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2 Jan, 2012
Five Simple Resolutions For a Healthier Diet & Planet
Los Angeles, California (PRWEB) December 30, 2011 — Celebrity Chef, Gen Anderson, creator and host of Gen’s Guiltless Gourmet, a healthy and eco-conscious cooking series premiering on PBS stations in 2012, unveils her top five New Year’s Resolutions for a “healthy planet, healthy you.” All of the resolutions call for people to make small changes […]
more…2 Jan, 2012
Identity Theft Runs Rampant During Holidays; Prevention is Key
Newport Beach, CA (PRWEB) December 30, 2011 — In order to inform people about the danger, the financial website offers a new article entitled, “When it Comes to Identity Theft, Prevention is Key”, which provides advice and useful information on how consumers can best protect themselves. Identity thieves are increasingly utilizing the latest technology to […]
more…2 Jan, 2012
In Social Media Era, Direct Mail Still Has Staying Power
Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) December 31, 2011 — As technology progresses it creates a strange history of what does and does not become obsolete. While beepers, camera film, yellow pages, and CD players are shifting towards extinction, other old practices like newspapers, direct mail, and town hall meetings are still thriving. AccurateLeads tells why direct mail […]
more…2 Jan, 2012
Global Health in Action: Winners of Facebook Photo Contest
(PRWEB) December 29, 2011 – A Facebook campaign aimed at college students with an interest in global health issues, recently announced the winners of its second Facebook contest. The contest asked fans to submit original photos of anything they regarded as global health in action. Photo subjects could include volunteer/Peace Corps experiences, classes, study abroad […]
more…2 Jan, 2012
Global Dumbing Down as Trivia Trumps Real Issues on Twitter
DENVER, Dec. 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — This week, consumer intelligence blog Frugaldad releases its latest infographic, “You are what you Tweet: 2011 in Review.” The graphic reveals surprising trends on our most heavily shared social media topics of the year. The graphic asks the question, what does our social media profile say about us? Through […]
more…2 Jan, 2012
Tips to Help Women Entrepreneurs Make the Most of Opportunity
Omaha, NE (PRWEB) December 29, 2011 — Jane Downing has a Ph.D. in sociology and worked in the education field for more than 10 years as a project manager and field researcher. Remaining on that career path indefinitely would have been an easy and safe choice. But in 2009 – in the midst of a […]
more…2 Jan, 2012
UK Adultery Website Sees Surge in Hits After Christmas
London, UK (PRWEB UK) 29 December 2011 — UndercoverLovers.com, a dating website for married people seeking extra-marital affairs, has reported a post-Xmas surge in new memberships. Since Christmas Day 19,863 people have registered on the site. This is almost three times the usual daily sign up rate. UndercoverLovers.com spokesperson Emily Pope says: “After launching the […]
more…2 Jan, 2012
How Drinkers and Alcoholics Can Spend More Time Sober in 2012
Delray Beach, Florida (PRWEB) December 29, 2011 — Millions will have a New Year’s Resolution to drink less in the New Year, but many don’t know how to do it. Sober.com has released 20 tips on how to drink less. http://www.sober.com/tools/am-i-alcoholic.html http://www.sober.com/how-to-drink-less.html Filled with practical advice, these tips will help the moderate drinker. For those […]
more…2 Jan, 2012
Top 10 Reasons Why UK Married Couples Divorce
London, UK (PRWEB UK) 30 December 2011 — DivorcedDate.com, a dating website for divorcees has revealed the Top 10 reasons why UK married couples divorce. The site surveyed 5,000 of its members on why their marriage failed. The top answer was ‘Financial Issues’ followed by ‘Lack of Communication’. The site’s survey coincides with what is […]
more…2 Jan, 2012
Fatal Mistakes Of Ten Powerful People Who Blew It In 2011
by Connie Dieken 2011 was a bonfire of the vanities of leaders losing influence. From sex scandals and financial fiascos to arrogance and morality missteps, the year was packed with one powerful public demise after another. Why did these leaders fall so hard? They confused influence with manipulation. Influence is a balanced approach to changing […]
more…28 Dec, 2011
Tips to Save Your Marriage from Holiday Stress, and Divorce
New York, NY (PRWEB) December 26, 2011 — Dr. Bonnie Eaker Weil, PhD, author of Make Up Don’t Break Up, warns couples that they must “holiday proof” their marriage and family in these economically challenging times. The tips she provides in this release can save your family from being the next peril of divorce. “Holiday […]
