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Hsamuel Voted Cosmopolitan Best For Watches 2009

For the second year running H.Samuel has won the Cosmopolitan Online Fashion Awards Best for Watches category. This prestigious award from one of the world’s leading fashion and lifestyle magazines, further enhances H.Samuel’s reputation as the most wide-ranging, reliable, informative and trustworthy online watch retailer.

The Cosmopolitan Online Fashion Awards took place on the 5th March 2009 at the Roof Gardens in Kensington. Judged by top celebrities Fearne Cotton, Lisa Snowdon and Mark Heyes, together with Cosmopolitan readers and fashion experts, the awards celebrate the very best in online fashion retailing, representing online fashion with categories including Hottest Partywear, Sexiest Heels and Best for Watches. The winners will feature in the April issue of Cosmopolitan (on sale 9th March).

Two of the judges, Fearne Cotton and Lisa Snowdon are big fans of online shopping. “Nothing quite beats surfing for a new wardrobe from the comfort of your own home,” commented Fearne, “The Cosmopolitan Online Fashion Awards provide the ultimate guide to the best fashion sites available. Being able to experience all the joys of shopping with no queues or crowds – complete heaven.”

Lisa Snowdon, thinks that the Cosmopolitan Online Fashion Awards make online shopping even easier and more accessible. “Shopping online has never been easier and Cosmopolitan has made it even more accessible,” said Lisa, “With increased time pressures combined with the sheer volume of fashion websites that cater for every shape and size, women can transform their wardrobe at the click of a mouse.”

This award for H.Samuel is also recognition for the work and effort put in to establishing a competitive online presence as the UK’s leading online jewellery, watches, gifts and collectables retailer. H.Samuel Online store manager, Vikki Luke, commented, “We are delighted to receive this award for the second year running. The team works extremely hard to keep the website up to date with the latest models and hottest brands, ensuring that it always has a great range of designer watches. To be recognised by Cosmopolitan and its readers as their favourite online watch retailer for two years in succession is a fantastic achievement.”

Cosmopolitan is a magazine for fun, fearless, females, celebrating fun, glamour and a passion for life, while inspiring young women to be the best they can be. Cosmopolitan magazine, published by The National Magazine Company, has a circulation of 450,836, with a readership of 1,760,000 – the highest in the monthly market. The Cosmopolitan website currently attracts 5.4 million page impressions and 428,520 unique users every year.

About H. Samuel:
H.Samuel is the nation’s favourite High Street Jewellers with over 350 stores and an online retail website. Featuring an incredible range of branded watches, H.Samuel also has a stunning range of jewellery, collectibles and gifts for all occasions, offering something for every taste and style. H.Samuel is part of the Signet Group, the world’s largest speciality retail jeweller.

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Thomas Sanderson To Exhibit Across The UK

Thomas Sanderson, Europe’s largest manufacturer and supplier of conservatory and window blinds, has revealed the full scope of the home improvement shows it plans to attend throughout 2009.

Thomas Sanderson will be exhibiting all over the country this year at a wide variety of different shows including The Ideal Home Show and Grand Designs in London, RHS Chelsea, Hampton Court and Tatton Park and local events such as The Royal Bath and West show.

At this year’s exhibitions, Thomas Sanderson will be showcasing its entire collection of conservatory blinds, window blinds and shutters, with the latest range of made to measure conservatory blinds including Pleated, Pinoleum and Metal Venetian. A full selection of shutters and window blinds will also be on display, including Roman Pinoleum, Pleated, Duette, Silhouette, Wooden Venetian and Metal Venetian products. The company will also have some exclusive show offers which are not normally available, including a complementary £250 Gift Voucher and free prize draw.

Thomas Sanderson’s exhibition team will be on hand to offer advice and information on all its products and will be able to arrange a free home consultation with a Thomas Sanderson designer local to the customer.

Ian Bayne, Exhibition Manager at Thomas Sanderson, said: “Exhibitions are a great way of getting out there and presenting all the latest trends and styles in window coverings for the home and conservatory, and it’s the ideal opportunity for customers to come and talk to us about their specific needs.”

This year, Thomas Sanderson will be exhibiting at no less than 25 shows throughout the UK and Ireland.

About Thomas Sanderson:
Since 1991, Thomas Sanderson has grown f r o m a family run business to an international company offering products and services throughout the UK and Ireland. The company is Europe’s largest manufacturer and supplier of conservatory blinds in addition to supplying window blinds and window shutters.

Thomas Sanderson has remained true to its roots, offering a local service and continuing to make its relationship with each and every customer its main priority. The company takes pride in ensuring the standards of service on offer match the high standards of its products.

Established as the market leader for over 17 years, Thomas Sanderson now offers businesses the opportunity to be associated with a national company, backed by local service. Thomas Sanderson has developed ‘refer and reward’ partnerships with over 1300 home improvement specialists, allowing them to offer their customers a complete range of products that add the finishing touches to any home improvement project, and with minimum fuss.

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The Harley Medical Group Urges Patients Use Reputable Cosmetic Surgeon

The Harley Medical Group, leading cosmetic surgery provider, highlights the importance for patients do some homework and seek a reputable cosmetic surgeon in light of glamour girls’ 100 ops claim.

