Raleigh, NC (Vocus) April 12, 2007

North Carolina leads the pack with non-stop racing action this spring and NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600 is just part of what’s available. Experience the thrill of a variety of activities in the fast lane throughout the state. From supersonic jets to extreme roller coasters, take your vacation full-throttle with these trip ideas.

WATCH ALL THE HEART-POUNDING ACTION

MCAS Cherry Point Air Show, May 4-6, Cherry Point (located halfway between Morehead City and New Bern)

Strap in for take off! Commemorating 60 years of hosting the state’s largest air show, visitors will be in awe over the historic and supersonic flybys as well as the display of modern military force and the variety of aircraft on exhibit. The event features both day and night shows.

Cherrypointairshow.com

Pit Crew Challenge, May 16, Bobcats Arena, Charlotte

The competition is the only event of its kind officially sanctioned by NASCAR. The event matches the sport’s favorite over-the-wall athletes — tire changers, tire carriers, gas men, jack men and more — against each other in timed competitions.

Pitcrewchallenge.com

East Coast Drag Times Hall of Fame Weekend, Oct. 19-21, Henderson

One of the Southeast’s largest car shows showcasing hundreds of rods, muscle cars, antique vehicles and race cars for a crowd of more than 20,000 fans.

Eastcoastdragtimeshalloffame.com

RELIVE RACING’S GREATEST MOMENTS

North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame, Mooresville

This is a race fan’s dream come true. The museum, dedicated to all types of racing, features more than 35 cars on display.

NCAROF.com

Lowe’s Motor Speedway, Concord

Experience a close-up look at areas that are off-limits on race days. Visit the NEXTEL Cup garage, travel down pit road and take a picture in Victory Circle. Ride around the speedway and feel the full-tilt force of the 24-degree banking.

Lowesmotorspeedway.com/visitors%5Fguide/tours/

Race City USA Race Team Shops and Pit Pass Cabarrus, Mooresville and Cabarrus County

Spend the day touring the race shops, or experience the history of auto racing firsthand in one of many auto museums. Even the police cars in Mooresville have checkered flags on them. Pit Pass Cabarrus is a vacation package ticket that includes admission to several of the region’s racing attractions and shops.

Racecityusa.org; Pitpasscabarrus.com

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5 Off 5 On Pit Race Team Performance, Mooresville

Visitors can watch real-life demos as the pit crews “go over the wall” in a choreographed display of strength and agility. They can also test their skills inside the pit box. It’s an unmatched experience for groups and team-building exercises.

5off5on.com/

OUTDOOR THRILLS

Smoky Mountain Jet Boats, Bryson City

Nothing can prepare you for the thrill of this unique and exhilarating ride. These boats are extremely maneuverable and can spin within their own length. (Check out the video vignette at Visitnc.com/what_to_do_outdoor.asp?s=oa)

Needmore.com/jetboats/index2.html

U.S. National Whitewater Center, Charlotte

Visit the world’s premier outdoor recreation and environmental education center. Alongside mountain-biking and running trails, a climbing center and challenge course, the park’s unique feature is a multiple-channel, customized whitewater river for rafting and canoe/kayak enthusiasts of all abilities. Olympic athletes from all over the world also train here.

USNWC.org

Tsali Recreation Area, Robbinsville

Listed as an Epic Ride by the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA), Left and Right Trails of Tsali join a list of some of the world’s most outstanding trails. Tsali offers 42 miles of trails on four loops rated “more difficult” and featuring everything from rugged paths to flat roads in the Nantahala National Forest.

Cs.unca.edu/nfsnc/recreation/tsali_brochure.pdf

GET IN THE DRIVER’S SEAT

The Tail of The Dragon, Graham County, Western North Carolina

Anyone looking for an exciting drive will enjoy this stretch of 318 curves in 11 miles. It’s considered as one of the world’s best motorcycling and sports car drives. Motorcyclists will enjoy the nearby Two Wheel Inn which features a motorcycle garage with each room.

Tailofthedragon.com

Richard Petty Driving Experience, Concord

Feel the excitement by riding shotgun at speeds up to 165 MPH or take command of the wheel and experience the thrill firsthand by choosing the type of driving program that is right for you. Experience a real race from the passenger seat.

1800bepetty.com/experience/ScheduleDetails_CH.aspx

Land Rover Experience Driving School at Biltmore Estate, Asheville

The driving school offers guests the opportunity to improve off-road driving skills with one-on-one training provided by Land Rover certified driving instructors. Sessions are designed to introduce the concept of off-road driving techniques in a fun environment.

Biltmore.com/plan/outdoor/daily_landrover.shtml

Off-Road Vehicle Trails at Uwharrie National Forest, Troy (60 miles east of Charlotte)

The park contains 16 miles of off-road trails ranging from easy to difficult with optional tough areas for the hard core off-roaders. Helmets are required on the trails.

