Autonet Insurance support the 10 year anniversary of Arch

Autonet Insurance support Arch 10 year.

(PRWEB UK) 10 January 2013
Autonet Insurance is pleased to announce that they will be supporting the 10 year anniversary of the charity Arch.
Arch is a charity that offers support and advice to a range of people around North Staffordshire and Cheshire. The charity works with people that are in housing need, families who are in need of support, victims of domestic violence and people seeking to return to employment or education.
Each year Arch holds a sleep out to raise money for the charity and also it’s a chance for people, who take part, to see what it is like to sleep rough for the night.

The annual sleep outs have been a success and to celebrate their 10 year anniversary Arch will be holding different sleep outs around Staffordshire on February 1st.
Autonet will be holding their very own sleep out on the Autonet car park to support Arch as a charity and their celebration of giving back to the local community. Many employees and friends will be taking part in the sleep out each hoping to raise as much money as possible for a worthy cause.
Ian Donaldson Managing Director of Autonet Insurance said: “We are happy to hold the Arch sleep out here at Autonet to celebrate the charity’s 10 year anniversary.

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Author Pete Delohery Lets Readers into the Boxing World

Compelling novel revolves around the lives of boxers—inside and outside the ring

Marietta, GA (PRWEB) January 10, 2013
A particular blog in the internet states that, “Boxing is about more than just how many opponents you can knock out. It’s not a way of life, but a way you view your life and the world around you.” But how much do people understand about this perception? Do they have a concrete grasp on how boxers live their life and those close to them? Author Pete Delohery provides a glimpse into the world of boxing and what life in the ring is like in his new book, Lamb to the Slaughter, a novel about love and courage, sin and redemption.
“Iron Mike” McGann, 32 years old, is facing the twilight of his prizefighting career. Desperate for his future, he has refused to honor his promise to his wife to quit the ring and start a family. In despair, his wife, Madge, is leaving him.
Rufus “Hurricane” Hilliard, Mike’s next opponent, is the most menacing presence in prizefighting. He has won all 22 of his fights by knockout and is said to be a former enforcer for something called The Black Mafia. But behind Rufus Hilliard’s menacing ring presence lives a man nobody knows, a complex man who despises his own image. Unexpectedly left alone before his bout with McGann, Rufus “Hurricane” Hilliard is forced to confront the past that haunts him and the future he dreads.
Charles “Charliehorse” O’Connell, Rufus’s cornerman, has been terrorized by a mob kingpin to sabotage him. O’Connell, who is an alcoholic and a compulsive gambler, blames himself for the ring deaths of two prizefighters. Trapped in a moral crisis, Charles “Charliehorse” O’Connell must finally confront his “Cardinal Sin.”
Rufus “Hurricane” Hilliard vs. “Iron Mike” McGann, just another fight shown on The Continuous Sports Network, but by the time it is over the lives of these and many others will be forever different. Readers will witness more thrills and excitement as the surprising end unfolds in Lamb to the Slaughter.
For more information on this book, interested parties may log on to http://www.Xlibris.com.
About the Author

Pete Delohery was born in Washington, D.C. in 1942. He received a B.S. and a M.S. in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech and taught classes at Virginia Tech; was Town Engineer of Blacksburg, Va., and an engineering consultant in Atlanta, Georgia. Even though he was successful in engineering, his passion was always writing. Pete’s writing style immediately involves readers in the story and the life of all his characters. Lamb to the Slaughter is a novel about love and courage, sin and redemption.
Lamb to the Slaughter * by Pete Delohery

Publication Date: July 29, 2011

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Author A. American Offers Love, Hope and Survival in New Book

‘Going Home’ unravels a man’s struggles as he tries to make his way home in a new reality, one of no power, no infrastructure and no help.

Lenoir, NC (PRWEB) January 10, 2013
Author A. American brings the world that could be to life in his book, Going Home. The internet sensation, with over one million online views, is being brought to print. In a world where all the things we take for granted suddenly cease to exist, one man must find his way across more than two hundred and fifty miles to make it back to his family. This anthology unravels one man’s odyssey through the cities, towns, woods and wilds of Florida. It also chronicles the trials and tribulations of day to day survival in a world without modern convenience and people’s attempt in dealing with it.
The story revolves around Morgan Carter and his travels and seemingly insurmountable odds. After completing a business trip to Tallahassee, he is ready to get home and start his weekend. However he discovers fate has a different plan for him, which will change his life forever. Morgan tries to suffice all the limited resources that he has to go back to his family but he realizes that home is too far from where he is. This is where he will meet Thad, who appears formidable and threatening, but turns out to be a true friend and asset to Morgan. Along their way, they will also meet Jess, a young twenty something woman who also wants to go home. The three of them will help each other survive the tumultuous journey to go back to their family and loved ones. Sarge is the last character they’ll meet, a hardcore retired first sergeant of the army; he will provide an oasis of peace and safety in Morgan and his friends’ desperate search for solitude and security.
AA aims to present a story that offers myriad of thoughts that will convey a striking inventory of a man, and his relationship with his family, with himself and just how far he is willing to go. Going Home is bound to inspire readers with every turn of the page. It’s a peek into what life could be like without all the trappings of technology people are used to. A story of hope, love and above all, survival, this anthology depicts how a man survives loneliness, grief and pain while trying to get back to them. Every day, every moment, presents decisions that must be made in the blink of an eye, life and sometimes death, ride on the outcome. With its assemblage of unforgettable characters portraying different roles that stir a memorable drama, the book will let readers realize that having a family is the greatest gift life has to offer.
For more information on this book, interested parties may log on to http://www.Xlibris.com.
About the Author

A. American is a Florida native who currently resides in North Carolina. He is an avid outdoorsman, hunter and fisherman. American is also a loving father to his three beautiful daughters, a devoted husband of twenty two years and a devout family man.

Going Home * by A. American
Publication Date: 11/28/2012

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Local Government Structural Reform, the Australian Model, Discussed in Ian Tiley New Textbook

Ian Tiley has made a close study of mergers of local governments in Australia. He chronicles council amalgamations in each Australian State and Territory, and in a case study of the 2004 forced merger of six councils into the New South Wales Clarence Valley Council entity, of which he was first Mayor, details the net positive outcomes and financial benefits of the successful merger in “Divided We Fall? An Insider’s Perspective on Local Government Amalgamations”

MACLEAN, NSW (PRWEB) January 10, 2013
Recent Australian local government structural reform has manifested as council amalgamations and predominantly as imposed merger processes. Divided We Fall? An Insider’s Perspective on Local Government Amalgamations, is Ian Tiley’s expert textual guide to the complexities of Australian governance. It is clear and concise, making it an invaluable easy to read tool for local governance.
This book examines council amalgamations across Australia over the past two decades, citing the council amalgamations that became the NSW Clarence Valley Council as the case study. The imposed amalgamation of four general-purpose and two county councils could have been a recipe for chaos; instead this book describes the gains and the challenges.
Written from the author’s deep-seated knowledge of local government, the book details the net positive economic outcomes and financial benefits against measurable indicators and describes the impacts on local democracy. Based on detailed research, this long term local government ‘insider’ perspective of the Australian model will be of value to all those interested in driving or understanding change through local government reform.
For more information on this book, interested parties can log on to http://www.Xlibris.com.au.
About the Author

