Portland, Ore. (PRWEB) February 01, 2012

The Snowy Owl irruption is taking the nation by storm, with an unusually large numbers of the large white bird spotted all over the U.S. The popularity of owls is increasing, with hand-made owl “irruptions” happening on sites like Hyena Cart, which houses more than 1,000 individually owned online stores that offer a broad spectrum of hand-made products for the family.

From hats, to shirts, to cloth diapers, knitted items, greeting cards and more, Hyena Cart is home to dozens of stores selling more than 200 owl-related hand-made items at any given time.

The white, two-foot-tall birds, which live in the Arctic the rest of the year, are known to fly south in large numbers every few winters in what is known as an irruption. But this year, the numbers are unusually high, said Denver Holt, director of the Owl Research Institute in Charlo, Mont.

Owls have been seen from Boston, to the Great Lakes, the Ohio River Valley, Kansas, Vancouver and Seattle.

Crystal Allen, of Vancouver, British Columbia, started making owl-related apparel items several years ago, and they have become some of the most popular products on her Hyena Cart store.

Inspired by her daughter’s favorite book, “Little Hoot,” Allen said that customers love the Lilikoi Lane snuggling-owl shirt appliqued with corduroy.

The owl items are selling so well, she recently added owl ponytail holders.

Beth Caton of Shelbyville, Mich. started making owl items about 20 years ago for a local bird sanctuary, creating t-shirts and tote bags for kids to take home after school tours.

She owns Irish Girl Creations on Hyena Cart, selling a hand-made utility bag with an ink-style owl embroidery on the flap is one of her most popular items.

Jennifer Lentz of Oahu, Hawaii makes an owl soap that she said is inspired by late summer nights.

“The colors of the soap resemble the night sky, along with a sweet outdoor fragrance,” she said.

Shannon Gilbride of Omaha, Neb., owner of Crunchy Congo, has loved owls since the first Harry Potter book. She crochets owl hats and makes owl cards, selling them in her Hyena Cart store.

“Owls have gotten really ‘hot’ in both fabric and paper,” she said. “They’re very ‘in’ right now.”

About Hyena Cart

Hyena Cart started as a shopping cart for Karen Lee’s Kool Sheep Soakers. From there, it has grown to incorporate more than 1,000 active sellers offering a variety of natural products. Most of the sellers are moms, known as “mompreneurs,” who operate their own online businesses using the Hyena Cart platform to facilitate online shopping. The most popular seller categories include cloth diapers, clothing, hand-knit items, hand-dyed yarn and toys.

Hyena Cart offers a number of different ways to approach the shopping experience. Shoppers can browse categories such as Art & Design, Bath and Body, Congos, Home Accessories, Household & Laundry, Pet Items, Sweet Treats, Upcycled Items and many more. Within each category, seller links are listed alphabetically, enabling users to browse hundreds of sellers for the particular items they need. In addition to categorical browsing, site visitors can also explore featured shops, shopper favorites, new items listed on the stocking calendar, and listings shared by other users, known as random spots.

For more information about Hyena Cart, visit http://www.hyenacart.com.

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Temecula, CA (PRWEB) February 01, 2012

TEMECULA VALLEY Southern California Wine Country – “Spring arrives early in Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country and is celebrated daily March 1 through May 31 as Springfest. Wild lilac blooms, grapevines’ plump green buds thrive, and 10 inspired festivals and events – celebrating food, wine, music and song, Moms, classic cars, and the Old West – provide vibrant fun,” explains Kimberly Adams, Temecula Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau president and CEO. “This is a gorgeous time of year to schedule a mini-vacation by arriving a day or two before, and staying over a day or two after. Enjoy special mid-week rates Sunday through Thursday, and more fully experience Downtown, Old Town Temecula, Temecula Valley So Cal Wine Country, Pechanga Resort & Casino, and the sunny, relaxed spirit and genuine richness of this casual, picturesque valley.” The popular destination is 1 hour from Orange County and Palm Desert, and 1½ hours from Los Angeles.

