Press Passes Now Being Issued for the 2011 North American Bed Bug Summit

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) September 15, 2011

Press credentials are now being issued for coverage of the second annual North American Bed Bug Summit in Chicago, IL. Passes will be released by BedBug Central, an authoritative resource available to the public for information about bed bugs.

The three-day summit titled, ?BedBug University: North American Summit 2011? will be held Sep. 25 through 27 and will provide an educational blue-print for major industries affected in the battle against bed bugs. The summit will be lead by 26 nationally and internationally regarded entomologists and bed bug experts.

Speakers will be reviewing the most pressing and recent issues related to the recent resurgence including: the social issues and psychological impact of bed bugs, how to tackle bed bugs in public spaces, the best treatment practices from around the globe and the government?s role in reducing the spread of bed bugs among many others topics.

The speaker roster at BedBug University?s North American Summit 2011 includes: U.S. Congressman Robert Dold, Dr. Michael Potter, Richard Cooper, Dr. Dini Miller, Jeffrey White, Dr. Changlu Wang and Dr. Stephen Kells in addition to bed bug legal experts such as Christian Hardigree among many other renowned presenters. For additional information on the roster of speakers or for access to a pre-summit media kit, visit http://www.nabedbugsummit.com.

Members of the Press Will Be Granted Access To:

????Interview opportunities with Illinois Congressman Robert Dold who will be speaking about the government?s role in creating legislation to help curtail the bed bug resurgence.
????Access to Bed Bug Detection Dogs
????Access to more than 75+ bed bug related vendors and coverage of the latest technologies and bed bug treatments.
????Face-to-face interviews with leading research entomologists and other bed bug experts.
????Access to private educational seminars.
????Access to the keynote press conference and an interactive Q and A with entomologists and other bed bug experts.
????Interviews with attendees from a variety of sectors including: government, military, housing, shelters, colleges and universities and more.
????At-will video shooting of the latest bed bug treatment technologies, live bed bugs, and the Summit at large.
????Hands-on demonstrations of the latest bed bug treatment technologies.

A total of 35 limited and full access press passes will be issued based on media credentials and at a first come, first served basis. A multimedia press kit will be issued upon request for journalists unable to attend the Summit.

All media inquiries should be directed to:

Calvin Allen, Summit Press Officer

Office: (609)799-1300 ext. 3014

Mobile: (609) 947-4872

Calvin(dot)allen(at)bedbugcentral(dot)com

About BedBug Central

BedBug Central serves as the nation?s most authoritative information resource and website available to the public for information concerning bed bugs and bed bug related issues concerning health, prevention, and treatment methods. More information can be obtained at http://www.bedbugcentral.com.

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USBedBugs.com? Platinum Sponsor for 2011 North American Bed Bug Summit - Event Features Speaking Session with United States Representative Robert J. Dold

Northbrook, IL (PRWEB) September 19, 2011

USBedBugs.com, the leading provider of pesticide-free bed bug prevention and protection products, announced today it is the sole platinum-level sponsor of the 2011 North American Bed Bug Summit. The event is being held September 25th through the 27th at the Hyatt Regency O?Hare hotel in Chicago. USBedBugs.com will occupy Booth #67 on the EXPOCentral floor and host Beer Tasting Reception.

The three-day event brings together the top bed bug elimination and management companies throughout the country and offers a chance for networking and discussion of best practices. Speaking sessions will be conducted by several prominent entomologists and other experts who will discuss the science of fumigation, the role of canines in pest detection, and the efficacy of heat-based treatments, among many other topics. In addition, United States Representative Robert J. Dold of Illinois will deliver a speech describing the federal involvement in bed bug issues and the potential impact of legislation for pest management companies.

?We are very pleased to once again be the platinum sponsor of the North American Bed Bug Summit,? said Adam Greenberg, President of USBedBugs .com. ?Bed bugs can have a truly debilitating effect on people?s physical and emotional well-being, and they are unfortunately a problem that continues to spread. Events such as the North American Bed Bug Summit allow all of us in the industry to get together and discuss ways to best eliminate the persistent threat of bed bugs so we can provide much needed relief to both afflicted businesses and individuals suffering in the home.?

