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March 31, 2005

Leading US Vintner Makes Grand Prize Award To Nevada Artist

Ironstone Vineyards, a leading US vintner, has awarded its grand prize in its Spring Obsession art competition to Julie Rodriguez Jones of Spanish Springs, NV. Ironstone will promote its Obsession wine for 2005 in forty-nine countries using Jones’s art.

Murphys, CA (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) March 31, 2005 -- Ironstone Vineyards of Murphys, CA, one of the leading vintners in the United States, has awarded the grand prize in its Spring Obsession competition to Julie Rodriguez Jones of Spanish Springs, Nevada. The competition, open to anyone world-wide, called for daffodil art which would herald in Ironstone’s Obsession wine for 2005.

Jones’s piece, "Beneath the Moon" (http://www.artsoul.homestead.com/SpringObsession2005.html) elegantly displayed a grouping of daffodils reaching up in the night sky beneath a golden sliver of moon. Ironstone Vineyards celebrated the award during a gala dinner where award winning chefs presented their newest dishes and Ironstone’s owners, John and Gail Kautz, unveiled a stunning poster made from Jones' piece. The poster will be distributed to forty-nine countries world-wide where the Obsession wine is sold and Ironstone will have merchandise available with Jones’s art on it.

Jones, who is a full time artist, left her life-long career at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in 2003 to pursue her passion for art. She says that she couldn't be happier with her career change and with her days being filled with creativity. Jones has two artistic emphases, space art such as supernova, nebula, and planets and her flowers. Her space interests began as a youth and hand building a large telescope as the world entered the space age. Though her interest in flowers initially began with painting roses from her father’s garden, she really began to explore her interest when she first discovered the Ironstone show four years ago, which called for daffodil art. Her interest flowered from there with her drawing blooms from neighbors’ yards and with her receiving a first place award from a New Mexico art gallery for a painting of calla lilies.

Jones's art can be seen at http://www.ArtFromTheSoul.com. Jones has exhibited primarily around the United States and has received a variety of awards and honors including being asked to create the cover art for "Grandfather's Song" by Jake George, a novel released January, 2005 by Arche Books of Nevada. In addition to the grand prize, her piece, The Gift (http://www.artsoul.homestead.com/TheGift.html), featuring a grouping of her father's tools, also received a ribbon at the Ironstone show. Her winning piece, "Beneath the Moon" will become a part of the winery's permanent collection. Jones says, "What a great honor it is to be among those few artists who have previously received this award."

About Julie Rodriguez Jones
From Spanish Springs, Nevada Julie Rodriguez Jones is an independent artist whose operates her studio as "Art from the Soul." Her art has been shown in galleries, magazines, as greeting cards, in and on books and has been acquired by nationally based companies.

Contact Information:
Julie Rodriguez Jones
Art from the Soul
775-425-6821
http://www.ArtFromTheSoul.com

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EHS Managers are Increasingly Appreciated by Their Organizations, Enviro.BLR.com Survey Finds

Environmental health and safety managers are perceived as doing a valuable job by their employers. The bad news is that only half of those taking part in BLR's survey report that they regularly communicate the business value of their environmental or safety activities.

Old Saybrook, CT (PRWEB) March 31, 2005 -- Environmental health and safety managers are perceived as doing a valuable job, with 75% of the 470 respondents in a Business and Legal Reports, Inc. online survey agreeing with the statement that their organizations see the value in their EHS activities. The trend is positive too, with 77% reporting that expectations for EHS have increased over the past 5 years. Full results of the survey conducted by Enviro.BLR.com – Making State Environmental Compliance Easier – may be downloaded at http://www.blr.com/80502500/PRS7

If increased EHS stature is the good news, however, the bad news is that only half of those taking part in the survey report that they regularly communicate the business value of their environmental or safety activities, or that they have a formal process for measuring EHS performance.

“The profession is growing in stature, and recognizes that it needs to manage toward business drivers,” said Clare Condon, managing editor of BLR’s environmental products. “The response to BLR’s survey shows that EHS professionals need to complete the cycle by finding out how to communicate the value of their environmental and safety activities to upper-level management,” Condon commented.

When asked to relay their biggest on-the-job headaches, 24% of the EHS managers surveyed listed paperwork and red tape, 14% referred to problems getting upper management buy-in, and 27% reported problems with employee training and compliance. Encouragingly enough, more managers say that their budgets are increasing (38%) than decreasing (20%).

To address these growing needs in an era of increased responsibilities, BLR’s Enviro.BLR.com provides regulatory activity tracking, plain-English analysis of EHS regulations, detailed training meetings, checklists and forms, and access to its team of expert attorneys and practitioners for 1-day compliance answers.

About BLR
Old Saybrook, Conn.-based BLR produces plain-English compliance and training resources for environmental, safety, HR, and compensation managers. For a free catalog, call 800-727-5257 or visit www.BLR.com.

Contact:
Environmental Managing Editor Clare Condon
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860-510-0100 x 2240

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Online Advertisers Can Finally Track Total Video Commercial Views

Ever Wondered If You Could Track How Many Times A Video Commercial Was Watched? Video Solutions From KOTW Enables Advertisers To Know How Many Times Any Given Online Video Ad Was Watched.

Clearwater, FL (PRWEB) March 31, 2005 -- KOTW, a broadcaster of enterprise video solutions has what it takes to track how many minutes any online streaming video was viewed.

With KOTW's solutions, a streaming video of any length can be placed on any web page and viewed instantly without waiting for it to download or buffer first. The same video can also be placed in any email message which plays immediately once the email is opened. Multiple videos can also be included in a "container" within an email message, offering the recipient a selection from which to choose.

According to The Online Publishers Association (OPA), a recent study of online video viewing concluded that consumers have a strong positive reaction to online video ads. Seventy percent of respondents said they had seen a video advertisement online, and 44% said they had taken some action as a result of seeing that ad. Specifically, 34% checked out a Web site, 15% requested information and 14% went to a store to check out a product. Most significantly, 9% said they made a purchase and 3% said they bought a subscription as a result of an online video ad.

"We provide advertisers with a measurable method of delivering their clients' products and services to the business world and consumers alike" said Michael Murray, President of KOTW. "Each year millions are spent on print, radio and television ads without ever knowing if the intended target ever saw the ad. By enabling advertisers to track how many times a particular online ad was viewed increases the effectiveness of advertising expenditures” he added.

As the demand for internet video commercials rises, more products and services will be offered directly to consumers. "In the case of our video emails, since the videos are not email attachments, people are less concerned about viruses and more likely to open them. And, since there is nothing to download, all videos arrive as small text files which do not compromise hard drive storage space." cited Murray.

KOTW also offers live video broadcast in a 640X480 format. Other applications include training, customer service compliance, concerts and much more in a standard 320X240 format.

As internet accessibility migrates to faster connection speeds, industry experts feel that consumers are ready to visit internet websites for products advertised on television and KOTW appears to be poised to be a major player in the online video market.

About KOTW Inc.
Michael Murray, a computer programmer with 28 years of experience and one of the first ISPs in Pinellas County, Florida created KOTW which specializes in providing enterprise video solutions such as:

- High Quality Internet Broadcast (640 X 480)
- Web Conferencing - up to 20 participants
- Web Meetings - up to four participants.
- Video Recording Studio
- Video On Demand
- Web Seminars
- Video Email

To view samples of KOTW's videos, visit http://www.kotw.net or contact:
Adrian Da Silva
KOTW.NET
727-458-2154

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“Mutual Fund of Fine Wine” Adds Best Selling Author Shari Darling to Expert Panel

The Vin de Garde Club is pleased to announce that best-selling author and syndicated radio and newspaper columnist, Shari Darling, has joined a growing list of Toronto’s wine elite at the Vin de Garde Club. Effective immediately Shari will be among the nation’s top wine experts consulted when the Vin de Garde Club is buying wine for its growing membership base.

Toronto, (PRWEB) March 31, 2005 -- The Vin de Garde Club is pleased to announce that best-selling author and syndicated radio and newspaper columnist, Shari Darling, has joined a growing list of Toronto’s wine elite at the Vin de Garde Club. Effective immediately Shari will be among the nation’s top wine experts consulted when the Vin de Garde Club is buying wine for its growing membership base.

“Shari is a tremendous addition to our team, and we couldn’t be more pleased that she has agreed to take part in this new way for people to buy wine. All of our wine experts have their own unique style which will ultimately help our members build a fantastically diverse wine collection. Shari’s vast experience with wine has been highlighted in her previous books on the subject and will be further demonstrated when Shari releases “Harmony on the Palate” later this year.”

“I was introduced to the Vin de Garde Club earlier this year and thought it was a great way for people of all levels to build up a collection of wine using people within the industry”, said Shari Darling. “When you think about it, we use professionals to buy all kinds of complicated products in our life where quality is important. The concept of having top wine experts help Canadians choose the great wines from the mediocre seems like a natural fit.”

Over the coming months Shari will be consulted whenever the Vin de Garde Club is buying wines for the membership base. She will be asked what wines stand out as the best value for the money in a number of different price ranges, varietals and body types all based on the criterion the members provided when they signed up. By combining Shari’s experience with the rest of the expert panel members, our clients will be assured of a remarkable yet diverse portfolio. The Vin de Garde Club arranges the selection, purchasing, delivery and then storage at Iron Gate Cellarage

Inc., a climate and security controlled facility in Toronto. Members contribute a fixed amount of money of their choice each month, choose from a selection of wine preferences and leave the accumulation of their collection up to Canada’s top wine connoisseurs. All details regarding their account is available online and withdrawals can be made at any time. New members can sign up or gather more information by going to www.BuyMeWine.com for the Vin de Garde Club or www.IronGateWine.com for wine storage services alone.

Shari Darling is the syndicated radio and newspaper columnist called The Sophisticated Wino. As a feature writer, Shari writes articles for Canada's national magazine called TIDINGS and Food & Beverage International Magazine in the US and Europe. Shari is presently releasing her latest work, a cookbook entitled “Harmony On The Palate" that celebrates a groundbreaking, yet simple system for pairing wine with food on a consistent and frequent basis. She had written eight books and is co-author of the ‘The Wine Manual’, which has served as the most sought after manual for sommelier and wine training in colleges and universities across Canada for the
past eight years.

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March 30, 2005

Disgruntled Restaurant Employees Embrace Timothy’s Take-Out

While most people experience poor customer service from time to time, how many of them would be willing to trade places with the poor schmuck across the counter? Precious few, believes author Paul J. Barker.

(PRWEB) March 30, 2005 -- It is impossible to maintain one’s dignity while serving customers in a fast food joint. To be successful in this line of work requires, among other things, patience, humility, mental toughness, and the ability to work like a pack animal. Carl Fellows – embittered narrator of Barker’s stunning debut novel, “Timothy’s Take-Out” – has what it takes to succeed, in theory. So why does he feel so completely out of his depth as manager of a fast food restaurant?

