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San Juan Capistrano, CA (PRWEB) May 17, 2012

Since launching Kurtz-Ahlers & Associates (http://www.KurtzAhlers.com) over 10 years ago, JoAnn Kurtz-Ahlers has represented some of the world’s most revered hotels, luxury yachts and first-class, destinations, providing these hospitality groups with individually designed services, including marketing, sales representation, and consulting. As President and Founder of the company, with over two decades of experience as an industry-leading Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Ritz-Carlton, Ms. Kurtz-Ahlers has a unique understanding of the mindset of the luxury traveler. For travel in 2012-13, Ms. Kurtz-Ahlers has released a roundup of experiences that are gaining a new wave of popularity amongst wellness travelers.

“Over the past two decades, the concept of spa has become much more than massages and beauty treatments in a calm and relaxed setting. Today, a new class of ‘wellness travelers’ are now turning to spas and retreats as a comprehensive solution to their physical and mental health goals,” said Ms. Kurtz-Ahlers. “According to the American Spa Association, stress is the number one reason people seek out spas. In this new era, wellness Spa retreats throughout the world are responding to these stress-related, health issues by offering guests unusual treatments and benefits that go above and beyond the traditional spa experience to help this new generation of wellness traveler achieve a wide array of goals, emotional, physical and aesthetic, in new and unique settings around the globe.”

Ms. Kurtz-Ahlers’ insights on guest expectations and passion for healthy living have contributed to her company, creating carving a a specialized niche in the contemporary wellness travel arena. With a portfolio of over 45 properties in 20 countries, Kurtz-Ahlers & Associates represents top wellness retreats including Chiva-Som in Thailand and The Ranch at Live Oak Malibu. “These properties provide an experience to guests that can be life-changing and inspire a dedication to healthy and mindful living.” By analyzing rising lifestyle trends in the U.S., in combination with her wide range insider’s perspective of the travel industry, knowledge, Ms. Kurtz-Ahlers notes the following spa and wellness offerings:

Sleep Retreats

According to surveys completed by the Fibromyalgia and Fatigue Centers, the average good night’s sleep is 6.5 hours per night. Once held at a standard of nine hours per night, it’s no secret that Americans are not getting the sleep replenishing rest they once did. Spas are responding to travelers’ needs by providing experiences that help induce relaxation and healthy and abundant sleep.

    The Spa at Aria in Las Vegas offers a Shio Salt Room, featuring zero gravity lounge chairs that gently vibrate in sync with the serene music that plays through via headphones that are provided to each guest during their relaxing, therapeutic sessions with well-qualified staff. The salt is intended to excrete toxins from guests’ skin while relaxing.
The Mayflower Inn & Spa, Washington, Connecticut provides a Sleep Well program, where guests receive private sleep consultation which offering offers tools and tricks on and knowledgeable tips on getting the most out of a night’s sleep and ways to reduce disturbances.

Total Focus

Through recent studies done at Harvard University, reports show that leisure time for the average individual has declined by as much as one third since the early 1970s. Wellness retreats are combating this trend beginning to take notice of these statistics by offering Total Focus programs.

Pritikin Longevity Center features a customized consultation which provides guests with unique strategies that allow them to learn how to maximize their working and leisure time as well as work from point A to point B with the little time available. , enabling guests to Guests use these teachings in their daily life to achieve lasting results.
Canyon Ranch in Tucson uses an integrated approach that is based on five primary areas of health to achieve a balanced lifestyle: Spiritual, Psychological, Physical, Nutritional and Aesthetic. The philosophy is intended to integrate all of the areas to promote positive mental health and wellbeing.

Total Detox & Healing

SpaFinder (http://www.SpaFinder.com) reports that more than 4 in 5 people are “extremely” or “very interested” in improving their personal wellness. Approximately 1 in 3 Americans currently uses complementary and alternative therapies/medicine as an adjunct to achieving a healthier lifestyle. That trend is manifesting itself in this new generation of wellness space. Today, thirty-six percent of spas offer alternative medicine therapies while another 38 percent plan to do so in the near future.