The North American Bed Bug Summit is produced by the industry group Bed Bug University. For more information about USBedBugs.com?s participation in the event, visit http://www.usbedbugs.com.

USBedBugs.com offers a fast growing assortment of pesticide-free products to provide peace of mind to those trying to avoid being bitten by bed bugs as well as those currently battling bed bugs in their home or business. It offers the innovative BugZip? luggage and clothing encasement products which are specially designed with three-sided zippers to deny entry to bed bugs. ?We are excited to launch at the Summit a variety of new products for bed bugs including steamers, vacuums, mattress bags and home monitors,? said Greenberg. ?We are rapidly adding new products for both consumers and pest control professionals to address the growing epidemic.?

About USBedBugs.com

At USBedBugs.com, our mission is to improve the quality of life for those dealing with bed bugs and to prevent further spread of bed bugs throughout the United States while minimizing use of harmful pesticides.

Founded in 2006, USBedBugs.com is a division of NorthShore Care Supply, an online medical supply retailer. Beginning with selling mattress encasements, the company received numerous inquiries from people desperately looking for other products to detect and prevent bed bugs. As the bed bug infestation in the U.S. has grown rapidly, the company has become the leader in products for dealing with bed bugs in homes, hotels, apartment buildings, colleges and any facility where people sleep. The USBedBugs.com website is now a fast growing marketplace featuring a wide selection of pesticide-free bed bug prevention and protection products. For more information, visit http://www.usbedbugs.com.

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Double Bone Marrow Transplant Survivor Alyssa Phillips Featured in Real Simple Magazine?s December 2011 Cover Story?Surviving Tough Times

Atlanta, Georgia (PRWEB) November 30, 2011

In the December 2011 edition of Real Simple Magazine, 34 year old runner, Physician Assistant and Double Bone Marrow Transplant Survivor Alyssa Phillips is featured in the cover story "Surviving Tough Times: The Holiday I'll Never Forget". Diagnosed with Stage IV Large-Cell Neuroendocrine Cervical Cancer?one of the rarest and most aggressive types of cancer known?just six weeks after running her best time in a half-marathon, Phillips went from the prime of her life to the fight of her life overnight when she was given a less than five percent chance of survival. The practitioner, now the patient, found herself in the Bone Marrow Unit of an Atlanta hospital (the same one where she had worked for the previous six years) over Christmas 2008 willing herself to stay positive as she fought to survive.

At age 31 and planing for a family of her own, Alyssa was instead facing a radical hysterectomy, multiple rounds of aggressive chemotherapy and two back-to-back bone marrow transplants?just five weeks apart?due to her dire diagnosis. And the blow of her hopeless situation was compounded by the previous death of her younger sister, Lauren, just a decade earlier.

Desperately trying to navigate uncharted waters, Alyssa realized she must summon courage she didn't know she had and leverage her determination from years of running, along with her degrees in nutrition and medicine, if she was to survive. Diving into meditations, visualizations, affirmations, nutraceuticals, prayer and laughter, Alyssa willed herself to stay positive and threw everything she could into turning her situation around?including power-walking in the Bone Marrow Unit of the hospital everyday. Christmas of 2008 marked her second bone marrow transplant treatment and threatened to be a low point for Alyssa. But instead, she chose to see the challenges she was facing as veiled lessons and gifts used to break her in beautiful ways into the person she was always meant to become.

Now happier and healthier than ever before?and running again?Alyssa reaches out to help others with what she's been through, inspiring them to look at the challenges of their own lives in bold new ways and also helping to raise awareness of the cutting-edge, yet basically unknown, treatment protocol that helped save her life. "When you've known suffering and turned it around, it just feels right to reach out and help others. And I want people to know that, no matter what it looks like, Something beautiful is happening?."