1. Chocolate Decadence (Mar-2) and 2. Pechanga Wine Festival (Mar-3)

Upscale and exciting, Pechanga Resort & Casino is the four-diamond venue for Springfest’s first celebrations. Friday night’s Chocolate Decadence includes a vast selection of sparkling and late harvest wines, Zinfandels, Syrahs, and ports presented with an array of decadent treats created by Pechanga’s world-renowned chocolatier Jean-Marie Verhoeven. Saturday afternoon’s Pechanga Wine Festival features more than 100 fine vintages from Temecula Valley Southern California, Napa, Sonoma, and beyond – complemented by distinguished cuisine from Pechanga’s premier restaurants.

3. WOW: World of Wine Weekend in Temecula Valley So Cal Wine Country (Mar 3-4)

Gracious and friendly, Temecula Valley So Cal Wine Country welcomes Springfest with WOW: World of Wine Weekend. A self-guided tour of the valley’s 30+ premium, award-winning wineries (large and small) provides exclusive barrel, tank, and bottle, wine samplings and perfect, companion food pairings. Traditionally, the event sells out quickly; getting tickets early is encouraged.

4. Old Town Temecula Spring Rod Run (March 9-10)

Hip and historic Old Town Temecula’s first, big salute to Springfest is the Spring Rod Run. Hundreds of classic vehicles rev their engines and roam Old Town Front Street from arch to arch for the famous ‘Friday Night Cruise.’ Saturday is ‘Show and Shine’ with the opportunity to get a close look at the classic vehicles and take a peek under their hoods.

5. Old Town Temecula Bluegrass Festival (March 16-18)

Springfest’s first celebration of music and song is the Old Town Temecula Bluegrass Festival. The 12-block, hip and historic district, and the Old Town Temecula Community Theater are jubilant with concerts, jam sessions, and renowned fiddling bands like Bluegrass Etc., Dan Crazy and Thunderstorm, the Brewer Boys, Bluegrass Brethren, Keeping Fire, and The Third Street Band.

6. Reality Rally Temecula Valley (April 13-15)

The adventurous Reality Rally Temecula Valley couples energetic, reality television stars with enthusiast teams of the public for an Amazing Race-style event competition involving outrageous activities and amusing challenges, all for the coveted trophy. Embellishing the weekend’s festivities are a golf tournament, parties, and autograph signing.

7. Taste of Temecula Valley (April 28)

With the new, California Mission Revival-style Civic Center as a backdrop, Taste of Temecula Valley fills the last Saturday in April with live entertainment throughout the day, and dozens of samplings and offerings from Temecula Valley restaurants and food artisans, local wineries, and craft breweries. It all happens at Old Town Temecula’s Town Square Park.

8. Temecula Wine & Music Festival (April 28)

At Vail Lake Resort with its ranch-like setting, ancient oaks, and natural chaparral – a grand mix of pop, jazz, and R&B artists provide a full day’s medley of musical entertainment. Meanwhile talented Temecula Valley So Cal Wine Country vintners provide a unique tasting experience of award-winning varietals and blends.

9. Mother’s Day (May 13)

With spectacular menus and events, and special packages and offers, charming Old Town Temecula, beautiful Temecula Valley So Cal Wine Country, and exciting Pechanga Resort & Casino are ideal for celebrating and honoring Mother’s Day. Plus: Each of the three dynamic destinations features gifts that will surely delight and please.

10. Old Town Temecula Western Days Celebration & Chili Cookoff (May 19-20)

Beginning in 1849 with the California Gold Rush and into the 1960s, Temecula’s Old West lifestyle flourished. Old Town Temecula Western Days weekend harkens back to the settlement’s historic, stagecoach and cattle-ranch, glory days with a high-noon bank robbery and shoot-out on Saturday and Sunday, Old West portrayals, Western music, calf-roping instruction, and stagecoach rides. The weekend includes a tasty, ICS (International Chili Society) Chili Cookoff on Sunday.

