New Life Hiking Spa

Killington, Vermont (PRWEB) May 17, 2012

For 35 seasons, New Life Hiking Spa has welcomed people from around the globe to the Green Mountains of Vermont for hiking spa vacations. Each year, New Life opens for the season in mid-May and remains open until the last weekend in September. Founded by Jimmy LeSage, M.S., in 1978, New Life has become one of North America’s most recognized spa vacations.

“I came up with the idea of New Life after attending a six week yoga retreat in Val Morin, Canada in 1977”, states Mr. LeSage. He went on to say, “I had been living and working in Vermont for a few years after graduating with a degree in education from Florida State University and took the opportunity to use a ski hotel in the summers for my idea in 1978.”

The first twelve years of New Life Hiking Spa were spent in Stratton Mountain, Vermont and the program consisted of hiking, yoga, aerobics and healthy food. In 1990, he moved New Life to the newly opened Inn of the Six Mountains in Killington, Vermont where it remains today. In the early 90’s Mr. LeSage also received his Master’s Degree in Counseling and studied nutrition at Harvard University, which he uses for lectures and individual counseling sessions for guests wanting to learn how to deal with stress and obtaining or maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

SpaFinders, which is the world’s largest resource for the spa industry, has selected New Life Hiking Spa as one of the 25 Pioneer Spas which have shaped the spa industry as we know it today. New Life is consistently picked as one of the top ten spas in the world by SpaFinder’s Reader’s Choice Awards for hiking, solo travel, weight loss, affordability and fitness classes. In addition, in 2011, Jimmy LeSage, M.S. was chosen as one of the world’s top ten best spa managers.

In recent years, New Life Hiking Spa has been recognized as a top destination for weight loss and a healthy vacation. Since 2005, New Life has been selected as a top ten fitness vacation by MSNBC, and a top weight loss spa by Shape Magazine and Health Magazine. “In the past decade, there has been a major focus on healthy vacations and weight loss spas due to America’s expanding waistlines and reality TV programs that focus on losing weight. We have always been about health, hiking, whole foods and stress reduction since we opened our doors in 1978, but now there is a major focus in the media on the subject”, said Mr. LeSage.

For the 19 weeks a year New Life Hiking Spa is open, approximately 600 guests from all over the world come to visit New Life in the Green Mountains of Vermont.    New Life Hiking Spa averages approximately 40 guests per week and employs an average of 35 people each season. Massage therapists, chefs, office staff, hike leaders and fitness instructors make New Life a caring and comfortable vacation where guests at any fitness level feel at ease coming alone or with a friend or partner.

Currently, New Life is in the summer edition of Yankee Magazine’s Travel Guide to New England and NewsMax Magazine, both on newsstands now. New Life Hiking Spa was chosen in Yankee Magazine as the 2012 Editor’s Choice for “Best Place to Rejuvenate” and in NewsMax Magazine for “Best Singles Vacations”.

Reservations are now being accepted for the 2012 season.

About New Life Hiking Spa:

Guests at New Life Hiking Spa experience rejuvenation with an all-inclusive spa vacation. New Life offers mini-getaways of three to four days, healthy “Jump Start” packages of 5-10 days and an 11 night or longer Weight Loss Retreat. Prices range from $ 249-$ 219 per night and include a private room with a private bath, three nutritious meals per day, healthy snacks, guided hikes along the Appalachian Trail and Long Trail (three levels offered per day), yoga classes, fitness classes, water aerobics in a heated indoor pool, cooking demos, healthy eating lectures, and one massage is included for every three night stay. The 2012 season will run from May 17th through September 30th.

More information can be found online at New Life Hiking Spa’s Website: http://www.newlifehikingspa.com or http://www.WeightLossSpa.com.

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StrandVision Digital Signage Communicates to Residents

(PRWEB) May 16, 2012

StrandVision Digital Signage and Mercy Center Nursing Unit, Inc. today announced that StrandVision digital signage is being used to stream information to residents’ rooms over the facility’s cable TV system. Mercy Center, a 140 bed facility, is comprised of a skilled nursing unit and a personal care unit. Owned by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Center offers a caring and compassionate environment for its residents.

The Internet-based system, installed by Guyette Communications Industries Corp. of Plymouth, Pa., carries information programming for Mercy Center’s 140 residents that includes a welcome message, as well as menus, activities, date, time and weather, bingo numbers and special events, such as birthdays and holiday greetings. Residents simply select the in-house channel on their television sets. The channel also is used to broadcast daily Mass.

The digital signage content is delivered by StrandVision over the Internet to a pre-configured Linux digital signage player that is integrated into the existing cable system. Weather, date and time information are updated in real time automatically by StrandVision while resident activities and notices are scheduled and posted by Mercy Center staff using StrandVision’s Internet-based Content Management System.

