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Amara Exclusively Launches Ralph Lauren Home Accessories Collection

Amara Exclusively Launches Ralph Lauren Home Accessories Collection











Amara Exclusively Launches Ralph Lauren Home


(PRWEB UK) 28 June 2011

Amara is pleased to announce with immediate effect an exclusive partnership with Ralph Lauren Home. Amara will be offering the home accessory collection on its website, with stock available for next day delivery in the UK.

Amara is an online stockist of over 60 luxury home brands, offering a selection of the world’s finest collections with first class customer service.

As the first American designer to launch a comprehensive collection of home furnishings in 1983, Ralph Lauren captures luxurious distinctive lifestyles in transporting seasonal collections and enduring classics.

Inspiration is drawn from English country estates, the natural tones and textures of the desert or the spirit of adventure embodied in safari, the romance of seaside living, the faded florals and classic ticking stripes of American country or the sleek urban aesthetics of a city loft.

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Cutting-Edge Collection Agency Offers More for Less

Cutting-Edge Collection Agency Offers More for Less










Rohnert Park, CA (PRWEB) September 8, 2004

Getting money owed to you can sometimes be difficult. If a business or individual finds it necessary to become assisted by a collection agency, choosing the right collection agency can be very confusing. The experienced people of Transworld Systems, Inc. strive to reduce this confusion.

Since 1970, Transworld Systems, Inc., or simply TSI, has been offering their services with no financial risk to clients who are burdened by slow or non-paying debtors. The company guarantees that if they do not collect at least what the client invests, TSI will refund the client double the investment.

Any collection agency is a reflection of the client. Therefore, how the collection agency handles the situation is vitally important. Within 30 seconds of placing an account online, TSI collection agency will begin processing while the client is in complete control of how it is handled.

TSI bases their reputation on a three-phase system. During phase one, TSI will send a cycle of five carefully worded demands to the debtor on the client’s behalf. These demands simply let the debtor know of the situation and encourage a quick resolution. All the while, the client is in control of the language of the demand letters and when to discontinue them. The letters are also addressed from the closest TSI collection agency office to the debtor. With 152 offices nationwide, the “back-yard effect” this creates represents another example of the motivational techniques used by Transworld Systems.

In a situation where the account becomes extremely difficult to recover, the second phase, ‘Verbal Demands’ begins. The Credit Management Systems division of TSI collection agency handles the claim with specialists who are trained in collection techniques such as interpersonal motivation, skip tracing, and asset identification and location.

If efforts by the collector fail, and if the law permits, the final phase is set into motion. During this phase, litigation becomes an option where it is financially feasible and only with the express permission of the client. The client only pays for what is recovered.

Transworld Systems is dedicated to the reputation of their clients. Upon collection of payment, TSI collection agency will – if the client wishes and at no extra cost – send a ‘Thank You’ letter to help maintain goodwill between the client and the debtor.

TSI’s business practices are sensitive enough for the Salvation Army, Easter Seals Society, even the Girl Scouts of America. “For over 12 years Transworld Systems has provided diplomatic assistance, gently reminding people to send in their payments (for cookie money),” says Amy Thibodeaux, Vice President of Finance of the Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council.

When choosing a collection agency, it is important to understand elements such as the collection agency’s reputation, collector motivation, and collection recovery rates. Fortune Magazine has described TSI’s collection rate as, “well over 50%. The typical collection agency gets only 20% and keeps 25% to 50% of recovered funds.”

Unlike a typical collection agency, TSI charges a flat fee with no percentages. Depending on volume, cost can be as low as $ 4.75, and is never more than $ 13.95, regardless of the amount collected. The client may also choose to add this fee to the debt, making the total cost less.

For a free report on ‘The Top 11 Ways to Maximize Internal Collections’ and to view an instant comparison between TSI collection agency and other collection agencies, visit http://web.transworldsystems.com/collectionagency/.

About Transworld Systems, Inc.

Located in Rohnert Park, California, TSI collection agency assists over 61,000 businesses and medical practices across the country in getting the money owed to them in an ethical manner, with less friction and an emphasis on client reputation and relations.

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Jeffery Allen Debuts Men?s Designer Swimwear Collection

Jeffery Allen Debuts Men’s Designer Swimwear Collection












New York, NY (PRWEB) February 9, 2011

Jeffery Allen NY is pleased to announce the debut of its contemporary, fashion-forward line of men’s swimwear.

Designer Jeffery Allen Uptain introduces a swimwear collection for the modernist and urban, well-traveled man. Uptain says, “I create pieces that appeal to the man who is fit and stylish, the man who exudes confidence and sexuality.” His collection features styles ranging from vibrant belted nylon trunks to low-rise spandex bikinis with mesh and metallic detailing.

