Tsunami Carpet Maker Receives Second Consecutive ADEX Award for Design Excellence and Donates Profits to Tsunami Relief Efforts

Tsunami Carpet Maker Receives Second Consecutive ADEX Award for Design Excellence and Donates Profits to Tsunami Relief Efforts

Hansine Pedersen Goran, owner and designer of Current Carpets was awarded today her second Platinum ADEX Award for Design Excellence. Her winning carpet design, “Tsunami” is a thirty foot running wave-shaped carpet in midnight blue. Goran will donate profits to tsunami relief.

The Sea Ranch, CA (PRWEB) February 3, 2005

Hansine Pedersen Goran, owner and designer of Current Carpets was awarded today her second Platinum ADEX Award for Design Excellence. Her winning carpet design, “Tsunami” is a thirty foot running wave-shaped carpet in midnight blue.

“Goran’s commitment to excellence is to be commended. The creative embodiment of her commitment is an inspiration to connoisseurs of fine design everywhere” said John Moses Executive Director of the ADEX Awards and the international Design Journal publication for interior designers and architects.

Goran who designed and hand tufted “Tsunami” prior to the actual tsunami crisis, is donating thirty percent of each “Tsunami” carpet sold to tsunami relief efforts.

Working from a contemporary studio and gallery with an inspirational view of the Pacific Ocean, Hansine Pedersen Goran is a rarity in the business of carpet design. One of only a small handful of people in the United States creating custom hand-tufted contemporary carpets, GoranÂ’s pieces blend the traditional values of old-world craftsmanship with the crisp clean lines of modern design.

While most designers limit clients to a predetermined set of options, GoranÂ’s carpets are available in 85 colors, 252 shades, and five pile types. In addition, she designs non-traditional shapes and sizes that are ideal for contemporary architectural spaces. GoranÂ’s carpets are shipped worldwide in six to eight weeks, compared to the 16-20 weeks required for most other hand-tufted carpets that are typically made outside the United States.

Goran’s carpets are hand-tufted to her specifications by her third-generation hand tufting atelier. She is the only contemporary carpet designer to use licensed Wools of New Zealand, the highest quality of wool labeled as “Fernmark.” This lanolin-rich wool is considered “the wool standard of excellence” and comes from a healthy ecological system in which workers earn a living wage shearing free-range sheep.

Emmy Award winning Broken Sound Productions innovative new series Weekend Makeover will air February 9, 2005 on WETV featuring Current Carpets. “Current Carpets owner Hansine Pedersen Goran was extremely instrumental in helping us modernize a family room in the show’s first makeover project. As you’ll see, her suggestions were right on target” says producer David Warm.

GoranÂ’s carpets and interior designs have been featured in numerous magazine and newspaper articles around the country.

The majority of her clients come through her state-of-the-art web site at www. currentcarpets. com. She credits her success to providing clients with unique contemporary design, museum quality craftsmanship, creative color and texture options and personal service. As an ASID Industry Partner, Goran also works with interior designers and architects around the world. She has a permanent showroom at her gallery in Gualala adjoining The Sea Ranch.

Contact Information:

Hansine Pedersen Goran

Current Carpets

800-485-8980

Www. Currentcarpets. com

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Antepo Extends Relationship with Public i for Strategic Public Relations and Integrated Marketing Services

Antepo Extends Relationship with Public i for Strategic Public Relations and Integrated Marketing Services

Public i will continue to lead Antepo’s current marketing communications and media relations efforts, and support the roll-out of several new product versions and add-on modules in the coming months.

Princeton, NJ (PRWEB) November 14, 2005

Integrated marketing & public relations firm Public i Partners (www. publicipartners. com) today announced that Antepo, Inc. (www. antepo. com) has extended its contract with Public i for strategic public relations and marketing services. Through the agreement, Public i will continue to lead Antepo’s current marketing communications and media relations efforts, and support the roll-out of several new product versions and add-on modules in the coming months.

The agreement follows Public i’s recent success launching Antepo’s OPN System™ XT, the latest edition of the company’s flagship enterprise instant messaging and presence management solution. The launch yielded significant media coverage and hands-on reviews from leading technology industry press, including eWeek, Network Computing, InfoWorld, Computerworld, Business Communications Review, CMP TechWeb’s MessagingPipeline, and InstantMessagingPlanet. com, as well as Frost & Sullivan’s 2005 Technology Innovation Award.

