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Winners Announced for Nationally Acclaimed Author Christine Kloser?s First Annual Transformational Author Experience Writing Contest

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Bloomington, IN (PRWEB) October 18, 2011

Balboa Press, a division of Hay House Inc., and leading self-publisher of personal empowerment books with a positive message, today announced that Transformational Author Experience contest winners, Cynthia Najim and Lisa Van Allen, would each be awarded a free Balboa Press publishing package. The contest, sponsored by Transformational Author Experience founder and three-time award winning author Christine Kloser, has twenty-nine winners, with five winners receiving manuscript review opportunities from New World Library?s influential president and publisher, Marc Allen.

The Transformational Author Experience is a powerful author learning resource for self-help writers interested in turning their world-changing ideas into a published book. Built on the experiences of founder Christine Kloser along with New York Times bestselling authors Sonia Choquette, Gay Hendricks, Marci Shimoff, John Assaraf and Robert Allen, and Tribal Author founder Jonathan Fields, the program offers a unique perspective on how to create a powerful, uplifting manuscript and turn it into a wide-reaching success.

?When Christine Kloser approached Balboa Press about being included in this year?s Transformational Author Experience writing contest, we knew it was a perfect match,? said Keith Ogorek, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Author Solutions, Inc., the parent company of Balboa Press. ?Balboa is the personal empowerment book industry?s leading self-publisher. Christine has put together an incredible resource that has helped many authors achieve their publishing goals, and we are always looking for great new talent to build our library.?

?We were very proud to offer the winners of this year?s Transformational Author Experience contest such amazing publishing opportunities from Balboa Press,? said Christine Kloser. ?Nothing feels better than knowing we?ve helped people deliver their powerful stories of self-reflection and self-fulfillment around the world.?

This year?s top prize winners were Michelle Alexander, Doug Greene, Susan Hyatt, Dr. Rebecca Ocean, Nadine Love, Cynthia Najim and Lisa Van Allen. For more information about the winners and the contest, please visit: http://www.transformationalauthor.com/contest/.

For more information about Christine Kloser?s Transformations Author Experience, please visit: transformationalauthor.com. To begin publishing your book with Balboa Press, please visit balboapress.com or call 877-407-4847 today.

About Balboa Press

Balboa Press, a division of Hay House, Inc is, a leading provider in publishing products that specialize in self-help, and the mind, body and spirit genre. Author Solutions, Inc is the world leader in indie book publishing. Through this alliance, authors benefit from the leadership of Hay House Publishing and the speed-to-market advantages of the Author Solutions self-publishing model. To start publishing your book with Balboa Press, call 877-407-4847 today.

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Magic Your Way Weddings Offers Wedding Package Giveaway Contest

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Pittsburgh, PA (PRWEB) October 27, 2011

Pittsburgh wedding photographers, Dave and Sara of Magic Your Way Weddings and Photography, want to give something back to the city and industry they love. Dave and Sara are experienced wedding and lifestyle photographers who are passionate about what they do. Together they strive to help create and capture the most magical moments in their clients? lives. Dave and Sara are excited to announce a winter wedding package giveaway featuring their Romance Package to one lucky couple planning a wedding between November 2011 and April 2012. This contest will be open for applicants between Thursday, October 27, 2011 and Sunday, November 13, 2011.

The Magic Your Way Weddings Romance Package includes:

6 hours of wedding coverage

2 experienced photographers (Dave & Sara)

Unlimited Locations (within a 40 mile radius of Greensburg, PA)

Free Engagement Session

Online Proofing & Ordering

Color correction and editing of all images

High resolution DVD for personal use

To qualify for the Romance Package drawing:

(1) Like Magic Your Way Weddings on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/mywwap

(2) Message Magic Your Way Weddings through Facebook or email via their website at http://www.magicyourwayweddings.com with 3 good reasons why you and your fianc

North Carolina?s Outer Banks Wedding Experts and Operation Homefront Announce Winning Couple of ?Salute to Love? Contest

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Duck, North Carolina (PRWEB) November 11, 2011

The Sanderling Resort & Spa, OBXbrides.com and Operation Homefront are pleased to announce Air Force 2nd Lt. John Avrett and fianc

Concept Cable wins ZCorum?s ?I Love TruVizion? Video Contest

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Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) November 11, 2011

In September ZCorum ran a contest for their customers asking them to create a video that would demonstrate why they love TruVizion, the company?s popular cable modem and CMTS diagnostics solution. ZCorum announced today that the winning entry came from Concept Cable out of Newport, WA. For creating the video that received the most on-line votes, Concept has won a paid trip for two to the SCTE Cable-Tec Expo in Atlanta, where ZCorum is based. The runner up was Cunningham Telephone & Cable based in Kansas.