The system is working well. “Feedback from the residents is that they really like it,” commented Rich Heiser, Mercy Center’s tech who oversees the digital signage, information technology and other systems. “We’d like to add a few monitors in our lobbies on both our personal care and skilled nursing sides. We’re also considering adding another channel of programming in some of the lobby areas.”

“Mercy Center is making creative use of the digital signage system – sending scheduled messages directly to viewers in their rooms,” said Mike Strand StrandVision founder and CEO. “It reaches the residents where they spend the most time, which makes it as convenient as possible. The staff is able to post notices with minimal effort with the knowledge that it’s easily accessible to everyone who wants the information.”

About StrandVision

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StrandVision LLC, based in Menomonie, Wisconsin, delivers low-cost, Web-based digital signage software through a patented Software as a Service (SaaS) approach that delivers content to subscribers’ LCD flat panel screens, as well as computer screens and websites. StrandVision’s service distributes text and graphics pages, video content and national and local weather and news. It is ideal for many large and small business marketing applications, including medical and dental offices (patient education); banks, retailers and industrial distributors (video merchandising); education (student communication, staff and visitor information); employee break rooms (employee communication of events and benefits); nonprofit and religious organizations (member and supporter communication).

StrandVision also offers PC-2-TV.net, a fully digital, high-definition (HD) video extender to connect a computer to a television over long distances for use with digital signage and many other applications. StrandVision Digital Signage services and PC-2-TV.net are available directly from StrandVision and through registered affiliates and system integrators. Additional information about StrandVision Digital Signage is available at StrandVision.com, 715-235-7446 or by email.

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Paso Robles, CA (PRWEB) May 11, 2012

Below is a roundup of not-to-be-missed events happening this summer. For more information on attractions, dining and lodging, visit http://www.travelpaso.com. For the latest news on the area, visit http://blog.travelpaso.com, join us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/travelpaso and follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/travelpaso.

–MAY–

National Train Day – May 12

Wine Rail Excursions – May – Oct

San Luis Obispo County

Leading up to the fourth annual Central Coast Railroad Festival, held Oct. 4-8, are a variety of events including National Train Day on May 12 in San Luis Obispo, a day to celebrate the 143rd anniversary of the nation’s first transcontinental railroad. In addition, Central Coast Railroad Festival Wine Rail Excursions are offered the second Sunday of every month. The trips include a ride on Amtrak’s Coast Starlight up or down the Cuesta Grade between Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo, complimentary wine tasting, light lunch snacks, rail history and a private bus trip in the opposite direction from the rail trip. The trips generally stop at one or two rail related wineries. Tickets for most trips are $ 49 for adults and $ 39 for children 15 and under. Excursions are limited to 24 guests and generally sell out in advance. For a list of excursions, visit http://ccrrf.com. For more information about National Train Day, visit nationaltrainday.com.

30th Annual Paso Robles Wine Festival

May 18-20

Paso Robles City Park

Combining past traditions with innovations of the future, the Paso Robles Wine Country comes together to honor 30 years of the Paso Robles Wine Festival in Paso Robles City Park this May. World-class wines, farm fresh culinary delights and winemaker seminars make this festival the place to be for wine enthusiasts. Guests can experience the character and rich history reflected in each glass of Paso Robles wine. This celebration will include the finest food and wine and embrace all that defines Paso Robles Wine County. Whether crisp whites or bold reds satisfy your palate, the Paso Robles Wine Festival has something for everyone. For more information and to purchase tickets, call (800) 549-WINE or visit pasowine.com.

Festival of the Arts

May 25-27

Downtown Paso Robles

Celebrate summer with this magical three-day event for families. New this year is a Plein Air Masters exhibition, two-day workshops (taking place the week prior to the main events), guest lectures and an Art Tour. Saturday starts with a Plein Air Quick-Draw and auction, followed by a fine art show, a public mural project, hands-on youth art stations, the Travel Channel’s Sand Masters constructing giant sand castles, street performers, adult art seminars, live music, dance performances, stilt walkers and other musical and visual surprises for kids. This three-day family event features guest lectures on Friday, and an Awards Brunch followed by the Exclusive Westside Art Tour of two private collections on Sunday. (888) 988-PASO (7276). Event tickets are available at pasoartfestival.com; the Saturday Main Event is free; Media Contact: Shonna Howenstine, (805) 227-7236, tourism(at)prcity(dot)com.

