kobo has built an open-standards platform to provide consumers with a choice when reading. Inspired by a “Read Freely” philosophy and a passion for innovation, Kobo has expanded to nearly 200 countries, where millions of consumers have access to localized eBook catalogues and award-winning eReaders, like the Kobo Touch. With top-ranked eReading applications for Apple, BlackBerry, Android, and Windows products, Kobo allows consumers to make eReading social through Facebook Timeline and Reading Life, an industry-first social experience that lets users earn awards for time spent reading and encouraging others to join in. Headquartered in Toronto and owned by Tokyo-based Rakuten, Kobo eReaders can be found in major retail chains across the globe.

For more information, visit http://www.kobo.com.

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Chicago, IL (PRWEB) July 27, 2011

CVS Caremark continues to demonstrate its commitment to children with disabilities through its All Kids Can Program. Through this signature program, CVS Caremark has partnered with Easter Seals over the past six years to support children at risk of autism, developmental delays or disabilities so they can be school-ready and build a foundation for a lifetime of learning.

Every year, millions of young children with disabilities or at risk of developmental delays enter school already far behind other children. Many never catch up. By identifying and treating a delay early on, kids with autism and other disabilities have the best chance of succeeding in life and developing on par with their peers.

As the nation’s leading nonprofit provider of autism and early intervention services, Easter Seals knows the impact early intervention services can make to strengthen children’s physical, social, emotional and intellectual abilities well before kindergarten. CVS Caremark’s investment in Make the First Five Count will continue to help assure successful outcomes for young children served by Easter Seals nationwide.

Investing Early in Young Children with Autism

Since Easter Seal’s Living with Autism Study was released in late 2008, CVS Caremark has responded to the needs of families living with autism by providing nearly $ 650,000 in grants from the CVS Caremark Charitable Trust to train and certify Easter Seals therapists in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), enhancing further Easter Seals’ capacity to respond to the need for evidence-based interventions for young children with autism.

Through this funding, nearly 100 Easter Seals therapists at 20 Easter Seals affiliates nationwide have been trained and certified in these critical interventions. To date, more than 500 young children with autism have benefited from ABA therapies with the promise of continued impact in the lives of thousands more young children with autism in years to come.

“We know what’s possible for children with disabilities and their families,” said James E. Williams, Jr., president and chief executive officer of Easter Seals. “Thanks to our partnership with CVS Caremark, Easter Seals continues to provide exceptional, evidence-based services to deliver solutions that shape the lives of children and families living with autism.”

Local Fundraising Efforts

2011 will mark CVS Caremark’s sixth straight year as the National Premier Sponsor of Easter Seals’ signature fundraising event, Walk With Me. This year, CVS Caremark associates expect to raise more than $ 1 million through local community engagement and fundraising at nearly 70 Walk events nationwide.

Over the past five years, CVS Caremark and its more than 200,000 associates across the country have raised more than $ 7 million for Walk With Me, bringing Easter Seals one step closer to making sure all young kids at risk of disabilities or delays get the early identification and services they need to be school-ready.

“We are very proud of the thousands of CVS Caremark colleagues who are supporting Easter Seals to ensure their services are available to children and families in every community,” said Eileen Howard Boone, CVS Caremark Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications and Community Relations. “Together, for the past six years, we have been dedicated to helping children of all abilities reach their highest potential.”

CVS Caremark’s Support of Easter Seals through All Kids Can To Date

CVS Caremark selected Easter Seals as a national partner in All Kids Can when the program was introduced in 2006. Since that time, the company, its foundation and its associates have contributed more than $ 11.5 million to support Easter Seals services in local communities nationwide.

To learn more about the CVS Caremark All Kids Can Program and its support of Easter Seals, visit http://www.cvsallkidscan.com/partners/easter-seals.

To learn more about Easter Seals’ Make the First Five Count℠, visit http://www.makethefirstfivecount.org and view this internet public service announcement featuring Kyle, a child living with autism: http://www.westglen.com/online/makethefirstfivecount.html.

