APPLETON, Wis. (PRBuzz.com) April 11, 2013 -- The roof on your home or business serves as your first line of defense against the elements. So when a storm wrecks havoc on your property, it is important to have the damage assessed properly in order to prevent further disrepair.

For nearly a decade, the trusted roofing professionals at DuraShield Group, a full-service residential and commercial roofing and exterior restoration company focusing on storm damage repair in Appleton, Milwaukee and Madison, Wisconsin, have been repairing and replacing roofs to the highest standard of quality. The team at DuraShield understands that paying for roof improvements is a major investment and a decision that requires research, referrals and finding the right price.

Unfortunately, for many home and business owners, finding a reputable roofing contractor is not an easy task. In 2011, roofing contractors ranked fourth on the Better Business Bureau's list of the top ten industries for customer complaints and ranked second on their list for customer inquiries. Knowing how to spot the pros in an industry filled with scammers can be daunting, especially when your roof requires immediate repair and you don't have the time to invest in a lengthy research process.

The roofing experts at DuraShield have assembled the following list of ten helpful tips to help you avoid roofing scams and select a professional, reputable and reliable roofing contractor:

1. Check for insurance: Make sure you hire a roofing company that is fully licensed and insured. Be sure to check that their insurance is current and includes Workers' Compensation coverage.

2. Get references and check them: Nothing is more powerful than word of mouth. Call the roofing company directly and ask for references. You can even check their company website for customer testimonials. Ask friends and family members for recommendations. And don't forget to search the Internet, which is a great resource for customer feedback. Steer clear of any company that won't willingly provide several references.

3. Check credentials: Your roofing company should be certified by the National Roofing Contractors Association, the construction industry's most respected trade organization.

4. Check with BBB: The Better Business Bureau provides invaluable information about a roofing company's reputation with customers, record of service and length of operation.

5. Verify reputation: Check to see if the roofing company has memberships or affiliations with any local or national organizations. For example, DuraShield employs Haag Certified roofing inspectors and is an Owens CorningTM preferred contractor, which requires the company to meet stringent business guidelines.

6. Choose a company that uses materials from well-known brands: You want only the best when it comes to your home or business. You should demand the same from your roofing company. Make sure the company you select uses high-quality materials from leading manufacturers and installs them according to specifications.

7. Support local businesses: There are many advantages to buying local. Your roofing contractor should have experience with local building codes and guarantee that their work meet all local codes. Additionally, a well-established local business is more likely to be around for the long haul and can be called upon should additional repairs be required.

8. Work with only reputable roofing contractors: After a major hail storm or damaging tornado, many storm-damage roofing companies may knock on your door and ask to provide you with a roofing estimate. Make sure that you review their credentials to ensure that you are dealing with a reputable roofing contractor. While companies like DuraShield have a strong brand and offer high-quality, reputable work, many of these unsolicited roofing companies are called "storm chasers" and will only be around long enough to get paid before moving on to the next storm-damaged area.

9. Don't pay for the entire project upfront, especially with cash: Reputable roofing contractors will require that you sign a contract for the project. However, they won't require you to pay for everything upfront. Payment terms are typically structured in thirds (one third upfront, one third at the midpoint, and one third at completion). In most instances, DuraShield doesn't require any money upfront. DuraShield will complete your roofing project and work out payment terms with your insurance provider. Why spend your own money when you don't have to?

10. Get a detailed contract: Incorporating as much information as possible into your contract from the get-go can save a lot of headaches down the road. You will know exactly what to expect and your roofing contractor will know exactly what services are to be provided. Keep in mind that unexpected problems may arise once the contractor begins work, so build some room in the contract for unanticipated or extra costs.

"At DuraShield, we believe that quality craftsmanship and world-class service should go hand-in-hand," said Anthony Walsh, founder and owner of DuraShield Group. "When it comes to repairing your roof, you deserve to work with knowledgeable professionals who go above and beyond what is required to get the job done right. That's what you can expect from DuraShield."

DuraShield's roofing repair experts and contractors are fully licensed and insured. They have extensive knowledge of local building codes and install only the highest-quality products from leading manufacturers. DuraShield is certified by the National Roofing Contractors Association and is affiliated with several national trade organizations. If your roof needs repair or replacement, contact the roofing experts at DuraShield to schedule your free on-site damage inspection today. Contact DuraShield by phone at (855) 387-2744 or visit www.DuraShieldGroup.com.

About DuraShield Group:
DuraShield is a full-service roofing and exterior restoration company, specializing in repairing roofs, siding, gutters and windows on homes and businesses that have been damaged by severe weather. The company's experienced contracting and roofing professionals are committed to providing their customers with the highest-quality, most dependable service in the industry. DuraShield employs trained inspectors to work directly with their customers' insurance companies to ensure a quick and accurate claims process.

DuraShield currently maintains offices in the following locations:
Appleton, WI
Madison, WI
Milwaukee, WI
Evansville, IN
Atlanta, GA

For more information, please call toll-free at (855) 387-2744 or visit www.DuraShieldGroup.com.

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Contact:
The Goodness Company: www.GoodnessCompany.com
Patrick Goodness, CEO: Patrick@goodnesscompany.com

About The Goodness Company:
The Goodness Company is a marketing, advertising and public relations agency with offices in the U.S. and Latin America. The Goodness Company is recognized for bi-lingual marketing services including international public relations, website development and critical marketing planning.

(PRBuzz.com) April 11, 2013 -- About two-thirds of all divorces in America are initiated by women, according to the National Marriage Project of the University of Virginia. In comparison to MyDivorceDocuments.com's collected data, 63.75% of women file for divorce first.

MyDivorceDocuments.com is an online divorce forms service that serves all 50 U.S. states. MyDivorceDocuments.com offers spouses seeking an uncontested divorce an easy solution at an affordable cost.

Many pundits (actual and aspiring) conjecture about the reasons behind the increasing number of women-initiated divorces. The general consensus is that women and men view marriage differently. However, that is a topic to be covered in MyDivorceDocuments.com divorce blog.

