Emotional Dynamics Expert, Dr. Erik Fisher ?Dr. E?? Developing Unique Broadcast Series Concepts with CMG Holdings Group, Inc. (CMGO)

(PRWEB) February 13, 2012

A docu-reality series on American families, an investigative series on ?Criminal Psychology? and segment series helping returning military veterans of war are timely and unavailable elsewhere

Leading Emotional Dynamics expert, Dr. Erik Fisher, ?Dr. E??, Atlanta-based licensed psychologist and author, who last month announced an agreement to co-author a book on Child Sexual Abuse with best-selling author Peter Occhiogrosso, is in the latter stage of development on two television series that explore different aspects of the world of psychology. Confirming his place as an expert in the field with his understanding of human behavior and emotion in any number of life settings, Dr E? has appeared on major networks, including FOX affiliates, providing advice for parents and families and several segments on CNN?s Newsroom and HLN?s Prime News. More recently he has provided commentary with Vinnie Politan on the topics of the Josh Powell murder-suicide (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zRmFL2AuGM&feature=youtu.be) and the Casey Anthony video blog (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKaH5cG4-Fc) of note. The balanced nature of his commentary and incisive insights are making him a household name and respected analyst in the media industry.

Both series are in development and have been pitched to top cable channels and networks through Dr. E??s management company, CMG Holdings Group Inc. (CMGO), Creative Management Group Inc. Agency and Alan Morell, who met with network and cable executives at NATPE and the recent Reel Screen conference in Washington, D.C. ?We?re very confident that cable and network programming executives are looking seriously at our projects with Dr. E?, and we look forward to exploring additional opportunities for these properties with other outlets,? commented Morell, Chairman and CEO of CMG Holdings Group, Inc. Creative Management Group Inc. Agency.

The first program under consideration involves Dr. E??s extensive experience with parents and families. The Family Fix is a one-hour docu-reality series that rises above the fray of many reality shows dealing with families. Based on his two decades of work with children, parents and families and his parenting book, The Art of Empowered Parenting: The Manual You Wish Your Kids Came With, The Family Fix will incorporate Dr. E??s unique brand of therapy, featured in his web series, Off the Couch with Dr. E? to help families understand what ails them.

The second program, Anatomy of a Criminal, is an investigative series chronicling some of the bigger criminal cases in our news today. But rather than explore the ins and outs of their trials and legal cases, as so many other programs do, Anatomy will delve into the psychology of criminals, their cases and the supporting cast involved in these cases. The show aims to help a curious society understand what makes a criminal tick. Revealing a side of the story not available through network news or legal opinions, Anatomy of a Criminal promises to keep the audience hungry for each episode.

Both series in development are co-created and Directed by Clio Award-winning Director Richard D?Alessio of http://www.kontagious.tv, who added, “I am excited to bring these projects into production, and firmly believe that Dr. E? will have a powerful impact on the media and minds of America. His creativity and passion for his work are impressive.”

Dr. E? enjoys philanthropy and is proud to announce his appointment as a Director of The ArtReach Foundation, a non-profit, whose mission is to influence, through creative expression and art, the growth and development of those who?ve experienced the traumatic effects of war. Related to ArtReach, Project America’s Jim Proeller, former Senior Director of Editorial Operations at CNN, and Dr. E? are working to develop a series of news segments highlighting the many needs of military returning home and the programs available to help them re-assimilate to civilian life. These segments will explore the emotional, financial, educational and relational challenges of soldiers who’re now stateside, and their re-introduction to home life. It will hopefully help educate them to the resources across the country that are available to them.

VillaDirect Vacation Homes Hires New VP of Business Development in Orlando


Orlando, Florida (PRWEB) February 13, 2012

VillaDirect Vacation Homes, the leader in Central Florida vacation home rentals, announced today that Jeff Chase has been appointed to the position of Vice President Business Development. Chase brings over 25 years experience to VillaDirect in leadership roles with in the Central Florida tourism industry, 15 years of which have been focused specifically on leading vacation rental industry public awareness and growth.