About Easter Seals

Easter Seals is the leading non-profit provider of services for individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities and other special needs. For more than 90 years, we have been offering help and hope to children and adults living with disabilities, and to the families who love them. Through therapy, training, education and support services, Easter Seals creates life-changing solutions so that people with disabilities can live, learn, work and play. Visit http://www.easterseals.com.

About CVS Caremark All Kids Can

CVS Caremark All Kids Can™, a program of the CVS Caremark Charitable Trust and supported by CVS Caremark, is a commitment to making life easier for children with disabilities. Through this signature program, CVS Caremark and the Trust will support nonprofit organizations that provide innovative programs and services in local communities focused on helping children with disabilities learn, play and succeed in life.

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Charleston workplace injury lawyer Ken Harrell

North Charleston, S.C. (PRWEB) May 17, 2012

With the construction season under way in South Carolina, the Charleston workplace injury lawyers at Joye Law Firm are joining the call to raise awareness about the threat of job site falls and ways to prevent them.

“Falls are one of the leading causes of workplace injuries and deaths at construction sites in South Carolina and across the country,” said Charleston workers’ compensation lawyer Ken Harrell, the managing partner of Joye Law Firm. “That’s why we support the recently launched Campaign to Prevent Falls in Construction and its efforts to reduce the risk of fall injuries and deaths at construction sites.”

Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis unveiled the fall prevention campaign during a speech late last month on Workers Memorial Day – an event that commemorates people who lost their lives on the job, according to an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) news release.

Several organizations are behind the effort, including OSHA, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR).

The fall prevention campaign is focusing on residential and other smaller construction sites, where safety measures are often less prevalent and projects are frequently completed before OSHA has a chance to inspect the site.

Harrell said many Charleston-area construction sites may fall into this category as South Carolina’s Lowcountry region continues to see steady growth in new businesses and homes.

The Campaign to Prevent Falls in Construction is emphasizing three key messages in its effort to reduce injuries and deaths from falls at construction sites:

    Contractors and workers can plan together, before every job, to work safely at heights.

    Contractors must provide the right equipment for working at heights, and workers need to use that equipment.

    Contractors and workers need to be trained to use the equipment and to work safely.

Harrell, the Charleston workplace injury lawyer, said his practice has time and again shown him the tragic results of falls at construction sites and other workplaces in Charleston, Myrtle Beach and elsewhere around the state.

“What is most disturbing about falls at construction sites is that virtually all of them could have been prevented if the employers provided workers with proper training and safety equipment,” he said. “I hope this fall safety campaign will push South Carolina contractors and building companies to put workers’ safety first. I can think of three workers we’re representing right now who sustained life-altering brain injuries as the result of a fall on a construction site.”

Harrell said that Joye Law Firm is proud to stand up for the rights of all injured workers, whether they work in construction or other fields. He encouraged anyone who has been hurt at work to get help from an experienced workplace injury attorney.

“An attorney can help an injured worker to secure the compensation and benefits they deserve from South Carolina workers’ compensation programs, potential third-party injury lawsuits and any other available sources,” he said.

About Joye Law Firm

Since 1968, Joye Law Firm has aggressively represented injured and ill workers, including private sector and public sector employees, throughout South Carolina. The firm’s practice areas include workers’ compensation, Social Security disability and a variety of personal injury claims, including car accidents, birth injury, brain injury, defective products, drug injury, motorcycle accidents, nursing home abuse, spinal cord injury, truck accidents and wrongful death. The Joye Law Firm has offices in Charleston and Myrtle Beach, and its dedicated workers’ compensation attorneys are ready to travel anywhere in South Carolina, including North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Goose Creek, Summerville, and Moncks Corner to assist injured workers. To learn more, contact the firm by calling (888) 324-3100 or filling out its online form.

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(PRWEB) May 16, 2012

Staff Management | SMX, the industry’s leading provider of comprehensive staffing solutions, was named a Finalist in the Company of the Year, Executive of the Year and Customer Service Department of the Year categories in the 2012 American Business Awards. Other finalists include Apple, Chipotle Mexican Grill, The Coca-Cola Company, Delta Air Lines, Ford Motor Company, ING DIRECT, NASCAR, Overstock.com and YouSendIt.