In the videos, both companies chose to use humor to highlight the value of TruVizion in finding a problem affecting multiple subscribers. According to Wayne Antcliff, President at Concept Cable, while their video was tongue-in-cheek, such as a scene where a subscriber communicates by smoke signals, there was also some truth behind the story. ?Before we started working with ZCorum, we would spend hours trying to find an issue, only to wind up resetting the CMTS or an amplifier?and then never knew what caused the problem. You can compare that to a few weeks ago. We got a call from ZCorum letting us know we had a node down, the node number and how many modems were off-line. We pulled up the problem in TruVizion, and within 5 minutes we knew where the issue was originating from, and within an hour we had everyone back up and running. We were even able to find some problem modems and scheduled calls to get those fixed.?

?We really had a lot of fun putting this contest together?, said Rick Yuzzi, ZCorum?s Vice President of Marketing. ?A few of us even created some sample videos to give our customers some ideas. In the end, we had two great finalists. It was a close contest, but Concept came out on top?.

Yuzzi said that ZCorum will be demonstrating TruVizion in Booth # 1801 at the SCTE Cable-Tec Expo next week in Atlanta. Those not attending the show can also contact ZCorum at 1-800-909-9441 for a demonstration of the software.

About ZCorum

ZCorum provides broadband Internet and communication solutions to telcos, cable companies, utilities, and municipalities, assisting in all facets of broadband implementation, integration, engineering and consulting, network monitoring and diagnostics. ZCorum also offers wholesale, private-labeled Internet services, including data and VoIP provisioning, email, Web hosting, and 24×7 support for end-users, enabling service providers to compete effectively in their local rural and suburban markets. ZCorum is headquartered in Alpharetta, GA. For more information, please visit http://www.ZCorum.com.

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Paws4Claws Launches Contest in Search of the Greatest ?PetBookers? – Looking for Most Social Pet Lovers Who Post Online About Their Pets

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Chapel Hill, North Carolina (PRWEB) November 13, 2011

Just in time for the holidays, Paws4Claws.com has launched the Paws4Claws PetBooking Contest in search of the greatest social ?PetBooker? on its site for pet lovers and animal enthusiasts. The ?Paws4Claws PetBooking Contest? beginning today, will award one lucky winner a 3 ft. tall plush dog valued at $ 350 — just in time to make a wonderful gift for the upcoming holiday season.

So what is a PetBooker? A PetBooker and PetBooking are terms coined by the Paws4Claws husband and wife co-founders, Karen and Wayne Barnett. ?A PetBooker is a proud pet parent who loves to brag about their beloved four-legged furry family member & instead of showing him or her off in a traditional ?brag book? now does it online in a social network like Paws4Claws ?, said Karen Barnett, CEO of Paws4Claws.

?PetBooking is the art of socializing with other pet lovers, sharing pet pictures, stories, meeting like-minded kindred spirits and spreading news about pets people want to nibble on?, continued Wayne Barnett, Paws4Claws, President.

Paws4Claws is the only leading online community where pet lovers log on to share, discover & shop for pet-themed gifts, fashion, apparel, home d

Jab! Jab! Uppercut! The MLM Superhero Prepares To Deliver a Knock Out Punch To “BIG GOLIATH” Ray Higdon in The Final Round of the Top 50 MLM Blogs Contest.

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Burnaby. BC (PRWEB) December 02, 2011

The Top 50 MLM Blogs Contest is an annual event hosted by That MLM Beat. This year, the event is sponsored by MyLeadSystemPRO – the #1 attraction marketing and training system worldwide.

Top contenders have entered from all over the world but the final round looks to be between the MLM Superhero Darren Little – and “Big Goliath” Ray Higdon. Rising up the charts as a complete and total underdog, it’s the MLM Superhero who has relied the entire contest on “The Power of the People”.

“Since the beginning of time, people have always rooted for the Underdog”, said Darren Little, CEO of MLM Superhero. “It’s human nature and it’s what fuels us all and gives us hope that absolutely anyone can rise up from the rubble to win the race and become The Champion”.

Little began his blogging journey less than a year ago and entered the blogging competition as a complete and total underdog. He is competing against people that have been blogging for years that have huge followings of fans.

Now it’s the 15th and final round. The deadline for all voting entries is Friday, December 2nd at 9 pm PST or 12 pm EST – and for the MLM Superhero to deliver the final knock out blow – he’s relying on the “The Power of the People” to come together and vote for his MLM Superhero blog.