About Alyssa

Alyssa Phillips is a Physician Assistant & Double Bone Marrow Transplant Survivor turned Inspiring Writer & Speaker. She has also recently been featured in CURE Magazine, regularly speaks to other cancer patients and is an avid traveler. Alyssa is currently writing her first book, a memoir based on her pivotal cancer journey, the blogs she shared while on house isolation for almost a year during her treatments and how she turned a less than five percent chance of survival into a beautiful new beginning.

To contact Alyssa, learn more about her story and mission, see photos, videos and more, please visit her website at http://www.alyssaphillipsinc.com or email her at alyssa(at)alyssaphillipsinc(dot)com.

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Assured Environments to Present at BedBug University?s North American Summit 2011

New York, NY (PRWEB) September 22, 2011

Assured Environments, New York?s largest pest control company, will be participating in the 2011 BedBug University North American Summit this week. The conference, which officially begins September 24 with attendee and exhibitor registration, will run through September 28. It will be held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare in Chicago and will feature three days of enlightening presentations on all aspects of bed bugs. Attendees will be able to hear industry leaders and the latest research about bed bugs, as well as network with experts, suppliers and their peers.

During the summit, Assured Environments? president, Andrew Klein, will speak on ?Bed Bug Scent Detection.? He will cover all facets of the topic, including the costs involved not only for clients of this service, but also for existing and prospective scent detection business owners. He will also reveal the flags people should look for when hiring a trained, bed-bug-detection dog. Klein has given speeches at a number of industry events and has impressed participants and his colleagues with his extensive expertise. A graduate of Harvard Business School, he has served as president of the family-owned pest control company since 1994.

?Bed bug infestation is such a mounting problem for individuals and organizations nationwide, Klein said. ?I am pleased to be able to shed some light on this critical topic to help people find a feasible solution.?

The keynote address of the summit will focus on ?Fear and Loathing: Social Issues and the Psychological Impact of Bed Bugs.? The session will explore how bed bugs have evolved into much more than a pest management concern?but rather, a significant medical and societal issue. It will also delve into the future of legislation and litigation surrounding bed bugs and what needs to be considered by all stakeholders concerning the growth of bed bug infestations. Presenters for this topic will be U.S. Congressman Robert Dold, Dr. Michael F. Potter of the University of Kentucky and Dr. Caleb Adler M.D. of the University of Cincinnati.

Other informative topics that will be featured during the event include:

?????Bed Bugs 101?
?????Bed Bugs Without Beds: Tackling Bed Bugs in Offices, Retail and Public Spaces?
?????Spotting Bed Bugs Sooner: New Technology in Bed Bug Detection Devices and Techniques?
?????Bringing the Heat: A Look at Heat Treatments?
?????The Search for a Silver Bullet: Where is Science Taking Us?
?????Chemical Treatments: Navigating a New World of Government Regulations and Pesticide Options?

The North American Summit has been recognized as a terrific opportunity to gain insight into this growing industry?especially for new startup companies that perhaps don?t have the full expertise or training on this subject. But this summit is more than just an industry event for pest control experts and companies like Assured Environments, which has been handling bed bug issues since World War II. Attendees will also include retail owners, hospitality-industry executives and commercial property managers, among others. The conference is generating a great deal of interest not only nationally, but also overseas. For instance, the upcoming event has attracted the attention of Hidetaka Haga, the owner of Civil International Corporation (CIC), Japan?s second-largest pest control company and a partner of Assured Environments. This year?s summit is expected to draw 600 attendees?about double the number of last year?s participants.

To register for and learn more about the summit, visit http://www.nabedbugsummit.com. For more information about Assured Environments? professional pest control solutions, please call 646-783-5138, or visit http://www.AssuredEnvironments.com.