Self confessed cosmetic surgery addict, Alicia Douvall, hit UK screens as part of the ‘Rehab’ series on Living TV. The UK glamour girl has admitted to undergoing 100 cosmetic operations and is now seeking help at a Rehab clinic to confront her body dysmorphia which has resulted in an addiction to plastic surgery.

Alicia talked in depth about her numerous operations which led to British Surgeons barring her from having cosmetic surgery in the UK. The UKs leading cosmetic surgery provider, The Harley Medical Group has spoken out to say that these surgeons offered too little help too late to a clearly vulnerable patient who should not have been allowed to get into this position. The Harley Medical Group has stated that reputable cosmetic surgeons should always ensure that a responsibility to the patient is at the forefront of their minds. With this in mind the group has launched cosmetic surgery patient guidelines stressing the importance of seeking a reputable plastic surgery clinic.

To help prevent similar situations from occurring in the future, The Harley Medical Group urges patients that with thousands of surgeons operating across the UK it is important for them to do their homework before booking an operation, in order to ensure they receive the correct and most appropriate treatment and after care service with fully qualified medical practitioners.

About The Harley Medical Group:
The Harley Medical Group is the UKs largest cosmetic surgery provider, performing more procedures and with more cosmetic surgery clinics across the country than any other cosmetic surgery provider. It has been established for over 25 years and is one of the most highly-regarded Cosmetic Surgery Groups operating in the UK. It has conducted over 400,000 procedures to date.

In 2004, The Harley Medical Group’s Chairman Mel Braham, at the request of the Department of Health became a member of the department’s Steering Committee, set up to oversee the introduction of new regulations covering the entire Cosmetic Surgery sector. All of The Harley Medical Group’s clinics are registered with the Healthcare Commission.

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Mort Fertel has a new step-by-step relationship changing system. It is not marriage counseling, but Marriage Fitness

The first step in entering the new world of Marriage Fitness is signing up for a free Email. This will get you started on saving your marriage. If either person in a relationship starts the learning process to getting their marriage back on track, once the other partner has rejoined the household (either mentally or physically or both), then they can integrate themselves into the stream of knowledge and start learning themselves. As a victorious couple, they can forge ahead in the relationship.

At Mort’s new site, couples will not have to endure weekly screaming and crying sessions with a counselor, and they will be able to utilize this new system which will show them, and you, how to save your marriage. One woman says her marriage seemed over but after starting Mort’s program and listening to his CDs, things really began to change for the better. Mort also runs a Marriage Fitness Tele-Boot-camp with seven live seminars. This is a real lifesaver (and money saved on gas, too) to those in a marriage who cannot get out of the house for long due to commitments or family or work responsibilities. People from all over the world have learned from these private TV sessions.

Either spouse may be sitting in a closet shouting out in frustration, “save my marriage!”. If you check out this new system, and it is very easy to do, you will start on the right path to calmer and more stress free life. Mort Fertel’s system can help couples or singles, and either way, this world renowned expert on relationships has a great thing going here. He offers a workbook and personal journal, fifteen CDs and a private one on one phone session, to help the process move forward. This is so different from a couple dragging themselves out to a marriage counselor, perhaps getting frustrated, and digging an even deeper hole in their marriage.

Even the name of his method, Marriage Fitness, evokes a healthier type of program than plain old counseling. The latter sounds like a naughty child being talked down to. We go to the gym to get our bodies in shape, why not “go to” marriage fitness for the health of our relationship? There is a short video an interested party or parties can watch online, and this will introduce the program, and Mort.

On the site you can rate your own relationship and get free advice, besides getting that Email advice. They will not sell any of your information. This is a secure and confidential method for getting help for your relationship and marriage. Mort has been seen frequently on TV networks and talk shows. Articles about his Marriage Fitness program have been published in many magazines and put into other media. You can rest assured that this program has been endorsed by a number of marriage counselors and therapists.

Many spouses have asked – “How do I know if I’ve married the right person?” Falling in love is a passive experience and can happen with no ripples in the stream that is a person’s life. After a few years of marriage, there has to be an active role played by both partners, to keep the marriage moving forward. If not, this lost marriage bond is gone forever. Since it’s a free start to all of this knowledge, starting is easy. It is a new breakthrough system able to help you with your relationship. Check out the site.

This is a unique creative system that has helped, and will help long into the future, couples committed to a long and fruitful, creative and loving, life and marriage. Viva La Revelucion! Let Marriage Fitness begin, and down with boredom, stress, loss of love and respect. Tune in to Mort’s website and get started with this unique help he has to offer for your life.

For additional information on the news that is the subject of this release, contact Mort Fertel at either (410) 764-1552, or visit the website athttp://www.marriagemax.com.

About Marriage Fitness with Mort Fertel:
Mort Fertel graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, and he lives with his wife and four children (including triplets!) in Baltimore, Maryland.

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Clinique, a leader in skin care and make-up innovation has launched High Impact Curling Mascara where 24 Hour Curl Meets 24 Hour Wear

Clinique, leader in skin care and make-up innovation, has announced the launch of their latest advance in long wearing mascara.

High Impact Curling Mascara is designed to provide dramatic volume plus extreme long-wearing non-smudging curl for 24 hours. Ideal for the woman who wants it all – big, bold lashes, long-wearing formula and astonishing curl that stays all day.