Finalists were chosen by more than 140 business professionals nationwide during preliminary judging in April and May. More than 150 members of 10 specialized judging committees will determine Stevie Award placements from among the Finalists during final judging, to take place May 14 – 25.

A Stevie Award winner in 2010 and 2011, and American Business Award Finalist in 2011, Staff Management | SMX has continued to break company records and outperform the industry under the leadership of Joan Davison, President & COO of Staff Management | SMX. As a result, the company is recognized as a finalist in the Company of the Year category and Davison in the Executive of the Year category. Staff Management | SMX’s Customer Service Department of the Year finalist nomination highlights the dedicated and talented team that hired more than 16,000 seasonal associates in a nine week period to support a leading online retailer’s busy season.

“The entire Staff Management | SMX organization gives special thanks to the team who provided exemplary support to our client during their holiday driven busy season,” says Jerry Wimer, Vice President of Global Operations and Staffing Center of Excellence for Staff Management | SMX. “We would also like to thank the American Business Awards for their continued recognition of our company as well as the accomplishments of our employees, and congratulate our fellow nominees in the Company of the Year, Executive of the Year and Customer Service Department of the Year categories.”

The American Business Awards are the nation’s premier business awards program. All organizations operating in the U.S.A. are eligible to submit nominations – public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small. Details about The American Business Awards and the list of Finalists in all categories are available at http://www.stevieawards.com/aba.

About the Stevie Awards

Stevie Awards are conferred in four programs: The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about The Stevie Awards at http://www.stevieawards.com.

About Staff Management | SMX

Founded in 1988, Staff Management | SMX is a recognized global leader in workforce management solutions. Staff Management | SMX is the pioneer of high-volume Vendor on Premise (VOP) staffing solutions and is ranked one of the top MSP providers worldwide by staffing buyers on HRO Today’s 2012 Baker’s Dozen for MSP providers. Staff Management | SMX solutions provide best talent, drive compliance, yield tangible savings and build sustainable value. One of America’s Top Job Creators on Inc. Magazine’s Inc. 5000, Staff Management | SMX is ranked among the Largest Global Staffing Providers by the Staffing Industry Analysts and was the winner of Best Overall Company of the Year in the 2011 Stevie Awards for Women in Business. Staff Management | SMX has been a charter member in the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement IMAGE Program since 2006 and achieved Workers’ Compensation Risk Certification in 2011.

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(PRWEB) April 29, 2012

The success of last week’s Belize tourism expo is one more indication that the growth of the Belizean travel and tourism industry is on the right track, the owner of Belize’s premier eco lodge said today.

Lucy Fleming, who along with her husband Mick own The Lodge at Chaa Creek, regarded as a pioneer in the Belize tourism industry, said that the quality of offerings at this year’s BETEX, the Belize Tourism Expo, highlighted the fact that the Belize tourism is moving in the right direction.

BETEX is a biannual tourism industry trade show organized by the Belize Tourism Industry Association (BTIA) and attracts industry professionals as well as travel agents and writers from around the world. According to BTIA President Jim Scott, this year was the biggest in the event’s history, with over 350 attendees at Belize’s Princess Hotel.

Mr. Scott said that due to the country’s small size and other unique attributes, promoting Belize in-country was more effective than attending larger trade shows overseas. “Where better can you promote your culture and your destination than at home? They get to learn about Belize, about our culture, about our natural resources, things to do while they are here… the hotels, tour operators, sites, restaurants, smells and so many good things. Things that you have pride in as a Belizean.”

Given this year’s tourism figures, it seems that Belize’s marketing efforts are getting results.

Belize’s Minster for Tourism, Hon. Manuel Heredia, said that while last year set a record for Belizean tourism, 2012 is already showing even better figures, with this year’s first quarter showing an increase of over 8% in tourist arrivals compared to last year, with record 32,000-plus overnight visitors last March.

