WhenToWork, Inc., makers of online employee scheduling software, today announced the release of WhenToHelp.com, online scheduling software for charities and other volunteer-based organizations. The company also announced it would provide free subscriptions of WhenToHelp Lite to qualifying charities.

Tustin, CA (PRWEB) January 3, 2008 -- WhenToWork, Inc., makers of online employee scheduling software, today announced the release of WhenToHelp.com, online scheduling software for charities and other volunteer-based organizations. The company also announced it would provide free subscriptions of WhenToHelp Lite to qualifying charities.

Four in five charities registered with the IRS -- an estimated 174,000 organizations -- use volunteers, according to a brief from the Corporation for National and Community Service. And, as the brief notes, charity organizations face losing those volunteers if they are not effectively managed.

"Turnover is a costly problem for any organization," says WhenToWork Director of Operations Mary Adzich "but for a volunteer-based charity it can be catastrophic. We created WhenToHelp to make scheduling and communication easier for organizers and the volunteers they manage.
Our formula is very simple: Help organizations keep volunteers happy. When volunteers are happy, they're more likely to stay and to encourage others to join them."

Adzich says the key to WhenToHelp is its cross-matching capabilities. The service stores volunteer availability and preferences, which can then be matched to the organization's needs. The program returns the optimal schedule in seconds and, once published, volunteers receive their schedules by email and are able to log on to submit updates, contact other volunteers or change their preferences.

Online volunteer management and scheduling saves organizers time and phone calling, but it's only half the battle, according to Adzich. The other half, she says, is timely communication.

"Last-minute changes are a reality with service organizations," says Adzich. "The most successful volunteer-based groups are those flexible enough to quickly reschedule or redirect volunteers without compromising the quality of services they provide to the community."

WhenToHelp notifies volunteers of changes through email or text message, and organizers can set preferences to automatically accept changes or to require approval before updates are made. The program is accessible from any computer with an Internet connection and has an easy-to-use, drag-and-drop interface.

WhenToHelp and WhenToHelp Lite are available through online subscription at http://WhenToHelp.com. WhenToHelp subscriptions start at $15 per month, based on duration and number of users. Discounts are available for multi-month, pay-ahead subscribers. Paid subscriptions allow greater flexibility and customization, and remove all restrictions on the number of shifts and volunteers that can be added.

A 30-day free trial is available at http://WhenToHelp.com. Qualifying charities - US 501(C)3 organizations and Canadian Registered Charities - can apply for extended free use beyond the trial period.

About WhenToWork, Inc.:
WhenToWork is a leading provider of online employee and volunteer scheduling systems for business owners and managers, charity organizations and non-profits. Its flagship solutions, WhenToWork and WhenToHelp, simplify the management of staff scheduling and one-to-many communications. The company's mission is to provide fast, reliable and affordable quality services to all customers. Founded in 2000, WhenToWork is based in Tustin, California, and serves small, medium and large companies nationwide. More information can be found at www.whentowork.com.

If you'd like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview, please contact Ginny Apke at (949) 481-4701, or by email.

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Testimonials, awards, and industries served
-   WhenToWork, Inc., customer testimonials: http://whentowork.com/testimonials.htm
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-   Client Industries: Emergency medical services, police and security services, parks and recreation, universities, food services, hospitality sector, retail stores, libraries, medical, city services.

Institutions often celebrate anniversaries with plenty of fanfare, but David A. Noyes & Company, a full-service investment firm headquartered in downtown Chicago, is choosing a different route. During 2008, the firm will participate in various volunteer work and events, sponsorship programs and other types of charity efforts in the communities they serve. Dubbed, "A Year of Service," the campaign will partner with four Chicago area children's charities and one in Indianapolis.

(Vocus/PRWEB ) January 3, 2008 -- Institutions often celebrate anniversaries with plenty of fanfare, but David A. Noyes & Company, a full-service investment firm headquartered in downtown Chicago, is choosing a different route. During 2008, the firm will participate in various volunteer work and events, sponsorship programs and other types of charity efforts in the communities they serve. Dubbed, "A Year of Service," the campaign will partner with four Chicago area children's charities and one in Indianapolis.

"As we debated how best to celebrate our centennial, we reflected upon the single value that has always been a constant at our firm -- a commitment to service," says L.H. Bayley, Chairman and Financial Advisor for over 50 years. "So, for our 100th anniversary, we decided to focus our efforts on serving those in need in our community."

So, for our 100th anniversary, we decided to focus our efforts on serving those in need in our community.

After an exhaustive review and analysis of various local organizations, the principals at the firm decided to focus on children's hospital and related charities. While much of the 2008 calendar is still in the planning process, the following organizations will be recipients of the David A. Noyes & Company "A Year of Service" campaign:

• Children's Memorial Hospital
• La Rabida Children's Hospital
• Ronald McDonald House
• Rush Children's Hospital
• Peyton Manning's Children's Hospital

About David A. Noyes & Company

David A. Noyes & Company is a full-service investment firm headquartered in downtown Chicago, with branches throughout the Midwest, including two in Indianapolis. Founded in 1908, the firm has the unique distinction of being the oldest New York Stock Exchange Member based in Chicago. The privately-held firm offers a comprehensive menu of products and services to individual and institutional clients.

For more information on David A. Noyes & Company visit www.danoyes.com.

Monster Engages Attendees of SHRM Annual Conference & Exposition in Delegating One Million Dollars in Philanthropic Giving

SHRM Attendees to Help Designate Contributions to Several Charitable Organizations via Monster’s “Doing Well By Doing Good” Initiative

CHICAGO & MAYNARD, Mass. (Business Wire EON) June 23, 2008 -- Monster^® today announced at the 60^th Annual Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Conference & Exposition it is inviting attendees to visit the Monster booth to participate in donating one million dollars to several charitable organizations. Monster is the leading global online careers and recruitment resource and flagship brand of Monster Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: MNST).

Monster's philanthropic initiative at SHRM engages attendees in a very unique and exciting way – empowering people to support causes they are most passionate about

In Monster’s “Doing Well By Doing Good: Put Our Money Where Your Heart is” initiative, Monster will be giving SHRM attendees throughout the conference donation cards in denominations ranging from $25 to $10,000; attendees may then choose one of 23 charitable organizations to support, including those focused on: education and literacy, career development, health care, human services, military support, international economic development and environmental conservation. In executing this initiative, Monster is aligning with JustGive.org, a non-profit resource dedicated to connecting people with the charities and causes they care most about.

“Monster’s philanthropic initiative at SHRM engages attendees in a very unique and exciting way – empowering people to support causes they are most passionate about,” noted Sal Iannuzzi, chairman, president, and CEO, Monster. “This concept really underscores one of our fundamental values – doing well by doing good – and conveys what our brand is all about in an innovative, setting.”