In addition to outbound communications and media relations efforts, Public i will continue to contribute to Antepo’s ongoing marketing efforts with copywriting and messaging development. New to the scope of activities will be an ongoing testimonial campaign, designed to collect customer quotes to further validate the business benefits and technology advantages of OPN System -- for use on the company website and sales material, as well as in media relations.

About Public i

Public i was founded in 2003 to offer a new, integrated approach to public relations and marketing. Specializing in PR strategy and execution, the company works with a network of marketing partners to provide clients with everything they need to present themselves in the public eye – delivering a cost-effective, cohesive marketing effort through a single source. The Public i team has launched successful PR and marketing campaigns for a range of clients in the technology, retail, entertainment, construction, health care, and financial services industries as well as government and non-profit organizations. For more information, call 877-505-2258, or visit www. publicipartners. com.

Contact:

Kevin McLaughlin

Managing Partner, Public i

877-505-2258 x902

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At Risk for Diabetes or Heart Disease and Confused About Where to Turn, or What Diet Plans Best Suit Your Health and Your Lifestyle? New Website Can Help

At Risk for Diabetes or Heart Disease and Confused About Where to Turn, or What Diet Plans Best Suit Your Health and Your Lifestyle? New Website Can Help

For those at-risk for heart disease or diabetes, a chronic illness that occurs when the body fails to process sugar correctly, understanding diet and nutrition is a must and can even prevent the onset of Type II diabetes. Because of this, a new website provides diet reviews, a glycemic chart index, and access to top diet plans on the market today, providing a trusted go-to resource for those looking for life-changing nutrition information.

Denver, CO (PRWEB) September 7, 2007

Being diagnosed as at-risk for heart disease or diabetes can be very disconcerting for anyone, and with changes in diet and exercise inevitable for an optimal outcome, most newly-diagnosed individuals, and even those who have been living with these dangerous pre-cursors for a time, find themselves scrambling to wade though the virtual sea of information on applicable nutrition, further negatively impacting an already difficult time.

Recognizing this, a website called GlycemicEdge. com now brings together the most trusted resources, information and access to the top-rated glycemic-controlled diets on the market today, cutting through the confusion (and the hype) related to using diet and nutrition to control weight and related health concerns, such as diabetes.

Diabetes, which is a serious, chronic health condition that makes the body unable to produce insulin (also known as the hunger hormone) and properly break down sugar (glucose) in the blood, can plague children and adults, with Type II diabetes preventable, and even treatable with diet management.

Symptoms of diabetes include:
Hunger Thirst/Dehydration Excessive Urination Weight Loss

According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), there are nearly 21 million children and adults in the United States, or 7% of the population, currently battling diabetes. Of these 21 million, the ADA estimates that 14.6 million have already diagnosed and more than 6 million people remain unaware that they have the disease.

The treatment of diabetes may eventually require daily insulin injections, and always requires proper nutrition and regular exercise. And, one of the most significant developments in diet and nutrition that will lower damaging high blood sugar (which is associated with diabetes, weight gain and heart disease), is the popular glycemic index diets, (GI diets) which work to help control the amount of "bad" sugar (or "bad carbohydrates") a body receives, thereby better regulating the body's insulin production.

To achieve this, GI diets reduce the intake of refined carbohydrates and sugary foods, while increasing the intake of healthy carbohydrates healthy from fruits and vegetables. These diets also include high-quality fats, lean proteins (such as chicken, fish and leaner cuts of red meat) and lower-fat dairy foods (such as low-fat cheeses).

This explains why GI diets are also among the most effective weight-loss plans, making the GI strategies effective tools for batting the bulge and harmful health conditions such as diabetes and heart disease.

Simplifying the GI diet and nutrition information and helping site visitors to navigate through the oftentimes overwhelming GI diet plan waters, http://www. GlycemicEdge. com provides no-nonsense comprehensive glycemic index chart values for the most popular foods, making management of weight, the symptoms of pre-diabetes and even Type II diabetes a much easier process -- with everything available with just a few quick clicks of a mouse.

"The great thing about glycemic index diet plans is how you learn a realistic approach to nutrition," said Wayne Becker, an editor with GlycemicEdge. com. "The GI Diet isn't a fad diet. It's not a celebrity diet or a hype plan -- it's real, sensible nutrition that teaches you foods you can follow for the rest of your life, and at GlycemicEdge. com, we help you get start off on the right and keep you there, providing the information and resources to keep your diet on track."

