London, England (Jan 11, 2010) – Decision Homebuyers, one of the UK’s most trusted and flexible home buying specialists, report on the sad news of estate agents closing down despite a rise in housing sale prices.

House prices have been on the rise due to a restricted supply of sellers on the market, yet despite this, figures show that one in six estate agents have had to cease trading within the last year. Research carried out by The Local Data Company shows that 142 outlets closed their doors in the 12 month period to October 2009, with Leeds, Bristol, Liverpool, London and Glasgow being the areas worst hit.

Big name casualties include Halifax, Bairstow and Savills, whilst a number of independent estate agents also had to shut down due to the effects of the global recession. 89 independents closed for business in total whilst chains of five units or more were worst hit, with 54 outlets shutting down.

“This goes to show that it isn’t just house prices that are being hit by the recession, the shockwaves are reverberating throughout the entire housing industry,” says Laurence Smith of Decision Homebuyers. “However, it is also a good opportunity for the housing market to grow online. Decision Homebuyers is just such an operation when people are looking to sell a house fast, and people are discovering with each passing day how effective the online housing market can be.”

To find out more about Decision Homebuyers and their services please call 08456 341 456 or visit: http://www.decisionhomebuyers.co.uk/

Established in 2006 and specialising in fast property purchase, Decision Homebuyers are experts in their field. Decision Homebuyers can buy your house fast and guarantee to make cash offers on all types of residential and commercial property, no matter what the condition.
630 Linen Hall,
162 – 168 Regent Street,
London,
W1B 5TG
Tel: 08456 341 456
Email: info@decisionhomebuyers.co.uk

Nagercoil, Tamilnadu ( QualityPressreleaser ) January 5, 2010 – It is already high time to protect the planet which we live in. Utilizing the recycling opportunities available today will be a great sigh of relief to the grinning planet. There are recycling initiatives all over this planet and the scrap materials sector is the most important source for these initiatives. Scrap trade all over the world is considered as a main source of economic growth of any country. The real fact is that the scrap material trade is more than just giving economic advantage. “Though the scrap trade is considered as a business that help people in earning money, this trade helps a great deal in recycling as well. All the scrap materials that are traded finally end up in some recycling unit. These scrap materials turn in to fresh ones and are reused. For example all the shredded steel scrap that is traded will be recycled in to fresh steel. Recycling steel scrap saves 60% of non-renewable energy ” says the spokesperson of Recycleinme.com

Speaking about the recycling videos presented at the video section, Mr. Benny, the technical executive of Recycleinme said, “ Recycling video section of our scrap trade portal is the place where people can watch informative scarp material recycling videos for free. People out there can learn a lot about aircraft recycling, ship breaking & steel recovery and many other recycling methods. We have presented some DIY recycling videos as well. These non-commercial recycling videos will certainly create great environmental awareness.”

Speaking on the move, Benny said, “It should be noted that the higher the scrap trade goes on, the greener the planet will become. We request everyone out there to trade the scrap materials like used steel cans, used tires and other electronic scrap so that you can earn money along with making the planet a better place to live. RecycleinME is supports all recycling initiatives by providing an opportunity to get great online exposure. We have an events calendar where any recycling event can be listed for free. We ourselves promote recycling with the help of our sister concern trashinme.com which deals with disposing waste properly. Recycleinme’s dedicated community for scrap trade can be used to share thoughts on recycling. Let’s pledge together to build a greener planet.”

About Recycleinme.com

RecycleinME is the best place to get business leads for scrap trade. This marketplace for scrap metal, non metal scrap, plastic scrap, rubber scrap and paper scrap was launched in 2002. Along with being a great platform for scrap trade, RecycleinME is also a great information portal to find scrap prices, scrap material trade procedures etc. RecycleinME also has a great community dedicated to scrap trade

For more information, visit http://www.recycleinme.com

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Devon, UK, – Mailbox Nationwide, leading UK leaflet delivery specialists, have announced that their services can be of help in reuniting owners with their lost pets, by helping to spread the word and reminding local residents to look out for the missing animals.

After a successful flyer distribution campaign in Basingstoke previously, where a lost cat was reunited with its owner after thousands of flyers were delivered around the local neighbourhood, Mailbox Nationwide are about to embark on a similar campaign in North London.  The flyer or leaflet can be designed to show photos of your cat or dog, when and where they were last seen, a reminder to check sheds, garages and outbuildings in case the lost pet is trapped, and details of any reward offered by the owners.  Mailbox Nationwide hope that their flyer delivery services can help many more distraught pet owners bring their furry friends back home quickly and safely in the future.

