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Montclair State University School of Business Team Makes CFA Institute Research Challenge® Final Four

Montclair, NJ (PRWEB) February 14, 2012

The New York Society of Security Analysts (NYSSA) announced that Montclair State University’s School of Business team has won a coveted spot as one of the final four teams in this year’s New York Regional Final of the CFA Institute Research Challenge®.

“I am honored and proud to work with these intelligent and dedicated students,” says Economics and Finance Professor Susana Yu, who co-advises the team along with Associate Professor Herman Sintim.

School of Business team members Francesco Colombo, Stefan Genzor, Drew Heimlich, Michael Polifonte, and Parth Shah bested more than 20 other teams from top area business schools with their written report and presentation on MICROS Systems, Inc, the world’s leading developer of enterprise applications servicing the hospitality and specialty retail industries.

Sponsored by CFA Institute, the Research Challenge is an educational initiative designed to familiarize the next generation of financial analysts with best practices in research. Noted industry professionals teach students how to research and report on a publicly-traded company.

Once the challenge kicked off last fall, the group got to work – even calling MICROS CEO Tom Giannopolous with questions. “We’ve easily contributed over 100 hours each to the Challenge,” says senior business administration major Colombo. “ We dedicated our winter break to this project and our dedication paid off.”

The teams compete by presenting their recommendations and findings to senior Wall Street executives. “As a team we recommended MICROS Systems as a ‘speculative buy,’” says senior Shah.

On Thursday, February 16, the School of Business team will face off against students from Dartmouth College, Fairfield University, and Rutgers University before a panel of expert judges at the NYSSA Conference Center in Times Square. The winning team will advance to the Global Final in Manhattan on April 11, 2012.

“The group has been working diligently since they heard the news,” says Yu. “They spent all of last weekend in school setting up their winning strategy, preparing their official responses to the reviewers’ comments, revising their power-slides, and rehearsing their speeches.”

For team members, the experience has been both educationally and personally

rewarding. First year MBA student Genzor confidently sums it up, “It’s a great experience, which I expect will go all the way through to the world finals.”

Montclair State University

Montclair State University offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs to a highly diverse population of 18,500 students in an expansive university setting combined with an intensive focus on student learning and success. For more information, visit montclair.edu.

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New Book Studies Influence of Apostle John’s Time in Exile

PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. (PRWEB) February 09, 2012

Floyd I. Buffenbarger’s new book “The History of Revelation” (published by WestBow Press) is an in-depth study of the history and cultural setting behind the Book of Revelation as it relates to apostle John’s banishment to the isle of Patmos.

An Excerpt from the book:

Revelation is a book of prophecy of God’s last call to an unbelieving population. A look at the Book of Revelation from a more historical view, viewed from scripture and yet to reveal the future of things to come each step from the Old Testament, until John wrote the book of Revelation in A.D. 96. The people during this era of time would have been familiar with the symbolism the apostle John used and as a result of the teachings of the Old Testament prophets and of the New Testament, apostles.

Buffenbarger examines the history of Asia Minor during this period, noting the roles of early Christians and the persecution of the pre-Christian Roman Empire.

“Patmos, during John’s time, was the place where prisoners were sent live out their last days,” Buffenbarger notes. “Yet today, Patmos is a beautiful Greek island resort in the Aegean Sea, just off the coast of Turkey.”

Buffenbarger believes it impossible to overstate the importance of this study. “The history of Revelation will give us a fresh look at the ancient prophecies of the past, present prophecies, and prophecies well into the future.”

About the Author

Floyd I. Buffenbarger is a past Bible teacher, teaching from 1991 to 1994 on television in Louisville, Kentucky. For the last 30 years he has taught in public and private education, having earned a master’s degree in business from Century University in California and a theology degree from Liberty University in Virginia. Presently, he and his wife live in southern Florida.

WestBow Press is a strategic self-publishing alliance of Thomas Nelson, Inc., the world’s largest Christian publisher, and Author Solutions, Inc. (ASI) — the world leader in the popular self-publishing industry segment. Through this partnership, authors benefit from the rich publishing heritage of Thomas Nelson and the speed-to-market advantages of the ASI self-publishing model. Titles published through WestBow Press are evaluated for sales potential and considered for publication under the Thomas Nelson imprint. Thomas Nelson, Inc. continues to “inspire the world” with distribution of products in more than 100 countries worldwide. For more information, or to start publishing today, visit http://www.westbowpress . c o m or call (866)-928-1240. Follow us @westbowpress on Twitter for the latest news.