All visitors to the Monster booth (#841) will receive a donation card. Redemptions can be made onsite or via a Monster-branded giving Web Site. Attendees will have until July 11 to earmark their donations.

Presence at SHRM 2008

Attendees will be able to redeem their donation cards as well as discuss and preview Monster products and solutions at Booth #841 during show floor hours:

• Sunday, June 22: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Monday, June 23: 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, June 24: 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

About Monster Worldwide

Monster Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: MNST), parent company of Monster, the premier global online employment solution for more than a decade, strives to inspire people to improve their lives. With a local presence in key markets in North America, Europe, and Asia, Monster works for everyone by connecting employers with quality job seekers at all levels and by providing personalized career advice to consumers globally. Through online media sites and services, Monster delivers vast, highly targeted audiences to advertisers. Monster Worldwide is a member of the S&P 500 index and the NASDAQ 100. To learn more about Monster's industry-leading products and services, visit www.monster.com.

Special Note: Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Except for historical information contained herein, the statements made in this release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding Monster Worldwide, Inc.'s strategic direction, prospects and future results. Certain factors, including factors outside of Monster Worldwide’s control, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements, including economic and other conditions in the markets in which Monster Worldwide operates, risks associated with acquisitions, competition, seasonality and the other risks discussed in Monster Worldwide’s Form 10-K and other filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which discussions are incorporated in this release by reference.

With over 191,000 registered charities on one site, "All we ask is.... Give us the finger" The finger we are talking about is the one you use to log onto the web.

London (PRWEB) May 13, 2008 -- Help organisation (http://www.help.co.uk), the new, high-profile website offering fundraising and other capabilities to over 191,000 UK charities, is launching its 'Give us the finger' campaign on May 26 with a series of provocative but powerful adverts across TV, buses and billboards. Playing on words, the campaign subverts its own negative meaning with a positive call to action - asking people to use their fingers to make a donation online.

The 'Give us the finger' campaign is designed to court controversy - charity advertising is a crowded marketplace and we want to provoke a reaction on the charities' behalf. If some people are offended by this approach, we'll know we've done a good job.

The multi-media promotion, devised by Help to drive online donations, will kick off with a viral campaign before rolling out to 5,000 buses and 3,000 billboard sites across the UK from May 26. A TV campaign from June 16 across satellite and cable channels will complete the advertising mix.

The aim is to jolt jaded public awareness on issues from homelessness to cancer. One print advert features a child in a wheelchair, with the caption 'Give these guys the finger … so that I might get back on my feet'. Other print adverts include images of a homeless man, a distressed dog and an elderly woman, with the strap line 'All we ask is…Give us the finger'.

Moe Nawaz, Help's director, says: "Many needy causes are 'given the finger' every day - ignored or overlooked due to donor fatigue. Help's campaign aims to make viewers do a 'double take'."

Posters and images from the campaign will be available free of charge to all the charities using help.co.uk to aid their fundraising, and can be overprinted with a charity's own message and details.

Nawaz adds: "The 'Give us the finger' campaign is designed to court controversy - charity advertising is a crowded marketplace and we want to provoke a reaction on the charities' behalf. If some people are offended by this approach, we'll know we've done a good job."

Help.co.uk assists charities of all sizes to save time and increase their income by enabling them to take credit and debit card donations, and offering fundraising support and gift aid processing, all under one roof. It aims to become the household name for online giving, and raise £10 million for UK charities in its first year.

PDF posters, magazine ads, postcards and flash commercials from the campaign can be found at http://www.help.co.uk/press.php .

Notes for editors
Help.co.uk is a service provided by Help Organisation Ltd, a UK registered company established in 2006 and based in Birmingham.

The Bank of Zurich purchased the million dollar domain help.co.uk (GBP £500,000) and offers ongoing support to the Help Organisation.

For further information, please contact:
Moe Nawaz director, Help Organisation Ltd
Tel: 0845 430 7676
Email: m.nawaz @ help.co.uk
Site: www.help.co.uk

Operation Care Dallas, a large scale Christian charity group in Dallas, Texas, is working with private donors to feed, clothe and assist the homeless and tries to get them off the street permanently.

Mesquite, TX (PRWEB) June 18, 2008 -- Operation Care-Dallas, a Christian charity that offers life changing services such as legal advice and medical care to the homeless community in Dallas, Texas, is finally getting recognized for all of its hard work by the Dallas Morning News. The Morning News, a Pulitzer prize-winning paper circulated in the Dallas area, featured Susie Jennings, the founder of Operation Care-Dallas, recently and explained in detail what the group offered to its community.

Jennings - a nurse at Baylor University Medical Center - founded the charity after driving under a bridge in downtown Dallas and seeing the large amounts of homeless people in the area in 1993. Jennings began the work by distributing blankets from her car, and felt that it was her duty to give to these people in need.

Operation Care-Dallas' main goal is to hold a life-changing event once every season, and offers thousands of homeless people services such as haircuts, legal assistance, medical and dental checkups, and makeovers in one place all in one day. Many of the volunteers are from area churches, and the most of the event's $100,000 budget is comes from private donations.

"You see a lot of volunteers that are dedicating their day to try to give to others that aren't as fortunate. That's a terrific thing," said Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert, who is glad to see his city's residents working together to help the less fortunate.

According to the charity's website, the next step for Operation Care-Dallas is to purchase a large bus, and have it converted to a "Mercy Bus," a mobile outpost of hope would move throughout the streets of Dallas and welcome guests onboard for a medical screening, distribution of water, health care and personal care products and such.

To read the article on Operation Care-Dallas, go to www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/localnews/stories/121607dnmethomelessparty.21f99d5.html, and for more information about the group, visit www.operationcaredallas.org.

About Operation Care Dallas:
Operation Care-Dallas, Inc. provides for the physical and the spiritual needs of the homeless men, women, and children of Dallas by facilitating services and sharing the hope of salvation through Jesus Christ. Since November 1993, when Susie Jennings and a group of volunteers handed out 100 blankets to the residents of the Canton Street bridge located in just south of downtown Dallas, Operation Care - Dallas, Inc. has existed to reach the homeless in Dallas. In 2001, the group became recognized as a tax-free non-profit organization under Section 501 C (3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code. Leading up to this, Operation Care - Dallas Inc. had assisted organizations in West Africa and Southeast Asia, and provided 1,000 blankets to shelters and individuals in the Dallas area. This was accomplished without corporate sponsors or federal assistance. Operation Care - Dallas, Inc. has at least four to five events during the calendar year. Personal care products, blankets, water, articles of clothing, Bibles and gospel tracts are distributed to individuals at shelters or on the streets.