“We were delighted that our first campaign of this type was successful and that cat and owner are now happily back together.” Commented a spokesperson for Mailbox Nationwide.  “We know how stressful it is when our pets go missing and we think that our services can be a great tool to help bring lost pets home by helping to mobilise whole neighbourhoods to be aware of and on the lookout for missing animals. ”

For more information about Mailbox Nationwide’s lost pet campaigns and their entire range of services please visit www.mailboxnationwide.com or call 01395 232868.

London, Dec 17, 2009 – Due to an editing error, it was incorrectly reported in a press release in September/October and November that Offshore Banking International (OBI) had opened a branch office in the Cayman Islands.

In fact, while OBI is doing business with individuals interested in investing in the Caymans, we only work with local law firms and banks who are regulated and we only introduce our clients to these professional and established companies., we have yet to reach a point where we are ready to open a branch office in that location.

We apologise for any inconvenience our error may have caused.

For further detail, Please Contact

Richard Collins, Director
Company : OBI
Address : 27 Old Gloucester Street
London WC1N 3AX
Phone No: +44 2032871377
Email :  obiwebmaster@googlemail.com
Website: www.offshore-banking-international.com

Austin, TX ( Qualitypressreleaser ) November 27, 2009 – The federal government announced its new housing finance agency initiative, intended to provide additional assistance to lower and middle income home buyers and renters. The hfa initiative offers two types of help to state and local agencies. First, it provides a temporary source of credit and liquidity for these agencies to shore up their financial situation and assist them in managing outstanding bonds. Secondly, it offers a new bond purchase program to allow state and local hfas to provide financing for new projects and rehabilitation of existing properties.

The first portion of the initiative is the temporary credit and liquidity program. Under the new initiative, the department of the treasury will use the backing provided by freddie mac and fannie mae securities to underwrite existing loans; essentially, the federal government will purchase a financial interest in certain loans held by state and local hfas, freeing up additional capital for new loans and allowing hfas a measure of financial stability that recent market conditions may have endangered.

The second portion, referred to as the new issue bond program, will directly offer temporary financing to hfas. This will allow the state and local agencies to provide new mortgages to lower income borrowers who might not be able to obtain financing through other means. It is expected that this initiative will provide hundreds of thousands of mortgages to first-time homebuyers. Refinance opportunities will also be made available to homeowners caught in the credit crunch.

The hfa initiative is expected to provide more affordable interest rates to lower income home buyers by subsidizing those rates at the state and local level, allowing more families the opportunity to purchase their own home. While these programs are temporary, they are expected to have a significant effect on home sales. Additionally, since the funding for these programs will come from loans and bonds, rather than tax dollars, the programs are expected to pay for themselves throughout their duration.

“The housing finance agency initiative will help more families purchase their first home,” joe cline of austin-based affinity properties said. “this will provide much needed stability for the entry-level housing market in austin and throughout texas, and give a boost to the real estate market in general.” Economic experts agree with this assessment, noting the need for a stabilizing influence at the lower end of the housing market has never been more urgent. State and local hfas are expected to submit plans for participation in the initiative to the federal government within the next few weeks.

About affinity properties
Affinity properties is one of the most productive and experienced austin texas realtors. For over six years, affinity properties has served the commercial and residential real estate needs of the west austin area from lake austin to lake travis, offering personalized advice and unparalleled customer service to buyers and sellers alike. Affinity properties is a re/max agent in the austin, texas area. For more information, visit our austin real estate websites at www.affinityproperties.com and www.joecline.com.

About re/max international, inc.
Re/max was co-founded by dave and gail liniger in 1973. from a single office in denver, colorado, re/max has grown to be a global network of nearly 100,000 sales associates in more than 70 countries. no one in the world sells more real estate than re/max. today, all u.s. home listings in thousands of cities and towns can be found at www.remax.com.

Contact Information
Joe Cline/Affinity Properties, Inc
Phone 512-795-4532
Fax 512-233-2231
info@affinityproperties.com

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San Diego, CA ( Qualitypressreleaser ) October 22, 2009 – Caseman, Inc. wants to take this opportunity to introduce our company to you and familiarize you with our products. We are a world-wide leader in supplying custom shipping cases and protective case foam to a wide range of industries. We offer you the best source for reusable, highly protective packing cases, interior foam, and customized solutions to meet your specific needs. Our specialties include providing durable packaging of all kinds, including custom cases, from the best manufacturers in the industry. In addition, our package design and development team is on call to create the exact fit and protection you require.