The MyDivorceDocuments.com divorce blog discusses various divorce-related topics, from co-parenting to divorce laws.

"The point of the blog is to provide useful information for our clients, or anyone really," says Barbara McCarthy, MyDivorceDocument.com blogger. "Divorce is a difficult time for anyone, but what really helps people through it is having the right information, and knowing they are not alone. So that's what we like to try to do with the MyDivorceDocuments.com blogs."

To learn more about the MyDivorceDocuments.com service or divorce blog, visit www.MyDivorceDocuments.com.

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McClain Concepts

92 Argonaut Suite 200
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

949-630-0380

Montreal, Canada, US and International telephone service provider, Convergia, is offering free consultations with telephone experts and professionals for businesses to find out more about how they can upgrade and save on various long distance services, custom tailored to fit the needs of their individual company.

Montreal, Quebec (PRBuzz.com) April 11, 2013 -- Convergia, a Montreal, Canada, US and international voice and data service provider, is offering expert, professional consultations for businesses, so that companies can learn more about upgrading and saving on their long distance services. The consultations are free, to show companies how they can upgrade and save with different long distance calling services, optimized to fit the specific needs of their individual business.

Alejandro Bitar, the President of Convergia, explained, "It's very simple. Convergia guarantees the lowest rates on national and international long distance calling. Convergia's private global end-to-end network spans over 150 locations in over 50 countries, enabling us to deliver the highest level of voice quality at the lowest prices."

Bitar added, "Convergia offers the most reliable domestic and international toll free service at the most competitive rates available anywhere, without the need to use phone calling cards. We offer cheap long distance packages to suit any needs and all kinds of budgets, including for overseas calling, and unlimited long distance calling plans."

You can visit Convergia.ca to get more information about business phone services, free consultations on long distance services, low long distance and international rates, telephone plans, and the company's extensive portfolio of other home and business phone services.

About Convergia
Convergia is a Montreal, Canada, US and International long distance calling service provider and a world-class provider of voice, data, and Internet services, with a wide range of internet phone service plans for residential, business and wholesale customers.  Founded in 1998, Convergia is a Montreal-based corporation, part of a seven billion dollar group of companies with over 6,000 employees located in over 50 countries, with a cutting edge fiber optic network spanning over 50 countries across 4 continents and connecting more than 150 points of presence. Offering a wide range of voice and data services, including local analog and digital phone lines, long distance, cellular services, hosted PBX, dedicated PRI and T1 voice circuits, ADSL, high speed static IP Internet, MPLS networks, domestic and international toll free, audio and web conferencing, VOIP, SIP trunking, computer softphone, global travel calling cards, and prepaid services, Convergia has developed into one of the largest privately held global end-to-end telecom networks in the world.

For further information, please contact:
Customer Care
http://www.convergia.ca/
Tel.:   1-866-669-4357
E-mail: customer.care@convergia.net

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1010 103, a Montreal, Canada, US and international long distance calling service provider, is offering lower rates to call African countries in celebration of their Independence Days. 

Montreal, Quebec (PRBuzz.com) April 11, 2013 -- 10 10 10 3, a Montreal, Canada, US and international long distance calling service provider, has announced lower phone rates for various countries throughout Africa, as they celebrate their respective Independence Days.

1010 103 offers a low calling rate of 15.9 cents a minute for landlines and 27.9 cents a minute on cell phone calls for Zimbabwe, celebrating its independence from the United Kingdom since April 18th, 1980. For Sierra Leone, celebrating their Independence Day from the United Kingdom on April 27th, rates are just 67.9 cents a minute for both landlines and cell numbers. Togo, also observing their Independence Day on April 27th, from France in 1960, is offered a low rate of 26.9 cents a minute for both landlines and cell phone calls.

President of 10 10 10 3, Alejandro Bitar, said, "Our reduced phone calling rates in observation of African Independence Days are an ideal opportunity for people to try our high quality service and enjoy great savings, while contacting their friends and family members in different countries at lower rates. 1010 103 offers the cheapest long distance rates worldwide every day of the year, and we have the highest voice quality and best customer service of any long distance and international provider."

Bitar concluded, "Callers do not have to sign a contract to get great savings through 10 10 10 3 and they do not need a telephone calling card. All callers have to do is dial 1010103 before the number they are trying to reach, and then the call will be added to their local phone bill at 1010 103's low international phone rates."

You can visit 1010 103.ca to get more information about their entire portfolio of local and international long distance services. 

About Montreal 10-10-10-3

10-10-10-3 is a Canada, US, and international long distance calling service company  headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. 10-10-10-3 provides a 10 10 service which is a long distance service used by consumers on a casual calling basis. This type of long distance service allows the consumer to get amazing long distance rates without having to change their primary local telephone service provider and eliminates the use of a telephone calling card.

For further information, please contact:

Customer Care
http://www.1010103.ca/
Tel.:   1-866-650-0103
E-mail:   1010103@convergia.net

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CONTACT: Jim Farrell, PR First, 781-681-6616, jfarrell@prfirst.com

"Women Who Mean Business" Highlighted at Exit Planning Exchange (XPX) Boston Summit 2013 on May 3

BOSTON, MA, (PRBuzz.com) April 11, 2013 -- Several area businesswomen are coming together to discuss "Women Who Mean Business - Breaking Barriers - Building Companies," in a panel discussion to be held during this year's Exit Planning Exchange (XPX) Boston Summit 2013 - The Art and Science of Collaborative Innovation.  Business owners are encouraged to attend the Summit, which will be held Friday, May 3, at the Conference Center at Bentley University in Waltham, Mass.

According to the 2012 Women-Owned Business Report by American Express Open, there are over 8.3 million women-owned businesses in the United States; women business executives are generating nearly $1.3 trillion in revenues and employing 7.7 million people; and between 1997 and 2012, when the number of businesses in the U.S. increased by 37%, the number of women-owned firms increased by 54% - a rate 1.5 times the national average.  Based on these facts, these accomplished panelists (see below) will discuss what makes a woman a successful business owner or entrepreneur, as well as examine the paths they have chosen, the obstacles they have faced, and what it takes to rise to the top.