Cs.unca.edu/nfsnc/recreation/uwharrie/

SPEED SEEKING RIDES AND ADVENTURES

Extreme Park, Greenville

Greenville has been on the cutting edge of skate and BMX parks since the beginning of its popularity. The 10,000-square-foot park designed for in-line skating, skateboarding and biking features ramps, mini pipes, spines, grind rails and three jump boxes as well as a beginner’s area. BMX and X-Games legend Dave Mirra lives in Greenville, which is known as “Pro Town” due to the number of BMX professionals that live in the area.

Greenvillenc.gov/departments/rec_parks_dept/information/default.aspx?id=470

Carowinds, Charlotte

One of the most popular family entertainment attractions in the Southeast, the park offers more than 60 state-of-the-art rides, attractions and shows for all ages. Take a ride on the park’s fastest roller coaster, Top Gun: The Jet Coaster, which peeks at 62 MPH and is distinguished by its inverted construction.

Carowinds.com

NASCAR SpeedPark, Concord Mills, Concord (I-85 Exit 49, same as Lowe’s Motor Speedway)

This race-themed amusement park features five exciting tracks, NASCAR reactor simulators, lazer tag arena, indoor rock climbing wall, SpeedDome arcade and more.

NASCARSpeedPark.com/concord.html

RACING AND MORE AT VISITNC.COM

For a complete listing of race-related tours and stops, go to http://www.VisitNC.com and click on “GO” for the “Motorsports Experience.” Visit the same site or call 1-800-VISIT NC for more events, accommodations, restaurant suggestions and great ways to relax or play on your next getaway to North Carolina.

Natural scenic beauty lends itself to adventure and exploration in North Carolina. Call 1-800-VISIT NC or go to http://www.VisitNC.com to plan your next getaway.

Contact:

Jennifer Frings / Susan Dosier

(704) 364-8969

Wit Tuttell

(919) 733-7420

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Fort Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) April 28, 2007

The South Florida Interactive Marketing Association (SFIMA) awarded AgencyNet four South Florida Interactive Excellence Awards at its 2nd Annual 2007 awards gala. AgencyNet took home two SoFIE’s for OwnYourC.com, one as the Most Effective Online Creative Program or Campaign, and the second as the Vanguard Award: Newest and Innovative Use of Integrated Marketing. In addition, BacardiDJ won Most Effective Online Brand Experience. The evening ended on a exciting note with AgencyNet bringing home Best in Show for OwnYourC.com.

The SoFIE Awards were created to showcase companies and individuals located in Florida who demonstrate thought leadership, superior execution, and innovation in the field of interactive marketing. Teams of experts from all sectors of the industry judged the entries. For more information visit http://www.sofieawards.com.

About OwnYourC (http://www.ownyourc.com)

OwnYourC is a anti-tobacco campaign targeting youth for the State of Colorado. AgencyNet skillfully integrates traditional and new media, featuring illustrations, sounds, green-screen video, 3D characters and stop-motion animation to create a quirky and fun interactive world, chock full of choice.

A collaboration between interactive powerhouse AgencyNet and Cactus, the innovative Colorado-based branding agency, OwnYourC.com is an immersive, engaging and viral destination. Based on the premise that every choice in life defines a person and has its own set of consequences, the site capitalizes on the individual customization only the Web can provide.

About BacardiDJ (http://www.bacardidj.com)

Building on the overwhelming 5-year success of BacardiDJ, the newest version features a sleek. updated aesthetic and a state-of-the-art Flash to MP3 conversion tool for iPod downloads The new and improved mixer featured five genres of loops (Drum’n'Bass, Hard Dance, Funky House, Hip Hop and Breaks). Five hundred custom loops were created for the 2006 version and added to the existing loop bank. The newest addition is a groundbreaking conversion tool allowing users to convert their tracks to mp3, which allows users to save their mix to their computer and mp3 player.

About AgencyNet

AgencyNet is an award-winning a full-service strategic interactive solutions firm with a 12-year track record of creating immersive brand experiences for some of the world’s most recognizable brands. AgencyNet delivers interactive experiences including website development, viral marketing campaigns, adver-games, micro-sites, bannerSites™ and business-to-business tools. Its clients of record include Bacardi, Time Warner, HBO, Oxygen, NBA, MLB, NASCAR, Ford, BBC America, The Golf Channel, Bombay Sapphire , iN DEMAND PPV, and many others. Additionally, AgencyNet has been awarded over 100 high-profile Internet awards such as an Interactive Emmy, FWA (Favorite Web Site Awards) “Best Sites in History,” SXSW “Best in Show,” and IMA “Top 10 Websites of 2006″. To learn more, please visit http://www.agencynet.com.

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Austin, TX (PRWEB) May 9, 2007

Hoover’s, Inc. today announced the launch of “The Hoover’s Index,” a free, proprietary monthly index of the leading public and private companies, non-profits, and associations which represent the brand leaders, up-and-comers and “buzz” creators driving the U.S. and international economies.

The Hoover’s Index, which reveals monthly spikes in business search activity, is based on a proprietary algorithm that takes into account the search trends of business professionals, including both organic and internal searches on Hoover’s site, as well as business searches conducted via major search engines. Movement above and below index determines ranking, instead of gross search volume.