About Assured Environments

Founded in 1934, Assured Environments is the oldest and largest pest control company in the New York area. The company assists clients with all areas of pest management, particularly bed bugs, roaches, rodents, bird control, chute cleaning, ants, bat removal and fly removal. Assured Environments is proud to offer Green Shield Certified services and maintains an environmentally-friendly integrated pest management (IPM) program that uses methods that are the least disruptive to human health and the environment. Based in Manhattan, Assured Environments serves commercial and residential customers throughout New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. A family-owned business, Assured Environments is committed to providing its clients with affordable, high-quality pest control solutions.

Contact:

Evan Rosenblum

Director of Marketing

646-783-5138

pr(at)assuredenvironments(dot)com

http://www.AssuredEnvironments.com

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Vacation Rentals of North Myrtle Beach Releases Area 2011 Holiday Events

North Myrtle Beach, SC (PRWEB) December 06, 2011

Think a beach vacation is only for the summer? Think again: North Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach and Little River are great areas for a winter trip. There is a wide range of holiday events happening all month long, too; Vacation Rentals of North Myrtle Beach has put together a list of the best ones so travelers can celebrate the season as much as they want!

To make the holiday even better, the property management and vacation rental company is offering a fantastic special. Guests who book and stay for three nights by Dec. 31 will receive a free fourth night and a bottle of champagne. Check out the shopping, concerts and outings below and then plan a stay at one of the company?s beautiful homes and condos.

EVENTS:

Dec. 1-31 (except Sundays): The South?s Grandest Christmas Show at The Alabama Theatre

The theatre stages a holiday extravaganza each year, complete with singing, dancing and incredible special effects. The whole family will love it. Visit alabama-theatre.com for ticket prices and more information.

Dec. 1-24: Gift with Purchase of a Gift Card at Tanger Outlets

Gift cards are a great idea for the person who has everything, and if you buy one at Tanger Outlets you?ll get something for yourself, too. Purchase a Tanger gift card worth at least $ 50, and you?ll receive a gift! Visit Tanger Outlets' Highway 17 location for more details.

Dec. 1-Jan. 2: The Carolina Opry Christmas Special

This year marks the show?s 25th anniversary, and the theater is celebrating by bringing back some of the original cast members. The special also boasts the nation?s largest laser light show. Visit thecarolinaopry.com for ticket prices and more information.

Dec. 1-31: Christmas on Ice at the Palace Theatre

This show has ice skating, holiday songs and Broadway talent. What?s not to love? Visit palacetheatremyrtlebeach.com for more information and ticket prices.

Dec. 9-10, 15, 16 & 17: Night of a Thousand Candles at Brookgreen Gardens

This is one of the area?s most popular events. More than 5,500 hand-lit candles and lights transform Brookgreen Gardens into a winter wonderland. Wander the gardens with a cup of hot cider as local choirs, hand bell ensembles and jazz groups play holiday hits. Visit brookgreen.org for more information and ticket prices.

Dec. 16-19: Barefoot Bargains Weekend at Barefoot Landing

Barefoot Landing wants to make your holiday shopping easier ? the shopping complex will feature several stores offering 20% off or more this weekend. You'll also be entered to win a prize package worth hundreds of dollars in gift certificates from Barefoot Landing and its merchants. Go to the Welcome Center in Dockside Village and pick up your list of stores, or visit bflanding.com?s events calendar for more details.

Dec. 17: Breakfast with Santa

Bring the kids to the J. Bryan Floyd Community center and have their picture taken with Santa. They?ll even get a goody bag! Guests can also enjoy breakfast, arts and crafts and other recreation. Call Bonnie Fitz to register your kids at 843.915.5330.

Dec. 31: New Year?s Eve Party at House of Blues Myrtle Beach

Featuring musical guests Sunny Ledford, Corey Smith and American Aquarium, this party is a great way to ring in 2012. Tickets start at $ 22; visit houseofblues.com for events details.

Groups large and small will find the perfect space when they book with Vacation Rentals of North Myrtle Beach. They have cozy condos for two, spacious homes for multiple families and everything in between. Their properties are close to some of the area?s best outlets, dining and live entertainment. Everyone will find something to do!