Ian Tiley has almost five decades continuous experience in New South Wales local government, initially in management and administration and, since 1991, as an elected councillor to five councils and serving as Mayor to two councils including as inaugural Mayor of the Clarence Valley Council. He is currently an Adjunct Research Fellow at the University of New England Armidale NSW and was recently appointed by the New South Wales Government to a four person Taskforce to write a new Local Government Act and review the City of Sydney Act. He has served on a number of regional development governance entities and continues to campaign for the future of regional Australia.  
Divided We Fall? An Insider’s Perspective on Local Government Amalgamations by Dr. Ian Tiley

A Case Study of Clarence Valley Council, New South Wales

Publication Date: December 11, 2012

Trade Paperback; AU$39.99; 525 pages; 978-1-4797-3895-3

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Ancient Theravada Code Showcased in Don G. Athukorala’s Seminal New Book on Buddhism

With a combination of science, technology, and Buddhist wisdom, Don G. Athukorala’s “Buddha’s Principle of Relativity” updates Buddhism as well as Western science that is practical, enjoyable and enlightening for today’s readers

HORNSBY, Australia (PRWEB) January 10, 2013
Buddhism is not a god-based theology like Christianity, Judaism, or Islam. Rather, it is a spiritual philosophy that over the centuries has evolved into many different branches. Born into the Theravada Buddhist philosophy, Don G. Athukorala has written Buddha's Principle of Relativity: Mind Body Stress, a 264-page compendium showcasing “the Buddha’s Code of Practice”
Though considered esoteric, even arcane, in the West, the books contains the methods of a way of achieving better health through an ancient teaching of the Buddha, relatively neglected in the West for more than fifteen hundred years. The underlying premise is that the psychology of the mind can and does have tremendous influence and effect upon the body. Mind, body, and stress have interconnectedness within man’s physical system. With its rewarding combination of science, technology, and Buddhist wisdom, Athukorala’s Buddha's Principle of Relativity is an enjoyable, practical, as well as enlightening reading.
Enhanced with an extended bibliography and a comprehensive index, Buddha's Principle of Relativity is informed, informative, thoughtful, thought-provoking, and a seminal contribution to the growing body of Buddhist literature for western readers.
For more information on this book, interested parties can log on to http://www.Xlibris.com.au.
About the Author

Don G. Athukorala took his B.Sc. Engineering from London University. He is an Honorary Life Fellow, Institution of Engineers (of Sri Lanka), former MICE (London), C. Eng. He was Chairman, State Engineering Corporation of Sri Lanka (1977 – 1981) and was Director, Mahaweli Head works - Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka (1984– 1990).
Buddha's Principle of Relativity * by Don G. Athukorala

Mind Body Stress

Publication Date: December 1, 2012

Trade Paperback; AU$29.99; 204 pages; 978-1-4797-3175-6

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Chris MacDonald's Memories of Elvis Rockin Birthday Bash is back at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts January 12, 2013.

In celebration of what would have been Elvis Presley's 78th birthday, Chris MacDonald will lovingly bring back the magic of “the King or Rock-n-roll” in a truly dynamic performance complete with costumes, back up singers, dancers and a high-energy concert band for a Rockin tribute celebrating the life and music of one of the greatest entertainers and pop culture icons of the 20th century.

(PRWEB) January 08, 2013
In celebration of what would have been Elvis Presley's 78th birthday, Chris MacDonald will lovingly bring back the magic of “the King or Rock-n-roll” in a truly dynamic performance complete with costumes, back up singers, dancers and a high-energy concert band for a Rockin tribute celebrating the life and music of one of the greatest entertainers and pop culture icons of the 20th century.
"Are you still lonesome Tonight" for the energy, charisma and incredible voice of one of the most enduring icons of pop culture? Then come celebrate the life and music of Elvis Presley, when tribute artist Chris MacDonald presents," Memories of Elvis Rockin Birthday Bash" a tribute to the incredible story of the King of Rock-n-Roll, Saturday January 12th at the Coral Springs Center for The Arts. Elvis Presley, recognized by TIME magazine as the "Artist of the Century," has sold more records than any other artist or group in the history of modern music. Even after death, his image and music continue to be loved and celebrated throughout the world. July 5, 2004 was established as the official 50th Birthday of Rock-n-roll commemorating Sun Records release of Elvis Presley’s song “That’s all right Mama”. With recent number ones on Billboard and Great Britain’s charts, Elvis once again proves he is gone, but not forgotten.
Keeping the memory alive at countless venues throughout the country Chris MacDonald lovingly brings back the magic of the “King of Rock-n-Roll” with his tribute Memories of Elvis. Chris’s show is not an overdone impersonation. It is a natural heartfelt tribute to the King of Rock-n-roll. Adding to the authenticity of his tribute, Chris has the honor of being the only tribute artist hired by Elvis Presley Enterprises to perform at Graceland's Heartbreak Hotel for 7 consecutive years. An energetic and experienced entertainer, MacDonald has also starred in the famous LEGENDS IN CONCERT stage productions in such cities as Branson, MO, and Las Vegas, NV. He has also performed in Concert with Elvis Presley’s original back up group The Jordanaires and D.J. Fontana at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.
Not only is the charismatic MacDonald superb in performing as Elvis, this versatile performer has an extensive repertoire spanning from the 50's through today including contemporary country music tunes in addition to some of his own original music. MacDonald’s solid vocals have also earned him Broward County’s Florida Country Music Association’s (FCMA) Male Vocalist of the Year award and a feature track on The Deuces Wild compilation CD which received the FCMA Best CD of the Year award. Chris also had the honor of working with The Jordanaires on his original country music CD entitled No Misconception. The legendary Jordanaires arranged and provided the harmony vocals giving it an authentic traditional country sound. The songs are available for digital downloads on Amazon and iTunes or his website chriselvis.com. Also just released this year is a full live double CD recording of Chris MacDonald's Memories of Elvis Live in Concert .It is also available on iTunes and Amazon.
With this national touring production, the show will include costume changes and performances representing the different stages of Elvis's incredible career including the 1950's, the Movies, the 1968 Comeback and the 1970's White Fringe Vegas Concerts in tribute to the incredible story of the King of Rock-n-Roll.
For one night only at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts, MacDonald will bring back an All-American Legend in a truly dynamic multi-media performance complete with costumes, back up singer’s dancers, and a high-energy concert band for a Rockin Birthday tribute celebrating the life and music of one of the greatest entertainers and pop culture icons of 20th Century.