Our diverse line of high quality, durable products includes reusable shipping cases of all sizes, carrying cases that deliver outstanding protection for even the most vulnerable or delicate cargo, custom cases to fit the specific requirements of your equipment, transit cases, and foam inserts for all existing cases. Our cases offer best-in-class protection for military and defense contracting, industrial, law enforcement and rescue, engineering, OEM, computer/high-tech, and other sensitive applications. We also serve a vast range of clients in IT research, IT development, aerospace, government, and those involved in medical research, procurement, and equipment handling.

Caseman carries a wide array of standard rack cases, as well as shockmount and rackmount cases, and cases that are water-tight. We make it possible for businesses to ship or transport industrial supplies and equipment of all kinds, with the absolute confidence of world-class protection. Our brand line-up delivers highly rated industrial shipping and carrying cases from Pelican, Storm, SKB, Hardigg, Fiberbilt, Gator, and more.

At Caseman we work with every client to meet their exact needs for protective cases, limiting loss or damage to their investments. The chances are we will have the right shipping cases, carrying cases, and foam inserts you need, and available for immediate shipment. If our product line does not contain the perfect unit to meet the requirements, our design team will go to work to provide the custom cases your need for every use. Case and interior foam design are part of our menu of services we make available to every customer. We pride ourselves on a tailored approach to our clients’ needs, rather than a “one-size-fits-all” mentality. Our purpose is to develop long-term relationships with our clients, so that we may continue to meet their changing needs every step of the way.

If you would like to explore our products or discuss your company’s specific carrying case and foam insert needs with us, give our product specialists a call at 800-227-3626, or peruse our goods and services at www.caseman.com. We look forward to talking with you and demonstrating to you the power of protection that we can provide. We are confident that we will be able to deliver to you the right product, standard or customized, to fit your every requirement.

Contact:
Caseman, Inc.
7898-A Ostrow Street
San Diego, CA 92111
Phone Number: (858) 467-7900
Fax: 858-505-0757
Email: case-info@caseman.com

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Austin, Texas (Quality PressRelease ) September 24, 2009  – Affinity Properties continues its record of success in the Austin, Texas real estate market, celebrating six years of excellence and commitment to putting the customer first.

As a Realtor, Doris adds her own unique perspective, working with clients to ensure the security of their property and protecting their interests before, during, and after the sale; her knowledge of real estate and home security are invaluable assets to buyers and sellers alike, and are especially important in the commercial real estate market.

Peggy Galina provides twenty-five years of experience in real estate administration and support for the Affinity Properties team. Her customer service skills are unmatched, and her years of experience in real estate ensure that every real estate transaction is handled with expertise and finesse. Peggy’s organizational skills ensure that no detail is overlooked, providing clients with a smooth, streamlined experience.

The past few years have been challenging ones for the real estate industry, both in Austin and nationwide. Affinity Properties has stepped up to the challenge, providing world-class service to its clients, backed by the knowledge and expertise to help home buyers and sellers navigate the current real estate market. Affinity Properties has always been committed to delivering the best customer service in the real estate business; today, more than ever, this commitment shines through.

Providing real estate services throughout Austin, including Cedar Park, Pflugerville and Round Rock, Affinity Properties now celebrates six years of excellence in real estate. Combining experience and in-depth knowledge of both the residential and commercial real estate market, Affinity Properties is uniquely qualified to serve all aspects of the Austin real estate community. The company’s slogan says it best: Excellence isn’t expensive. It’s priceless.

About Affinity Properties

Further information on Joe Cline’s team and the Austin real estate market is available at our west Austin real estate site or our Austin real estate site, including informative blogs on recent developments in real estate in Austin and the surrounding areas and helpful hints when buying or selling properties. Once again, Joe Cline and his team of realty professionals are putting the customer first by providing cutting-edge services for the modern real estate world.

About RE/MAX International, Inc.

RE/MAX was co-founded by Dave and Gail Liniger in 1973. From a single office in Denver, Colorado, RE/MAX has grown to be a global network of nearly 100,000 Sales Associates in more than 70 countries. No one in the world sells more real estate than RE/MAX. Today, all U.S. home listings in thousands of cities and towns can be found at www.remax.com .

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Palm Springs, CA ( Qualitypressreleaser ) September 2, 2009 — According to the professional business advisors of freebusinessmembership.com, this recession period will be an opportunity to start a new business and find success faster than ever before. “People don’t even think about starting a new business now. They have a misconception that starting a new business while the Global recession is around the corner will make their money go down the drain. There are some people who even think that marketing a new business is just impossible during this period. The real fact is that with the use of proper marketing, a new business started during this period will reap huge returns when the markets regain their shape again. Remember that the Global markets have already started to show the signs of recovery and it is wise to start an own business now” says Mr. Tom Peper of freebusinessmembership.com.