The new formulation introduces thermal technology to curling mascara. This long-wearing, innovative formula lasts 24 hours without running or smudging, but can be removed easily with warm water. A blend of lightweight Polymers and Silica provide a smooth, thin film that when dry, holds the curl in place without weighing down the lashes. And, with less wax in the formula, colour stays truer. Perfect for all lash types, New High Impact Curling Mascara won’t flake, clump or smudge. And, like all Clinique mascaras, it is not only Ophthalmologist Tested but it is also appropriate for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers.

Clinique’s new brush applicator is specifically designed for this formula, featuring a curved brush to elongate and curl lashes for a more lifted appearance. Clinique’s exclusive brush distributes and coats lashes evenly, making them appear to stretch instantly with every stroke while the brush’s curve sets the curl in place. It is the perfect make up essential to make an eye-opening statement

The new High Impact Curling Mascara is part of Clinique’s New First Blush, Spring 2009 makeup collection, a simple, soft and completely feminine trend for Spring. Cheeks are the focus, showcasing a natural, youthful glow with New Quick Blush. Eyes are simple with a monochromatic wash of colour with Limited Edition Fresh Bloom Eye Shadow whilst lips are romantic and glossy with Long Last Gloss Wear SPF15. This wearable collection can be custom-fit to create a variety of looks for any occasion and is perfect for every skin tone.

The new High Impact Curling Mascara will be available in Black and Black/Brown at Clinique counters nationwide from February.

About Clinique 
Introduced in 1968, Clinique was the first ever dermatologist-created, prestige cosmetic brand. Today, Clinique’s mission remains what it was from the beginning: to provide the highest quality and most effective collection of products to enhance every skin type and tone. The brand’s customised approach and quality products – all meticulously tested and carefully formulated with the latest science – have made Clinique one of the leading skin care authorities in the world. All makeup and Skin care products are allergy-tested and 100% fragrance free. Clinique offers products for men and women of all ages and ethnicities. Clinique is sold in more than 130 countries and territories, and over 16,000 sales locations.

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The Internet’s most popular wedding favor store offers the largest selection of favors and gifts at enviably affordable prices

AmericanBridal.com, the Internet’s most expansive collection of unique and affordable wedding favors, today announced a new era in economical wedding planning with the largest collection of affordable wedding favors — f r o m edible, customized and keepsake to theme and do-it-yourself wedding party favors, customers can shop by color, season or price.

“As seen in the film ‘Bride Wars’, wedding planning can be draining for the couple and their wallets, but thanks to our selection of just about any type of party favor imaginable, this portion of the planning is easier than ever,” said Shirley Tan, founder, AmericanBridal.com. “In 2009, we usher in a whole new era in wedding favors, where the customer will find exactly what they want, without spending a lot of money or looking like they purchased cheap wedding favors.”

During a challenging economy, it’s possible to find savings on wedding expenses by shopping around for wedding favors, and even lower honeymoon and travel fares. With less corporate dollars being spent on events, venues such as hotels and restaurants may be more likely to negotiate, especially for off-peak days and times.

Founder Tan offers additional suggestions on money saving ideas in her wedding book “The Bridal Handbook by American Bridal.” The book will be available for sale at Amazon, Barnes and Noble and AmericanBridal.com later this year. For a limited time, customers can receive an additional 50 percent off on select clearance items by entering the coupon code “clearance50” at checkout.

AmericanBridal.com is a popular destination for wedding favors, bridal shower favors and discount wedding favors, now serving and shipping to U.S. and international customers.

AmericanBridal.com offers the most extensive collection of wedding favors and accessories such as party favors, wedding invitations, personalized gifts, wedding ideas, wedding flowers, cake toppers, thank you cards, wedding guest favors, shower favors, wedding jewelry, wedding decorations, wedding centerpieces, bridal shower games, wedding programs, bridal jewelry, bridal shower invitations, place cards, usher gifts, wedding albums, wedding announcements, favor boxes, unity candle, wedding anniversary gift, wedding checklist, wedding bells, wedding napkins, wedding veils and much more.

About AmericanBridal.com

AmericanBridal.com is the online source for unique and affordable wedding favors and accessories. For every theme or season, AmericanBridal.com has the most extensive selection of products that are guaranteed to make any wedding an unforgettable event for the bride and groom and their guests. F r o m fun and unusual to traditional and elegant, Americanbridal.com specializes in personalized wedding favors, attendant gifts, wedding ceremony accessories, unique bridesmaids gifts and groomsmen gifts, bridal accessories and jewelry, and themed wedding favors. AmericanBridal.com offers the selection of a showroom with the convenience of online shopping and superior customer service at prices that can’t be beat. For more information, please visit us at www.AmericanBridal.com.