more…28 Dec, 2011
Trust & Transparency Critical To Business Success in 2012 – Marketing Expert
Portsmouth, NH (PRWEB) December 28, 2011 – According to the 2011 Edelman Trust Barometer ®, consumers are becoming increasingly distrustful of businesses. When asked “How much do you trust business to do what is right?” only 46% of respondents replied positively. Among the top 10 largest economies, this ranks the United States just 5 points […]
more…28 Dec, 2011
New Year Resolution for Parents – ‘Teach Money Management Lessons to Your Kids’
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) December 28, 2011 — The National Financial Educators Council, a social enterprise organization whose mission is to improve the financial capability of people globally, suggests that parents make a New Year’s resolution to teach money management lessons to their kids. To assist parents in opening up the lines of communication with […]
more…28 Dec, 2011
Tips to Avoid a Holiday Heart Attack
(PRWEB) December 26, 2011 — It’s a tragic fact: heart attacks peak the day after Christmas and on New Year’s Day. USA Today reports that it’s a problem throughout the entire season: more people die of heart attacks in the winter than during any other time of year (http://on.wzzm.com/tmgWTM). And although doctors don’t have an […]
more…28 Dec, 2011
JWT’s 100 Things to Watch in 2012
(PRWEB) December 26, 2011 New York, NY: JWT, which claims to be the world’s best-known marketing communications brand, today released its list of 100 Things to Watch in 2012. “Many of the items on our list reflect broader economic, environmental, technological and social developments we’ve been tracking, while others have potential to ladder up to […]
more…28 Dec, 2011
Tips For Visiting Elderly Parents This Holiday Season
San Rafael, CA (PRWEB) December 25, 2011 — Terri Abelar, CEO and founder of Aging Solutions, Inc. (http://www.agingsolutions.com), a client-centered care management company for the care of elderly and disabled adults has released the Eldercare Reality Check: Look, Listen and Pause just in time for the holidays, when thousands of adult children will be visiting […]
more…28 Dec, 2011
Six Simple Steps for a Healthier New Year
NEW YORK, Dec. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Each new year brings the thought of resolutions, many of which last little more than a few weeks. “Life in the new year will be lived the way it is designed,” says Debra Duneier, certified eco-designer, feng shui master practitioner and author of EcoChi: Designing the Human Experience […]
more…28 Dec, 2011
Bangkok, Singapore Top New Year’s Party Spots in Asia
NORWALK, Conn. and SINGAPORE, Dec. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Priceline.com (Nasdaq: PCLN) and agoda.com today released their lists of top destinations for ringing in 2012. New York City’s Times Square is the #1 destination for U.S. revelers, and it marks the first time in seven years that New York City has edged Las Vegas for […]
more…25 Dec, 2011
10 E-Tips For Older Adults to Become or Remain Healthy in 2012
Vancouver, BC (PRWEB) December 19, 2011 — The International Council on Active Aging (ICAA), the professional association that leads, connects and defines the active-aging industry, searches health-and-wellness research studies every year to find the most relevant to adults ages 50-plus. This year ICAA has sorted through these studies to compile a list of tips that […]
more…25 Dec, 2011
Healthier Employees Can Lead to a Healthier Bottom Line in 2012
Euless, Texas (PRWEB) December 19, 2011 — It’s time to begin thinking about New Year’s resolutions and for individuals, the resolutions typically involve ways to improve their health. For business owners, the resolutions often focus on ways to improve the bottom line. Interestingly enough, these two resolutions have a lot in common, according to Johnette […]
more…25 Dec, 2011
“Occupy Wall Street: A Holiday Survival Guide”
Washington, D.C. (PRWEB) December 19, 2011 — Thousands of Occupy Wall Street sympathizers will soon return home and be asked to explain themselves and their cause to the ones they love. Goldenbear Productions has released “Occupy Wall Street: A Holiday Survival Guide,” a comedic short that simplifies the complexities of Occupy Wall Street. This video […]
more…25 Dec, 2011
81% Of Women Hit On At Company Parties