The answer is simple: Carl Fellows is not a people person. He loves animals, forests, ancient castles, and cold November afternoons. At no point do human beings enter into the equation. He had allowed himself to be seduced – by a charming resort town – into taking a job that seems now on the verge of driving him insane.

Too stubborn to concede defeat, young Fellows attempts to make the best of a bad situation. He channels his rage into various get-rich-quick schemes, exhibiting plenty of heart but not much ability. He falls hard for an angelic coworker five years his junior. He looks forward to the sleepy off-seasons, when the tourists depart and the town becomes “like a mythical place.”

Paul J. Barker, himself a longtime restaurant worker, was quick to realize the comedic potential of a book based on employee-customer confrontations and pathetically mismanaged fast food joints. In no particular hurry to get the book done, he set about constructing it with painstaking care, and the fruit of his labor is finally available (both at his website http://www.dontlikemyjob.com and most major online bookstores.)

There are autographed copies of "Timothy’s Take-Out" to be won, also. Check out the popular site http://www.retailsucks.com/ for details.

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Aerotech P&K Expands Consumer Products and Food Safety Laboratory

Expansion Comes with Two New CPFS Laboratories, Cherry Hill & Los Angeles

(PRWEB) March 30, 2005 -- As part of their continuing mission to provide the best analytical and customer service to clients nationwide, Aerotech P&K announces the opening of two new consumer products and food safety (CPFS) laboratories. These new laboratories in Cherry Hill, NJ and Los Angeles, CA will allow Aerotech P&K to expand its capabilities and services from coast to coast.

The new laboratories will give local clients access to Aerotech P&K’s full range of consumer product and food safety analysis which otherwise may not have been available. In addition to a full range of services, the new CPFS laboratory locations will offer clients technical expertise, specialty testing, and complimentary courier service.

“These new locations are an exciting opportunity for us to show clients all over the nation what we can do for them, “ stated Andrea Norman, Food Sciences Manager. “These new locations will allow us to compete in additional local markets and offer new clients the high quality analytical services for which Aerotech P&K is known.”

About Aerotech Laboratories, Inc.
Founded in 1993, Aerotech Laboratories, Inc. is recognized as the nation's largest commercial Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) business. They provide multiple analytical services including IAQ, Industrial Hygiene (IH), Consumer Products, Food Safety, and Environmental Testing. As one of the few A2LA, EMLAP, and IHLAP accredited laboratories, Aerotech’s mission has been to deliver quality, timely, and legally defensible data to clients around the world. With hundreds of qualified professionals, Aerotech offers fast turnaround times and advanced analyses as well as a full line of IAQ and IH equipment and supplies. Aerotech Laboratories also provides online services for tracking projects and ordering supplies and has an unparalleled project management program to ensure each client receives excellent customer service.

About P&K Microbiology Services, Inc.
P&K Microbiology Services, the leader in the Microbiology and Mycology industry, has been providing services to many government agencies (such as USEPA, CDC, GSA, NSA, NIOSH, VA Hospitals, and US Army) as well as private institutions since 1988. This expertise coupled with their record of exceptional service has established P&K as the premier environmental microbiology laboratory. P&K’s accomplished staff has supported some of the most publicized mold testing cases in the United States servicing insurance firms, law firms, government agencies, and consulting groups.

For more information, contact:
Debra Weedon
Public Relations Director
Aerotech Laboratories, Inc.
Part of the Aerotech P&K team
800.651.4802
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www.AerotechPK.com

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March 28, 2005

Research and Markets : Corporate Focus Foods: Analysing Nestlé Q1 2004

Research and Markets (researchandmarkets.com/reports/c14611) has announced the addition of Corporate Focus Foods: Nestlé Q1 2004 to their offering.

Dublin (PRWEB) March 28, 2005 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c14611) has announced the addition of Corporate Focus Foods: Nestlé Q1 2004 to their offering.

Nestlé shows organic strength. Despite a slight fall in its full year revenue, Nestlé has demonstrated that it is becoming a stronger and more focused company by virtue of its continued organic growth. A number of categories are exhibiting very strong rates of growth while the company has also been pro-active at addressing lower growth rates in more mature markets.

The Nestlé newsletter covers the global activities of Nestlé during the first quarter of 2004.

-Innovation at Nestlé.
-Full year 2003.
-Acquisitions & disposals.
-Executive changes.
-Communications & agency news.
-Beverages.
-Milk Products, Nutrition & Ice Cream.
-Confectionery & Biscuits.
-Prepared Dishes & Culinary.
-Pet Care

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c14611

Laura Wood
Senior Manager
Research and Markets
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New Business Offer More Dinner Options to Working Professionals

New personal chef business caters to working professionals. Traveling Gourmet Personal Chef Service announces opening.

(PRWEB) March 28, 2005 -- Imagine coming home from a busy day and having the aroma of freshly cooked meals hit your nose as you walk thru the door. As you walk into the kitchen, you realize that it is clean and your personal chef has been there. Your freezer and refrigerator are full of food that she cooked for you that day. On the counter are heating instructions for your meal tonight and a special gift for Rover from your personal chef. Her way of saying thanks you.

Sounds too good to be true? The Traveling Gourmet Personal Chef Service, started by Chef Kelly Johnson of Ormond Beach, provides that. Chef Kelly creates home cooked, restaurant quality meals for her clients to enjoy in the comfort of their own home. Now not a privilege for the wealthy, clients include busy families, working professionals, senior citizens, and those watching their weight. Having a personal chef is now part of the lifestyle for those who want to eat healthy and save money.

There are several things to consider when hiring a personal chef. Figure out how much time you spend planning, shopping, cooking and cleaning up after your meals, and how much is the cost of food you throw out due to spoilage, the amount you spend going out to eat, whether it at a sitting down or fast food restaurant or the deli at the local grocery store. You might find out that you may save time and money with a personal chef.

After an initial assessment, Chef Kelly creates a menu plan based on the likes, dislikes and dietary needs of her client. Once approved, she sets a cookdate. On the cookdate, She will shop at the local farmers markets for the freshest herbs and vegetables, and the nearest butcher shop and seafood monger to get the freshest meats and seafood avaliable. Then she heads to your kitchen to prepare and cook your meals. Chef Kelly believes in using the freshest of ingredients when she cooks. She states “Fresh tasting food is good food and good food is gourmet food and that what people appreciate.” Once Chef Kelly is done, she labels your meals and clean up her clients’ kitchen, taking her trash with her when she leaves. Her clients come home to some wonderful aromas and a spotless kitchen.

Traveling Gourmet Personal Chef Service serves the Daytona Beach area and Volusia, Flagler and Lake Counties. If you would like more information, you can reach Chef Kelly at(386)589-7555 or email at e-mail protected from spam bots.

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Agel Will Enhance the Nutrition Industry with Gel Suspension Supplements Instead of Pills, Tablets and Liquids

Agel introduces an instant dissolving, gel dietary supplement available to distributors through AgelSuspensionGel.com This is a first of its kind product category that will enhance the nutrition industry with gel suspension supplements instead of pills, tablets and liquids. Agel is driving new momentum in the health and wellness industry for 2005.

(PRWEB) March 26, 2005 -- www.AgelSuspensionGel.com is a great site with information about Agel’s products and business plan. These new products are unique in the fact that they present a new delivery method of nutrition for people who cannot swallow or don’t like to take pills, tablets or liquids while providing for nearly 100% penetration of nutrients into the blood stream. It is a well-known fact that many nutrients are lost during the digestion process when taken in the form of pills, tablets and many liquids. The Agel product tastes great and comes as a 3/4oz gel pack. Small packaging is an excellent concept in terms of providing samples and giving away product to friends and loved ones. Large organizations in other companies have been built because of the ability to give away samples. There is no need to take water with this product as it will dissolve and assimilate instantly into the blood stream through the membranes in your mouth. Currently there are four products available to distributors. They are Vitamin/Mineral Gel, Energy Gel, Weight-Loss Gel, and a Super-Antioxidant Gel that contains Acai, Goji, Noni and 12 other powerful superfoods. Billions have already been made in the health beverage arena because of these superfood ingredients. now with portable 3/4oz gel packs available containing those and other superfood ingredients, it is apparent why many are joining Agel.

Experienced and inexperienced network marketers alike are signing up online to purchase new gel suspension products and become the first distributors for Agel. One experienced net-worker said, “It has been a long time since the health and wellness arena has seen a unique new product like Agel…what a breath of fresh air”. Another net-worker was quoted saying “everyone knows that the millionaires in network marketing made it because they joined a great company right at the start and then worked hard to build up their business.” Agel will officially launch in April of this year and according to the number of people already registered, Agel will certainly break all previous industry records. Many professionals consider Agel to be a once in a lifetime opportunity that anyone can take advantage of.

There are a few factors that influence the effectiveness of nutritional supplements: timing of ingestion, the quantity of each nutritional component, and the bioavailability of the nutrients. The portability of the gel packs facilitates the proper timing of taking the supplements with meals, which in tern enhances the absorption of each nutrient. The Agel product contains physiologically appropriate quantities of nutrients, vitamins and minerals. Because of gel technology, the nutrients are highly bioavailable. For more information about Agel go to www.AgelSuspensionGel.com

AgelSuspensionGel.com is owned and operated by Xposure Advertising Inc.

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Barbecue Fans Gather for Fast Eddy Championship Cooking Class

Serious competition cooks and backyard barbecue chefs will meet in a small town in Oklahoma on May 6 to learn the secrets of championship barbecue.

Ponca City, OK (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) March 23, 2005 -- Twenty-five serious competition cooks and backyard barbecue chefs will convene in Ponca City, OK on May 6, to learn just how barbecue masters Ed "Fast Eddy" Maurin and Paul Schatte prepare meats worthy of championship status.

The intensive one-day hands-on event guides students through the maze of selecting cuts of meat, marinades, rubs, smoking techniques and smoking woods. Students will prepare meats and smoke them in the Fast Eddy’s by Cookshack pits provided by event sponsor Cookshack, Inc.

Ed "Fast Eddy" Maurin, inventor of the Fast Eddy’s by Cookshack line of cookers is a veteran contest winner with dozens of trophies to prove it. He invented Fast Eddy’s smokers and joined with Cookshack, Inc. in manufacturing and marketing the 100% wood burning ovens in late 2003.

Paul Schatte, General Manager of Head Country Food Products, Inc., is a 15-year veteran of professional competitions. Awards include Jack Daniel's World Champion 1994, Reserve Grand Champion American Royal Invitational 2004 and over 25 State Championships.

Hayward Harris, the Barbecue Doctor, known for his expertise with ribs, will be on hand to share his knowledge with the class.