 

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Offer Online Puja & Online Homam To Hindu Deities At Famous Indian Temples For Getting Success, Abundance, Peace And Prosperity

Online Hindu Puja, pooja, homam, homa, havan, online astrology or Horoscope for all of you …for the Success, abundance, peace and prosperity. A spiritual act …an act of getting a divine assistance in all time even in your dark days. Offer Online Puja or Pooja at Kalighat and Dakshineswar kali temple, Tarakeswar and Kasi Vishwanath Shiva Temple, Puri and Mahesh Jagannath Temple, Vaishno Devi Shrine, Tirupati Balaji, Venkateswara Temple at Tirumala, Tarapith Temple, Radha Krishna Temple, Siddhi Vinayak Ganesh Puja, Maha Lakshmi Puja, Navagraha Homa and Puja, Shani Puja, Satyanaran Pooja, Durga Puja, Online Homa, Homam or Homan, Online astrology or Online Horoscope, Ganapathy or Ganesh Homa, Lakshmi Homa, Navagrah Homa,Shani Homa, Durga i.e. Chandi Homa, Vishnu Homa, Maha Sudarshana Homa, Saraswati Homa, Shiva Homa, Shiva Rudrabhishek Homa, Shiva-Shakti Homa, Mahakali Homa, Maha Mrityunjaya Homa, Bagalamukhi Homa, Ma Tara Homa at Tarapith and many more …

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Monstermatch.co.uk can give the consumer a fair price and quality service the high street retailer cannot attain

Jonathan Keith, director of Monstermatch Ltd said…”The consumer often pays too much to keep their retailer in business with the overheads. Monstermatch.co.uk can give the consumer a fair price and quality service the high street retailer cannot attain.”

As the economic downturn takes its toll on the high-street, it may seem optimistic to start a new retail business. Yet this is precisely what Monstermatch.co.uk has done, confident that a market exists for high quality products sold at recession beating prices. Monstermatch.co.uk is an online retailer that sells iPods, laptops, and other hi-tech goods. It sells products at lower prices than consumers can get on the high-street and guarantees free delivery.

Far from suffering from the downturn, online retail has actually prospered. According to the IMRG Capgemini e-retail sales index, online spending increased by 16% last November compared to the previous year. This is likely to heighten competition for bargain prices during the coming year. Monstermatch, however, claims that it is not simply a bargain retailer, it wants to cement a relationship with its customers. For five pounds, a customer can buy a share in the company and enjoy special discounts. Monstermatch is hoping that this will encourage people to feel they have a stake in the retail experience and has offered to give customers a better deal if they can find cheaper prices elsewhere.

Jonathan Keith, director of Monstermatch Ltd said…”The consumer often pays too much to keep their retailer in business with the overheads. Monstermatch.co.uk can give the consumer a fair price and quality service the high street retailer cannot attain.”

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Thomas Sanderson Announce Details Of The New January Sale With Up To 60 Per Cent Off Its Entire Range

Thomas Sanderson, Europe’s largest manufacturer and supplier of conservatory blinds, has announced details of its biggest ever January sale.

For a limited period Thomas Sanderson will be offering up to 60% off its entire range of products, and marks the first time a price reduction this large has been offered by the company.

Included among the many products available on the special January offer are conservatory and window blinds, and shutters. Blinds are available in a selection of hundreds of different colours and with the choice of cord, rod or remote control.

Included as part of the new January sale, Thomas Sanderson is also offering free, no obligation, design consultations to all customers. These can be completed in the comfort of the customer’s own home and will allow them to browse swatches and gain advice on potential styles and colour schemes. Windows will then be measured up so that costs can be accurately assessed and products individually custom made to fit perfectly. All items purchased in the sale will also receive a comprehensive five year guarantee alongside the same ten year buy back guarantee which is available on all the usual non-sale items.

As the New Year begins and sales abound, the combination of flexible finance options, a wide selection of made-to-measure conservatory and window blinds as well as interior shutters and up to 60% off the entire collection ensures the Thomas Sanderson end of season sale is designed to provide customers with more than just an average January sale.

About Thomas Sanderson:
Since 1991, Thomas Sanderson has grown from a family run business to an international company offering products and services throughout the UK and Ireland. The company is Europe’s largest manufacturer and supplier ofconservatory blinds in addition to supplying window blinds, shutters and patio awnings.

Thomas Sanderson has remained true to its roots, offering a local service and continuing to make its relationship with each and every customer its main priority. The company takes pride in ensuring the standards of service on offer match the high standards of its products.

Established as the market leader for over 17 years, Thomas Sanderson now offers businesses the opportunity to be associated with a national company, backed by local service. Thomas Sanderson has developed ‘refer and reward’ partnerships with over 1300 home improvement specialists, allowing them to offer their customers a complete range of products that add the finishing touches to any home improvement project, and with minimum fuss.

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discountvouchers.co.uk Is Designed To Offer The Latest Offers And Discount Codes From Hundreds Of Stores

With finances tight after Christmas and the credit crunch showing no sign of slow down, a new website offering discounts from hundreds of UK stores has been launched to help consumers get more for their money.

Discountvouchers.co.uk offers savings at a growing range of leading high street brands and specialist stores including John Lewis, Tesco, Comet and Boots, all redeemable online. Current savings include £100 off a Samsung digital camera at Currys, £90 off a Tannoy i30 iPod speaker system at Play.com, and 20% off Radley bags and purses at John Lewis.

Consumer demand for discount codes has soared over the last 12 months – with online searches for discount vouchers up by over 100%. The problem to date has been that sites fail to keep their offers updated, resulting in old out of date offers and wasted time for visitors.

Discountvouchers.co.uk is updated in real time, with a dedicated team continually sourcing, checking and updating the latest offers from merchants across the UK. The result is an easy to use site that can quickly be searched by store name, latest deals, and most popular offers.

Gareth Robinson, Marketing Director for Discountvouchers.co.uk, says: “In the current economic climate it really is best practice to shop around and make the most of any discounts available. Savvy shoppers have been quick to enjoy the benefits of discount vouchers, but the problem has been that many sites featured out of date offers. The savings on Discountvouchers.co.uk are checked and updated in real time, meaning they are readily available and easy to access, making for a far better shopping experience.”