• Tara Goodwin Frier founded The Goodwin Group in 2001, and as CEO brings to her firm more than 20 years of experience in public relations, corporate positioning, government affairs and broadcast journalism.  She oversees a staff of eight and serves as the lead strategist for client accounts.  She has been named one of Women's Business Boston's Top 10 Public Relations Professionals.

• As principal of WOW! transformations, Nettie Nitzberg is a master transformer, optimizing the talent ROI for organizations.  In this role, she has supported clients' talent development initiatives by creating onboarding and talent programs that ensure long-term employee success and cultural awareness.

• Jodi Luber is co-founder and president of womensforum.com, Inc., a top website for women to connect online.  Luber secured $7 million in venture funding from Vantage Point Venture Partners after running the business as a start-up for three years.  Womensforum.com is recognized as one of the pioneering women's content and advertising networks in the industry.

• As founder and principal of Catalytic Women, Melanie Hamburger works with a community of smart women who are building their leadership and influence by funding social impact, as well as the financial experts who advise them.  Catalytic Women understands the growing influence of women as a demographic of wealth and provides programs, education and connections to meet their unique needs.

• Amy Mizner is a principal at Benoit Mizner Simon & Co., a residential real estate company that she co-founded in 2010.  In just two short years, Benoit Mizner Simon & Co. has become one of the most successful real estate companies in New England.

The XPX Summit will also feature two keynote speakers, networking receptions, breakout sessions, and Genius Talks, all developed around the Summit's theme.

David Casullo, president of Bates Communications, Inc., will serve as the breakfast keynote speaker, discussing "The Power of Personal Truths:  Creating Value through Leadership Communication."  Judi Cunningham, executive director of the Business Families Centre at the Sauder School of Business, will deliver the luncheon keynote, addressing "The Future of Family Enterprise Advising:  Leaving the Transactional Mindset Behind." 
Morse Barnes-Brown Pendleton, PC and Fidelity Charitable are the sponsors of the XPX Summit 2013.

"Undeniably, women are more of a force than ever at the highest executive levels, and the conversation is unfolding further regarding how women have made it to the top, and how these women are motivating other women to do the same," offered Nitzberg, an XPX Board and Summit Committee member.  "Women and men alike will find this collaborative discussion incredibly valuable and though-provoking as they reflect on their own careers to date and their future professional selves."

Cost to attend the Summit is $229 for members and $299 for non-members. To register for the event, visit http://exitplanningexchange.com/page/summit-2013.

The Exit Planning Exchange has its roots in Boston where a group of advisors began holding meetings in 2006. Today, there are Chapters in CT, Philadelphia, DC, and Tampa, with a shared vision, mission and organizational structure.

XPX works to help business owners create sustainable and transferable value in their enterprise and achieve a well-prepared, successful exit.  Services include sharing best practices, creating a national bureau of thought-leading advisors, presentations by former business owners who have successfully exited their businesses, panels with expert topics, summits, and communities of trusted advisors.

About Exit Planning Exchange (XPX)
XPX was formed in 2007 with the mission to make it easier for business owners to find qualified professionals with deep exit planning expertise; support the growth of the emerging exit planning field; enable members to share their intellectual capital with other members; develop the educational programs required for this emerging discipline; and provide members with exclusive networking, education and collaboration opportunities. Based in Boston, XPX currently has chapters in Boston, Connecticut, Philadelphia, DC Metro, Tampa, and continues to expand. Its members represent a range of professionals who serve privately-held businesses.

To learn more about XPX Boston, please contact Donna Powell, XPX Administrator, at 978-392-7929, or
donna@exitplanningexchange.com.

To learn more about this panel, please contact: Nettie Nitzberg, principal WOW!

Transformations,nettie@wowtransformations.com,678.438.4803,www.wowtransformations.com

Senior living facility pledged donation for each new resident, says CEO Kelley D. Hamilton.

SALEM, Oregon (PRBuzz.com) April 11, 2013 -- Kelley D. Hamilton, CEO and owner of Bonaventure Senior Living, announces that Bonaventure's assisted living communities have raised $151,250 for charities. The fundraiser was part of a fundraising initiative that began last fall, when Kelley D. Hamilton and his staff announced that for each new move-in during November and December, Bonaventure would donate $1,000 to a charity of that person's choice.

With locations in the western region of the U.S., Bonaventure Senior Living strives to give back to the communities in which it resides. The goal with this initiative, Kelley D. Hamilton explains, was that citizens would be able to participate in giving back to their local communities.

In addition to offering a $1,000 donation for any new residents, Kelley D. Hamilton also offered an additional $500 donation to any individual who referred a new resident. The $500 offer was also extended to any 501(c)(3) charity that referred a person who moved into a Bonaventure Senior Living facility. This provided a great way for local charities to add to their funds while also helping connect friends and family with an assisted living facility that provides the best senior living experience, according to Kelley D. Hamilton.

In order to ensure that current residents were included in the project, Kelley D. Hamilton added a feature that allowed each of Bonaventure Senior Living's communities to choose six local charities. Those charities will each receive $250, Kelley D. Hamilton explains.

The project brought in a total of $151,250 for 236 charities in Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Montana, Idaho and Colorado. Kelley D. Hamilton adds that the home office of Bonaventure Senior Living will kick in an additional $70,000.

"Giving back to the local community while honoring our residents and their values is absolutely the right thing to do," Kelley D. Hamilton states, adding that Bonaventure Senior Living wants to help residents by supporting local charities that matter to them.

The giving campaign culminates in a celebration held in each community, which Kelley D. Hamilton says will celebrate the success of each campaign. Because it was such a success, Kelley D. Hamilton also announced Bonaventure Senior Living will organize this event each year.

Kelley D. Hamilton has a long history of working with assisted care facilities, having joined Bonaventure Senior Living in 2000. In his 13 years as CEO, Kelley D. Hamilton has expanded Bonaventure Senior Living from four communities to now operating and managing 37 communities in six different states.