As a contributing author to Chicken Soup for the Network Marketer?s Soul with Mark Victor Hansen and Jack Canfield, and the co-author of MLM Affiliate Magic – Darren Little is no stranger to the power of visualization, attraction marketing, or the power of the mind.

Since the age of five, Darren has had a unique passion for the marketing and advertising industry and a unique talent for seeing what others could not yet see. In the course of his 20 plus year career, he has been responsible for launching over 30 products and services into the market place ? some of his campaign strategies lasting as long as 18 years.

Now, Darren is relying on “The Power of the People” – the Rocky fans that simply can’t get enough stories of the underdog winning the race. People can cast their vote up until Friday, December 2nd at 9 pm PST or 12 pm EST. Go to http://www.ThatMLMBlog.com to vote and help the MLM Superhero Blog become the #1 MLM Blog in 2011.

For more information contact: Darren Little

Phone: 604-771-1901

Skype: DarrenLittle11

Email: Darren (at) DarrenLittle (dot) com

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Dollar Loan Center Celebrates the Season with The Very Merry Holiday Photo Contest

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Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) December 08, 2011

Dollar Loan Center wants to see how you and yours celebrate the holiday season with ?The Very Merry Holiday Photo Contest? on Facebook. Contestants are asked to submit their most cherished, cheerful, ironic or outrageous (within reason) holiday photographs for a chance to win up to $ 500.

Participants are invited to upload their entries to Dollar Loan Center?s Facebook page online to enter. As long as the images are winter holiday themed, the photos can involve any subject the entrant chooses – children, couples, weddings, pets, parents, grandparents, sisters, brothers, neighbors and co-workers. The deadline for entry is Dec. 20, 2011.

?We absolutely love the holidays,? said Dollar Loan Center CEO Charles Brennan. ?We thought The Very Merry Holiday Photo Contest would a great way to celebrate the season.?

Photos entered in the Very Merry Holiday Photo Contest can range from the simple to the outrageous. ?So your snapshot of the family in matching reindeer sweaters can compete with someone else?s shot of a red nosed pet cockatiel in a pear tree,? said Brennan.

?The holidays are a fun time of year and everyone has their own funny stories behind their photos,? he said. ?What better way to get rewarded for sharing them than with cash prizes??

All photos will be judged for content and composition as well as popularity. Entrants will be asked to advertise their own entry to solicit Facebook ?likes? from friends and neighbors. Dollar Loan Center?s panel will judge entries based on best portrayal of a festive holiday, most compelling family photo, overall best appearance and originality.

?It will be up to you to get your friends, frenemies, families, neighbors, acquaintances, pals, BFFs, blogging friends, co-workers, mailmen, high school friends, college roommates and anyone else to ?like? your photo,? he said.

The grand prize in Dollar Loan Center?s Very Merry Holiday Photo Contest is $ 500, with the first runner up receiving $ 250, second runner up receiving $ 150 and third runner up receiving $ 100.

Dollar Loan Center is a premier provider of signature loans in 50 locations throughout Nevada, South Dakota and Utah. The company and its employees give to dozens of organizations in Nevada. In 2007, Entrepreneur Magazine listed the company among its ?Hot 500? Fastest Growing Businesses and Entrepreneurs.?

In addition to his business enterprises, Charles Brennan is one of Nevada?s most recognized philanthropists, giving more than $ 100,000 annually to charities across the country. In 2011 alone, Brennan has supported Las Vegas? Opportunity Village in several campaigns, the 15 Foundation, Henderson Little League Olive Crest and dozens of other deserving organizations.

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Winner of Air Feather Extensions ‘Pink Ribbon Contest’ Celebrates the Beauty of Women with Breast Cancer with Her Unique Visions of Beauty

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Rochester, NY (PRWEB) December 21, 2011

While growing up in the small town of small town of Le Roy, NY, Kristi Bennetti was told by her parents, Bob and Phyllis, ?to do something that you love, because you will never work a day in your life?. After considering this amazing advice, this lead her to the amazing world of cosmetology-or hairdressing as it’s most commonly known.

Bennetti graduated from Shear Ego International School of Hair Design in Rochester, NY, and received her cosmetology license and La Coiffure certification.

After sharpening her skills with hands-on practice and numerous cosmetology courses,worked in a number of well-known salons in the Rochester NY area, and earned the title and status of Master Stylist.

Wanting to share her love for the field, she returned to her school to share her passions with aspiring cosmetologists.

