The School Games Curriculum Competition received excellent entries from budding young sports reporters and photographers from across the country. Now, the winners of the media categories are preparing for an exciting 5 day media camp in London, where they will receive training from the S2R team and industry professionals ready to cover all the action at the School Games in the Excel centre and the Olympic Park from Monday 7th – Wednesday 9th May.

The Sainsbury’s 2012 School Games is a multi-sport event for the UK’s elite young athletes of school age. Around 1,600 young athletes will be competing with up to 35,000 spectators cheering them on. It will be the last event to be held on the Olympic Park before the opening ceremony on 27 July.

The young reporters will be creating daily video reports mentored by media professionals; meeting the star athletes of tomorrow and telling the story of the games from behind the scenes, with a professional sports photographer mentoring the photography team to capture the action.

All the reports and photographs will be posted to the School Games network on Radiowaves, the safe social network for schools, and also be featured on a live events page set up especially for the School Games by http:// BBC School Report.

Projects Director Lucy Neale feels that ?The 2012 School Games is a fantastic opportunity for young people to take their media skills to the next level at such a high profile event. We are honored to be working with the Media Volunteers to give them expert skills to tell the story of the games from their perspective, and inspire them to continue their sports reporting back at school.?

Young people attending the School Games can also report on their experience and earn their 2012 Reporter Medal through S2R. The new MakesWaves app from Radiowaves makes it even easier to report on the move. For more info visit here.

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taj salon & spa is gearing up to change a life as the May 15 application deadline for its full scholarship to the Aveda Institute Minneapolis approaches. The scholarship is open to students wanting to study Cosmetology, Esthiology and Massage Therapy at the Aveda Institute Minneapolis beginning in Fall 2012.

“Paying for school is hard for a lot of people,” says Andria Strandin, one of taj salon & spa’s owners. “We just want to help change someone’s life, someone who has the same interests and passion that we do.”

What does such a person look like? Meet Joel Calfee. Today he is a platform artist and the National Business Development Manager for Bio Ionic?. Before attending the Aveda Institute in the Ann Arbor, Michigan area, Joel was working in an unfulfilling job for an automotive company. The Aveda Institute presented Joel with a new beginning; one in which he could be part of something bigger, something sustainable.

Joel expected some hardships in choosing to attend school at the age of 28. He couldn’t quit his job; he was married and owned a house. He also had an hour-long commute from work to school forcing him to choose the Institute’s part-time program, which would take longer to complete. Wanting a better option, he applied for a scholarship?a contest he won?and was able to quit his job and attend the Institute full time.

?Aveda Institute allowed me to switch directions in my life. Without the scholarship, I might not have had that opportunity,” says Joel. ?Grooming is ingrained in people. It?s important to most of us and cosmetology is the last service that lets you really touch someone, make a difference in how they look and feel.?

Students have begun to post their video applications to the taj salon & spa Facebook page. The winning recipient will be announced at taj mod? 2012?taj salon & spa?s annual fashion show?on June 2, 2012.

About the Aveda Institue

The Aveda Institute is renown around the world and maintains a mission to provide a quality, professional education and training to successfully pass the state licensure exam by: creating an environment of trust and respect, encouraging a commitment to teamwork, promoting personal and professional development, and inspiring the continuous quest for knowledge and growth. The Institute provides instruction in the areas of Cosmetology, Esthiology, and Massage.

About the taj salon & spa

taj salon & spa is an environmentally responsible, leading-edge salon and spa with locations in Minneapolis and Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Committed to staying current on all spa techniques and salon styles, taj strives to set the standard for outer and inner beauty. In five short years, taj salon & spa has achieved being in the top 10% of U.S. salons based on revenue and being recognized as one of the largest ?family? salons in the Aveda network, which is worldwide.

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The average cost of a wedding in the UK has continued to decline for the second year in a row, dropping to less than ?14,500. This represents a decrease of 10% on last year’s figures, and is based on a survey of over 1,600 wedding insurance policies purchased through CompareWeddingInsurance.org.uk to cover weddings taking place this year.

Figures show that the average cost of a 2012 wedding is now ?11,441, with an additional ?3,000 being spent on the honeymoon, bringing the total cost of a wedding in the UK to ?14,441. Of this sum the biggest expenditure is the reception, costing around ?4,000, with the bride’s dress, the rings, photographer and flowers all adding large sums to the overall cost.

Analysis of the figures released by CompareWeddingInsurance.org.uk reveal that couples in London are still spending significantly more, at around 42% above the national average, with those in the North spending up to 12% less than the average. The lowest cost weddings are currently in Northern Ireland where the average spend is 16% below the average at ?12,666.

Adam Leyton, Managing Director of CompareWeddingInsurance.org.uk said, “Couples are still wanting that dream wedding, and we’re seeing a greater number of people now being more savvy than before, either shopping around for the best deals or even going down the DIY route and crafting some things themselves.”

With the UK’s economy continuing to place growing pressure on families, and with the threat of a double dip recession, it is perhaps hardly surprising that so many people are cutting back on their wedding plans. The good news though is that more people planning their wedding are now taking out wedding insurance earlier than before. The average time when most people purchase their wedding insurance policy is now 9 months before the wedding day itself, which given the present unsettled financial and business climate is essential.

As many venues, photography services, florists, dress makers and caterers have been forced out of business during the past few years as a result of the long term economic downturn, it is a positive sign to see so many more people now opting to include wedding insurance on their wedding planning list. With a basic policy starting from around ?20 and covering virtually every aspect of the wedding, it is a sensible option to consider when investing in what for most people is the third most expensive purchase in their lifetime.

“Without wedding insurance most couples have no backup plan should unforeseen costs or problems occur,” said Adam Leyton.

“Many people believe that credit card protection schemes, home insurance and health insurance policies will help rescue the day should things go wrong, but experience has shown that this is certainly not the case, with only a very small proportion of the costs involved covered by such policies.”

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For more information contact Adam Leyton on 0113 350 8515, or email info(at)compareweddinginsurance(dot)org(dot)uk.

A full breakdown of the average wedding spend in all UK regions can be found on our website – http://www.compareweddinginsurance.org.uk/articles/average-uk-wedding-spend-by-region

Established in 2009 and based in Leeds, CompareWeddingInsurance.org.uk is the UK’s leading wedding insurance comparison website and helps provide couples with an easy comparison of products from a range of major insurance providers.

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The Joy of Marketing co-founders, Sarah Petty and Erin Verbeck, have written a marketing book to help small businesses overcome the pressures to discount their products or services, especially in a slow economy. In “Worth Every Penny: Build a Business That Thrills Your Customers and Still Charge What You?re Worth” (Greenleaf Book Group Press, 2012), Petty and Verbeck share how the boutique business model is more than just a gift shop, but rather a filter for making business decisions. They cut through the ?fluff? and skip business speak to delve straight into the practical how-to?s of surviving in small business. Jam-packed with vivid anecdotes and real-life business experiences, photographers and other small business owners alike will understand how to revamp their small business so that they can start charging what they are worth.

To share this book with professional photographers and help them quit the pricing game and still grow a profitable business, Petty and Verbeck have teamed up with Adorama, a leading provider of cameras, lenses & other equipment in the photography industry to host a book signing for ?Worth Every Penny: Build a Business That Thrills Your Customers and Still Charge What You?re Worth,? Wednesday, May 2 from 3-4pm EDT at the Adorama NYC Store in New York, NY.

The first 300 visitors to arrive at the book signing will receive a free copy of the book, compliments of Adorama. Petty and Verbeck will be available for book signings and pictures Wednesday, May 2 from 3-4pm Eastern time at the Adorama NYC Store.

For more information or directions to the Adorama NYC Store, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/223316551110357

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For some children with spectrum disorders, tactile sensitivity can be a particularly difficult symptom. Even the most comfortable clothes can cause the feeling of skin irritation, interrupting the child?s ability to play and enjoy daily activities.

HoneyPieKids.com specializes in helping these children by providing clothing that can help them be as comfortable as possible. Teres Kids is specifically designed with these needs in mind, providing clothing made completely from organic cotton. Each item is made with comfort as a top priority, with clothing in sizes 18 months to 8 years.

?I know it can be hard to find clothing that is comfortable for some children,? Kathy Marrocco-Mclaughlin, owner of Honeypie Kids, says. ?I want to make it easy to find clothing that they will like that still looks presentable and be affordable.”

Children with spectrum disorders have challenges that affect many aspects of their daily lives. Parents of children with clothing sensitivities often find it challenging to find clothing that doesn?t irritate their little one?s skin. The clothing Honeypie Kids sells is sympathetic to this difficulty, incorporating comfort into every detail of the clothing it sells.

In addition to its comfortable, organic materials, this line of clothing also leaves the scratchy tag off, instead pinning it to the garment for easy removal. Scratchy tags are irritating to even those without sensitivities, so this is a welcome omission. Honeypie Kids also points out that there are no inside seams, making the organic cotton feel super soft against the child?s skin. The clothing line is also made exclusively in the U.S.A.

Honeypie Kids also offers belts that children can put on themselves. Myself Belts come with Velcro closures, allowing for easy fastening for children with spectrum disorders and their parents. But this easy fastening doesn?t sacrifice style. Belts are available in a variety of colors and fashionable looks that will add to any outfit. Parents can choose from leather or canvas belts in sizes 2T to 9/10. Myself Belts even sells adult sizes.

Hardtail Forever Kids has a line of comfortable clothing ideal for children looking for comfortable clothing, as well. The good thing about this clothing, also sold by Honeypie Kids, is that these roll-down bootleg pants and jeggings are comfortable for children with sensitivities. The line?s knee-length color skirts also work with many schools? uniforms. This versatile clothing can be worn to school, parties, or for sports activities. Honeypie Kids sells yoga pants, skinny jeans, and skirts that can be helpful to children with sensitivities.

For children with spectrum disorders, Honeypie Kids offers a great option. Even better, time-challenged parents can shop online, allowing them to dedicate their shopping time to taking care of other activities.

To begin shopping, visit http://www.honeypiekids.com.

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Atelier Leseine designer Nathalie Leseine unveils her latest pearl jewelry collection, Perle Captive. The west coast based artist has very definite ideas about jewelry design. Her customers are sophisticated collectors with a cultivated taste, demanding fashion forward adornment. Leseine understands the tastes of these savvy collectors. So her artistic jewelry is a perfect fit for the modern lifestyle of elegant women.

Atelier Leseine opened in 2011 in Mountain View, CA with a philosophy of bringing luxurious jewels with a multi-cultural vibe into classic and forward thinking design. Perle Captive is the collaboration of Leseine and Brooklyn jewelry designer Geoffrey Good; whose modern design-driven forms reveal his masterful craftsmanship.

In Perle Captive, lustrous hand-selected Tahitian cultured pearls are set in fine gold accented by brilliant diamonds. One will notice an homage Leseine pays to the iconic geometric angles of the Eiffel Tower, in Leseine’s hometown of Paris, France.

A world traveler and Tahitian pearl expert, Leseine?s love for classic forms from France, the United States, the South Pacific and Asia are hinted at in her distinct line. She weaves characteristic elements from cultures she loves into contemporary form with a focus on detail worthy of her French roots.

Spending time in French Polynesia taught Leseine the precise art of quality grading Tahitian cultured pearls. Perle Captive exhibits the finest of these marvelous marine gems. Masterful French diamond pav? work also influences Leseine’s collection. Are these delightful pearls caged or caressed?

Perle Captive speaks to each individual in its private language of love. One thing becomes clear–for every woman fortunate to wear these artful pieces, the Perle Captive captivates.

To learn more contact Nathalie Leseine at nathalie(at)atelierleseine(dot)com or at

Atelier Leseine, PO Box 391446, Mountain View, CA 94039.

Visit http://www.atelierleseine.com Call (650) 714-4112 or fax: (650) 941-4544

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Follow us on LinkedIn ? Major factors influencing growth in the global market for polyester include raw material prices, supply/demand outlook and more importantly, the state of cotton, the alternative fiber type. With the textile manufacturing industry worldwide expected to fare better in the next few years, coming out of the slump of the recent economic recession, a strong increase in sales is expected for the global polyester market. Developing countries are the crux of the global polyester market currently, where at one time developed market such as US and Europe dominated the marketplace. However, the scenario changed dramatically during the past two decades with production base shifting to Asia-Pacific. Today, Asia-Pacific is a strategic location for polyester manufacturing with the presence of cheap labor force and an extensive textile industry to consume the produce. Countries such as China, Taiwan, South Korea, India, and Indonesia witnessed tremendous growth in the last few years. On the other hand, while positive growth is expected in the developing Asia-Pacific and Latin American countries, the developed world markets are forecast to decelerate in terms of growth.

The global Polyester market is currently troubled by over capacity. Emergence of new technologies, attractive margins, and high economic growth rate triggered capacity explosion in the polyester industry far more than demand. Excess supply remains an issue despite substantial slowdown in capacity growth in numerous developing markets including China. Several players in the Western countries are opting for consolidation and plant closures to deal with the increasing operating costs. Contrastingly, players in Asia-Pacific and in the Middle East in the recent past have increased production capacities. Western European polyester market is plagued by heavy polyester dumping by Asian manufacturers at lower prices. As a result, Western European countries have adopted anti-dumping strategies, particularly against players from certain developing countries including South Korea and Indonesia. Concerns also linger regarding the high costs associated with raw materials. Nevertheless, against all odds, growing polyester consumption in major end-use markets in Asia-Pacific including China offers a bright future for the polyester industry.

Asia-Pacific, led by burgeoning markets of China and India, represents the largest regional market for polyester worldwide, as stated by the new market research report on Polyester. Asia-Pacific is also poised to demonstrate the fastest CAGR of more than 6.6% over the analysis period. Asia, representing about 90% share of world staple production, stood as the only growth region for staple production. China, the global textile powerhouse, along with India, Vietnam, and Malaysia substantially increased their output of polyester textile yarn over the last several years. Asian polyester manufacturers are expected to continue dominating the global polyester marketplace.

Low-cost and easy-care characteristics of polyester continue to drive demand for polyester in apparel market. Worldwide, apparel and textile markets represent the major end-users of Polyester Filament Yarn and polyester staple fiber. Fortunes of both the end-use markets would go long way in reviving the sagging market. Polyester filament yarn (PFY) represents the largest market and is primarily used as a raw material for woven and knitted fabrics. The yarn is increasingly being used in the manufacture of artificial flowers and sporting apparel such as sports shoes and bags.

Major players profiled in the report include AOC, Ashland Performance Chemicals, DAK Americas LLC, Diolen Industrial Fibers BV, E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company, Far Eastern Industrial (Shanghai) Co. Ltd., Hyosung, Invista, Kolon Industries Inc., Kordsa Global, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Nan Ya Plastics Corporation, Performance Fibers Inc., Reichhold Inc., Reliance Industries Limited, Teijin Limited, Toray Industries Inc., Zhejiang GuXianDao Industrial Fiber Co. Ltd, among others.

The research report titled ?Polyester: A Global Strategic Business Report? announced by Global Industry Analysts Inc., provides a comprehensive review of the polyester market, current market trends, competitive scenario, key growth drivers, product overview, recent product introductions, recent industry activity, and profiles of major/niche global as well as regional market participants. The report provides annual sales estimates and projections for polyester market for the years 2009 through 2017 for the following geographic markets ? US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Key product segments analyzed include Polyester Filament Yarn and Polyester Staple Fiber. Also, a six-year (2003-2008) historic analysis is provided for additional perspective.

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Cho Cho Design House announces the debut of its high fashion smartphone bag. With its revolutionary high-fashion-meets-high-function design, it is the first bag of its kind that is customized to hold smartphones. The bag features a secret window on the back, making it easy to check phone calls and messages without having to take the phone out of the bag. It also features a pair of adjustable and removable gold chain straps, which secure the smartphone at your side for easy access and offers three different ways to wear the bag. The smartphone bag is made of genuine lambskin leather and features Swarovski? crystals.

The Cho Cho smartphone bag was created by Canadian-born, Miami-based designer and international recording artist, Aasha. As a busy recording artist and new mother, Aasha was inspired to create a bag that would allow her to easily have her smartphone by her side with her hands free to do other things. The name ?Cho Cho? came from the Japanese word for butterfly, which symbolizes the freedom and beauty of the bag. The design was also inspired by the concept of a ?minaudiere,? a bag that carries the essentials without being bulky or awkward like large bags.

?It?s the perfect bag for dinners, parties and everyday business. It can be worn with high fashion or casual styles,? Aasha says. ?The Cho Cho smartphone bag is the new ?it? bag for cell phone enthusiasts. And it makes a great Mother?s Day gift for stylish moms.?

For more information or to order the new Cho Cho smartphone bag, visit http://www.chochobags.com.

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Photographer Ellen Fisch announces a new exhibition of her black and white architectural photographs in Bethlehem New Hampshire?s historic Colonial Theatre during the month of July, 2012. The black and white fine art photographs reflect the charm and diversity of New England architecture that is as eclectic as it is celebrated in Bethlehem, a captivating town in New Hampshire?s White Mountains.

Throughout the year, Photographer Ellen Fisch photographs architecture and architectural details from which she creates black and white and sepia fine art photographs using post processing techniques. Frequently Fisch gives her viewers a visual impression of places through a series of photographs that capture the vibe and essence of an area. In this new group of black and white and sepia photographs Photographer Ellen Fisch describes the uniquely historic and architecturally diverse New England town of Bethlehem, N.H. through architectural images.

Fisch first came to Bethlehem as a summer resident in 1975 when her parents relocated to the community. Long revered for its beauty and healthy environment, Bethlehem has a history of attracting artists, writers, photographers and other renowned individuals. Ellen Fisch twice lunched there with visiting world famous Photographer Yousuf Karsh of Ottawa during which Karsh and Fisch enjoyed ?talking photography and art? in the ambiance of Bethlehem.

?It is exciting to photograph such eclectic architecture in one place where the magnificent White Mountains form a perfect backdrop from every angle,? notes Fisch. ?Exhibiting my black and white architecture photographs at the Colonial Theatre on Main Street will be a marvelous way to embrace a community that has been an inspirational part of my life,? says Photographer Ellen Fisch.

The Colonial Theatre is an iconic fixture in the town of Bethlehem. First opened in 1915, the theatre is one of the oldest still functioning theatres of its kind. The Colonial has evolved into a cultural hub in the area providing film and artistic events for the community and the tourists that flock to the White Mountains. ?To have my photography exhibition in the Colonial?s historic setting will emphasize the history that pervades my photography,? states Photographer Ellen Fisch.

Photographer Ellen Fisch will exhibit her fine art photographs at the Colonial Theatre during the month of July, 2012. The Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation, a strong supporter of community and cultural events in the area, will jointly host a reception with the Colonial Theatre for Photographer Ellen Fisch on July 24 at 5PM after which Fisch will speak about her photography to the theatre audience.

About the Photographer: Ellen Fisch is a New York based photographer specializing in black and white architectural photography in the fine art photography genre that is artistically expressive and timeless. Fisch?s architecture photography appeals to fine art photography collectors throughout the world.

To view Ellen Fisch?s black and white fine art photographs visit http://www.ellenfisch.com

For information about the Colonial Theatre visit http://www.bethlehemcolonial.org/index.php

For information about the Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation visit http://bethlehemsynagogue.org/

Hosting pioneer AIS Network today announced its selection by the Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA) as a contracted supplier chosen to offer hosting services to Virginia state agencies. The news comes at a time when the Commonwealth of Virginia is taking steps to modernize its electronic government (eGov) services program by awarding contracts to multiple suppliers.

AISN, a leading provider of enterprise cloud hosting and managed hosting services for government agencies and businesses, delivers customized hosting solutions for commercial enterprise and government agencies seeking the highest levels of compliance and responsiveness.

“AISN is extremely grateful to be selected by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a contracted supplier for their critical and nationally recognized eGov services program,” said Jay Atkinson, who is CEO of the Virginia-based company.

“With a proven track record of delivering compliant solutions for government and enterprise, we bring to bear years of expertise and skills that will help Virginia government users succeed across a broad spectrum of goals and objectives, particularly cost reduction, increased flexibility and responsiveness.?

The contract, which is for a period of three years plus two one-year extension options, covers scalable hosting solutions for web and non-web-based applications and data. State agencies, educational institutions, localities and other public entities will now be able to procure these specific IT services directly from AISN using the pre-established terms and conditions.

?VITA?s new approach toward modernizing eGov clearly allows government customers more flexibility and choice as they take steps to increase efficiencies and lower costs,? Atkinson said.

?This effort will also help them improve the way they manage and protect their data as well as their means of interacting and doing business with their constituents.?

Atkinson said AISN intends to offer its Commonwealth customers a range of cost-efficient hosted services, including private cloud, public cloud and hybrid cloud solutions as well as managed hosting and colocation. Built to meet the needs of both commercial enterprises and federal agencies, AISN offers state-of-the-art Tier III and Tier IV data centers and an industry-leading team of professionals.

AISN?s contract award followed an in-depth, multi-agency evaluation of responses to VITA?s three requests for proposals (RFPs) for eGov services last November. The awards were made based upon demonstrated, measurable benefit to the Commonwealth and contract users. AISN is one of three pre-qualified suppliers for hosting services to the Commonwealth.

Hosting is a new category within VITA?s statewide contracts portfolio. According to VITA, this designation ?allows all public entities to compare the contracts, make the most appropriate business choice and utilize the pre-negotiated terms and conditions of the contracts to realize efficiencies. This saves the staff time and effort that state agencies and localities otherwise would be required to expend in preparing their own RFPs and bidding contracts.?

VITA is the Commonwealth?s central information technology (IT) agency. One of VITA?s responsibilities is procurement of technology goods and services. VITA?s statewide contracts can be accessed and utilized by all public entities, including Virginia counties, cities, towns, agencies, educational institutions and public safety providers.

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AIS Network takes businesses to the cloud. Hosting pioneer AISN is a leader in managed hosting for mission-critical applications for organizations with demanding security and compliance requirements. Whether you?re using our private cloud, public cloud, hybrid cloud, or good old-fashioned dedicated hosting, we take the worry out of your IT. Our world-class, disaster-resistant facilities and commitment to quality service ensure that our customers aren?t just satisfied ? they love us. Fully managed hosting of applications and online businesses is what we?ve done best since 1993. Unlike many cloud hosting companies, AISN, a SSAE 16 Type II-compliant organization, personalizes client service at every level, inspiring full confidence that mission-critical data, applications and email are in reliable hands. Visit http://www.aisn.net.

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