Previous faculty includes Ray Lampe, well-known as Dr. BBQ on the contest circuit.

Cost for the class is $200 which can be applied to the purchase of a Fast Eddy’s smoker. To register, call 1-800-423-0698 and ask for Erin.

Cookshack, Inc. has manufactured fine quality smoker ovens for over 40 years. The Fast Eddy’s by Cookshack line was added to round out Cookshack’s product line in late 2003. Cookshack and Fast Eddy’s by Cookshack smokers are used by commercial operations, home users, and contest cooks.

Donna Johnson
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405-321-1793

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We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Arches, Just Good Food And Service

Former 38-year-old physical therapist uses hands on to turn around half-century old restaurants. Now goes national with franchise consulting agreement.

(PRWEB) March 26, 2005 -- Two Southern California landmarks are venturing into the national scene as Billy’s Deli & Café signs a franchising representation agreement with well-known national franchising firm Robert Ames Business Development (New York).

Scott Ladd, president of Billy’s Deli & Café and Catering, and Alan Feifer, president of Robert Ames, made the joint announcement this week in anticipation of the Franchise Convention Week in Las Vegas next month.

Billy’s Deli & Café presently has two locations in Torrance and Glendale, California. Each of these locations has been in existence for over a half century yet the prosperity of each site has reached unprecedented numbers in the last five years.

“The recent success is do in large part from the same credo that makes any small businessperson a winner: hard work and attention to detail”, said Feifer. “Ladd brought a new life and exuberance to lackluster and aging locations. This success has made Billy’s the target of inquiries about franchising. We’re happy he turned to us for direction,” continued Feifer.

“Imitation is a form of flattery so when business people approached us about franchising, I felt it was a compliment to the job we’ve done,” stated Ladd, a former pizza chain manager who came back to the food service industry after an 11-year hiatus.

Billy’s Deli & Café may be putting its toe in the water at the right time. Adults spend 46% of their food dollars in restaurants and 44% of adults eat out on any given day. The national average full service restaurant unit had sales figure of $730,000 (2002) with an average of $910 per person annually spent on food away from home.

“The food industry has always held itself as “recession resistant”. Industry officials point to the fact that “you never hear about layoffs in the food industry,” said Ladd. “Couple those statements with the Department of Commerce figures that 95% of franchises are still in business after five vs. less than half of self-launched businesses for the same time period, we feel franchising Billy’s knowledge, expertise, experience and brand is perfect at this time, “Ladd continued.

“We chose Ames Development because of Alan Feifer’s quarter century of experience. Secondly, he himself is a former successful franchisor and his company focuses on small and medium size businesses, showing them how to successfully franchise,” commented Ladd.

Robert Ames Business Development Co. (212-330-7477) is in the third decade of franchise consulting. Alan Feifer developed a national and international educational franchise, where he served in the capacity as President and Chief Operating Officer, overseeing more than 70 franchises.

Billy's Deli & Cafe and Catering operates two locations in Southern California. Scott Ladd is President of the Restaurant Division and Billy’s Franchising Operations Company (BFOC).The Restaurant Division is in negotiations for a third and possible fourth location before year’s end. Billy’s Franchising Division will not interfere with these acquisitions and remain a separate entity.

Pat Mooney
AMP Group
(310) 370-8683
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Cookshack Sponsors Cabela’s Bar-B-Que Challenge

Smoker oven manufacturer Cookshack, Inc. and outdoor outfitter Cabela’s encourage barbecue enthusiasts to enter Cabela’s World’s Foremost Bar-B-Que Challenge.

Ponca City, OK (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) March 25, 2005 -- The world’s foremost outfitter of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear has entered the barbecue cook-off arena with its World's Foremost Bar-B-Que Challenge. Cabela’s is encouraging backyard barbecue enthusiasts to don their aprons and cook head-to-head against other barbecue masters.

Stuart Powell, Cookshack CEO, says, "We think Cabela's and barbecue are a great combination. For years outdoor enthusiasts have purchased Cookshack smokers from Cabela's to smoke both barbecue and game. Cabela's has created a great opportunity for backyard barbecuers to compete, and for Challenge visitors to learn more about the world of barbecue."

The cook-offs take place from March through September at Cabela's stores in 10 cities, culminating in the Cabela’s National Championship, September 9 – 10, 2005 in Kansas City, KS. Cook-offs include a bonus wild game category with meat provided by Cabela’s, food prepared by Cabela’s own team, and awards ceremonies with over $9,000 in cash and prizes. Cooking spaces are a generous 25 x 30’ (electricity is limited). Entry fee is $150.

Challenge dates and locations are as follows: March 5-6, Kansas City, KS; May 20-21, Sidney, NE; June 17-18, Kearney, NE; June 17-18, Dundee, MI; June 24-25, Owatonna, MN; June 29-30, East Grand Forks, MN; August 5-6, Prairie du Chien, WI; August 5-6, Mitchell, SD August 12-13, Wheeling, WV; August 26-27, Hamburg, PA.

Information about Cabela’s World's Foremost Bar-B-Que Challenge can be found at www.cabelas.com or at Cabela’s stores nationwide.

Cookshack, Inc. has manufactured fine quality smoker ovens for over 40 years. Its product lines serve residential customers, commercial operations and competition cooks. Cookshack offers barbecue sauces; dry spice blends and rubs woods for smoking and barbecue accessories. In late 2003, Cookshack added the Fast Eddy’s line of 100% wood burning pits to its selection. To learn more about Cookshack and Fast Eddy’s by Cookshack products, call 1-800-423-0698 or visit www.cookshack.com.

Donna Johnson
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405-321-1793

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March 25, 2005

Flor de Sal USA Announces the Launch of Consumer, Retail and Wholesale Ecommerce Capabilities

Flor de Sal USA, exclusive importer and distributor of Necton SA’s Flor de Sal (aka Fleur de Sel, literally, the “flower of salt”) and Sal Marinho Tradicional, hand–harvested salts of Portugal, is pleased to announce the launch of their online ecommerce site located at www.flordesal.net.

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) March 26, 2005 -- Both wholesale and retail customers will be able to place orders directly from the site, from two distinct catalogs of Flor de Sal USA’s products.

“We have 11 different packaging options out there – between our Sal Marinho Tradicional hand-harvested sea-salt, and our Flor de Sal – each customer will find exactly what they are looking for – whether it be a gift, such as a decorative glass jar of our Flor de Sal, or large quantities of our traditional sea salt for use in an industrial kitchen. It’s all there,” said Marco Pinheiro, Managing Partner of Flor de Sal USA.

“We’re excited for the launch,” said Joao Navalho, Managing Partner of Necton SA, “Flor de Sal USA having the ability to take orders online for our products means less stress on the part of customers. Not only that, but Flor de Sal USA’s wholesale and retail customers will know what they are getting and when they will get it.”

About Necton's Gourmet Sea Salt Products
After the winter rains have ceased, and the birds have begun their journeys back north, the salt pans (salinas) of the Belamandil, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the European coastline, are ready to be harvested. During the summer months, weather permitting -- an absence of rainfall and a dry wind from the north -- the salinas are worked by local artisans, salt harvesters (marnotos). The marnotos, on a daily basis, skim the delicate crystals forming on the top of the salt pan by hand, with the same wooden implements that have been used for millenia. The resulting brilliantly white sea salt -- Flor de Sal – literally "the flower of salt" – also known as Fleur de Sel - is a light, crumbly, melt-in-the-mouth salt that maintains all the micronutrients naturally found in ocean water and has been described by many as having hints of sweetness and creaminess, without any of the harshness commonly associated with regular table salt.

Necton’s Traditional Sea Salt (Sal Marinho Tradicional), similar to Flor de Sal, is harvested by hand, but only after the salt crystals have settled on the bottom of the salina. Every three weeks, the marnotos, using similar implements and techniques as with Flor de Sal, exercise great care in harvesting Sal Marinho Tradicional. These crystals, along with Flor de Sal, are placed in piles beneath the Algarve sun, where they are naturally dried, and then sent off for packaging, with no additional processing taking place.

About Flor de Sal USA
Located in Seattle, WA, Flor de Sal USA was started in the summer of 2004 with the goal of bringing Necton’s award winning salts to the U.S. marketplace, with plans to work directly with Necton to develop additional nature-based products which spring forth from the salt pans of the Ria Formosa Natural Park in southern Portugal.

North American retailers interested in carrying Necton's products can visit Flor de Sal USA at www.flordesal.net or contact by phone or email at (206) 407-3882 or at e-mail protected from spam bots.

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March 24, 2005

Health Supplement LimuPlex Featured in New York City Conference

Limuplex, an all-natural health supplement developed by NaturScience, is being featured at a health and dietary supplement conference in New York City, New York on Monday, April 18th at The Source of Life Center.

(PRWEB) March 24, 2005 -- NaturScience, the developers of the all-natural health supplement LimuPlex, is hosting a dietary conference in New York City, New York on Monday, April 18th to promote LimuPlex and raise awareness of natural health supplements.

“Our health supplement, LimuPlex, is a whole food formula containing over 500 of the most important nutrients from both the land and the sea to aid an individual’s energy and vitality, their mental clarity, and a host of other physical maladies,” said Joe Lepore, Independent Representative of NaturScience. “We want to share the great news with everyone, and this conference is a good place to start.”

LimuPlex health supplement is derived from the Limu sea vegetable, as well as extracts from cranberries, elderberries, grape and lotus seeds, and whole colostrum to promote health throughout the body’s interdependent systems. These ingredients in turn benefit the muscular-skeletal and neurological systems of the body and promote cardiovascular, hormonal, and gastrointestinal health.

“Prior to Limuplex health supplement, being constantly on the go, I was in search for a product that would give me energy, boost up my immune system and keep me free from viruses, colds and the flu, and keep me in a happy mood all day,” said Joe Lepore. “My search finally ended when Limuplex came on the seen. I didn’t know how I was living without this product all my life but now I can’t live without it.”

Rachel Ramirez, a customer from Texas, used the LimuPlex health supplement for her digestive problems. “After months of severe digestive distress, and many visits to a GI (gastro-intestinal) specialist, plus several rounds of prescription medication, I had no relief,” said Ramirez. “I tried LimuPlex and Fleximune (another health supplement developed by NaturScience), and to everyone’s surprise, including my GI specialist, I was given a clean bill of health.”

Cliff Butterworth from Idaho suffered from severe joint pain until he began using the LimuPlex health supplement. “My doctor said I would have to learn to live with the pain in my hips, knees, and feet. After a few weeks on LimuPlex, the spring is back in my step, I feel great and I greet each day with a smile,” said Butterworth.