Uptain explains his inspiration for the swimwear collection: “This collection is geometric and linear in design. I’m fascinated by lines and the idea that a continuous lines environment is never repetitive.”

The collection, available online at http://www.jefferyallen.com , is made in New York City with retail doors coming soon. Price points are $ 95 – $ 138. Become a fan on facebook.

Media Contact:

Michael Kirkland

917.400.3404

michael(at)bilectual(dot)com

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Bay Area Natural Healing Collective Announces Opening In Vallejo

Bay Area Natural Healing Collective Announces Opening In Vallejo











Solace Wellness Collective is Vallejo’s first and only complete patient collective


Vallejo, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) April 27, 2011

Vallejo’s first and only complete Bay Area medical marijuana collective, Solace Wellness Collective, announces their opening at 1614 Sonoma Boulevard. Solace Wellness Collective provides a wide variety of medicinal services for customers, including medical marijuana, natural healing and massage therapy.

“Our goal is to honor diversity, not just in natural healing methods, but also in the composition of staff, board and members,” said Meghan of Solace Wellness Collective. “The diversity in medical cannabis and other plants is the key to our efficacy.”

The opening of Solace Wellness Collective will provide San Francisco Bay Area residents an opportunity to practice their inherent right, as recognized by the State of California, to use herbal and healthy holistic alternative healing methods to deal with their illnesses.

“Many of those suffering from horrendous illnesses have found no relief from traditional Western medicine,” said Meghan. “The goal is to help these people by providing the community a center for resources where those living with critical and chronic illnesses may obtain effective relief.”

Solace Wellness Collective offers a wide selection of top shelf quality medicinal cannabis, including Purple Kush and others. Additionally, they have a Certified Massage Therapist on site which is available for appointments in a comfortable, relaxing and private environment.

About Solace Wellness Collective

Solace Wellness Collective is a Bay Area natural healing collective that specializes in natural medicine, healthy lifestyles and non-surgical or chemical therapies which are an effective alternative to western medicine. Solace Wellness Collective serves the San Francisco Bay Area.

For more information about Solace Wellness Collective, call them at (707) 563-6000, view them on the web at http://www.solacewellness-vallejo.com, or visit their Bay Area marijuana collective located at 1614 Sonoma Boulevard in Vallejo.

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Varieties of Cuban cigars

Cigars are being used since the ancient times for immense pleasure and satisfaction in Cuba. The climatic condition and soil composition in Cuba remains favorable for growing tobacco which is the main ingredient of Cigars. Variation in the weather throughout the year gives rise in the variation of the tobacco flavor and this is the reason why the cigars are available in different tastes and aromas. Cigars also according to their popularity and taste have been rated by Cigar Aficionado which is a world class magazine totally fanatical to the world of Cigars. Some of the most popular Cigars rated by Cigar Aficionado are:

Belinda: this cigar came into existence in 1890 and is made of tobacco grown in the Vuelta Abajo. The entire range is machine-made and flavor is medium. It was very popular between the first and the Second World War.

Bolivar: Strictly not for the novice users. Named after a famous warrior Simon Bolivar this was introduced in 1901, It is a balanced, rich and full bodied cigar having a flavor of Roasted nuts and smooth cream demanding attention of all the senses.

Cabanas: This is one of the oldest brands known that was introduced in the 1810 by the Spaniard Francisco Cabanas made out of tobacco of Vuelta Arriba area, richly flavored and toasty after taste.

Cohiba: As compared to the other older brands this one is quite new. It has been introduced in the year 1968 by the Cuban government and became a flagship of the Cuban technique of cigars.

Expansive New 35mm Collection at NatureFootage

Expansive New 35mm Collection at NatureFootage










Monterey, CA (PRWEB) June 5, 2006

The new leader in footage of the natural world, NatureFootage (http://www.NatureFootage.com) announces that nearly 100 hours of superb new 35mm footage is now available for preview and purchase online.

“This collection is massive, and includes something from nearly every aspect of the natural world,” comments NatureFootage founder Dan Baron. “From time-lapse cinematography, to wildlife, birds, insects, trained animals, and more — this collection is an important addition to NatureFootage, and in a film format and quality that’s always in high demand.”

The new 35mm collection is an extraordinary view of nature at its most fascinating, including the following topics and collections:

A Month in an Instant (Time-Lapse Plants and Flowers)

See a flower bloom, a fruit ripen, or a tree grow — in seconds! This collection includes delicate, beautifully photographed time-lapse clips on almost every imaginable subject in the plant kingdom. From a magical, “see it now” view of fruits and vegetables as they grow, to blossoming flowers or decomposing life, the NatureFootage 35mm time-lapse collection beautifully and uniquely captures the cycle and circle of life.