Guests of The Farm at San Benito in the Philippines can retreat to an idyllic and virtually hidden world for special detox and colon cleansing programs. For treatments to be effective, guests are asked to vow silence during the treatments, and must remain quiet to avoid unnecessary conversation and interruption, and interruptions during their visits, while also getting plenty of sleep during their stay. Their diets are carefully monitored to achieve a new balance within their physiologies, which is both therapeutic and educational for their daily routines after their visit, and are offered highly regulated foods.
Chiva Som in the Himalayas features pavilions of ancient Eastern medical practices and philosophies where practitioners educate guests with fresh methods new ways of approaching mental and physical health problems. Combining ancient Ayurvedic practices in food, treatment and philosophies provides travelers with a new way to feel experience the Western world. ( maybe we can figure out a quote to go after Chivasom my favorite place in the world!)>

Manning Up

And, these aren’t just your mother’s spas anymore. It’s a new world in wellness travel, and men are following the trend as well. Today, Americans spend more than $ 4.8 billion-per-year on men’s grooming products; and wellness spas are increasingly upgrade their offerings to accommodate this new class of male wellness travelers, but beginning to take notice, offering a variety of specialized treatments especially for males men. In fact, this new wellness traveler means men are embracing wellness travel ranging from exhaustive fitness, to relaxing spa getaways, where the spa menus may offer deep scalp treatments, golfer’s massages, gentlemen’s facials and shaves, as well as anti-aging treatments and even customized manicure and pedicures.

    The Spa at Rancha La Puerta has designed designed hiking programs for men, to expand the male horizon to encompass the world as a way to work out beyond the indoor classes and gyms.
    Canyon Ranch in Tucson features a 50-minute Gentlemen’s Facial focusing that focuses on relieving skin irritation due to razor burn. And, their manly mani-pedis use guy-friendly ingredients like sandalwood, mustard seed, eucalyptus, and thyme.

“I envision a world where wellness travel soon becomes a predominate part of the market,” Ms. Kurtz-Ahlers says. “Just as ‘green’ and ‘adventure’ travel have become a fresh way to think about how leisure time is spent, wellness travel is, I believe, the next wave of interest for a whole new audience. Travelers want to gain experience, not just miles and destinations, from their voyages. Their travel now is increasingly integrated, and filled with meaningful time enhancing both the mind and body. Within this burgeoning market, more and more travelers are gaining knowledge, health and overall wellbeing in ways that will only grow in the coming years.”

About Kurtz-Ahlers & Associates

Founded in 2002 by JoAnn Kurtz-Ahlers, Kurtz-Ahlers & Associates specializes in sales representation and consulting for exceptional hotels, yachts and destinations. Kurtz-Ahlers’ portfolio is comprised of over 45 properties in 20 countries, as well as several Wellness Resorts worldwide including luxury boot camp, spiritual retreat in the Himalayas, and a renowned Thai Destination Spa. Kurtz-Ahlers Wellness properties provide an experience to guests that can be life changing and inspire a dedication to healthy and mindful living. For more information, please visit http://www.kurtzahlers.com.

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Wedding Invitations Designed, Printed and Shipped Completely Free

(PRWEB) May 11, 2012

PartyPOP.com recently announced free wedding invitations and an RSVP website for any engaged couple in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. The company has re-purposed their 2012 marketing budget in hopes of building brand awareness and loyalty. According to reports from within the Southern California based company, it’s working.

PartyPOP.com features over 2 million highly accomplished and professional companies in the event planning industry. Some of these companies include Southern Drawl Yacht Charters, LLC, Mister Frosty and Mobile Day Spa – Your Spa Escape.

Southern Drawl Yacht Charters, LLC is a Yacht Charter for special events in Charleston, South Carolina. Clients can create their most memorable event cruising the beautiful waterways surrounding Charleston in style. Guests can choose to use Southern Drawl’s catering, use their own Caterer or simply bring their own provisions for the journey. Popular Southern Drawl Yacht Charters include 50th wedding anniversary- A true family affair, birthday parties, rehearsal dinners and weddings, cocktail parties, corporate events, harbor cruises and a variety of special occasions. More information on Southern Drawl Yacht Charters can be found online at http://www.partypop.com/v/4355022.