***All information is believed to be accurate but may be subject to change.

VisitTemecula.org is the official website of the Temecula Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau. The 501(c)6 non-profit organization stimulates tourism and economic activity, and is the region’s official resource for visitors.

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Guilford, CT (PRWEB) November 29, 2011

American Cruise Lines (http://www.americancruiselines.com), the leader in small ship cruising, announced today the planned offering of Lewis and Clark theme cruises aboard the magnificent Queen of the West, an authentic 120-passenger paddlewheeler operating on the Columbia and Snake Rivers of the Pacific Northwest.

Available this April, between Portland, Oregon and Clarkston, Washington, American Cruise Lines will offer an unforgettable journey along the legendary rivers that helped shape the West aboard the authentic paddlewheeler Queen of the West. On this unique itinerary, passengers will follow in the footsteps of the legendary explorers Lewis and Clark, and their monumental expedition while discovering the natural wonder, native lore, pristine wilderness, and rich history along this epic course. Guests will discover ancient lands of Native Americans; marvel at the technological miracles of the river’s lock system, where a series of seven locks takes you 780 feet above sea level; and cruise from the lush valley of the Columbia River Gorge to the high desert inland canyons.

“The spring is really the ideal time for this cruise – the days are longer and the scenery is just breathtaking that time of year,” said Timothy Beebe, Vice President, American Cruise Lines. “Experiencing this beauty aboard the country’s only overnight authentic paddlewheeler, Queen of the West, makes for a truly unique cruising experience that allows people to experience the Pacific Northwest in a completely different way.”

Onboard lecturers and entertainers will bring the stories of Lewis & Clark’s Corps of Discovery to life while the crew provides passengers with the highest standards of service. On shore, tour guides and regional experts lead the way as guests retrace the steps of the two famed explorers, visiting sites made famous by their path of discovery.

Highlights of the theme cruise include:

    Featured guest speaker, Todd Weber –A highly celebrated, river-running historian, brings tales of the patriots, fur traders, Indians and explorers of America alive through his period clothing and colorful presentation.
    Dinner with Lewis & Clark evening – Impersonators will accompany guests during a special evening of fine dining, entertainment, trivia and more.
    A special screening of Ken Burns’ Lewis & Clark documentary, “Lewis and Clark – The Journey of the Corpse of Discovery.”
    Guided tours of sites throughout the Lewis and Clark National and State Historic Park, including Fort Clatsop, Salt Works and Netul Landing.

For those seeking the exceptional in both quality and service, a casual environment, the camaraderie of like-minded travelers, all in the intimacy of a small ship, it can be found on American Cruise Lines’ Queen of the West. The authentic paddlwheeler, built in 1996 with a Victorian theme, recently underwent a multi-million dollar renovation to make it even more comfortable and accommodating than before. From the all-American crew ready to anticipate every need, to first-class chefs preparing menus inspired by regional specialties, the Lewis and Clark Expedition will meet the greatest of expectations.

Queen of the West’s deck plan can be found here and reflects a new library on the third deck, the enlargement of a number of staterooms, and the addition of more single staterooms. Aimed at providing the most comfortable and elegant atmosphere for passengers, Queen of the West boasts newly designed and custom built furniture, fresh interior décor, enlarged staterooms and spacious private balconies.

About American Cruise Lines

American Cruise Lines, the largest U.S. cruise company, operates the newest fleet of small ships in the industry and offers more than 30 unique itineraries along the inland waterways and rivers of the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, the Mississippi River System and East Coast of the United States, from New England to Florida. To learn more about American Cruise Lines, visit our Website at http://www.americancruiselines.com or call (800) 814-6880.

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Chamilia 2012 Valentine’s Day Designer Gift Set Snap Bracelet

New York, NY (PRWEB) January 31, 2012

The new Chamilia Valentine collection features stunning beads with dazzling red and pink colors, gold and silver beads, and beads with glamorous Swarovski crystals. Bracelet and bead gift-sets are also available to help start your special someone’s very own bracelet design. You’ll find an array of simple and detailed hearts, chocolates, Disney classics and much more! There’s a bead for all the special women in your life!