The site has been developed by web specialist ASAP Ventures, which owns a growing range of websites including leading car hire comparison site www.carrentals.co.uk; accommodation listings directory www.self-catering-breaks.com; and www.recycle.co.uk.

To get the latest discounts and offers from brands including Comet, Amazon, John Lewis, Tesco, Boots and more visitwww.discountvouchers.co.uk.

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Communicaid Is A Leading Language, Cultural Training And Communication Skills Consultancy Achieves ISO 9001 And 14001 Certification In November 2008

Communicaid, Europe’s leading Cultural training & Communication Skills Consultancy, is delighted to announce that the British Accreditation Bureau has awarded ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001:2004 certifications to Communicaid’s UK training operations. These certifications prescribe systematic control of activities to ensure that the needs and expectations of customers are met and ensure that Communicaid’s management, design and quality control procedures as well as its environmental management systems match the highest international standard of service delivery.

ISO 9001:2000 recognises organisations with a quality management system that consistently provide services that meet customer and regulatory requirements. This certification is awarded to companies that enhance customer satisfaction through quality programmes. ISO 14001 is an internationally accepted standard that addresses an organisation’s ability to implement an effective Environmental Management System. This standard is designed to address the delicate balance between maintaining profitability and reducing environmental impact.

Cora Malinak¸ Communicaid’s ISO Quality Manager, commented, “We are delighted to be awarded these certifications. Achieving ISO 9001 and 14001 certification is testament to Communicaid’s commitment to customer satisfaction and continual quality assurance and it highlights our efforts to reduce the impact our business has on the environment. Our clients demand the best, and our goal is to meet and exceed their expectations. The ISO 9001 and 14001 achievement will improve Communicaid’s competitive position and significantly improve service and quality across our whole business.”

About Communicaid
Communicaid is a culture training and communication skills consultancy. We enable our clients to create profitable international relationships by building cultural bridges that enhance understanding and establish trust.

Founded in 1992, our clients include many of the world’s leading corporate, public and international institutions. With training centres in London, Paris, Frankfurt and New York, combined with a worldwide network of trainers, consultants and partner organisations, we are uniquely placed to meet the cultural awareness training, and intercultural communication skills needs of international organisations. For more information, please visit www.communicaid.com

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Two Firms Providing Professional Services To The Credit Union Industry Are Proud To Announce An Alliance

Nearman, Maynard, Vallez CPAs and CastleGarde, Inc. are using their unique talents to broaden the level of service to their clients.

The alliance of these two firms creates a working relationship that will enhance the services, support capabilities, and offerings of both firms to the direct benefit of their clients and the credit union industry.

Two firms providing professional services to the credit union industry are proud to announce an alliance. Nearman, Maynard, Vallez CPAs and CastleGarde, Inc. are using their unique talents to broaden the level of service to their clients.

Nearman, Maynard, Vallez CPAs has provided auditing and consulting services exclusively to the credit union industry since 1979 and is listed in Callahan’s “2008 Guide to Credit Union CPA Auditors” as one of the top four firms providing auditing services to credit unions with total assets greater than $40 million.

CastleGarde is an acknowledged expert provider of credit union information security and regulatory compliance program services. CastleGarde specializes in both the policy and technology risk assessment aspects addressing the controls, access, management, and safeguarding of member information as defined by NCUA Reg. 748 Appendix A and B.CastleGarde provides information security policy and procedure reviews, external penetration testing, and onsite vulnerability assessments including physical security to measure your information security compliance and effectiveness.

The alliance of these two firms creates a working relationship that will enhance the services, support capabilities, and offerings of both firms to the direct benefit of their clients and the credit union industry.

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www.doglover.biz offers the best chance for single dog lovers and dog owners to find true love

According to the founder of one of the world’s leading special dating services – this dating site for dog lovers www.doglover.biz offers the best chance for single dog lovers and dog owners to find true love. And he adds this is not an idle boast but based on the fact that this dog lovers dating site provides the most comprehensive range of matchmaking tools and unique content such as dog lovers stories and the latest news about dating and dogs for the pet lovers community worldwide. American singles represent the majority of its current membership (hardly surprising with an estimated 40 million single dog owners in America) as well as other English speaking countries such as Great Britain, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

According to the founder of one of the world’s leading special dating services – this dating site for dog lovers www.doglover.biz offers the best chance for single dog lovers and dog owners to find true love. And he adds this is not an idle boast but based on the fact that this dog lovers dating site provides the most comprehensive range of matchmaking tools and unique content such as dog lovers stories and the latest news about dating and dogs for the pet lovers community worldwide. American singles represent the majority of its current membership (hardly surprising with an estimated 40 million single dog owners in America) as well as other English speaking countries such as Great Britain, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

www.doglover.biz was founded three years ago and was the first site to provide single dating services online for dog lovers. Since then it has carried out and continues to carry out improvements and additions to the features offered to its members in line with changes in technology that enhance members’ experiences and the ability to find potential soul mates and establish a rapport with them.

DogLover.biz is a free to browse dating site (it only takes a few seconds to register) and enables dog lovers to upload their profile, browse other dog lovers’ profiles and read the latest news and advice about dating and dogs. In addition it enables them to send flirts to other dog lovers and find out what’s in store for them and their dogs with love horoscopes from Philip Garcia and daily horoscopes and weekly pet horoscopes from Russell Grant.