Great Western Bicycle Rally

May 25-28

Paso Robles Event Center

Gather some friends, hop on your bikes and get ready for a thrilling weekend of bicycling through the rolling hills of stunning Paso Robles. A variety of routes are geared for all levels of riders so everyone can join in. This is a fun and reasonably priced family vacation option. For more information and to register, call (866) 909-4927 or visit greatwesternbicyclerally.com.

JUNE –
First Annual BBQ Fun Fest and Kids Day in the Park

June 1-3, 12 p.m. – 8 p.m., June 3, 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Downtown Paso Robles City Park

Get ready for the First Annual BBQ Fun Fest and Kids Day in the Park, a three-day event filled with mouthwatering BBQ, including pulled pork, turkey legs, chicken, tri-tip and sausage available for purchase as well as beer and wine. On Friday night guests can enjoy live music from Steve Sturgis & Roadhouse, with a special introduction by the Paso Robles High School Jazz Bank, followed by a BBQ Cook Off Contest on Saturday. Fun for the whole family, there will a giant bounce house for the kids to enjoy and a “Kahuna Kids’ Kids Day in the Park” on Saturday, featuring vendors, crafts and youth demonstrations. For more information, visit pasoroblesdowntown.org. Media Contact: Norma Moye, (805) 238-4103, mainstreet(at)tcsn(dot)net.

Model A and Model T Car Show

June 2, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Rios-Caledonia Adobe in San Miguel

Join the fun at this free event when the local antique car clubs exhibit their unique old Model A and Model T automobiles on the original old highway that runs in front of the Adobe. Vote for your favorite and participate in the 50-50 drawing. Added interests this year include the Santa Lucis Rockhounds showing their wares in the Information Center and Central Coast Lavender displaying and illustrating their fragrant lavender products. Food will be for sale by the “Three Amigos” – super cooks Terry Scantlin, and his wife, Mary, and Monica Cisneros. Dance to music by Ron Domingos and Friends and sip wine in the old bar in the Adobe by Tackitt Family Winery of San Miguel. For more information, call (805) 238-0506 or visit pasorobleschamber.org.

First Annual Firestone Walker Invitational Brewfest

June 9

Paso Robles Event Center

Gather around for some of the best breweries in the U.S. as they pour their finest beers at this inaugural festival, where the brewers will be on hand to talk about their beers. Some of the Central Coast’s finest restaurants and food providers will show off their culinary skills as they pair delicious foods with the featured brews. This event benefits the Pioneer Day committee, which is dedicated to the preservation of the unique history and culture of Paso Robles. For more information, visit firestonebeer.com.

NRCHA Derby

June 12-17, 8 a.m. daily

Paso Robles Event Center

The NRCHA (National Reined Cow Horse Association) Derby, celebrates the working cow horse by upholding vaquero traditions with exciting displays of horsemanship, training and spirit. For more information, call (580) 759-4949 or visit nrcha.com.

Concerts in the Park

June 15 – August 24, Friday evenings from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Downtown City Park

Enjoy the sounds of live jazz, blues, rock, fusion and more at this free summer concert series in downtown Paso Robles. Savor a glass of J. Lohr wine for sale at the concert. Proceeds benefit the REC Foundation. For more information, visit travelpaso.com.

Trading Day and Kids Flea Market

June 23, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Downtown City Park

Find that coveted antique table or discover the perfect piece of artwork at this popular outdoor yard sale filled with collectibles and curiosities. Not be left out, children between third and eighth grades will learn the basics of entrepreneurship by selling their own items at the Kids Flea Market. For more information, call (805) 238-4103 or visit travelpaso.com.

-JULY-

Central Coast Shakespeare Festival

July 13 – August 11

Friday & Saturday, 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.; Sunday, 6 – 8 p.m.

River Oaks Amphitheater

Enjoy a summer of outdoor classical theater under the stars next to a beautiful lake. Be sure to bring low back lawn chairs or blankets and a picnic meal to enjoy during the show. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit centralcoastshakespeare.org.

Lavender Festival

July 14, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Downtown City Park

Relax and recharge your spirit at this fragrant festival. Indulge in lavender ice cream and unwind with body oils and bath products infused with this aromatic herb. Learn about lavender cultivation, distillation and sustainable farming practices from growers from around the country. Guests will also be treated to live music, a special children’s activities area, a juried arts show, a lavender tasting garden and complimentary samples and demonstrations. For more information, visit cclavenderfestival.com.

California Mid-State Fair

July 18-29

Paso Robles Event Center

This star-studded annual event features the brightest stars in show business. Past headliners include Aerosmith, Kid Rock, Alan Jackson, Jason Aldean, Stone Temple Pilots, Justin Bieber, and Selena Gomez, just to name a few. Accompanying the live music are carnival rides, fabulous fair food, and amazing Paso Robles wine, of course. For more information and to purchase tickets, call (800) 909-FAIR or visit midstatefair.com.