Austin, TX (PRWEB) December 19, 2011 — In a recent survey conducted by WorkingMomsOnly.com, 81% of women surveyed had been hit on by a co-worker at some type of company holiday gathering. The survey reports that more than 86% of the women were surprised by the actions of the co-worker and more than 60% reported […]
more…25 Dec, 2011
Millennials Will Determine the Future of Companies
Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) December 20, 2011 — The generation that was born from around 1984 to 2002 has been deemed the “Millennials,” only after a slew of other names such as generation Y, generation next, and echo boomers. They started the “Occupy Wall Street” movement, are the most ethnically diverse, and regard smart phones, Facebook, […]
more…25 Dec, 2011
Five Tips for Competitive Intelligence Managers
(PRWEB) December 22, 2011 — The New Year is the perfect time to reflect on milestones, refresh your CI strategy and resolve to find new and better ways to manage your intelligence process. The competitive landscape is in constant flux and to keep pace we need to adapt how we anticipate and respond to developments […]
more…25 Dec, 2011
Online Hiring Demand for Mobile Marketers Grows 16%
New York, NY (PRWEB) December 20, 2011 — Over the past 90 days, employers and staffing firms have placed more than 4,400 job ads for Marketers with mobile skill sets, according to WANTED Analytics™ (http://www.wantedanalytics.com), a company that provides real-time business intelligence for the talent marketplace. The volume of job ads that include mobile criteria […]
more…25 Dec, 2011
Research Unveils Diversity of Emotions Driving Holiday Shoppers
Lexington, Massachusetts (PRWEB) December 20, 2011 — New research by Forbes Consulting Group (http://www.forbesconsulting.com/) reveals that while many shoppers are turning out this holiday season, the emotions that drive them to stores differ greatly from person to person. Results from the study using the company’s proprietary applied neuroscience technology, MindSight®, has revealed a unique shopper […]
more…25 Dec, 2011
Holiday Shopping Tips for Parents to Teach Kids Personal Finance Lessons
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) December 21, 2011 — The holiday shopping time can provide parents an excellent opportunity to begin teaching personal finance lessons to their children. Most parents never provide their children with a practical financial education and the consequences are serious: stress, worry and emotional strain that are caused by financial insecurity. The […]
more…6 Dec, 2011
Seven Best Practices to Create Smarter Ads
New York, NY (PRWEB) December 06, 2011 — New Benchmark research by MediaMind reveals that users are 2.5 times more likely to engage with ads that performed in the top 25%, with a Dwell Rate of 16%, as compared to ads in the Benchmark average. The bottom 25% of ads achieves a Dwell Rate of […]
more…6 Dec, 2011
“Free Shipping” Promotions Soar Week of Black Friday
New York, New York (PRWEB) December 01, 2011 — eDataSource, a proven provider of strategic intelligence for businesses looking to advance their digital marketing and e-commerce strategies, today released figures (http://bit.ly/vQamkT) showing a significant jump in “Free Shipping” offers across email, Twitter and Facebook messages during the week of Black Friday. Moreover, Twitter promotions were […]
more…6 Dec, 2011
32% of Businesses Cite ‘Lack of Time’ as Biggest Social Media Challenge
Portsmouth (PRWEB) December 05, 2011 — Red Rocket Media, a specialist content marketing agency, surveyed marketing professionals across a wide range of sectors and found that 32% of businesses cited ‘lack the time’ as their biggest social media challenge, closely followed by 28% who cited ‘creating original content’. Others included: deciding what to say (17%), […]
more…23 Nov, 2011
Airline Offers Tips To Facilitate Passenger Flow During Peak Holiday Travel
SEATTLE, Nov. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — To prevent anticipation of the busy holiday travel season, Alaska Airlines offers the following tips, all very useful for other airlines to copy in communicating with passengers during peak travel seasons worldwide:
more…23 Nov, 2011
Five Ways to Cut Back on Debt on Black Friday
Washington, DC (PRWEB) November 21, 2011 — For many, shopping on Black Friday has become as much of a Thanksgiving tradition as turkey. The National Foundation for Credit Counseling advises consumers to shop smart by planning ahead. Following are five steps consumers should take before hitting the stores on Black Friday,
more…23 Nov, 2011
Reducing Food Waste During the Holiday Season And Beyond
10 Simple Steps from the Worldwatch Institute we all can take to help make this holiday season less wasteful and more plentiful.