Ms Fleming said that while interest in Belize’s Maya history and culture has increased due to the global media and internet attention on the so called Maya 2012 prophesies, she is confident that Belize vacations will continue to become more popular in coming years.

“Where else can you go from pristine rainforest studded with majestic Maya temples and remnants of ancient cities to unspoiled Caribbean islands and beaches in just a few hour driving? We’re just a short hop from the US, have a very friendly, English speaking population, a wealth of stunning natural beauty and a wide range of activities to enjoy it. Belize has developed a very professional, vibrant tourism industry over the last couple of decades, and the word is finally getting out.

“When you consider how much Belize has to offer it stands out as a very affordable destination that appeals to a wide range of people. At Chaa Creek we offer a selection of all-inclusive Belize vacation packages, some with specific focus in areas such as Maya culture, inland adventure, family and even romance with destination weddings, honeymoons and romantic getaways. With our rainforest-to-reef packages visitors get to combine a picture-perfect Caribbean beach holiday with a true jungle and wildlife experience, and that’s not something you can do just anywhere,” she said.

Ms Fleming said that positive word of mouth through social media and the publicity surrounding celebrity visits to Belize in recent years are other factors driving tourism growth. “At the end of the day, Belize really sells itself – our biggest job is to just let people know we’re here,” she said.

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London, England (PRWEB UK) 10 May 2012

Fertility Treatment Abroad is an invaluable resource for people experiencing fertility problems, providing a searchable database of infertility treatment clinics across the world offering services such as IVF, egg donation, donor insemination and frozen embryo transfer. As well as providing information about treatment options, the site also covers potential destinations, costs and practicalities such as insurance and any necessary documentation needed to travel for treatment. Information on treatment at more than 500 different clinics in over 50 countries is included on the site at launch.

What does the site offer?

The site is impartial, allowing users to compare treatment options, destinations and clinics and make informed decisions about their fertility treatment.

People seeking fertility treatment can search a database of information on over 500 fertility clinics around the world. The initial search is based on a selection by type of treatment and by country. They then narrow down their search by filtering results according to their preferences, such as number of procedures undertaken, price for IVF, upper age limit, whether sex selection is available, whether donor anonymity applies etc. Users can then select a shortlist of clinics and compare their profiles, prices and success rates.

A unique feature of Fertility Treatment Abroad is the “Good Practice Score”, based on compliance with the ESHRE Good Practice Guide for cross-border reproductive care. ESHRE, the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (http://www.eshre.eu), is an independent body that works to ensure safe, high quality assisted reproduction treatment for international patients. The Good Practice Score applies a rating on 20 different factors to create an overall percentage score for each clinic.

How many people go abroad for fertility treatment?

While precise figures for UK residents travelling overseas for infertility treatment are not recorded, an academic study in 2010 estimated that 25,000 cross-border infertility treatment cycles are carried out in Europe every year. (Source: TransRep: An exploratory study of UK residents who travel abroad for fertility treatment).

Where do they go?

Spain, Cyprus and the Czech Republic are the most popular destinations for people from the UK seeking fertility treatment (Source: 2012 Treatment Abroad Medical Tourism survey).

Why do people go overseas for infertility treatment?

There are a range of reasons why people choose to travel abroad for treatment. The 2010 TransRep study found that 34% had had difficulties accessing suitable treatment in the UK (due to the so-called ‘postcode lottery’), 37% had had previous treatment failure and 28% wanted a better quality of care. 26% of those who took part in the survey also cited a wish for an anonymous donation as part of their decision. Other factors often mentioned included a lack of donor gametes in the UK; the cost of UK treatment and better success rates overseas.

A 2012 survey by FertilityTreatmentAbroad.com parent company, Intuition Communication, asked those who had travelled from the UK for infertility treatment for their reasons for doing so. The following reasons were rated as ‘very’ or ‘quite’ important by participants:

    I wanted to avoid the waiting list (30.6%)
    I wanted to save on the cost of treatment (29.5%)
    My treatment is only available abroad (14.3%)
    I wanted to combine my treatment with a holiday (11.4%)
    I wanted to have treatment without friends and family knowing (9.5%)

Why is the site needed?