“The high rankers in this latest edition of The Hoover’s Index run the gamut from a leading B2B company and large bank, to a couple of household consumer brand names,” said Tim Walker, Hoover’s industry analyst. “The majority of the latest index toppers have risen in the ranks primarily because of news of mergers and all-out bidding wars.”

LaSalle Bank Corporation (Index #406)

During the 17th century, the explorer La Salle traveled through a large swath of what is today the Midwest – the same region where Chicago-based LaSalle Bank has a strong presence with individual consumers and small and medium-sized businesses. LaSalle Bank made headlines in April when its parent company, ABN Amro, agreed to be acquired by Barclays in what would be the largest banking merger ever. (The price tag is around $ 90 billion.) The catch is that to aid the deal’s passage, ABN Amro agreed to sell LaSalle to Bank of America at a price – $ 21 billion – that could seem like a bargain once Bank of America reaps the cost savings of owning LaSalle and starts profiting from its retail network in the Midwest. But LaSalle has other ardent suitors, foremost among them The Royal Bank of Scotland, which covets LaSalle’s strong position in Chicago. At the end of April, RBS led a consortium of European banks that made a whopping counteroffer for ABN Amro – nearly $ 100 billion.

DoubleClick Inc. (Index #376)

Being a leading company in your field will get you noticed; being a leading company in your field and having Google announce that it plans to buy you will get you noticed a whole lot more. That’s the tale of DoubleClick as it finds itself near the top of this month’s Hoover’s Index. The company provides targeted online advertising placement and scheduling services, consulting services related to online advertising, and other electronic marketing services. Google intends to pay $ 3.1 billion to buy DoubleClick, a move that should extend the leading search company’s reach into more facets of online advertising, which makes up the bulk of Google’s revenues.

The Gatorade Company (Index #371)

First the University of Florida Gators opened the month of April with a historic title, becoming the first college ever to win the NCAA football and men’s basketball championships in the same year. Then Gatorade, which was developed in the 1960s to hydrate Gator football teams playing in the hot Florida sun, closed off the month at the top of The Hoover’s Index. With Major League Baseball season having started, the NASCAR season in full swing, and the NBA and NHL playoffs underway, April is one of the busiest sporting months on the calendar – and one of the busiest times on the Gatorade advertising calendar.

Gatorade quenches the thirst for profit of its parent company, PepsiCo, thanks to the ongoing rage for energy drinks. The big soft drink makers – Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Cadbury Schweppes above all – don’t actually care which of their beverages you consume, as long as you do consume. If you want soda, they’re happy to oblige with their signature products. When consumers showed they wanted more bottled water, it took no time for Coke to bring out Dasani and Pepsi to introduce Aquafina. And with the ongoing success of Red Bull, Coke’s POWERade, and similar drinks, it’s no wonder the category pioneer – the venerable Gatorade – finds itself in the spotlight.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company (Index #333)

When Enterprise says “We’ll pick you up,” it’s not just a marketing slogan – it’s a key to how the company does business. While top rivals Hertz and Avis operate mainly from airports, Enterprise has traditionally focused on customers whose own cars are in the shop or who need a rental for vacations or other special occasions. (More than 90% of Enterprise’s car rental business comes from customers in their home cities, as opposed to travelers.) This emphasis stands to change thanks to a big deal Enterprise announced in April. The company plans to purchase Vanguard Car Rental Group, the parent company of the Alamo Rent A Car and National Car Rental chains, which operate primarily out of airports. Assuming the deal goes through, the combined Enterprise-Alamo-National lineup would become the clear industry leader in the U.S. car rental business.

(As an example, a Hoover’s Index of 406 means that search volume was 4.06 times higher than the average search volume.)

To see the entire list of The Hoover’s Index, click “here.” Additionally, for those who would like direct delivery of news about the latest developments with The Hoover’s Index, the “Hoover’s Hottest Companies” newsletter is available “here.”

The Hoover’s Index, which utilizes more than a billion data points, is compiled from a universe which includes all worldwide companies that trade on a major stock exchange, as well as private companies identified as leaders by Hoover’s business intelligence experts. Hoover’s subscribers can click through from The Hoover’s Index to in-depth coverage of the history, operations, and executives leading each company on the list.

Hoover’s combines insightful editorial expertise, proprietary data collection technologies and a smart, engaging presentation to give its customers easy access to the most enlightening business information available.

About Hoover’s, Inc.

Hoover’s, a D&B company, gives its customers a competitive edge with insightful information about industries, companies, and key decision makers. Hoover’s provides this up-to-date business information for sales, marketing, business development, and other professionals who need intelligence on U.S. and global companies, industries, and the people who lead them. This information, along with powerful tools to search, sort, download and integrate the content, is available through Hoover’s, the company’s premier online service. Hoover’s business intelligence is also available through corporate intranets and distribution agreements with licensees, as well as via Hoover’s books. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

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Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) June 6, 2007

Tennis legend Billie Jean King joined Internet Talk Radio Host, Lyn St. James for a brilliant and insightful discussion on St. James’ show, “In The Winner’s Circle”, Tuesday, May 15th at 12 p.m./PST on the VoiceAmerica Sports Channel. This interview is available in Lyn St. James’ Library on The VoiceAmericaTM Sports Channel (http://www.modavox.com/sports/) for on-demand and podcast download.

Billie Jean King, tennis legend and one of the leaders in social change, was the honorary starter on Saturday, May 12, on Pole Qualifying day at the 91st running of the Indianapolis 500. After her full day of activities at the track she sat with Lyn St. James and discussed watching Danica Patrick make her qualifying run, as well as meeting Sarah Fisher and Milka Duno, the other two women who will attempt to qualify. She also shared some of her views on being a champion. Also, Melanie Troxel, who has numerous victories in NHRA Top Fuel Drag Racing will be on the show live from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

On May 22nd, St. James was joined by female race car Kerstin Smutny, provides her insights about the impact of three women, Danica Patrick, Sarah Fisher, Milka Duno successfully qualifying for the 91st running of the Indianapolis 500. Smutny, who is a graduate of Lyn’s driver development program is visiting the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to learn more about what it takes to prepare to make it to the Indianapolis 500. Smutny is a 17 year old racer from Bellevue, WA, who has been racing since 1998 and is currently competing in the open wheel ladder Formula Renault Series. Her dream is to make it to the Indianapolis 500. So even though she’s young, she has some very insightful observations about what she needs to do to get there.

For more information on Kerstin Smutny, visit her website http://www.kerstinsmutnyracing.com

St. James had the opportunity to broadcast her show live from the Target Chip Ganassi Racing Headquarters in Indianapolis, IN, on May 29th. Mike Hull, Managing Director of Target Chip Ganassi Racing and St. James discussed how a very successful race team, Chip Ganassi Racing, has worked with a primary sponsor, Target, since 1990 and created a long team partnership that integrates best practices in many of the areas of their business. Mike Hull has been with the team for over 15 years and provides some very important insights into managing a championship winning race team that includes the IndyCar Series, Indy Pro Series, NASCAR Nextel Cup and Busch Series, ARCA Series and the Rolex Grand Am Racing Series.

“In The Winner’s Circle With Lyn St. James” airs live on Tuesdays at 12 p.m. PST / 2 p.m. CST / 3 p.m. EST on The VoiceAmerica Sports Channel.

To access the show, log on at http://www.modavox.com/sports. Call in live with questions and comments toll-free at 1-866-472-5787. All shows will be available in Lyn St. James’ Library on The VoiceAmericaTM Sports Channel for on-demand and pod cast download.

The VoiceAmericaTM Network offers the latest conversations in a talk radio format, providing education, interaction, and advice on key issues live, on demand as well as through pod cast download. If interested in hosting a talk radio show on VoiceAmerica Network, contact Jeff Spenard, Vice President of Internet Radio at 480-294-6417 or at jeff.spenard @ modavox.com.

Contact Executive Producer Sherryl Haldy at 480-294-6409 for advertising / sponsorship information or other show details.

ABOUT Lyn St. James:

Lyn St. James, born in Willoughby, OH, made her debut in amateur racing in 1973 in the Sports Car Club of America and developed a love for racing after going to the Indianapolis 500 in 1966. When Lyn eventually raced in her first Indy 500 at the age of 45, she was just the second woman in history to race in the event. Some doubted that a woman could keep up with male drivers, and Lyn struggled to get the sponsorship she needed until J.C. Penney supported her at Indy. She took eleventh place, and became the first woman to be selected Indy 500 Rookie of the Year. Fueled by inspiration and limitless motivation, Lyn St. James managed to rise through the ranks and eventually become known as the American Woman Racing Icon of the Century. She is undoubtedly a testament to the power of determination and positive thinking. Lyn now resides in Phoenix, AZ where she operates her own 501c3 foundation, the Women in the Winner’s Circle Foundation and has developed the Driver Development Programs in quest of training the upcoming young, talented female drivers of the new millennium. Visit Lyn’s website at http://www.lynstjames.com for her Indy Racing Career Achievements.

ABOUT VoiceAmerica™Modavox:

(OTC.BB MDVX), Modavox is the leading producer and distributor of online, talk radio content, streaming approximately 250 hours of live programs and scheduled replays weekly on its Modavox VoiceAmerica™ Network (http://www.voiceamerica.com). Modavox, Inc. (http://www.modavox.com) is a pioneer in internet broadcasting, producing and syndicating online audio and video, and offering innovative, effective and comprehensive online tools for reaching targeted niche communities worldwide. Through its patented Modavox Central™ technology, Modavox “takes the search out of search,” delivering content straight to desktops and internet-enabled devices. Through its proprietary StreamSafe™, WebcastWizard™ and Stream Syndicate™ tools, Modavox provides managed access for live and on-demand internet broadcasting and syndication; content management; and online meeting, event management, enterprise communications and distance learning.

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Riverside, CA (PRWEB) June 7, 2007

The Memothentic Corporation has joined a prestigious class of companies: those licensed by the National Football League to sell autographs in a sports memorabilia piece.

“We are honored to be partnering with the NFL, one of the most recognized brands and biggest licensors in the world,” said Kelly Johns, chief executive officer of The Memothentic Corporation.

The Memothentic Collection has been heralded as one of the most complete and unique collectibles to enter the sports memorabilia market in years.

Legends of the game are among those who have praised the collection.

“The Memothentic has redefined sports memorabilia — the quality is stunning, and it is one of the most unique collectibles I have ever seen,” said former San Francisco 49er running back Roger Craig.

Craig was selected to the Pro Bowl five times. He was named the NFL’s Most Valuable Player in 1988, winning Sports Illustrated Player of the Year honors that same season.

Johns said The Memothentic is the result of hard work and commitment to excellence — the same traits that celebrated athletes exhibit.

“We were determined to solve three problems that most collectors face,” said Johns. “The first problem is that most memorabilia doesn’t contain significant memories. The word ‘memorabilia’ comes from the word ‘memorable,’ and is defined as events or experiences worthy of remembrance. An autographed football jersey is nice, but the only thing memorable about it is that your favorite player wore something similar to it at some point in his or her career.

“The second problem,” Johns continued, “is that there are very few complete memorabilia pieces — something that contains a complete story or something that has several elements that really capture a significant moment in time. In my experience, collectors gravitate toward memorabilia that has depth, and is complete and ready to hang on their wall.

“Finally, the third problem is affordability,” Johns said. “Most people are familiar with walking into high-end sports memorabilia shops and being afraid to ask ‘How much?’ because they know they probably can’t afford it. We wanted to develop something that all fans can afford.”

The Memothentic is the first memorabilia piece to contain a handwritten memory of what the athlete or celebrity was thinking during a memorable moment of his or her career.

The Joe Montana San Francisco 49ers Memothentic Series 1 entry is a case in point.

Known as “The Warm Up,” the piece features a picture of Joe Montana warming up for Super Bowl XIX in 1985. It includes a handwritten memory of what Joe was thinking as he prepared for one of the biggest games of his legendary career. (Later in the day, he was named Super Bowl MVP.)

The Memothentic features a unique, hand-crafted, authentic NFL jersey abstract collage that features the NFL shield, the player’s name and number, and an official NFL jersey tag.

“It is also a great honor to have Joe Montana as a part of The Memothentic Collection,” said Johns, who signed a deal earlier this year to create several Joe Montana Memothentic pieces.

Joe Montana is considered by many to be one of the most collectible football players in the history of the NFL and arguably the greatest quarterback ever to play the game. He is one of only two quarterbacks who’ve won four Super Bowls, and he was named MVP in three of those four victories (Montana is the only player in NFL history to win three Super Bowl MVP’s).

The Memothentic Collection also includes legendary running back Barry Sanders and several other Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductees.

The NFL is currently featuring Montana’s “The Catch” Memothentic in their national Father’s Day Super Dad Sweepstakes.

Johns said that the company is submitting applications to all major sports leagues, including Major League Baseball, the NBA, NCAA, NHL, NASCAR and others. He added that, due to the unique design of the Memothentic, the company expects be able to protect the product’s design and concept.

“The great thing about the Memothentic is that it transcends sports,” Johns said.

The firm is already creating celebrity Memothentics, movie Memothentics, TV show Memothentics and more, Johns said.

“People love to reminisce about important moments in time,” Johns said. “Everyone remembers where they were at during important moments in history, and they love to tell their kids about things from the past and how things were at that time.”

The company also has a custom division that allows people to create their own Memothentics based on their own special memories. Among the offerings are a high school and little league sports Memothentic where the coach or a parent can write a memory of the season or game.

Also in development is a “Baby Memothentic” that allows parents to write memories of the birth of a child. The piece then is framed to look very similar to the professional sports version.

“Imagine having a quote from your grandfather, something that he you wrote about you or your family, complete with a picture and some other memorable artifact — it would be passed down for generations,” said Johns.

The Memothentic Collection is available in three different versions: an unsigned version, which is the most affordable ($ 147 retail); an autographed version (averages $ 297 retail); a high-end, deluxe version that retails for around $ 900.

Each version contains a handwritten memory that is reproduced on a thick, glossy card that sits inside of a space-saving, shaped frame.

You can get more information at http://www.Memothentic.com or you can go to the official company blog at http://www.Memothentic.com/blog where you can read about the history behind each Memothentic and you can even win a Memothentic of your choice by posting your own memory on the blog.

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Phoenix (PRWEB) June 15, 2007

Best Western International, in conjunction with family travel expert Emily Kaufman (“The Travel Mom”) is coming to the rescue of weary and frazzled consumers across North America with the launch of its “Vacation S.O.S.” contest.

Now through June 24, 2007, individuals are encouraged to register and submit a 30-second video to the Best Western Group site at http://www.youtube.com/group/bestwesternvacations, describing why they are in desperate need of a vacation. From July 14-22, the Top 25 videos will be showcased on Best Western’s Web site, where visitors will be able to vote for the Top 10 Finalists. A Best Western panel of select judges will determine the No. 1 video the week of July 23.

The Grand Prize winner will receive a seven-day vacation anywhere in the U.S. or Canada for a family of up to four, with help from The Travel Mom. The package also includes a video camera to record that once-in-a-lifetime trip, along with a one-year membership to AAA/CAA and $ 1,000 (USD) in spending money. The nine runner-up contestants will each receive a $ 250 (USD) Best Western Travel Card, which can be used to pay for accommodations and related incidentals at nearly 4,200 Best Western hotels worldwide.

For official rules and to register, consumers should visit http://www.bestwestern.com/vacationSOS. Some restrictions apply.

“As hectic and stressful as daily life is these days, it’s more important than ever to make the most out of your leisure time with the family,” said Kaufman. “I can’t wait to work with the winner of Best Western’s Vacation S.O.S. contest to create a customized vacation experience that will never be forgotten.”

Added Dorothy Dowling, senior vice president of marketing and sales for Best Western, “As the world’s largest hotel chain whose history is deeply rooted in family travel, we are thrilled to work with our partner, The Travel Mom, in bringing this incredible vacation opportunity to consumers. We are eager to see the range of creativity and originality represented in these videos, and look forward to presenting that ultimate dream vacation to the most deserving individual.”

As The Travel Mom, Kaufman has been addressing the questions and concerns of vacationers for more than a decade. Whether it’s a weekend getaway for parents, or tips on how to survive a theme park, she covers a wide range of topics geared to women and the many roles they play as the primary travel planner — wife, sister, friend, businessperson and mom. A regular guest on national television programs including ABC’s Good Morning America and The View, Kaufman participates in more than 100 radio interviews across the country each year. In addition, she frequently serves as a travel expert for such popular magazines as Redbook and Woman’s Day. Her monthly Best Western column, a hotel chain exclusive, can be found at http://www.bestwestern.com/thetravelmom.

ABOUT BEST WESTERN INTERNATIONAL

Best Western International is THE WORLD’S LARGEST HOTEL CHAIN®, providing marketing, reservations and operational support to 4,200* independently owned and operated member hotels in 80* countries and territories worldwide. Founded in 1946, this iconic brand is host to approximately 400,000 worldwide guests each night. A pioneer within the industry, Best Western is recognized for its distinctive business model and diverse hotel portfolio. The company continues to innovate and enhance both the business and leisure travel experience. Since 2004, Best Western has served as the Official Hotel of NASCAR®.

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Phoenix (PRWEB) June 15, 2007

Best Western International, in conjunction with family travel expert Emily Kaufman (“The Travel Mom”) is coming to the rescue of weary and frazzled consumers across North America with the launch of its “Vacation S.O.S.” contest.

Now through June 24, 2007, individuals are encouraged to register and submit a 30-second video to the Best Western Group site at http://www.youtube.com/group/bestwesternvacations, describing why they are in desperate need of a vacation. From July 14-22, the Top 25 videos will be showcased on Best Western’s Web site, where visitors will be able to vote for the Top 10 Finalists. A Best Western panel of select judges will determine the No. 1 video the week of July 23.

The Grand Prize winner will receive a seven-day vacation anywhere in the U.S. or Canada for a family of up to four, with help from The Travel Mom. The package also includes a video camera to record that once-in-a-lifetime trip, along with a one-year membership to AAA/CAA and $ 1,000 (USD) in spending money. The nine runner-up contestants will each receive a $ 250 (USD) Best Western Travel Card, which can be used to pay for accommodations and related incidentals at nearly 4,200 Best Western hotels worldwide.

For official rules and to register, consumers should visit http://www.bestwestern.com/vacationSOS. Some restrictions apply.

“As hectic and stressful as daily life is these days, it’s more important than ever to make the most out of your leisure time with the family,” said Kaufman. “I can’t wait to work with the winner of Best Western’s Vacation S.O.S. contest to create a customized vacation experience that will never be forgotten.”

Added Dorothy Dowling, senior vice president of marketing and sales for Best Western, “As the world’s largest hotel chain whose history is deeply rooted in family travel, we are thrilled to work with our partner, The Travel Mom, in bringing this incredible vacation opportunity to consumers. We are eager to see the range of creativity and originality represented in these videos, and look forward to presenting that ultimate dream vacation to the most deserving individual.”

As The Travel Mom, Kaufman has been addressing the questions and concerns of vacationers for more than a decade. Whether it’s a weekend getaway for parents, or tips on how to survive a theme park, she covers a wide range of topics geared to women and the many roles they play as the primary travel planner — wife, sister, friend, businessperson and mom. A regular guest on national television programs including ABC’s Good Morning America and The View, Kaufman participates in more than 100 radio interviews across the country each year. In addition, she frequently serves as a travel expert for such popular magazines as Redbook and Woman’s Day. Her monthly Best Western column, a hotel chain exclusive, can be found at http://www.bestwestern.com/thetravelmom.

ABOUT BEST WESTERN INTERNATIONAL

Best Western International is THE WORLD’S LARGEST HOTEL CHAIN®, providing marketing, reservations and operational support to 4,200* independently owned and operated member hotels in 80* countries and territories worldwide. Founded in 1946, this iconic brand is host to approximately 400,000 worldwide guests each night. A pioneer within the industry, Best Western is recognized for its distinctive business model and diverse hotel portfolio. The company continues to innovate and enhance both the business and leisure travel experience. Since 2004, Best Western has served as the Official Hotel of NASCAR®.

*Numbers are approximate and can fluctuate.

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Orlando, FL (PRWEB) June 20, 2007

Home School students from across America stand out as champions, this year, in three of the nation’s biggest competitions: The 80th Annual Scripps National Spelling Bee, The 5th Annual National Word Power Competition, and the 19th Annual National Geographic Bee. Each champion praised the flexibility of the Home School Curriculum and the dedicated help of their Home School teachers for their wins.

Evan O’Dorney (thirteen), champion of the much coveted 80th Annual Scripps National Spelling Bee, prepared for his win by juggling balls around the living room; while, being drilled by his Home School teacher – his mother. Surprisingly, Evan was more excited to talk about his love of math at a post-win interview. This well-rounded bright young man is also an accomplished pianist and Tae Kwon Do, level one, black belt. Evan’s Home School Curriculum affords him the flexibility to study in his own way, at his own pace and this Home School scholar certainly excels.

In fact, many children excel in the self-paced, family-oriented, Home School environment. On the Scripps official website it listed that out of the 286 contestants participating at this year’s Bee, five of the fifteen listed, as this years’ top contenders were Home School scholars.

Another top scholar following the Home School Curriculum is Matthew Evans (twelve), winner of the 5th Annual National Word Power Challenge. Kathleen Bordelon, executive director of the contest describes Matthew’s command of the English language as “staggering”. Matthew praises his Home School teacher, his mother, as the best coach “in the world.” Matthew is also a talented sketch artist, pianist and like other young men, enjoys camping and basketball; yet, another example of a young scholar flourishing in the Home School environment.

Caitlin Snaring (fourteen), another notable Home School scholar, achieved a double honor as the first girl in seventeen years to win the 19th Annual National Geographic Bee. The questions at this event require contestants to integrate their understanding and knowledge of sociology, anthropology, history, language, and current events with geography – no small feat. Caitlin praises the open system of the Home School Curriculum for affording her the time to prepare for the contest by combining all her subjects with geography. This young champion is already considering her college options, but at present is concentrating her efforts on competing for the international title at the National Geographic’s World Championship, in August.

Another newsworthy young man, Joey Logano, sixteen, made NASCAR history after winning his race in the Featherlite Coaches 200. This Home School scholar won his third Grand National Division race in four career starts by beating Kevin Harvick (winner of the NEXTEL Cup All-Star Challenge and the Daytona 500) by nearly two and one half seconds.

Home School scholars are coming out on top. Their academic prowess, although remarkable, is not the only area in which these children surpass excellence. These students are excelling with the Home School Curriculum because they are allowing themselves the room to grow and learn at their own pace, in their own unique way. As public schools become increasingly overcrowded and continue to lack the funding and resources required to provide a proper education and safe environment; Home School is becoming a more viable, affordable option than ever before.

Citizens’ High School provides quality Home School education and a Home School Curriculum tailored to meet the particular needs of each student. Founded in 1981Citizens’ High School is a pioneer in distance education, by setting high standards of education in United States. Students have the chance to earn an actual, accredited High School Diploma, not an equivalency certificate, while enjoying a flexible, self-paced Home School environment.

For more information please complete the inquiry form provided on the school’s official website at http://www.citzenschool.com to obtain a school information packet at no cost. Or fax queries to (904) 272-6702 or phone toll free 1-800-736-GRAD (4723). For all written correspondence address mail to: Citizens’ High School, 188 College Drive, P.O. Box 66089, Orange Park, FL 32065-6089.

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Baldwin, NY (PRWEB) July 23, 2007

There is a new twist in U.S. coinage. Just when you thought George Washington was on your State Quarter, you better look again….it could be one of your favorite sports heroes. That’s right, you heard correct. The Merrick Mint, who has been adding the twist to the Statehood Quarters and other coins since 1999, has taken the # 1 collectible in US history to new heights.

The Merrick Mint, which is licensed by the NFL, NFLPA, MLBPA, NHL, NHLPA, NASCAR, Baseball Legends (Joe DiMaggio, Ted Williams, Babe Ruth, Jackie Robinson, Nolan Ryan, Cal Ripken, Jr., Roberto Clemente, Hank Aaron, Yogi Berra, Ty Cobb, Pete Rose, Lou Gehrig), etc., has pioneered a revolutionary new colorization technique, where it applies images of your favorite sports heroes directly over the image of George Washington. Our process to coins has satisfied a genuine thirst for coin collectors worldwide to collect for the first time ever sports coins of their heroes, legends, and icons, on legal tender U.S. coinage. Colorizing coins involves the application of special inks directly to the surface of a coin using a unique multi-color high capacity process. The result is an everlasting colorized sports coin collectible of ultra-high quality

The U.S. Mint which mints the Statehood Quarters stated the program in 1999 and it runs through 2008, where 5 State Quarters are issued every year. Each quarter is only made for 10 weeks. The U.S. mint estimates there are 160 Million people are collecting the State Quarters. With 285 million people in the United States, it makes it the # 1 collectible in U.S. history, with no other collectible even a close second. The Merrick Mint took this exciting collectible and colorized with imnages from the top sports leagues, bringing the best of two worlds together in coin and sports memorabilia collecting.

The Merrick Mint has launched National Retail Programs this past April throughout Walgreen’s. Walgreen’s stores where selling out of all there inventory in minutes. People where actually lining up to buy the coins at 12:00 midnight in the 24 Hour Branches. The coins were showing up on eBay for upwards of $ 60 each. Many retailers, as well as supermarkets jumped on board, as they want a piece of the action. The Merrick Mint, the only company in world to create licensed U.S. Sports Coins, has run successful retail sold out programs with Stop & Shop, Hy-Vee, Piggly Wiggly, Giant Eagle, Kroger’s, etc. The Merrick Mint can be reached at 1-800-932-2117. You can check us on the web at http://www.merrickmint.com.

The Merrick Mint is a private mint and is not affilated with the US Mint or any government agency.

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Phoenix (PRWEB) July 25, 2007

Best Western International, Inc., is re-launching its “Vacation S.O.S.” contest to give even more weary and frazzled consumers across North America the chance to win the trip of a lifetime.

Individuals now have through August 12, 2007, to register and submit a 30-second video to the Best Western Group site at http://www.youtube.com/group/bestwesternvacations, describing why they are in desperate need of a vacation. From August 30-September 9, the Top 25 videos will be showcased on http://www.bestwestern.com/vacationSOS, where visitors will be able to vote for the Top 10 Finalists. A Best Western panel of select judges will determine the No. 1 video the week of September 10.

The Grand Prize winner will receive a seven-day vacation anywhere in the U.S. or Canada for a family of up to four, with help from The Travel Mom. The package also includes a video camera to record this special trip, along with a one-year membership to AAA/CAA and $ 1,000 (USD) in spending money. The nine First Prize winners will each receive a $ 250 (USD) Best Western Travel Card, which can be used to pay for accommodations and related incidentals at nearly 4,200 Best Western hotels worldwide.

The contest was reintroduced this month after technical difficulties limited consumers’ abilities to post submissions by the original June 24, 2007 deadline. For official rules and to register, participants should visit http://www.bestwestern.com/vacationSOS. Some restrictions apply.

“As hectic and stressful as daily life is these days, it’s more important than ever to make the most out of your leisure time with the family,” said Kaufman. “I can’t wait to work with the winner of Best Western’s Vacation S.O.S. contest to create a customized vacation experience that will never be forgotten.”

Added Dorothy Dowling, senior vice president of marketing and sales for Best Western, “As the world’s largest hotel chain whose history is deeply rooted in family travel, we are thrilled to work with our partner, The Travel Mom, in bringing this incredible vacation opportunity to consumers. We are eager to see the range of creativity and originality represented in these videos, and look forward to presenting that ultimate dream vacation to the most deserving individual.”

As The Travel Mom, Kaufman has been addressing the questions and concerns of vacationers for more than a decade. Whether it’s a weekend getaway for parents, or tips on how to survive a theme park, she covers a wide range of topics geared to women and the many roles they play as the primary travel planner – wife, sister, friend, businessperson and mom. A regular guest on national television programs including ABC’s Good Morning America and The View, Kaufman participates in more than 100 radio interviews across the country each year. In addition, she frequently serves as a travel expert for such popular magazines as Redbook and Woman’s Day. Her monthly Best Western column, a hotel chain exclusive, can be found at http://www.bestwestern.com/thetravelmom.

About Best Western International

Best Western International is THE WORLD’S LARGEST HOTEL CHAIN®, providing marketing, reservations and operational support to 4,200* independently owned and operated member hotels in 80* countries and territories worldwide. Founded in 1946, this iconic brand is host to approximately 400,000 worldwide guests each night. A pioneer within the industry, Best Western is recognized for its distinctive business model and diverse hotel portfolio. The company continues to innovate and enhance both the business and leisure travel experience. Since 2004, Best Western has served as the Official Hotel of NASCAR®. For more information or to make a reservation, please visit http://www.bestwestern.com.

*Numbers are approximate and can fluctuate.

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