A Silver Breeze is also bringing back some Chamilia retired beads this Valentine’s Day. These classic sought after beads, necklaces and bracelets, come in a wide variety of charming colors, inspired by Disney characters, and themes of love, family and friendship. The Chamilia retired beads make that extraordinary gift that is both exciting and valuable! But hurry, the Chamilia retired beads are only around for a limited time, while quantities last, at the A Silver Breeze online store.

Make this Valentine’s Day exceptional, and add a little Chamilia to her jewelry! All Collections available from A Silver Breeze, including the new Chamilia Valentine Collection and the retired Chamilia beads are available in store and online at: http://www.asilverbreeze.com.

About A Silver Breeze

A Silver Breeze was founded with a philosophy in mind: give women the freedom to be themselves and embrace a sense of style that’s unique to each woman. A Silver Breeze offers women quality sterling silver jewelry that is interchangeable, like the Kameleon, Miss Chamilia, Bijoulee, Chamilia Soho, Quarter 1, and the new Chamilia Valentine and retired bead collections.

Stores are located at the Aviation Mall in Queensbury, New York, at the Wilton Mall in Saratoga, New York, and online at: http://www.asilverbreeze.com. Be sure to browse the online store to see all the available collections. Free shipping is available anywhere in the USA. A Silver Breeze ensures every customer’s shopping experience will be an unforgettable one.

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ScottsdalE, Ariz. (PRWEB) January 31, 2012

The Wi-Fi chipset market continues to march forward at a brisk pace as a growing number of consumer electronics are integrating Wi-Fi. As the demand for devices with Wi-Fi connectivity grows, and as prices for chipsets decrease, new markets for Wi-Fi are opening in areas traditionally dominated by other wireless connectivity standards. According to new NPD In-Stat (http://www.in-stat.com) research, new markets such as smart meters, wireless mice, automobiles, and home automation will help drive sales of Wi-Fi chipsets to $ 6.1 billion in 2015.

“As Wi-Fi appears in more and more devices the demand for additional bandwidth will grow along with it,” says Greg Potter, Analyst. “Granted, broadband speeds are not yet fully utilizing the available bandwidth allowed by Wi-Fi. However, newer use cases—such as streaming high-definition video from devices to the TV—necessitate an increase in bandwidth. New standards such as 802.11ac aim to provide that necessary speed increase.”

Key research findings include:

    The introduction of low-power Wi-Fi chipsets presents a challenge to Bluetooth in certain markets.
    802.11ac will grow rapidly with chipset shipments to surpass 650 million by 2015.
    By 2015, the three biggest markets for 802.11ac will be smartphones, notebooks, and tablets.
    All of the chips shipping in the automotive market will be Bluetooth/Wi-Fi combo chips.

New NPD In-Stat research, Wi-Fi Chipsets: Is 802.11ac The New Black? (#IN1104996SI), provides recent news in Wi-Fi, analysis of new standards such as 802.11ac and Wi-Fi Direct, analysis of low-power chipsets, and of monolithic, combo, and embedded chipsets. Chipsets are forecast by type (monolithic, combo, embedded) and by standard (802.11a/bg, 802.11n, 802.11ac) with data provided for the years 2010 through 2015. Data and analysis are presented on the number of Wi-Fi chipsets shipped worldwide across 33 different product categories, including:

    Automobiles
    Cell Phones (Basic and Feature Phones)
    Cell Phones (Smartphones)
    Mobile Hotspots
    Desktop
    Mini-Note
    Notebook
    Tablets
    Broadband Routers
    FTTH Residential Gateways
    Network-Attached Storage (Consumer Network-Attached Storage)
    Network-Attached Storage (SMB Network-Attached Storage)
    Residential Gateways
    Wireless Access Points
    Multifunction Peripherals
    Printers (Ink Jet)
    Printers (Laser)
    USB Adapters (USB Wi-Fi Adapters)
    Cameras (Digital Still Cameras)
    E-Readers
    Handheld Game Consoles
    PMP
    PND
    Blu-ray Player (Blue Laser)
    Digital Photo Frames
    Digital Televisions
    Set Top Box (Digital Cable)
    Set Top Box (Digital Satellite)
    Set Top Box (Digital Terrestrial)
    Set Top Box (IP/DSL)
    Standalone PVR
    Video Game Consoles
    Streaming Media Players