Some of the information available on http://www.FertilityTreatmentAbroad.com was previously available on sister site http://www.treatmentabroad.com but has now been expanded and updated to provide a total online resource and community for those seeking fertility treatment overseas.

Keith Pollard, Managing Director of FertilityTreatmentAbroad.com says the site aims to offer alternative options to people struggling with infertility:

“Many people look for alternatives to either NHS or private fertility treatment in the UK, for a wide range of reasons, from waiting lists to the availability of donor eggs or sperm.

“With FertilityTreatmentAbroad.com we wanted to offer those people another option. There are some excellent fertility clinics offering world-class treatment around the globe but many people struggle not only to find the right treatment option but also to identify the best place for them to go in terms of quality of treatment, patient services and the type of destination.

“With more than 500 clinics in our database, there is bound to be a clinic to suit almost every patient need somewhere.”

Case Study

Cathy Caton, from Littleborough near Rochdale, turned to Treatment Abroad, forerunner to FertilityTreatmentAbroad.com when she and her husband wanted to have a child together but knew, after previous treatment and two or three years trying to conceive naturally, that Cathy had problems with blocked tubes. After treatment in Hungary, Cathy gave birth to triplets in February this year.

“When we started looking into having fertility treatment, it was clearly going to be too expensive in this country. We weren’t seriously looking to go overseas but once we looked at the website it suddenly seemed like a realistic possibility.

“We spent four or five months researching and chose Hungary because we could afford to go and have the consultation. The clinic was great and we chose it because the doctor spoke good English, they had a coordinator who made all the arrangements for us and they even had a freephone number whenever we had any questions.

“We went for our initial consultation then came back to the UK and had the scans they needed and the medication, which we had to pay for privately. We emailed the scan results to the clinic and they bought our treatment forward having seen the results.

“I’d recommend the experience of going overseas to other people – it was a lot less stressful than we expected and while I wasn’t expecting triplets, completely worth it!”

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Holiday Inn Resort, Panama City Beach

Panama City Beach, FL (PRWEB) May 13, 2012

Holiday Inn Resort PCB Helps Guests Enjoy Florida Golf Month

Panama City Beach is truly a “golfer’s paradise”, especially in the month of May where temperatures are perfect for a day on the golf course. Guests of the Holiday Inn Resort have always enjoyed great discounts at the Holiday Golf Club, just minutes away from the resort, to help them save while they play. This year, the Holiday Inn Resort and the Holiday Golf Club have partnered up even more to bring guests an even better value on their golf game!

“We always pay attention to what our guests’ wants and needs are during their stay with us – and we try to accommodate them as best we can. Lately we’ve seen an increase of interest in visitors who are looking to enjoy both the Gulf of Mexico and a great day of golf.” Says Philip Colvin, Director of Marketing at the Holiday Inn Resort. This increase of interest in golfing spurred the resort and the golf course to come up with a way those vacationers can get the best value on the activities they are looking to enjoy while in Panama City Beach. “We now offer two different ways to save; guests of the Holiday Inn Resort will still receive great savings when they play at Holiday Golf Course, but now guests can also choose a package that includes both their room and golf.” Say Colvin.

Guests of the Holiday Inn Resort enjoy the same discounts as the local beach residents when they play at the Holiday Golf Club! With a resort keycard, golfers will receive the Local Rate on the 18-hole, championship course – savings can be up to 40% off – as well as 1/2 off use of rental clubs. Or for an even better value, guests can now book the Stay & Golf Package* which includes a room with a view of the Gulf of Mexico, Breakfast for 2 adults, 2 free drinks in the SunSet Lounge, 1 round of 18 hold of golf at Holiday Golf Course, Free club rentals, Free cart rental, and a 1pm check out starting at only $ 164 when you stay 3 nights during the month of May!