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Champion Oil Satisfied with 2011 ARCA Racing Success

Clinton, MO (PRWEB) January 02, 2012

ARCA (Automobile Racing Club of America) is a developmental and professional series for NASCAR. Champion and Win-Tron racked up 19 starts, one win, five top-fives and ten top-10 finishes. The team finished an impressive 10th overall in the final ARCA car owner standings using drivers Matt Merrell, Ryan Wilson, Chris Windom, Joey Miller and Mason Mingus at the controls of the No. 32 Champion Brands Toyota Camry and Dodge Charger this season.

“As an added bonus, everyone at Champion was extremely proud to have been a part of Merrell’s first career ARCA Racing Series victory in the No. 32 car at Berlin Michigan Raceway in July,” said Mike Reddick, VP of Sales for Champion. “The win also provided Champion Racing Oil with terrific exposure and brand awareness.”

Champion Brands, celebrating its 55th year as an industry leader, develops synthetic motor oils for the racing, diesel, classic, vintage, hot rod, muscle car, and the engine builder markets. They manufacture numerous multi-viscosity motor oils with high zinc and phosphorous formulas designed to deliver the correct balance of chemistry to protect vintage and high performance engines, especially those using flat tappet roller cams operating at high RPM’s and requiring high-pressure valve springs.

These “purpose-built” lubricant products contain Champion’s proprietary TVS® (Thermal Viscosity Stabilizer) which extends oil film capacity for better protection at high temperatures. The Champion oils also contain special lubricity modifiers to reduce friction, and unlock the full potential of any engine by providing increased compression, horsepower and torque.

About the company: Champion Brands, LLC, is a globally recognized industry leader in specialty lubricants for over 55 years. Champion also produces and blends over 300 products including fuel, oil, engine additives, and lubricants for the racing, automotive, heavy truck, agricultural, industrial, and specialty markets. For more information contact your nearest Champion Distributor, or call Champion at 800-821-5693. Champion Brands, LLC; 1001 Golden Drive, Clinton, MO, 64735 or go to http://www.championsusechampion . c o m.

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Deepak Chopra Brings The “Kama Sutra” To Digital Platforms For Valentine’s Day; Acclaimed Author’s E-Book & App Explores the Relationship Between Spirituality & Sexuality

DEEPAK CHOPRA’S KAMA SUTRA AND THE SEVEN SPIRITUAL LAWS OF LOVE

NY, NY (PRWEB) February 14, 2012

New York Times bestselling author, Deepak Chopra (The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success, The Book of Secrets), publisher Liquid Comics and online site Intent . c o m, announced today the wide digital release of, “Deepak Chopra’s Kama Sutra and the Seven Spiritual Laws of Love,” a lavishly illustrated book now available across a number of digital E-Book & App platforms for Valentine’s Day. A preview of the entire first chapter of the book is available now for free exclusively on Intent . c o m (http://www.Intent . c o m/).

“The Kama Sutra is many things: a manual for lovemaking, a venerable ancient text of India, a marital aid sneaked furtively into many a bedroom, and to prudes throughout the ages, a scandal. Can it also be described as an inspiring spiritual text? I strongly believe it can,” commented, Deepak Chopra.

Deepak Chopra’s Kama Sutra brings together one of India’s greatest living writers and ambassadors of culture, Deepak Chopra, and India’s most cherished and well-known text, the Kama Sutra. Two thousand years after the Kama Sutra was written, this exciting new interpretation links sexuality and spirituality and their role in connecting lovers emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Chopra’s loyalty to the original Kama Sutra and ability to find its sacredness makes this unique book a modern classic and a definitive version for generations to come.

The book is fully illustrated with lavish paintings created by a group of Indian artists hand selected by Chopra. The text also includes The Seven Spiritual Laws of Love, Chopra’s intensive meditation and affirmation of simple, practical applications that partners can bring to their relationship to enhance and entice their intimacy.

“Deepak Chopra is one of the most acclaimed thought leaders of our generation. We are honored to work with him to bring his unique and meditative exploration of the Kama Sutra to audiences worldwide across digital E-Books and apps as the perfect Valentine’s Day gift,” commented Liquid Comics Co-Founder & CEO, Sharad Devarajan.