Frederick’s of Hollywood Partners with Brickfish to Launch the ''From Your Design to Hollywood & Vine'' Campaign

Luxury Lingerie Brand Implements Online User Generated Content Campaign to Drive Deeper Interaction with Consumers

SAN DIEGO (Business Wire EON) August 1, 2007 -- Brickfish, the online marketing platform, today announced a partnership with Frederick’s of Hollywood to launch the “From Your Design to Hollywood & Vine,” campaign to send one consumer-designed corset down the runway at their renowned annual celebrity charity event. Past shows have featured designs from celebrities including Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon, Charlize Theron, and Tea Leoni. Located at www.brickfish.com/fashion/corsetdesign, the “From Your Design to Hollywood & Vine” campaign invites fashion fans to create unique corset creations and post them online after which anyone can review, vote on and share their favorite designs. Winning designs will be chosen by campaign viewers and Frederick’s of Hollywood representatives.

This campaign offers value on many levels, from integrating our consumers into the judging process to sharing our brand with a highly targeted Web audience. We are confident that using the Brickfish platform will help us forge a more intimate relationship with our consumers in addition to adding a unique element to our revered charity event.

“For the first time a consumer’s piece will be showcased on the same runway as creations by A-list celebrities because the Brickfish platform allows us to tap into talent in an incredibly engaging way,” said Yolanda Dunbar, senior vice president of brand and marketing for Frederick’s of Hollywood. “This campaign offers value on many levels, from integrating our consumers into the judging process to sharing our brand with a highly targeted Web audience. We are confident that using the Brickfish platform will help us forge a more intimate relationship with our consumers in addition to adding a unique element to our revered charity event.”

According to Dunbar, Frederick’s of Hollywood chose to partner with Brickfish to drive deeper brand interaction through User Generated Content (UGC). The Brickfish platform enables campaign participants to submit corset designs, review and vote for their favorite, and to share the concepts through email, Instant Messaging and hundreds of Internet sites, enabling multiple points of contact. The Brickfish approach drives true consumer-to-consumer viral behavior resulting in more consumers spending time with and talking about the brand. And because recommendations from peers typically carry more weight than many forms of advertising, the ability for viewers to easily share the entrant’s designs converts the campaign into a powerful viral machine.

“Frederick’s of Hollywood is leading the charge for a number of fashion brands seeking vehicles to help them forge more engaging relationships with their consumers,” said Shahi Ghanem, CEO of Brickfish. “Our UGC campaigns are a perfect compliment to advertising and marketing campaigns, and using this campaign to highlight promotional efforts for their annual charity event helps the consumer feel connected and involved with the company on a whole new level.”

The “From Your Design to Hollywood & Vine” contest ends September 14. For more information visit www.Brickfish.com.

About Frederick’s of Hollywood

For more than 60 years, Frederick’s of Hollywood has been the pioneer in innovative, alluring lingerie. Every time a woman in America puts on a piece of black lingerie, a push-up bra or a thong, she has Frederick’s to thank. With more than 150 boutique stores nationwide, world-famous catalog and online shop, Frederick’s has been recognized as one of the world’s most well known brands. Visit www.fredericks.com.

About Brickfish

Brickfish is an online marketing company that has created a new platform for driving consumer interaction and response through User Generated Content (UGC). Companies use the Brickfish platform to launch advertising and marketing campaigns that spark the creation of brand-relevant UGC, such as blogs, images, video and audio. Campaign content is shared in a peer-to-peer fashion via email, IM and thousands of sites across the Web and campaign participants are rewarded for creating, voting, reviewing and sharing campaign content. Brickfish tracks consumer interactions with this content and then provides customers with comprehensive analytics on campaign reach and performance. This approach provides better value than traditional online marketing approaches such as display-based advertising and key word buys. Many features of the Brickfish platform and its underlying technologies are patent-pending. Brickfish is headquartered in San Diego, Calif. with personnel in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles.

Former University of Oklahoma Wide Receiver Malcolm Kelly sets goal of making a difference.

Malcolm Kelly is already a local football hero in East Texas

Garden Valley, Texas (Vocus/PRWEB ) January 31, 2008 -- Former University of Oklahoma wide receiver Malcolm Kelly recently announced his plans to enter the 2008 NFL draft. The 21-year-old, All Big12 Conference performer will begin his professional football career by publicly endorsing the global charity Mercy Ships at a press conference on February 5th during the charity’s International Board of Directors Meeting being held at the offices of Clifford Chance at 2001 K St NW, Washington, DC 20006 at 3:00pm EST.

“Malcolm Kelly is already a local football hero in East Texas,” stated Mercy Ships CEO Sam Smith. “But for me he’s much more than a great player. His compassion and commitment to bring hope and healing to the world’s poor is extraordinary for someone hi

Kelly finished high school in his native Longview, TX, and by this time his talent and love for the game of football had blossomed. The 6’4” speedster accepted a full scholarship to the University of Oklahoma as one of the nation’s top prospects at wide receiver. After only three years, Malcolm has developed into one of the top-rated wide receivers eligible for the 2008 NFL Draft.

True to his character and Christian upbringing, the first thing Malcolm has committed himself to do as a professional athlete is to leverage his role to make a difference in the lives of others. Mercy Ships connection with Africa and the proximity of the International Operations Center for Mercy Ships to his home area helped make the global charity a natural fit for the young African- American athlete.

Malcolm said, “I wanted this to be the first thing I did to begin my career as a professional athlete. I’m not even in the league yet, but I know how important it is to do the right things in the right way. Mercy Ships is all about that. They deliver free, life-changing medical assistance to people in Africa and third world countries that need help the most. As an African-American, I feel a connection there. I just hope that this first small step will help shed light and get the word out on what an incredible organization Mercy Ships is.”

Mercy Ships Chairman of the Board, Myron E. “Mike” Ullman III stated, “Malcolm’s achievements as an athlete are extraordinary and we are sure he will excel in the NFL. But it’s his maturity to recognize the potential for helping the poorest of the poor by supporting Mercy Ships in Africa that is most impressive. It makes a strong statement about his personal character and values as a young man.”

“Malcolm Kelly is already a local football hero in East Texas,” stated Mercy Ships CEO Sam Smith. “But for me he’s much more than a great player. His compassion and commitment to bring hope and healing to the world’s poor is extraordinary for someone his age.”

Mercy Ships Founder and President Don Stephens remarked, “As the first professional athlete to endorse Mercy Ships, we are inspired and feel a kindred spirit with Malcolm Kelly. It is an honor to have him among the ranks of the wonderful volunteer professional doctors, nurses, patrons, and crew who enable Mercy Ships to continue in its mission.”

Founded in 1978 by Don and Deyon Stephens, Mercy Ships is the leader in using hospital ships to deliver free world-class health care and community development services to the forgotten poor.

The Mercy Ships crew is made up of volunteer professionals from around the world. Doctors, dentists, nurses, community developers, teachers, cooks, seamen, engineers, and many others donate their time and skills to the effort. Since its inception in 1978, Mercy Ships has performed more than 1.5 million services, with a value of $600 million and has directly impacted more than 1.7 million people.