The health supplement and dietary conference will begin at 7pm, Monday, April 18th at The Source of Life Center in New York City, New York. For further information about the conference, please go to www.PowerInAJar.com or call toll-free at 1-877-666-4752 and leave a message. Seating is limited, so please contact Joe Lepore ahead of time to reserve a seat.

Nutritional information and a detailed list of the benefits of each ingredient are also available at NatureScience.com as well as documentation of studies and research on the LimuPlex health supplement.

About NaturScience
NaturScience is built on two basic principles: that science can unlock the secrets of nature to provide tools for optimal health, and to make a financial difference in the lives of individuals and families through their distribution partners. NaturScience is partnered with Medical Doctors Research, a 28-year-old nutritional products manufacturing company, to provide the best in health supplements to the public.

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Just Data Offers Service for Updating the Value of an Investment Wine Portfolio

Just Data, a leading supplier of end-of-day international financial data for technical analysis and portfolio management, recently released an investment wine data service. For the first time futures, stocks, wines and funds can be updated from one software platform.

Brisbane, Australia (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) March 24, 2005 -- The problem with investing in wines (other than the temptation of drinking them) has been the lack of a reliable source of price information for valuation and evaluation purposes.

Now, however, wine investors have access to a reliable source of investment wine data, similar to the data stock traders have long been able to use in evaluating public companies. Using Just Data's flagship software, BodhiGold, wine investors can now load investment wine data into popular technical analysis and portfolio management software and track their investments much like stock investors do.

Enhancements to the BodhiGold software now provide users with investment wine prices in addition to the traditional end-of-day international stock prices. Wine investors can now update their portfolio of wines with the simple click of a button.

In addition, they can use popular technical analysis techniques to help decide what investment wines to buy and sell.

"This opens up new opportunities for traditional investors to diversify a small part of their overall investment portfolio into an asset class that they might not have considered in the past due to lack of reliable, up-to-date data," said Just Data director Chris Charles. "It also adds a bit of fun to investing."

Investment wines are generally sold on the secondary retail market at prices in excess of their original purchase price. These retail prices are collected and processed by Just Data, ensuring that the prices reflect actual market prices rather than 'shelf' prices.

Gavin Trott, proprietor of the Australian Wine Center, said he found the new software “an excellent opportunity for our wine investors to get regular, true valuation of their cellar based on actual market prices."

BodhiGold has been specifically developed to provide end-of-day data for popular technical analysis and portfolio management programs over multiple asset classes and international securities. BodhiGold is fully configurable, so users can tailor their databases and data to suit individual needs and requirements.

With the addition of wine data, sourced from MW Wines Pty. Ltd., clients can now track investment wines like Penfold's "Grange" and Wild Duck Creek Estate's "Duck Muck" using the same software tools as they would for securities traded on the New York Stock Exchange.

Just Data is offering a free trial version of the software by contacting e-mail protected from spam bots or calling 61-7-3821 5177.

Bodhi is the registered trademark of Electronic Information Solutions Pty. Ltd., trading as Just Data.

About: Just Data:
For nearly 15 years, Just Data has been delivering end-of-day financial data to traders and investors. Just Data originated in Australia but its customer base has rapidly expanded worldwide in recent years because of the Internet. Just Data has an ongoing commitment to quality and to expanding coverage of investable asset classes and international securities.

About: Australian Wine Centre:
The Australian Wine Centre arranges for the buying, selling, storage and transportation of fine and rare wines.

About: MW Wines Pty. Ltd.
MW Wines is a leading wine merchant providing wine connoisseurs and the wine trade with the world’s fine and rare wines, specialty wine auction services and wine storage.

Contact:
Jenny Beardmore
Electronic Information Solutions Pty. Ltd.
T/A Just Data
Tel: 61-7-3821 5177
Fax: 61-7-3821 1287
http://www.justdata.com.au

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EPA Approves Selectrocide™ - a Chlorine Dioxide Product as Disinfectant, Sanitizer, Algaecide for Multiple Applications

Selectrocide™ from Selective Micro Technologies – Algaecide, Fungicide, Virucide Approved by EPA for Use in Plant Propagation, Food Preparation, Water Storage & Delivery

Beverly, MA (PRWEB) March 24, 2005 -- Selective Micro Technologies announced today that The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has conditionally approved Selectrocide™, a chlorine dioxide product as a disinfectant, sanitizer, and algaecide for applications in the horticulture and food processing industries. Announcement of EPA approval follows only two weeks after Selective Micro Technologies announced an allowance by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for to use its chlorine dioxide product to wash fruits and vegetables.

Selectrocide™ produces greater than 99% pure chlorine dioxide by simply submersing the product in water. The resulting chlorine dioxide and water solution can be used to kill disease-bearing bacteria, fungi and algae. For the horticulture and food industries, chlorine dioxide has not been available to clean plants, food and equipment because chlorine dioxide could not be produced on site without significant chemical residuals. Selectrocide™ makes it possible for the first time to generate specific concentrations of chlorine dioxide at the point of use with very low residuals, neutral pH, using only water with no capital equipment.

“EPA approval allows us to sell chlorine dioxide into hundreds of applications in dozens of industries to reduce levels of bacteria, yeast, and algae. Selectrocide™ has demonstrated in field trials the ability to extend the shelf life of processed food while maintaining taste and presentation. In horticulture, Selectrocide™ has reduced the propagation loss in greenhouses,” said John Warner, CEO, Selective Micro Technologies. “We don’t believe there is a biocide as effective in the world.”

APPLICATIONS FOR SELECTIVE MICRO CLEAN
A complete list of approved applications for Selectrocide™ can be found on the Selective Micro Technologies web site at www.selectivemicro.com. Below are the expected initial uses for Selective Micro Clean in the Horticulture and Food/Beverage industries:

DISINFECTANT, SANITIZER, ALGAECIDE, FUNGICIDE AND SLIME REMOVER/INHIBITER
· Bacteria, algae and fungi control on rooted or un-rooted cuttings and cut flowers, seed-bed soil and planting cubes
· Treats, controls, inhibits algae and fungi in greenhouse irrigation lines, filter systems, walls, ceilings, floors

DISINFECTANT
· Hard, non-porous surfaces such as tanks, transfer lines and other food processing equipment, floors, walls, ceilings in poultry, fish and meat plants, and in restaurants, dairies, beverage and bottling plants, breweries, wineries, commissaries.
· Water system and beverage lines, holding tanks and other equipment used in fountain drink or other beverage preparation, storage, transfer and dispensing operations.
· Boat, RV, Aircraft water lines, storage tanks and potable water applications.
· Medical and dental offices, laboratories, hospitals and clinics that use water storage tanks, transfer lines and filter systems.

ANTI-MICROBIAL AND GENERAL CLEANING
· Boat, RV wastewater tanks and lines
· Fountain drink or other drink preparation, storage, transfer and dispensing lines, equipment
· Coolers, thermoses, plastic water bottles and other water dispensing systems

SUMMARY OF SELECTIVE MICRO CLEAN BENEFITS
· Reduces algae, viruses, bacteria, yeast and mold on food and plant facilities and preparation surfaces
· Reduces bacteria, yeast and mold on fresh cut food
· Extends shelf-life of food – produce lasts longer, looks better, tastes better
· One product for all antimicrobial requirements in both horticulture and food preparation settings

SELECTIVE MICRO®’S CHLORINE DIOXIDE MICRO REACTORS
Selective Micro®’s Selectrocide™ is sold as sachets with reactants contained within proprietary membrane materials. The sachets are immersed into water, producing a greater than 99% pure chlorine dioxide solution, at neutral pH, with virtually no unwanted by-products. Selectrocide™ makes it possible to generate chlorine dioxide at specific concentrations (from 1 part per million (ppm) to 500 ppm) in specified time periods.

According to the Annual Research Report, Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, TX, 1996, “Chlorine dioxide is a powerful biocide that can kill fungus, bacteria, and viruses at levels of 0.1 to 1 part per million in contact times of a few minutes.” The low levels of chlorine dioxide required to kill microorganisms is in stark contrast to other antimicrobials that require parts per million ranging from hundreds to hundreds of thousands of parts per million in order to be effective. Such high concentrations make the competitive products highly corrosive, dangerous to handle and difficult to rinse. Being highly effective at low concentrations means Selectrocide™ rinses off food and equipment easily, and has no adverse effect on food flavor.

COMMERCIAL USES FOR CHLORINE DIOXIDE
Chlorine dioxide is a highly unstable gas and cannot be transported in containers or cylinders, so its potential over the last 50 years has gone untapped in many applications. For the first time ever, greater than 99% pure chlorine dioxide can easily be produced at the point of use without harmful residual chemicals, high capital expense or complex generation-plant assembly. Further information is available at www.selectivemicro.com or by calling 978-927-6610 X20.

ABOUT SELECTIVE MICRO TECHNOLOGIES
Formed in 1999, Selective Micro Technologies is a private company based in Beverly, Massachusetts. Combining sophisticated science with innovative product design, Selective Micro® has invented a proprietary delivery system that controls the rate and efficiency of gas-producing reactions. Our competitive advantage is the ability to generate specific concentrations of chlorine dioxide with very low chemical residuals and neutral pH – at the point-of-use, using only water, without capital equipment. The Company holds two US patents, and has several other patent applications pending in the US and abroad.

Selective Micro and logos are registered trademarks of Selective Micro Technologies, LLC. Selective Micro Clean is a trademark of Selective Micro Technologies, LLC. Ó 2005 Selective Micro Technologies. All Rights Reserved.

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Taste of Chester County Sizzles at United Sports Training Center in Downingtown, PA

"The Taste of Chester County" will be held April 13, 2005 at United Sports Training Center in Downingtown,PA. It will be the evening event of The Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry's B2B Expo '05

West Chester, PA (PRWEB) March 24, 2005 -- This year’s B2B Expo at United Sports Center in Downingtown offers savory fare as evening falls on April 13th. Beginning at 4:00 p.m. and running until 7:00 p.m., The Taste of Chester County, will highlight the delicious wares of some of the region’s finest restaurateurs and caterers, as well as food and beverage merchants. Traditionally one of the highlights of the B2B Expo, it gives attendees and exhibitors alike an opportunity to mingle, relax, and enjoy a sumptuous variety of cuisines from all across the county.

Sponsored by First Financial Bank, this 7th annual crowd-pleaser promises to be a big hit again this year! Favorite local companies exhibiting will include Chaddsford Winery, Foodsource by Clemens, Javelin Picnics, Maggie Moo’s Ice Cream, Morning Star Coffee, Wild Fruitz Beverages and Wyndam Valley Forge. The Entrepreneur of the Year Award will also be presented during this exciting event. Tickets are $30 per person. Blocks of tickets are available.

The Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry will host the 11th annual Business-to-Business Expo on April 13, 2005 at United Sports Training Center in Downingtown. Action International, Commerce Bank, and UPS will present “A Winning Team”. Over one hundred and twenty-five local businesses will share their expertise, products, and services from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. Admission to the EXPO is free.