It wasn?t long before Kristi found she wanted more out of her career, and that has lead her to obtain her cosmetology instructors license and found herself sitting in a interview with Megan Donner (Director of Operations & Marketing) and Maria Fustiano(Director of Education). Now, as an instructor at Shear Ego, she is able to pass on her experience, skills, passion, and love of the cosmetology world. She teaches with excitement and encouragement, motivating her students to accomplish their goals, emphasizing what an amazing career awaits them, along with all the great instructors and staff at Shear Ego.

Kristi took part in the Pink Ribbon Contest a breast cancer awareness contest sponsored by Air Feather Extensions and was responsible for make-up, hair/feathers, style, and design. Her first model was her friend of many years, Arlene Hall.

She entered several catagories, under Beauty, Fantasy/Avant Garde, and Survivor.

“I picked Arlene for Beauty,” she says, “because she is simply beautiful and just enhancing her features, it make her beauty stand out, and they are gorgeous pictures.”

Kristi?s other model was done under the survivor category.

“I wanted to do this category, becasue I feel like this was not only an important category, but close to my heart,” she says.

“I was so happy,” Bennetti says, “because most contests don’t have this catagory. Air Feather Extensions both challenged and amazed me by including it. A lot of the women that most people would think of for this category do not have hair.”

After considering who she wanted to be her model, she decided on Leah Booth, someone that has shown her beauty, strength, and has been an inspiration to herself and others. She made Leah some beautiful feather earrings from Air Feathers, and went to work.

Leah’s Story:

“I was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma in April 2011 at the young age of 30 after finding a lump and the several tests that had to be done before confirmation. With the help of my husband Vince, my children (ages 5 and 7), my mother, and several other family and friends I was able to get past the bilateral mastectomy, 9 weeks of chemotherapy, and my hair loss. Now, on the road to recovery I am happy to be part of the survivor group that can advocate to and for others!”

“I’m so happy that not only will these two girls grow up knowing that a strong woman is,” says Booth, “But to know the strength and beauty of being one as well.”

With her win, Kristi gets her pictures featured on the front page of Air Feather Extensions’s website, as well as getting to know that her efforts will keep Breast Cancer Awareness front and center in the public’s eye all year long.

“I’ve obtained so much in my career and personal life,” exclaims Bennitti, “from working in this profession that I can’t wait to see what the future holds for me in this industry!”

Bennetti is currently an instructor at The Shear Ego International School of Cosmetology.

The Shear Ego school is owned and operated by Gene Cardamone and Peter Webb, and specializes in cosmetology, esthetics, barbering, nail specialty and waxing.

Air Feather Extensions newest project is the Evolution Salon at Serenity House in San Diego.

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LeTip Member Ed Turney Wins Showboater Contest and Donates Winnings to Love146

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Mesa, AZ (PRWEB) December 23, 2011

LeTip International, the Premier Professional Leads Organization, recently held a contest for chapter members to show off their business display skills — referred to as ?showboating,? in LeTip vernacular. Ed Turney, the winning LeTip Member, won $ 1,000. Turney?s home chapter, LeTip of Port Jefferson NY, also won a prize of $ 250. But the story doesn?t end there.

Turney, owner of Shaolin Kung Fu Studios, is the chapter?s Martial Arts Instructor. He has meticulously trained in the traditional martial arts, and dedicates his life to the principles of Shaolin, which include focus, discipline, selflessness, and compassion. These positive attributes have translated to all aspects of his life ? both personal and professional.

Right from the beginning of his involvement with his chapter, Turney has upheld the highest LeTip standards. He consistently receives Top Tipper honors in his 50 member chapter, and is generous with his time and advice. ?I joined LeTip of Port Jefferson because I was so impressed with the ethics and quality of the members,? said Turney. ?I have learned so much by being a member, but equally important to me is that LeTip is a community of business people, who really care about one another.?

Turney worked diligently to submit an extraordinary showboating entry. His photo submission, along with nearly 100 others, was displayed in a voting gallery on LeTip International?s website. Members from across the USA and Canada overwhelmingly responded to Turney?s display making him the winner of LeTip International?s First Annual Showboating Contest. In keeping with his generous spirit, Turney donated his entire $ 1000 prize to Love146, a charity to which he is deeply committed. ?Love146 stands up to the hidden monsters who enslave children. This organization rescues and rehabilitates these young victims of the sex trade,? said Turney. “It is an honor and privilege to work with such an organization and the heroic individuals who save these children.”