The digital book is available through numerous E-Reader and App platforms including Graphicly, Nook, Android, Sony E-Reader and Amazon. A Facebook version of the book, powered by Graphicly, can be purchased and downloaded at http://tinyurl . c o m/ChopraKamaSutra.

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Darwill Installs Océ ColorStream 3500 Inkjet Printing System

Océ ColorStream 3500

Trumbull, CT (PRWEB) February 08, 2012

Océ, a Canon Group Company and an international leader in digital document management, today announced that print provider Darwill has installed the Océ ColorStream® 3500 Inkjet Printing System.

The move is already paying back for the Hillside, Illinois-based print and graphic communications company. “We’re getting work we wouldn’t have been considered for before,” said Troy Van Dyke, Darwill co-owner and VP of sales and marketing. “It’s definitely getting us into more sophisticated, longer run jobs and campaigns.”

Founded in 1951, Darwill has made a name for itself in direct mail by continually changing, adapting and adding services to meet the evolving needs of its customers. An early adopter of digital printing technologies, the company continues to look for ways to differentiate and add value.

That mindset is precisely what prompted Darwill’s purchase of the Océ ColorStream 3500 system. Previously, the company relied on pre-printed shells to add personalization to direct mail for its customers in retail, travel and higher education. “Our lines kept increasing,” said Troy Van Dyke, Darwill co-owner and VP of sales and marketing. “We saw that the inkjet technology would help us streamline that whole operation, get rid of inventory and give us more flexibility with campaigns and personalization,” he said. “The Océ ColorStream 3500 system makes our large scale production much more manageable now, and the system offers a scalable solution as our business grows.”

Flexibility advantage

Print providers like Darwill are increasingly choosing the Océ ColorStream 3500 system for versatility and performance in book publishing and transactional direct mail applications, according to Michael Poulin, Océ Product Marketing Manager. “The greatest benefit with the Océ ColorStream 3500 system is its flexibility,” he said. “It allows you to easily switch from a monochrome system to a full-color system. That simplifies the transition from pre-printed shells to more sophisticated documents with variable personalization and color.”

“The flexibility of the system makes it ideal for companies that want to extend their range of print services and grow their businesses,” said Francis A. McMahon, Vice President, Marketing, Production Printing Systems division of Océ North America. “With the Océ ColorStream 3500 system, Darwill will have the opportunity to expand their capabilities into highly targeted direct mail and transpromo, while delivering more value-added services to customers through high-speed full-color inkjet printing.”

The Océ ColorStream 3500 system prints at 246 feet per minute with a maximum print width of 21.25″. That translates to 536 letter images per minute for a single unit or 1073 letter images per minute for a twin configuration – all at high-resolution, vivid full-color, and maximum monthly print volumes ranging from 16 million to 33 million letter images.

White paper in, full-color product out

The real benefit is for Darwill’s customers. “One of the big things is improving response rates,” said Van Dyke. “Before we could only print a phone number in black. Now, we can put store logos in color and we can produce shorter run campaigns, which helps our customers be more targeted and nimble in their marketing efforts.”

For Mark Pageau, Director of Sales at Darwill, it’s all about giving customers increased flexibility with messaging and time to market. “This gives them the advantage of doing variable and graphics in any color they would like,” he said. “Customers no longer have to be restricted by pre-printed rolls. They can put something into play, and we can be printing it as soon as the job is approved.”

Van Dyke sums it up, “We really can’t do what we want to do without the Océ ColorStream 3500 system.”

About the Océ ColorStream 3500 Inkjet Printing System

The Océ ColorStream 3500 inkjet printing system was unveiled at Canon Expo in Tokyo in November 2010. The high-speed, high-quality, full-color inkjet printer simplifies the transition from monochrome to full-color or even five or six colors. It offers productivity and flexibility for high-speed color and monochrome production of transaction, transpromo, direct mail, book and manual applications. Industry-leading reliability, print quality and media range are testaments to Océ DigiDot® multilevel dot modulation technology.

Enhanced usability and productivity is made possible by a combination of unique features:

HeadSafe technology helps prevent nozzle clogging and minimizes lengthy purging processes. The ability to transition between monochrome-only and full-color printing promotes higher uptime and productivity levels.