In addition to Mr. Chase?s new position with VillaDirect, he serves on several key industry related tourism positions including Vice Chair of the Kissimmee Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) Marketing Advisor Committee, Secretary and past Executive Director of the Central Florida Vacation Rental Managers Association (CFVRMA), the Osceola Resort Area Council (ORAC), and Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association (CFHLA) Government Affairs Committee.

Steve Hardman, CEO of VillaDirect said, “We’re delighted that Jeff has agreed to join our organization at this key period in our continued success. VillaDirect has accelerated its growth through 2010 and 2011 as the economy has improved and Jeff’s involvement with the senior executive team enables the company to target new market areas, allowing us to expand even faster. At the same time, Jeff’s wealth of experience and industry contacts allows VillaDirect to become more involved and to give back to the community we work within.”

About VillaDirect Vacation Homes

VillaDirect Vacation Homes is the most popular vacation home rental company in central Florida, welcoming over 50,000 guests to the homes it manages each season. VillaDirect is an affiliate of the Vacation Rental Home Connections, a part of the Disney Ticket Network and an active member of many industry bodies that promote and set standards for vacation rentals in the US and central Florida. The company was established in 1998 and offers the widest choice of quality accommodations to guests from a choice of over 350 privately owned pool homes, condos and townhomes – all within easy reach of Walt Disney World Resort and other area attractions. Unlike many companies, VillaDirect offers properties that will fit every family’s needs or budget, from value-for-money units to 7 bedroom estate homes. For more information, please visit the VillaDirect website or call (877) 259-9908 (toll free USA and Canada).

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BearCom Releases 2012 Wireless Technology Report and 2012 Wireless Products & Solutions Guide


Dallas, TX (PRWEB) February 10, 2012

BearCom, a nationwide provider of wireless communications equipment and solutions, today announced the availability of its 2012 Wireless Technology Report and 2012 Wireless Products & Solutions Guide.

The Wireless Technology Report, a special annual issue of BearCom?s magazine, Today?s Wireless World, is published in cooperation with industry leader Motorola and several other key BearCom partners. Today’s Wireless World chronicles the rapid developments in wireless technology and has been recognized with an International Award of Excellence from the Society for Technical Communication, which praised the magazine for innovation, style, and clarity. This year, it highlights the opportunities to create cost efficiencies through the use of wireless technologies.

The Wireless Products & Solutions Guide, also published annually, features details about BearCom?s extensive wireless product line, including two-way radios and apps, two-way team communication systems, smartphones, mobile broadband cards, WLAN systems, IP video surveillance cameras, mesh broadband networks, point-to-point bridges, remote call boxes, and mobile command centers. It also features information about BearCom?s rental and leasing services, as well as the company?s engineering, technical service, and repair capabilities.

Both publications showcase the products and solutions offered by BearCom and its innovative wireless technology partners: Motorola, Icom, Vertex Standard, TABLETmedia, SafeMobile, Sonetics, 3M Peltor, David Clark, IMPACT Radio Accessories, Pryme, OTTO, Sprint Nextel, True Wireless, Sony Electronics, Panasonic, Firetide, BridgeWave Communications, Cambium Networks, LDV, and the Enterprise Wireless Alliance.

?Our many industry partnerships and nationwide customer base put us in a unique position to offer these publications,? said BearCom?s Chief Marketing Officer, Kent Huffman. ?Both continue to report on recent developments in wireless technologies and communicate them in layman’s language to executives and managers who are in charge of deploying those technologies for their organizations.?

About BearCom

BearCom provides a broad line of high-performance wireless communications products, services, and complete mobility solutions. Founded in 1981, BearCom is America’s only nationwide dealer and integrator of wireless communications equipment, serves customers from 26 branch offices located throughout the U.S., has several affiliated offices around the world, and employs approximately 400 people. BearCom is headquartered in the Dallas, Texas area. For more information, visit http://www.BearCom.com.

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BearCom Releases 2012 Wireless Technology Report and 2012 Wireless Products & Solutions Guide


Dallas, TX (PRWEB) February 10, 2012

BearCom, a nationwide provider of wireless communications equipment and solutions, today announced the availability of its 2012 Wireless Technology Report and 2012 Wireless Products & Solutions Guide.

The Wireless Technology Report, a special annual issue of BearCom?s magazine, Today?s Wireless World, is published in cooperation with industry leader Motorola and several other key BearCom partners. Today’s Wireless World chronicles the rapid developments in wireless technology and has been recognized with an International Award of Excellence from the Society for Technical Communication, which praised the magazine for innovation, style, and clarity. This year, it highlights the opportunities to create cost efficiencies through the use of wireless technologies.

The Wireless Products & Solutions Guide, also published annually, features details about BearCom?s extensive wireless product line, including two-way radios and apps, two-way team communication systems, smartphones, mobile broadband cards, WLAN systems, IP video surveillance cameras, mesh broadband networks, point-to-point bridges, remote call boxes, and mobile command centers. It also features information about BearCom?s rental and leasing services, as well as the company?s engineering, technical service, and repair capabilities.

Both publications showcase the products and solutions offered by BearCom and its innovative wireless technology partners: Motorola, Icom, Vertex Standard, TABLETmedia, SafeMobile, Sonetics, 3M Peltor, David Clark, IMPACT Radio Accessories, Pryme, OTTO, Sprint Nextel, True Wireless, Sony Electronics, Panasonic, Firetide, BridgeWave Communications, Cambium Networks, LDV, and the Enterprise Wireless Alliance.

?Our many industry partnerships and nationwide customer base put us in a unique position to offer these publications,? said BearCom?s Chief Marketing Officer, Kent Huffman. ?Both continue to report on recent developments in wireless technologies and communicate them in layman’s language to executives and managers who are in charge of deploying those technologies for their organizations.?

About BearCom

BearCom provides a broad line of high-performance wireless communications products, services, and complete mobility solutions. Founded in 1981, BearCom is America’s only nationwide dealer and integrator of wireless communications equipment, serves customers from 26 branch offices located throughout the U.S., has several affiliated offices around the world, and employs approximately 400 people. BearCom is headquartered in the Dallas, Texas area. For more information, visit http://www.BearCom.com.

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Study Shows: Sources of Stress Greatly Differ by Gender


Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) February 09, 2012

Polaris Marketing Research Inc. announced today additional findings from their latest survey of online Americans, supported by Research Now for data collection and analysis: Women and men respondents report different sources of stress and different ways of dealing with their stress.

Women respondents were significantly more likely to report financial issues, lack of time, family problems, living situation and relationship issues as causing them stress. Men respondents, on the other hand were more likely to say that work issues were causing their stress. Men were also more likely to say they had ?no main source of stress.?

For both women and men, watching television is the most frequently cited activity for relieving stress. Seventy percent of women and 64 percent of men say they are ?very likely? or ?likely? to watch television to relieve stress.

?While women have more stressors in their lives, they also use more diverse ways of relieving stress. Women are also significantly more likely than men to sleep, listen to music, surf the Internet, socialize, read a book, or eat their favorite ?comfort foods?. In fact, men were only more significantly likely than women to play video games to relieve stress,? said Polaris President Jan Carlson.

Women and men?s likelihood to engage in these activities to relieve stress did not differ by gender: work on a hobby/crafts, take a vacation, have an alcoholic beverage, and meditate.

About Polaris Marketing Research

Founded by Jan Carlson, Polaris Marketing Research is a full-service firm that provides state-of-the-art online interactive marketing research reporting, interviewing and data collection, quantitative and qualitative research expertise and personalized project management.

Atlanta-based Polaris Marketing Research is affiliated with the Council of American Survey Research Organizations, the American Marketing Association and the American Society for Quality.

About Research Now

Research Now is the leading global online sampling and online data collection company. With over 6 million panelists in 38 countries worldwide, Research Now enables companies to listen to and interact with real consumers and business decision makers in order to make key business decisions. Research Now offers a full suite of data collection services, including social media sampling, and operates the Valued Opinions? Panel and e-Rewards

New Pet Daily Deals Site Provides a New Way to Find Lost Pets


Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) February 09, 2012

From discounts on pet services to veterinary office visits and pet food, PETching provides deep savings to the community. PETching has also branched out to make their pet daily deal website into an online pet community with the Lost & Found feature tab powered by Google Maps? as well as the Forum page. With these features, PETching provides a platform that the pet community can utilize to share tips and recommendations, purchase pet daily deals, and post and search for lost pets. Along with donations to charities and no-kill animal shelters, the company has found an additional resource to help provide support for the local community. To aid in this community effort, the company?s interactive Lost & Found section on their website utilizing Google Maps? gives the community an additional resource for owners to find their pets and similarly, find the owners of the lost pets that have been found. This is a huge step in providing the ability to find a lost pet and similarly, find the owners of a lost pet. With Google Maps?? innovative technology and PETching?s execution and team of creative developers, the pet community now has an additional resource to connect owners and their lost pets. The pin-drop technology provides an easy and safe way to search for lost pets as well as post for found pets. PETching provides this platform on their website at: http://www.petching.com/lostandfound-post.php.

The company is looking for local animal shelters and organizations to partner with to help aid in the process. One way to partner up would be to report any Lost & Found submissions to the PETching Lost & Found team for posting on the PETching website in addition to the animal shelter?s and/or organization?s website. ?We really want to get the word out there so that we can do our part to assist shelters and help the community in finding their pets. If they go to our website and end up purchasing a deal for their pet that saves money for them, that?s an added bonus, we want to put an end to lost pets,? VP of Marketing & Media Development, Chancellor J. Lastra, says. Doing so would create an additional resource for the pet community, and would also alleviate workload from the animal shelters since pet owners can check on the PETching website for an in-depth and up-to-date look into the local Lost & Found pet community. The Lost & Found feature currently features dogs & cats, but PETching plans on expanding to all pets soon. PETching is also interested in sponsoring upcoming pet-related events and is seeking charities interested in affiliate opportunities.

PETching is a premier daily deal website that offers pet products and services at discounted prices. Additionally, PETching is currently building a deal calendar through the end of the year, and businesses interested in specific dates are encouraged to contact PETching immediately. The company is dedicated to fostering a loyal community of pet lovers through daily deals and an emphasis on locally owned establishments. PETching is the first of its kind to be exclusive to all pets and give back to the local community. “PETching will revolutionize how consumers shop for their pets and create an additional resource for the pet community. It creates an online pet community with our Forum feature where pet owners alike can share tips, tricks, and recommendations,” PETching CEO/Founder Lorenzo Oliver states. PETching?s carefully curated pet deals include goods and services such as: pet sitters and walkers, pet boarding services, veterinary clinics, pet bakeries, and much more. PETching currently services the Las Vegas area and offering National Online Deals. Since PETching?s launch, businesses such as pet product and pet food & treat companies have signed on for deals to offer to consumers nationwide. It’s time for the local community to hear about PETching, especially since the company has some huge deals that are going on with such companies like Dog Fancy Magazine, IAMS, and many more. One of the upcoming national deals includes a $ 20 gift certificate towards pet food for ONLY $ 1! Additionally, PETching is also teaming up with local Las Vegas business Gals on the Go for a huge money-saving deal: $ 20 worth of Errand, Pet Sitting, and Dog Walking Services in Las Vegas, NV for ONLY $ 1! These types of deals haven’t even been featured on LivingSocial or Groupon. This deal will run beginning February 13th, 2012, and it would help the community save money on items that they will already be buying.

While the daily deals are the main attraction for the PETching customers, the company provides its patrons and partners with many other beneficial services. PETching gives local and national businesses a platform to expand their clientele bases and gain loyal customers. PETching is proud to be a catalyst in the recovery of the economy by creating discounts for consumers, generating revenue for businesses both local and national, and ultimately aiding in creating more jobs for Americans by focusing on one of the world?s biggest communities: pets.

Launched in 2011, PETching provides subscription-based customers with pet-related daily deals from both local and national companies. PETching connects pet owners with locally and nationally owned businesses in an effort to create an online and offline community of animal lovers. PETching is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Stanford Investment Group, Inc. Hosts Panel Discussion on Living Longer in Conjunction with Stanford Center on Longevity

Mountain View, CA (PRWEB) February 09, 2012

Jeff Keimer, Vice President at Stanford Investment Group, Inc. moderated an interactive discussion on Longevity, ?A Long Bright Future ? Mind, Mobility and Financial Security? on January 25, 2012 at The Crowne Plaza Cabana in Palo Altos. The panelists included: Laura Carstensen, Founder and Director of Stanford Center on Longevity; Martha Deevy, Senior Research Scholar, Director Financial Fraud Research Center, Stanford Center on Longevity and Katherine Simmonds, Director of Financial Planning at Stanford Investment Group, Inc. The presentation included empirical findings, examples of how retirement has been redefined and is becoming more complex, and practical financial solutions to the challenges caused by living longer.

The mission of the Stanford Center on Longevity is to redesign long life. As the founder and director of the Stanford Center on Longevity, Laura Carstensen described the purpose of the Center, ?We are not a gerontology center, nor are we even focused solely on aging. We are a laboratory studying the nature and development of the entire human life span, looking for innovative ways to solve the problems of people over 50 and improve the well-being of people of all ages. Improved longevity is, at once, a remarkable achievement as well as a great challenge. These added years can be a gift or burden depending on how prepared we are and how we use them.? Carstensen discussed the research and practical implications that support the belief, ?that to the extent that the majority of people arrive at old age mentally sharp, physically fit, and financially secure, societies will thrive.?

Martha Deevy followed with 21st century retirement realities: ?Planning for retirement for the baby boomer generation has become a uniquely complex exercise. The gift of longer life comes with increased uncertainty and risk around income planning, expense planning, decisions about housing and longer term medical support that previous generations have not had to grapple with. Traditional models of retirement need to be revisited and may include working longer, relocating to more ?aging friendly? communities and thoughtful planning regarding end of life support issues. While the prospect of navigating through retirement may seem daunting ? with planning and support from the right experts, we can enjoy the extra years we?ve been given.?

Katherine Simmonds, of Stanford Investment Group, Inc. concluded the presentation with real life stories illustrating the difficult financial decisions facing us as we age and offering some practical solutions. She summarized her remarks by reminding the audience that, ?Achieving financial security as we age requires addressing difficult planning and family issues early on. Get help if you need to by using third-party advisors to get you through the tough decision-making process. But most importantly, remember that the more planning you do and the more time you spend soul searching, the better the outcomes will be for your care and happiness.?

The panel discussion on Longevity is part of a continuing series of events commemorating Stanford Investment Group Inc.?s 30 year anniversary in 2012. Part of Stanford Investment Group, Inc.?s mission statement is to engage, educate and empower clients with information to broaden their knowledge.

Stanford Investment Group, Inc., an independent investment advisor and broker-dealer located in California’s Silicon Valley, has 30 years of experience guiding clients through many economic cycles and market changes.

For more information visit the Stanford Investment Group, Inc. website at: http://www.stanfordinvestment.com

Stanford Investment Group, Inc. an SEC Registered Investment Advisor and FINRA member Broker/Dealer, is not affiliated with Stanford University.

For more information on the Stanford Center on Longevity:

http://longevity.stanford.edu/

The views, opinions and/or materials presented at the January 25, 2012 panel discussion by the Center on Longevity are solely those of the speakers. Statements represented in this material are expectations or beliefs of future events and involve known or unknown uncertainties and risks which could cause actual results, performance and events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in this material. Investing involves risk. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment returns and principal value of an investment will fluctuate.

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Chemoil Selects FuelQuest Zytax Determination and Compliance to Automate Tax Processing


Houston, TX (PRWEB) February 09, 2012

FuelQuest Inc., the leading on-demand software and services company for the global downstream energy industry, announced today a five-year contract with Chemoil Energy Limited. Headquartered in Singapore, Chemoil is one of the marine and aviation fuel industry?s leading global suppliers with integrated operations in Los Angeles, New York, Houston, Singapore, London, Panama, United Arab Emirates and the ARA region (Antwerp, Rotterdam and Amsterdam). Chemoil will use FuelQuest Zytax Determination to automate tax calculation for supply quotes and invoices, and Zytax Compliance to streamline filing of energy and fuel excise taxes. Both products will ensure greater processing accuracy, consistency, and efficiency for all its subsidiaries.

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Link-Assistant.Com Unveils Brand-New Design for SEO PowerSuite Software


Minsk, Belarus (PRWEB) February 08, 2012

Link-Assistant.Com, the SEO software industry trendsetter, has undertaken a major redesign to make its world-famous tools ? Rank Tracker, WebSite Auditor, SEO SpyGlass and LinkAssistant ? even more clear-cut and straightforward. The new software layout is at large tuned to that of cutting-edge SEO reports the company unveiled back in October 2011.

The new SEO software design was beta-tested through diverse focus groups of both (1) Link-Assistant.Com’s long-term loyal customers, most of them being SEOs pure, and (2) bloggers aimed at massive social media engagement. With minor changes, the design draft was highly supported by both audiences.

“SEO, which used to be quite up front back in 2000s, is gradually evolving to become an integral part of inbound marketing with strong social media outreach,” says Viktar Khamianok, CEO, Link-Assistant.Com. “Thus, the main challenge for SEO software providers presently is to make the tools handy for a variety of internet marketing tasks, which includes excellence at both functionality and user experience.”

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ITRA Global & Pittsburgh Regional Alliance to Welcome International Corporate Real Estate Executives at Pittsburgh Conference


Chicago, Illinois (PRWEB) February 07, 2012

ITRA Global, one of the largest real estate organizations devoted to the representation of corporate tenants and occupiers of commercial real estate worldwide, has announced the ITRA Global 2012 General Conference will be held March 30 through April 1 at the Fairmont Hotel in Pittsburgh.

Carrie S. Holstead, chairman of the board of directors for the organization and president of the Pittsburgh ITRA office explains, ?This will be a great opportunity to introduce the managing principals from ITRA offices in major markets in North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia to one of the most dynamic 21st Century markets in North America. The conference will also provide the perfect opportunity for our affiliate offices to learn more about what makes Pittsburgh a model city and region that continues to receive national acclaim.?

The ITRA Global event will be sponsored exclusively by the Pittsburgh Regional Alliance (PRA), an affiliate of the Allegheny Conference on Community Development. Dewitt Peart, President of the PRA, says the conference provides his marketing and economic development organization, recognized as one of the best in the United States, with a unique and highly desirable opportunity to interact with executives from around the globe who influence relocation and expansion decisions of their corporate clients.

?It is important to the Pittsburgh region?s continued economic growth that we establish and maintain relationships with site selectors in the U.S. and around the world so we can explain the many advantages of living and working in the Pittsburgh area,? Peart says. ?Sponsoring this conference allows us to accomplish that and so much more.?

Gary Saulson, Director of Corporate Real Estate for Pittsburgh-based PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., will give a keynote presentation at the conference about ?Achieving Value from an Environmental Commitment? and will discuss the company?s new headquarters, The Tower at PNC Plaza, which will be the ?world?s greenest skyrise? when it opens in mid-2015.

?For more than a decade,? Saulson says, ?PNC made the industry-leading commitment that all new construction and major renovations would follow LEED