According to Kelley D. Hamilton, Bonaventure Senior Living has a history of helping others. The facility has long offered seniors a place to come if they need a hot meal, says Kelley D. Hamilton. Recently, an Oregon-based Bonaventure facility offered its facilities to displaced residents of a nearby adult care home. Kelley D. Hamilton believes this commitment to the community helps set Bonaventure apart from others, emphasizing its place in the communities in which each facility is located. Kelley D. Hamilton says Bonaventure will soon be expanding into Colorado Springs, Colorado, furthering its growth.

For more information about what Bonaventure Senior Living has to offer, Kelley D. Hamilton recommends visiting Bonaventure's website at retirementperfected.com. Kelley D. Hamilton states that those interested in residency can stop by for a tour. Tours may be scheduled on the facilities' website, Kelley D. Hamilton says, with a brochure available to also highlight Bonaventure's offerings.

Contact:
Bonaventure Senior Living

3220 State Street, Suite 200

Salem, Oregon 97301
(503) 566-5715

Westwood, MA (PRBuzz.com) April 11, 2013 -- Needham Bank has made a third donation to the Westwood Little League for the Morrison Park Renovation Project.

"We're pleased to support the Morrison Park Renovation Project" said Jack McGeorge, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Needham Bank. "We hope that in helping the project succeed, the Park will be a source of pride for Westwood, and the entire Islington area!"

The Morrison Park Renovation Project, located across the street from Needham Bank's Westwood office, will bring the baseball diamond up to Little League specifications. The project will also bring adequate screening, concessions, bathrooms, and lighting to the park.

Westwood Little League will be dedicating the park as part of their Opening Day Parade and Celebration on April 27, 2013.

About Westwood Little League

The goal of the Westwood Little League is to implant firmly in the children of the community the ideals of good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, and courage so that they will grow to be good, decent, healthy and trustworthy citizens. You can find out more about the league at Westwoodlittleleague.com.

About Needham Bank

Needham Bank, with an office at 341 Washington St., in Westwood, MA, is the quintessential community bank, serving Boston and its neighboring communities continuously since 1892. Needham Bank represents the evolution of community banking, bringing the latest financial products and technologies for our customers, while maintaining an unwavering commitment to the communities served. For more information please visit NeedhamBank.com or call 1-781-444-2100. Needham Bank is a member of FDIC and SIF.

Media Contact:         
O2 Media, Inc.
pamela@o2mediainc.com
(954) 691-1102

Fiberweb, Inc. Talks with Designing Spaces™ on Lifetime TV about House Wrap

TYPAR® Weather Protection System 'House Wrap' Protects Home From Moisture

Pompano Beach, FL (PRBuzz.com) April 11, 2013 -- Fiberweb's TYPAR® Weather Protection System will be featured on the popular home improvement show Designing Spaces™ on Lifetime TV on Friday, April 12th at 7:30 am (ET/PT) in an "Understanding the Importance of a Home's Envelope" segment as part of the "Think Green" series.

Fiberweb Construction Technical Manager Bijan Mansouri will meet up with the Designing Spaces™ host at a couple's home to show viewers a TYPAR installation in progress and how it works as a barrier against destructive weather elements, allows moisture vapor to escape as well as contributing to improved overall energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR requires a house to have a continuous air barrier. TYPAR has been tested and approved as an effective air barrier.

"We're excited to have Fiberweb on our "Think Green" series to show our Designing Spaces viewers a great solution to providing their home a defense against nature while improving air quality," says Lysa Liemer, Designing Spaces™ on Lifetime Executive VP of Programming and Chief Operating Officer.

For more information, please go to: www.typar.com or www. Fiberweb.com

About Designing Spaces™ on Lifetime Television
Entering its 10th year Designing Spaces™ continues to be one of America's favorite home improvement shows.  The show inspires viewers on decorating ideas, do-it-yourself projects and step by step home improvements to help make every space count and provide solutions to help you enjoy the space you live, work and play in.  Designing Spaces™ Family of Spaces includes Think Green Spaces, Kids Spaces and it's widely popular Spaces of Hope which prides itself on assisting people and places in dire need of a makeover including children's shelters, animal shelters, military families and more.  Designing Spaces™ airs at 7:30am (ET/PT) on Lifetime.

If you have a great idea for a story, or want to be a part of the show please contact Lysa Liemer at 954-571-5221 or lysa@designingspaces.tv.
For more information or to view special segments visit:  www.designingspaces.tv
Join the Conversation!

Find us on Twitter at @DSpacesTV or on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/DSpacesTV!

Louisville, KY (PRBuzz.com) April 11, 2013 -- The Joe Hayden Real Estate Team announced that they will be departing from Keller Williams and joining RE/MAX Properties East under the leadership of owner Harrell Tague. The Keller Williams, top-producing team of 9 agents and 3 office support professionals were responsible for over $28M in real estate sales revenue in the Greater Louisville area over the past 12 months.
Team leader, Joe Hayden, expressed his excitement about the future, "Joining RE/MAX Properties East was an easy decision for myself and my team. We were searching for a brokerage with the support systems and infrastructure to meet our needs as we continue to grow. We are looking forward to expanding our ability to help our customers and clients by utilizing the brand and resources found with RE/MAX."

The Joe Hayden Team prides themselves on a superior level of customer-service for their clients. Equipped with the team's core beliefs, in addition to a strong understanding of a changing consumer marketplace, they have gained a solid reputation for satisfied home buyers and sellers.
Similarly, RE/MAX Properties East received accolades at the recent RE/MAX Kentucky Awards Celebration. The office was recognized as a 2012 Showcase Office for their achievements in growth, average earned commissions and overall agent productivity.

"Joe and his team are a perfect fit  for our company and our current 107 agents. They are well known and respected throughout Louisville and understand that service and putting the needs of the client first is the key to long term success," said Harrell Tague, owner of RE/MAX Properties East.
To learn more about RE/MAX Properties East, please visit www.HomesInLouisville.com. For more information about the Joe Hayden Team, visit www.JoeHaydenRealtor.com.