more…12 Oct, 2011
Identity Thieves Find New Ways To Steal Personal Information
Washington, DC (PRWEB) October 11, 2011 — Americans go to great lengths to protect against being robbed. We lock our doors, install alarm systems in our homes and cars, and insure our valuables. Many, however, do not pay an equal amount of attention to the crime that impacted more than eight million consumers last year, […]
more…12 Oct, 2011
10 Things to Do with Your Obsolete iPhone 4 Now That the iPhone 4S is Here
RENO, Nev., Oct. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Our houses, pockets and bags are filled with gadgets. We collect them, placing ever growing faith in their sleek metallic casings and cleverly designed features, and we upgrade them as often as our bank balance will allow; justification be damned!
more…12 Oct, 2011
Business Travel Sees “Comeback Year” in 2011 But Tougher Climb in Turbulent 2012
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Business travel will maintain its upward trajectory in 2012, but a stagnant U.S. economy is driving increasing corporate uncertainty and leading to projections of slower U.S. business travel spending growth next year, according to the latest Business Travel Quarterly Outlook – United States from the Global Business Travel […]
more…2 Oct, 2011
Grand Opening of Ayurvedic Wellness Center in Merrifield
Ayurveda, the 5000 year old healing science from India, provides knowledge and tools for cleansing, healing, and balancing the mind, body and soul. Apurva Wellness Center, founded on the the holistic wellness philosophies of yoga and ayurveda, announces the grand opening of its first center in the Merrifield area. The center offers a wide range […]
more…2 Oct, 2011
India’s Largest Social Network SMS GupShup Expands Leadership Team, Adds New Locations, Multiplies Reach
SMS GupShup now has over 50 million users, outpacing both Twitter and Facebook in India. To meet the demands of its growing audience, GupShup has doubled its in-house staff this year, going from 100 employees in 2010 to 200 this year. The majority of SMS GupShup employees come from premium engineering and business institutes like […]
more…2 Oct, 2011
Zabasearch.com Cautions Citizens to be Careful of ‘Travelers’ and ‘Criminal Gypsies’
Zabasearch.com, a leading online public records and people search engine, wishes to alert and educate consumers about roving bands of criminals called ‘Travelers’ or ‘Criminal Gypsies’. According to a recent article from The Chicago Sun-Times, these door-to-door scam artists roam around the country in large groups, living together in roving bands that proudly make a […]
more…2 Oct, 2011
Sexual health misconceptions among young Australians
Young Aussies are unaware of important sexual health facts and it’s putting them at risk, according to results from the Bupa Sexual Health Survey 2011* released last month. The survey of 18-35 year old Australians has revealed a series of myths and misconceptions regarding sexual health, highlighting the need for young Australians to stay up […]
more…1 Oct, 2011
Hollywood Film Awards Gives Back
In addition to celebrating accomplishments on screen, the Hollywood Film Awards established the “Hollywood Gives Back” program to expand and continue highlighting and assisting important local and national charities to fundraise. Over the years, the Hollywood Film Awards has contributed to such charities as: The Art of Elysium; Artists For Human Rights; Artists for Peace […]
more…1 Oct, 2011
The Strong Woman’s Approach to Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis
Managing RA: The Strong Woman’s Approach, is an online resource designed to educate and empower women living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), launched today at HealthyWomen.org. There are 1.3 million Americans living with RA, and women are two to three times more likely to develop the disease than men. Managing RA: The Strong Woman’s Approach provides […]
more…28 Sep, 2011
Impact of Domestic Violence on Children and Families is Focus of New PR Campaign