While we were just wondering how is made possible to reap high returns once the markets recover, Mr. Tom has the answer. “The consumers out there will remember the new brands and businesses which help them to survive the toughest economic conditions. For example you can start a new business and offer maximum possible discounts for your products. Though this new business can fetch only marginal profits during the initial stages, the clients will be ready to pay you the demanded price as the market recovers. Moreover, the consumers will remember your business as you have helped them during the worst market conditions.”

Speaking on the move, Mr. Tom Peper said, “It is true that marketing a new business during the recession period will be a lot complicated. However, by planning out the right marketing strategies and executing them properly will make the new business reach higher levels, faster than ever before. This is where our team of business experts comes into play. We have be researching the markets and planning out strategies to start and promote any kind of new businesses through all these years. It is obvious that out team has gathered enough knowledge to help people out there to start a new business and promote it effectively, no matter what the market condition is.”

The thinking of great business developers is reflected by the words of these professionals. As said, “There is never a wrong time to do a right thing”.

About freebusinessmembership.com

Freebusinessmembership.com is maintained by a team of professional business developers who have succeeded in helping people to start own business and find success in it. Plethora of information is available in their site that is like guides to start and promote new businesses. For more information, visit http://www.freebusinessmembership.com

Contact:
Tom Peper
Company Name: Free Business Membership
City: Palm Springs, CA 92263
Phone Number: 702-223-5224

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San Diego, CA ( QualityPressReleaser) August 28, 2009  – Recent government and industry studies indicate that college textbook prices over the past 20 years have increased more than 200%, or twice the rate of inflation.  This is the retail price offered by the textbook publishers.  “The same textbooks can actually be purchased online for up to 90% less,” said Bobby Brannigan, CEO, ValoreBooks.com , a major used online textbook website.

The Internet has revolutionized the used college textbook market by allowing the development of efficient online marketplaces to connect buyers and sellers from around the world.

At ValoreBooks.com, for example, a leading student online marketplace for used textbooks , a used copy of “Chemistry: The Central Science” eleventh edition by Brown and Lemay, which lists for $194.40, was recently available for $62.97.  The same book was offered on Amazon.com for $119.95.

Often, a book that is no longer used at one school is still used at another.  With an online marketplace, a student can easily list their book online and sell it within days to a student at the other end of the world.  So, instead of a textbook sitting in the back of a college student’s closet, it can be sold and reused.

The average college textbook has a life of three to four years before a new edition is produced.  With each year that a textbook is in use, more used copies become available.  Considering the fact that college and university enrollments are increasing rapidly, especially in the recession, along with the fact that at least 25% of students decide to keep their textbooks after their classes end, the supply of used textbooks may not meet national demand until year three or so.

So, what does this mean for college students looking to save money by purchasing used textbooks?  Figure out which books you need and buy them early.  For the first three years of a textbook’s life there will not be enough used copies available to meet the needs of students worldwide.  So, if you want to save big bucks this semester on used textbooks be sure to buy them as quickly as possible. To make the most of your purchases remember to sell your textbooks back as soon as the semester ends rather than waiting.

For More Information, Contact:
Bobby Brannigan
The Brannigan Company
pr@branniganco.com
(858)-324-1700

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Miami, FL ( QualityPressReleaser ) August 11, 2009 – Discountmugs.com announced today that it launched three new promotional tote bags to its already existing successful line of custom tote bags.  Two of the styles are made out of polycanvas and one style is made out of non-woven polypropylene.  All are recyclable and eco-friendly.  The tote bags that are made out of non-woven polypropylene have aluminum insulation to keep groceries fresh.

Promotional tote bags are quickly becoming one of the hottest promotional products on the market.  According to a 2008 ASI Study (Advertising Specialty Institute) about the effectiveness of Promotional Products versus other Advertising Media: Tote bags were reported to be used most frequently with respondents indicating that they used their bags an average of nine times per month.

The tote bags Discountmugs.com provides will prove to be just as effective.  For just a few dollars, you can have your logo imprinted on these customized tote bags, giving you the promotional power your business or event needs.  People are using printed tote bags for just about everything—from grocery shopping to going to the beach or pool.  What’s more, every time they use their personalized tote bags they are helping you advertise.  Other people see their customized tote bags and see your logo, giving them a branded image of your company.  That’s exactly what you should be looking for when you decide to use promotional products like tote bags to promote your business or event.