Using passive RFID technology, the Océ InkSafe® feature monitors both the proper placement of the ink containers in the press and the ink’s shelf-life.

The Océ ColorStream 3500 inkjet printing system provides consistent high-quality printing. The ability to print at varying speeds during ramp-up acceleration and ramp-down deceleration phases and to stop and restart without paper waste, increases operational efficiency and decreases turn-around time.

The Océ ColorStream 3500 inkjet printing system provides a modular offering in various single and twin configurations from monochrome to full-color up to six color including MICR and spot colors. The production and media flexibility contribute to a future-proof solution that simplifies the transition of applications and business models to more sophisticated documents with variable personalization and smarter communication in color.

About Darwill

Founded in 1951, Darwill is a print and graphic communications company based in Hillside, Illinois. The company provides creative solutions to preparing, printing and distributing communication materials to clients that include higher education, retail, travel, associations and non-profits. The company has been recognized as one of Diversity . c o m’s top 500 diversity-owned businesses and on Crain’s Chicago Business list of largest women-owned firms. For more information, visit http://www.darwill . c o m.

About Océ

Océ is one of the leading providers of document management and printing for professionals. The Océ offering includes office printing and copying systems, high speed digital production printers and wide format printing systems for both technical documentation and color display graphics. Océ is also a foremost supplier of document management outsourcing. Many of the Fortune Global 500 companies and leading commercial printers are Océ customers. The company was founded in 1877. With headquarters in Venlo, The Netherlands, Océ is active in over 100 countries and employs more than 20,000 people worldwide. Total revenues in financial 2010 amounted to approximately €2.7 billion. Océ is listed on Euronext in Amsterdam. For more information visit http://www.oceproductionprinting . c o m.

Océ North America is headquartered in Trumbull, CT, with additional business units in Chicago, IL and Boca Raton, FL. North America represents 34% of Océ’s worldwide revenues, and employment is over 8,000. For more information about Océ North America, visit

http://www.oceproductionprinting . c o m. Outside the U.S., consult http://global.oce . c o m.

Océ and Canon: Stronger together

In 2010 Océ joined the Canon Group of companies with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, to create the global leader in the printing industry. Canon develops, manufactures and markets a growing line up of copying machines, printers, cameras, optical and other products that meet a diverse range of customer needs. The Canon Group comprises over 197,000 people worldwide. Global net sales in 2010 were more than US billion. For more information visit http://www.canon . c o m.

About Canon U.S.A., Inc.    

Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions. Its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), a top patent holder of technology, ranked fourth overall in the U.S. in 2010†, with global revenues of more than US billion and is listed as number five in the computer industry on Fortune Magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies 2011 list. Canon U.S.A. is committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 percent U.S.-based consumer service and support for all of the products it distributes. At Canon, we care because caring is essential to living together in harmony. Founded upon a corporate philosophy of Kyosei – “all people, regardless of race, religion or culture, harmoniously living and working together into the future” – Canon U.S.A. supports a number of social, youth, educational and other programs, including environmental and recycling initiatives. Additional information about these programs can be found at http://www.usa.canon . c o m/kyosei. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company’s RSS news feed by visiting http://www.usa.canon . c o m/rss.

†Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office.

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Valens Point LLC Helps Business Owners Build Sellable Businesses With A New Online Resource TheSellableBiz . c o m

TheSellableBiz . c o m

(PRWEB) February 14, 2012

It is estimated that there are 9 million small business owners in the United States born between 1946 and 1965 and every 57 seconds one of them turns 65, according to a recent New York Times Business News article. That means over 1000 of these business owners turning 65 every day. All of them will transition out of their businesses some day in the future, yet according to a study conducted by White Horse Advisors and Vistage International only about thirteen percent have made a deliberate plan of how this will happen and have built a sellable business. Business owners seeking information and resources on how to build a sellable business and successfully transition out of it in the future have a new resource – TheSellableBiz . c o m a new blog create by Valens Point, LCC

Business owners will find information about how to build a sellable business and how to create a plan that will allow them to leave their business to their best advantage on TheSellableBiz blog site. “We know that transition planning is critical for the successful exit of a business”, states Martin Steinhobel, a Managing Partner at Valens Point and BEI Certified Exit Planner (CExP™). “Unfortunately most business owners don’t start the planning process far enough in advance, if at all. We want to provide a resource to business owners so they can gain a better understanding of what their options are and how to achieve an exit from their business that is right for them.”