The LeTip of Port Jefferson Members were so moved by Turney?s benevolence that, without reservation, they also donated their portion of LeTip?s Showboating Contest prize money to Love146. ?We are extremely proud to recognize Ed Turney as an exemplary member of our chapter and are pleased to advance the cause of his charity,? said Chapter President, Peter Pak. Kim Marie Branch-Pettid, CEO of LeTip International said, “Ed Turney and his chapter illustrate the meaning of generosity. At a time when everyone struggles with economic concerns, such kindness further encourages each one of us to reach out, to share, and help one another.”

About Shaolin Studios

Shaolin Kung Fu Studios has been teaching traditional martial arts in Rocky Point, LI, for the past 16 years. The studio focuses on the traditional teachings of Shaolin and applies those teachings to the modern world. http://longislandshaolin.com/

About Love146

The mission of this charity is to combat horrific crimes against humanity; namely, child sex slavery, trafficking, and exploitation. Love146 tackles prevention and provides aftercare to the victims of these heinous crimes. Their wonderful work has had a tremendously positive impact throughout Asia, Europe, and North America. http://www.love146.org

About LeTip of Port Jefferson

LeTip of Port Jefferson meets every Tuesday morning from 6:46 A.M. to 8:31 A.M. at the Lake Grove Diner, 2211 Nesconset Highway (Route 347), Lake Grove , NY 11755. Inquiries about membership opportunities are welcomed. Contact information is available on our website: LeTip of Port Jefferson

About leTip International

LeTip International is a privately owned, professional business leads organization. Since 1978, LeTip programs have helped over 120,000 members, throughout the United States and Canada, build business success through personal referrals.

LeTip International’s structure set the standard in the word-of-mouth referral industry. Members are known for their professionalism, dedication, and loyalty to one another, and to the LeTip Program.

LeTip Chapters meet weekly to exchange qualified leads, build solid business relationships, develop strong presentation skills and become proficient networkers. Only one representative of any given profession is accepted into a chapter, and members are chosen for their occupational expertise. To sign up for LeTip’s Free Business Survival Tips, or for more information, please visit http://www.LeTip.com

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Grandkids Help Grandparents Win Romantic 19th Century Getaway – ExperienceSeniorPower.com Celebrates Lifelong Romance with Grand Contest

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Mackinac Island, MI (PRWEB) January 25, 2004

This Valentine’s Day ExperienceSeniorPower.com celebrates everlasting love! The tribute is given to grandparents, who’ve been married 30-years or more. One lucky couple will win a romantic weekend away to historic Mackinac Island and Grand Hotel, where old-world hospitality and 19th Century charm date to the 1800’s.

How do grandma and grandpa go about winning this prize? Well, first they’ll work with their grandchildren in publishing the romantic story of how they met, and married. Their story, and wedding photo, will be published at http://www.experienceseniorpower.com, a unique and critically-acclaimed on line community connecting senior citizens to senior citizens and grandparents to grandchildren, while celebrating seniors’ lifetime achievements. The winning couple will be chosen by web site visitors, who’ll enter their vote for the most romantic story, sending grandma and grandpa off to a time of horse-drawn carriages and afternoon tea.

http://www.experienceseniorpower.com asks grandchildren help grandma and grandpa publish their autobiographies and poetry; create family photo albums; personalize eGreeting cards; contact medical and dietary experts; participate in on line support groups; access an archive of senior-related articles and share information resources with seniors across the country. These activities provide another service, too. They help grandchildren teach grandparents computer skills, right from the comfort of home!

Grand Hotel beckons you to a bygone era of dining to chamber music and dancing the evening away. Here, no automobiles are permitted, and nothing intrudes on the serenity and natural beauty of the Island. The crown jewel of pristine secluded Mackinac Island, Grand Hotel has been the world’s largest summer hotel since 1887.

The contest runs from Wednesday, January 21 through Friday, March 12. Winners will be announced at http://www.experienceseniorpower.com on Monday, March 15th. Second place prizes include two free six-month memberships at http://www.experienceseniorpower.com, while third place prizes include two free three-month on line memberships.

For contest rules and to enter visit http://www.experienceseniorpower.com.

In 1933, W. Stewart Woodfill purchased Grand Hotel. Woodfill’s nephew, R.D. (Dan) Musser Jr. joined the hotel staff in 1951 and became President of Grand Hotel in 1960. Mr. and Mrs. Musser purchased the hotel from Mr. Woodfill in 1979. They remain the sole owners of the hotel and Mr. Musser serves as Chairman. ExperienceSeniorPower.com is owned and operated by Maria Madeline Project, Inc., of Oak-Park, Michigan. The company was founded in 1999, by Tony Fama, its president and named for Fama’s mother, Maria and grandmother, Madeline.

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