Wildlife — Big Cats, Elephants, Howling Wolves

Some of the most unforgettable wildlife footage captured anywhere comes to NatureFootage with this comprehensive new wildlife collection, which features clips from Africa, Asia, and North America. The collection includes rare animal behaviors of Big Cats, Elephants, and Giraffes, as well as hours of North American footage, including Mountain Lions, Wolves, Black Bears and much more — and even a beautiful series of clips on wild wolves howling in the moonlight.

The Hidden World of Insects

Fine new Macro footage also reveals the fascinating behavior of insects in extreme close-up — from tiny Mosquitoes, to Leaf-Cutter Ants, to Tarantulas. The 35mm Macro collection provides us with a rarely seen glimpse into a hidden world.

Trained Animals Up Close

As part of this expansive new collection, NatureFootage has also acquired extensive footage of trained animals with unique behaviors, and whose domesticity allows the camera to view them in ways previously difficult to chronicle. The collection includes beautiful footage of various domesticated Monkeys, Big Cats, and Birds.

Soaring, Amazing New “Birds” Collection

NatureFootage’s new 35mm collection also features a new Bird footage collection that’s truly amazing in size and scope, with hour upon hour of beautiful footage of wild bird species from all over the world, and in almost any imaginable setting or behavior. From Hawks and Eagles, to Sparrows and Seabirds, this collection truly soars.

About NatureFootage

NatureFootage, a collection from Footage Search Inc., offers one of the largest and finest stock footage collections of the natural world. The NatureFootage online interface is powered by the proprietary technology created by Footage Search, Inc. From Standard Definition to High -Definition video and film, the NatureFootage collection and industry-leading e-commerce interface offers clients the best in search, preview, purchase, and delivery for rapid and easy access to nature stock footage.

The NatureFootage collection can be easily searched by keyword or browsed by subject in seconds. In addition, if a certain desired subject is not readily available on the NatureFootage web site, users can submit a Shot Request to its network of hundreds of leading nature cinematographers worldwide. The Shot Request service can track down almost any shot imaginable, and in the exact format desired by the client.

For more information, or to view its unforgettable footage of the natural world firsthand, please visit http://www.NatureFootage.com.

Meanwhile, for discussion of NatureFootage and its collections, capabilities, or services, please contact the company’s founder, Dan Baron, at 1-831-375-2313. For images, interviews, or additional background information on NatureFootage, please contact publicist Angela Mitchell, at 1-904-982-8043.

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CollectionTree.com Expands Its List of Collection Agencies

CollectionTree.com Expands Its List of Collection Agencies

Overland Park, KS (PRWEB) June 25, 2010

CollectionTree.com has announced that it will be adding to its list of collection agencies. Since its founding, the online debt management platform has matched small businesses with collection agencies. The matches are beneficial for both CollectionTree.com clients, who see their bad debt collected faster, and for collection agencies, as they are constantly being considered for automatic customer referrals.

The unique process developed by CollectionTree.com automates the process of analyzing a client’s bad debt and matching it to a collection agency based on the characteristics of the bad debt. This process makes it simple to refer clients to CollectionTree.com’s collection agencies – a group they hope to see grow.

“The longer our list of collection agencies,” explained founder, Ryan Neuweg, “the better we can serve our clients. There are also perks for the collection agencies.” Neuweg elaborated, “There is no sign-up fee for collection agencies, and if you’re approved we may start directing clients to you immediately.”

CollectionTree.com has also simplified the sign-up process for collection agencies and states it can be quickly completed online. After agencies submit their information, CollectionTree.com examines the submissions for approval and notifies agencies when a decision has been made. Collection agencies that have been approved are then listed on CollectionTree.com and added to the internal analysis software that automatically matches clients’ bad debt with collection agencies.

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Hemphill Fine Arts Announces the opening of the exhibition “Workingman Collective: Prospects and Provisions.”

Hemphill Fine Arts Announces the opening of the exhibition “Workingman Collective: Prospects and Provisions.”










Washington, DC (PRWEB) June 20, 2011

Hemphill opens Workingman Collective: Prospects and Provisions on Saturday, June 18, 2011. The exhibition will remain on view through August 20, 2011.

