New NanoMarkets Report Projects Smart Windows Market to Exceed $750 million by 2019

According to a new study by the industry analyst firm NanoMarkets - "Smart Windows Markets: 2014-2021" -- revenues from smart windows will reach $766 million by 2019 and then ramp up to $1.1 billion by 2021.

Glen Allen, Virginia (April 8, 2014) -- According to a new study by the industry analyst firm NanoMarkets - "Smart Windows Markets: 2014-2021" -- revenues from smart windows will reach $766 million by 2019 and then ramp up to $1.1 billion by 2021. In addition, the related - but more mature - market for smart automotive mirrors will reach $1.4 billion in 2019.


About the report:

NanoMarkets has been providing coverage of the smart windows market for six years and this report brings together the latest data from NanoMarkets' ongoing forecasts in this sector. The report provides eight-year market forecasts in volume (square meters) and value ($ million) terms for electrochromic, photochromic, thermochromic, SPD and PDLC windows, along with projections for the smart auto mirror sector.

In these forecasts, breakouts are provided for automotive (cars and trucks), public transport, aerospace, residential construction and commercial construction for each of the key smart windows technologies. We also assess the latest product market strategies of the key suppliers of smart windows. Some of the companies discussed in this report include: 3M, Asahi Glass, BASF, Chromogenics, DuPont, Eastman Chemical/Solutia, GE, Gentex, Guardian Industries, Hitachi, NSG, Pleotint, PPG, Research Frontiers, Sage, Saint-Gobain, Scienstry, Southwall, Solvay, Suntek, SWITCH Materials, Toray, US e-Chromics, and View.

Findings from the report:

The smart windows sector will be dominated by active technologies over the next decade despite their higher cost. This is because of the ability of smart windows technologies to provide instantaneous response to user needs as natural light conditions change. Although passive smart windows technologies will continue to expand throughout the forecasting period covered by the report, NanoMarkets expects that they will never be much more than a niche.

The report also claims that SPD and electrochromic smart windows will find a growing role in the automotive sector. Although primarily found in luxury cars today, NanoMarkets expects these high-tech windows to be much more widely used in the coming decade. They are no longer just a "cool" design feature but can lead to a significant lowering of fuel costs through the reduction in the use of air conditioning. Consequently, NanoMarkets believes that sales of smart windows to the car, truck and public transport sectors will leap from around $23 million today to $185 million by 2019.

Meanwhile, the sales of smart windows for use in buildings will also leap primarily because of regulations in Europe and the US requiring the buildings to be zero net energy compliant towards. NanoMarkets believes that smart windows will turn out to be a critical enabling technology for zero net energy buildings not just because of their ability to reduce cooling bills but also they can be hybridized with photovoltaics layers which will enable them to generate energy, not just conserve it. NanoMarkets believes that as a result smart windows for residential construction will reach $117 million by 2019 and sales to commercial construction were $460 million by 2019.

Electrochromic smart windows (including glass and film) will reach $622 million by 2019 making electrochromics the largest segment of the entire smart windows business. NanoMarkets believes this may have much to do with the fact that this sector can boast significant investment by influential firms such as Corning, GE and Saint-Gobain, and Seagate. Alternatives to the electrochromic materials platform do not have the same level of clout behind them.

About NanoMarkets:

NanoMarkets tracks and analyzes emerging market opportunities in energy and electronics markets created by developments in advanced materials. The firm has published many reports on green building materials including smart coatings, building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) and OLED lighting.

Visit http://www.nanomarkets.net for a full listing of NanoMarkets' reports and other services.

Media Contact:
Robert Nolan
NanoMarkets, LC
PO BOX 3840
Glen Allen, VA 23058
(804) 938-0030
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Long Island Authors and Writers Society Holds Book Signing at Book Revue in Huntington

Member authors from Long Island Authors and Writers Society will sign books and greet fans on April 29 at Long Island's iconic bookstore, Book Revue.

Huntington, NY, USA (April 8, 2014) -- Six select members of the Long Island Authors and Writers Society (http://www.LIAWS.org), including award-winning and bestselling authors, will be on hand April 29 at Long Island, New York's prestigious bookstore, Huntington's Book Revue.

Featured at this seminal event are authors: Mary Beth Czubay (Easy Out On Third) Yvonne Capitelli (Daria Rose and the Day She Chose, I get It! I get It! How John Figures it Out), Rich Harwood (Community of Excellence, The Red Warrior), Valerie Pfundstein (Veterans, Heroes in Our Neighborhood), Melissa Pandolf (The Journey for Mama's Babies), and Nicholas Skula (He Rejoices Over Me). Their books include children's books, novels, non-fiction, inspiration, self-help and other genres. For more information about these authors please visit http://www.liaws.org/members.

"It's a not to be missed book signing event," says LIAWS president, Tom Gahan. "April 29 will be an opportunity to meet a half-dozen Long Island authors at one time in a fun, book-filled atmosphere."

This book signing event, made through a special arrangement with Long Island Authors and Writers Society and Book Revue, takes place Tuesday, April 29 at 7 PM. The Book Revue is located at 313 New York Avenue, Huntington, New York 11743, 631-271-1442. Books by all of the authors will be available for purchase.

"Book Revue is happy to welcome the members of Long Island Authors and Writers Society and to host the book signing event on April 29," says Loren Aliperti, publicist for Book Revue. "We are always eager to support and encourage new and local authors."

ABOUT LIAWS:

The Long Island Authors and Writers Society (http://www.LIAWS.org) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to support and promote the craft of writing through supporting one another, mentoring its members, educational programs, in-school programs, book events and events related to writing, and community outreach to residents of Long Island interested in writing. LIAWS nurtures writers and authors at all levels of development in a mutually beneficial environment. LIAWS: provides a trusting atmosphere where authors and writers can come together to meet their individual needs and share information for the good of the whole, supplies strong motivational programs of interest to all writers, offers the opportunity for members to network on different levels according to their needs, provides an environment that promotes authors, and encourages writers to strive to publish their work. All members pledge to support one another and to be involved in supporting the activities of the organization.

Media Contact:
Tom Gahan
631-369-0063
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Eposeidon's Madbite Division Introduces New Knotted Vi-Blade Lures

Eposeidon once again adds innovation to an angler's fishing tackle arsenal with the Madbite™ M42 Knotted Vi-Blade Erratic Fluttering Action Metal Blade Bait.

Hempstead, NY, USA (April 8, 2014) -- "There's a whole lotta shakin' goin' on" with Eposeidon's (http://www.eposeidon.com) new Madbite Knotted Vi-Blade lure.

Madbite's revolutionary Madbite M42 Knotted Vi-Blade Erratic Fluttering Action Metal Blade Bait sinks fast with an erratic fluttering action and produces hard pulsating vibrations when pulled through the water. This metal blade bait features 2 "knots" on each side of the bait that cause even more water disturbance when in motion.

"The side-bulges push a lot of water and create intense pressure waves, vortices, and eddy currents that are picked up by the lateral lines of hunting fish. Combined with the vibrating action on retrieve, it's a perfect lure for many conditions. It is a great tool for finding and catching fish when fishing deeper water," says bass-pro Kyle Brewer.

Madbite's Knotted Vi-Blade bait has multiple location options for tying on the line. The closer the knot is tied to the head -- the greater the wobble. When tied on farther back, the wobble tightens.

The Knotted Vi-Blade comes in 2 sizes, 1 ¾ inch/ 45 mm weighing ¼ ounce/ 7 grams fitted with dual #8 VMC treble hooks, and 2 1/8 inch/ 55mm weighing in at ½ ounce/ 15 grams with #6 VMC trebles.

Both sizes of this dynamic vibe bait are available in 3 color patterns, Redhead, Sandstone Red, and Lava Rock Red. All have ultra-sharp, VMC red treble hooks and a dressed tail treble hook. Eposeidon's Madbite Division includes hard baits, soft baits, frog, and metal lures.

ABOUT EPOSEIDON:

Eposeidon Outdoor Adventure, Inc. (http://www.eposeidon.com) headquartered in Hempstead, NY, USA brings a fresh, innovative approach to anglers by offering great products at the best prices.

Eposeidon's goal is to exceed expectations through outstanding customer service and superior product value to their customers. They continually expand their product lines to meet the individual fishing equipment needs of anglers.

Eposeidon provides quality fishing products at affordable prices along with fast, reliable service. The company ships to all US states and territories, and to countries around the world.

For enthusiastic anglers looking for tackle with reliability, endurance and power - ePoseidon.com is the answer.

Madbite™ and KastKing™ are registered trademarks of Eposeidon Outdoor Adventure, Inc.