By taking advantage of the DogLover.biz free 7 day trial of Premium Membership, members can also contact other dog lovers not only by email but also by Instant Messaging, Private Chat Room, Forums and they can even create their own blog.

Premium Membership also enables members to post their own events whether that be dog related or otherwise. They can also obtain online dating tips from Master Certified Singles and Personal Life Coach Tonja Weimer, or they can put their behaviour training dog breeds questions to RSPCA dog trainer Rex Makemson. If members would like to understand their pet’s personality or ask behaviour questions they can ask animal communicator Holly Davis. For vetinerary help they can consult leading American vetinerarian and award winning pet columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle – Dr Sophia Yin and if they would like the answer to pet health questions they can ask founder of Canine Health Concern and author of best selling books ‘What Vets Don’t Tell You about Vaccines’ and ‘Shock to the System’ – Catherine 0’ Driscoll.

All members can choose to have e-mails sent to their email address each week containing the profiles of members who match their ideal partner and can upload not only their pictures to their own profile but videos and voice recordings too! Each member is given their very own homepage where they can find the profiles of their ‘matches’ and all the communication tools they need to make contact.

Doglover.biz also offers members the opportunity to vote on various topical matters relating to both dogs and dating. Members can also send friendship requests to other members or their friends at the click of a button as well as use the ‘tip a friend’ feature when they spot a member they think might interest one of their friends!

Members can also indulge in one stop shopping by referring to the DogLover.biz pet related services directory where they will find a variety of products and services for their four legged friends and dog friendly pubs, hotels and country cottages.

So with its comprehensive matchmaking tools and unique content for dog lovers Derek Collinson believes DogLover.biz offers dog lovers the best possible chance to find true love and invites all dog lovers to accept a free 7 day trial of Premium Membership today. And who knows they might be sharing all their dog walks in future with someone who loves dogs as much as they do!

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Personalized Laser Engraved Divot Tools With Golfers Name Permanently Engraved Along With The Golf Club Logo And Tournament Name

Personalized Laser Engraved Divot Tools with each golfers name permanently engraved along with the golf club logo and tournament name are good for a Club’s marketing plan and good for their green maintenance.

Fiber Laser Systems, LLC (fls-us.com) provides High Quality Stainless Steel Laser Engraved Divot Tools that are ideal for Golf Tournaments. These tools can be laser engrave (One Side) with a club logo, tournament name, and participants name for a very low price of $1.95 per tool plus shipping with a minimum order of 100 pieces.

Each Divot Tool is a unique item with the golfers name as the variable. All that’s needed is camera ready graphic information or vector files i.e. Adobe Illustrator and excel spread sheet of golfer names. Fiber Laser Systems can provide a free sample or photo of the sample before proceeding with production. FLS will engrave whatever information you want on the divot tool and does not charge additional for extra lines.

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Edward Palonek, The Founder Of Foundmoney.Com May Have A Temporary Solution For The Auto Industry

Tough economic times have the auto industry and society at large scrambling for answers. With little hope in the near future of a quick fix, car makers and hard working individuals are having to supplement their income and even their way of life. However, there is a glimmer of gold projecting through the dark shroud that has covered the American economy. This shiny centerpiece comes in the form of unclaimed money.

Edward Palonek, the founder of FoundMoney.com may have a temporary solution for the auto industry. With General Motors Corp. CEO Rick Wagoner saying that the automotive industry “needs a bridge to span the financial chasm that has opened up before us,” any solution is being heard.

With this sentiment in mind, Edward Palonek has uncovered money that appears to belong to Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler. FoundMoney.com, which specializes in finding unclaimed money and assets, believes
that an estimated $7 million could belong to the Big Three in the auto industry.

These companies financial findings fall into what Palonek describes on his website as the “approximately $22 billions in unclaimed money and assets” currently being held by the government. While the automakers in the US are looking for money to stay afloat and save jobs, they are not collecting money that belongs to them.

FoundMoney.com connects American’s with their “unfound cash” with an average payout of around $900. When money and assets are willed to individuals, but never collected, the government holds on to the money. They also hold onto lost tax refunds, forgotten stocks, displaced payroll checks, and abandoned bank accounts. Not only do individuals have money being held by the government, but companies do as well.

Ford Motor Company has more than 1,300 records in the FoundMoney database that may belong to Ford. The amount for each record is not known, so it could be as much as $2.2 million.

Similarly, General Motor Company has more than 1,500 records while Chrysler has more than 1,200 in the database. That could lead to more than $3 million and $1.6 million in unclaimed funds respectively.

This amount of money would not be able to save the struggling companies, which need billions of dollars to stay operational. Talks of a government bailout for General Motor Company have risen to $4 billion to carry it through this month and $10 billion to bring it until the end of March.

It is still uncertain whether the government will pass a bill to approve a “bailout” of the auto industry. The bill would give the automakers the money necessary to continue operation. Without the bailout, the Big Three in the automobile industry would have to file for bankruptcy.

With the money that Palonek has found on FoundMoney.com, the Big Three could at least save some of the estimated 3 million jobs that reportedly could be lost during the next few months. The loss of these jobs would put more of a dent into an already dented economy.