“Revenue generation is an important element of building a sellable business”. states Debra Mendes, Valens Point Managing Partner and marketing strategist. “A sellable business will have a demonstrated history of growth and revenue, which is usually the result of building and executing a sound marketing strategy. Valens Point uses the Duct Tape Marketing system for building marketing strategies because it emphasizes a strategic and straightforward approach to small business marketing”. Debra and David C. Smith, also a Managing Partner at Valens Point, are part of the Duct Tape Marketing Consultants network and focus on helping customers implement revenue generation and small business marketing strategy.

The blog will feature content from Valens Point as well as guest bloggers in the areas of small business growth, management and transition.

About TheSellableBiz

Business owners who invest their time, money and energy to build a successful small business often look back and regret not making strategic decisions that would have made their business attractive to others. TheSellableBiz . c o m helps business owners have no regrets. It is a resource for business owners looking to increase the value of their business, implement strategies to create sellability, and prepare for a successful transition.

About Valens Point

Valens Point, LCC helps small business owners increase the value and ‘sellability’ of their companies. Owners should be rewarded for their hard work and personal investment at transition time – we help you achieve this. Valens Point’s services are aimed at increasing revenue and improving profitability systematically and in a manner that helps our clients achieve both their business and personal goals. We deliver measurable results that increase your business value by focusing on the implementation of practical changes based on simple, actionable, and measurable advice.

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Media Brands launches – AirO Massager Masseur Vest

(PRWEB) September 15, 2005

New Air-O-Sage Neck & Back Massager puts 4 powerful motors to work to relieve neck, shoulder and back pain. Relieve stress, massage muscles and soothe fatigue. Gently massages away fatigue and tenderness. Just relax and experience the great feeling of a deep massage, right when you need it! Costs less than one visit to a massage therapist!

Loosens kinks and unties knots of stress and muscle tension. Calms your body and mind. Multifunction control panel gives you total control of all functions. 15 minute automatic timer lets you “set it and forget it” so you can watch TV or just relax while the massager goes to work. After each “workout” your body will tingle with vigor and relief from tension and pain.

Choose from 4 massage modes. Or alternate for maximum relief: heat, wave, pulse, vibrating and tapping.

Automatic 15 minute safety timer

Multiple massage zones-direct massage where you need it: center, sides or all three for maximum relief.

Soothes muscle pain and fatigue

Relaxes muscles

Invigorates the whole body

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Parade or No Parade, Returning Veterans Face Uphill Battle

Rhinebeck, NY (PRWEB) February 14, 2012

As reported by the New York Times, in response to last week’s parade honoring the New York Giants, a growing coalition of veterans, elected officials, and other public figures are calling for a parade to honor veterans returning from Iraq. Whether a parade takes place or not, advocates point to a difficult road ahead, as veterans are faced with complex issues as they attempt to reintegrate into society, and deal with the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI). Omega Institute today announced it will offer four unique programs for veterans in 2012, and scholarships for veterans of any war.

“We see a critical need to support returning vets beyond what the current system is equipped to provide. The road to healing from the trauma of war is complex, and we are honored to offer veterans and their caregivers opportunities to aid in their recovery and reintegration,” said Carla Goldstein, chief external affairs officer at Omega.

For more than 20 years, Omega has been engaged with veterans and family members dealing with issues of PTSD. This year Omega will convene some of the nation’s most forward thinking health experts and veterans’ advocates, to collaborate on best practices in healing modalities in an effort to help more veterans get treatment, more quickly. Additionally, in response to the rise in sexual assault, homelessness, and other issues servicewomen face, Omega will offer a new program specifically for female veterans and active duty servicewomen. Scholarships are available for Military & Veteran Women’s Healing Retreat and The Costs of War, Violence & Denial: A Retreat for Veterans Living with PTSD.

2012 Programs:

The Costs of War, Violence & Denial: A Retreat for Veterans Living with PTSD                    

April 18–22. Open to veterans, their families, and friends. Scholarships are available.