This research is part of NPD In-Stat’s Mobile Technology service, which provides analysis of the market for technologies, IP, and semiconductors that enable next-generation mobile devices, including processors, graphics, modems, GPS, displays, memory, storage, operating systems, software, and human interfaces.

About NPD In-Stat

NPD In-Stat’s market intelligence combines technical, market and end-user research and database models to analyze the Mobile Internet and Digital Entertainment ecosystems. Our insights are derived from a deep understanding of technology impacts, nearly 30 years of history in research and consulting, and direct relationships with leading players in each of our core markets. NPD In-Stat provides its research through reports, annual subscriptions, consulting and advisory services to inform critical decisions. Technology vendors, equipment manufacturers, service providers and media companies worldwide rely on NPD In-Stat to support critical business, product and technology decisions.

About The NPD Group, Inc.

The NPD Group is the leading provider of reliable and comprehensive consumer and retail information for a wide range of industries. Today, more than 1,800 manufacturers, retailers, and service companies rely on NPD to help them drive critical business decisions at the global, national, and local market levels. NPD helps our clients to identify new business opportunities and guide product development, marketing, sales, merchandising, and other functions. Information is available for the following industry sectors: automotive, beauty, commercial technology, consumer technology, entertainment, fashion, food and beverage, foodservice, home, office supplies, software, sports, toys, and wireless. For more information, contact us or visit http://www.npd.com and http://www.npdgroupblog.com. Follow us on Twitter at @npdtech and @npdgroup.

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Dr. David J. Brady

Morrisville, NC (PRWEB) January 30, 2012

Centice Corporation, a pioneer in chemical verification and identification using Raman spectroscopy and computational sensor technology, announced today Dr. David Brady is returning to the company he co-founded in 2004 as Chief Science Officer and member of the Board of Directors.

Dr. Brady is a well known expert in photonics and imaging technologies and is the Michael J. Fitzpatrick Endowed Professor of Electrical Engineering at Duke University where he leads the Duke Imaging and Spectroscopy Program (DISP). DISP is supported by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, the Air Force Office of Scientific Research, the Office of Naval Research and the Department of Homeland Security. Current DISP projects include snapshot gigapixel photography, x-ray tomography, compressive spectral imaging and millimeter wave diffraction tomography.

As an entrepreneur, Dr. Brady is a founder of both Distant Focus Corporation, which builds camera arrays, and Advanced Quantum Technologies, which builds gigapixel cameras. He is also actively involved in several programs for homeland security applications.

Dr. Brady earned his Ph.D. in Applied Physics from California Institute of Technology, and has extensively published in the fields of sensor systems, optical imaging, and photonics.

“Centice Corporation has developed a solid commercialization capability and the internal talent able to bring new science to the market is first rate,” said Dr. Brady. “With this in mind, I felt the time was right to re-join Centice and bring new thinking to the R&D effort.”

“We are very pleased to have David Brady on board as our CSO” said Centice Corporation CEO and Co-founder, Dr. Prasant Potuluri. “David brings obvious scientific talent but will also provide Centice with additional keen insight to the Board of Directors’ decisions necessary to advance our research & development and intellectual property strategy.”

About Centice

Centice Corporation creates and delivers advanced technology solutions to select markets in law enforcement, pharmaceutical manufacturing, healthcare, biotechnology and homeland security.

By leveraging an expertise in applied coded aperture spectroscopy, computational sensors, and machine vision technology, Centice provides technologies and integration expertise that improves lives and protects people’s lifestyles.

Centice’s scientists and engineering teams work with a network of partners to answer emerging business and public service needs. Headquartered in Morrisville, N.C. and founded in 2004, the company markets products directly and through distributors. More information can be found at http://www.centice.com.