Statistics include treating more than 200,000 people in village medical clinics; performing more than 26,000 surgeries and 162,000 dental treatments; and completing more than 800 construction, agriculture, and water development projects. More than 1,000 career crew from over 40 nations are joined each year by thousands of short-term volunteers.

The Mercy Ships story is told in Ships of Mercy, published by Hodder & Stoughton UK and Thomas Nelson US. It is available online at: http://www.shipsofmercy.org.

The press conference will be webcast live February 5th at 3:00pm EST at www.mercysonitsway.com/malcolmkelly

Photos are available at www.mercyshipsnewsroom.org

For further information, contact:

MERCY SHIPS
Pauline Rick
US Public Relations Manager
Phone: 903-939-7649

Universal Coin and Bullion recognizes that building a lasting memorial at the World Trade Center site is about contributing to our nation's history. After the events of September 11th shook America, a group was started to design and build a fitting memorial to all of those who lost their lives. Universal Coin & Bullion is proud to be a part of such an endeavor.

Beaumont, TX (PRWEB) June 13, 2008 -- Universal Coin and Bullion recognizes that building a lasting memorial at the World Trade Center site is about contributing to our nation's history. After the events of September 11th shook America, a group was started to design and build a fitting memorial to all of those who lost their lives. Universal Coin & Bullion is proud to be a part of such an endeavor.

In the spring of 2005, former Chairman of the World Trade Center Memorial Foundation, John Whitehead and current Chairman, New York City Mayor, Michael Bloomberg began the task of raising the necessary funds to complete this historic project. Of the many companies that were asked to support this huge undertaking, Universal Coin and Bullion was one of the first to answer the call.

Headed by Mike Fuljenz, Universal Coin & Bullion, Ltd. was pleased to donate $100,000 to the memorial effort.
This donation, along with the support of businesses and individuals from across the country, has made the dream of a fitting memorial a reality. The memorial is expected to open in 2011.

In early April, the Foundation announced that it had raised over $350 million. To date, the Foundation has received support from over 60,000 corporations and individuals in every state and in 31 other countries.

About The World Trade Center Memorial Foundation:
The World Trade Center Memorial Foundation, Inc. is the not-for-profit corporation founded in 2005 to realize the Memorial quadrant at the World Trade Center site. The Foundation will raise the funds, oversee the design, and operate the Memorial, the Memorial Museum, and a Visitor Orientation and Education Center located on 8 of the 16 acres of the site.

The Memorial will remember and honor the thousands of people who died in the horrific attacks of February 26, 1993 and September 11, 2001. The design, "Reflecting Absence," created by Michael Arad and Peter Walker consists of two voids that reside in the footprints of the original Twin Towers surrounded by a plaza of oak trees. The Arad/Walker design was selected from a design competition which included more than 5,000 entrants from 63 nations.

The Memorial Museum will include artifacts, interactive exhibitions, a resource center, contemplative areas, and educational programming which will convey individual and collective stories honoring the memory of the victims and recounting the experiences of survivors, responders, area residents, and witnesses. The Memorial Museum will help facilitate an encounter with both the enormity of the loss and the triumph of the human spirit that are at the heart of 9/11, as it affirms the courage, compassion, sacrifice and resilience - the best of humanity - demonstrated at a moment of cataclysmic tragedy.

Donations can be made through the Foundation's website, and more information on the Foundation can be found at www.buildthememorial.org or by calling 1-877-WTC-GIVE.

About Universal Coin & Bullion, Ltd.:
Universal Coin & Bullion, Ltd. is dedicated to providing their clients with award winning information and strategies for the rare coin market, in-depth numismatic analysis, and comprehensive consultation services. As dedicated professionals, seasoned executives specialize in the rare coin markets and offer expertise to numismatic clients nationwide. Universal Coin & Bullion, Ltd. prides itself on providing professional and prompt service to serve its' customers in realizing their collecting or investing goals.

As a part of the most active electronic numismatic trading network in the country, Universal Coin & Bullion, Ltd. uses the latest technological tools in their bidding and purchasing practices. This combination of seasoned experience and leading-edge technology enables them to provide extremely competitive offers for coins being sold, as well as facilitating timely acquisitions suited to individual investments. UCB's newsletter has won 9 Numismatic Literary Guild Awards over the past 13 years.

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Personal financial expert, Bill Losey is the author of Retire in a Weekend! The Baby Boomer's Guide to Making Work Optional and boldly claims anyone can learn how to retire in a weekend. The book is based upon real life and filled with honest feedback from pre-retirees.

Wilton, N.Y. (PRWEB) February 27, 2008 -- There are many books on personal finance and retirement but none based on feedback from over 5,000 pre-retirees and retirees nationwide. Over the past year, Bill Losey, author of Retire in a Weekend! The Baby Boomer's Guide to Making Work Optional, surveyed his clients, hundreds of people who've attended his retirement and investing workshops, as well as thousands of subscribers to his free, award-winning newsletter, Retirement Intelligence®. With more than 12,000 responses, Losey discovered their biggest retirement concerns and the most significant questions they wanted answered.

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Most couldn't make sense of all the information. They didn't know what did or didn't matter to their situation, and they didn't know how to synthesize and apply it all. Most importantly, they were hungry for straight talk, not some fear-based sales pitch. As a result, my book is short, simple, easy-to-understand, and laced with humor.

"When I listened to my seminar attendees express how they were confused, and sometimes overwhelmed with all the conflicting financial information available, I knew I had to do something," Losey explains. "Most couldn't make sense of all the information. They didn't know what did or didn't matter to their situation, and they didn't know how to synthesize and apply it all. Most importantly, they were hungry for straight talk, not some fear-based sales pitch. As a result, my book is short, simple, easy-to-understand, and laced with humor."

Losey's book provides straight answers and sound advice in a user friendly, humorous format. It is easy to read in a few hours over the course of a weekend. It shows people how to do what they want, when they want, where they want so they can truly make work optional.

Some of the topics Retire In A Weekend! covers include:

• The five biggest retirement concerns - and exactly what you can do about them
• Answers to the 10 most common questions about retirement
• How to bullet-proof your retirement plan
• How to retire today
• Everything you wanted to know about money, inflation, social security, but didn't know to ask
• The absolute best and proven investing strategy

"Stop asking yourself if you can retire. It may be a bold statement, but with my book you'll learn how to actually do it."