Mister Frosty, Inc has been serving Ice Cream in Toledo, Ohio since 1968. Customers can schedule a truck for a variety of occasions by submitting a form online. Desserts range from Snow Cones, Character Faces and Creamy Bars to Ice Cream Sandwiches, and Ice Cream Cones. Online clients can get inspired by ice cream illustrations and book services for their next upcoming event. More information can be found online at http://www.partypop.com/v/4321780.

Mobile Day Spa – Your Spa Escape serves most areas in Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. Josi Wood has embraced the power of Spa for the past four years. Due to the positive impact it has made on her own life, Josi now strives to pass this on to others each and every day. Josi has a Master’s background in environmental education. She is the Mobile Day Spa Director and a Certified National Senior Trainer. She says “Giving people their much deserved ‘me time’ is what everyone needs in their busy day-to-day activities of life. I love that I am able to give women a bounce to their step by giving them confidence in how they look, and keep their pocket book full with our incredibly affordable state-of-the art products that work”. The products Josi uses are solely of BeautiControl, a nationally known company recognized in Forbes, Allure, and Oprah publications to name a few. More information can be found online at http://www.partypop.com/v/4356958.

About PartyPOP.com: the largest party, wedding and event planning online network:

Before the Internet era, the professionals at PartyPOP.com were successful hands-on party planners and special event producers. For more than a decade PartyPOP has translated 30 years of party planning experience onto the Internet. Millions of vendors are listed on the network consisting of 60+ websites and tens of millions of customers have used the network to plan their parties, weddings and events. PartyPOP.com also provides party and event related tips, themes and ideas, as well as a free full wedding planning software called Seating Arrangement.

About Free Printed Invitations by PartyPOP.com:

PartyPOP provides every bride and groom across the USA, Canada and the U.K. with free beautifully designed wedding invitations, printed on 80lbs card stock paper with matching envelopes and wedding website. Even door to door shipping is included at no cost. There are no hidden fees, no obligations to buy and no strings attached!

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Steve Harris, CEO of Diversity Platinum

(PRWEB) May 11, 2012

Diversity Platinum, the first international discount program for the LGBT community, their friends, and families, has merged with Netherlands-based World Acceptance Foundation to create The World Acceptance Card. This first global diversity program will now offer discounts and Internet specials from more than 10,000 businesses worldwide, offered to over 250,000 individual cardholders, hotels, and union workers across the United States, Canada, and Europe. Company offices will be located in Miami, Palm Springs, and Amsterdam.

“It was only a matter of time that both companies came together,” says Steve Harris, newly appointed Ambassador of the World Acceptance Foundation to the United States and former CEO of Diversity Platinum Rewards. “Now all those who believe in diversity and acceptance can benefit from our program, as well as major companies that focus on diversity initiatives for their employees.”

According to the terms of this initiative, a portion of sales proceeds will be donated to several diversity projects, including the Harvey Milk Foundation based in San Francisco. The World Acceptance Card is currently available in Europe, and will be available for purchase in the U.S. in late May. It is not a credit card, so there is no need for a credit application.

“With this discount card, people all around the globe are now making a statement against discrimination and in favor of equality,” says Barend Spits, Founder and CEO of the World Acceptance Foundation. “The fact that the card is now a success in the United States through Diversity Platinum Rewards is amazing, and shows that a large amount of people place a high value on equality.”

Associated companies provide sizeable discounts to cardholders, and participating companies are listed on online at http://www.acceptancepages.com. This website offers an international guide to affiliated companies and locations all around the world. Cardholders can also recommend participants, and members are able to rate these companies or locations by writing a review. A smart phone application for iPhone users will also soon be available.

“This merger will help us to reach our goal in supporting ‘grass-roots’ local LGBT charities and organizations across the country, many of which are struggling financially,” adds Harris.

About Diversity Platinum Inc.