Discountmugs.com’s tote bags are durable, strong, and long lasting.  Giving away these promotional tote bags means you’ll have many years of advertising and promotion.  These tote bags will never fail you, as people will keep using them again and again, month after month.  The really nice thing about Discountmugs.com’s line of tote bags is that they come in all kinds of recyclable materials, including cotton, jute, polyester, and non-woven polypropylene.  So, if you want to “go green” you can with these wonderful custom tote bags.

Offered at a fraction of the cost as the competition, Discountmugs.com provides promotional tote bags at low, everyday wholesale prices that are 30-50% cheaper than competitors.  Plus, free shipping is offered on all tote bags.

During this summer season, no other promotional product compares like Discountmugs.com’s promotional tote bags.  They are eco-friendly, in demand, and recyclable.  They are great for giving away at trade shows, corporate events, and school events.  There is not one place that a promotional tote bag doesn’t have a place and Discountmugs.com is your source for these high-in-demand totes.

Contact:
Discountmugs.com,
6905 NW 25th Street,
Miami, FL 33122

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Miami, FL ( QualityPressReleaser ) August 6, 2009 – Discountmugs.com announced today the launch of its new line of custom promotional notebooks, jotters, and padfolios.  The launch of the new line of printed notebooks, jotters, and padfolios comes in response to high customer demand for the products.  Apparently, notebooks, jotters, and padfolios make excellent promotional and employee gifts.

Custom printed notebooks, jotters, and padfolios make excellent gifts because they are the classy and sophisticated alternative to the legal pad.  People can jot down ideas and notes in these notebooks, jotters, and padfolios with ease as the proudly carry them wherever they go.  If you purchase these customized notebooks, jotters, and portfolios for your employees, you will create a sense of unity and will have the team thinking on the same page.  If you use them as promotional products, these imprinted notebooks, jotters, and padfolios are so nice that your customers will be thanking you.

Most of the padfolios come in classic black leatherette, however there are some that are two-toned or brown.  There is definitely something for everyone in this new line.  You can choose from a plethora of selections in all sizes.  A small jotter is nice for those who need to carry paper with them in their pocket.  A notebook or portfolio is great for those who have to go to lengthy meetings.

These custom printed notebooks, jotters, and portfolios are also great for school kids.  Every school kid needs paper to write down notes and assignments and these notebooks, jotters, and portfolios are perfect for that use.  College students will particularly like the leatherette padfolios as they have begun to start a more professional life.

The imprinted notebooks, jotters, and padfolios are also good to use for fund raisers.  You could give them away at your next membership drive as well.  For example, with each new membership give away a free notebook, jotter, or portfolio with your logo printed on them.  This is a nice way of saying “thank you” to your new members.

Discountmugs.com is pleased to carry this new line of notebooks, jotters, and padfolios.  The company makes it point to always provide what the customer wants and with this launch, they are doing just that.  Customers asked for the products and Discountmugs.com provides.  It is the goal of Discountmugs.com to provide as many promotional products as possible as customers request them.  There is no other promotional products company that responds to its customers as quickly and positively as Discountmugs.com.

Contact:
Discountmugs.com,
6905 NW 25th Street,
Miami, FL 33122

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New York, New York and San Francisco, California ( QualityPressReleaser) August 6th 2009 -Dr. Ira Byock is a physician specializing in hospice care and is currently the Director of Palliative Medicine at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center.  He is the author of Dying Well, and The Four Things That Matter Most.

Healing the Grieving Heart broadcasts every Thursday from 9 AM to 10 AM Pacific Standard Time on The VoiceAmerica Health & Wellness Network.

About Dr. Heidi Horsley

Dr. Heidi Horsley, PsyD, MSW, MS, is a bereaved sibling and a licensed psychologist and social worker.  Dr. Heidi is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Open to Hope Foundation and an adjunct professor at Columbia University.  She has a private practice in Manhattan, NY specializing in grief and loss.  She is also author of “Teen Grief Relief” and “Real Men Do Cry”. She holds graduate degrees from the University of San Francisco, Columbia University, and Loyola University.

About Dr. Gloria Horsley

Dr. Gloria C. Horsley, PHD, MFT, CNS, is a bereaved parent, and has worked in the field of family therapy for over twenty years. Dr. Gloria is Founder and President of the Open to Hope Foundation.  She serves The Compassionate Friends as a Board Member.  She is co-author of “Teen Grief Relief” and “Real Men Do Cry.” She holds graduate degrees from the University of Rochester, Syracuse, Greenwich and Holos Universities.