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About RE/MAX:
RE/MAX Properties East is part of the RE/MAX Regional Services network.
RE/MAX was founded in Denver in 1973 by Dave and Gail Liniger. In 1978, the first franchised RE/MAX Regional office was opened in Georgia. Today, RE/MAX Regional Services (RRS), provides outstanding support to close to 4,000 agents in nearly 300 offices in Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Southern Ohio and Southeastern Michigan. RRS ensures its real estate professionals are leaders in technology, training and expertise, to best serve the homebuyers and sellers in their communities.

For more information visit remax-georgia.com. 

Media Contact:
Corryn Muench
859-291-4302
Corryn@TheEisenAgency.com

(PRBuzz.com) April 11, 2013 -- On Thursday, May 2nd, people across the country will come together to observe the 62nd annual National Day of Prayer. The Missionaries of Prayer, an interdenominational network of Christians committed to prayer, will once again stream live footage from churches across the country, where groups will gather for a day of prayer. By visiting the Missionaries of Prayer website, those who would like to participate in the National Day of Prayer but who may not be able to visit a church because of disability, employment or other engagements, may do so wherever they are, via a National Day of Prayer webcast.

The theme for this year's National Day of Prayer is 'Pray for America,' brought about by the challenges currently facing our nation's people, such as economic volatility and the threats posed to constitutional rights. The theme for prayer this year comes from Matthew 12:21, which states, "In His name, the nations will put their hope." Millions of people from all walks of life will be brought together in prayer, at thousands of different locations, to ask God for guidance in these difficult times.

Missionaries of Prayer encourages people to take part in the annual event, either by organizing a day of prayer at their church or Christian Ministry, or by visiting the National Day of Prayer website where they can find an event location.

Nicole Haye-Murray, founder of Missionaries of Prayer, encouraged others to take part in the event, in any way they can.

"The National Day of Prayer is a significant event for Christians across the country," Haye-Murray said. "If you can open your church to allow others to join you in prayer, or even if you're an individual who can only participate by tuning into our live webcast, the important thing is that we're coming together to observe this monumental day by praying for this nation."

All of the information needed to register your church or Christian ministry as an event location can be found on the National Day Of Prayer website. On the event day, those unable to attend a church or other event location can tune into the Missionaries of Prayer site, beginning at 12:01 a.m., to watch the National Day of Prayer webcast and to follow along with the prayer guide.

For more information on Missionaries of Prayer and the 24 Hour National Day of Prayer Webcast visit www.missionariesofprayer.org or call 561 459 5257 to have your event streamed on the webcast.

TAMPA, Fla. (PRBuzz.com) April 11, 2013 -- The Nonprofit Leadership Center of Tampa Bay (NLCTB) is holding its third annual Leadership Conference entitled "Lead Yourself - Wow Others" on April 26, 2013. The conference will be held at the A La Carte Event Pavilion, located at 4050 Dana Shores Drive in Tampa, from 12 - 4 p.m. More than 400 nonprofit and for-profit executives, business professionals and board members are expected.

This unique half-day conference will include two inspirational presentations: "The Map with Two Roads" by Wall Street Journal bestselling author Jon Acuff, who is also part of the Dave Ramsey team, and "Red Carpet Experience" by President and CEO of Red-Carpet Learning Systems Donna Cutting. Attendees will also enjoy lunch and a networking reception, which provides a forum for valuable community connections.

"We are passionate about teaching Tampa Bay area nonprofit organizations and board members the right skills to run their organizations, as well as offering them opportunities to develop valuable relationships in the business community," said NLCTB CEO Grace Armstrong. "This leadership conference brings together both nonprofit and for-profit business professionals in a manner which allows them to learn and grow together."

In partnership with the Nonprofit Consultants Connection, a complimentary pre-conference session entitled "Working with a Consultant 101" will also be available to 50 participants. It will begin at 10 a.m. and may be added during the registration process.

Registration for the conference is $90 per person. Registration includes lunch, a reception and a copy of Jon Acuff's new book Start. Online registration is available through April 18. To purchase a table or inquire about sponsorships, call Sara Leonard at 813.287.8779.

About the Nonprofit Leadership Center of Tampa Bay
Founded in 1996, the Nonprofit Leadership Center of Tampa Bay offers nonprofit professionals relevant and affordable training, coaching, and online resources - leading to more effective and sustainable nonprofit operations through Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk, and Hernando counties. A 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, the Nonprofit Leadership Center is supported through grants, individual and corporate support, and program fees. For more information, visit www.NonprofitLeadershipCenter.com.

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Media Contact:
Alicia Welch
Vistra Communications
813.961.4700
AliciaW@ConsultVistra.com

The Cloud Can Benefit Any Operator Today

Scottsdale, AZ (PRBuzz.com) April 11, 2013 -- Multimedia Research Group, Inc. (MRG), the market leader in the Video and Media ecosystem for more than 20 years, is excited to release Cloud-Based TV Services for Pay-TV Operators.

With the increasing popularity of cloud computing has come the emergence and popularity of cloud-based TV services. The kinds of applications and services that can be offered via the cloud are increasing every day. Vendors claim that pretty much the entire TV delivery value chain can be offered via the cloud. Technically, this is already happening because current OTT offerings like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon and iTunes are all really cloud-based and consumers use their own devices, instead of using traditional set-top boxes.

But, overall, the market for cloud services for pay-TV operators is just starting and vendors are racing to capitalize on it. Norm Bogen, VP of Research explains "Cloud service isn't a flashy new trend, it's a steady migration away from legacy hardware and software services. Although not every pay-TV operator is likely to decide to scrap an entire legacy infrastructure or platform for the cloud, any operator can benefit today."

Some of the largest market drivers for cloud-based TV services are multiscreen and TV Everywhere, as well as the migration from QAM to IP video networks for cable operators. Additionally, the cloud can help operators lower their overall costs by decreasing their reliance on set-tops and relying less on hardware upgrades and additional software licenses.

That being said, MRG expects that cloud-based TV service revenues will increase from nearly $120 million in 2013 to more than three quarters of a billion dollars by 2017.  Garnering the lion's share of those revenues will be cloud services for cable operators, followed by satellite and then IPTV.