The attempts of traditional counseling and therapy, although valuable, often leave spiritual wounds unaddressed. This veterans retreat teaches many different forms of meditation as a path to healing. Author and Zen Buddhist monk, Claude AnShin Thomas, shares his inspiring story from Vietnam combat to Buddhist practice as a road map for others trapped in cyclical patterns of response from any type of traumatic experience. This retreat is open to people of any religious or spiritual tradition. For scholarship information, please visit,eOmega.org/scholarships or call 845.266.4444, ext. 180.

Veterans, Trauma & Treatment: Best Mind-Body Practices: A Professional Veterans Conference Addressing Resiliency to Recovery                                                                                        

October 12–14. Open to health-care professionals, psychologists, social workers, caregivers, and counselors working with veterans suffering with PTSD and their families.

This conference brings together an unprecedented gathering of experts in trauma and the treatment of trauma for veterans using complementary and alternative medicine. The conference will also touch on resilience studies, and some remarkable trauma prevention work being undertaken with combat and noncombat soldiers. Join Jon Kabat-Zinn, the founding director of the Stress Reduction Clinic and the Center for Mindfulness at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, and other extraordinary keynote speakers and workshop leaders who will discuss many complementary and alternative mind-body approaches. For a complete list of presenters, visit eOmega.org.

Teaching Yoga in Military Communities, Part 2: Advanced Teaching Skills for Addressing Combat-Related Issues                                                                                                                                 October 14–19. Professional training for yoga teachers. Participants need to complete Part 1 (teleseminar) before attending Part 2.

As the United States military adopts more evidence-based, mind-body approaches and seeks to hire competent instructors, specialized training focused on military culture and combat-related conditions will be a great benefit. This 5-day certification program for yoga teachers, provides a solid foundation in the art and science of teaching yoga in a military setting. Seasoned teachers, with medical, mental health, and military backgrounds, who have significant experience teaching yoga to servicemen and servicewomen, will train teachers in the effective use of yoga for post-deployment physical and psychological conditions.        

Military & Veteran Women’s Healing Retreat                                                                            

October 14–19. This program, including room and board, is available at no cost to qualified female veterans or active duty women in the military.

With the alarming rise of sexual assault in the military, and many other unique challenges, the wounds of war often run deeper and longer for female veterans. Retired Maj. Nisha Money, former chief of United States Air Force Fitness, and a team of healing arts therapists, along with financial, employment, and life-skill reintegration experts, will guide attendees through a variety of holistic healing modalities and other helpful resources. For an application and complete list of teachers, visit eOmega.org.

About Omega Institute for Holistic Studies

Founded in 1977, Omega Institute for Holistic Studies is the nation’s most trusted source for wellness and personal growth. As a nonprofit organization, Omega offers diverse and innovative educational experiences that inspire an integrated approach to personal and social change. Located on 195 acres in the beautiful Hudson Valley, Omega welcomes more than 23,000 people to its workshops, conferences, and retreats in Rhinebeck, New York, and at exceptional locations around the world. eOmega.org    

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K’NEX® Celebrating 20 years of American Made Toys

Hatfield, PA (PRWEB) February 06, 2012

K’NEX, the only US construction toy company focused on Building Worlds Kids Love™, will be celebrating 20 years of American Made toys with retailers and fans alike at the Javits Convention Center in New York during American International Toy Fair®, being held February 12th through the 15th.

“Celebrating our 20th year by sharing our new product line with the media and our valued retail partners is exciting,” said Michael Araten, President and CEO of K’NEX and The Rodon Group. “K’NEX is proud to be able to offer consumers high-quality toys at a reasonable cost—90% of which are made right here in the USA.”

Founded in 1992, K’NEX maintains its commitment to continued manufacturing in the United States. At a time when most toys are made overseas, K’NEX has become America’s Building Toy Company–over 90% of its parts are manufactured by its sister company, The Rodon Group. The Rodon Group has been in business since 1956, and is an eco-friendly manufacturing facility in Hatfield, PA that has manufactured over 30 billion parts for K’NEX over the past twenty years.

Products being shown in the K’NEX booth (#5279) at NY Toy Fair are developed for children ages 2-12 and include the highly anticipated Angry Birds®-licensed K’NEX building sets in addition to new product launches from K’NEX, KID K’NEX®, K’NEX Classics, Sesame Street®, NASCAR®, Monster Jam®, Tinker Toy®, and Mario Kart Wii®-licensed K’NEX building sets.