Vacation Rentals of North Myrtle Beach is conveniently located at 1021 2nd Avenue North, Suite 6 and can be contacted directly to discuss rental properties at 1-888-488-8588 or online at http://www.vacationrentalsofnmb.com.

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TotalStream Streams 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup Culminating in Largest Ever Webcast of a Cricket Match

Reno, NV (PRWEB) April 15, 2011

TotalStream, one of the Internet?s largest rich media content delivery networks (CDN) recently concluded streaming of the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup. The tournament was a truly international event, with national teams competing from as far away as Canada and Zimbabwe. The final match was televised to over 200 countries.

TotalStream webcast the entire event, taking place between February 19th and April 2, culminating in the largest ever Cricket webcast to over 100,000 viewers of the final match. In that match, India defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets to win the tournament. This record-breaking achievement underscores TotalStream?s unrivaled leadership in Cricket video streaming CDN services, which it has provided since 2005.

TotalStream?s performance throughout the event has been described by many of its customers in glowing terms like ?rock solid? and ?flawless?. ?It?s very rewarding to get so much enthusiastic feedback from customers and it motivates us to deliver an increasingly satisfying and feature-rich viewing experience,? said Dennis Nugent, president of TotalStream.

TotalStream provided 'triple screen' delivery of the event on an array of viewing platforms including TVs with set top boxes (STBs), hand-held devices such as the iPad and Android smart phones, as well as Windows and Mac computers. With such unique capabilities and flexible viewing options of streamed, Internet-based content it is no wonder why it is rapidly emerging as a popular and preferred viewing platform. None of this growth would be possible, however, if it were not anchored by the quality and consistency of video streaming provided by a robust CDN. This fact was underscored once again by TotalStream?s performance on the world-stage of Cricket?s most prestigious event.

About TotalStream

TotalStream is a value and quality driven content delivery network (CDN), committed to providing customizable and highly scalable solutions to fit the individual needs of its customers. Its global, large-scale infrastructure enables virtually instantaneous on demand and live streaming delivery of movies, sports, music, online gaming, marketing and other rich media content. TotalStream?s distributed architecture provides a consistently high quality viewer experience and ultra-reliable performance. For more information, visit http://www.totalstream.net.

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This Island Rocks! The Preparation for the 2011 St. Kitts Music Festival is Well Underway

(PRWEB UK) 21 April 2011

Preparations are already underway for the 2011 event, and the official Facebook page for the 2011 St. Kitts Music Festival is buzzing with talk of potential performers and comments from excited music lovers. The event, which showcases a wide range of music styles, is a great way for visitors and those who own St. Kitts real estate to celebrate the thriving creative culture of this beautiful island.

The festival is the most diversified musical show in the Caribbean, and many big name performers have taken the stage in the past, including Shaggy, Busta Rhymes, Boys II Men, Wyclef Jean and Kool & the Gang. The line-up for this year?s festival has yet to be confirmed, but names that have been mentioned on the official website include Jaime Fox, FloRida, and Keshia Cole. Local radio stations have been taking calls from viewers suggesting who they would like to see perform this year.

The event will be held in Basseterre, the capital of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis. One of the oldest towns in the Eastern Caribbean, it is the country?s main port and the centre of its culture. Despite its size, Basseterre was able to outbid the USA to host matches for the 2007 World Cricket Cup, proving that it is an excellent host city for an event such as this.

As well as an appreciation for great music, one of the main aims of the festival is to showcase St. Kitts as a world-class tourist destination. Many tourists come to enjoy the musicians and end up falling in love with the sand beaches, beautiful scenery and endless sunshine of the island. Sales of St. Kitts real estate have also been on the rise, as many people are choosing it as a place to own a second home or retire in the sun. The fun-loving, festival atmosphere and the friendly, laid back attitude of the people here attract many people to owning St. Kitts real estate.