-AUGUST-

Winemakers’ Cookoff

August 11, 6 – 9 p.m.

River Oaks Hot Springs

More than 30 winemakers will show off their culinary talents, pairing culinary creations with their finest wines to compete for the Judges’ Choice and People’s Choice awards. Proceeds from this event support local high school seniors in need of financial assistance for college. For more information and to purchase tickets, call (877) 264-6979 or visit winemakerscookoff.com.    

Olive Festival

August 18, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Downtown City Park

Bring the family for a day of olive-inspired fun. Enjoy complimentary olive oil and olive product sampling (including olive oil ice cream!) from producers from all over California, a “Culinary Row” filled with delectable local cuisine, local wine and beer tasting and an open olive dish cooking contest. For more information and to purchase tickets, call (805) 238-4103 or visit pasoroblesolivefestival.com.

Wine Country Auction

August 18

Join your favorite local winemakers for the Paso Robles Wine Country Auction as they bring out rare wines from within their cellars to be auctioned off. Held at Summerwood Winery, guests will gather for a delicious locally-inspired meal and a riveting evening of competing bids. Funds raised through the Wine Country Auctions will benefit San Luis Obispo County organizations that support healthcare, education and greater community services. Summerwood Winery, 2175 Arbor Road, (805) 239-8463, pasowine.com.

Paso Robles Classic Car Weekend

August 31 – September 2

Downtown Paso Robles

A Paso Robles tradition, every Labor Day Weekend classic car owners converge on Paso Robles and fill the downtown. Classic Car Weekend includes a Friday Cruise, Saturday Car Show, and Sunday BBQ with live music. For more information, visit travelpaso.com.

About Paso Robles, CA

Nestled in the Santa Lucia Mountains of the Central California Coast midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, Paso Robles is a welcoming retreat that offers the authentic California experience. The extensive variety of activities and experiences provide enjoyment for everyone including untouched natural beauty, more than 200 wineries, renowned cultural attractions including nearby Hearst Castle, a bounty of fresh cuisine supplied by local organic specialty farmers, ranchers and fisherman, first-class shopping, golf and entertainment, and much more. Visitors can choose from a wide selection of accommodations, from historic hotels and boutique inns to leading brand properties and affordable, family friendly motels. For information on how to make the most of your stay in Paso Robles and to order a free visitor guide, visit http://www.travelpaso.com, call (888) 988-PASO (7276) or email tourism(at)prcity(dot)com. For the latest news on the area, visit http://blog.travelpaso.com, join us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/travelpaso and follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/travelpaso.

About the Travel Paso Robles Alliance

The Travel Paso Robles Alliance (TPRA) was founded in 2008 by a group of 19 area hoteliers with the mission to market Paso Robles as world class visitor destination. The alliance offers information on the 1,100 luxury, specialty, value, and budget room choices available to visitors, as well upcoming events, leisure and group activities and specialty promotions. For more information on Paso Robles and to order a free visitor guide, visit http://www.travelpaso.com, call (888) 988-PASO (7276) or email tourism(at)prcity(dot)com. For the latest news on the area, visit http://blog.travelpaso.com, join us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/travelpaso and follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/travelpaso.

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Howler Monkey in Panama

Portal, AZ (PRWEB) April 30, 2012

Two leaders in ecotourism, the U.S-based Naturalist Journeys and Panama’s Canopy Lodge and Tower, team up this summer to offer a Green Season Biodiversity Workshop July 18-27, 2012. Naturalist Journeys, an adventure travel company based in Portal, Arizona, selected Canopy Lodge and Tower to host its first international wet-season adventure, after guide Bob Behrstock successfully led a similar adventure in Arizona timed with the summer monsoon rains. Monsoon Madness participants tallied up an impressive list of life forms, and clients were able to document many species for themselves with photography. While there are many excellent eco-lodges in the New World tropics, the Canopy Tower and Lodge’s owner Raul Arias de Para’s enthusiasm and assistance in the effort proved key to the selection. Naturalist Journey’s owner Peg Abbott says, “Raul is a relentlessly creative genius. After taking a remote radar station and turning it into an upscale ecolodge, he didn’t quit. He’s opened other lodges, and is working now in the Darien. For this workshop Raul opened doors for us to local experts on a variety of life-forms. He connected us to the Houston Zoo-sponsored amphibian facility in his home town of El Valle, a center for Panama’s frog and toad populations. There, scientists are working hard to understand the sudden decline of frog diversity in Panama before it is too late. He’s encouraged development of a dragonfly and damselfly list, knowing clients that experience their diversity are quickly won over as enthusiasts.”