Dr. Heidi Horsley
37 West 72nd Street, Suite 1E
NY NY 10023
(646) 269-1664

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Fort Lauderdale, FL ( QualityPressRelease ) August 01 ,2009  – Scorpion Performance, Inc., an American manufacturer of precision parts for high performance engines, is proud to announce that Chevy High Performance magazine chose Scorpion 1.6:1 ratio rocker arms for a hot new engine build. A complete description and many photographs of the build can be see in an online article titled ‘358 Small Block Cylinder Head & Rocker Arm Upgrade – Bigger Is Better’ at http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/tech/engines_drivetrain/cams_heads_valvetrain/0905chp_358_small_block_cylinder_head_rocker_arm_upgrade/index.html

According to author John Nelson, “Moving more air through this motor with a set of big, 235cc runner Motown 23-degree cylinder heads, teamed with a bump in cam specs via a set of Scorpion 1.6:1 rocker arms, proved to be exactly a formula our test subject liked – especially at the track.” The engine picked up 16 horsepower, more torque and ran a three-tenths better elapsed time at the track.

Visit Scorpion Racing Products website at http://www.scorpionracingproducts.com for more information or to purchase Scorpion Performance rocker arms and a complete line of valve train products. The new Scorpion Racing Products catalog can also be viewed and downloaded on this site.

Contact:

Scott Reynolds,
3000 S.W. 4th Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale,
Florida 33315,U.S.A
Phone 954-779-3600
Fax 954-779-3029
www.scorpionperformance.com

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Sliema, Malta ( QualityPressRelease ) July 30, 2009 – It’s summer and dining at The Palace has moved outdoors.

Situated at street level in High Street, Sliema Malta, with the beautifully restored 18th century chapel as a back-drop, Talk of Town offers diners an idyllic location in summer. Here, in the relaxed ambiance of their terrace, patrons may enjoy a traditional Maltese a la carte menu offering authentic Maltese food including marinated fish, soups, rabbit, meats and much more.

Talk of Town is more than a simple Café Malta. It also serves delicious breakfasts as well as fresh bakery, sandwiches & light meals throughout the day; high tea in the afternoon; and a variety of dips to accompany its excellent wine list in the evening.

At the high end of this superior Malta Hotel, way above on the 9th floor terrace, the unique TemptAsian Restaurant is once again offering patrons it’s Tempting Asian BBQs every Wednesday on its spectacular terraces. The barbeque menu was an instant hit when launched last summer and is now being revisited with a fusion of Asian and traditional cuisine. Courses include an assortment of mouth-watering favourites such as sushi, makimono and sashimi; and a vast selection of salads, barbequed meats, chicken and fish. The dessert menu is also extremely varied and consists of a selection of Asian fruits and delightful sweets and sorbets made by the TemptAsian award winning chefs.

Patrons may opt for TemptAsian lunches which feature an Asian influenced summer menu at the roof-top pool deck. The menu includes ethnic dishes, salads, wraps, sushi, grills home made desserts and ice creams.

One can also unwind over a light snack sushi, platters, cocktails or wine, at the indoor and outdoor lounge areas. For those with time to spare The Palace is also accepting a limited number of day-members for the pool.

The Tempting Asian barbeques are held every Wednesday and are open to non-residents. Diners at any of the Hotel restaurants may utilise the Hotel’s underground parking facilities free of charge.

About :

The Palace is one of the established five star hotels in Malta offering a superior choice of Accommodation Malta , top selection of Malta Restaurants, and a state of the art Spa and Wellness Centre. Adjoining The Palace is the Victoria Hotel, one of the leading four star Luxury Malta Hotels .

Enquiries:
Contact Press Office
Tel: +356 21 333444
Web: www.thepalacemalta.com
Email:    info@thepalacemalta.com

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Blackpool, Lancs ( QualityPressReleaser ) July 23, 2009 – You will be well aware of the fact that this is not the right time to introduce new products in the market. With the economic slowdown and the crash of the Global markets, new products are very hard to come by. Surprisingly, it seems that nothing can hold back the progress of the popular leather items supplier in UK. Regardless the market condition, QueensLeather has introduced some of the very best leather items for this season. “Our customers really don’t have to worry about the bad economic conditions. Our products will be sold at very affordable prices as usual. As a matter of fact we will be throwing in many discounts too. Businessmen will have to travel a lot these days and the leather bags of all kinds become a necessity now. Our new leather product line will be of great use for the people on the move”, says Ritchie Smythe of QeensLeather.