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(PRWEB) January 27, 2012

DynaSys, European experts in solutions for Demand & Supply Chain Planning, and Preactor, world leader in advanced planning and scheduling software, announce the signing of a new contract with Lindt & Sprüngli France, a great name in the world of the chocolate products. The company has embarked, according to Vincent Bonnet, its IT Manager, “On a surer integrated system and more functional than we have developed around our ERP.” Vincent stressed the combination of the two solutions, n.SKEP Production Planning of DynaSys and Preactor, which provided them with a wider functional envelope. Interfaced with JD Edwards, the existing ERP, the planning and scheduling solutions will allow Lindt & Sprüngli France to improve in efficiency and agility to support the production of their French plant.

The Challenge

World market leader of “Premium” quality chocolates, Lindt & Sprüngli offers a broad selection of products in more than 100 countries throughout the world. Looking back, the beginnings of the company goes back to 1845, when a father and his son manufactured, for the first time, a solid chocolate in their small confectionery in Zurich, Switzerland. Today, more than 165 years later, the company has 8 production sites in the world including Oloron Sainte-Marie (64) in France. This plant produces chocolate bars and Christmas & Easter chocolates. Its customers are essentially mass-market retailing names.

“We have a strong seasonal demand variation. Christmas and Easter are two periods with peak production, which requires us to work 6 to 7 days per week,” comments Vincent Bonnet. “We have also to manage great complexity in our processes. Indeed, the transformation of cocoa broad beans into fine chocolate is a complex manufacturing process involving automated systems for the manufacture of the paste, the mouldings and conditioning.” It was thus necessary, to provide a tool with broad functional cover to provide the possibility of quickly generating a S&OP, and a MPS and then be able to synchronize them with a scheduling tool.

“Today, with the information collected in our ERP we are using Excel ® for planning this but it takes too much time to generate a new S&OP, which constitutes a barrier to our reactivity,” he added.

Desicion Making

The French site wished to optimize its production planning in order to better adapt to the new constraints. The key points in choosing DynaSys and Preactor, described by Vincent Bonnet were as follows:

    Security of the function of planner;
    Add profit through better reactivity and thus, effectiveness;
    Optimization of inventory control;
    Generate more relevant S&OP and MPS;
    Direct interface with the existing ERP.

Comments

Vincent Bonnet, Lindt & Sprüngli: “We chose n.SKEP Production Planning and Preactor, two best of breed solutions. The functional cover of the software package of DynaSys combined with the scheduling tool of Preactor meets completely our requirements in terms of flexibility, ergonomics and optimization.”

Ariel Weil, CEO of DynaSys: “We are proud to count among our prestigious customers this great name in chocolate. It consolidates our dominating position in the markets of the confectionery and the chocolate production, after Cadbury, Cemoi, Lamy Lutti, etc.”

Thierry Faguet, Director of the Preactor European operations: “We are delighted to number Lindt & Sprüngli among our users for the management of its production and this contract win highlights the synergy with DynaSys and reinforces our strong partnership with them. This new contract confirms the positioning of Preactor in the Food & Beverage sector with more than 300 accounts already installed”

The DynaSys solution chosen by Lindt & Sprüngli

n.SKEP Production Planning: planning solution and multilevel optimization of production (S&OP and MPS).
PREACTOR APS 500: detailed scheduling solution.

About Preactor International

Preactor International is a world leader in production planning and scheduling software used by a wide range of businesses. Frequently integrated with ERP, MES and Supply Chain Management solutions, Preactor’s breakthrough technology is used by more than 3500 small, medium and large multinational companies located in 68 countries. Preactor has established partnerships with more than 400 companies located around the world to provide local expertise to support the implementation of the solution for each company. These 1000+ accredited professionals offer a key resource working closely with users to ensure each company’s unique requirements are met. The current trends in manufacturing are towards lowering inventory levels to reduce costs yet still be able to respond to shorter lead times to satisfy customer demand. Preactor offers a family of applications ranging from mid and long term capacity planning to detail scheduling and is translated into 30 languages. Preactor runs on industry standard hardware, operating systems and databases. Preactor International has long been a Microsoft Gold Partner and certifies its products for use on Microsoft platforms and databases. It uses the latest technology to develop its applications and typically offers at least one major release each year. With 18 years of expertise in production planning and scheduling technology, 3500 companies as users, more than 12,000 licenses installed and an extensive partner network offering local expertise and support, Preactor International offers global companies with a proven solution and the global resources for the execution of multinational projects.