Naturalist Journeys is known to take a broad approach to the sport of birdwatching, emphasizing science, conservation, and fascinating topics such as mating strategies, protective coloration, and other aspects of bird behavior to enliven its tours to the tropics. They found an ideal partner in the staff experts of Canopy Tower and Lodge, all self and mentor-trained rural Panamanians exhibiting lightning quick eyes, a good record for safety, and a high comfort level in the woods. Naturalist Journey’s guide for this tour, Bob Behrstock, has been stalking and photographing birds, butterflies, dragonflies and damselflies for over thirty years. He pioneered birding trips at a time when there were no readily available field guides. This situation is still true for invertebrates, and Behrstock wants to change that. On a winter trip last year, he identified several new large insects for Panama, all within reach of the dining area of Canopy Lodge. Wanting to go farther afield, he compared notes with Canopy Tower’s lead naturalist Carlos Benthencourt. They discussed how to accomplish this, and the idea for a summer Green Season biodiversity workshop was born. Both wanted a program that would go beyond birding and one that would be interactive, so participants could help compile information for ongoing ecotourism, science, and education events hosted by Canopy Tower and Lodge.

While birdwatchers from around the world flock to Panama each year to see its avian riches, few know that summer brings a burst of diversity across the biological spectrum. Abundant moisture encourages plant growth and invertebrate life, in turn food for myriad frogs and toads, dragonflies, damselflies, and stunning large insects such as Harlequin Beetles, Praying Mantis and Katydids. Forms of life emerge at all layers of the forest, making the quest to discover it an engaging treasure hunt. Some of the life forms are stranger than fiction – some of Panama’s frogs display wild and weird head ornamentation; insects take on the patterns of leaves, and moths mimic others of their kind to economize anti-predator defenses without producing expensive toxins; their ruse keeps want-to-be-diners away.

While an impressive butterfly list is on the facility’s website, no similar list exists to date for dragonflies and other large insects. Naturalist Journey’s Biodiversity Workshop aims to fill that gap with a good start during this year’s July 18-27 adventure. Panama’s legendary dense lowland rainforest is no place to wander for the uninitiated, so a guided trek to seek out its dynamic life forms is wise. Its Pacific dry forest and intriguing mid-elevation montane forests provide an additional complement of species.

The workshop is designed for a small group of ten participants. It begins and ends in Panama City and features 4 nights each at Canopy Tower and Lodge. The full itinerary, cost and tour details can be found on their website. A list of Bob Behrstock’s publications and qualifications and some of his photographs can be found on his Naturewide Images website.

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Columbia Attorney Matthew Woods

Columbia, MO (PRWEB) May 08, 2012

Columbia injury attorney Matthew Woods recently earned a $ 5.25 million settlement for his client, Nicholas Hanson, who was injured in a sport utility vehicle accident in Quincy, IL.

According to court documents, in the accident, the vehicle in which Hanson was a passenger crossed over the center line, and resulted in Hanson’s paraplegia after he suffered severe back, spine, and shoulder injuries. The vehicle was traveling northbound on County Highway 15 when the driver, Taussa Roney, crossed the center line and collided with a city bus. Roney, as well bus driver Becky Dawson and the city of Quincy, were listed as defendants.

The case, number 10-L-16, was brought before Illinois’ Adams County Circuit Court in February.

The settlement included $ 4 million from the city of Quincy, $ 1.1 million in underinsurance, $ 100,000 in uninsurance, and $ 50,000 from Roney. All but one of the payments reflected the insurance companies’ policy limits.

Attorney Woods estimated that his client incurred $ 991,000 in medical expenses, as well as an additional $ 1.7 million in future lost wages and $ 6-9 million in future medical costs.

“My client was dramatically injured in this case, and I think that affected the settlements,” Woods stated.

About the Firm

The law firm of Eng & Woods provides knowledgeable and experienced legal assistance for clients throughout Missouri and surrounding states. In addition to personal injury law, Eng & Woods also provide assistance in the areas of criminal defense, workers compensation, and family law.

Founded in 1953, the Columbia attorneys at Eng & Woods have been providing high-quality, efficient legal services to clients for nearly 60 years. For more information about the firm and how they can help you, please visit http://www.engandwoods.com or call 877-888-2345.

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(PRWEB) May 06, 2012

The estate agents North London at The Estate Company are celebrating recent successes that are bucking the market trends. The agency, located on the famous Abbey Road in St Johns Wood, North West London, specialises in sales, rentals and management covering areas such as St Johns Wood, Maida Vale/Little Venice, Regents Park, Marylebone, Hampstead, Belsize Park, Primrose Hill and West & South Hampstead.