Another great event happening that day is The Leadership Lunch. Look for gymnastic Olympic Gold and Bronze medalist Dominique Dawes to address The Leadership Lunch, taking place at United Sports Training Center from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Event sponsor First National Bank of Chester County will present the 2005 Female Business Leader of the Year Award to Ms. Kathleen Lick of Centerline Design, Graphics & Marketing of Kennett Square. Tickets are $50. Reservations are preferred. Tickets available at the door.

For more information on this event, please call the Chamber @ 610-725-9100.

For booth, “Taste”, or “Luncheon” info, please call Stephanie Miller @ 610-725-9100.ext 24. Also, check us out on the web at www.cccbi.org.

Williams Wires: Interesting stories about interesting people, places and events. For more information, contact www.thewilliamsgroup.info or 610-518-4888.

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Blimpie(R) Brand Repositioning Becomes Reality Creating the Ultimate “Blimpie Experience”

Company Implements “Contemporary Deli” Vision with Updated Image, Modern Restaurant Design and New Panini-Grilled Ciabatta Sandwiches

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) March 24, 2005 -- Last fall, Blimpie International Inc., global franchisor of Blimpie(R) restaurants, announced its intentions to re-invigorate the Blimpie brand. Wasting no time, the vision is becoming reality with the implementation of several initiatives – most notably, a refreshed logo, contemporary restaurant design, and an updated menu featuring hot, new panini-grilled Ciabatta bread sandwiches. These updates reflect the 41-year-old restaurant chain’s position as a pacesetter in the sandwich segment.

“Blimpie was the first sub-sandwich chain in the country and we have always been an innovator in menu concepts – from our category-exclusive panini grill to our fresh-baked artisan breads including the new Ciabatta bread,” explained Mark Mears, chief marketing officer of Blimpie International. “Now our brand reflects this forward-thinking positioning, transforming Blimpie from its heritage as a traditional neighborhood sub shop to a more consumer-driven, contemporary deli.” Added Mears, “It’s not just a sandwich – it’s a Blimpie!”

The refreshed Blimpie logo reflects a more contemporary design with bright green and yellow – retaining the core equity of the previous version, while removing the red “racetrack.” According to Blimpie, the updated logo will be integrated first into advertising and marketing materials, and then gradually throughout the system via packaging, merchandising, uniforms and signage.

The redesigned restaurant interiors were created in collaboration with Atlanta-based retail design firm Miller Zell, Inc. The upscale décor includes modern, earth-tone paint and tile, wainscoting, pendant lighting and hardwood laminate flooring. Some unique aspects include a “community table” to seat larger groups, and curved architectural elements to simulate the look and feel of the logo throughout the interior. Elements can be seen in the latest Blimpie restaurant opening in the Pineville, Mo. Wal-Mart.

“The new restaurant design reflects our theme of Real. Fresh. Taste.(TM) and complements our branding efforts with the ambiance customers feel the moment they walk in the door,” Mears said. “We anticipate the design to evolve, but are featuring many of the key elements in our newest restaurants. Other Blimpie restaurants will be implementing the décor at varying levels this year.”

One pillar of the reinvigorated Blimpie brand is the company’s ability to consistently stay on the cutting-edge of menu innovation. Its new Ciabatta bread promotion launches April 1 throughout the country, featuring three Italian-themed sandwiches built on delicious Ciabatta bread and served hot from the Blimpie category-exclusive panini grill.

Blimpie is the only quick-service sandwich chain with a panini grill and the company is aggressively developing new panini-grilled sandwich options, although any of its traditional sandwiches can be grilled by request. “In research testing, consumers told us they prefer a panini-grilled sandwich over a toasted sub in terms of both taste and value,” stated Jennifer Townsend, assistant vice president of menu development for Blimpie International.

Blimpie continues to offer a unique twist on the classic deli menu, appealing to the variety of palates and nutritional preferences of today’s consumer. In addition to panini-grilled sandwiches, Blimpie restaurants feature Gardenburger(R) vegetarian patties, low-carb bread, fresh-sliced top-quality Dietz & Watson meats in each restaurant, and artisan breads in seven flavors – including cheddar jalapeno, hearty wheat, marble rye and zesty parmesan – baked fresh daily in each restaurant. Additionally, Blimpie uses only trusted, well-known suppliers including Frito-Lay(TM), Pepsi(R), Pillsbury(R), StarKist(R), Tyson(R), House of Raeford(R) and T. Marzetti’s(R).

About Blimpie(R): Headquartered in Atlanta, Blimpie International Inc. is a global franchisor of several branded quick-service concepts including Blimpie(R), the company’s core brand. Blimpie serves fresh, contemporary, deli-style sandwiches, soups and salads with Real. Fresh. Taste.(TM) Founded in 1964, Blimpie has grown to nearly 1,600 franchised restaurants across the U.S. and the company is actively seeking new franchisees for available territories. For more information about Blimpie, visit www.blimpie.com.

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'Seabrook Island Club' Turns Up the Heat with New Executive Chef, Pastry Chef and Director of Food & Beverage

Changes reflect growing wedding and events business on the island.

Charleston, SC (PRWEB) March 23, 2005 -- There are some new faces in the kitchen at the newly renamed Seabrook Island Club, and they’re turning up the heat on the island's culinary offerings. No longer will Seabrook Island residents and guests need to head to East Bay for 4-star food – they can enjoy the delights of new Executive Chef Sara Carter and new Pastry Chef Ann McCall without ever leaving the island.

Chef Carter, a highly respected chef formerly with Stephen Duvall Catering & Events, takes the helm of the Seabrook kitchen fresh from a highly successful tenure with that company, where she was responsible for handling some of Charleston’s most prominent weddings and events. Before that, she served in a similar capacity with Carolina’s Restaurant, also in Charleston. She was educated at the renowned Scottsdale Culinary Institute.

Pastry Chef McCall also joins the Seabrook kitchen from Stephen Duvall Catering & Events. She was educated at Johnson & Wales University and willoversee all pastry related activities on the island, including Seabrook’s growing share of the wedding cake market. Before her time at Duvall, McCall served as Chef at The Ashley Inn and The Cannonboro Inn.

The two new faces in Seabrook’s kitchen follow the appointment of a new Director of Food & Beverage at Seabrook Island Club. Seabrook officials announced the appointment of Kenneth Gerhardt as the Club’s Director of F&B, where he will oversee all aspects of catering and special events on the island. An experienced hotelier, Gerhardt brings two decades of food & beverage expertise to his new role at Seabrook. Previously, he was director of food & beverage at Bald Head Island Resort and before that served as director of banquet operations at the Kiawah Island Resort.

John Wilderman, General Manager of Seabrook Island Club, commented on the appointments, saying, “Bringing culinary professionals like Sara, Ann and Ken on board solidifies the new direction Seabrook Island Club is heading. With the new Chef and Pastry Chef, a new director of F&B, and a new club name, it really is a new day out here on Seabrook.”

Seabrook’s renewed commitment to hosting the finest beach weddings in the Lowcountry has also paid off handsomely in 2005. Says, Wilderman, “In only 3 months, this year’s total number of weddings booked out here is more than double last year’s total. Seabrook Island creates a sense of romance that rivals anywhere in the Southeast. Combine our award-winning cuisine and service
with the beauty of the coast and you have a wedding location unlike any other.”

Located on the southern coast of historic Charleston, South Carolina, Seabrook Island has long been acknowledged as one of South Carolina’s most beautiful barrier islands. Seabrook is home to one of the state’s widest beaches, and Seabrook Island Club golf courses have been designated as the first fully certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary in South Carolina. Nationally recognized tennis facilities and a full service equestrian center add to the unique nature of the island. For more information, please visit www.seabrookislandrealestate.com.

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New Sales Effectiveness 360 Assessment Online

This Assessment will show you - how you "Measure up" in the eight major competencies of Relationship Selling. It's a check-up from the neck up and if you're serious about success you don't want to pass it up.

(PRWEB) March 24, 2005 -- How many sales have you missed lately?

How much personal income did those missed opportunities cost you?

If You're In Sales, How Ready are You for The Next "Big" Sales Opportunity?

If You're In Sales Management - How Ready is Your Sales Team (compared to competitors) for the New Sales Opportunities in today's expanding economy?

Sales Effectiveness 360 is a powerful self-evaluation and coaching tool for experienced veterans and for people new to sales. It measures your current attitudes and aptitudes in 32 critical selling skills.

See how others view your sales effectiveness. Imagine being able to get online feedback from your management team, your peers, your friends, and YES, even your customers.

Our unique Personal and Observer assessments are designed to give you a COMPLETE insight-profile showing your sales readiness in eight very important sales competencies.

If you're a Senior Sales Executive you can now easily determine the overall effectiveness for your entire sales organization and identify the sales training best suited to your sales team. The first step in achieving improved sales performace is having each of your sales representatives complete an online assessment.

As a Sales Manager you can use Sales Effectiveness 360 in a coaching session discussing your observations alongside your sales representative's completed self-assessment report to determine exactly which selling skills need improvement/training. Your coaching will be more precise and tailored to each individual sales rep. Isn't that what you really need to improve overall sales performance?

As a new or veteran Sales Professional you will learn more about your selling effectiveness with this analytical assessment. Which means you can now focus your self-development effort where it matters most - the skills which may be preventing you from multiplying your income.

The Sales Effectiveness 360 Assessment takes approximately 5-8 minutes to complete.

To get even more information visit:
http://www.no-brainersalesprofiles.com

Jim Meisenheimer
My business is your business
(800) 266-1268

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Food Goods Launches a New Line of ‘Culinarily-Inspired’ Soft Goods New Company Launches Apparel and Accessories for the Foodie to Wear in Good Health

Food Goods, a new company based in lower Manhattan that creates goods for foodies, today announced the launch of its collection of culinarily-inspired T-shirts, canvas market totes and aprons.

(PRWEB) March 23, 2005 -- Food Goods, a new company based in lower Manhattan that creates goods for foodies, today announced the launch of its collection of T-shirts, canvas market totes and aprons.

The cornerstone of the collection is the Food Goods T-shirt line with its whimsical and witty imprints. Smile-inducing phrases such as “marinate overnight,” “I dig beets” and “lightly toasted” show not only the wearer’s knowledge of food, but also a delicious sense of humor. Imprinted on 100% cotton, American Apparel pigment dyed shirts, Food Goods’ tees offer a fashionable, colorful way to express your love for food and wine. Other favorites include “I like sweet corn,” “arugula rules,” “deep fried” and “get your Rhône on.”