PREACTOR has a direct subsidiary in North America and an extended network of partners in the USA and Canada.

About DynaSys

Founded in 1985, the DynaSys Company is an European expert in Demand & Supply Chain Planning solutions. Its collaborative and integrated n.SKEP® solution covers all Supply Chain processes at a strategic, tactical and operational level, enabling the calculation of sales forecasts as well as the multi-level planning and optimization of procurement, production and distribution.

DynaSys has over 250 customers throughout the world and in various business sectors including Food & Beverages, Consumer Packaged Goods, Healthcare (Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals and Cosmetics), Apparel, Luxury and Distribution & Retail. Leading customers include But International, Cadbury, Dorel Europe, Ipsen, Labeyrie, Lindt & Sprüngli, LVHM, Mars, Martell, Mumm, Perrier-Jouët, Petit Bateau, Piaget, Ricard SA, Valeo, …

For more information about DynaSys: http://www.dys.com/en/default.asp

Press contacts:

For Preactor International

Valérie Goulevitch

Head of Global Marketing and Communication

Assistant Leah Davies

Tel: +44 12496503216

ldavies(at)preactor(dot)com

For Preactor North America                    

Michael Evans

Marketing and Communication Manager

Michael.Evans(at)preactor(dot)com

Assistant Myriam Willis

Myriam.Willis(at)preactor(dot)com

Tel: +1 (972) 789-5125

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Dominate the search engines with SEO Positive

(PRWEB UK) 27 January 2012

Operating from the heart of Cheshire, Aristopaws is the UK’s supplier of exquisite clothes, designer accessories, Swarovski collars, designer dog beds and furniture for pets. Set up by animal enthusiast Julia Bell, the web-based store showcases exclusive, high-end products for stylish, luxury-loving pets (and their owners) and is able to deliver its products internationally.

The team at the company approached SEO Positive in the New Year for SEO quotes, as they were concerned that their presence within the major search engines was lacklustre and worried that their website wasn’t converting as well as it should. As a business based entirely online, Aristopaws needed to apply a large proportion of their marketing budget to advertising within Google if they were to compete directly with other local companies of a similar nature. The business already

After a number of consultations, Aristopaws decided to opt for a package proposed by the sales division at SEO Positive and work is now underway to transform their online marketing campaign throughout the next quarter.

Dave Damhar, who is the client account manager responsible for the entire SEO strategy, is looking forward to consulting with Aristopaws further to establish clear objectives for the campaign.

“Raising the profile of a company in Google is never easy, but we’ve got high hopes for Aristopaws and will be keeping a close eye on the website’s progress as we begin our work in early February,” Dave says. “We’ll also be exploring ways to improve the website so that users are guaranteed a smooth, stress-free shopping experience and conversions increase as a result.”

SEO Positive was established in 2007 in Chelmsford, Essex with the aim of bringing effective yet affordable online marketing services to companies from all industries and backgrounds. The company offers a huge range of services including search engine optimisation, Pay Per Click account management, social media marketing and online reputation control.

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Chicago, IL (PRWEB) September 22, 2011

The Muslim fashion house Haute Hijab launched their Fall 2011 Collection today Tuesday, September 20, 2011. The line can be viewed online on their e-commerce website http://www.hautehijab.com. The line focuses on modest clothing catered to Muslim women but is intended for all who admire impeccable design and modest options.