The St. Kitts Music Festival is not the only party that happens in St. Kitts. There are lively celebrations held throughout the year, making it always exciting to live in St. Kitts real estate. The St. Kitts Carnival is celebrated in December and January and includes parades in the streets and massive dance parties. The International Triathlon event, held every May, attracts competitors from all over the world, even as far as Australia. In late July, Culturama is celebrated on nearby Nevis with shows, street jamming, and horse racing. There is always a reason to party on this beautiful island, which means it is never boring to be living in St. Kitts real estate.

During the St. Kitts Music Festival, the island will be busier than usual so those who are planning on travelling to St. Kitts to attend should book flights and accommodation in advance. For those that own St. Kitts real estate on the island, they are being advised to purchase tickets early so that they get to see the bands of their choice.

To keep updated on the festival and be the first to know which bands will be featured, check out the St Kitts Music Festival website.

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Doyle Design Fashions ? Men's Custom Velvet Jackets Launch Party September 24, 2011

Denver, CO (PRWEB) September 12, 2011

Doyle Design Fashions ? Men?s Custom Velvet Jackets (http://www.customvelvetjackets.com) announces its launch party being held September 24, 2011 in Denver Colorado. Doyle Design Fashions owners Andy Doyle and Donna Wojtowicz will be entertaining guests along with showing the first two Doyle Design Fashions Custom Velvet Jackets. The jackets will be displayed with the diverse options that men can wear their velvet jackets, including with jeans, shirt and tie, and tuxedo.

In addition, all 18 fabric samples will be available for viewing along with a tailor who will provide free tailored sizing measurements for all men in attendance. For buyers, a one-time 15% discount will be offered on all jackets.

?Now that we have launched Doyle Design Fashions, the next step for us is to celebrate and share with old and new friends alike,? stated Andy Doyle. ?The party also gives us an opportunity to show how velvet jackets are the most versatile jacket in men?s evening wear on the market. We will also be able to show the premium quality utilizing the bespoke manufacturing process along with the perfect fit that Doyle Design Fashions Men?s Custom Velvet Jackets.?

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Biggest Health & Nutrition Story of 2011: Salt Vindicated

(PRWEB) December 20, 2011

In 2011, half a dozen medical studies quantified the health benefits of salt or revealed the significant risks of low-sodium diets, making it a year of vindication for this essential nutrient and the people who love it.

?The vindication of salt is probably the biggest health and nutrition story of 2011,? said Lori Roman, president of the Salt Institute. ?Everyone knows salt tastes good, but the latest research published in leading medical journals confirms that salt is good for you, too. The medical studies underline what we have been saying for years: science is on salt?s side.?

The latest data should raise fresh questions about the federal government?s effort to put all Americans on a low-salt diet that could do far more harm than good. Yet federal agencies, stubbornly undaunted, show no signs of slowing their anti-salt agenda. In fact, the Food and Drug Administration is inviting public comments, with a January 27 deadline, on ways to reduce sodium consumption. It?s an ominous sign that federal regulation of salt may be on the way.

The six peer-reviewed medical studies documented:

Type 1 Diabetes risk: In a study on patients with type 1 diabetes, low sodium intake was independently associated with all cause mortality and ESRD (end-stage renal disease).

Type 2 Diabetes risk: In an Australian study with type 2 diabetes patients, lower sodium was associated with increased all-cause and cardiovascular mortality.

No benefit to salt reduction: A study published in the American Journal of Hypertension showed eating less salt will not prevent heart attacks, strokes or early death. On the contrary, low-sodium diets increase likelihood of premature death.

Risk of death: A multi-year study on a very large cohort concluded that lower salt intakes resulted in higher morbidity and mortality.

Negative effects of low-salt intakes: An analysis of 167 studies showed individuals placed on the U.S. Dietary Guidelines-recommended salt levels experienced significant increases in plasma renin, aldosterone, adrenaline, and noradrenalin, cholesterol and triglycerides ? all risk factors for diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Risk of current U.S. Dietary Guidelines: An analysis of almost 29,000 adults published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, examining the association between estimated sodium intakes and cardiovascular events, showed that CV risk was increased among those with the lowest levels equivalent to the current recommendations in the Dietary Guidelines.