In addition, Food Goods offers other culinarily-inspired items such as canvas market totes printed with phrases such as “eat local produce,” “garden fresh” and “all natural ingredients;” a perfect solution for the environmentally conscious shopper. The “the cheese stands alone” chef’s apron will delight the passionate cook, and the collection of baby tees (“tater tot”) will delight the passionate cook-to-be.

“We love the food and wine business and the people in it,” said partner Staci Strauss. “We came up with Food Goods to celebrate the industry and create food-inspired clothing and accessories that are intended be worn in good health.”

“If it’s true that we are what we eat, then it may be that we wear what we are,” said Craig McCord. “The food industry has so many delicious terms that should be commemorated, and we wanted to do that with a smile.”

Food Goods™ is a line of culinarily -inspired soft goods such as t-shirts, aprons and tote bags that featuring words and phrases that appeal to people with a passion for food and wine. The company was founded by Staci Strauss and Craig McCord in 2004 to celebrate the food industry, and is based in Lower Manhattan. Food Goods offerings will expand in mid-2005 to include other items such as hats, sweatshirts and cutting boards.

More styles and information can be found online at www.foodgoods.com.

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Carbsense Foods, Inc. Changes Name to Eat Well Be Well Foods, Inc.

Carbsense Foods, Inc., a well established sugar-free foods source for diabetic and weight-conscious consumers, is changing its name to Eat Well Be Well Foods, Inc., effective April 1. The name better reflects the company’s position as the leading innovator and provider of genuinely healthy, great-tasting foods that assist in the prevention and management of diabetes and combat obesity.

HOOD RIVER, OR (PRWEB) March 23, 2005 -- Carbsense Foods, Inc., a well established sugar-free foods source for diabetic and weight-conscious consumers, is changing its name to Eat Well Be Well Foods, Inc., effective April 1. The name better reflects the company’s position as the leading innovator and provider of genuinely healthy, great-tasting foods that assist in the prevention and management of diabetes and combat obesity.

“Our new name conveys to consumers that our products are not part of a fad weight loss program that comes and goes, rather they are staples that allow you to maintain a healthy diet for a lifetime,” says Jim Keller, president of Eat Well Be Well Foods, Inc. “This company was founded to provide foods that truly benefit people battling weight issues and confronting diabetes. We are personally attached to this struggle since one of our three founders is a diabetic. We remain committed to not only providing healthy alternative food sources, but also to making sure consumers view us as their partner in this cause. The Eat Well Be Well name will assist us in effectively communicating this message.”

Unlike other companies that claim to provide healthy, sugar-free products, Eat Well Be Well (EWBW) offers a variety of food products that are both sugar-free and do not contain sugar-alcohols that are commonly known to cause intestinal discomfort and can adversely affect diabetics. And because the products taste great, they are also a healthy food alternative for food lovers, in general, looking to manage blood glucose levels and maintain a healthy body.

"EWBW’s full line of current products will remain the same, as will the key individuals who manage the business," the company said. EWBW will announce its new brand offerings targeting diabetes prevention and management in the weeks ahead.
Eat Well Be Well Foods, Inc., headquartered in Hood River, Oregon, cares deeply about the health and welfare of its customers and will continue to create great tasting products that really work.

For more information or to request a photograph, please contact:
Kevin Dalrymple
Carbsense Foods, Inc.
770-474-9400 ext. 202
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Marler Clark Files Salmonella Lawsuit Against Paramount Farms on Behalf of Clients Sickened after Eating Contaminated Almonds

Marler Clark, the Seattle foodborne illness law firm, filed a lawsuit Wednesday on behalf of seven people who became ill with Salmonella Enteriditis infections after eating Paramount Farms raw almonds between September, 2003 and May, 2004. The lawsuit was filed in the South Judicial District of the Los Angeles County Superior Court.

(PRWEB) March 23, 2005 -- Marler Clark, the Seattle foodborne illness law firm, and Martinez & Potter, a respected Los Angeles law firm, filed a lawsuit Wednesday on behalf of seven people who became ill with Salmonella Enteriditis infections after eating Paramount Farms raw almonds between September, 2003 and May, 2004. The lawsuit was filed in the South Judicial District of the Los Angeles County Superior Court (Case No. NC036770).

All seven plaintiffs had Salmonella infections linked to almonds manufactured and sold by Paramount Farms. Paramount Farms recalled roughly eighteen million pounds of almonds in May, 2004 after the CDC traced the Salmonella illnesses of 29 people in twelve states and Canada to consumption of Paramount’s raw almonds between September, 2003 and May, 2004.

“We have been working to settle our clients’ Salmonella claims against Paramount Farms for almost a year now,” said William Marler, managing partner of Marler Clark. “Unfortunately, Paramount has not made reasonable offers to our clients to settle their claims”

The plaintiffs are residents of California, Washington, and Arizona. Marler Clark previously filed Salmonella lawsuits against Paramount Farms on behalf of a Kennewick, Washington family and a Renton, Washington, man who suffered from reactive arthritis, a complication of Salmonella infection.

“At this point, we feel that the only chance of obtaining just compensation for our clients is letting a jury decide the value of these claims,” Marler concluded.

Background: Marler Clark (www.marlerclark.com) is known as the premiere foodborne illness law firm in the United States. The firm recently settled the claims of fifty people who became ill with Salmonella poisoning after eating at a Chili’s restaurant outside Chicago. The Marler Clark attorneys have litigated on behalf of over 1,000 victims of Salmonella outbreaks in the last ten years, and have obtained record verdicts and settlements on behalf of thousands of people infected with Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A, Listeria, Shigella, Norwalk Virus, and Campylobacter. Recoveries to date are in excess of $175 million.

See the firm’s Salmonella litigation site (www.salmonellalitigation.com), its site about Salmonella (www.about-salmonella.com), and the Salmonella blog (www.salmonellablog.com).

For additional information, contact Suzanne Schreck at 206-346-1879 or e-mail protected from spam bots.

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Sanitation Strategies Launches Online Resource for Food Safety Professionals

SanitationTools.com, designed as an online resource for food safety professionals looking for the latest available food sanitation equipment and food safety related products. Sanitation Strategies, LLC (sanitatioinstrategies.com) has emerged as a leading hygienic solutions provider to the life science and food processing marketplace.

OKEMOS, MI (PRWEB) March 23, 2005 -- The necessity for food processors to apply all available resources to their food safety effort is here to stay. Food safety professionals must cope with an ever-changing playing field in their quest to produce safe food for consumers. To accomplish this daunting challenge, food processing companies require cutting edge technology that reduces microbial contamination, increases shelf life, and ensures the safety of the consumer. Sanitation Strategies, LLC, an Okemos, MI, based hygienic solutions company, has launched their new e-commerce web site SanitationTools.com, designed as an online resource for food safety professionals looking for the latest available food sanitation equipment and food safety related products.

SanitationTools.com will be introduced to the world of food safety at this weeks FOOD SAFETY SUMMIT in Washington DC. SanitationTools.com offers a broad line of sanitation products and equipment such as foamers, foggers, chemical dispensers, sanitizer sprayers, sanitation training videos, food contact sanitizing wipes, and many others. For more information please visit: http://www.sanitationtools.com

"Traditionally, food sanitation equipment and related food safety products have only been available through the food processor's sanitation chemical supplier. The challenge for the food processor is that they don't always get exposure to the latest food safety and sanitation equipment technology. In some cases, the chemical supplier themselves are not aware of new and more effective ways of cleaning and sanitizing the food processing environment. SanitationTools.com provides an excellent resource for the food safety professional in their search to find the best hygienic solutions for their particular processing environment," said Sherman L. McDonald, President of Sanitation Strategies, LLC.

McDonald continued, "SanitationTools.com was conceived with the goal of bringing together the broadest online selection of food sanitation equipment available. We have also brought together related equipment to the sanitation process that helps address the safety of sanitation employees while they clean. Eye wash stations, safety showers, right-to-know stations, and lockout kits are available to help provide a safer work environment for the food sanitation employee. We like to think we help address not only food safety but also employee safety. In addition, SanitationTools.com is an excellent cost reduction vehicle for food processors. The vast majority of food processing companies use sanitation equipment provided on a loaned basis from their chemical supplier.

The food processor does not see the sanitation equipment they use as a capital expenditure under the loaned program, however, they are paying for the equipment they use in the price of the chemicals they purchase. The catch for the food processor is that they are often paying for their sanitation equipment many times over. The standard practice is for the chemical supplier to calculate the cost of the loaned equipment they are supplying the food processor and to add a surcharge to the price per gallon to cover the cost of the loaned equipment.

In most cases, the loaned equipment is paid for in the per gallon cost within 12 – 18 months, after which, the chemical vendor typically keeps the surcharge in place. I have seen some cases where the food processor actually has paid for their loaned equipment five to ten times over because the surcharge remains in place long after the equipment was paid for. Food processors can often reduce their overall sanitation costs by owning their sanitation equipment and negotiating a lower price per gallon for the sanitation chemicals from their chemical vendor."

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March 22, 2005

"Pope Hat Chip" Auction Reaches 25,000 Viewers - Imposter Chip Also Appears on eBay

The Doritos® corn chip that some say resembles the Pope’s Mitre hat has reached the 25,000 viewer mark on auction site eBay.

Salem, MA (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) March 22, 2005 -- The Doritos® corn chip that some say resembles the Pope’s Mitre hat has reached the 25,000 viewer mark on auction site eBay. The chip, listed last weekend by The Chadwick family of Salem, Mass. has had quite the publicity campaign which includes the chip’s own website (www.PopeHatChip.com), a webcam and now a theme song. A parody of the theme from "The Love Boat," the song is available for download at the chip’s website. The webcam has been put up to assure bidders that the chip is being kept safe and secure during the remaining hours of the auction.

Why all the bother for a single Doritos chip? "We’re having some fun with this, for sure," said family spokesperson, Rich Chadwick. "The Pope’s health is improving and Easter week is here – why not share this with the world?" Chadwick, 37, owner of an audio/video production company in the Boston area, MultiMediaPros found the chip while watching TV with his family last Saturday evening.

In what appears to be a frenzy of chip auction fever, a copy-cat chip has appeared on eBay from Canada. The second chip seems to have been broken to match the shape of the Chadwick’s chip and has yet to receive any bids. As of Tuesday morning the bid for the "original" chip was up to over $850. The auction ends tonight at 9:15 pm eastern time.

Link to the eBay auction page: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5565234667

Link to the Chip’s website: http://PopeHatChip.com

Contact:
Rich Chadwick
MultiMediaPros
978-740-3922, x201 (after hours: x251)

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Nando's Peri Peri Sauces & Bizet's Carmen Win Berlin Film Festival 1st out of 40000

Nando’s Chickenland recently sponsored the making of the South African version of U-Carmen that takes place in the black shanty town of eKhayelitsha near Cape Town. The entire cast and production team are not only South Africans but this is the first time they were involved in a major movie production. Nando’s and the entire South African nation are celebrating U-Carmen being awarded the Golden Bear for best Film at the 55th annual Berlin International Film Festival.