The book also includes a free DVD, The 10 Biggest Mistakes People Make When Retiring & How You Can Avoid Them. For more information, about the book and retirement planning, visit www.retireinaweekend.com or www.myretirementsuccess.com

Bill Losey is a graduate of Marist College and obtained his certification in financial planning from The College for Financial Planning in Denver. He is a member of the Financial Planning Association, the Society of Certified Senior Advisors and the National Ethics Bureau. Losey has nearly 20 years experience in the financial services industry and is a Certified Financial Planner™ practitioner, a Certified Senior Advisor and Certified RSP-Trained Retirement Coach. He is the founder of National Retirement Planning Month, and publishes Retirement Intelligence ®, a free weekly award-winning newsletter that reaches thousands of subscribers worldwide. As a qualified professional in the areas of retirement strategies and investment alternatives, Bill has been interviewed on CNN, FOX News and Bloomberg Business Radio. He is a former guest host of "Money Matters", a financial commentator for RNN-TV, and guest host of the "Issues on Aging" radio program. He currently lives in upstate New York with his wife and children.

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Charity event raises awareness for breast cancer research.

Methuen, MA (PRWEB) April 14, 2008 -- RAID Inc. today announced participation in the Central Catholic High School's charity event CATWALK4CANCER, a fashion show to benefit breast cancer research. The student-run event, was held Saturday evening April 5, 2008 to a packed house of over 750 attendees, and featured fashions from local boutiques as well as received donations from several local businesses. RAID Inc. was a platinum sponsor and a key contributor to the event, which ultimately raised $15,000 for the cause.

The charity event fashion show was established to support breast cancer with all net proceeds going towards research, testing, screening, and education. Breast cancer is estimated to affect 1 in 8 women, which makes raising awareness for effective treatments an important mission for the CATWALK4CANCER committee. Guests enjoyed fashions from Casa di Stile, Native Sun, GiGi's of Andover, Cristina's, First Date, dresscode, Stitch's, Izzy's Emporium, Young Men's Fashions from TJX, Co., Kaps Menswear, and Black Tie at Kaps, as well as hair and make-up provided by Indra Salon & City Spa.

"We were thrilled to be able to participate in the first annual CATWALK4Cancer event," said Bob Picardi, COO of RAID Inc., "Raising awareness for this worthy cause was a pleasure to support, and we look forward to contributing our time and energy again to this great organization in the future."

For more Information on the event or to take part in any future events, please contact: catwalkforcancer @ yahoo.com

About RAID Incorporated
Headquartered in Methuen, MA, RAID Incorporated is a managed storage service provider (MSSP) and designs customized storage systems and solutions. RAID Incorporated's flagship service StorageWatch® is the industry's only real-time monitoring and managed storage service which reduces customers total cost of ownership by reducing operational costs associated with maintaining and administering storage systems while increasing data availability. Since 1994, RAID has been devoted to researching and developing leading edge technologies while providing twenty-four hour support services to become one of the industry leaders. RAID specializes in solving compute, application, and disaster recovery needs with a unique platform combining hardware, software, and services. www.raidinc.com

PR contact
Lisa Rivero
PAN Communications
978-474-1900
lrivero @ pancomm.com

Actress/Auctioneer Tere Morris scores for the recent YWCA and UCP Wheels for Humanity charity events.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) May 2, 2008 -- Top-rated auctioneer Tere Morris has been busy donating her services for two deserving charities. UCP Wheels for Humanity recently hosted its Gala event at the Hyatt Century City. UCP Wheels for Humanity restores wheel chairs and other mobility instruments and then distributes them to those less fortunate throughout the world. "The wonderful joy that Wheels for Humanity brings to the disadvantaged brings life-changing joy to those they help," stated Tere Morris. UCP Wheels for Humanity celebrity supporters include William H. Macy, Cheryl Hines and David Hasselhoff.

Tere Morris

"I was honored to help raise funds for such an important and dedicated group of people that do so much to help women around the world," said Morris.

I was honored to help raise funds for such an important and dedicated group of people that do so much to help women around the world

Tere Morris' recent clients include the AMC Hollywood Auction, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Women's Cancer Research Institute Pink Party, Autism Care & Treatment-Today!, and Merv Griffin's Young Musicians Benefit.

Online at www.teremorris.com.

Tere Morris is represented by agent Mimi Mayer of Angel City Talent, Los Angeles.

For further information, contact Karon Crosby at Karon Crosby Public Relations Media, 818.261.0334, or visit www.kcprm.com.

Like hundreds, and even thousands, of other websites that sell cause-related products such as the popular LiveStrong" silicone wristbands from the Lance Armstrong Foundation, www.nationalsupport.org gives a percentage of the proceeds to charity. That they pledge a full 100% of the net proceeds is indeed praiseworthy. That they pay other sites to share their web traffic is, well, remarkable.

(PRWEB) December 2, 2004 -- Like hundreds, and even thousands, of other websites that sell cause-related products such as the popular LiveStrong" silicone wristbands from the Lance Armstrong Foundation, www.nationalsupport.org gives a percentage of the proceeds to charity. That they pledge a full 100% of the net proceeds is indeed praiseworthy. That they pay other sites to share their web traffic is, well, remarkable.

National Support Services was recently established by NewStream Solutions of St. Louis, MO to generate financial resources in support of charitable causes. National Support has filed for 501 (c) 3 status as a non-profit organization. NewStream Solutions (www.newstreamsolutions.com) is a fulfillment, call center services and e-commerce solutions company. In the course of its business operations, NewStream is fortunate to also work as a service provider for charitable organizations around the country.

NewStream delivers efficiencies that allow organizations to direct more of their collected contributions to actual charitable activities due to greatly reduced administrative costs. That got the employees thinking about how they, too, could make a difference. NewStream employees and their families, in fact, count themselves among the ranks of the many important groups that National Support now passionately serves, including active duty U.S. Armed Forces personnel, veterans, cancer survivors and more. Brian H., US soldier serving on inactive reserve status and a NewStream employee, says he is proud that NewStream is getting so actively involved in supporting important causes. Were taking advantage of the things we excel at as a business, and leveraging that for the benefit of others."

The result is National Support Services, an online fundraising organization with a unique twist; if another non-profit sends web traffic to www.nationalsupport.org, they get the money right back—up to 100%—when their own visitors buy items on the National Support site. National Support benefits from discounted shipping and handling charges from NewStream, since normal salary and administrative overhead costs are not passed through to National Support. The net result is a much greater overall level of support for those most in need. Again, 100% of the net proceeds go directly to charity.

National Support Services offers a variety of patriotic products to encourage people young and old to stand united and show their support for our troops. Two popular silicon bracelets with patriotic themes—United We Stand" and Support Our Troops"—are currently available. In the coming weeks, they will expand this product offering to provide additional opportunities to demonstrate support in a fun and fashionable way while raising money for charitable organizations.

As a fundraising entity, National Support is also actively channeling funds to organizations that they feel meet the criteria of Supporting Our Nation, Our Troops, Our Citizens." After online partners are given their contributions, the remaining net proceeds are distributed by National Support to organizations as large as the American Red Cross or as small as A Soldiers Wish List (www.supportforoursoldiers.org) in St. Louis, Missouri. For Julieann Najar, founder of the growing support group, that means just one thing: more care packages for those in harms way this holiday season.