This report provides an introduction to cloud-based TV services for pay-TV operators worldwide and how these services are transforming delivery of next-generation services. It includes an overview of the cloud-based TV vendors and their services, as well discussions on market drivers, opportunities and risks for deploying cloud services plus a cloud-based TV services market size and forecast.  The deliverable is comprised of a PDF.

About Multimedia Research Group, Inc.

Founded in 1990, Multimedia Research Group, Inc. is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ with offices in Washington, Chicago, and the United Kingdom. MRG provides video and media market analytics and industry intelligence of new technologies and strategic consulting services for its clients that include Alcatel-Lucent, Broadpeak, Deutsche Telekom, Edgeware, Ericsson, Motorola, NEC, Orange/France Telecom, Verimatrix, ZTE and many more.  At the core of MRG's value proposition is an acute focus on outperforming growth targets, identifying and mitigating risks, strategically assessing new market opportunities and identifying potentially disruptive technologies.

For more information, visit www.mrgco.com, or for a complimentary sample of this report, please contact Elaine Potter at elaine@mrgco.com.

(PRBuzz.com) April 11, 2013 -- A new study by the Center of Energy-Efficient Telecommunications, which is a joint effort between AT&T Bell labs and the University of Melbourne, Australia, found that wireless networking infrastructures across the globe account for 10 times the power consumption as data centers worldwide.

All told, such networks are responsible for 90% of the power usage by the cloud infrastructure, and that consumption seems to be growing fast.

The study was all part of a rebuttal to Greenpeace's report that focused directly on power consumption of data centers. "The energy consumption of wireless access dominates data center consumption by a significant margin," the authors of the CEET study wrote. One of the findings from the CEET researchers was the notation that wired networks and data-center applications can actually reduce the overall energy consumption taken up by computers. They do so by allowing less powerful client devices to function.

According to the CEET, within the next three years, the wireless "cloud" infrastructure will likely consume as much as 43 terawatt-hours of electricity across the world, while generating nearly 30 megatonnes of carbon dioxide. That total is 4.9 million automobiles worth of carbon emissions, according to the CEET. The projected power consumption is a nearly 460% increase from the 9.2 terawatt-hours that were consumed by the wireless infrastructure in 2012.

Such growth projected by the CEET has been based upon the scenario wherein such networks reach two billion users worldwide by 2015, and generate traffic of 4.3 exabytes per month.

There are more conservative estimates of 32 terawatt-hours utilized by "low-uptake" scenarios for wireless broadband services, with only 1.6 billion users across the globe. The figures have included users who accessed the cloud through in-home, as well as public, WI-FI and femtocell and carriers' cellular infrastructure alike.

About BackboneConnect.co.uk
Backbone Connect (http://www.backboneconnect.co.uk/ ) provides multi-network services for all individuals, groups, and companies who need high quality services provided. Live chat with a data centre in London or contact the company via email today to find answers to your specific questions.

Company:  backboneconnect.co.uk
Contact: Ryan Harry
Email: help@ backboneconnect.co.uk
Phone: 9187654654

(PRBuzz.com) April 11, 2013 -- Dr. Alec Cole, D.C. is a Chiropractor in Studio City and his number one goal is injury prevention. With proper core muscle strengthening, postural modification, and good mobility throughout the body, most injuries can be prevented. This is especially true in the spine. He aims to help change the perception of Chiropractic care in Studio City, CA by helping people to become aware that Chiropractic care is best applied as a method of prevention, and rehabilitation second. He teaches all of his patients about the crucial role that they play in their own health, and he instructs them on how to use their body in the most protective and injury-preventative way possible.

The majority of people go to a Chiropractor in Studio City when they are in a state of pain and the injury has become intolerable. In most cases, the injury had been building up for awhile, but the signs went ignored and tolerated. Such signs are stiffness, muscle spasms and occasional pain or soreness. When these symptoms go untreated, adaptations occur in the body to compensate. This causes unnecessary stress onto other parts of the body and leads an imbalance, which only gets worse until it reaches a climax. This is how people tend to "blow out their back" while performing the easiest of tasks, such as bending over to grab a pencil. Dr. Alec Cole, Chiropractor in Studio City, CA aims to help people from reaching that point through use of patient education and early treatment. Treatment involves soft tissue work and joint mobilization.

This can save you a lot of pain and money because when chiropractic care is used in this manner, injury progression is stopped or reversed, and treatment is needed much less frequently. Come see Dr. Alec Cole, Chiropractor in Studio City, CA for honest and affordable healthcare and take your health into your hands today!

For more information please contact Dr. Alec Cole at (818) 506-3167.

Tampa, Fla. (PRBuzz.com) April 11, 2013 -- Dr. Arlen Meyers is a professor of otolaryngology, dentistry, and engineering at the University of Colorado Denver. He is the cofounder, President and Chief Medical Officer of www.medvoy.com, a globally integrated, doctor to doctor referral platform. He has also created several other medical device companies. His primary research centers on commercialization of devices that optically detect surface and near surface cancers.

Dr. Meyers consults for and speak to companies, governments, colleges and universities around the world who need expertise and contacts in the areas of bio entrepreneurship, bioscience, healthcare, healthcare IT, medical tourism -- nationally and internationally, new product development, product design, and financing new ventures.

Currently, he is involved with several global bioentrepreneurship education, research and practice initiatives and serves as the founding CEO and President of the Society of Physician Entrepreneurs (SoPE) at www.sopenet.org . SoPE is a global, non-profit biomedical and health innovation and entrepreneurship network dedicated to helping physician entrepreneurs. His involvement with SoPE came about as a result of his awareness that the process for commercialization of biomedical and healthcare innovation is poorly understood and inefficient.

Dr. Meyers is also Director of the Certificate Program in Bioinnovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of Colorado http://business.ucdenver.edu/bard. He is the cochairman of the 1st International Bioentrepreneurship Education Summit and Associate Editor of the Journal of Commercial Biotechnology at www.commercialbiotechnology.com and Editor In Chief of Medscape Reference Otolaryngology and SOPE Magazine.