Speaking about the newly added leather items, Ritchie Smythe  said, “When we started this home business, it was our dream to have leather items needed for every occasion in our stores. Through all these years we have been working hard in identifying our client needs and creating leather products to satisfy them. Now, with new products added to our shelves very frequently, we have achieved our goal. Now QueensLeather is living upto the promise of quality leather items for every occasion. Our customers have lots of choices for buying the leather items. Let us consider that you are about to buy a leather laptop case from our store. We have hundreds of leather laptop case models in our shelves and you choose the one that best suits your style, requirement and budget with ease.” When asked about the areas where the leather items are shipped, Ritchie said, “Our leather items are shipped worldwide. One of the main feature that our clients love is the prompt delivery. These products can be shipped to any parts of the
Globe and id the customer is within the European Union, the product delivered to their doorsteps in 3-7days.”

Ritchie concluded that, “It is a great pleasure to see that QueensLeather has become one of the best suppliers of leather items in the UK. Thanks for all our customers who valued our excellent service and made it possible for us to be known worldwide.”

About QueensLeather

Queens Leather are a family owned company specializing in leather products such as laptop cases, overnight bags, and Jewellery Boxes. Whether it is a new leather briefcase, a leather Handbag or a leather laptop case they have the perfect leather item for you. For more information visit http://www.queensleather.co.uk/

Contact:

Queens Leather
42 Oakwood Close
Blackpool
Lancs
FY4 5FD
+44 (0)845 0949 265

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New York, New York and San Francisco, California ( QualityPressReleaser ) July 23rd 2009 -Matt Kuntz, is the Executive Director of the National Association of Mental Illness (NAMI) in Montana.   He has a compelling life story as to why he is involved with NAMI. He’s a former attorney whose step brother died by suicide following a tour of duty in Iraq

Healing the Grieving Heart broadcasts every Thursday from 9 AM to 10 AM Pacific Standard Time on The VoiceAmerica Health & Wellness Network.

About Dr. Heidi Horsley

Dr. Heidi Horsley, PsyD, MSW, MS, is a bereaved sibling and a licensed psychologist and social worker.  Dr. Heidi is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Open to Hope Foundation and an adjunct professor at Columbia University.  She has a private practice in Manhattan, NY specializing in grief and loss.  She is also author of “Teen Grief Relief” and “Real Men Do Cry”. She holds graduate degrees from the University of San Francisco, Columbia University, and Loyola University.

About Dr. Gloria Horsley

Dr. Gloria C. Horsley, PHD, MFT, CNS, is a bereaved parent, and has worked in the field of family therapy for over twenty years. Dr. Gloria is Founder and President of the Open to Hope Foundation. She serves The Compassionate Friends as a Board Member.  She is co-author of “Teen Grief Relief” and “Real Men Do Cry.” She holds graduate degrees from the University of Rochester, Syracuse, Greenwich and Holos Universities.

Dr. Heidi Horsley
37 West 72nd Street, Suite 1E
NY NY 10023
(646) 269-1664

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London, UK ( Qualitypressreleaser ) July 17, 2009 – Making your most valuable customers feel valued with a carefully-selected gift could deliver the same return as a direct mail to 1000 people or an advert in the local newspaper, says a new expert article on free small business marketing resource Marketing Donut.

“Merchandising might seem like an unnecessary cost during the recession, but if you set clear objectives and select the right merchandise for your target audience, it can generate a valuable return on investment,” says the article on Marketing Donut.

The article says merchandising delivers benefits such as: connecting with customers, raising awareness of the business, and driving sales.

Marketing Donut expert Andy Preston says that with merchandising it’s important to be clear about what you want to achieve. “For example, do you want customers to sign up to your newsletter and communicate with you more, or to drive new customers to your website and increase online sales?”

It’s also important to choose an item of merchandise that’s appropriate for your business.

“So if you’re in financial services you could portray your reliability with something practical, and if you’re in the leisure sector, you should create something fun. For example, a go-kart business could distribute wind-up mini racers.”

The article also has advice about choosing suppliers and methods of distribution.

Marketing Donut is a free marketing resource that’s backed by Google and Royal Mail. It’s got thousands of expert tools and information covering all aspects of small business sales and marketing.

Further information:

* The Marketing Donut is at www.marketingdonut.co.uk

Contact details:
Mick Dickinson
BHP Information Solutions
tel: 0117 904 2224
info@marketingdonut.co.uk

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Austin, Texas ( QualityPressReleaser ) July 17, 2009 – The ease of modern day communication has made it simpler than ever for identity thieves to gain access to personal and private data. Thankfully, there are things you can do to dramatically reduce the likelihood of becoming the next identity theft scam victim. The first step is to become educated on how identity thieves obtain personal information in the first place.

Pat Parker, Senior VP of Business Devt. and Training for Lionheart Assurance Solutions, LP® says, “Every day, technological advances make it easier for identity thieves to gain access to people’s private data. Unlike the old days when identity thieves had to spend hours retrieving one’s identity by hacking into their personal computer with a complex code or virus, today they can grab anyone’s identity with just a few mouse clicks through social media networks and other online sources.”

Protecting one’s online identity has become a modern day necessity. According to an FTC report released in February of this year, the number of identity theft complaints in 2008 was 10 times the number received just 8 years earlier in 2000. Separately, the Javelin Strategy and Research Center’s 2009 Identity Theft Study shows that “Identity theft is on the rise, affecting almost 10 million victims in 2008 (a 22% increase from 2007).” Keep in mind, these numbers are based solely on reported incidents of identity theft, so the actual totals may be higher.

“One of the biggest horrors of identity theft is the damage that can be done to your reputation with virtually every institution you attempt to do business with – potentially for the rest of your life. An ounce of prevention goes a long way in reducing your chances of becoming a victim – but with today’s ever-advancing technology, it’s important to realize that there is no such thing as completely eliminating the possibility of identity theft. Anyone who would guarantee that you won’t become a victim isn’t being honest with you. The best option is to become better educated about our choices and then focus on early detection and professional restoration if one does become a victim,” Parker says.

Lionheart’s “how to” educational series discusses tips on protecting yourself against most all types of identity theft.

Parker said, “We understand that that we can’t bring the identity theft rate to zero. However, we can educate people on how to take simple steps to protect themselves and reduce the identity thieves’ success rate. Experience has shown us that few have the patience to read lengthy instruction manuals about how to minimize one’s risk of identity theft. That’s why we’ve chosen a simple “how to” format, which is easy to understand and follow.”

The series includes the company’s most requested “how to” articles, such as “How to Avoid a Phishing Scam” and “How to Avoid Becoming a Victim of a Twitter Scam.”

About Lionheart Assurance Solutions, LP®

Since 1997, Lionheart Assurance Solutions, LP® is a unique business services firm specializing in employee legal and identity theft protection benefits for employers of all sizes nationwide. For small to medium-sized clients, Lionheart also offers a full range of plans that help small businesses to “level the playing field” by providing access to the kinds of legal and consultative advice that typically only a large corporation can afford.

Lionheart Assurance Solutions, LP® has helped hundreds of companies across the United States and Canada with their suite of products and services. For more information, visit http://www.LionheartAssuranceSolutions.com.

You can also learn more at http://www.youtube.com/user/LionheartAssurance.

Contact Information:
Michael Hollingsworth
Media Contact
Lionheart Assurance Solutions, LP
469-522-3007
pressreleaser@bestonlineresults.com

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Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire ( Qualitypressreleaser ) July 15, 2009 – There not many good non-auction shopping portals available out there. Jambootan.com being one of the best non-auction shopping portals, we decided to have a talk with its developers so that we can get a clear idea about the reason why the non-auction shopping portals are known to be the best. According to the professionals of jambootan.com, non-auction shopping portals are beneficial than online auction portals in many ways. “The auction based online shopping portals claim to save your money spent on shopping. Remember the fact that not all the products that you are looking for will be available for auction. Particularly latest products will appear for auction very rarely. Hence you cannot buy any products through the online auction sites at once. You will also have to wait for the bidding to complete where this may take many weeks or even months. In the case of non-auction portals, you can buy anything the moment you need it. The products will be shipped within just 2-3 days to your doorsteps. Time is precious than anything else” says Mr. Benedict Smythe of Jambootan.com.

Speedy delivery and the availability of products is a plus point for the non-auction shopping portals. What about the savings that one can make through these non-auction portals? “With huge competition in selling products online, there are many discounts made available in the non-auction portals like ours. It is a true fact that you can make huge savings by bidding in the online auction portals. However, it is entirely dependent on luck because the chances of getting scammed are high in the auction portals. If you want to be on the safer side the non-auction shopping portals are definitely the best. As there are many discounts available in the non-auction shopping portals, why should you risk yourself in losing your hard earned money?”

Speaking on the move, Mr. Benedict Smythe said, “Jambootan.com is a unique non-auction shopping portal. We are the only non-auction shopping portal to allow free listing of products along with images. We have separate sections for new and used items. Shopping in our portal is certified to be 100% safe and secure.”

About Jambootan.com

Jambootan is an upmarket, non auction trading platform with totally free listings and photographs on all general new and used items. They only take a small commission once items are sold, therefore giving individuals and businesses alike the opportunity to trade in a convenient and fair way. For more information, visit http://www.jambootan.com

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