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ConnectBooks for Sage 50-Canadian Edition Introduced by IntelleApps to Sage Staff

Representatives from IntelleApps hosted a web presentation of its mobile app, ConnectBooks for Sage 50-Canadian Edition (formerly Simply Accounting). The online presentation consisted of a slideshow and a live demonstration of the ConnectBooks application.

Chantilly, Virginia USA (PRWEB) January 08, 2013
Over 15 representatives from Sage in Richmond, British Columbia attended an online presentation hosted by IntelleApps demonstrating ConnectBooks, a mobile application for Android and Apple devices. This iteration of the application has been designed to work with Sage 50-Canadian Edition accounting software. The presentation outlined the important features and benefits of the ConnectBooks app as well as provided the audience with a firsthand look at the application itself via an emulator.
The primary presenter was Walt Mahan, who is the Product Manager for the ConnectBooks product line. When asked about his impressions on the presentation, he said, “First of all, I want to thank Paul Little—Manager of Add-On Products for Sage North America—who set up the session.” Sage was represented by executives, marketing specialists, salespeople, and R&D management. Below is an extended quote from Mr. Mahan that further details ConnectBooks for Sage 50-Canadian Edition:
“Paul Little set up a similar session in March of 2012 when we presented ConnectBooks for Peachtree (re-branded subsequently to Sage 50-U.S. Edition. Since launching that product, we have garnered over 275 subscribers, which demonstrates significant market penetration in a brief time frame.
“There are three significant differences between the two offerings beside the Sage accounting software they support:
1. ConnectBooks for Sage 50-Canadian Edition provides the means to create and update certain record types (estimates, contracts, and sales invoices).

2. Subscribers have the ability to create customized roles and permissions that limit access to record types that they specify.

3. ConnectBooks accesses the Sage 50-Canadian Edition database directly and updates it in real time.
"We will officially launch ConnectBooks for Sage 50-Canadian Edition at the end of January of 2013 after doing beta tests with several Sage consultants. Subscribers will be able to download the app from the Google Play Store or the Apple iTunes store. Based on early conversations with a number of Sage consultants, we expect the product will be eagerly received.”
ConnectBooks will be available in four different packages upon its release:

1.    Bronze Package: 1 user, 1 company, $9.99 per month

2.    Silver Package: Up to 3 users, Up to 3 companies, $19.99 per month

3.    Gold Package: Up to 5 users, Up to 5 companies, $29.99 per month

4.    Enterprise Package: Unlimited users, Unlimited companies, Pricing varies
One of the enticing features of the packages is that they all come with the first 30 days of service free of charge so the subscriber can try it out before sending a payment.
ConnectBooks supports multiple currencies and languages—as long as Sage provides support:

    English, French, and Spanish languages
    Canadian dollar, US dollar, and peso
Following the presentation, IntelleApps fielded several questions from the audience. The session was closed with some final remarks from the IntelleApps, LLC President and CEO, Ramji Venkatachari.
If you would like more information on the ConnectBooks app, you can visit the website for Sage 50-US Edition at pt.connectbooks.com or the website for Sage 50-Canadian Edition at sa.connectbooks.com.
About the Company:

ConnectBooks for Sage 50-Canadian Edition and Sage 50-US Edition are products of IntelleApps, LCC. IntelleApps is a fast growing company with an exclusive focus on developing state-of-art mobile apps for the Apple iOS and Google Android platforms.
IntelleApps is located in Chantilly, VA, USA and is a Sage Development Partner. Sage Corporation is the Creator and Owner of the Sage 50-Canadian Edition and Sage 50-US Edition accounting software products.

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HungerShield Featured in TimeOut New York's Twelve Days of Fitness

HungerShield has provided an exclusive offer to Time Out New York’s Time Out Offers platform in conjunction with their Twelve Days of Fitness promotion. Readers will benefit from up to 30% off in product discounts, as well as tips and meal plans from HungerShield nutritionists.

Scarsdale, New York (PRWEB) January 08, 2013
It's January and resolution time! Folks are recovering from holiday feasts and dietary indiscretions and ready to get on track and in shape. According to statistics released last month from the Journal of Clinical Psychology, nearly 40% of resolutions are weight-related, but only 46% make it past six months.
"A resolution is a wonderful thing when it acts as a catalyst to make the changes needed to live a healthier lifestyle," says Dafna Chazin, MS, RD, HungerShield co-founder and registered dietitian. "However, it is even more important that it comes with the guidance, tools and support that will turn a jump-start into sustained behavior."
With this in mind, HungerShield, providers of portable appetite control stick packets, is happy to include a detailed Lifestyle Plan with any Single Pack, 3-Pack or 6-Pack HungerShield purchased via Time Out Offers.
The comprehensive lifestyle plan was created by HungerShield's registered dietitians and comes complete with tips, food lists and a 7-day meal plan. The food lists are broken into specific categories, to use as a guide when creating shopping lists and stocking the kitchen. The detailed meal plan comes with simple recipes and snack ideas. "This isn't a gimmick or a quick-fix," says Chazin. "This is a tool that will not only help people reach their weight loss goals, but will encourage continued healthy habits for the long term."
The HungerShield deal is a part of Time Out Offers’ Twelve Days of Fitness promotion, which includes discounts on fitness classes, gym memberships, personal training, spa treatments, nutrition programs and more. For more information, visit: http://www.timeout.com/newyork/twelve-days-of-fitness. The promotion concurs with the magazine’s Best Gyms issue (on newsstands 12/27-1/9).
About HungerShield

HungerShield is an innovative appetite control drink mix created by four registered dietitians, Elizabeth DeRobertis MS, RD, CDN, CDE, Heather Zeitz RD, CDN, Elizabeth Pecoraro MS, RD, CDN and Dafna Chazin MS, RD, CDN. HungerShield is the only product on the market designed specifically to curb appetite through a unique blend of high quality and natural ingredients, including protein, fiber and probiotics. It is also the only product in this category that was created by healthcare professionals and can work with any diet plan on the market. For more information, visit http://www.hungershield.com. You can follow HungerShield on Twitter @HungerShield and on Facebook.
About Time Out New York

Time Out New York is a comprehensive arts and entertainment multiplatform media business, delivering engaging features, local listings and critical reviews to active and informed residents and visitors of New York City. Sometimes irreverent but always intelligent, Time Out New York provides passionate coverage of music, film, theater, dance, shopping, dining, and more. Time Out New York is part of Time Out Group, the global media business delivering local information and cultural guidance in 38 cities across 25 countries and encompassing a worldwide audience of more than 18 million.