The Estate Company is proud to be the one and only representative of the Guild of Professional Estate Agents in St Johns Wood, as well as being previous award winners of ‘Best Small London Estate Agency of The Year’. The Guild allows the agency to have a referral system with other Guild members all over the country, which has been proven to be a great success.

According to founder Darren Richards, the estate agents North London have recently been involved in several large transactions on both rentals and sales. One property is a house on one of the finest roads in St Johns Wood which came to the market at £5000 per week, which was let within days. The other was a property in the region of £2,000,000, which ended up going over the asking price and was purchased within days.

Darren says, “The St Johns Wood market is as healthy as it’s ever been with its traditional influx from overseas, as well as a strong domestic base market.”

The estate agents North London are now active in social media and can be found on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. The agency has also created their own App which can be found on iTunes and has become very popular with applicants and clients. The agency has also had a tremendous response to its advertising campaign in the St Johns Wood underground station, where thousand s of commuters pass through daily.

Darren says, “I believe there are exciting times ahead for The Estate Company and I remain as passionate if not more passionate than I have ever been about the business. I feel that The Estate Company will continue to be the market leader in St Johns Wood.”

About The Estate Company

The estate agents North London at The Estate Company cover a variety of estates from studio apartments to houses. The Estate Company was formed in 2004 by Darren Richards who has over 18 years experience in both the area and in the industry. Darren’s vision was to create the finest estate agency in the area, and to provide the very best service possible, offering clients the style of service that he would like to receive himself. This also goes for his colleagues who have the right balance of experience, knowledge, qualifications and customer service.

If you are looking to buy, sell, let or rent in the area, please call http://www.theestatecompany.com

on 020 7372 5000, or email darren(at)theestatecompany(dot)com.

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JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa

Tucson, AZ (PRWEB) May 02, 2012

Whether a golfer or swimmer, lounger or shopper, every member of the family can be a star on this summer’s vacation thanks to the newest deal from a great Tucson resort.

At JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa, families of up to four can book deluxe accommodations with rates starting at $ 189 per night using the Family Swing & Fling Package. Special perks of this Tucson resort deal include a $ 50 per night resort credit, unlimited rounds of golf, free use of the resort’s spectacular Monsoon Falls Water Slide and Starr Canyon Lazy River, guided morning hikes, free meals for the kids, and complimentary appetizers or desserts for adults, plus 15 percent off any retail purchases.

Avid or casual golfers will enjoy any of three nine-hole courses that meander through the Catalina Mountains surrounding this Tucson golf resort. Designed by the legendary Arnold Palmer, the courses are named after a number of desert wildlife that could appear during any round, including the par 36 Rattler, par 35 Roadrunner and par 36 Coyote. The Starr Pass Country Club also sports a clubhouse, pro-shop and restaurant and offers rentals and lessons as well. Condé Nast Traveler magazine has rated the course among the top 10 in Arizona and top 125 in the world.

With average summer temperatures in the 90s, guests can take advantage of the Tucson family resort’s multi-level pool, Starr Canyon Lazy River and Monsoon Falls Waterslide to cool off or absorb the breathtaking scenery of the area on a number of spectacular hikes.

Family Swing & Fling, one of the premiere Tucson vacation packages, will whet the appetites of foodies who can dine at one of five onsite restaurants serving everything from sandwiches and barbecue to Italian, Southwestern and Mediterranean-inspired cuisines. The deal includes a free meal for the kids with every paying adult. And, when adults order a meal at Primo or Signature Grill, they will receive a complimentary dessert that could include a coconut lime flan, warm sweet tamales, espresso float or cannoli Siciliana. The poolside restaurant Plunge, surrounded by a pool, two whirlpools and a children’s splash area, could be a fun adventure for the whole family with its menu of grilled burgers, sandwiches and salads along with tropical and ice-cold beverages.

After spending the day on a golf course, in a pool or hiking, biking or working out in the state-of-the-art Hashani Spa, vacationers can relax in one of this Tucson luxury hotel’s 540 rooms, each designed for maximum comfort and rest with one king or two double beds with down comforters, designer duvets and feather pillows. Other amenities include patios or balconies with stunning views, separate tubs and walk-in showers, flat-screen TVs, safes, mini-bars and free high-speed Internet and long-distance calls.

To enjoy the Tucson vacation package’s full benefits, guests should use promotional code ZJ5 when booking accommodations from May 18 through Sept. 30.