The Spotted Zebra Learning Center (www.SpottedZebra.org), a new preschool near Albany, NY was awarded $7,500 in funding from the Ronald McDonald House Charities for the purchase of equipment for its gross motor room.

Albany, NY (PRWEB) June 28, 2006 -- The Spotted Zebra Learning Center, a new preschool in the region, was awarded $7,500 in funding from the Ronald McDonald House Charities for the purchase of equipment for its gross motor room.

“We are thrilled with this funding as it will truly help us to offer a cutting-edge gross motor room to help children develop their gross motor and fine motor skills,” said Sheri Townsend, executive director.

The Spotted Zebra Learning Center opened in September 2005, offering a unique program to the Capital Region -- a full-day, year round preschool program, with licensed teachers, small classes and a curriculum that addresses both social and cognitive development, strong leadership and supervision, and high standards with accountability. “The Spotted Zebra Learning Center is truly the preschool for the 21st century,” said Sheri Townsend.

Located off of Everett Road in Colonie, the Spotted Zebra Learning Center offers families an eclectic contemporary environment that is both stimulating and supportive of educational development.

“We like to call our approach ‘one-stop caring’, added Townsend. “We know that if children are to succeed in today’s educationally challenging world, they need an edge – they need a preschool that has the capacity to truly prepare them for kindergarten and beyond.”

Under one roof, the Spotted Zebra Learning Center offers families a full day preschool program, early drop off and late pick up plus a multitude of enrichment programming, thus having a parent avoid having to run elsewhere for these services. Additionally, the Center has the capacity with its staffing to provide for preschoolers with a disability, thus ensuring that their needs are addressed and met before kindergarten.

For further information, visit the organization’s website at www.spottedzebra.org.

Media Contact:
Sheri Townsend, Executive Director (518) 438-4800                

Frederick’s of Hollywood Partners with Brickfish to Launch the ''From Your Design to Hollywood & Vine'' Campaign

Luxury Lingerie Brand Implements Online User Generated Content Campaign to Drive Deeper Interaction with Consumers

SAN DIEGO (Business Wire EON) August 1, 2007 -- Brickfish, the online marketing platform, today announced a partnership with Frederick’s of Hollywood to launch the “From Your Design to Hollywood & Vine,” campaign to send one consumer-designed corset down the runway at their renowned annual celebrity charity event. Past shows have featured designs from celebrities including Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon, Charlize Theron, and Tea Leoni. Located at www.brickfish.com/fashion/corsetdesign, the “From Your Design to Hollywood & Vine” campaign invites fashion fans to create unique corset creations and post them online after which anyone can review, vote on and share their favorite designs. Winning designs will be chosen by campaign viewers and Frederick’s of Hollywood representatives.

This campaign offers value on many levels, from integrating our consumers into the judging process to sharing our brand with a highly targeted Web audience. We are confident that using the Brickfish platform will help us forge a more intimate relationship with our consumers in addition to adding a unique element to our revered charity event.

“For the first time a consumer’s piece will be showcased on the same runway as creations by A-list celebrities because the Brickfish platform allows us to tap into talent in an incredibly engaging way,” said Yolanda Dunbar, senior vice president of brand and marketing for Frederick’s of Hollywood. “This campaign offers value on many levels, from integrating our consumers into the judging process to sharing our brand with a highly targeted Web audience. We are confident that using the Brickfish platform will help us forge a more intimate relationship with our consumers in addition to adding a unique element to our revered charity event.”

According to Dunbar, Frederick’s of Hollywood chose to partner with Brickfish to drive deeper brand interaction through User Generated Content (UGC). The Brickfish platform enables campaign participants to submit corset designs, review and vote for their favorite, and to share the concepts through email, Instant Messaging and hundreds of Internet sites, enabling multiple points of contact. The Brickfish approach drives true consumer-to-consumer viral behavior resulting in more consumers spending time with and talking about the brand. And because recommendations from peers typically carry more weight than many forms of advertising, the ability for viewers to easily share the entrant’s designs converts the campaign into a powerful viral machine.

“Frederick’s of Hollywood is leading the charge for a number of fashion brands seeking vehicles to help them forge more engaging relationships with their consumers,” said Shahi Ghanem, CEO of Brickfish. “Our UGC campaigns are a perfect compliment to advertising and marketing campaigns, and using this campaign to highlight promotional efforts for their annual charity event helps the consumer feel connected and involved with the company on a whole new level.”

The “From Your Design to Hollywood & Vine” contest ends September 14. For more information visit www.Brickfish.com.

About Frederick’s of Hollywood

For more than 60 years, Frederick’s of Hollywood has been the pioneer in innovative, alluring lingerie. Every time a woman in America puts on a piece of black lingerie, a push-up bra or a thong, she has Frederick’s to thank. With more than 150 boutique stores nationwide, world-famous catalog and online shop, Frederick’s has been recognized as one of the world’s most well known brands. Visit www.fredericks.com.

About Brickfish

Brickfish is an online marketing company that has created a new platform for driving consumer interaction and response through User Generated Content (UGC). Companies use the Brickfish platform to launch advertising and marketing campaigns that spark the creation of brand-relevant UGC, such as blogs, images, video and audio. Campaign content is shared in a peer-to-peer fashion via email, IM and thousands of sites across the Web and campaign participants are rewarded for creating, voting, reviewing and sharing campaign content. Brickfish tracks consumer interactions with this content and then provides customers with comprehensive analytics on campaign reach and performance. This approach provides better value than traditional online marketing approaches such as display-based advertising and key word buys. Many features of the Brickfish platform and its underlying technologies are patent-pending. Brickfish is headquartered in San Diego, Calif. with personnel in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles.

Irish Sports Exhibition Comes to New Jersey

Men’s Hurling and Women’s Gaelic Football Highlight Event in West Orange

WEST ORANGE, N.J. (Business Wire EON) May 4, 2008 -- The Shillelagh Club:

Hurling Facts

• Hurling is the oldest and fastest field game in Europe
• Hurling is played on grass field with goals at either end
• Hurling is contested by two teams of 15 players per team
• Hurling equipment consists of a stick, known as a `hurley,' and a small ball called a sliotar.
• A hurling game consists of two halves, 30-35 minutes each (depending on the competition) with a 10-minute halftime period.
• The object of hurling is to score as often as possible into the opposing team’s goal.
• A hurling goal is scored when the sliotar is played over the goal line, between and posts UNDER the crossbar. A goal is worth three points and is signaled by an umpire raising a green flag.
• A hurling point is scored when the sliotar is played over the goal line, between the posts but OVER the crossbar and is signaled by an umpire raising a white flag.