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — A new public awareness campaign debuts today in the Los Angeles area that targets children and families affected by Domestic Violence. This campaign is a partnership between INOBTR and Children’s Institute, Inc. (CII), which supports CII’s Project ERIN (Emergency Response Intervention Network) program. This campaign and program have […]
more…28 Sep, 2011
“What’s Your Dream Job?” Asks a Recent Survey
Overland Park, KS (PRWEB) September 27, 2011 — Nearly everyone has spent some time gazing out of their office window, or at their cubicle walls, daydreaming about their perfect job. Many respondents from a recent survey, conducted by Persuadable Research, painted a similar picture of the characteristics that their ideal job would include. The […]
more…15 Sep, 2011
New Book Probes The Science Behind “Why We Like Music”
Hudson, NY (PRWEB) September 15, 2011 — How, when, and why did human beings develop brains and bodies with such marvelously precise and complex abilities to hear, make, and enjoy music? In her new book, Why We Like Music, Silvia Bencivelli investigates the fascinating new science of music in search of answers. Ranging widely through […]
more…15 Sep, 2011
Latest Pointers and Trends from Google UK
LONDON, September 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Google UK head of mobile advertising, Simon Morgan, considers the most significant developments in the field of m-commerce and crunches the mobile numbers: Over the past year we’ve seen smartphones overtake PC sales for the first time. The number of people on the mobile web globally has doubled, reaching […]
more…15 Sep, 2011
Survey Shows Undergraduate Students Not Getting Value for Money
SLOUGH, England, September 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Influenced by a stagnant economy, high inflation, fewer job prospects and rising student fees, a survey of 1000 13 to 17 year-olds reveals a next-generation of undergraduate consumers for whom a university’s ‘value for money’ will increasingly impact their choices in higher education. Universities will need to compete […]
more…15 Sep, 2011
Asian Business Leaders Say Future Generation of Leaders Not Up to the Job
SINGAPORE, Sept. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Corporate Executive Board (CEB) (NYSE: EXBD) today released findings that indicate leaders across Asia fear the rising class of business executives lack the experience and related skills essential to effective leadership.
more…15 Sep, 2011
10,000 steps plus trips to the gym, it’ll make you and the boss happy
EMPLOYEES who walk 10,000 steps a day and work out in the gym three times a week can give their employer an extra $2500 worth of productivity a year, an Australian clinical trial has found. In addition, they can add five years to their lifespan in the process. The Body-Brain Performance Institute, in conjunction with […]
more…1 Sep, 2011
Kronos Global Absence Survey Shows Employees around the World Playing Hooky with China Leading the Pack | Business Wire
A new global survey commissioned by The Workforce Institute™ at Kronos Incorporated and conducted by Harris Interactive reveals that employees in Australia, Canada, China, France, India, Mexico, the U.K., and the U.S., have all, to varying degrees, played hooky – called in sick to work when they were not actually sick. The Kronos Global Absence […]
more…1 Sep, 2011
10 New Video Shorts to Increase Disability Awareness | Business Wire
ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Last month, at its Making A Difference Annual Appreciation Ceremony in Atlanta, the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) premiered the centerpiece presentation in a series of video shorts developed to raise public awareness about issues pertaining to people with developmental disabilities. Subsequently, nine topic-specific stories have been released online to round out the […]
more…1 Sep, 2011
London Cabs Launches Three Times Faster Online MiniCab Booking