Most artists work toward a singular vision. If a social issue is addressed, it is done so rhetorically with no overt response required of the viewer. Yet a recent rise in artist collectives opens up an opportunity to consider something other than rhetorical statements. While contemporary collaborative art making has occasionally pointed to social and political concerns, rarely have artist collectives delved into the nature of collaboration and cooperation. Workingman Collective does not work toward a singular vision. The Collective is a collaborative in which viewer participation is tantamount. The process employed by the Collective moves through stages: from the collection of information, to the construction of objects, to the anticipated participation of the viewer. Typically viewers’ interactions are recorded and another layer of responses is solicited. The Collective treats each stage equally, experientially and aesthetically, making it impossible to identify one object or action as the sole location or penultimate moment of the art experience. The Collective’s collaborations depend upon a participatory dynamic between the artists of the Collective and their audience.

Now more than ever it is necessary for people to find new ways of working together. It is apparent that sustaining a livable planet will require more from us than advanced technologies or legislation. Workingman Collective is too “working-man” to claim it has broad world-saving ambitions. But it is easy to see in the collaborations within the Collective, and between the Collective and its audience, novel insights into the creative possibilities of cooperation. The primary members of the Workingman Collective—Tom Ashcraft, Janis Goodman and Peter Winant—often speak of the space between the real and the imagined. For an artist focusing on presenting a singular vision, the real as well as the imagined reside in the traditional art experience. For the Collective and its participating audience the imagined is limitless and continuous.

The exhibition at Hemphill will include a double swing set covered with numerous steel arms that hold potted plants capable of removing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from the air. Titled “Swing,” this work entertains and physically mobilizes the viewer while cleaning the air. The plants will be watered daily by a team of volunteers using water from rain barrels situated outside 1515 14th Street. These rain barrels, emblazoned with Workingman Collective’s logo, will become a permanent fixture on the property as both a relic of the project and a reminder of water conservation issues.

Also on display will be an original backpack designed and patented by Trapper Lloyd F. Nelson in 1924 (U.S. patent # 1,505,661) and once owned by a train conductor and adventurer named C.D. Beebe. The backpack served as the launching point for Workingman Collective’s creation of a variety of provisions for the modern adventurer, including a custom designed backpack based on the original Trapper Nelson patent. Fabricated at a workshop in Pittsburgh, PA, the waxed canvas backpack is available in an edition of seven. An HO scale train set on an elevated track, and a single-sided ping pong table that allows the player to compete against a video projection of a ping pong champion, are just a couple of the contraptions and products brought together in this exhibition. In each case, the objects on view are a suggestion of the relationship that might unfold between idea, object, action, and interaction.

“What is the Workingman Collective?

We are a collaborative group of artists and other professionals whose membership, goals

and missions change with each project.

We are basic.

We are curious.

We are pedestrians.

We are interested in process, invention, chance, and the public.

Sincerely,

The Workingman Collective

Your ideas are ours.”

HEMPHILL opened in 1993 and is Washington’s premiere art gallery. The exhibition schedule features contemporary art ranging in media from emerging to mid-career and established artists. In addition to these shows the gallery mounts exhibitions of historically significant artwork and socially relevant subjects.

GALLERY HOURS & LOCATION

Tuesday–Saturday, 10:00am–5:00pm, and by appointment

The gallery is located at 1515 14th Street NW, Washington DC, 20005, in the Logan Circle neighborhood.


Visit the Workingman Collective blog: http://workingmancollective.blogspot.com

Follow HEMPHILL on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Hemphillfinearts?ref=ts

IMAGES ARE AVAILABLE FOR REPRODUCTION.

HEMPHILL Fine Arts

1515 14th Street NW

Washington, DC 20005

Tel. 202.234.5601

Fax. 202.234.5607

http://www.hemphillfinearts.com

Press Inquiries: Shira Farber shira(at)hemphillfinearts(dot)com

General Inquiries: Gallery(at)hemphillfinearts(dot)com

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Online Gallery of Rare Michael Jordan Basketball Card Collection Launches at MJCollect.com

Online Gallery of Rare Michael Jordan Basketball Card Collection Launches at MJCollect.com












Northbrook, IL (PRWEB) October 4, 2006

Michael Jordan’s impact on the world of professional basketball changed the game forever, establishing incredible records that may stand for generations. As one of the most marketable athletes in sports history, he has also created a huge splash in the world of sports collectibles, inspiring many to build legendary collections of his memorabilia. Few collections, however, can claim to rival the Michael Jordan tribute recently put on display for viewing at MJCollect.com.