A Hurling Game

• At game start the referee throws the sliotar into the center of the field where four midfield players try to get the ball first (similar to a face-off in ice hockey). The aim of the players is then to score on their opponents by carrying or passing the sliotar down field and striking at the goal.
• The sliotar is usually carried balanced on the hurley when running and can also be bounced on the hurley – this is called soloing. It can be taken into the hand but can only be carried by players for a maximum of four consecutive steps, then the player must release the ball by shooting or passing the ball. The player can take the ball from the hurley into his/her hand only twice or if the player had previously caught the ball he/she can only take it into heir hand once.
• Passing the ball is done by hitting with the hurley, striking the ball with the hand or kicking the ball.
• The ball may be caught from the air or lifted from the ground. It can not be taken from the ground using the hand but must be lifted using the hurley stick.
• Players may tackle each other to get the ball. Usually this will involve a shoulder charge on the player in possession of the ball or if you are competing against another player chasing a ball. Tackles can be vigorous as hurling is a very physical game, however challenges deemed as dangerous will be punished.
• Some players choose to wear a helmet during a game, which is recommended by not mandatory.

KEYWORDS: Hurling Ireland Irish Bagpipes Essex Shillelagh Sports Clubs Gaelic Football

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New Mexico work at home mom launches greeting card business to help charities, PTAs, civic organizations and sports teams raise money by selling automated greeting cards. Purchasers can send a high quality greeting card from their computer in less than 30 seconds. The cards are stamped, printed and sent in the U.S. mail.

Albuquerque, NM (PRWEB) April 10, 2007 -- Greeting Cards for A Cause is an easy fund raiser with no up front costs and no delivering. Organizations sell prepaid cards for $25 good for 10 cards (including postage). Charities keep $15 per card. The cards work like a calling card. All the information needed to use the card is printed on the back of the card.

The average person sends 12 greeting cards per year at an average cost of $3 per card (not including the postage). They would send out more, but buying cards and putting them in the mail is time consuming and inconvenient. Greeting cards for a cause provides an easy way to send out the cards. On average, people who use this system send out over 70 cards per year.

A card is written on the computer, Greeting Cards for a Cause prints, stamps it and mails it. It takes 30 seconds to send a high quality greeting card. The cards are comparable to what you would buy in a greeting card store, but actually cost less at less than $2.50 per card (including postage).

Buyers can use their prepaid cards to send thank you cards to your supporters, birthday cards, or just cards to keep in touch. There are 25 categories of cards to choose from.

"Not only can charity groups benefit from selling the cards, the greeting cards for a cause system allows charities to quickly and easily send handwritten merged campaigns to supporters and donors," says Meredith Eisenberg, president of Greeting Cards for a Cause. "The cards have made my Team in Training fundraising much easier."

For more information visit http://greetingcardsforacause.com

Institutions often celebrate anniversaries with plenty of fanfare, but David A. Noyes & Company, a full-service investment firm headquartered in downtown Chicago, is choosing a different route. During 2008, the firm will participate in various volunteer work and events, sponsorship programs and other types of charity efforts in the communities they serve. Dubbed, "A Year of Service," the campaign will partner with four Chicago area children's charities and one in Indianapolis.

(Vocus/PRWEB ) January 3, 2008 -- Institutions often celebrate anniversaries with plenty of fanfare, but David A. Noyes & Company, a full-service investment firm headquartered in downtown Chicago, is choosing a different route. During 2008, the firm will participate in various volunteer work and events, sponsorship programs and other types of charity efforts in the communities they serve. Dubbed, "A Year of Service," the campaign will partner with four Chicago area children's charities and one in Indianapolis.

"As we debated how best to celebrate our centennial, we reflected upon the single value that has always been a constant at our firm -- a commitment to service," says L.H. Bayley, Chairman and Financial Advisor for over 50 years. "So, for our 100th anniversary, we decided to focus our efforts on serving those in need in our community."

And we are thrilled at the prospect of celebrating our 100th anniversary with acts of appreciation, kindness and charity to those folks we haven't been able to serve.

After an exhaustive review and analysis of various local organizations, the principals at the firm decided to focus on children's hospital and related charities. While much of the 2008 calendar is still in the planning process, the following organizations will be recipients of the David A. Noyes & Company "A Year of Service" campaign:

• Children's Memorial Hospital
• La Rabida Children's Hospital
• Ronald McDonald House
• Rush Children's Hospital
• Peyton Manning's Children's Hospital

About David A. Noyes & Company

David A. Noyes & Company is a full-service investment firm headquartered in downtown Chicago, with branches throughout the Midwest, including two in Indianapolis. Founded in 1908, the firm has the unique distinction of being the oldest New York Stock Exchange Member based in Chicago. The privately-held firm offers a comprehensive menu of products and services to individual and institutional clients.

For more information on David A. Noyes & Company visit www.danoyes.com.

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Chance to Win Two Football Season Tickets to Your Favorite SEC School*

Birmingham, Ala. (Vocus/PRWEB ) April 11, 2008 -- How well do you know your Regions Charity Classic, Regions Bank and SEC trivia? You have the chance to test your knowledge as part of the third annual “Regions Trivia Challenge” online sweepstakes, a Regions Charity Classic contest that lasts through midnight April 30, 2008.

Regions Charity Classic logo

In the three years since introducing this contest, the number of entries has tripled. It’s proven to be very popular with participants from all over the nation and a great way for people to learn about the Regions Charity Classic.

Participants may enter the sweepstakes by visiting www.regionscharityclassic.com and correctly answering six (6) trivia questions. A random drawing of all correct entries will be held on or about May 2, 2008, to determine the Grand Prize winner.

“The Regions Trivia Challenge is our way of rewarding our Regions Charity Classic fans across the U.S. for their sports knowledge,” said Scott Peters, Regions chief marketing officer. “In the three years since introducing this contest, the number of entries has tripled. It’s proven to be very popular with participants from all over the nation and a great way for people to learn about the Regions Charity Classic.”

The Grand Prize winner will receive:

• Two 2008 football season tickets to the home games of the Southeastern Conference (“SEC”) school of the winner’s choice (excluding the University of Florida) OR Two 2008-2009 basketball season tickets to home games of the University of Florida.*

• VIP Weekend at the Regions Charity Classic for the winner and a guest, including deluxe hotel accommodations at the Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort and Spa, VIP tickets to the tournament for two, one $100 gift card to be used at Brock’s Restaurant located inside the hotel, and one $100 merchandise gift card to be used in the Regions Charity Classic merchandise tent.    

Please visit www.regionscharityclassic.com for complete official sweepstakes rules and additional tournament information.**

*Grand Prize winner will have the option of receiving two (2) 2008 football season tickets to the home games of any SEC school other than the University of Florida or two (2) 2008-2009 basketball season tickets to the home games of the University of Florida.