London, UK (PRWEB) August 31, 2011 — London Cabs are pleased to announce the launch of a quick and simple online booking facility. With London Cabs, a minicab can be booked in 30 seconds in three simple steps. Simply type the start point and destination, amount of passengers and time of travel followed by a […]
more…1 Sep, 2011
New Product Invented to Revolutionize the Way We Use Public Restrooms
The new patent pending Seat-B-Clean™ toilet seat wipes and dispensers are mounted inside the restroom stalls of public facilities and provide a quick, easy and sanitary solution. The plastic dispensers will remind you of a typical baby wipe column shaped unit but are wall mounted and have a much greater capacity for commercial use, the […]
more…1 Sep, 2011
Eight Business Lessons Dating Company Bosses Have Learnt
LONDON, August 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Global Personals Limited has grown from humble beginnings operating out of founder Ross’s apartment to becoming one of the most successful online dating companies in the world. Now employing over 95 full time staff with annualised revenues in excess of £30million, the company has now approached its 8th birthday. […]
more…1 Sep, 2011
CFOs Earn Less than 40% of Average CEO Compensation, BDO Analysis Finds | Business Wire
CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The gap between CEO and CFO pay is growing. Middle-market CFOs earn an average of $927,743, around 40 percent of CEO pay ($2,338,874), according to an analysis of 600 public companies conducted by BDO USA, LLP, a leading accounting and consulting organization. Both groups saw significant pay increases, with CFO pay up 19 percent […]
more…31 Aug, 2011
WellStep Atlanta Announces Expansion of Alcohol Treatment Program
WellStep Atlanta, http://www.WellStep.com, an outpatient treatment center in Roswell, Georgia in north suburban Atlanta, announces the expansion of its multidisciplinary outpatient alcohol treatment program. Specialized alcohol treatment offered includes outpatient detoxification, medication management for alcohol cravings, and coordinated referrals for counseling and psychiatric evaluation/treatment as needed. Outpatient detoxification, usually the initial step in alcohol treatment, […]
more…16 Aug, 2011
Smithsonian Journeys Offers Value Mediterranean Cruises for 2012
In this dispatch:
1. Smithsonian Journeys Offers Value Cruises to the Mediterranean for 2012
2. Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Searching For Best Mom On Wheels
3. Check Before Buying Travel Insurance for Rental Cars — Most Travelers Are Already Covered
4. Top 25 Flexible Career Trends
5. Top 10 Hates of School Students
10 Aug, 2011
TripAdvisor Unveils Resource Platform And Educational Series For Businesses
In this dispatch:
1. 5 Home Security Tips During Summer Travel Season
2. Google +1 And The Dark Side Of SEO
3. Tripadvisor Unveils New Resource Platform And Educational Series For Businesses
4. New Movie Probes Psychology And Personality Of Whistleblowers
5. Community Turns Challenging Aging Demographic Into An Asset
20 Jul, 2011
Women Feel Higher Levels of Financial Stress Than Men
In this dispatch:
1. Women Feel Higher Levels of Financial Stress Than Men
2. New Delta Faucet Study Unveils Americans’ Bathroom Behaviors
3. Data Protection and Privacy: Revolt Emerging Against “Unquenchable Appetite” of Data Collection industry
4. Small Business Internet Marketing Survey: Over 40% Crying For Help
5. CreditDonkey Reveals Just How Much Americans Rely on Credit Cards
17 Jul, 2011
Indonesia To Broach Joint ASEAN Visa Issue
In this dispatch:
1. Indonesia To Broach Joint ASEAN Visa Issue
2. Gaylord Hotels and Teach For America Join Forces to Honour Teachers
3. Facebook Investigators Launch Anonymous Service to Help People Catch Cheating Spouses
4. New Report Released by American Citizens Abroad (ACA) Shows Devastating Consequences of FATCA Legislation
5. As Unionization Becomes Easier, Projections Releases New Resources to Help Employers Connect with Employees