(PRWEB) March 22, 2005 -- Taunting your Taste Buds, Oral Satisfaction and Portuguese Fly are great descriptions of Nando’s Chickenland. What is Nando’s Chickenland? Peri-Peri Sauces imported from South Africa. One may not see the relationship between Nando’s Peri Peri Hot Sauces and Bizet’s Carmen the Italian Opera.

Nando’s Chickenland recently sponsored the making of the South African version of U-Carmen that takes place in the black shanty town of eKhayelitsha near Cape Town. The entire cast and production team are not only South Africans but this is the first time they were involved in a major movie production. Nando’s and the entire South African nation are celebrating U-Carmen being awarded the Golden Bear for best Film at the 55th annual Berlin International Film Festival.

Clive Rock CEO of Nando’s Chickenland Inc. said, “This was a truly a great South African accomplishment between South Africans of business, the people, and the country. The Berlin International Film Festival has recognized this accomplishment and hopefully the Oscars will too.

When this epic movie wins an Oscar and hits the local video store be sure watch it with a big bowl of Nando’s Peri- Peri Popcorn. (Recipe below).

Nando’s Chickenland Peri-Peri Hot Pepper Sauces, Marinades and Cooking Sauces are available throughout California in upscale gourmet specialty stores and major supermarkets such as Albertson’s, Bristol Farms, Safeway, Ralph’s and Vons.

Peri Peri is the 400 year old Afro/Portuguese blending of the African Bird’s eye chili pepper with citrus, garlic and local spices.

Nando’s Peri Popcorn
Serves 4-6
1 Bag microwave popcorn (plain)
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 tablespoon Nando’s Peri Hot Sauce or Peri Garlic Sauce
Salt to taste
• Follow directions on popcorn and cook as directed
• Melt butter or margarine in microwave
• Remove butter or margarine from microwave and stir in Nando’s Peri Hot or Garlic Sauce
• While popcorn is still in bag pour in the butter and Nando’s mixture, fold down top of bag and shake vigorously
• Pour in bowl and serve, add salt as desired

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Vibratory Screeners Optimize Product Throughput in the Food Ingredient Industry

Compact food processing equipment for scalping and sizing materials enables Farbest Brands to optimize product throughput/equipment uptime, while meeting highest quality sanitation requirements

(PRWEB) March 22, 2005 -- Farbest Brands supplies food ingredients to large and small manufacturers for everything from proteins and vitamins to sweeteners, preservatives and specialty products. To meet customer demands, Farbest imports worldwide ingredients for distribution or further manufacturing in its Columbus, Ohio plant, and uses specialized food processing equipment such as compact, vibratory screeners to successfully do so.

Farbest’s ingredients must not only be top quality but also designed to mix, blend or liquefy according to each customer’s production and quality standards. They must meet strict quality, hygiene, and safety standards including HACCP, as well as critical JIT delivery schedules. This requires flexibility, efficiency, and the right equipment to minimize downtime while achieving needed throughput. For Farbest, this meant choosing the right fine mesh separators to efficiently screen food powders and liquid slurries to ensure final product quality.

“When it comes to flat screening, we need to move large volumes of material through rooms with limited space,” explains Dennis Cowles, Farbest Maintenance Manager. “It’s important to have vibrating screeners that are not too large, not easily damaged, and easy to clean.”

While these requirements may seem simple, they are not always easy to achieve. Some equipment designs are prone to breakdown, such as screen tearing during high-volume operation. Various designs have components that can vibrate loose and enter the product stream below the mesh screen. Cleaning these screens to meet stringent safety and hygiene requirements, such as HACCP, can also be tedious and time consuming without the right equipment.

To avoid these problems, Farbest Brands uses a high-capacity, 36-inch vibratory Compact Screener from Russell Finex (www.russellfinex.com), a Pineville, NC-based food processing equipment manufacturer that supplies filters, separators, and other equipment to improve product quality, enhance productivity, safeguard worker health, and ensure that powders and liquids are contamination-free.

Because screening is a primary operation for ingredient manufacturers like Farbest, Cowles felt the compact screeners would benefit his operation.

“The compact screening equipment, used for scalping (removing larger contaminants), enables us to use more of the production rooms for material, and eliminates the need for a costly conveyor to transport material from one room to another,” Cowles says.

Durability also influenced Cowles’ decision. “Since these use wire mesh screens, we don’t have to worry about the screens tearing or pulling loose like those made of nylon,” he says.

As a food ingredient supplier, hygiene is a priority at Farbest. Chemical and physical tests are regularly conducted in-house, while micro testing is entrusted to certified laboratories.

“Many screeners require a lot of time-consuming tear-downs for cleaning, which detracts from productivity,” Cowles explains. “But the design of this screener is simple, which makes it easy to knock down and clean to our stringent requirements.”

Cowles adds that while some screening equipment has commercial hardware such as nuts and springs exposed to the material screened, the Russell unit does not, which eliminates the risk of hardware vibrating loose to enter the product stream.

In addition to supplying screeners, Russell Finex has served a variety of industries worldwide for over 70 years, with applications in food, chemicals, adhesives, plastisols, paint, coatings, pharmaceuticals, metal powders and ceramics.

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The 2nd Ingredient Based Obesity Solutions Conference

Today’s consumers have become avid label readers. Becoming more educated on the benefits and harmful effects of commonly used ingredients and demanding from Food & Beverage manufacturers that they deliver foods that not only meet consumers’ basic nutritional requirements, but that these foods are also tasty, safe, convenient, of good economical value. Food and ingredient manufacturers play an important role in creating and marketing products to meet the needs of various segments. And would also inevitably assist in combating the obesity and health crisis affecting the nation.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) March 22, 2005 -- The 2nd Ingredient Based Obesity Solutions conference – taking place June 8-9, 2005 in Chicago, IL – will cover the latest research information and technologies that assist the food industry in preparing products that are not only nutritious but that can aid in the alleviation of the obesity crisis. The industry has to defend itself against the current onslaught by the media and other research organizations citing processed foods and its ingredients to be the main cause for obesity. This conference gives ammunition to the food and beverage manufacturers and ingredient suppliers regarding the processes and technological solutions available to combat the obesity epidemic.

The conference will address current issues and attendees will take away an update on obesity legislative issues and how they impact the industry; best practices in maintaining profitability with the current consumer nutritional trends; new developments in childhood obesity epidemic; issues surrounding the role of functional foods and nutraceuticals; as well as exploring the option of nutraceuticals. Additional sessions will examine manipulating food ingredients to enhance perception and encourage consumption, creating formulations to replicate “healthy and nutritious” fried foods, and educating consumers on the functions of food ingredients.

Respected presenters include Professor and Chairman, Food Marketing, St. Joseph's University, John Lord; Professor in the Department of Science & Human Nutrition at the University of Maine, Marie Camrie; Dr. Richard Mattes, Professor from the Purdue University; Dr.Eric Rimm, Associate Professor of Epidemiology and Nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health; the Innovations Research Scientist with Bunge Oil, Marialuci Almeida; and the VP Marketing and New Product Development at Ocean Nutrition Canada, Ian Lucas.

This event could not be possible without the support of US Food Safety & Nutrition Magazine, and Nutritional Outlook.

About marcus evans
marcus evans, one of the world’s leading business information companies, is dedicated to the provision of global business intelligence and information to assist in strategic and effective decision-making. Established in 1983, the company’s international network of offices creates major sector-focused events for business learning and networking opportunities across a variety of industries and professions.

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March 21, 2005

White Paper Offers Dairy Managers Options in Meeting Strict New Federal Pasteurization Testing Regulations

A new white paper, entitled “Pasteurization Testing in a Stricter Regulatory Environment,” is available to help U.S. dairy lab managers meet new, more demanding Federal pasteurization testing regulations that have gone into effect on March 1st

Norwood, MA (PRWEB) March 21, 2005 -- A new white paper, entitled “Pasteurization Testing in a Stricter Regulatory Environment,” is available to help U.S. dairy lab managers meet new, more demanding Federal pasteurization testing regulations that have gone into effect on March 1st

As of March 1, 2005, dairy lab managers using the Scharer method of visual ALP colorimetric testing no longer comply with U.S. Food and Drug Administration pasteurization testing requirements. On that date, new ALP detection criteria of 350 mU (3 micrograms) per liter (0.075% raw milk equivalent) went into effect.

The white paper, “Pasteurization Testing in a Stricter Regulatory Environment,” reviews the new ALP testing options and explains their benefits to dairy process control and productivity. The paper also examines the Fluorophos® Test System, from Advanced Instruments, Inc. – which exceeds the new ALP detection criteria and enables lab managers to rapidly monitor their production system’s performance and anticipate quality control problems before they reach statutory limits.

Download a free copy of the white paper – “Pasteurization Testing in a Stricter Regulatory Environment” – at http://www.aicompanies.com/fluorophos, or request a copy by calling, toll-free, 1-800-225-4034

About Advanced Instruments
Founded in 1955, Advanced Instruments, Inc. is a leading supplier of analytical instruments and test kits for the food, dairy, and industrial microbiology markets. Based in Norwood, Massachusetts, USA, the company also produces Fiske® Associates brand diagnostic instruments and operates Spiral Biotech, Inc., and Delta Instruments as wholly-owned subsidiaries. A worldwide network of direct sales people and independent distributors supports Advanced Instruments’ products. The company can be found online at http://www.aicompanies.com/ or contact customer service at 800-225-4034 or +1-781-320-9000

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Northern California Beer Corporation Says No Doubt about Our Beer Being Sexy

About Great Sex Brewing, Inc. - GSB contract brews its unique Adam & Eve Ale recipe. By engaging the malt beverage market in the inherent humor of its brand, and partnering with quality-minded craft brewers with excess capacity, GSB has expanded throughout Northern California and into Nevada. For more information contact: Jeff Talbot at 530-275-2705, or visit the website at: www.greatsexbrewing.com

Redding, CA (PRWEB) March 21, 2005 -- Great Sex Brewing, Inc. (GSB) owners Doug and Jeff Talbot give beer drinkers a sexy tongue-in-cheek name to play with when ordering, or interact with online at their entertaining and informative website: www.greatSEXbrewing.com, recently launched to bolster recognition and growth.