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Adapting To An Evolving U.S. Economy: Charitable Giving And “The Fiscal Cliff”

Avrum D. Lapin to join the founder of EJewishPhilanthropy.com to host a seminar for nonprofit leaders that fundraise in the United States and Israel

Jerusalem, Israel (PRWEB) January 02, 2013
Avrum D. Lapin, Director and Senior Partner of the Philadelphia fundraising firm The EHL Consulting Group, will join Dan Brown, the founder of popular philanthropy blog EJewishPhilanthropy.com, to host a seminar that explores fundraising ideas for Israel-based organizations seeking to innovate and adapt to an ever-evolving American marketplace. The two experts will discuss the newest trends in global philanthropy, and highlight the techniques that successful nonprofits employ as they plan for future success.
The free seminar, “Adapting to an Evolving U.S. Economy: Charitable Giving and The Fiscal Cliff” will be held on Monday, January 7th from 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM at PresenTense Hub, Hillel 14, 4th Floor in Jerusalem, Israel.
“As donors slowly recover from the Great Recession and re-prioritize their personal finances, nonprofit organizations around the world are significantly impacted,” notes Mr. Lapin. “How will the charitable marketplace in the U.S. be impacted by the outcome of the negotiations between the President and Congress around the so-called ‘Fiscal Cliff,’ and what are the implications for Israel-based nonprofits?”
Topics for the presentation will include:

    Giving in Response to Possible "Fiscal Cliffs": Learning how factors such as tax breaks, politics, and charitable deduction limitations may impact the scope of giving in 2013...and beyond.
    Personalized Donor Pages: Discovering how the most successful nonprofits are leveraging their social media connections to engage new donors online and expand their networks.
    Cause vs. Org: Understanding how online "investment models" are changing the way philanthropists identify potential nonprofit partners.
“Smart nonprofits are finding ways to adapt to the ‘New Normal.’ New technologies and techniques are being introduced into the marketplace. Our job is to ascertain if these strategies are working and to help perfect them,” Mr. Lapin concludes.
The EHL Consulting Group
The EHL Consulting Group is a nonprofit fundraising consultant firm located in suburban Philadelphia, and is one of only 38 fundraising management firms that belong to the Giving Institute. Founded in 1991, the Philadelphia fundraising firm guides nonprofit organizations across the United States and around the world in understanding and implementing the most effective ways to raise money and sustain support. For more information, visit http://www.ehlconsulting.com.

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Monster Jam Tickets Rev Up Massive Sales Traffic on BuyAnySeat.com

Tickets to Monster Jam 2013 events are driving massive online search and sales traffic for seats, said Felina Martinez at ticket marketplace BuyAnySeat.com. The shows start up on Friday night, January 4, 2013 in nine U.S. cities from Trenton, New Jersey to Tacoma, Washington.

Denver, CO (PRWEB) January 02, 2013
Monster Jam is set to kick into high gear again this year. The 2013 shows rev up Friday night, January 4, 2013 in nine cities, including: Trenton, New Jersey; Des Moines, Iowa; Nashville, Tennessee; Manchester, New Hampshire; Birmingham, Alabama; Columbus, Ohio; Rochester, New York; Tacoma, Washington; and Council Bluffs, Iowa.
The tour begins in the late winter each year and visits virtually all major cities in the U.S., Canada and Europe. The shows culminate with the Monster Jam World Finals in Las Vegas every year, with this season’s finals event scheduled for March 23, 2013.
The series is sanctioned under the umbrella of the United States Hot Rod Association (USHRA) and takes place primarily in the United States. Although individual event formats can vary greatly based on the “intermission” entertainment, the main attraction is always the racing and freestyle competitions by monster trucks.
“Online traffic for Monster Jam tickets has been absolutely massive,” said Felina Martinez at online ticket marketplace BuyAnySeat.com. “Not only are tickets beginning to sell out for some of the dozens of upcoming shows, the show’s popularity grows each year as new competitors join the tour.
“Since fans of all ages attend these events, many times with close friends and family, we’re proud to be able to offer them a complete selection of Monster Jam tickets, with a worry-free guarantee to protect their purchase,” said Martinez.
“To access the continuously updated selection of discount Monster Jam tickets we have available, fans can go to BuyAnySeat.com and search for Monster Jam – then select their tickets,” said Martinez.
Monster Jam is a live motorsport event tour and TV series currently operated by Feld Entertainment and sponsored by Advance Auto Parts. Scheduled concurrently at different venues around the country, monster trucks face off in two different forms of competition – racing and freestyle.
In the smaller shows, there is a wheelie competition or a donut contest, and sometimes both. The goal in the wheelie competition is to hit a ramp and get big air while remaining perpendicular to the ground. In the donut competition, drivers try to spin their trucks until they get dizzy, the truck can't go any more, or they think they have a good enough score to win.
Side-by-side racing is traditional heads-up tournament racing, where the first truck to cross the finish line moves onto the next round until it is eliminated or wins the Championship race.
The freestyle competition gives drivers 90 seconds, plus a 30 second bonus period, on an open floor to show off their skills as they drive their huge trucks over cars. Drivers perform stunts and tricks that make these massive high-horsepower vehicles appear to dance gracefully across the track. The freestyle competition winner is determined by three judges who each give the driver a score out of a possible 10.
If the same driver who wins racing that night also wins freestyle, they receive the Double Down trophy, named after the Double Down activities in the Las Vegas Monster Jam World Finals. (Source: Wikipedia.com)
To shop for cheap Monster Jam tickets, visit BuyAnySeat.com.
About BuyAnySeat.com: An online ticket marketplace, BuyAnySeat.com connects sports, theater and other live entertainment fans to an extensive worldwide network of ticket sellers. The site’s simplified listings and navigational tools enable fans to easily locate, compare and purchase inexpensive, discounted or lower-priced tickets to virtually all advertised sports and entertainment events around the globe. The site, which is PCI-compliant and Norton Secured, also provides customers with a complete Worry-Free Guarantee on all ticket purchases. Based in Denver, Colorado, BuyAnySeat.com is a subsidiary of Denver Media Holdings. For more information, please visit http://buyanyseat.com.

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Jane Yuan and Creative Retail Packaging Pair Up to Develop Branding, Packaging & Web Design for Simple & Crisp

Seattle based Simple & Crisp, an organic dried fruit crisp company, launches branding, custom packaging and website produced by Creative Retail Packaging.