Diversity Platinum Rewards Card is the first membership rewards program for the LGBT Community, friends and families and is headquartered in Palm Springs, California. Diversity Platinum is not a credit card, but a national discount program where membership entitles the holder to discounts and perks at hotels, amusement parks, restaurants, spas, retail, and more. From well-known national brands such as Avis Car Rental, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Macy’s, SuperShuttle, and Six Flags Amusement Parks to local restaurants, attractions, and retailers, discounts are widely available with more participating companies being added every day. For more information please visit http://www.diversityplatinum.com or call 760-325-2273.

About The World Acceptance Foundation

The World Acceptance Foundation strives to make a positive contribution to acceptance of all people, regardless their sexual orientation or identity. This positive contribution consists of developing educational material, providing shelter programs, and stimulating collaboration between local charities and organizations. For more information, go to http://www.worldacceptance.eu.

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Sea Turtle Rescue Program

Charleston, SC (PRWEB) April 25, 2012

It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity to see not one, not two, but six sea turtles be released back into the Atlantic Ocean. The turtles have spent the winter at the South Carolina Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Hospital recovering from various injuries, and now all have been cleared for release! Join us on Sunday, April 29th at 10:30 a.m. at the Isle of Palms County Park on the Isle of Palms. The release is being held in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) and the Charleston County Parks and Recreation Commission (CCPRC). The event is open to the public; attendees should plan to carpool, arrive early, and expect to pay for parking at the County Park.

More on the sea turtles being released:

Little River:

Little River is a 73-pound loggerhead sea turtle. S/he was found floating in Little River near the North Carolina border on May 27, 2011. Little River’s injuries included three boat propeller strikes to the shell and a partial front flipper amputation, possibly the result of a predator encounter. Treatment included wound care, antibiotics, vitamin injections and physical therapy. Little River has spent eleven months with us in the hospital and is certainly ready for a new adventure back in his/her natural habitat.

Eastham, Eclipse, Mason, Innis and Sampson:

This group of five turtles is part of a larger group that arrived at the Aquarium on January 15th via a first-class flight from Massachusetts on a private luxury jet! All were initially found cold-stunned off the Cape Cod coast in late November and December of last year. Cold-stunning occurs when sudden drops in air temperature cause coastal water temperatures to drop quickly. If sea turtles are exposed to these rapid reductions in water temperature, they may become hypothermic and unable to swim. This group of turtles was transferred to the South Carolina Aquarium to free up resources at the New England Aquarium where they were initially treated. In our hospital, treatment for the four Kemp’s ridleys and the hybrid sea turtle included antibiotics and vitamin injections. All have received a clean bill of health and are ready to return to the wild ocean! At the release, you’ll want to keep your eye out for Eclipse, the rare hybrid sea turtle. S/he is the first hybrid that the South Carolina Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Rescue Program has ever treated! DNA results indicate that s/he is a cross between a loggerhead and a green sea turtle. The Aquarium wants to send a special thank you to Mason Holland, owner of Eclipse Aerospace, for making the transfer from Boston to Charleston possible.

Turtle Release Details:

Six patients being released
April 29, 2012
10:30 a.m.
Isle of Palms County Park, Isle of Palms, S.C.
Arrive early to get parking and avoid lines (parking fees apply)
Visitors are encouraged to carpool!

It costs approximately $ 36 per day to treat each sea turtle in the hospital, which amounts to a program budget of close to $ 321,000 each year. The Sea Turtle Rescue Program is part of the South Carolina Aquarium, a 501(c)3 non-profit that relies on the support of the community to treat and rehabilitate these endangered species. You can help support the program by making a donation and by visiting the hospital on a behind-the-scenes tour. Just go to http://www.scaquarium.org for more information. With your support, staff can continue to rehabilitate sick and injured sea turtles found along our coast.

For all media inquiries, please contact Kate Dittloff at (843) 579-8660 or kdittloff(at)scaquarium(dot)org

About the South Carolina Aquarium Sea Turtle Rescue Program:

In partnership with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), the South Carolina Aquarium Sea Turtle Rescue Program works to rescue, rehabilitate and release sea turtles that strand along the South Carolina coast. Located in the Aquarium, the Sea Turtle Hospital admits 20 to 30 sea turtles each year. Many of these animals are in critical condition and some are too sick to save.