About the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa

The JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa is nestled amid the saguaro cactus forests of Tucson Mountain Park. The Tucson family resort was awarded AAA’s Four Diamond Award and was rated among the top 125 golf resorts by Conde Nast Traveler readers. The property features 27 holes of golf on three Arnold Palmer-designed courses, a lazy river, water slide, state-of-the-art fitness center, spa and five restaurants. The largest resort in Southern Arizona, the JW Marriott Star Pass includes 540 rooms, 35 suites and 88,000 square feet of meeting space. For information, visit http://www.marriott.com/TUSSP.

About JW Marriott

JW Marriott is part of Marriott International’s luxury portfolio and consists of beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. These elegant hotels cater to today’s sophisticated, self-assured travelers, offering them the quiet luxury they seek in a warmly authentic, relaxed atmosphere lacking in pretense. JW Marriott properties artfully provide highly crafted, anticipatory experiences that are reflective of their locale so that their guests have the time to focus on what is most important to them. Currently, there are 45 JW Marriott hotels in 19 countries; by 2013 the portfolio will encompass 73 properties in 28 countries.

About Marriott International

Marriott International is a leading lodging company with more than 3,400 lodging properties in 68 countries and territories. Marriott International operates and franchises hotels under the Marriott, JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, Renaissance, Residence Inn, Courtyard, TownePlace Suites, Fairfield Inn, SpringHill Suites Inn and Bulgari brand names; develops and operates vacation ownership resorts under the Marriott Vacation Club, The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club, The Ritz-Carlton Residences and Grand Residences by Marriott brands; operates Marriott Executive Apartments; provides furnished corporate housing through its Marriott ExecuStay division; and operates conference centers. The company is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland USA, and had approximately 137,000 employees at 2009 yearend. It is recognized by Fortune magazine as one of the best companies to work for, and by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as Partner of the Year since 2004. In fiscal year 2009, Marriott International reported sales from continuing operations of nearly $ 11 billion. For more information, please visit our web site at http://www.marriott.com.

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Phoenix, Ariz. (PRWEB) April 29, 2012

Raving is all the rage and at Yandy.com, online retailer of lingerie, costumes, clothing and more, ravers can rock out in style with the addition of the new J. Valentine ravewear collection.

The new J. Valentine rave clothing collection at Yandy features everything from neon, to furry to light-up in styles in patterns that are designed to stand out in the crowd. “We wanted to incorporate this new rave wear collection to the site because we saw a void in our current inventory for our rave customers that needed to be filled,” said Yandy CEO, Chad Horstman. Some of the new items include light-up, faux fur, fingerless gloves, furry light-up legwarmers, metallic bikini top and skirt sets and neon net dresses in star, heart and smiley face prints.

With the addition of the new ravewear themed items, Yandy has also expanded their ravewear categories to allow customers a more convenient shopping experience. New categories include neon clothing, rave costumes, furry legwarmers and as well as several more. “Ravers can come to our site and easily find exactly what it is their looking for without having to wade through hundreds of other unrelated products,” said Horstman.

In addition, Yandy offers same-day shipping, so customers can rest assured that even when shopping at the last minute, orders arrive in a timely manner, as well as free flat rate shipping on all orders over $ 70.

About Yandy.com

E-commerce is on the rise and Yandy.com is one of the largest online retailers of lingerie, sexy Halloween costumes, swimwear and clothing on the web. Founded in 2003, Yandy boasts more than 6,500 products always in stock at easily affordable prices. Yandy ensures that every customer will receive a safe, secure and private online shopping experience and is backed by COMODO online security and Google Checkout. Yandy is dedicated to customer service and only sells what is in stock which allows for quick, same day shipping. Offering the highest quality products at the most affordable prices in the market, Yandy has become a leader in ecommerce. Yandy works closely with all of the manufacturers they distribute for and hand select all of the items on the Web site to ensure customers have the largest and most diverse collection to choose from. In addition, the customer service team at Yandy is unrivaled. With attentive and helpful operators, should a question or problem arise, the customer service team at Yandy is always willing and able to assist. At Yandy, every customer can Be Sexy.

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It’s a fact: well-prepared travelers are happy travelers. (Skógafoss waterfall in South Iceland)

Reykjavik, Iceland (PRWEB) April 28, 2012

Mention the word “Iceland” and most people think of quirky pop stars, snowy landscapes or volcanoes with difficult names. But isn’t there more that a savvy traveler should know about this increasingly popular tourist destination?

Icelandic travel agency Nordic Visitor certainly thinks so, which is why they recently launched their own Iceland Travel Guide on their website, not just to help customers prepare for upcoming vacations but also to show would-be visitors the incredible possibilities that Iceland has to offer.

Travelers can now find detailed descriptions about each of the country’s unique regions as well as interesting attractions as selected by the company’s own local travel experts. The travel guide also calms anxieties of first-time guests with practical information about Iceland like how to get there and—perhaps most importantly—what to expect with the weather and how to dress accordingly.