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) January 02, 2013
Simple & Crisp, an organic, gluten-free dried fruit crisp, has hit the marketplace in full swing with branding, custom packaging and a website created by Creative Retail Packaging. Chief Pairing Purveyor Jane Yuan, chief editor of the lifestyle news site Seattleite.com, created Simple & Crisp with the desire to offer healthier options to entertain guests, as well as satisfy different dietary needs. Her vision of introducing fruit crisps as a gourmet serving vessel and cracker alternative was brought to life with CRP, a design and custom packaging company located in Seattle.
“When I first visited CRP, I knew I had a product with potential.” recounts Yuan. “After meeting with them, I realized that potential was even greater than I imagined, and I felt excited to move forward with my brand.”
CRP Creative Director Cole Johnston was equally motivated by Yuan’s ideas and felt inspired to work alongside her to jumpstart her brand. “Jane had a very unique and compelling vision for Simple & Crisp. Our job was to take her passion and turn it into a tangible brand experience,” explains Johnston. “After our initial meeting, we all left inspired with a clear direction for the brand.”
Yuan spoke with a representative at Whole Foods, attended the Natural Products Expo, and traveled to New York to gain inspiration. She shared her fruit crisps with friends, local restaurant owners, sometimes even complete strangers, gathering feedback about the crisps themselves and whether or not consumers would be interested in her product.
“I knew my close friends enjoyed them, but I wasn’t sure if they were simply being gracious,” says Yuan. “I needed unbiased feedback from people I didn’t know who would challenge my vision. This process played an integral role in confirming that I was on the right path.”
Yuan sought to promote Simple & Crisp as the “perfect pairing” for the social, yet health-conscious entertainer. The crisps are “the perfect pairing” for items such as cheese, chocolate, champagne, and countless other foods and beverages – an ideal culinary companion for healthy entertaining. One of the biggest sources of inspiration for Yuan was the unique and eye-catching retail experience in New York’s Dean & Deluca. “For me, design aesthetic and presentation are very important qualities. I wanted Simple & Crisp to be something that people are proud to buy and serve – so much so, that they would feel comfortable putting the package on their table as they entertained,” explains Yuan.
“With a background in public relations and a true passion for her product, Jane was the perfect spokesperson for her brand. This ended up playing an important role in the overall branding and packaging design for Simple & Crisp,” says Johnston.
The main considerations that Yuan communicated to CRP were that the packaging had to be airtight and structurally sound, while also showcasing the product in a unique and visually appealing manner.
Yuan chose a hexagonal prism not only for its structural integrity but for its ownable geometric shelf presence. To highlight the natural beauty and integrity of the fruit, Yuan added die-cut windows to showcase the fruit crisps from multiple vantage points.
“The process of taking the dielines CRP had drawn and making prototypes out of them played a vital role in solving the packaging challenges I faced. The crisps look beautiful in the packaging, and I am very pleased with the end result,” says Yuan.
Yuan and CRP also worked together to design the Simple & Crisp website. The site’s main purpose is to provide interactive information about the product and its “perfect pairings” as well as to serve as a point of purchase for consumers. Similar to the packaging, the design features a clean white background with colorful product photography, showcasing the fruit crisps as the main attraction.
For Yuan, the functionality of the site was as important as the design. “The revealing effect of the navigation panel encourages customers to uncover sources for culinary inspiration and creativity,” explains Yuan. “As Chief Pairing Purveyor, I am constantly on the lookout for new ways to pair our crisps with unique foods and beverages. Our site is meant to act as a motivational tool for people looking to entertain in exciting, unconventional settings.”
Simple & Crisp products are available at Whole Foods stores in Washington and Oregon, nationally at Dean & Deluca and Opensky.com or online at the company’s website http://simpleandcrisp.com. The company utilizes organic ingredients. Owner and Chief Pairing Purveyor Jane Yuan sources the fruit at the peak of perfection and oversees the manufacturing and distribution from her Seattle facility.
Creative Retail Packaging is a Houston-based company with over 30 years of experience in the design and sourcing of custom retail packaging. The company’s Design division specializes in brand development, graphic and web design. CRP has offices in Seattle, Houston, and Chicago, and operates three regional warehouses across the United States.

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SetSeed CMS Launches New Hosted Cloud Solution Built on Standing Cloud Platform

SetSeed Hosting brings choice, flexibility and easy point-and-click deployment to SetSeed CMS on 15 leading public clouds

Boulder, CO (PRWEB) January 02, 2013
SetSeed, the fast-growing multi-site CMS, and Standing Cloud, a leading provider of cloud marketplace and management solutions, today announced the launch of SetSeed Hosting, a new cloud-based offering that makes hosting and evaluating SetSeed CMS fast, simple and affordable in the cloud.
Built on technology from Standing Cloud, SetSeed Hosting brings choice, flexibility and simplified hosting and management to SetSeed CMS, delivering single-click managed hosting, provisioning, deployment and management at an affordable monthly price.
“We developed SetSeed CMS to make it easy for web developers to rapidly build and deploy complete web sites and online stores for their clients from a single installation, without any plug-ins,” said Ben Vallack, principal at Phototropic and developer of SetSeed. “Now, with SetSeed Hosting and the upcoming release of SetSeed 7, we’ve taken that power and simplicity to a whole new level. I’m excited to be able to offer agencies and developers instant hosting and management options for virtually any kind of web site in just a few clicks.”
With SetSeed Hosting, customers can choose the hosting provider, data center and geography of their choice from a wide range of 15+ leading public cloud providers, including Amazon Web Services, HP Cloud, Rackspace, VPS.net and more. SetSeed sites hosted through SetSeed Hosting on Standing Cloud are completely portable from cloud-to-cloud, meaning developers are never locked in to a single platform or cloud provider. They can quickly add capacity or move to another cloud, and are protected against downtime and service outages.
“With SetSeed Hosting powered by Standing Cloud, it’s easy to set up and run multiple SetSeed sites on a single server, or spin up dev or test environments and shut them down when they’re not in use,” said Joni Klippert, Director of Customer Development for Standing Cloud. “Since you’re only charged for what you use, SetSeed Hosting is a powerful combination of efficiency, affordability and simplicity for developers and agencies.”
In addition, Standing Cloud’s built-in automated application lifecycle management features provide easy point-and-click access to a range of automated management services, including 24x7 server monitoring, free back-ups, auto-restore, single-click version and resource upgrades and more.
SetSeed Hosting is available today at http://setseed.com/cloud-hosting/. Users interested in evaluating the solution can get started immediately with a no-cost, hosted “Test Drive” in the cloud, including a private testing server and the latest version of SetSeed pre-installed. At the end of the 24-hour free trial, users can seamlessly upgrade to a fully hosted account on any one of Standing Cloud’s 15+ supported cloud providers.
About Standing Cloud
Standing Cloud is a leading provider of cloud application marketplace and management services. We deliver a seamless application layer for cloud service providers, ISVs and technology solutions providers, making application deployment and management fast, simple and hassle-free for their customers.
Our standard application catalog includes 100 open-source and commercial applications; our platform supports multiple programming languages, including Rails, PHP, Java and Python, and a wide range of cloud service providers and orchestration software systems.
Founded in 2009, Standing Cloud is based in Boulder, Colorado. Investors include Foundry Group and Avalon Ventures. Visit us online at: http://www.standingcloud.com
About SetSeed
Developed in England by Ben Vallack, SetSeed is a Content Management System for web professionals that simplifies the process of building CMS-powered websites for their clients. By providing a robust system with a clear distinction between content and style, it solves the age-old problem of clients breaking a site's design when editing their content.
SetSeed runs as a single installation on a web server so all websites share the same core code (each site still has it's own independent CMS backend). This makes it possible to keep multiple clients all running on the latest version of SetSeed just by keeping one installation up to date.
SetSeed is fully featured out of the box so developers don't need to worry about installing, debugging and updating plugins just to create a standard website. SetSeed websites can include features like a full shop with stock control, a blog, images galleries, contact forms, video, calendars, email newsletter, live chat, multiple languages, password protection and much more. Learn more about SetSeed at http://setseed.com

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Home Automation Hound Welcomes DSI Entertainment Systems to its Marketing Services Program.