According to SCDNR, over the last 10 years the average number of sea turtle standings on South Carolina beaches each year is 130. Of these, roughly 10% are alive and successfully transported to the Sea Turtle Hospital. To date, the South Carolina Aquarium has successfully rehabilitated and released 83 sea turtles and is currently treating 13 patients. The average cost for each patient’s treatment is $ 36 a day with the average length of stay reaching nine months.

About the South Carolina Aquarium:

The South Carolina Aquarium, Charleston’s most visited attraction, features thousands of amazing aquatic animals from river otters and sharks to loggerhead turtles in more than 60 exhibits representing the rich biodiversity of South Carolina from the mountains to the sea. Dedicated to promoting education and conservation, the Aquarium also presents fabulous views of Charleston harbor and interactive exhibits and programs for visitors of all ages.

The South Carolina Aquarium, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization and is open Daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Aquarium is closed Thanksgiving Day, half day Dec. 24 (open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) and Dec. 25. Admission prices are: Toddler’s (1 and under) free; Youth (2-11) $ 12.95; Adults (12-61) $ 19.95; Seniors (62+) $ 18.95. The Aquarium plus the 4-D Theater experience is free for Toddler’s, $ 17.95 for Children, $ 24.95 for Adults, and $ 23.95 for Seniors. The 4-D Theater experience only is $ 6.95 for Children, Adults and Seniors and $ 2.95 for Members and Member Guests. Military, senior, college and group discounts are available. For more information call 843-720-1990 or visit scaquarium.org. Memberships are available by calling 843-577-FISH.

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Suzana Stankovic

New York, NY (PRWEB) April 24, 2012

Artist-entrepreneur and native New Yorker Suzana Stankovic, described by audiences and critics as “fearless”, “brilliant”, “enormously talented” and “an inspiration”, will speak on self-empowerment for today’s independent artist on May 6, 2012 from 3:00-7:00pm at Vlada Lounge, 331 west 51st Street in New York City. Proceeds benefit Stray From the Heart dog rescue.

The talk is entitled ‘Self-Producing: Owning Your Voice and Manifesting Your Vision’, for performing and visual artists who want to self-produce a public presentation of their work. The four-hour event will consist of Ms. Stankovic’s talk, a meal break, post-talk Q&A and networking opportunity among the attendees.

Tickets are available by donation with a suggested donation of $ 45 per person and can be purchased at the door or via EventBrite.com (advance purchase is strongly recommended to guarantee a seat).

100% of proceeds from ticket sales benefit Stray From the Heart.

“Stray From the Heart is a non-profit dog rescue founded in 2000. To date, we have rescued 2,400 dogs from abuse and neglect and placed them in loving homes, all without a shelter facility. We rely entirely on volunteers and foster parents. Donations go directly toward food and medical care.” – Toni Bodon and Beth Silberg, Founders, Stray From the Heart

In addition to donating use of their private event space, Vlada Lounge will contribute .50 from every drink purchase and $ 1.00 from every food purchase to Stray From the Heart.

“Vlada Lounge proudly supports animal welfare.” – Billy Hannon, Jr., Manager, Vlada Lounge

About Suzana Stankovic’s Talk:

The talk will consist of an instructional and inspirational component to empower artists to self-produce a public presentation of their work.

Ms. Stankovic will speak on the logistics of self-producing. She will cover the stages of pre-production, production and post-production and offer proven, time-tested tools, tips and how-to’s for self-producing on any budget. Topics include planning, acquiring resources and funding, budgeting, team-building, marketing, audience development and self-branding, to name a few.

Moreover, Ms. Stankovic is particularly excited to speak on matters of the heart and what she calls “the artist’s seat of power”, the inner qualities of love, vision, self-knowledge, integrity and courage, which she believes are essential to all artists during every stage of their career.

“It’s about more than just learning the mechanics of producing. It’s about taking charge and doing something amazing. Self-producing is an invitation to own your voice and deliver your personal best, to stand courageously on your ground and give of what is uniquely yours. When you do that you move and inspire people.” – Suzana Stankovic

Ms. Stankovic’s talk is intended as a goodwill offering in honor of her beloved dog Luca, who passed away on Thanksgiving 2011, and in support of her two great passions- the arts and animal welfare.

About Suzana Stankovic (partial biography):

Suzana Stankovic is an artist, entrepreneur, producer, teacher and leader. She is a formally trained actress and dancer and an independent dance-theater artist with a voice of her own. She has created, produced and performed her own material on many of New York City’s finest stages to widespread praise.

A driven woman with a clear vision and the courage and leadership to carry it out, Suzana Stankovic is making a statement both as an artist and with her larger message of self-determination.

Among her credits, ‘Backstage’ took notice of Suzana in 2009 and invited her to write personal essays from her life as an artist. Writing enabled her to share her message in a new way, which resulted in subsequent talks and workshops.

Suzana Stankovic is also the founder and director of The Stankovic Ballet Company, Inc., a non-profit arts organization she founded in 2003, currently expanding its mission and programming to include guidance and support for self-producing artists in every discipline. The company’s new name and identity will be unveiled in the near future.

Audiences, critics and industry professionals have often described Suzana as a powerhouse- a fearless artist of astonishing range and conviction, and a woman who makes this happen.

For complete information about Suzana Stankovic:

http://www.iAmSuzana.com

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Happy Mothers Day to Both my Moms

San Ramon, CA (PRWEB) May 03, 2012

Greeting Card Universe, the world’s largest greeting card store, announces its popular collection of 14,258 original and uncommon Mother’s Day cards.

Officially designated a national holiday in 1914 by President Woodrow Wilson, Mother’s Day is now celebrated in 70 countries around the globe. In the United States, Mother’s Day is observed annually on the second Sunday in May.

“Today, we celebrate all kinds of mothers on Mother’s Day,” says Mindy Rosso-Gaemi, Community Manager at Greeting Card Universe. “The holiday has expanded to recognize mothers across a range of relationships and lifestyles such as co-workers, godmothers, sisters, grandmothers, birth mothers, aunts, in-laws, single fathers… anyone who plays a mother’s role should be told they are loved and cherished by the people who appreciate them.”

Mother’s Day is the third largest card giving holiday, with more than 130 million greeting cards exchanged each year. It’s also the second most popular gift giving holiday, coming in right after Christmas.

“Greeting Card Universe offers all the traditional Mother’s Day greeting cards shoppers expect to find and for just about every relationship, but our collection boasts cards for modern, unconventional relationships like My Two Moms, Military Mom, Like a Mother to Me, First Mother’s Day, Mr. Mom, From the Pet (Fur baby), Birthday on Mother’s Day and more,” says Rosso-Gaemi. “Once shoppers discover the variety of Mother’s Day cards we offer, they’ll never shop anywhere else and the same can be said for Dad’s upcoming day for Father’s Day cards.”

One of a kind cards are created with personal photos on Mother’s Day photo cards. Additionally, custom greeting cards can be created within 48 hours at no additional cost by requesting changes or a totally new design from their artist community of over 4,500 freelance artists from around the world.

“Shoppers can personalize the inside of all cards at Greeting Card Universe with their own text and photo,” adds Rosso-Gaemi. “The personal touch makes a special Mother’s Day card even better.”

Greeting Card Universe’s traditional and niche offering of over 530,000 cards gives nod to the importance of choice and personalization in today’s marketplace and stays true to its tagline “any card imaginable.”

About Greeting Card Universe

Greeting Card Universe (http://www.greetingcarduniverse.com) is a division of BigDates Solutions, a private company that provides consumers with unique, personalized services for any holiday or occasion. Greeting Card Universe is the world’s largest paper greeting card store, offering an unlimited selection of custom greeting cards, birthday greeting cards, graduation photo cards, memorial day cards and custom invitations. BigDates Solutions is the leading provider of Online Reminder Service Solutions, powering gift-reminder services, including 1800Flowers.com and FTD.com. The company is also the owner of Birthday Calendar, a Facebook application with over 43 million installs.

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Dallas, TX (PRWEB) April 25, 2012

The queen of scream herself, Elina Madison (Creepshow III, Curse of the Forty Niner, CHOP) will come to Dallas May 4-6, 2012 to introduce fans to her latest film, “Huff.” Madison delivers a heartfelt, emotional performance as Lorelei, a desperate and abused wife and mother, in the WindChaser Pictures project.

HUFF, is described as a clever adaptation of the classic bedtime story “The Three Little Pigs,” and stars Charlie O’Connell (“The Bachelor, Season 7”) as Virgil “Huff” Huffington (the “wolf”), a sexually abusive stepfather who embarks on a rage-induced killing spree as he pursues his three stepdaughters who at their mother’s prompting (Madison) have run away with his money intended for a big drug deal.

“The folks at Texas Frightmare Weekend requested a screener of our rough cut and we were happy to oblige,” says Executive Producer and Writer Cort Howell. “The fact they selected our film based on an early, unfinished edit tells us that our hard work has paid off.”

“It was a true pleasure working on this film and with this extremely talented cast and crew,” Madison stated from her home near Los Angeles. “I’m looking forward to sharing it with the people of Dallas at Frightmare.”

The film features a cameo appearance by Clint Howard (Apollo 13, Evilspeak, “Star Trek”) who is currently scheduled as a special guest at the festival.

An early review from WhySoBlu.com hails Huff as “a sickening twist to a childhood favorite.” “Another chilling performance in Huff is done by actress Elina Madison who plays Huff’s wife, [Lorelei. I was brought] to tears in one scene with her honesty and pain. Just the conviction in her eyes was strong enough to pull the emotion out… She layered [Lorelei] well and I was impressed with how she captivated me.” (whysoblu.com/huff-2012-rough-cut-movie-review/).

HUFF is expected to appear in other festivals followed by a formal release in September 2012.

***To Interview Elina Madison, please see contact information***

Links

Elina Madison: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0534965/

Madison as Huff’s wife Lorelei in the “HUFF” Trailer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JokGuxNpc30&feature=player_embedded

“Huff”: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2128679/combined

ABOUT ELINA MADISON

(http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0534965/)

Elina Madison most recently played the self-sacrificing mother and abused wife Lorelei in “Huff” and the edgy, flirtatious Cave Girl in “Halloween Party” (due Halloween, 2012).    Madison’s stellar acting has landed her principal and lead roles in feature independent films, as the well-to-do socialite Lisa opposite Christy Oldham (Summer) in “Barracuda” the devoted single mother (opposite Oscar Nominee John Hawkes) in “Small Town Saturday Night”, Solda in Ray Bradbury’s “Chrysalis” as well as her roles in “Creepshow III”, “Mystery ER,” “1000 Ways To Die,” “Killer Outbreaks” and many more. Madison has had the privilege of working with some of the cinematic icons of our time, particularly in the horror, drama and syfy genres: Vernon Wells (“Someone’s Knocking at the Door,” “Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,” “Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior”) as well as Tony Todd (Strange Case) among many others.

For Interviews with Elina Madison or More Information / Screener Info See Contact Information.

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The ProImmune Company

(PRWEB) April 30, 2012

The tripeptide Glutathione is considered the master antioxidant and primary protector of the Immune System. It protects the body from toxins and oxidative stress. Glutathione is synthesized intracellularly, in every cell of the body. However, there are certain biochemical complexities associated with its synthesis.

The Glutathione molecule itself cannot enter or re-enter the cell. It is called out “as needed.” The proper precursors are required for Glutathione synthesis. The amino acid L-Cysteine is the pivotal rate-limiting amino acid for Glutathione synthesis, but it is highly oxidizable. It requires a special, safe delivery system, involving examples of the pleiotropic paradox.

The U.S. Patent Trademark Office issued patent RE42645E/RE39734, entitled “Nutritional or Therapeutic Compositions and Methods to Increase Bodily Glutathione Levels” to Dr. Albert B. Crum on August 23, 2011. The Patent is the basis of the Dietary Supplement Immune Formulation 200® from The ProImmune Company, L.L.C. Dr. Crum is a Harvard-educated scientist and a renowned physician. His patent recites a composition and method for the physiological synthesis of Glutathione, which unraveled examples of the pleiotropic paradox, Nature’s versatility in Glutathione synthesis. In the pleiotropic paradox a single molecule can serve multiple purposes and diverse roles that provide an evolutionary advantage.The patent provides the certain precursors so the pleiotropic paradox can attain optimal function and Glutathione can be replenished as Nature has evolved over eons.

This pleiotropic paradox provides four delivery systems for the oxidizable L-Cysteine from other previously committed molecular functions.

Dr. Crum explained, the pleiotropic paradox might appear counterintuitive. Glutathione is made up of three amino acids. One of these, L-Cysteine, is considered the Glutathione molecule’s most vital and functional moiety. Notwithstanding its importance as part of Glutathione, L-Cysteine in a solo state is highly oxidizable, reactive, and somewhat toxic. It is unlikely to gain admission into the intracellular Glutathione synthesis chain without a safe “neutralizing” delivery system. One pleiotropic delivery system is L-Cystine, which is the form that L-Cysteine takes when it self-oxidizes. L-Cystine is actually two molecules of L-Cysteine, which are locked in a disulfide bond like two oxen yoked. Without L-Cystine carrier help, trying to control L-Cysteine would be like trying to control rambunctious horses without harnesses. The disulfide bond neutralizes L-Cysteine’s electronic distractibility, holds the two L-Cysteines fast, thus providing safe carriage to the cell membrane.

L-Cystine had long been considered “used-up,” inert or spent, because its two L-Cysteines are locked like yoked oxen. But Dr. Crum saw L-Cystine as a temporary “sleeper” for a safe delivery system. He perceived how Nature intends to recycle the so-called “used up” L-Cysteines. He saw used up L-Cysteines as only temporarily bound up in the L-Cystine: a safe delivery system and a form of bodily protection from the oxidizing mischief of solo L-Cysteine. The L-Cystine would later release these two L-Cysteines safely for recycling when contact is made with substrate-specific enzymes in the cell membrane. This is only one example of the pleiotropic paradox.

The pleiotropic paradox recognizes another carrier role for L-Cystine’s disulfide bond. This is also counter-intuitive: L-Cystine itself is a marker of oxidative stress, and at the same time it is also a protection from oxidants of L-Cysteine and a carrier for two L-Cysteines to be safely recycled into the master antioxidant Glutathione. In addition, the highly reactive and highly oxidizable solo L-Cysteine can “catch a ride” on that disulfide bond by way of an electronic coupling relationship. This coupling relationship can be likened to a quantum-like electron exchange. That relationship holds the high oxidizability of solo L-Cysteine in abeyance and provides safe delivery of an extra L-Cysteine to the cell membrane facilitating Glutathione synthesis with this extra supply of L-Cysteine.

Another example of the pleiotropic paradox delivery system is manifested by the amino acid L-Methionine, which has its own functions as an amino acid. However, it has another role: like a butterfly emerging from its existence as a caterpillar, it also serves to metamorphose as a carrier for the vital L-Cysteine. L-Methionine safely carries the L-Cysteine as a part of its internal molecular structure, and after transsulfuration, it intracellularly releases its “butterfly,” which is the L-Cysteine molecule. The vital immune enhancing process of Glutathione synthesis, which protects and supports the immune system, requires a constant supply of L-Cysteine.

The fourth pleiotropic paradox in Glutathione synthesis is Glutathione itself! In addition to its multiple immune/detox functions, it also functions to deliver another L-Cysteine from within its own molecular structure. While “cruising” the bloodstream, Glutathione can stop by a cell, whereupon the cell’s enzymes dismantle the Glutathione molecule, which “sacrifices” itself to release an L-Cysteine for the cell to make additional Glutathione.

Many university research studies have documented the “proof of principle” inherent in the patent, and the resultant findings have been published in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

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