As for those interested in a road trip on the famous “Ring Road”, there are also plenty of handy tips about driving in Iceland along with information about rental cars and other extras included in a Nordic Visitor self-drive package, such as detailed road maps, free GPS, unlimited mileage, emergency assistance and more. Customers also receive a “Highlights of Iceland” booklet, a convenient hard copy version of the online travel guide.

Iceland has emerged as a travel hotspot in recent years, thanks in large part to its weakened currency, the Króna (ISK), and from earning top marks from major travel publications, including Lonely Planet, Fodor’s and National Geographic Traveler. The country is often cited as an ideal destination for travelers who want a good value and an off-the-beaten path experience.

Nordic Visitor offers a wide range of vacation packages in Iceland, with varying routes, durations and services. Accommodation is always included, and any itinerary can be tailored to customers’ wishes, such as extra nights or activities. Packages in Iceland can also be combined with tours in Scandinavia, Greenland, Svalbard or the Faroe Islands.

For more information about vacation packages in Iceland or other Nordic destinations, please visit http://www.nordicvisitor.com.

About Nordic Visitor: With offices in Iceland and Sweden, Nordic Visitor is a fully-licensed travel agency and DMC that delivers unforgettable travel experiences in the Nordic countries. Staffed exclusively by local travel experts, Nordic Visitor specializes in tailor-made itineraries that cater to customers’ needs and interests. Vacation packages include self-drive holidays, city breaks, luxury getaways, honeymoons, adventure tours, fjord cruises, railway journeys and much more.

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StudyDog software has helped more than 2 million children learn to read.

Los Altos Hills, Calif. (PRWEB) April 24, 2012

The long days of summer can be the best time for children to discover the joys of reading. According to Scholastic, students avoid losing crucial reading skills by reading four or more books throughout June, July and August. StudyDog officials say weaving reading into everyday summer activities helps kids sharpen reading skills while they are outside the classroom.

The StudyDog website has other suggestions for making reading fun for children.

“Set aside time for it each day,” said Deme Clainos, a spokesman for StudyDog, an online reading program for pre-kindergarten through third grade. “Summer is the perfect time to stock up on books and encourage your child to try new titles.”

Click here to see how parents help kids further their reading skills using an interactive program like StudyDog’s.

The following reading list includes some of the top new children’s books along with some classics for kids ages 3 to 8.

Books for 3 to 5-year-olds

    “Bring On the Birds” by Susan Stockdale

    “The Cazuela That the Farm Maiden Stirred” by Samantha R. Vamos

    “King Jack and the Dragon” by Peter Bently

    “If I Ran the Zoo” by Dr. Seuss

    “The Cat in the Hat” by Dr. Seuss

    “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle

    “Cinderella” by Marcia Brown

Books for 6-year-olds

    “Balloons over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy’s Parade” by Melissa
Sweet

    “The Mangrove Tree: Planting Trees to Feed Families” by Susan L. Roth and Cindy Trumbore

    “The Little Engine That Could” by Watty Piper

    “12 Dancing Princesses” by Brigette Barrager

    “The True Story of the Three Little Pigs” by Jon Scieszka

Books for 7-year-olds

    “Tales for Very Picky Eaters” by Josh Schneider

    “Zita the Spacegirl” by Ben Hatke

    “The Giving Tree” by Shel Silverstein

    “The Summer of Riley” by Eve Bunting

    “Charlotte’s Web” by E.B. White

    “The Pigeon Series” by Mo Willems

    “Ragweed” by Avi

Books for 8-year-olds

    “Junoia” by Kevin Henkes

    “Amelia Lost: The Life and Disappearance of Amelia Earhart” by Candace Flemming

    “Summer Reading is Killing Me” by Jon Scieszka

    “The Doll People” by Ann M. Martin

    “The Invisible Dog” by Dick King-Smith

    “The Best School Year Ever” by Barbara Robinson

There is no shortage of children’s reading material with approximately 2,500 new children’s books published each year. There are a variety of other summer reading lists available from organizations like American Library Association, Scholastic and The Children’s Book Review.

About StudyDog

As a proven leader in helping children quickly learn to read, StudyDog has helped more than 2 million kids master the basics. The company creates interactive reading programs specially designed for early readers pre-kindergarten through first grade. Children who struggle with reading especially benefit from StudyDog’s learning software. Launched in 2002, schools began using StudyDog in 2006. Computerworld named StudyDog to its Honors Program, recognizing the company as one of the best at helping children learn to read; and AOL has called StudyDog one of the top reading programs of its kind. For more information, visit http://www.studydog.com or call 1-866-643-4449.

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