While the medical research is the top story of 2011, other important salt and food stories include:

Journalists question anti-salt orthodoxy: Alert to the medical studies vindicating salt, an increasing number of journalists dared to question the anti-salt orthodoxy. To cite one example, Scientific American reviewed the studies and concluded in a headline, ?It?s time to end the war on salt.? The respected magazine also said, ?The zealous drive by politicians to limit our salt intake has little basis in science.?

The Salt Institute calls for withdrawal of U.S. Dietary Guidelines on sodium: The Salt Institute sent a 17-page letter to federal agencies asserting that the U.S. Dietary Guidelines on sodium should be withdrawn and government plans to regulate salt consumption halted because the process has been compromised by conflict of interest and a disregard for a decade of peer-reviewed scientific studies. Documented with 69 footnotes, the letter said a federal law is being violated that requires the Dietary Guidelines to be based on the ?the preponderance of the scientific and medical knowledge? current at the time.

Campbell's brings back the salt, improves the taste: After watching sales plummet when the company reduced sodium in its soups, Campbell?s new chief executive told investment analysts one of her first changes would be to bring back the salt. Lesson learned by food company: customers demand the taste only salt provides and will leave even iconic brands if they don?t get it.

About the Salt Institute: The Salt Institute is a North American based non-profit trade association dedicated to advancing the many benefits of salt, particularly to ensure winter roadway safety, quality water and healthy nutrition.

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Sewa Day goes global on Sunday 25th September 2011

(PRWEB) September 22, 2011

Sewa Day, a volunteering initiative taking place on Sunday 25th September 2011, is to go global this year with projects in more than 15 countries including Kenya, United Arab Emirates, Australia, South Africa, Hong Kong, Indonesia, UK and the USA. On the day, thousands of volunteers of all ages will be doing Sewa - which means 'be of service' - and their combined efforts will improve the lives of thousands of people. Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh is the latest celebrity to pledge his support, urging the public to give a few hours of their time to help build community participation across the globe.

Communities will be donating their time as thousands are expected to take part in local projects being planned that include:

Removing trash and debris from the Tecolote Canyon ecosystem in San Diego, USA.
Increasing the numbers donating organs to help save people?s lives by organ transplants.
Nature conservation, clearing encroaching scrub, preserving and protecting heather and
heathland biodiversity as well as plant seeds and harvesting crops

Soup kitchens and multi-faith meal preparation for distribution of food to the homeless
Entertaining elders in hospices, nursing and residential homes

Each project organised is based on at least one of the guiding principles below:

Help relieve hardship / poverty

Bring a little joy

Help the environment

Sewa Day, which last year saw more than 5,000 people from over 50 cultural, community and faith organisations volunteering for 130 projects throughout the UK, including Bradford, Oldham, Manchester, Birmingham, Leicester, Northampton, Luton and across London, hopes to attract 15,000 worldwide. Schools, community organisations, companies and individuals have already been contacted to help with or to be allocated to a worthy project in their area. Many local councils, schools, temples, mosques and businesses have enlisted their support for this initiative. These include:

Croydon Borough Council in London, the first local authority to fully embrace the initiative
Banking group Lloyds TSB Plc
Tata Consultancy Services
Polaris Software
Vascroft Contractors

Many well-know celebrities and personalities are also backing the campaign, such as: actress Meera Syal, actor Kulvinder Ghir, actor Raj Ghatak, TV presenter Arti Halai, former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, London Mayor Boris Johnson and Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh among others.

Arup Ganguly, Chairman of Sewa Day commented: "Contrary to all the recent negative press in the UK that has focused on those responsible for the civil unrest we saw in August, we believe in the concept of helping others in need and that this should be encouraged whether we are in the midst of a recession or not. Last year, Sewa Day saw volunteers from over 50 organisations undertake over 130 projects and following on from last year's phenomenal success we want to treble the number of those taking part. We are especially pleased to such positive community support from other countries."

Arup added: "There is no better sense of fulfilment than putting a smile on somebody's face - especially the vulnerable, the poor, the sick and the needy. This is the real power of sewa. Volunteering is a wonderful opportunity open to all."

"Sewa Day aims to deliberately stay away from fundraising activities with the belief that hands-on volunteering is one of the most important and effective ways for individuals to increase their positive impact in the community and leverage a key resource beyond cash."

Sewa Day is an initiative of Sewa UK, a secular, non-political UK registered charity, (Charity No: 1135425).

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Grenada Coyaba Beach Resort in the Caribbean Introduces 2011 Holiday Menus

St. George?s, Grenada (PRWEB) November 18, 2011

Coyaba Beach Resort in the Caribbean has unveiled plans for the 2011 holiday season with the introduction of the Grenada resorts Christmas and New Year?s Eve menus. The Coyaba resort is offering Grenada dining at its best with a special Table d?hote Christmas dinner menu and a New Year?s Eve celebration complete with dinner and entertainment. With 5.5 acres of lush tropical grounds, the 80-room Coyaba Beach Resort is centrally located just 5 miles from the historic capital of St. George?s on a 2.5 mile stretch of pristine Grand Anse Beach, considered one of the Caribbean?s best beaches for natural beauty on Grenada.

Coyaba Beach Resort Grenada guests can enjoy a 4-course Table d?hote Christmas dinner including a welcome Mimosa cocktail. Choices range from pumpkin and ginger soup with plantain & coconut to tomato & eggplant bruschetta, traditional roasted Christmas turkey or honey baked ham to decadent desserts, all for only $ 72US/per person plus 10% service charge and 15% VAT. Those looking for a resort in the Caribbean New Year?s Eve celebration need look no further than the Coyaba Beach Resort. An extensive buffet dinner takes place from 7 pm ? 10:30 pm featuring 16 different dishes including lobster bisque, Coyaba tropical tossed salad, roasted top sirloin of beef, creamy scalloped potatoes and the grand finale, a decadent dessert table with fresh fruit. The Coyaba Beach Resort also features live entertainment by the Alien Band and the Roots Band as part of the exciting Grenada dining experience this New Year?s Eve. Coyaba Resort patrons can choose from two options, dinner with a glass of wine or champagne for $ 80US/per person plus 10% service charge and 15% VAT or $ 125US/per person plus 10% service charge and 15% VAT includes unlimited beverages all evening long.

The resort in the Caribbean is the ideal location for a holiday getaway with modern amenities, stunning beach with unforgettable sunsets, pool with bar, a variety of Grenada restaurants and one of the Coyaba resort?s most popular features, PADI? 5-star diving led by Marine Biologist and Staff of EcoDive & Trek.

To book your Coyaba Beach Resort Grenada holiday dinner or to reserve your Grenada accommodations, visit http://www.coyaba.com

About Coyaba Beach Resort

The 80-room Coyaba Beach Resort is poised on the 2.5-mile stretch of pristine Grand Anse Beach, renowned world over as one of the Caribbean?s best beaches for natural beauty, on Grenada. Just 5 miles from the historic capital of St. George?s, the resort is situated on 5.5 acres of lush tropical grounds close to the Grand Anse district with culture, history, shopping and nightlife. Coyaba?s ambiance of intimacy, with full modern amenities for the classic Caribbean vacation, to remarkable design theme with attributes to exemplify centuries ago Arawak Indian-life, all combine to make this resort a one-of-kind gem. Enjoy premium PADI? 5-star diving led by Marine Biologist and staff of EcoDive & Trek. Pool with bar, a variety of on-site restaurants and even a game of cricket, a colonial pastime, are highlights of this resort in the Caribbean. Discover more at http://www.coyaba.com

Contact: Richard Cherman, Executive Director

P.O. Box 336

St. George's, Grenada, West Indies

Resort Direct Tel: 1(473) 444-4129

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