HealthCamp Tampa is a collaborative event between HealthCamp Florida, FMQAI and TiE Tampa.

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About HealthCamp Florida: HealthCamp Florida looks at innovations in healthcare with a focus on people, companies and innovations in Florida. One of the goals of HealthCamp Florida is to raise awareness of the remarkable innovators and innovations available right here in Florida. To follow on Twitter go to http://twitter.com/healthcampfl.

About FMQAI: Since 2004, FMQAI has been assisting physician practices in Florida overcome barriers to adopting and effectively using EHRs to improve patient care. Located in Tampa, FMQAI works with federal, state and private clients on health care quality improvement, medical case review, electronic data reporting and health information technology.

About TiE Tampa: The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) fosters entrepreneurship globally through mentoring, networking, and education. Dedicated to the virtuous cycle of wealth creation and giving back to the community, TiE's focus is on generating and nurturing our next generation of entrepreneurs. TiE hosts a wide range of programs and events, including TiEcon, the largest professional and networking conference for entrepreneurs.

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The Wizard performs a thorough dryer vent inspection to ensure clothes dryers operate safely and efficiently

Gurnee, IL (PRBuzz.com) April 11, 2013 -- A dryer vent inspection by the Gurnee Wizard reveals the danger lurking in the dryer vent system. Mory Matias, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard provides dryer vent installation and maintenance for homes and businesses in the North Side of Chicago area and the North Shore Suburbs of Cook and Lake Counties in Illinois.

Dryer Vent Wizard specializes in dryer vent cleaning, repair and installation service while educating consumers about dryer fire prevention and energy savings. Dryer vents are their main focus so they are the experts to rely on. There are at least 10 items to look at when performing a dryer vent inspection. Mory finds a problem with nearly every dryer vent system that he inspects.

Professional dryer vent installation and proper maintenance makes a big difference in dryer safety and performance. Dryer vent cleaning promotes air flow for maximum dryer performance. Airflow is vital to the safe and efficient function of the clothes dryer. Get peace of mind; contact Dryer Vent Wizard for an inspection and service.

Homeowners should have dryer vent inspection done by a qualified dryer exhaust technician to be sure it meets safety codes. Annual dryer vent cleaning is vital to remove lint accumulation and provide air flow. Larger homes have longer dryer vents making it more difficult for homeowners to access all parts of the vent for cleaning. Dryer vent cleaning is easy for a professional who has special equipment for accessing and cleaning all parts of the dryer vent system.

Mory Matias is dedicated to helping his local community prevent dryer fires. He is committed to providing a quality service for home and business owners that will help them achieve tangible safety and savings through regular dryer vent maintenance. For valuable tips and more information, visit http://gurneeil.dryerventcleaningnow.com/

About Dryer Vent Wizard:
Dryer Vent Wizard is a member of the National Fire Protection Association and the largest chain of dryer vent cleaning, repair, replacement and alternation specialists in the U.S. with nearly 60 franchisees in major markets. Dryer Vent Wizard franchisees work to promote public awareness on the importance of dryer vent cleaning to prevent dryer fires and save energy. Consumer education while making clothes dryers safer and greener are the main focus of DVW franchisees. Dryer Vent Wizard was founded in 2004 by Dave Lavalle who is also the founder of the Mr. Handyman franchise.

Contact:

Dryer Vent Wizard of North Shore Chicago
Mory Matias
518 W. Wrightwood Ave; Ste 3E
Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: 773-484-3509
Toll Free: 1-866-498-7233
Email: mmatias@dryerventwizard.com
Accredited, Better Business Bureau of Chicago & Northern Illinois
Recipient, Angie's List 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 Super Service Award

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Ray Bradbury Titles in EBook Format

New York, NY (PRBuzz.com) April 11, 2013 -- William Morrow, the longtime publisher of the late, award-winning writer and cultural icon Ray Bradbury, announces the release of 16 of Bradbury's classic backlist titles in ebook format for the very first time. An additional seven titles will be released in e-book format over the next several months.

"The entire Bradbury family is excited to know that Dad's work will finally be available to all readers: traditional print readers and the new generation of digital readers, says Alexandra Bradbury, one of Bradbury's four daughters. "We're especially pleased that digital editions of Bradbury books will be available through libraries as well as e-retailers, as Ray Bradbury was an ardent supporter of our great public library system."

The first sixteen titles and their release dates are as follows:

April 16th
Bradbury Speaks
Death Is a Lonely Business
A Graveyard for Lunatics
Now and Forever
One More for the Road
Green Shadows, White Whale

April 23rd
Dandelion Wine
Something Wicked This Way Comes
We'll Always Have Paris

April 30th
The Illustrated Man
Quicker Than the Eye
Driving Blind
The October Country
The Cat's Pajamas
Let's All Kill Constance
A Medicine for Melancholy and Other Stories

About Ray Bradbury
Bradbury, who passed away on June 5, 2012 at the age of 91, was the recipient of the 2000 National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters, the 2004 National Medal of Arts, and the 2007 Pulitzer Prize Special Citation. His groundbreaking works include Fahrenheit 451, The Martian Chronicles, The Illustrated Man, Dandelion Wine, and Something Wicked This Way Comes. His writing, as well as his passion, was not confined to a single medium. His fiction, poetry, and essays touched the hearts and inspired the minds of readers everywhere, as did his teleplays, screenplays, and operas.

ABOUT HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS:
HarperCollins, one of the largest English-language publishers in the world, is a subsidiary of News Corporation (NASDAQ: NWS, NWS.A; ASX: NWS, NWSLV). Headquartered in New York, HarperCollins has publishing groups around the world including the HarperCollins General Books Group, HarperCollins Children's Books Group, Zondervan, HarperCollins UK, HarperCollins Canada, HarperCollins Australia/New Zealand and HarperCollins India. HarperCollins is a broad-based publisher with strengths in literary and commercial fiction, business books, children's books, cookbooks, mystery, romance, reference, religious and spiritual books. With nearly 200 years of history HarperCollins has published some of the world's foremost authors and has won numerous awards including the Nobel Prize, the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award, the Newbery Medal and the Caldecott. You can visit HarperCollins Publishers on the Internet at http://www.harpercollins.com.