The collection of basketball cards showcased on MJCollect.com form a unique Michael Jordan biography through high-resolution scans of his entire trading card collection, starting with his college career at the University of North Carolina. The online collection leads the site’s visitors on a tour of Michael Jordan history in two distinct ways. First, the gallery offers a pictorial Michael Jordan timeline of Chicago Bulls career highlights and Michael Jordan stats in chronological order. Second, the website provides a glimpse at one if not the rarest and most valuable collection of Michael Jordan cards.

The extreme value of the collection is due to the almost exclusive display of cards in Gem Mint condition. The two major grading companies in the sports card industry, Beckett Grading Service (BGS) and Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA), grade trading cards based on their condition and assign numeric values to indicate their quality. Except for a handful of cards whose top existing grade is Mint, all of the graded cards in the MJCollect.com collection are graded BGS 9.5 and PSA 10, Gem Mint, or BGS 10, pristine, condition.

Some of the early-career cards, such as the Michael Jordan rookie basketball card, are among the rarest collectibles in Michael Jordan history. While other collectors have been able to amass a complete set of these early-career cards graded Gem Mint condition by one grading service, only the collection at MJCollect.com boasts cards graded Gem Mint from both services.

MJCollect.com spokesperson Jerry Shneider explains the exclusivity of the collection, “Considering the graded Michael Jordan cards that exist today, it is impossible for anyone else to accumulate a similar collection because some of the cards on MJCollect.com are either literally one of a kind or are all in this collection.”

As visitors to MJCollect.com register with the site and view the Michael Jordan biography through rare trading cards, they become eligible to win individual Michael Jordan basketball cards ranging in value from $ 50 to $ 1,000, as well as a Fleer and Nike card collection.

For a Michael Jordan biography presented through a series of the most rare and valuable collectibles in sports and Michael Jordan history, please visit MJCollect.com.

About MJCollect.com:

MJCollect.com is proud to display a high resolution gallery of one of the most rare and valuable collections of Michael Jordan basketball cards. The rarest cards in its collection are all in the highest available graded Mint and Gem Mint condition by both Beckett Grading Service (BGS) and Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA). Visitors to the site may become eligible to win Michael Jordan basketball cards valued as much as $ 1,000.

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Ringier Releases “The Global Baby”, the Second Issue of the collection Appazine Series for iPad Tablets

Ringier Releases “The Global Baby”, the Second Issue of the collection Appazine Series for iPad Tablets

The Global Baby

Zürich, Switzerland (PRWEB) May 31, 2011

“The Global Baby,” the second instalment of Ringier AG’s the collection appazine, its tablet-only magazine, is available worldwide for download on ipads in English, German and Mandarin. “The Global Baby” explores and demonstrates, with 3D animations, photography and videos, today’s possibilities for reproductive technologies — from in-vitro, to surrogacy, to embryo donation. The issue shows milestones in reproductive science and reveals surprising facts and figures. It follows the story of a couple from Arizona who fulfill their dream of parenthood by hiring a surrogate mother a continent away, in India.

As the age of first-time mothers continues to rise, and with it infertility levels, so has the public’s interest in reproductive technologies. Making use of the most media-rich and engaging applications for the iPad available today, “The Global Baby” takes aim at this engrossing and fascinating topic. Including a comprehensive historical, clinical and ethical survey of the state of reproductive technologies, “The Global Baby” offers a captivating and comprehensive look at issues confronting parenthood today – and tomorrow.

“The Global Baby” features in-depth commentary from the renowned Dr Jeffrey Steinberg, a leader in gender selection practice of The Fertility Institutes in Los Angeles, and a comprehensive global debate on the use of today’s reproductive technologies by experts from the US, Switzerland and India. Through extensive video material, over 200 photographs (including stunning pictures from inside the womb by award-winning Swedish photographer Lennart Nilsson), interactive as well as animated infographics and maps, “The Global Baby” provides a unique user experience for iPad tablet users.

As Peter Hossli, Chief Editor of the collection notes: “Through incredibly powerful 3D photography, animation and sounds, partly in utero, “The Global Baby” manages to present a complex and controversial topic, sometimes with breathtaking beauty.”

“The Global Baby”, as well as previous issues of the collection (such as “Prince William – The Monarchy’s Great Hope”), is available for download in every App Store worldwide from within the collection’s bookcase app; it is also available as a stand-alone app in English, German and Mandarin. (Prices are country-specific. The price in the U.S. is USD 4.99).

Furthermore, in order to allow users to sample first-hand the amazing content of “The Global Baby”, a free English version of the app is available on the App Store where the first chapter is fully accessible at no charge.

Links:

http://www.the-collection-magazine.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thecollectionmagazine

Twitter: @Collection_Mag

http://www.youtube.com/user/CollectionMagazine

http://www.ringier.ch

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