As the economy continues its downward spiral, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, and Chrysler could take a suggestion from Edward Palonek and “find” some money. If the government won’t agree to a total bail out, they could at least claim what is rightfully theirs.

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Marriage Is Not Meant To Be Broken, But Healed

Cases of broken marriage have reached an alarming stage. Partners find divorce as their solution to resolve conflicts with their marriage. They are not the real victims, but their children who are greatly affected with their situation.

Divorce is not the real solution to conflicts between parents. This is just an alternative for a marriage that has come near to an end and is not properly addressed. For initial stages of conflict, the first question should be “how to save your marriage?” This is the initial approach in resolving issues between partners.

Saving your marriage is not impossible. By addressing the root of the problem, it can be resolved immediately without reaching the stage where partners have to decide about getting divorced. But failing to take any appropriate action will result to an end in marriage ending along with it a relationship built in front of hundreds of people and God. Solutions to marriage crisis are derived from the problem itself.

Problems encountered in marriage excuses no man. It can come to anyone of us no matter who we are and what we do, but one thing is certain, it can ruin the family and affect how children grow. Saving your marriage before everything is too late is your only shield against the consequences of a broken marriage.

Like any bigger issues, the problem in marriage starts from little things that are supposed to be resolved. Bit by bit it grows creating a bigger and hard to handle situations. Before thinking of ending a marriage, you should seek the right persona with authority in the area of saving your marriage.

Can I save my marriage? From views and experiences of experts, any marriage can be resolved through some basic things essential to creating and forming a fruitful marriage. This should not be the question, but “How will I save my marriage?” Being optimistic with the situation will give life and a higher chance of saving your marriage.

There are instances when marriage counseling does not work. You should not think that there is no hope to it, but to end it. This is basically wrong. Some programs do not work on certain issues, because it is not the right way to address the problem. A problem can only be resolved when appropriate answer is given. So, in cases when “save my marriage” does not work, think of other solutions and seek the right person for help.

About the Company:
Marriage Fitness is a company established by Mort Fertel. The founder has been featured in several televisions shows and radio programs with regard to the success of his program. Marriage counselors, therapist, and several other people with expertise in marriage turn to him for advice and his Marriage Fitness program. Mr. Fertel can be reached through his phone number 410-764-1552 or through his website at http://www.marriagemax.com/.

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Prudential Lifetime Mortgage research finds that more than one in four Britons will head to parents or in-laws homes during the festive season

Prudential Lifetime Mortgage reports the traditional family Christmas is set for a comeback this year, with more than one on four (28 per cent) of British adults intending to spend Christmas day at parents, in-laws or relatives homes.

The findings, from new research conducted for Prudential Lifetime Mortgage, reveals that just one per cent of British adults intend going to a hotel or restaurant for Christmas day and just two per cent are going on holiday.

According to the Prudential, the family home is set to feature heavily in plans for the entire festive period with more than one in three British adults (37 per cent) intending to spend time over the festive period at their parents or in-laws homes. Of these people more than half (51 per cent) said they are going to parents/in-laws homes as they see it as a hub for the family to get together. 32 per cent said they like getting their Christmas meal cooked for them. 28 per cent said spending time at their parents/in laws homes makes Christmas feel more like a holiday and 22 per cent said going to their parents/in-laws home reminds them of their childhood.

For over a quarter of the nation the family home will be the Christmas venue of choice as people look to tighten their belts this Christmas. The findings reveal that 40 per cent of British adults say they will spend less on Christmas this year.

Keith Haggart, Director of Lifetime Mortgages, Prudential stated: “While it is inevitable that many people will be looking to cut back this Christmas, that doesn’t mean that Britain will be spending the festive period mired in gloom. Millions of people will be spending more time together as a family and for many that means going to their parents or in-laws to enjoy Christmas in the family home.

Keith Haggart continued, “The findings underline the emotional importance of the family home to the entire extended family and at a time when many households will be looking at ways to boost their income, downsizing is not only a challenging proposition in a flat housing market, but could also potentially remove the enjoyment experienced by the rest of the family when visiting the family home. An option is for people to explore whether an equity release plan could help them gain an income from their property while still being able to continue living in it.”

ICM interviewed a random sample of 1050 British adults aged 18+ from its online panel between 7th -9th November 2008. Surveys were conducted across the country and the results have been weighted to the profile of all British adults. ICM is a member of the British Polling Council and abides by its rules. Further information at www.icmresearch.co.uk

About Prudential:
Established in 1848, Prudential plc is an international financial services company with a product range which extends from personal banking, insurance, pensions and retail investments, to institutional fund management and property investments. In the UK Prudential is a leading life and pensions provider with around seven million customers.

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Accident Advice Helpline Had Pledged To Donate A Sum Of Money To The Children’s Charity, Childline

Accident Advice Helpline has pledged to support Childline after Esther Rantzen‘s tenure as one of the participants on the latest series of ITV’s “I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here”

The personal injury claim compensation company, Accident Advice Helpline, has been endorsed by Esther Rantzen since 2003. Accident Advice Helpline had pledged to donate a sum of money to the children’s charity, Childline, if Ms Rantzen won the popular reality TV show that forces celebrities to live in jungle conditions with few creature comforts as they have to earn human essentials. Despite Esther Rantzen leaving the jungle before the final weeks, the Accident Advice Helpline has announced they are still to make a donation.

Childline, set up to help children in distress or danger, has been chaired by Esther Rantzen since 1986 and now has call centres throughout the UK, answering more than one million calls a year from troubled children. Esther Rantzen first found fame on “That’s Life”, the most successful consumer programme in the history of television, which she hosted for 21 years. The show regularly reached more than twenty million viewers.

The Managing Director of Accident Advice Helpline said: “As arguably the UK’s leading consumer champion, we have long admired Ms. Rantzen’s tireless work to ensure justice for the ordinary person. And that is exactly what Accident Advice Helpline has been established to provide – compensation for ordinary people with genuine claims.”

Esther Rantzen began her bid to become queen of the jungle in November, joining other celebrities on the TV show including television presenter Dani Behr, former Star Trek star George Takei, ex-tennis champion Martina Navratilova and TV personality Timmy Mallet. However, Ms Rantzen failed to take the prize when she became the fifth celebrity to leave the camp.

About Accident Advice Helpline
Accident Advice Helpline was established in 2000 to provide access to justice for victims of accidents following the withdrawal of legal aid for personal injury cases. Since 2000 Accident Advice Helpline has helped thousands of victims injured in road accidents and other types of accidents on a no win no fee basis.

The company has thrived and puts its success down to adhering strictly to its four key principles; integrity, dependability, reliability and accountability. As one of the most established companies in the industry Accident Advice Helpline has worked tirelessly to ensure that any claims made through the company are simple, fast and easy.

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Balsam Hill Introduces New Slim Artificial Christmas Tree

Thomas Harman, CEO of Balsam Hill Artificial Christmas Trees, proved last year that True Needle™ technology is the best way to create realistic artificial Christmas trees. The realistic look of the Balsam Hill trees earned kudos from the Wall Street Journal, NBC’s Today Show and Good Housekeeping.

This year, Balsam Hill looks to keep the buzz going by introducing the Fifth Avenue Flatback Christmas tree, the first True Needleâ„¢ tree with a space-saving, slim design. Priced at $399, Christmas tree stands seven feet tall with 400 lights and 1536 premium branch tips. More importantly, its half-back tree shape allows it to rest right up against any wall, saving floor space in narrow areas or tight spaces.

“It’s perfect for our customers who live in apartments in big cities or have smaller living rooms,” states Harman. “Our slender trees give you the option of taking up less floor space, while still having plenty of sturdy, lifelike branches to hang your ornaments.”

While it’s too early to tell if the new half Christmas tree will be a hit, it’s likely that demand will continue to grow. Artificial Christmas tree sales showed a 10% growth year over year in the past five years, according to the National Christmas Tree Association, with U.S. consumers purchasing 9.2 million artificial Christmas trees in that time. With the reusable nature of artificial trees, the market is likely to see even more people turning to them to celebrate the holidays as environmental concerns grow.

For more information about Balsam Hill’s slim Christmas tree please visit www.balsamhill.com

About Balsam Hill:
Credit: Jennifer Faulkner Balsam Hill’s mission is to create the most realistic artificial Christmas trees, Christmas wreaths and Christmas garlands ever produced. With over 20 different styles of pre-lit Christmas trees, pre-lit Christmas wreaths, and pre-lit Christmas garlands, Balsam Hill strives to offer a high quality product to satisfy any holiday style. To learn more about all our trees including our new slim Christmas trees, visit www.balsamhill.com.

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The Body Shop Has Launched A Christmas E-Card Design Tool, Allowing Customers To Make Their Own Cards To Send To Friends And Loved Ones Wherever They May Be In The World

The Body Shop, the ethical cosmetics company, has launched a new section of its website that allows customers to design their own festive greeting card.

The Body Shop, known for its ethical roots, has created a card design tool to enable people who want to use less paper this Christmas, yet still want to spread some festive cheer, do just that. The e-card initiative fits beautifully with the seasonal theme at The Body Shop, “Festive and Fair“ – after all smart gifts needn’t cost the earth.

Those visiting The Body Shop website can navigate to the Beauty Lounge section, where the e-card creating tool can be found. Users can pick from one of seven designs, add a desired greeting and a personal message and then e-mail the e-card to their relatives or loved ones. The e-card design feature also offers a variety of Christmas greetings from around the world, allowing users to spread some festive greetings to people all over the world, regardless of language barriers.

The Body Shop Christmas e-card design tool is the latest feature to be added to the company’s online Beauty Lounge, which also includes videos offering make up tips, information regarding new products and a new Christmas gift finder tool, assisting those who may be stuck for some Christmas inspiration.

About The Body Shop:
The Body Shop International plc is the original ethical cosmetics company, now operating across more than 2,500 stores in over 60 markets worldwide. The Body Shop has constantly sought out wonderful natural ingredients from all four corners of the globe to bring customers products bursting with effectiveness, to enhance their natural beauty. The Body Shop strives to use the planet’s resources wisely, searching for outstanding natural materials and ingredients from across the globe to include in their range of products. The Body Shop continues to lead the way, sourcing sustainable palm oil, introducing 100% recycled packaging, and raising funds and awareness to help prevent the spread of HIV/ AIDS, and continuing to support marginalized communities around the world through Community Trade fair trade programme.

For over 30 years The Body Shop has believed that business has the power to make the right kind of difference to the world. This unique philosophy continues to drive everything The Body Shop does, allowing customers around the world to become ‘activists’, simply by choosing from the range of products.

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