Family Dentistry and Orthodontics, W. Wayne Trowell, D.D.S.
770-232-2783
www.wtrowelldds.com

Suwanee, GA Dentist Wayne Trowell Aligns Patient Smiles with Clear Correct Invisible Braces

(PRBuzz.com) April 11, 2013 -- Orthodontic technology has greatly improved over the years. Advanced alignment solutions have made it so that patients can improve their smiles more comfortably, confidently and with minimal pain. Dr. Wayne Trowell offers modern orthodontic technology to his Suwanee, GA patients. He looks forward to helping them find the orthodontic solution that best meets their smile needs. While Dr. Wayne Trowell offers traditional braces and clear braces, he wants his patients to learn more about the cosmetic advantages of Clear Correct Aligners. These invisible braces go unnoticed when talking, laughing or eating. With the use of Clear Correct invisible braces, patients can better align their smiles without the traditional look of orthodontic braces.

Clear Correct Aligners are a modern way to cosmetically straighten your smile. Since they are made of a clear, plastic material, Clear Correct looks invisible when placed over the surface of your teeth. This alignment solution is great for adults that want to straighten their smile, but were previously concerned about the outward appearance of traditional braces. Dr. Wayne Trowell creates clear, plastic aligners that are custom designed to achieve an individual patient's projected smile results. These aligners are removable and fit comfortably over the surface of your teeth. This alignment system changes over time, gradually aligning your teeth according to incremental adjustments. This brings patients closer and closer to the straightened smile they desire. Since Clear Correct is a removable aligner, it doesn't require any major adjustments to your eating and oral health habits. If you have thought about aligning your smile, contact Dr. Wayne Trowell and learn more about the orthodontic solutions available at his practice and whether or not Clear Correct invisible braces are the right solution for you.

For more information on Clear Correct Invisible Braces in Suwanee, GA, visit www.wtrowelldds.com or call 770-232-2783 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Wayne Trowell of Family Dentistry and Orthodontics.

Dr. Joseph Berretone
609-822-2453
609-345-3377
www.downbeachdental.com

Margate, NJ Dentist Joseph Berretone Brightens Patient Smiles with Zoom! Whitening

(PRBuzz.com) April 11, 2013 -- Your smile has a huge impact on both how confident you feel about yourself and the impressions that you make on others. Smiling is even considered contagious in nature because of how greatly it can improve your mood and the moods of those around you. If the shade of your smile leaves you feeling uncomfortable or apprehensive, you're not alone. Teeth whitening is one of the most popular cosmetic dental procedures chosen amongst patients. Those living in Margate, NJ and the surrounding area can now brighten their smiles and improve their confidence with in office Zoom! Whitening at Dr. Joseph Berretone's office.

Zoom! Whitening is one of the best was to dramatically brighten the shade of your smile. With professional, in-office whitening, patients can brighten their smiles up to eight shades in only an hour. Zoom! Whitening is a safe, professional whitening procedure that greatly improves the cosmetic appearance of their smile. When patients visit Dr. Joseph Berretone's Margate, NJ office, he first applies a specialized gel to their teeth. This gel is then activated by a light that accelerates the entire whitening process. Dr. Joseph Berretone's patients have found that Zoom! Whitening provides impressive results. Zoom! Whitening leaves patients with confidence in the appearance of their smile, without compromising the health of their teeth.

While the cosmetic appearance of a smile is the driving factor behind many that opt for teeth whitening procedures, Dr. Joseph Berretone also finds that it increases the health of your smile, too. Those that are happy with the outward appearance of their smile are more likely to maintain daily oral health habits like brushing and flossing. If you feel insecure about the appearance of your smile, visit Dr. Joseph Berretone's office in Margate, NJ to learn more about whether Zoom! Whitening is the right solution for your smile.

For more information on Zoom! Teeth Whitening in Margate, NJ, visit www.downbeachdental.com or call 609-822-2453 or 609-345-3377 to schedule an appointment for a consultation with Dr. Joseph Berretone.

Twin Oaks Family Dentistry
419-474-3890
www.johnrjohnstondds.com

Toledo, OH's Twin Oaks Family Dentistry Provides TMD Evaluations and Pain Relief Treatments

(PRBuzz.com) April 11, 2013 -- Stiff and sore jaw muscles in the morning could be more than just an inconvenient pain. These symptoms could be a sign that you are suffering from a condition known as TMJ disorder (TMD). This common acronym is used to describe the temporomandibular joint that connects your lower jaw to the skull. Temporomandibular disorder causes a patient to experience pain when moving this joint. Twin Oaks Family Dentistry evaluates Toledo, OH patients for TMD and provides treatments that protect their oral health and relieve their pain.

The temporomandibular joint is responsible for your ability to chew, talk, and yawn. Patients with TMD find that it is difficult to chew or perform any other activities associated with this joint. This joint can cause headaches, teeth grinding, ear pain, the jaw becoming stuck open or shut, and clicking or popping sounds when opening and closing the mouth. There are a number of reasons why a patient may develop TMD, but the underlying cause is some form of tension. Twin Oaks Family Dentistry evaluates their patients to determine the cause of this tension, whether it be continual clenching of the jaw muscles, night grinding or stress. Unfortunately, many Toledo, OH patients never realize that they are grinding or clenching their teeth because these habits generally occur during the night. This can cause damage to the tooth enamel, leaving your smile prone to damage, migraines and chronic discomfort. Twin Oaks Family Dentistry fits their patients with custom night guards that are designed to prevent night grinding and relieve joint pressure.

If you know that you are experiencing night grinding, or you think that you may have TMD, visit Twin Oaks Family Dentistry for an evaluation. With the professional dental services available at their Toledo, OH practice, patients can find TMD treatments and relief through custom night guards and tips on how to avoid jaw pressure.

To learn more about TMJ Therapy, visit www.johnrjohnstondds.com or call 419-474-3890 to schedule an appointment with Twin Oaks Family Dentistry in Toledo, OH.