DSI Entertainment Systems, a high-end Southern California audio video integration and a CE Pro Top 100 company since 1999, has officially joined forces with Home Automation Hound, an online resource dedicated exclusively to consumer education and comparative analysis among the major home automation systems and professionals in the marketplace.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) January 02, 2013
DSI Entertainment Systems, a high-end Southern California audio video integration and a CE Pro Top 100 company since 1999, has officially joined forces with Home Automation Hound, an online resource dedicated exclusively to consumer education and comparative analysis among the major home automation systems and professionals in the marketplace.
Having become the #1 search result for “Home Automation Los Angeles”, Home Automation Hound continues to expand its services nationally, and is thrilled to have DSI Entertainment Systems join in its efforts in providing consumers with the most accredited and qualified home automation professionals. Josh Christian of DSI shared, "DSI Entertainment Systems wanted to be a part of Home Automation Hound from the start as we are fully behind their mission and message. Home automation control systems really enhance a client's convenience and lifestyle in so many ways, and a dedicated home automation website such as Home Automation Hound is the perfect resource to get the word out."
George Borghi, longtime smart home professional and president of Home Automation Hound, explains: "Our goal is to be an ever renewing consumer resource that will grow with the home automation industry. We want to raise awareness of home automation in general and give consumers a place to go to inform their purchasing decisions. Home Automation Hound is a solid first step for consumers who are curious about these exciting home automation systems, products, and professionals. If we can continue to disseminate good objective consumer-centric information and raise the awareness of our industry as a whole, everyone benefits."
About Home Automation Hound

Home Automation Hound is the first comprehensive and impartial website for learning about home automation, comparing products, and searching for trained and certified integration professionals. The site includes a rich selection of videos, system comparison data, customer reviews, articles and search tools to help homeowners find the best home automation systems and service providers in their area. For more information visit http://www.homeautomationhound.com.
About DSI Entertainment Systems

DSI Entertainment Systems, a CE Pro Top 100 company since 1999, is a leading audio video integration firm specializing in the design and installation of custom home theater systems, media rooms, home automation / smart home control, lighting control systems, hidden audio video systems, motorized shades & drapery, and advanced audio video IT networks. DSI Entertainment Systems has won more awards than any custom audio video integration firm in North America. Awards include the CEA's 'TechHome Integrator of the Year', Lutron's 'Best Total Light Control' project, Crestron's 'Best Integrated Home' and 'Best Home Theater', CEDIA's 'Best Home Theater' and 'Best Integrated Home' and dozens more. Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, DSI has offices in Santa Barbara and Newport Beach yet performs installations throughout the nation. For up to date industry information, subscribe to DSI Entertainment Systems' audio video & technology blog at blog.dsientertainment.com. For more information about DSI Entertainment Systems and the custom installation services they offer, contact Josh Christian at 818.391.3061 or email josh(at)dsientertainment(dot)com.

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Two Free Books to Boost Your 2013 Fitness Resolutions by Heart Rate Watch Company

The Heart Rate Watch Company is giving away two free fitness books to help with New Year's Resolutions related to fitness and weight loss. The books are available on the company's website in the blog/books section.

Bozeman, MT (PRWEB) January 01, 2013
The Heart Rate Watch Company is offering two free e-books to deliver fitness and dietary advice to give those with fitness, as well as weight loss, New Year's resolutions the very best chances for success. The e-books, "How To Successfully Use A Heart Rate Monitor" and "How To Elevate Fitness With Strength and Interval Training" are available as free PDF downloads in the blog/books section of the company's website.
"These books give very time-honored advice that has worked consistently for many years," says Rusty Squire, President of the Heart Rate Watch Company. He adds, "Building a solid fitness foundation, as well as a more active metabolism, takes consistency, patience and the restraint to exercise at a conversational pace for several months."
"The problem with many of today's so called 'exercise gurus' is that they are developing fitness programs for the upper 10% of the entire population, those who already have a substantial fitness foundation," says Squire. He adds, "This type of workout is not right for those looking to develop an aerobic foundation, in fact it is insanity."
WHY THIS WORKS
By exercising in fat burning and aerobic zones the body's metabolism increases around the clock. "It is also easier to want to exercise daily when you build up gradually and are not beating your head against the wall," says Squire, adding that, "An exercise program is only of value if you stick with it."
By using a heart rate monitor to carefully regulate activity levels and recovery it is possible to greatly improve the quality of a workout. "A heart rate monitor is like a tachometer for your body that helps you better regulate pace and output," says Squire.
"While the Heart Rate Watch Company sells Garmin, Suunto, Timex and Polar heart rate monitors, we consider ourselves a fitness advice company first and foremost," says Squire.
WHERE TO GET THE BOOKS
Simply go to the Free Fitness Books page at the Heart Rate Watch Company and you can download the books in an Adobe PDF to save to your own computer.

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U-T San Diego Announces 2012 Person of the Year

U-T San Diego announced today that Tyrone Woods and Glen Doherty have been selected as the U-T San Diego 2012 Persons of the Year. The two San Diego residents are being honored for their heroic actions during the terrorist attack on the United States Consulate in Benghazi, Libya, on September 11&12. The former Seals turned CIA contractors were killed after hours of fighting heavily armed terrorists having first evacuated and saved as many as 30 people from the U.S. Consulate.
U-T San Diego’s Person of the Year Award honors the outstanding actions of San Diego residents who inspire courage, triumph, and selflessness. “Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods represent the best of San Diego’s heroic Navy Seals Community,” stated Publisher Douglas F. Manchester. “Their heroic acts should be heralded and saluted throughout this land.”
Vice Chairman and CEO John T. Lynch further qualified, “The U-T in selecting Doherty and Woods not only underscores their bravery and sacrifice, but also communicates that they will not be forgotten. The tragedy of Benghazi must be addressed fully by the President, Secretary of State and others involved.”
U-T San Diego has published two editorials, one announcing the award and the other calling for justice. Both editorials can be read on the U-T’s website at: http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2012/dec/31/glen-doherty-and-tyrone-woods-u-ts-2012-persons/

http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2012/dec/31/benghazis-still-unanswered-questions/
For additional information or to schedule an interview with John Lynch, please contact George Bonaros at (619) 293-2916 or via email george.bonaros(at)utsandiego(dot)com
About U-T San Diego:

The San Diego Union-Tribune, LLC, owned by MLIM, LLC, is San Diego’s most dynamic media company and the region’s most trusted and comprehensive source of local news and information. U-T San Diego delivers more people in more places on more platforms than any other media company in San Diego. Every week, U-T San Diego reaches more than 96% of all San Diego County households by leveraging the combined strength of its integrated media portfolio: the Pulitzer Prize-winning    U-T San Diego newspaper, the North County Times, and The Californian serving southwest Riverside County; the region’s leading website, UTSanDiego.com; the Night+Day weekly entertainment guide and DiscoverSD.com; Spanish-language products Enlace and Vida Latina that serve the Latino community; an all-day local television station, U-T TV; and additional home-delivered products. Through its broad coverage of the community and its multiple media platforms serving all audiences across the region, U-T San Diego delivers news, information and ideas that improve the quality of life of San Diegans and help make San Diego a better place.

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Monster Jam Truck Tickets On Sale Today At Ticket Process

TicketProcess.com has built a reputation as being an online hub for tickets to everything from concerts to football games, and the popular site is thrilled to announce that they are offering 2013 Monster Jam Truck tickets available for purchase today.

(PRWEB) January 01, 2013
Ticket Process recently announced that monster truck tickets will be on sale at their online exchange site. Many large and comfortable stadiums will host monster truck shows the upcoming months, including Reliant Stadium in Houston, Cowboys Stadium in Arlington and the Florida Citrus Bowl in Orlando. A bevy of monster truck shows unfold across North America in any given week, and one of the most popular is the Monster Jam.
Witnessing a monster truck show is an incredible experience that makes hearts race and imaginations soar. Nowhere else on Earth can such an incredible collection of extreme automobiles be found, and the operators of the vehicles push them to their absolute limits over the course of several hours of fun.
Top 5 Selling Events on TP(Dec 22 - Jan 1)

1. NFL Playoffs

2. Monster Jam

3. College Football Bowl Games

4. Justin Bieber

5. George Strait
*TicketProcess is not associated with any of the teams, artists or venues listed. Names used in this release are for descriptive purposes only and do not imply endorsement or partnership.

About Ticket Process
Since 2010, TicketProcess secondary ticket exchange has been offering a large selection of live event inventory to some of the most exclusive sports, concert and theater events nationwide. With 7-day customer service, all backed by a 100% Guarantee, its simple design and ease of use allow anyone to purchase event tickets with confidence.

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Playboy Founder Hugh Hefner's Formal Wear Wedding Attire Designed By L.A. Celebrity Fashion Designer Rick Pallack For The New Years Eve Wedding At The Playboy Mansion

Award winning celebrity fashion designer Rick Pallack designed the formal wear wedding attire for Mr. Hugh Hefner and the wedding party.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (PRWEB) December 31, 2012
Celebrity fashion designer Rick Pallack designed the formal wear wedding attire for Playboy Magazine legendary founder Mr. Hugh Hefner and all of the men in the wedding party held at the Playboy Mansion on December 31st, 2012.
"The formal designs were very elegant and classic" said Pallack.
He has designed all of Mr. Hefner's formal evening wardrobe for the past 20 years. Pallack also designs "Hef's" world famous smoking jackets, elegant silk robes, and many of his trademark silk pajamas.
Pallack has designed the formal wear tuxedos and elegant evening suits for countless historical celebrity weddings including for Senator Edward "Ted" Kennedy, John F. Kennedy, Jr., and Carolyn Kennedy's wedding.
Rick Pallack World Class Elegant Formal Wear and Evening Wear Designs have been featured on the Academy Awards, the Olympic Games Opening Ceremonies, the Golden Globes, the Emmys, the Grammys, MTV Music Awards, and at the Cannes Film Festival.     

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$14 Billion in HSA & 2013 PPACA Healthcare Reimbursement Laws - PPACA Claim Specialist Programs Announced by ERISAclaim.com

ERISAclaim.com announced its 2013 HSA & PPACA Claim Specialist Programs for healthcare providers on 2013 new federal PPACA SBC (aka “Insurance Verification”) laws, PPACA internal and external appeal laws, overpayment laws, and how to get paid with $14 billion in patient HSA Account.

Hanover Park, IL (PRWEB) January 01, 2013
On Jan 01, 2013, ERISAclaim.com announced its 2013 HSA & PPACA Claim Specialist Programs to train both in-network and out-of-network healthcare providers on: (1) 2013 new federal PPACA SBC (aka “Insurance Verification”) laws, (2) PPACA internal and external appeal laws, (3) the latest health claim overpayment ERISA laws and (4) how to get paid with $14 billion in patient HSA (Health Saving Account) in 2013.
The two-day basic PPACA HSA Claim Specialist Program was designed to get paid even with high deductibles from most High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP), with HSA grown to $14.1 billion by June in 2012. The one-day basic PPACA SBC Claim Specialist program was designed to comply with new federal SBC laws in 2013 for every health plan to disclose health plan coverage information, commonly practiced as “insurance verification” procedure by every provider, as one of the federal health reform law’s milestone changes of standards for all healthcare claims. The eight-day advanced Certified PPACA & ERISA Claim Specialist programs were designed to comply with 2013 full implementation of PPACA Claims regulations for both internal and external appeals for all claims denials, and especially for sky-rocketing payer overpayment claims and newly approved claim withholding or offsetting denials, in accordance with the latest Court rulings and DOL legal guidance on the increasing overpayment or repayment disputes.
“Beginning in January 2013, new federal SBC law will mandate every health plan or insurance company to timely disclose patient insurance coverage information in a federally standardized form with Uniform Glossary of Coverage and Medical Terms, or willful failure to comply with SBC laws will be subject to a fine of $1,000 for each such failure,” said Dr. Jin Zhou, president of ERISAclaim.com, a national expert on PPACA and ERISA appeals and compliance.
“In 2013, most providers will be shocked by the unprecedented high prevalence of the high deductible health plans for both in-network and out-of-network patients, while Health Savings Accounts Grow to $14.1 Billion in June in 2012,” according to Dr. Zhou. http://www.devenir.com/2012/devenirmidyearhsasurvey
“On Oct 12, 2012 and Nov. 30, 2012, in connection with the increasing national provider overpayment ERISA class actions, the federal court and DOL, for the first time, finally made some new decisions and legal guidance on the No. 1 nightmare for all providers – overpayment demand and recoupment: a payer must comply with ERISA regulations in all overpayment demand due to the coverage dispute,” according to Dr. Zhou, who provided ERISA compliance assistance to th class rep. providers and litigation support to the leading class action law firms in seeking compliance guidance in all overpayment disputes.