Media Contact:
Tom Gahan
Marketing Director
Eposeidon Outdoor Adventures, Inc.
631-369-0063
1-855-830-7430
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The Journey for Mama's Babies, a Non-fiction Book by Melissa R. Pandolf Released Worldwide

Melissa Pandolf, author and mother of four adopted children takes readers through her personal journey of the complex adoption process. The Journey for Mama's babies is a story inspired by the process and unconditional love.

Patchogue, NY, USA (April 8, 2014) -- The Journey for Mama's Babies, enlightening, easy to read, and arrestingly honest, will captivate anyone who has ever navigated the intricacies of the adoption process or who cares about someone who has. Both inspiring and open-eyed, this tender, telling story of a family built across oceans, languages, and every imaginable obstacle will take hold of your heart, and make you hold your loved ones closer still. (http://www.facebook.com/thejourneyformamasbabies)

When Melissa Pandolf and her husband, Doug, began the adoption process, the hopeful mother-to-be had her sights set on quickly welcoming two beaming babies to make the Pandolf house a family home. However, after three years, four trips to Russia, one trip to Washington, DC, and two plane crashes that threatened to bring their dream down around them, she came to realize that a bigger destiny awaited them on the other side of the world. As the adoptive parents of four Russian siblings, the young Long Island couple learned the true meaning of family, and what it means to go the extra mile to give your children what they need.

Beginning with the first meeting with an adoption agency, The Journey for Mama's Babies chronicles the Pandolfs' three-year odyssey to bring their babies home. From her naïve initial assumptions about the process to her ultimate hard-won savvy and resolve, Pandolf shares every key aspect of the experience, including the unexpected depression that can be companion to this emotionally wrenching process. With clear-eyed candor, the author recounts the ups and downs, the unexpected twists, and the backward loops that frequently punctuated their mission.

"Finding the time to write about this amazing journey is an accomplishment in and of itself, but being able to produce a book that my children can read and re-read, and digest their journey at their own pace, of how they became "Mama's Babies", is by far the most proudest accomplishment of my life. I love my children fiercely and this book is just one way that I demonstrate my love for them," says the author.

Being able to share the great lengths adoptive parents will go to in order to build their family through adoption, and also give non-adoptive families another angle to view adoption from, has been a blessing in disguise. I find that my readers are thankful for opening their eyes to a world that is full of assumptions."

"Melissa has captured the complexity and the passion of the adoption process in this story. Her honest and ability to share even the most difficult aspects of the adoption process will help other families get through!" says Charlotte Torti MSW, LMSW, Senior Social Worker, Wide Horizons For Children.

The Journey for Mama's Babies, by Melissa R. Pandolf, 194 pages in paperback, ISBN-10: 0615865429, ISBN-13: 978-0615865423, is published by Harpan Publishing (November 26, 2013). It is available through major on-line booksellers and select book stores.

About the Author:
Melissa R. Pandolf is the adoptive mom to four biological Russian siblings, two of whom have special needs. She recently celebrated her twentieth year serving in the United States military, and is currently serving in the Air National Guard. She has an AAS degree in financial management, as well as an associate degree in allied health services, from the Community College of the Air Force. She was born and raised in Huntington, New York and graduated from Walt Whitman High School in 1992. Melissa is a lifetime member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1469 in Huntington, New York. She lives in Patchogue, Long Island, with her husband, four children, and the family dog. Her life, as crazy and hectic as it is, is perfect, and she wouldn't have it any other way.

Media Contact:
Melissa Pandolf
(516) 641-0768
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T5 Data Centers™ Leases Third Stand-Alone Data Center Within T5@Dallas Wholesale Data Center Campus

Booming North Texas Data Center Demand Leads to Construction of Additional Capacity.

Dallas, TX, USA (April 8, 2014) -- T5 Data Centers™, innovators in providing state-of-the-art, customizable and highly reliable computing support environments for any enterprise, today announced that three of the four independent data centers housed in its T5@Dallas facility have already been leased, indicating the high demand for reliable, robust data centers in the Dallas market. To meet data center demand, T5 has commenced interior build-out of the 70,000 square-foot Texas4 facility within the T5@Dallas wholesale data center campus. Demand also will drive further expansion with future phases.

What makes the T5@Dallas campus unique is its "data center-in-a-data center" design. The T5@Dallas facility currently houses four independent data centers named Texas1, Texas2, Texas3, and Texas4, with plans for additional expansion. There is no shared infrastructure between the four data centers, so T5 clients have complete control of their data environment, including redundant, dedicated primary utility feeds, and dedicated electrical and mechanical plants for each data center.