Holiday Golf Club boasts an 18-hole par 72 Championship Golf Course and Bay County’s only lighted 9-Hole Par 3 Course. Holiday’s broad lake-lined fairways and elevated greens are protected by bunkers of silky white sand. The Course has been described in national golf publications as among one of Florida’s most enjoyable yet challenging tracks. For more information on the Holiday Golf Club visit http://www.holidaygolfclub.com.

While Panama City Beach is known as a golfer’s paradise, there are plenty of other ways to play at the Holiday Inn Resort and around town. The Holiday Inn Resort offers daily kids activities, daily entertainment for the whole family – including a Polynesian Fire & Dance Show, Magic Show, Vegas Style Variety Show, an onsite day spa, and a kids’ water playground and more. The resort is only minutes away from great shopping at Pier Park and great attractions such as Gulf World Marine Park, Shipwreck Island Waterpark, Wonder Works, and Ripley’s Believe it or Not. For more information on the Holiday Inn Resort and its great golf savings visit http://www.hipcbeach.com or call 800.633.0266.

*Package is for a minimum of 3 night stay. 7 day cancellation period. 1 night due at time of booking, Must book at least 7 days in advance. Guest must call Holiday Golf Club to arrange tee time at 850.234.1800.

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The Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan

New York, NY (PRWEB) May 10, 2012

The Crowe Plaza Times Square Manhattan, located in the heart of in New York City’s Theater District with its front door on Broadway, shines the spotlight on the men and woman of the armed service. Take a bow American Armed Service members, we salute you! Our Fleet Week Pride Package – available only during Fleet Week May 23-29, 2012 – includes three nights in one of the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan’s stylish rooms, a New York Water Taxi ride among the tall ships, the exclusive concierge insiders bus tour around New York City’s top attractions including the 9/11 Memorial and a visit to the Intrepid Air and Space Museum.

Since 1984, New York City has held Fleet Week to honor the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. The week features extensive military demonstrations, as well as the opportunity for the public to tour some of the visiting ships. The Memorial Day commemoration is a highlight of the week’s festivities, featuring the singing of Taps and a military aircraft fly over in honor of those who lost their lives in service to the United States. The highlight of the week is the Parade of Tall Ships on May 23rd as they enter New York harbor.

If your stay includes May 22nd, then you will receive three tickets for the Special Opsail 2012 Tall Ships Hidden Harbor Tour. This exclusive tour is offered the New York Water Taxi on May 22nd only and gives an up-close look at several international tall s from around the world at anchor south of the Verrazano Bridge as they gather in preparation for the big parade on the 23rd. Can’t make it on May 22nd, then the Water Taxi Tour included in this package still offers stunning views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the 9/11 Memorial and more!

If seeing NYC by water is exciting, seeing by land is a must! Our very own Concierge Insiders Tour is a 3-hour guided-tour that was specially designed based on the insight of New York Concierges. You will see the best of everything New York has to offer… Along with the sights and attractions, you will get insider-tips on the best shopping, restaurants, and more! Some of the sights you will see from the comfort of your coach bus are: Radio City Music Hall, the Chrysler Building, the New York Public Library, Bryant Park, Union Square, Greenwich Village, Washington Square Park, Soho, and Little Italy. You will also stop and get out for short guided walking tours at attractions including: Rockefeller Center, Madison Square Park (for the best photographs of the Empire State Building), Ground Zero, Wall Street, and Battery Park! The tour now includes a timed ticket to visit the 9/11 Memorial.

Of course, celebrating the military past and present is the task at hand. You stay will also include three admission tickets to the Intrepid Air and Space Museum. Described as a ‘dynamic, interactive and educational journey for all ages; the museum’s mission is to honor our heroes, educate the public and inspire our youth.”

To make reservations, go to http://www.cpmanhattantimessquare.com/specials.html

The Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan sits at the Crossroads of the World, welcoming discerning travelers from around the globe. It boasts 795 well-appointed guest rooms outfitted with contemporary accents and plush Sleep Advantage™ beds. On-site options abound, such as relaxing over a cocktail at Broadway 49 Bar, tasting a fresh spin on new American eclectic cuisine at Brasserie 1605 or working out at one the city’s largest hotel based fitness centers.