http://www.chron.com/business/press-releases/article/ERISAclaim-com-Offers-Comments-on-Aetna-4101106.php
According to DOL Overpayment Amicus Brief on Nov. 30, 2012 in support of the plaintiff providers:
“The crux of the question at issue here is not whether the plaintiff or the defendant is correct in their views of the plan terms, but whether Aetna must comply with the procedures mandated by ERISA section 503 and its accompanying regulations in rendering a determination based on a plan interpretation that is adverse to the plan participants and beneficiaries.”

http://www.dol.gov/sol/media/briefs/tri3-enterprises(A)-11-30-2012.htm#.UMfi5z9MHFo
According To Houston Chronicle, November 7, 2012: “Federal Court Rules against BCBS in Overpayment ERISA Class Action: Providers Entitled to ERISA Appeal Rights”

http://www.chron.com/business/press-releases/article/Federal-Court-Rules-against-BCBS-in-Overpayment-3958959.php
“What really made these PPACA, ERISA, SBC and HSA programs timely important is that PPACA Claims Regulations are now in full implementation for all provisions of the health reform laws for all ERISA and non-ERISA health plans,” explained Dr. Zhou.
The followings are 2013 ERISAclaim.com New Year’s Resolution to Reimbursement by Compliance:
1.    DOL Affordable Care Act Regulations and Guidance: Internal Claims and Appeals and External Review: http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/healthreform/

2.    SBC Laws: Final Regulations

3.    SBC Laws: Summary of Benefits and Coverage and Uniform Glossary--Templates,Instructions, and Related Materials; and Guidance for Compliance

4.    Sample Completed SBC: http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/pdf/SBCSampleCompleted.pdf

5.    The IRS publication about HSAs, Pub 969 Health Savings Accounts and Other Tax-Favored Health Plans: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p969.pdf

6.    PCA v. BCBSA et. al.: http://ww1.prweb.com/prfiles/2012/10/18/10028942/PCA%20v%20BCBSA.pdf
To find out more services and products from ERISAclaim.com:

http://www.erisaclaim.com/products.htm
Located in a Chicago suburb in Illinois, for over 12 years, ERISAclaim.com is the only ERISA & PPACA consulting, publishing and website resource for healthcare providers in the country. ERISAclaim.com offers free webinars, basic and advanced educational seminars and on-site claims specialist certification programs for doctors, hospitals and commercial companies, as well as numerous pending national ERISA class action litigation support. Dr. Jin Zhou is regarded as the industry “Godfather of ERISA claims” for healthcare providers.

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H&R Block 2Q loss narrows as revenue rises

 H&R Block's fiscal second-quarter loss narrowed, helped by cost-cutting efforts. Revenue climbed mostly because of a strong tax season in Australia.
The nation's largest tax preparation company typically turns in a loss in the August-to-October period because it takes in most of its revenue during the U.S. tax season. H&R Block's quarterly performance beat analysts' estimates and its stock hit the highest level in more than two years.
The company is optimistic and gearing up for its busy season.
"The U.S. tax season is right around the corner and we believe we're on pace to deliver significant earnings and margin expansion in fiscal 2013," President and CEO Bill Cobb said in a statement on Thursday.
For the three months ended Oct. 31, H&R Block Inc. lost $105.2 million, or 39 cents per share. A year earlier it lost $141.7 million, or 47 cents per share, for the quarter.
Its loss from continuing operations was 37 cents per share. Analysts surveyed by FactSet expected a bigger loss of 41 cents per share.
Selling, general and administrative expenses declined and the quarter was free of any impairment charges. The prior-year period included a $4.3 million impairment charge.
Revenue rose 6 percent to $137.3 million from $129.2 million. This topped Wall Street's forecast of $129.6 million.
Shares of H&R Block gained 89 cents, or 5.1 percent, to close at $18.26. Earlier in the session the stock reached $18.40, its highest point since May 2010.
Tax services revenue increased 7 percent primarily due to the strong Australian tax season. Corporate revenue fell because of lower interest income from H&R Block Bank's shrinking mortgage loan portfolio.
H&R Block disclosed in October that it hired Goldman Sachs to help it explore options for its banking arm, H&R Block Bank. Those options, Block said, could result in the company no longer being regulated as a savings and loan holding company by the Federal Reserve.
The Federal Reserve announced some proposed rules in June that would impose higher capital requirements on savings and loan holding companies. H&R Block contends that if the proposed rules are enacted it would have to hold on to significant additional capital.
H&R Block, based in Kansas City, Mo., prepared 25.6 million tax returns worldwide in fiscal 2012.

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Hurricane Sandy Victims Find Refuge on Timeshare Marketplace RedWeek.com

Timeshares are not only for fun vacation getaways, as evidenced by the story of RedWeek.com members Bob and Jody; left homeless by Hurricane Sandy last month. With the holidays approaching, Bob and Judy turned to leading timeshare marketplace RedWeek.com to secure a timeshare rental in New York City.

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) December 19, 2012
Timeshares are not only for fun vacation getaways, as evidenced by the story of RedWeek.com members Bob and Jody; left homeless by Hurricane Sandy last month.
Bob and Judy are one of the many families displaced by the devastation of Hurricane Sandy. With their Long Island home flooded and area hotels at capacity; the Bob and Judy began looking for a short-term rental property to no avail. Frustrated and exhausted, they began looking at every alternative for a place to live.
As timeshare owners, Bob and Judy knew the advantages of timesharing and had recently used leading timeshare marketplace RedWeek.com to rent out their own Aruba timeshare. Homeless and with the holidays approaching, they turned to RedWeek.com and began searching for timeshare rentals at The Manhattan Club resort in New York City.
“We decided to rent multiple units at the Manhattan Club so that we could spend the holiday all together in Manhattan,” said Jody. “When my husband and I checked in to the Manhattan Club, it was so luxurious that I actually began tearing up.”
Unlike standard hotels, timeshares offer home-like accommodations with multiple bedrooms, full kitchens or kitchenettes, and living and dining areas. Renting a timeshare directly from an owner is often cheaper than staying at a hotel, and the resorts offer the same hotel amenities such as pools, exercise facilities, reception areas, and concierge services.
“I have only good things to say about RedWeek and the Manhattan Club,” said Jody. “I plan to use RedWeek again when I need a vacation - the value and the superior accommodations were just more than I could have hoped for.”
To learn more about RedWeek.com or timesharing visit http://www.redweek.com.
About RedWeek.com:
RedWeek® is a registered trademark of RedWeek, Inc. RedWeek.com is a member-supported marketplace for timeshare rentals and resales, and also provides a full-service timeshare resale offering. You can find reviews, ratings, prices, availability, full-service exchange, and complete resort descriptions for all timeshare resorts to make vacation selection easier. Boasting an A+ Better Business Bureau rating, RedWeek has more than 1.5 million registered users and includes 5,000 timeshare resorts worldwide.

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