The line includes skirts, dresses and tops in fiercely unique and sophisticated designs. The clothing is inspired by vintage designs and womanly silhouettes of the 40’s and 50’s including a full skirt shirtdress, high-waisted volume skirt and crisp white blouses with a touch of frill. Chief Designer Melanie Elturk says, “I am partial to sophisticated designs with an edge for confident women who love taking fashion risks. I scrutinized every stitch and seam and pushed each design to the limit using only the best fabrics.” The entire line was designed and manufactured in Chicago, Illinois.

“We hope to affect mainstream fashion with our unique designs and sense of modesty,” says CMO Ahmed Zedan.

Originally established in early 2010, Haute Hijab launched their collection of vintage scarves in December, 2010. The vintage scarves were so popular they sold out in a matter of minutes and each collection was virtually sold out within a day. The idea has become so popular that other copycat websites have popped up selling vintage scarves. Earlier this year, they expanded their collection to new hijabs (Islamic headscarf) and this summer’s must-have, the t-shirt dress available in four colors. Haute Hijab currently has over 7,000 fans on their Facebook page.

You can follow the latest news on the company blog: http://www.hautehijab.com/blogs/news

Contact: CEO and Chief Designer Melanie Elturk, Tel: 248-872-2168, E-Mail: melanie(dot)elturk(at)hautehijab(dot)com

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1795 13-leaves $ 10 gold eagle coin, est. $ 123,000-$ 246,000. Government Auction image.

TEHACHAPI, CA (PRWEB) January 25, 2012

A strong candidate for top lot of the 2,000-lot sale is a 1795 13-leaves $ 10 gold eagle coin. Fewer than 5,100 gold eagle coins were minted in 1795 – some with the eagle grasping a branch with 13 leaves and others with nine leaves. Only 400 to 500 examples of the 13-leaves coin are known to exist. These coins hold strong interest with collectors because they were the first U.S. gold eagle coins to be stamped. Designed by Robert Scott, each weighs 17.5 grams and has 91.7% gold content. The coin in Government Auction’s sale is graded NGC AU by Numismatic Guaranty Corp., and is expected to make $ 123,000-$ 246,000.

Additional coin highlights include an 1882-CC $ 20 Liberty Head coin, est. $ 37,500-$ 75,000; and a 901-S Barber 25-cent coin, est. $ 70,500-$ 141,000.

Several truly exquisite necklaces are entered in the auction. An 18K yellow gold necklace with 36.15 carats of genuine Ceylon cabochon sapphires and 3.5 carats of diamonds could fetch $ 32,000-$ 64,000; while a striking 6.68 carat diamond sweetheart necklace with 18K white gold is estimated at $ 25,000-$ 51,000. The diamond necklace is sure to be popular with hearts and love design.

For antique music lover collectors the auction will feature 1940s Rock-Ola jukebox. The classic jukebox plays 78 records and exudes visual appeal with its colorful, illuminating Art Deco façade. Estimate: $ 5,100-$ 10,200. Also up for bidding are a rare Polyphon music box in immaculate condition carries an estimate of $ 10,500-$ 21,000, and a Regina upright music box in mint condition and accompanied by 15 discs with an estimate of $ 57,000-$ 114,000.

Sports fans won’t want to miss the opportunity to bid on a custom-matted and framed collage of autographs, images and collector sports cards representing the athletes known collectively as the “NBA 60 Greatest Players.” Among the superstars included in the collage are Michael Jordan, Wilt Chamberlain, “Pistol” Pete Maravich, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Kobe Bryant, Julius “Dr. J” Erving, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Shaquille O’Neal and many others . An estimate of $ 14,997-$ 29,994 has been set on this lot.

Government Auction’s Jan. 29, 2012 Historic Government Seized Assets Sale will commence at 7:30 a.m. Pacific Time/10:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Absentee, phone and Internet live bidding through LiveAuctioneers.com will be available. For additional information on any lot in the sale, call Debbie on 661-823-1543 or e-mail info(at)governmentauction(dot)com.

View the fully illustrated catalog and sign up to bid absentee or live via the Internet at

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