All tickets / prices include admission tickets for two adults and one child. Additional tickets can be arranged through the concierge for an additional fee.

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Suzana Stankovic

New York, NY (PRWEB) April 24, 2012

Artist-entrepreneur and native New Yorker Suzana Stankovic, described by audiences and critics as “fearless”, “brilliant”, “enormously talented” and “an inspiration”, will speak on self-empowerment for today’s independent artist on May 6, 2012 from 3:00-7:00pm at Vlada Lounge, 331 west 51st Street in New York City. Proceeds benefit Stray From the Heart dog rescue.

The talk is entitled ‘Self-Producing: Owning Your Voice and Manifesting Your Vision’, for performing and visual artists who want to self-produce a public presentation of their work. The four-hour event will consist of Ms. Stankovic’s talk, a meal break, post-talk Q&A and networking opportunity among the attendees.

Tickets are available by donation with a suggested donation of $ 45 per person and can be purchased at the door or via EventBrite.com (advance purchase is strongly recommended to guarantee a seat).

100% of proceeds from ticket sales benefit Stray From the Heart.

“Stray From the Heart is a non-profit dog rescue founded in 2000. To date, we have rescued 2,400 dogs from abuse and neglect and placed them in loving homes, all without a shelter facility. We rely entirely on volunteers and foster parents. Donations go directly toward food and medical care.” – Toni Bodon and Beth Silberg, Founders, Stray From the Heart

In addition to donating use of their private event space, Vlada Lounge will contribute .50 from every drink purchase and $ 1.00 from every food purchase to Stray From the Heart.

“Vlada Lounge proudly supports animal welfare.” – Billy Hannon, Jr., Manager, Vlada Lounge

About Suzana Stankovic’s Talk:

The talk will consist of an instructional and inspirational component to empower artists to self-produce a public presentation of their work.

Ms. Stankovic will speak on the logistics of self-producing. She will cover the stages of pre-production, production and post-production and offer proven, time-tested tools, tips and how-to’s for self-producing on any budget. Topics include planning, acquiring resources and funding, budgeting, team-building, marketing, audience development and self-branding, to name a few.

Moreover, Ms. Stankovic is particularly excited to speak on matters of the heart and what she calls “the artist’s seat of power”, the inner qualities of love, vision, self-knowledge, integrity and courage, which she believes are essential to all artists during every stage of their career.

“It’s about more than just learning the mechanics of producing. It’s about taking charge and doing something amazing. Self-producing is an invitation to own your voice and deliver your personal best, to stand courageously on your ground and give of what is uniquely yours. When you do that you move and inspire people.” – Suzana Stankovic

Ms. Stankovic’s talk is intended as a goodwill offering in honor of her beloved dog Luca, who passed away on Thanksgiving 2011, and in support of her two great passions- the arts and animal welfare.

About Suzana Stankovic (partial biography):

Suzana Stankovic is an artist, entrepreneur, producer, teacher and leader. She is a formally trained actress and dancer and an independent dance-theater artist with a voice of her own. She has created, produced and performed her own material on many of New York City’s finest stages to widespread praise.

A driven woman with a clear vision and the courage and leadership to carry it out, Suzana Stankovic is making a statement both as an artist and with her larger message of self-determination.

Among her credits, ‘Backstage’ took notice of Suzana in 2009 and invited her to write personal essays from her life as an artist. Writing enabled her to share her message in a new way, which resulted in subsequent talks and workshops.

Suzana Stankovic is also the founder and director of The Stankovic Ballet Company, Inc., a non-profit arts organization she founded in 2003, currently expanding its mission and programming to include guidance and support for self-producing artists in every discipline. The company’s new name and identity will be unveiled in the near future.

Audiences, critics and industry professionals have often described Suzana as a powerhouse- a fearless artist of astonishing range and conviction, and a woman who makes this happen.

For complete information about Suzana Stankovic:

http://www.iAmSuzana.com

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