Texas4 is housed inside the T5@Dallas wholesale data center facility, a purpose-built, 315,000 square-foot building on a 20-acre site located in Legacy Business Park in Plano, Texas. Texas4 is the remaining data center, available soon with 40,000 square feet of raised floor space and 4.5 MW of critical power available, expandable to 6.0 MW. The entire T5@Dallas facility is LEED-Silver Certified and built to withstand winds up to 221 miles per hour. It has dual primary power feeds connected to two separate substations, and is concurrently maintainable (mechanically and electrically) and fault tolerant (electrically).

"Today's high density data center users are searching for robust and secure environments within purpose built facilities. Our T5@Dallas data center is a "battleship" of a facility and given our Plano Legacy location, we believe we have the best data center facility in the best location for business in Texas", said Martin Peck, General Manager of T5@Dallas.

T5@Dallas is one of seven T5 Data Center locations situated at strategic locations across the United States. Each data center is purpose-built and customers have total control of their dedicated data hall. The T5 Critical Facility Operations Team provides support from design and construction through commissioning, and beyond. The objective is to give the customer absolute control over Total Cost of Occupancy.

About T5 Data Centers
T5 Data Centers (T5) is a leading national data center owner and operator, committed to delivering customizable, scalable data centers that provide an "always on" computing environment to power mission critical business applications. T5 Data Centers provides enterprise and wholesale colocation data center services to organizations across North America using proven, best-in-class technology and techniques to design and develop facilities that deliver the lowest possible total cost of operations for its clients. T5 currently has business-critical data center facilities in Atlanta, Los Angeles, Dallas, and Charlotte with new projects announced in Portland, New York, and Colorado. All of T5's data center projects are purpose-built facilities featuring robust design, redundant and reliable power and telecommunications and have 24-hour staff to support mission-critical computing applications.

For more information, visit http://www.t5datacenters.com.

Contact:
Aaron Wangenheim
T5 Data Centers
(415) 292-7700
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BatchOutput PDF 2.2.4 Released: Improves Printing of Multiple Copies

Zevrix Solutions releases BatchOutput PDF 2.2.4, a maintenance update to its solution to automate PDF printing with watched hot folders on Mac OS. Users only need to drop PDF files into hot folders and they will be printed automatically using the assigned output preset. BatchOutput PDF is a robust and affordable tool for users of any trade, whether it's print, publishing, education or financial sector. The new version improves printing of multiple copies and addresses certain stability issues.

Toronto (ON), Canada (April 6, 2014) -- Zevrix Solutions announces the release of BatchOutput PDF 2.2.4 a maintenance update to its simple and powerful solution to automate PDF printing on Mac OS X. The software allows users to print PDF files from watched hot folders, saving the time and effort of opening and printing each document manually.

The new version improves printing of multiple copies by letting users specify the desired number of copies in individual print presets. It allows users to create more flexible workflows with specific hot folders dedicated to different multi-copy jobs. The new update also addresses an issue in which incorrect number of PDF pages was reported on some systems.

BatchOutput PDF offers reliable, robust and affordable solution for users of any trade, whether it's print, publishing, graphic design, education or financial sector:

- Create hot folders for various print settings
- Work with other programs while BatchOutput PDF prints in the background
- Detailed output history
- Specify password for encrypted PDFs
- Save time and hassle of printing each PDF manually

The software is available in two licenses: BatchOutput PDF and BatchOutput PDF Server. BatchOutput PDF Server allows users to create hot folders on a network, which makes it possible to serve multiple users with a single copy of the program, while the low-cost regular version targets users who need to automate PDF printing on a single computer.

Pricing and Availability:
BatchOutput PDF can be purchased from Zevrix website for US$24.95 (Server version $99.95), as well as from authorized resellers. The update is free for licensed users of version 2. Trial is also available for download. BatchOutput PDF supports Mac OS X 10.5-10.9.

About Zevrix Solutions

Located in Toronto, Canada, Zevrix Solutions provides productivity solutions for Adobe Creative Suite software, PDF workflows, graphic file diagnostics, file delivery and Microsoft Office on Mac OS. Zevrix is dedicated to help professionals increase their profits through automating everyday tasks, producing error-free documents, saving disk space and cutting production costs. For more information, visit http://www.zevrix.com.

Contact:
Leo Revzin
Owner
Zevrix Solutions
105 McCAUL St, Suite 301
Toronto Ontario M5T 2X4 Canada
858-206-0607
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Marine Corps Veteran Will Schmidt Will Attempt the First Solo Stand Up Paddle of the West Coast of the United States to Raise Funds for Wounded Service Members

Marine Corps Veteran Will Schmidt, a survivor of non-service related depression, is attempting the first solo stand up paddle of the West Coast of the United States to raise funds and awareness for the Wounded Warrior Project. The athlete expects the trip, starting in late May 2014, to last close to five weeks and span close to 1400 miles.

Dana Point, CA, USA (April 03, 2014) -- Former United States Marine and endurance stand up paddler, Will Schmidt, has scheduled an attempt at a 'first ever' for the sport of open water Stand Up Paddling. From May 23rd - July 4th, 2014, Will is slated to stand up paddle the West Coast of the United States from Canada to Mexico solo and largely unassisted to raise funds and awareness for the Wounded Warrior Project and military service members that suffer from post combat anxiety, depression, traumatic stress, and traumatic brain injury. With the aid of SICMaui, NEMO Equipment, GU Energy, Swiss Barefoot Co, and Flow Sports, Will is able to pack and transport all survival gear on his SIC F-16 stand up paddle board throughout the estimated 5 week adventure.

In September of 2013, Will solo stand up paddled the inner California Channel Islands Chain from Oxnard, CA to Dana Point, CA consecutively to benefit charity. He covered a distance of 225.6 miles, crossed 9 channels, and landed on 6 islands. Escorted by a 34’ Catalina sailboat, he set 2 and broke 3 stand up paddle records within the span of a week.

Schmidt will be filming this journey to produce a documentary film based on the trip as well as planning many public appearances along the way. Visit Will's website and click on the banner to view his fundraising page for this trip or directly link to the fundraiser. All proceeds from his fundraiser after expenses will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project, a 501c3 nonprofit charity.

Contact Will at will@AreYouInspiredYet.com to schedule an interview, appearance, receive press ready photos, or to explore sponsorship opportunities.

Media Contact:
Will Schmidt
AreYouInspiredYet.com
30001 Golden Lantern #221
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
949-374-3751
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3rd Annual "All Women" Online Art Exhibition Results Announced

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery is pleased to announce that its April 2014 online art exhibition is now posted on their website and is ready to be viewed online.

Jupiter, FL, USA (April 1, 2014) -- Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery is pleased to announce that its April 2014 online art exhibition is now posted on their website and is ready to be viewed online. The theme for this art exhibition is "All Women", and it was a women only event. The gallery received a broad selection of 2D media from women artists from around the world for this event.

An international online art competition was held in March 2014 which determined and judged the art for this exhibition. The gallery received and judged 709 entries from 22 different countries from around the world and they also received entries from 36 different states.

Congratulations to all of the artists who have been designated as this month's category winners, along with the winning Special Merit and the Special Recognition artists. The gallery commends all of the winning artists for their artistic skill and their creativity, as this online art exhibition is indicative of their creativity.

To proceed to the galleries 3rd Annual "All Women" online art exhibition follow this link: http://www.lightspacetime.com/all-women-art-exhibition-april-2014.

Each month Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery conducts themed online art competitions for 2D artists. All participating winners of each competition have their artwork exposed and promoted online through the online gallery to thousands of visitors each month. If you know of a talented 2D artist who may benefit from the exposure and the publicity that the gallery can provide to them, please forward this press release to them.

About Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery offers monthly art competitions and monthly art exhibitions for new and emerging artists. Light Space & Time's intention is to showcase this incredible talent in a series of monthly themed art competitions and art exhibitions by marketing and displaying the exceptional abilities of these artists. Their online gallery website can be viewed here: http://www.lightspacetime.com.

Media Contact:
John R. Math
Light Space & Time Online Gallery
118 Poinciana Drive
Jupiter, FL 33458
888-490-3530
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"Karina Sings": A Concert Bringing Awareness Surrounding Special Needs Children and their Families

Free Admission. Donations support Karinia's Expressive Arts Therapy program for disabled children in Baltimore City and County.The concert will be held in Mays Chapel UM Church 11911 Jenifer Road, Timonium, MD 21093 on Sunday April 13th at 4pm.

Timonium, MD, USA (March 31, 2014) -- Goucher College Students' A Capella Group, Red Hot Blue will preform on April 13th; two Opera singers from NYC, Edgar Jaramillo - Tenor, and Evelyn Thatcher - Soprano will sing areas and duets by Puccini, Verdi, and F. Lehar.

The Admission is Free. Donations support Karinia's Expressive Arts Therapy program for disabled children in Baltimore City and County.The concert will be held in Mays Chapel UM Church 11911 Jenifer Road, Timonium, MD 21093 on Sunday April 13th at 4pm.

The mission of Karina Association to improve the quality of life for special needs children and young adults through professional services, advocacy and heightened public awareness. Our goal is to maximize the strengths and potential of children and young adults with special needs by bringing together dedicated families with outstanding professionals and volunteers to provide specialized therapy programs and family respite support. Karina Association was founded in 2009 by Biliana Borimetchkova to raise public awareness surrounding disabled children and young adults that come from low and moderate income families. Karina Association was created to fill an unmet need in the community of Baltimore City and the surrounding area. Karina is one of the few organizations in Maryland that practices the multi-disciplinary Expressive Arts Therapy Model.

Media Contact:
Biliana Borimetchkova
Karina Association
11911 Jenifer Rd.,
Timonium, MD 21093
443-928-0542
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Think Most Immigrants Eventually Adapt to America? New Memoir Tells of Two Whose Experience Was Bumpy, Funny, and Painfully Poignant

In a world filled with memoirs, "Eat Now; Talk Later" is truly different. Unlike most memoirs, which focus on the tragic and the dysfunctional, "Eat Now" shows the how the telling of family stories builds loyalty, mutual understanding, and kinship.

New York, NY, USA (March 31, 2014) -- Ten years ago, author James Vescovi began collecting stories about his unusual grandparents. While they lived in the modern world, their minds remained stuck in a medieval Italian farming culture. The newly published "Eat Now; Talk Later" features 52 hilarious and poignant stories about immigrants in New York who were stumped by telephones, banks, fast food, TV wrestling, and supermarkets.

When Tony and Desolina Vescovi arrived in America in 1929, they collided with the 20th century. They'd been born around 1900 in farming communities where little had changed for hundreds of years. It was up to their only child, a son, to serve as their shepherd, and it wasn't easy For example, how to explain that his job was taking him and his family 700 miles away when, in their day, sons stayed put to work the family farm? Or that it wasn't wise to hide $10,000 in the bedroom? Or you needed bring cash to the hospital to pay your bill?

Not only is the subject of the book original, but so is the way it is written. Tony and Desolina's life is recounted through stories recalling incidents and ideas that reveal their character. Several of the stories have already appeared in print in publications such as The New York Times, Creative Nonfiction, Newsday, and Ancestry Magazine.

"I could never have written a traditional, birth-to-death memoir of my grandparents," says Vescovi. "They were not famous and did nothing that we might deem extraordinary, like invent a successful product or argue before the U.S. Supreme Court. Instead, like most of us, they lived quiet, anonymous lives. Yet, how do we tell others about remarkable family members-through story."

Vescovi's collection-the full title is "Eat Now; Talk Later: 52 True Tales of Family, Feasting, and the American Dream" - began with his father. He traveled around the world as a pharmaceutical executive and he returned home with amazing stories. He was a born storyteller. He also told tales about his childhood with Tony and Desolina in New York, which the author collected. The book also contains a scrapbook of family photos and recipes.

According to Vescovi, the book's title comes from his grandmother, who disliked conversation during meals. "To her, eating was sacred. Conversing while eating tortellini was like talking loudly during mass. You just didn't do it." Vescovi is quick to point out that while the tales have an Italian flavor, they have a universal quality about them. "We all have relatives like my grandparents. Part of my goal in writing 'Eat Now; Talk Later' is to encourage people ferret out and collect their own precious family stories."

"Eat Now; Talk Later" is also a book for modern, busy people. Stories can be read before bed, on a lunch hour, or waiting in line. "They can even be shared with friends who complain they have enough to read," says the author.

To read an excerpt, hear an author interview, buy the book, and see one-of-a-kind photos, visit the author's web site at eatnowtalklater.com.

Media Contact:
James Vescovi
Vescovi LLC
646-398-4628
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4th Annual "Figurative" Art Competition Announced by Gallery

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces the 4th Annual "Figurative" Juried Art Competition for the month of April 2014.

Jupiter, FL, USA (March 26, 2014) -- Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces the 4th Annual "Figurative" Juried Art Competition for the month of April 2014. The gallery urges all 2D artists to submit their best "Figurative" art for possible inclusion into the gallery's May 2014 online group art exhibition.

The gallery would like for all 2D artists (including photography) to send us your best interpretation of the theme "Figurative" by depicting the human form or human features. "Figurative" is considered to be figures, forms and faces. We will accept art on this subject that is either representational or abstract, but please, do not submit any erotic art.

A group exhibition of the top ten finalists will be held online at the Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery during the month of May 2014. Awards will be for 1st through 5th places and in addition 5 artists will be recognized with Honorable Mention awards. Depending on the amount and the quality of the entries, these winning categories may be expanded and there also may be Special Merit and Special Recognition awards posted as well. The submission process and the deadline is April 26, 2014.

Winning artists of the "Figurative" Art Exhibition will receive extensive worldwide publicity and promotion in the form of email marketing, 70+ press release announcements, 75+ event announcements, and social media marketing in order to make the art world aware of the artist's accomplishments. In addition, there will also be links back to the artist's website as part of this achievement and hopefully to help drive traffic back to the artist's website. Figurative artists should provide us with your best art and apply online here: http://www.lightspacetime.com.

About Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery conducts monthly art competitions and monthly art exhibitions for new and emerging artists. It is Light Space & Time's intention to showcase this incredible talent in a series of monthly themed art competitions and art exhibitions by marketing and displaying the exceptional abilities of these worldwide artists. The art gallery website can be viewed here: http://www.lightspacetime.com.

Media Contact:
John R. Math
Light Space & Time Online Gallery
118 Poinciana Drive
Jupiter, FL 33458
888-490-3530
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The Recruitment Company 'cvmoon' Launched Their New Website And Their Logo, Which They Claim Can Be Seen On The Moon

CVMoon.com officially launched their new recruitment service during March 2014 with a little help from the Moon. Their stated "No nonsense, no frills" recruitment service is initially aimed at the UK job market, but with plans to expand into both the US and rest of Europe in the very near future.

Picture comparing a photograph of the full Moon
with cvmoon's registered trademark logo.
United Kingdom (March 26, 2014) -- The company's name, website and logo, take their inspiration from the Moon, by using existing visible features on the moon's surface which resemble the letters "C" and "V" (from Curriculum Vitae) exploiting the "Pareidolia" effect.

According to Wikipedia, "Pareidolia is a psychological phenomenon involving a vague and random stimulus (often an image or sound) being perceived as significant". A common example of Pareidolia is seeing shapes of animals or other recognizable objects in clouds. The registered trademark logo of cvmoon makes full use of this effect by accentuating the letters "C" and "V" against a recognizable photograph of the full Moon. cvmoon claim that once you have a taken a fresh look at the moon and can make out their logo, you will never be able to see the moon quite the same again!

Several companies have previously expressed an interest in placing their logos on the Moon, some more seriously such as Pizza Hut and others more jovially like Pepsi. There has even been company offering to carve your company's logo on the moon! CVMoon.com believe that they have stolen a march on all of these companies by identifying and using the existing features clearly visible on the moon in their logo which is no t only protected by copyright but also as a registered trademark.

This new recruitment service differentiates itself from the many similar others in this already crowded market place, by the strict adherence to two key fundamental principles -
- "Job Seekers CVs/Resumes should always be freely accessible to every genuine recruiter"
- "No one should have to pay to advertise a genuine job vacancy on the Internet"

Further, cvmoon states that they have adopted a design and implementation philosophy of "KISS" (Keep It Simple, Stupid) and make reference to the following to demonstrate this:
- Absence of unnecessary links, pictures, and other extraneous information.
- Only core functionality is being offered to ensure that navigation through the site is as simple as possible e.g. Jobseekers can upload their CV/Resume and job requirements and/or search the database for current job vacancies and nothing else. Similarly, potential recruiters can search the CV/Resume database for suitable candidates and/or post their job vacancies for jobseekers to view.

Media Contact:
Mr.Stuart Warbey
CVMoon
+4417582177624
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UK Budget March 2014 and QROPS for Final Salary Pensions

If you are in a Final Salary scheme you need to act now! Or you may be sorry, as time is running out!

ZURICH, Switzerland (March 26, 2014) -- Given this budget is in the run up to the next election in 2015. As normal it is a sweetener, and lots of smoke and mirrors.

After the smoke has cleared however, if you are in a Final Salary, also known as a Defined Benefit pension scheme. Take note the option to transfer to a QROPS is to be removed.

Combine this with the Government’s announcement that it intends to abolish tax allowances for non UK residents. So pension benefits you take in the UK would be taxed up to the full rate of 50%, on the whole amount. The future looks bleak if you are in a Final Salary scheme but no longer live in the UK.

The pension reforms that were announced are likely to encourage a lot more people to look at QROPS as a very attractive alternative to leaving their pensions in the UK.

Moving your UK pension arrangements to a QROPS if suitable given your own particular circumstances, can only improve your position.

Most importantly, once moved to a QROPS you have control over your money. If left in your UK pension arrangement it is highly likely that additional constraints will be put in place which will adversely affect you.

If you have a UK pension and have left the UK, or are considering a QROPS transfer, contact Waterstone Investment Associates.

For further details contact, Email: information@qropsusa.net, or visit their website: http://www.waterstone-investment-associates.com.

Media Contact:
John M Pye
Waterstone Investment Associates Inc.
Swiss Post Box: 100988
Zürcherstrasse 161
CH - 8010 Zürich
+44 (0)2921251957
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URALCHEM Increased its Investments to $174 Million in 2013

In 2013 URALCHEM's investments in development reached $174 million, an increase of 5.5% compared to the previous year.

Moscow, Russia (March 21, 2014) -- In 2013 URALCHEM's investments in development reached $174 million, an increase of 5.5% compared to the previous year. $84 million was spent on the implementation of investment projects, $77 million was spent on capital investments in equipment upgrades and $13 million was allocated for capitalized repairs.

The company's plant in Kirovo-Chepetsk made the biggest contribution to the development investments - $46 million. The main areas of investment in the plant included building facilities for the production of new products, as well as reconstruction of existing facilities to increase production of mineral fertilizers and chemical products. In particular, work was continued on the project to create a new product, calcium nitrate. Another completed project was the increase in the capacity of one of the two units of nitric acid, which had originally started in 2012. Work was begun to increase the capacity of the second nitric acid unit and work continued to increase the capacity of the ammonia unit.

The investments by the "Azot" plant in Berezniki totalled $41 million. The main areas of investment were projects aimed at increasing output and reducing raw material consumption. Major work was carried out on units of production of ammonia, urea and nitric acid. $26 million was spent on the development of the plant in Perm. Most of the funds were allocated to a large-scale programme of modernization of the ammonia unit. The implementation of this project will increase production and reduce raw material consumption. The total capital investments of the plant in Voskresenks amounted to more than $13 million, which was spent on the development of new products.

The company's major infrastructure project for the year was the completion and launch of the fertilizer handling terminal at the port of Riga in the fourth quarter of 2013. The terminal has a capacity of 2 million tonnes per year. The total investment for this project was about $78 million, $34 million of which was spent in 2013. Also in 2013, the company continued increasing the number of units in its own rolling stock, extending its life and modernizing it.

Dmitry Konyaev, CEO of URALCHEM OJSC, commented, "In 2013, URALCHEM continued to implement a long-term investment programme aimed at the technical upgrade of existing facilities. The main goal of the programme is to increase production and to improve the efficiency of technological processes, reducing rates of raw materials consumption and improving the environmental safety of production."

PR department
URALCHEM, OJSC
Tel: +7 (495) 721 89 89

URALCHEM, OJSC is one of the largest producers of nitrogen and phosphate fertilisers in Russia and the CIS with production capacities of over 2.5 million tonnes of ammonium nitrate, 2.8 million tonnes of ammonia, 0.8 million tonnes of MAP and DAP, 0.8 million tonnes of complex fertilisers and 1.2 million tonnes of urea. URALCHEM, OJSC is the second largest ammonium nitrate producer in the world and number one in Russia, the second largest producer of nitrogen fertilisers in Russia. Key production assets of URALCHEM, OJSC include Azot Branch of URALCHEM, OJSC in Berezniki, Perm Region; OJSC Minudobrenia, Perm; MFP Kirovo-Chepetsk Chemical Works, OJSC Branch in Kirovo-Chepetsk, Kirov region; Voskresensk Mineral Fertilisers, OJSC in Voskresensk, Moscow region.

Some of the information in this press release may contain projections or other forward-looking statements regarding future events or the future financial performance of URALCHEM. We wish to caution you that these statements are only predictions. We do not intend to update these statements and our actual results may differ materially from those contained in our projections or forward-looking statements, including, among others, the achievement of anticipated levels of profitability, growth, cost and synergy of our recent acquisitions, the impact of competitive pricing, the ability to obtain necessary regulatory approvals and licenses, the impact of developments in the Russian economic, political and legal environment, financial risk management and the impact of general business and global economic conditions.
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