About http://www. glycemicedge. com
Glycemic Edge is an information, research, and knowledge-sharing site focused on nutrition plans related to the Glycemic Index. The website was created specifically for those looking to learn about Glycemic Index (GI) diets, and provides an arsenal of tools that can be used to chisel out long-term diet success, including a helpful glycemic index chart, which lists the glycemic values for the most popular foods. Written in laymen's terms, the website is a must-see for anyone looking to lose weight, better manage existing health conditions or sidestep troublesome illnesses altogether.

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Beauti-ceuticals Nutrition and Skin Care Meet for Healthiest Skin Results

Beauti-ceuticals Nutrition and Skin Care Meet for Healthiest Skin Results

When it comes to what makes your skin glow and look its healthiest, the new thinking is your nutritionist knows best. In addition to keeping your diet in check, your energy high and your body feeling great, nutritionists have always had the expertise and strategies to bring skin to its optimum level of beauty.

NEW YORK (PRWEB) June 6, 2008

According to Keri Glassman, MS, RD, CDN, nutritionist and the developer of the nutrition and whole foods directed skin care line Skin Appétit, the old adage 'you are what you eat' rings true. Nutritionists know, she explains, that staying hydrated and eating right are just as important for skin health as they are for heart health or weight control. "Wrinkled, dull and dry skin conditions can be linked in part to the foods you put in your body," explains Glassman. www. nutritiouslife. com

"Consuming a balanced diet that packs in lots of vitamins, minerals, fiber, essential fatty acids and protein is what produces shiny, glowing, hydrated and smooth skin. In creating Skin Appétit, we formulated a product line that can deliver the right mixture of whole foods & nutrients directly to your skin" says Glassman.

Debra Holstein, a branding and trends consultant for the cosmetics industry, sees the new trend of nutritionist as beauty expert as a natural progression from the popularity of whole, organic ingredients and movement towards 'ageless eating', eating foods known to be good for skin. "Consumers are more savvy and knowledgeable about their beauty and health choices these days," says Holstein. "Just putting a natural ingredient on the label is not enough, people want to know more about the ingredient and the role it plays in a product's efficacy… and more and more we realize that eating foods rich in skin savers like antioxidants, vitamins and omegas is key to feeling and looking your best. The beauty is in the synergy of what you put in and on your body. By eating right and using whole food extracts topically, your skin receives an extra boost of beauty-boosting nutrients."

Glassman, whose NYC practice caters to an a-list clientele, says that her new role as a skin care line developer evolved organically from her nutritionist practice. "I have always focused on how my patients' entire lifestyle (diet, exercise, stress, sleep, fluids) affects their whole being and appearance," explains Glassman. "I can't tell you how many times a client has walked into my office exclaiming they were thrilled as they have not only lost weight and increased their energy level, but their skin looks so amazing everyone is commenting on it."

Fortunately, it's not necessary to retain the services of a nutritionist to enjoy the benefits of better skin. Valuable information on best foods for ageless eating, anti-inflammatory foods and other skin improving diet tips are readily available on the internet and in popular books. And, skin care companies have stepped up their offerings with products that meld the efficacy of technological advances with the specific powers of natural, real ingredients. "Recognizing that skin is the largest organ of our body, and what we put on the skin influences it, whole, organic ingredients are being incorporated into the best new skin care products," says Holstein.

About Keri Glassman, MS, RD, CDN

Keri Glassman, M. S., R. D., C. D.N., is the author of The Snack Factor Diet and is president of Keri Glassman, A Nutritious Life, a nutrition counseling and consulting practice, which focuses on weight loss/maintenance, pediatric nutrition, lifestyle/wellness, pre/post natal nutrition, cardiovascular health and sports performance. From new mothers to working professionals to professional athletes and actors, Keri has a vast knowledge base and experience with all types of clients. Keri advises and educates clients on appropriate diet, with an emphasis on nutrient density and food timing. Keri Glassman, A Nutritious Life, views diet as one component to a whole and healthy life. Keri advises clients on total lifestyle including getting adequate sleep, managing stress and fitting in exercise. Her approach is a partnership with her clients, providing support and professional expertise to help them achieve their goals. In April 2008, Keri launched a new skincare line called Skin Appétit. She is also a regular contributor on the CBS "Early Show" and a contributing editor to Woman's Health magazine.

About Skin Appétit

Created by nutritionist Keri Glassman, Skin Appétit is a whole foods based skin care line with products for the face and body. The philosophy behind the brand is that the skin can be more vibrantly healthy and age-resistant if fed well, both inside and out. Each product is formulated with the exclusive Nutrx 8 Complex: 8 extracts from super foods we should be eating every day, including blueberries, cantaloupe, red grapes, creamy yogurt, wild honey, figs, walnuts and dark cocoa chocolate. Skin Appetit products are $14.99 and are sold at Walgreen's, Rite-Aid and Long's.