For more information please stop by our booth at Toy Fair – booth #5279,

or contact Kate Loffio at kloffio(at)knex(dot)com for a copy of our digital press kit.

MEDIA INQUIRIES WELCOME

About K’NEX Brands

Founded in 1992, K’NEX Brands, the world’s most innovative construction toy company, was established to make and sell what has become one of the world’s leading integrated construction systems for children. Winner of over 200 international awards and recognitions, K’NEX is America’s building toy company focused on Building Worlds Kids Love, and encourages youngsters to “imagine, build and play.” For more information, please visit http://www.knex . c o m.

About The Rodon Group

The Rodon Group is an ISO 9001-2008 certified plastic injection molder. In business since 1956, the Rodon Group makes billions of parts each year in its 125,000 square foot facility. With over 106 injection molding presses, Rodon is one of the largest family-owned and operated injection molders in the United States. The Rodon Group serves a diverse group of industries including consumer products, medical, construction, pharmaceutical and toys. Since 1992, Rodon has manufactured over 30 billion parts for the K’NEX building toy system, and is a subsidiary of K’NEX Brands, L.P. For more information please visit http://www.rodongroup . c o m.

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Holly Robinson Peete Renews Her Vows Wearing De Beers Diamond Jewellery

Holly Robinson Peete Wearing De Beers Diamond Jewellery, courtesy of Christian Oth Studio

New York, NY (PRWEB) February 14, 2012

After 17 years of marriage, Holly Robinson Peete and former NFL star Rodney Peete, renewed their vows on top of the Empire State Building. Peete was wearing beautiful pieces from De Beers diamond jewellery for this occasion:

    De Beers Arpeggia three-line diamond bracelet (209 diamonds set in white gold, ,000)
    De Beers Arpeggia five-line diamond bracelet (341 diamonds set in white gold, ,000)
    De Beers Lea diamond bracelet (63 diamonds set in platinum, ,000)
    De Beers Marquise micropave diamond earrings (140 diamonds set in platinum, 0,000)

Celebrity event planner Colin Cowie created this event, as well as designing the couple’s 1995 ceremony. De Beers Diamond Jewellers will also partner with Colin Cowie Weddings on February 14th for the annual Valentine’s Day Weddings Event, held at the Empire State Building, the iconic landmark on the world’s most romantic day of the year. Four lucky couples will exchange De Beers wedding bands and say “I do” after receiving their own private, personalized wedding ceremonies created by Colin Cowie at the Empire State Building on Valentine’s Day, the only time when couples are able to marry at the building.

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THE DE BEERS DIFFERENCE

De Beers Diamond Jewellers is the ultimate destination for diamond jewellery. With over 120 years of diamond experience to draw on, De Beers Diamond Jewellers go well beyond the ‘4C’s’ of cut, clarity, colour and carat weight to capture unmatched Fire, Life, and Brilliance, providing the most beautiful diamonds in the world set in magnificent designs. The creation of timelessly elegant diamond jewellery – from selecting the world’s finest diamonds to impeccable craftsmanship and sophisticated designs – is the De Beers difference, an absolute expression of the Art of Diamond Jewellery.

De Beers is proud to be the only brand to demonstrate the beauty of its diamonds, using the De Beers Iris. This proprietary technology, found in each De Beers store provides clients with an objective way to see the beauty of their diamond through the eyes of an expert.

THE DE BEERS GUARANTEE

Each piece of De Beers jewellery is certified with a De Beers passport and each polished diamond above 0.20 carats is microscopically branded with the De Beers Marque. The De Beers Passport documents the specifications of your diamond jewellery and is your guarantee that every single De Beers diamond is natural, untreated, conflict-free and responsibly sourced and crafted. The De Beers Marque, using technology patented by the De Beers Group, is invisible to the naked eye and ensures that each diamond is individually catalogued in the De Beers diamond registry, confirming its identity as a De Beers official diamond, to provide clients with a total peace of mind.

DE BEERS DIAMOND JEWELLERS

De Beers Diamond Jewellers was established in 2001 as an independently managed and operated company by LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s leading luxury products group, and De Beers SA, the world’s premier diamond mining and marketing company.

A DIAMOND IS FOREVER

A DIAMOND IS FOREVER * is a registered trademark of the De Beers Group

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