Doug and Jeff say, "Fun is unlimited when customers ask, 'May I have some Great Sex please'?" What gets served up is an ice-cold bottle of Adam & Eve Ale wrapped in a handsome artful label of the timeless “Garden of Eden” theme. "You can't believe the endless variety of double-entendre sayings patrons are coming up with, decree the ( Gemütliche Brothers ) --- it’s just hilarious. And people keep telling us, 'This beer is great'." Doug and Jeff are happy with these positive responses but are not surprised. "We can all use more humor in our lives ---- smiles equate with healthy hearts. What could be more relaxing for adults than enjoying an excellent beer while having some imaginative fun at the same time. Our choice ale presents a clean, crisp, slightly sweet flavor---coupled with the surprising kick of 6% abv, you’re in for a rare treat."

The Talbots say, "GSB’s timely entry into the microbrew arena is perfect. It provides a quality product enhanced by a sexy universal theme, appealing to both young and mature consumers, at a time when the beer industry is experiencing lost market ground to the wine and distilled spirits competition. This beer received instant recognition by placing second in a national contest for its slogan: ‘Brewed with Love...Consumed with Passion’."

Adam & Eve Ale, produced in Roseville, CA, is available to 15 Northern California counties including the San Francisco Bay Area and is expanding. The website features the corporation's marketing/partnership strategy; brewing/distribution networks; affiliate brand methodology and merchandise.

Adam and Eve of the Month Contest. GSB is hosting a national competition for prizes that calls for participants to submit imaginative tasteful photos along with their sayings. Winners will be featured on the website. Interested individuals are invited to enter the contest online or by mail. Consult contest rules at: www.greatsexbrewing.com/contest.htm

Accompanying Great Sex Brewing's genesis into the alcohol beverage industry is long-established Redding, CA business, T-Shirts Unlimited (www.t-shirtsunlimited.com), owned by Boris Potetenieff. They will exclusively produce and distribute GSB apparel for the international marketplace.

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March 20, 2005

Society Endorses Expanded Use of Food Irradiation

The American Nuclear Society endorses the Food and Drug Administration's policy of using the technology of food irradiation to improve the safety of America's food supply.

La Grange Park, IL (PRWEB) March 20, 2005 -- The Board of Directors of the American Nuclear Society (ANS) approved updates to its Position Statement No. 28 on Food Irradiation that are now available to the public.

"Public attention has been drawn to food-borne illness because it has the potential to affect everyone," explained the chair of the ANS Public Policy committee, Herb Fontecilla, "Food irradiation is a safe and effective solution." The Board action reiterates support for the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) approval of the irradiation of meat and urges the FDA to increase its efforts to expand the use of radiation for the treatment of additional foods.

Position statements represent the Society's opinions on issues of interest to the general public and policy makers. All positions can be viewed at www.ans.org/pi/ps. The Society develops positions based on related technical papers and input from the professional membership. The Board approved Position Statement No. 28 on March 15, 2005

ANS, established in 1954, is a professional organization of scientists and engineers devoted to the applications of nuclear science and technology. Its 10,500 members come from diverse technical disciplines ranging from physics and nuclear safety to operations and power, and from across the full spectrum of the national and international nuclear enterprise, including government, academia, research laboratories and private industry.

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Learn the Secrets of Great Barbecue at the Cookshack Barbecue Forum

Have fun while learning how to smoke barbecue that will gain you a reputation as an expert pitmaster.

(PRWEB) March 20, 2005 -- With almost 4,700 members, Cookshack’s Barbecue Forum is one of the most popular barbecue destinations on the internet. Members regularly log in to forums to discuss recipes, techniques, competition cooking and more. The membership ranges from beginners to barbecue competition winners, teachers and authors.

Under the leadership of the “Smokin’ Okie” the forum has flourished in its 5 year history. Smokin’, whose real name is a well-kept secret, keeps forum members’ experience informative, educational and entertaining by contributing his smoking experience. In addition, he has published a series of “101 Guides” to everything from brisket to marinades, also found at www.cookshack.com

A recipe archive with a search feature is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to find great recipes for marinades, rubs, sauces and accompaniments as well as the main dish. A favorite is the Best of the Forum Sauces, which includes 23 delicious barbecue sauce and marinade recipes as well as guidelines for making your own barbecue sauce.

Cookshack smoker owners can visit Cookshack Smoker Owners to learn more about using their smokers. The Open Forum is not restricted to Cookshack smoker owners, but is open to anyone who wants to talk about barbecue.

Three popular forums cover the bases on competition cooking. Winning cooks as well as wannabe winners talk about how to win and what’s happening with cook-offs around the world. Members include the president of the French Barbecue Association and the World Barbecue Association.

Professionals Only is open to anyone involved in a barbecue business. New members learn from experienced members and avoid beginners’ mistakes as they get their businesses off and running.

Jump right in and start asking questions when you join the Cookshack Barbecue Forum at www.cookshack.com
Look under BBQ Fun.

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March 19, 2005

New Comprehensive Restaurant and Cafe Promotion Solution

Unique restaurant promotion system shows 101 ways to make more money in the restaurant and cafe business by using pinpointed marketing promotions, designing more profitable menus, having better trained staff, having accurate financial KPI tracking and using cost reduction systems.

(PRWEB) March 19, 2005 -- Why do some restaurants and cafes thrive while others struggle to stay afloat? "One on the biggest problems in the hospitality industry is that you never have time to develop all the systems, policies and procedures to make your business run more effectively and efficiently. You are too tied up in the day to day operations of your business as you are working in it not working on it." says Andreas Breitfuss, award winning hospitality business growth expert and creator of the new Restaurant Checklists system. "With the Restaurants Checklists system you can drive more new customers through your doors, then squeeze every last dollar out of them and still have them come back for more, time after time."

Restaurant Checklist is a powerful system of hospitality specific spreadsheets, templates, forms, marketing promotions, training programs, menu analysis tools and financial tracking tools to help you solve your problems, systemise your business and provide an easy solution. Not only do you receive all these tools, you also get a summary sheet that will take you through the steps so that you can effectively implement all of the items in the Restaurant Checklist system. Restaurants Checklist includes several modules to cover all aspects of your restaurant or cafe business such as Human Resources, Marketing, Business and financial planning, Customer service, Cost control and Menu management.

The results of using this system are better profits, more motivated staff, repeat customers and a thriving restaurant or cafe business.

For additional information visit http://tinyurl.com/5axyb

About Andreas Breitfuss
Andreas Breitfuss the creator of restaurant checklists has owned and managed some of the most successful cafes, restaurants and hotels in his native Australia and has been involved in the hospitality industry all his life as a second generation hotelier. He currently owns and operates a business development company and helps other business owners in the hospitality industry grow and systemise their businesses.

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Swedish Opera Beer Feeling Its Oats, Cholesterol Lowering OatVantage(TM) Beer Makes Its U.S. Debut

OatVantage is an all-natural, highly concentrated oat bran ingredient that provides 18 times the cholesterol-lowering soluble fiber found in oats.

(PRWEB) March 19, 2005 -- Beverage Marketing USA, Inc., of Paris, Arkansas recently introduced Swedish Opera Beer™, the new light brew that provides 1.5 grams of oat soluble fiber per 12-ounce serving - 54% beta-glucan (the cholesterol reducing compound found in oat bran).

Swedish Opera Beer contains 3.3 percent alcohol by volume and has only 3.9 grams of carbohydrates and just 63 calories per 12 ounce bottle.

Swedish Opera Beer may play an important role in promoting good cardiovascular heath. Nurture, Inc., is the developer, manufacturer and marketer of OatVantage™, the key nutraceutical ingredient in Swedish Opera Beer. OatVantage is a clinically proven cholesterol reducing ingredient with additional heart health benefits in managing blood glucose levels and increasing satiety for weight management. OatVantage is an all-natural, highly concentrated oat bran ingredient that provides 18 times the cholesterol-lowering soluble fiber found in oats.

Research reported by the American Heart Association indicates that for every 10 percent reduction in cholesterol, the risk of death from heart disease decreases 15 percent. In 1997, after reviewing numerous clinical studies, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) determined that diets high in oat bran and low in fat may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease by lowering total and LDL (“bad”) cholesterol levels.

Swedish Opera Beer is a great tasting light brew designed to lower cholesterol levels with the addition of added oat soluble fiber. The beer is brewed separately and the beta-glucan is combined just before bottling. Recent clinical studies have shown that OatVantage may be
used as part of a balanced diet to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. Swedish Opera Beer is geared toward consumers who are looking for a great-tasting, better-for-you brew.

“We have been test marketing Swedish Opera Beer and are extremely pleased with its performance.” says Richard H. Davis, President of Beverage Marketing USA, Inc., “In consideration of the emerging information on the potential health benefits and possible disease prevention qualities of a beta-glucan rich brew along with the natural polyphenolic antioxidants already found in brewed beer. We are confident that Swedish Opera Beer is poised to become the next major nutraceutical brew in promoting good cardiovascular health.” said Davis.* The company is currently finalizing marketing and distribution plans for the product launch. A N/A version is also in the works for the health food market.

It will be available in 12-ounce six-packs. For more information visit: http://www.OatVantage.com

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Contact:
Beverage Marketing USA, Inc.
Richard H. Davis, 479/963-6399
http://www.OatVantage.com

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March 18, 2005

Cornucopia Institute: More Black Marketing Shenanigans from the Organic Dairy Industry?

Non-profit group with undisclosed industry ties attacks Horizon Organic and competing organic dairies.

Churchville, VA (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) March 18, 2005 -- News articles and television broadcasts appearing across the globe have recently profiled a rift within the multi-billion dollar organic milk industry placing industry leader Horizon Organic on the hot seat. ABC News and USA Today are among those reporting on attacks by the Cornucopia Institute, which is described by the news media as a non-profit farm policy research group based in Wisconsin

Blogger Alex Avery’s Milk is Milk blog found at http://www.milkismilk.com/blog.htm exposes holes in the reporting with missing links that suggest this so-called non-profit farm policy group has financial and other undisclosed ties to organic dairy industry interests who are benefiting from the attacks on their competitors. Avery exposes ties between the Cornucopia Institute and Organic Valley – a $160 million organic industry cooperative based in Wisconsin – which the mainstream news media failed to report.

Avery is the research director for the Hudson Institute’s Center for Global Food Issues; his blog addresses marketing issues in the dairy industry which affect consumers, dairy farmers and processors. To learn more, visit http://www.milkismilk.com

Contact:
Alex Avery
Center for Global Food Issues
http://www.cgfi.org
540-337-6354

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WINFUEL Launches First Ever Multi-VitaWIN™

Life is more demanding and more competitive than ever before. Whether or not we realize it we all compete at some level, in varying degrees, for the simple thrill of accomplishment – to win. And so, it is only fitting that a new multi-vitamin, called WINFUEL™, be specially created for those whose lives are dedicated to one thing – winning.

Cedar Knolls, NJ (PRWEB) March 18, 2005 -- Life is more demanding and more competitive than ever before. Whether or not we realize it we all compete at some level, in varying degrees, for the simple thrill of accomplishment – to win. A