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Dinner Solution Brings National Trend to Milwaukee

Dinner Solution Brings National Trend to Milwaukee

Dinner Solution, established in April 2004, is part of a national trend in meal-assembly services. Located in Brookfield WI, Dinner Solution provides both the ingredients and a venue to prepare high quality, nutritious meals that have high appeal to families.

Brookfield WI (PRWEB) May 25, 2004

On April 24th, Dinner Solution entered the Milwaukee area market as what Time Magazine has dubbed a “meal-assembly service”, a growing trend across the country (Time Magazine, May 3, 2004).

Dinner Solution, located at 13175 W. Bluemound Road, provides both the ingredients and a venue to prepare high quality, nutritious meals that have high appeal to families. We make it possible for our customers to come home to a wholesome, home-cooked meal after a busy day at the office or a hectic car-pool duty.

Dinner Solution is a commercial kitchen with a home kitchen atmosphere. Customers gather for a one or two hour session and follow simple directions to assemble the ingredients for home-cooked meals. Menu items range from Chicken Tetrazzini to Korean Pork Chops to Shrimp Scampi. In the words of one satisfied customer, “We had the Chicken Tetrazzini for dinner tonight. Oh my gosh!!! It was so very good. I had made this for dinner about a month ago from scratch and it did not taste nearly as fresh and wonderful as your version. I am sold!!” Another customer reported that the “Korean Pork Chops are melt in your mouth delicious!”

Everything is ready when the customer arrives. And, Dinner Solution staff does all the clean-up afterwards. All the customers have to do is assemble the meals, just the way they like them.

Dinner Solution Chefs carefully prepare all the food using only the freshest ingredients. The sauces are made from scratch, so there is a burst of flavor with every bite. The staff does all the work, the customer has all the fun! As one customer states: “It is a boost for me to know that I am feeding my children not from a box, but healthy fresh foods and I am not killing myself doing it!”

We are Milwaukee’s Dinner Solution. . . we take the worry out of “What’s for Dinner?”

Celebrity Dentist Spreads Joy by Putting 'Hollywood Smiles' in This Year's Celebrity Gift Bags, While Donating A 'Smile Makeover' to A Lucky Talented Unknown

Celebrity Dentist Spreads Joy by Putting 'Hollywood Smiles' in This Year's Celebrity Gift Bags, While Donating A 'Smile Makeover' to A Lucky Talented Unknown

Dr. Catrise Austin, the famed "VIP Smiles" dentist with a Who's Who of famous clients wants to help a talented unknown achieve a superstar smile by giving him or her the opportunity to win a complete free Smile Makeover! Her generosity was sparked by her upcoming participation in the celebrity "swag bags" and gifting suites for both the MTV Video Music Awards and Emmy Awards this September where she will be donating a luxurious $5,000 gift certificate towards cosmetic dentistry services to celebrity participants....now that's something to smile about!

New York, NY (PRWEB) August 22, 2007

What if Beyonce, Brad Pitt, Halle Berry, or even the legendary Elvis, all known for their beautiful, sensuous smiles, had in fact begun their careers with a mouth full of bad teeth? It's likely that this trait may have held back even such mega-talented performers! Well, Dr. Catrise Austin, the famed "VIP Smiles" dentist with a Who's Who of famous clients wants to help a talented unknown achieve a superstar smile by giving him or her the opportunity to win a complete free Smile Makeover! To do that, she is issuing a call to all record labels, artist management companies, modeling and talent agencies, and individual show business hopefuls, to submit a professional 8x10 headshot (along with any other close-up teeth-baring photos) as well as an essay telling Dr. Austin why that person deserves a smile makeover to help him or her reach the road to stardom and begin to climb the ladder of success.

The impetus for Dr. Austin's generosity came from her upcoming celebrity giveaways that will surely have every A-lister smiling. This September, Dr. Austin, founder of VIP Smiles, located in Manhattan, has partnered with DaVinci Dental Studios (as seen on ABC's "Extreme Makeover") to donate a luxurious $5,000 gift certificate towards cosmetic dentistry services in the coveted celebrity "swag" bags given out during the MTV Video Music Awards that will be held in Las Vegas on September 9th, followed by additional gifts of $5,000 for the same services at the September 16th Emmy Awards event, to be held in Los Angeles on Sept, 16th.

Says Dr. Austin: "The Emmy gift bags alone have a total value of $100,000! It's great that we thank celebrities in this way: they certainly deserve it! This year I'd like to provide a little balance, by helping an unknown make his or her mark with a more confident smile. In today's image-conscious society, a smile is one of the first things people notice about you. A beautiful smile can have a long-lasting positive impact on your life. That's especially true when it comes to career success in the entertainment industry. Whether that person is a singer, actor, comedian, dancer or model, that one improvement - a better smile - can add to your looks and your confidence, and be literally life-changing!"

If you are an aspiring superstar who would like to nominate yourself or if you would like to nominate an up-and comer, simply submit your entry with an essay stating "Why (Name) Deserves a VIP Smile Makeover" in 500 words or less. A professional 8x10 headshot is mandatory. If you have them, please include a current close up "smiling" photo of the candidate. Mail your complete entry to: Smile Makeover Contest, VIP Smiles, 119 W. 57th Street, Suite 512, New York, NY 10019. Incomplete entries will not be considered, and photos will not be returned. Deadline for all entries is Oct. 1st, 2007. Further information is available at www. vipsmiles. com.

About Catrise Austin, DDS
Dr. Catrise Austin owns and operates VIP Smiles, located at 119 W. 57th Street, Suite 512, New York, NY 10019. There, she "Creates Hollywood Smiles in The Heart of Manhattan." Her clients include "America's Next Top Model" winner Eva Pigford; "The Apprentice" diva Omarosa; Grammy-award-winning rappers Missy Elliot, Busta Rhymes, and Common; Broadway's sensation Sara Jones, as well as music legend Isaac Hayes, to name a few. Dr. Austin has been a frequent guest expert on talk radio and guest speaker at numerous oral health events across the country. She's been featured in both print and broadcast media outlets as a celebrity cosmetic dentist and is the go-to professional for many health and beauty magazine editors. Dr. Austin has also been featured on the Discovery Health Channel, Good Morning America, CBS News, BET News, The Queen Latifah Show, and The Ricki Lake Show. Her website is www. vipsmiles. com

Note to Media: For more information or to interview Dr. Austin, please contact Judy Katz, Katz Creative, at 212-580-8833, jkatzcreative @ aol. com

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InShapeMD® Dallas | Phentermine Appetite Suppressant Now Available

InShapeMD® Dallas | Phentermine Appetite Suppressant Now Available

The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy, giving and spending time with family. However, for some, the holiday season is reason for stress, anxiety and dread. These negative ingredients are a recipe for disaster on any weight loss program. InShapeMD® Dallas locations have launched a prescription grade appetite suppressant phentermine weight loss program for patients during this stressful season.

Dallas, TX (Vocus/PRWEB) December 17, 2010

The holiday season can be scary for anyone watching their waist line. It is typically not the best time to try to lose weight or start a diet. However, InShapeMD® Dallas locations are now offering the appetite suppressant, phentermineto their patients to help them overcome temptation. This appetite suppressant is available in addition to any weight loss program or by itself. InShapeMD® encourages patients starting their HCG diet program to give that program a full week before adding phentermine. This is due to the HCG being a natural appetite suppressant for many individuals.

Phentermine received approval in 1959 from the FDA to be used as an appetite suppressant. It is often prescribed in varying dosages and produced by several different manufacturers under different brand names. As with any diet pill, phentermine is to be taken in correlation with diet and exercise.

InShapeMD® currently offers three weight loss programs. The HCG diet is a 30 day program followed by three weeks of maintenance. Their phentermine weight loss program is an ongoing, prescription grade appetite suppressant coupled with a specific meal plan regimen. Their third program is a HCG and phentermine combination. This program offers the quick success of the HCG diet program, and also assists in combating hunger through appetite suppressants. 

Owner Greg Johnson illustrates, “It is estimated that people gain on average one pound of fat every year during the holidays.” One pound of fat may not seem like much, but this is roughly the size of a softball. Accumulated around organs, this one pound can lead to heart disease, diabetes and even cancer. He further states, “All of a sudden, Grandma’s homemade apple pie doesn’t sound as appetizing.”

All InShapeMD® weight loss programs begin with wellness lab tests to determine a starting point and overall health of an individual. Patients meet with a physician and are given face to face instruction throughout their diet for no additional charge. Weekly weigh-ins are required, and patients are given vitamin B-12 and lipotropic injections to increase fat loss and energy level.

Dallas area residents wanting to learn more about the appetite suppressant phentermine are encouraged to call InShapeMD® Dallas locations at (214) 775-0618 to set a free initial consultation. During this free consultation, a medically trained professional will take patients step by step through our programs and answer all questions.

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