**No purchase, payment of any kind or banking relationship is required to enter or win. Void where prohibited. Open only to legal residents of the District of Columbia and the states of United States (except Rhode Island and New York) who are 18 years of age or older at time of entry. Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received. Grand Prize approximate retail value: $4900. See www.regionscharityclassic.com for official rules. Sponsors: Regions Charity Classic and Regions Financial Corporation.    

About The Tournament
The 2008 Regions Charity Classic presented by Bruno’s Supermarkets will be held May 14-18 at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Ross Bridge. Players anticipated to participate include Tom Kite, Bernhard Langer, Hale Irwin, Loren Roberts, Hal Sutton, Ben Crenshaw, Jerry Pate and many other great names. Brad Bryant became a two-time defending Regions Charity Classic champion during the sixteenth annual tournament. Since its inception, the tournament foundation is approaching $10 million for various charities. Please visit www.regionscharityclassic.com for ticket, sponsorship, volunteer, charity or general information.

About Regions
Regions Financial Corporation is a member of the S&P 100 Index and Forbes Magazine's "Platinum 400" list of America's best big companies. With $141 billion in assets, Regions is one of the nation’s largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, trust, securities brokerage, mortgage and insurance products and services. Regions serves customers in 16 states across the South, Midwest and Texas, and through its subsidiary, Regions Bank, operates almost 2,000 banking offices and nearly 2,500 ATMs. Its investment and securities brokerage, trust and asset management division, Morgan Keegan & Company Inc., provides services from over 400 offices. Additional information about Regions and its full line of products and services can be found at www.regions.com.

Contact:    
Rose Kausler
(205) 262.2824
rkausler @ regionscharityclassic.com

Shanon Rust
(205) 264-7023
shanon.rust @ regions.com

Sports Fan Warehouse (http://www.sportsfanwarehouse.com) announces program that will give Local and National Charities and Fundraisers the opportunity to earn 10% of http://www.sportsfanwarehouse.com sales.

Dawsonville, GA (PRWEB) June 30, 2006 -- The new charity program at Sports Fan Warehouse gives Charity and Fundraising groups the opportunity to earn 10% of SportsFanWarehouse.com sales. Groups that provide a link to SportsFanWarehouse.com will receive 10% of all sales that are initiated from the Charity's web site.

"Each group that joins our program will receive a unique link that allows us to track sales generated by that group." said Tom Haley, general manager of Sports Fan Warehouse. "We even provide each group with a link to the statistics tracker so they can monitor their funds raised on a daily basis," Haley added. "We are very excited about this program and the opportunity to give back to the community."

In addition to the web site link program, Sports Fan Warehouse will also participate in Discount Card programs frequently used by local groups for fundraising.

To join the Sports Fan Warehouse Charity Program, or for additional information, please contact us.

Sports Fan Warehouse delivers quality NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, NASCAR and NCAA licensed team logo merchandise from manufacturers like Riddell, Reebok, Majestic, Schutt, Wincraft, Northwest, Adidas, Franklin and Colosseum: just to name a few.

Are you ready for game day? Visit http://www.sportsfanwarehouse.com , Sports Novelties for Serious Sports Fans.

Frederick’s of Hollywood Partners with Brickfish to Launch the ''From Your Design to Hollywood & Vine'' Campaign

Luxury Lingerie Brand Implements Online User Generated Content Campaign to Drive Deeper Interaction with Consumers

SAN DIEGO (Business Wire EON) August 1, 2007 -- Brickfish, the online marketing platform, today announced a partnership with Frederick’s of Hollywood to launch the “From Your Design to Hollywood & Vine,” campaign to send one consumer-designed corset down the runway at their renowned annual celebrity charity event. Past shows have featured designs from celebrities including Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon, Charlize Theron, and Tea Leoni. Located at www.brickfish.com/fashion/corsetdesign, the “From Your Design to Hollywood & Vine” campaign invites fashion fans to create unique corset creations and post them online after which anyone can review, vote on and share their favorite designs. Winning designs will be chosen by campaign viewers and Frederick’s of Hollywood representatives.

From Your Design to Hollywood & Vine

“For the first time a consumer’s piece will be showcased on the same runway as creations by A-list celebrities because the Brickfish platform allows us to tap into talent in an incredibly engaging way,” said Yolanda Dunbar, senior vice president of brand and marketing for Frederick’s of Hollywood. “This campaign offers value on many levels, from integrating our consumers into the judging process to sharing our brand with a highly targeted Web audience. We are confident that using the Brickfish platform will help us forge a more intimate relationship with our consumers in addition to adding a unique element to our revered charity event.”

According to Dunbar, Frederick’s of Hollywood chose to partner with Brickfish to drive deeper brand interaction through User Generated Content (UGC). The Brickfish platform enables campaign participants to submit corset designs, review and vote for their favorite, and to share the concepts through email, Instant Messaging and hundreds of Internet sites, enabling multiple points of contact. The Brickfish approach drives true consumer-to-consumer viral behavior resulting in more consumers spending time with and talking about the brand. And because recommendations from peers typically carry more weight than many forms of advertising, the ability for viewers to easily share the entrant’s designs converts the campaign into a powerful viral machine.

“Frederick’s of Hollywood is leading the charge for a number of fashion brands seeking vehicles to help them forge more engaging relationships with their consumers,” said Shahi Ghanem, CEO of Brickfish. “Our UGC campaigns are a perfect compliment to advertising and marketing campaigns, and using this campaign to highlight promotional efforts for their annual charity event helps the consumer feel connected and involved with the company on a whole new level.”

The “From Your Design to Hollywood & Vine” contest ends September 14. For more information visit www.Brickfish.com.

About Frederick’s of Hollywood

For more than 60 years, Frederick’s of Hollywood has been the pioneer in innovative, alluring lingerie. Every time a woman in America puts on a piece of black lingerie, a push-up bra or a thong, she has Frederick’s to thank. With more than 150 boutique stores nationwide, world-famous catalog and online shop, Frederick’s has been recognized as one of the world’s most well known brands. Visit www.fredericks.com.

About Brickfish

Brickfish is an online marketing company that has created a new platform for driving consumer interaction and response through User Generated Content (UGC). Companies use the Brickfish platform to launch advertising and marketing campaigns that spark the creation of brand-relevant UGC, such as blogs, images, video and audio. Campaign content is shared in a peer-to-peer fashion via email, IM and thousands of sites across the Web and campaign participants are rewarded for creating, voting, reviewing and sharing campaign content. Brickfish tracks consumer interactions with this content and then provides customers with comprehensive analytics on campaign reach and performance. This approach provides better value than traditional online marketing approaches such as display-based advertising and key word buys. Many features of the Brickfish platform and its underlying technologies are patent-pending. Brickfish is headquartered in San Diego, Calif. with personnel in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles.