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FatWallet Recognized as One of the 50 Most Engaged Workplaces? in the United States

Posted by on August 28, 2011 1 comment

FatWallet Recognized as One of the 50 Most Engaged Workplaces™ in the United States












Beloit, Wisconsin (PRWEB) August 23, 2011

FatWallet today announces its recognition as one of the 50 Most Engaged Workplaces™ in the United States. This annual award recognizes top employers that display leadership and innovation towards engaging their employees.

“We’re honored and excited to be named one of the 50 Most Engaged Workplaces,” stated April Kunzelman, HR Director. “Our leadership team decided long ago to trust that our employees are capable, competent adults with much to offer, and we base our company culture and decisions on that premise. We believe this philosophy creates high engagement.”

The 50 Most Engaged Workplaces™ Awards panel of judges evaluated each applicant on how they measured up to other organizations based on the Eight Elements of Employee Engagement™: Communication, Leadership, Culture, Rewards & Recognition, Professional & Personal Growth, Accountability & Performance, Vision & Values and Corporate Social Responsibility.

The panel of judges included Dr. Bob Nelson, PhD, Best Selling Author and President of Nelson

Motivation Inc., Paul Hebert, Managing Director and Lead Consultant of i2i, Stacia Garr, SR Analyst with Bersin & Associates, Debbie McGrath, Founder and Chief Instigator at HR.com and Razor Suleman, Founder & CEO of I Love Rewards.

“More employers are realizing that the most successful organizations are those that invest in employee engagement,” said Razor Suleman, CEO and Founder, I Love Rewards. “All of our award winners are ahead of the curve – they should be extremely proud.”

FatWallet will be honored alongside other recipients of the 50 Most Engaged Workplaces™ Award at the awards gala on October 26, 2011 at the W Hotel in San Francisco, California.

About FatWallet:

As the preferred online shopping resource for millions of savvy consumers, FatWallet.com works closely with hundreds of retailers like HP, Newegg, Walmart and Amazon to publish thousands of special offers, discounts, coupon codes and Cash Back rewards to “ready to buy” internet consumers. The much celebrated FatWallet forums represent the pulse of an evolving online marketplace where smart consumers gather to share and learn. Voted ”One of the 50 Best Small and Medium Companies to Work for in America” by Great Places To Work®, FatWallet ranks as one of the top 600 internet properties in the nation. (Quantcast)

About I Love Rewards:

I Love Rewards is an employee recognition solution that helps companies recognize brilliant performance and empowers employees to choose their own rewards. Unlike traditional service award programs, I Love Rewards creates authentic moments of recognition that resonate with workers of every generation. I Love Rewards’ clients include 3M, Eli Lilly, Marriott, ConAgra Foods and Health Now. On the web at iloverewards.com.

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Minds Abroad Presents a New Four-Week Chinese Culture Program; Expose Yourself to China?s Rich Cultural Heritage

Posted by on August 26, 2011 1 comment

Minds Abroad Presents a New Four-Week Chinese Culture Program; Expose Yourself to China’s Rich Cultural Heritage











(PRWEB) February 27, 2011

Minds Abroad is pleased to announce its new four-week Chinese Culture Program. The goal of this program is to give study abroad participants to China the opportunity to develop a basic understanding of Chinese culture and to understand its role in contemporary Chinese language and society.

This program has been designed to represent both the present day China and its enigmatic past. The student exchange program will be based in Kunming which is the capital of the geographically and ethnically diverse Yunnan province with at least 26 of the total 52 ethnic minorities in China residing here. The city is of significance for study abroad programs owing to Yunnan’s proximity to Myanmar, Thailand, Laos and Vietnam which enhances the scope of student travel, one of the most exciting parts of study abroad. Students will be able to visit some of these countries and be exposed to their culture and lifestyle. Participants can also take weekend trips to nearby locations within China that hold cultural importance.

The program structure takes a holistic approach towards culture immersion. To this end the program will have hands-on activities and educational excursions along with classroom teaching. This program will be open to college students, teens and every individual who would opt to study in China; Asia’s biggest economy.

The culture program will touch upon common traits in the daily life of the nation highlighting traditions, beliefs, social life and the larger subject of business and economy that brought about China’s boom. It will also be an interesting class for students studying Mandarin or interning in China, as it would give them an understanding of the society they are immersing in.

The first week will focus in depth on the Confucian philosophy and the development of other beliefs that have manifested themselves in the Chinese society and move into a discussion on the development of the modern China with its imperial history. The week will conclude with a trip to the local museums that document the development of the region through the ages. The second week of this culture course has been dedicated to a study of “Society and Economics” as prevalent in the country. The third week will extensively cover the lifestyle of a Chinese individual in all aspects of life like education, jobs, food and popular entertainment .The fourth and the last week will be dedicated to indigenous arts and literature.

Along with theoretical classes there will be also be hands-on sessions for students to learn calligraphy, Chinese cooking, interact with local university students and visit local museums and art galleries to learn about traditional as well as contemporary art. This course has been designed to impart in a practical and easy manner, the essentials of the Chinese culture in four weeks.

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ChronicCandy.com Announces Partnership with Hearst Media Services / Bay Area

Posted by on August 2, 2011 1 comment

ChronicCandy.com Announces Partnership with Hearst Media Services / Bay Area











ChronicCandy.com is at the forefront of online medical marijuana news today.


Los Angeles, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) May 25, 2011

ChronicCandy.com, an online magazine that focuses on medical marijuana and the cannabis culture, announced today a partnership with Hearst Media Services / Bay Area to increase its online presence and drive traffic to its website.

The Hearst Media Services / Bay Area multimedia promotion program harnesses the popularity of SFGate.com as a source of high quality news and information to help subscribers improve their standing in search engine results.

As part of the campaign, Hearst Media Services / Bay Area will develop and distribute news content in the form of frequent press releases about ChronicCandy.com through the largest online PR channel in the world.

“We are excited about our new partnership with Hearst Media Services / Bay Area,” said Tony Van Pelt of Chronic Candy. “We are confident that this new partnership will greatly increase traffic to ChronicCandy.com and help us build a reputation as the best online source for cannabis news.”

As an increasingly popular online magazine, Chronic Candy offers readers a one stop shop for all news and information related to the cannabis culture, medical marijuana, and new developments in cannabis politics. ChronicCandy.com strives to be the number one go-to source online for people involved in the cannabis culture, and the new partnership with Hearst Media Services / Bay Area gives ChronicCandy.com high hopes of getting there fast.

For more information about Chronic Candy’s partnership with Hearst Media Services / Bay Area, or any other information about ChronicCandy.com, email them at info(at)chroniccandy(dot)com.

About ChronicCandy.com

ChronicCandy.com is at the forefront of online medical marijuana news today. It’s the one-stop shop for the latest information about the cultural, medicinal, and political aspects of the rapidly changing medical marijuana industry. Whether it’s the newest trends in cannabis culture or developments in medical marijuana or politics and laws pertaining to cannabis use, Chronic Candy has it covered.

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Cash & Book Prizes for Winners of ?Cultural Encounters of the American Kind?

Posted by on July 23, 2011 1 comment

Cash & Book Prizes for Winners of “Cultural Encounters of the American Kind”










San Diego, CA (PRWEB) April 27, 2006

International people will now get a chance to tell about their difficulties in adjusting to the U.S. in an essay contest called “Cultural Encounters of the American Kind.” Winners will get cash and book prizes for the best essays submitted in the competition sponsored by Culturelink Press.

For the essay, international visitors and immigrants are asked to write about a cultural clash or misunderstanding they experienced when they first came to the United States, and explain how they resolved the cultural conflict.

The purpose of the “Cultural Encounters of the American Kind.” contest is to promote intercultural awareness and to deepen Americans’ understanding of the struggles newcomers face when they come to the U.S. from other countries and experience different cultural customs.

The contest encourages international newcomers to be really frank, and write what they honestly felt when they came to the U.S. The essay is a way to share perceptions of American behavior and customs in a descriptive and detailed way. By writing about their cultural challenges, international people will have the rare opportunity to share their personal views of life in the United States.

Essays must be typed, double-spaced, and the length of the essay should be 500-700 words. Submissions will be accepted from May 1- June 30, 2006. The contest is open to all foreign-born residents who have been living in the U.S. from one month to 2 years, and contestants must be at least 16 years old.

Essays will be judged by Diane Asitimbay, an ESL teacher, intercultural trainer and author of a popular guidebook on American culture called What’s Up America? A Foreigner’s Guide to Understanding Americans.

The Grand Prize winner will receive a $ 100 cash prize, a copy of What’s Up America? by Diane Asitimbay, and will also be featured on the Culturelink Press website. Two finalists will be listed on the Culturelink website, and each of the finalists will receive a copy of the popular cultural guide, What’s Up America?.

Complete details and entry forms can be found at http://www.culturelinkpress.com

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Kush Boys Worldwide Forms Partnership with Hearst to Launch New-Age Pop Culture Lifestyle Product Lines

Posted by on July 20, 2011 1 comment

Kush Boys Worldwide Forms Partnership with Hearst to Launch New-Age Pop Culture Lifestyle Product Lines













Kush Boys Worldwide


Los Angeles, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) May 11, 2011

Kush Boys Worldwide, a forward-thinking company with interests in numerous projects and products for the modern green lifestyle, today announced a partnership with Hearst Media Services / Bay Area to help the company build brand awareness and an online reputation.

Kush Boys Worldwide’s new and emerging product lines are targeted towards people involved in what the company calls “today and tomorrow’s new-age pop culture,” a diverse demographic composed of “creative, productive, and fun-loving individuals who advocate personal freedom and empowerment—and like to remain current.”

“The attitudes of consumers involved in this new-age pop culture vary, which makes it exciting to explore,” said Drue Young, a Kush Boys Worldwide co-founder. “To appeal to such as vast range of preferences, we have created and produced stylish content—and a clever brand—that stands apart from the commercialized mass-media content constantly put out by big corporations.”

The year-long Hearst Media Services / Bay Area multimedia promotion program harnesses the popularity of SFGate.com as a source of high-quality news and information to help Kush Boys improve their placement in search engine results. Hearst is also developing and distributing news content in the form of frequent press releases about Kush Boys Worldwide through the largest online PR channel in the world.

By aligning with Hearst Media Services / Bay Area, Kush Boys Worldwide expects to increase visibility and brand recognition for their products, which include: Master Kush, an animated webisode series; Kush Couture Lifestyle Apparel (KCLA), an artist-based clothing line; Chronic Ice, a 100% natural hemp iced tea; and SirRock, a natural male enhancement supplement.

“All of our products are made with hand-picked, natural ingredients and materials that symbolize our attention to being green and caring for our ever-changing world,” said Michael Yanovsky, a co-founder of Kush Boys. “Kush Boys Worldwide uses organically produced materials whenever possible, and sources and manufactures American. Kush Boys Worldwide stays true to its roots, but actively engages the future with high design and attitude. “We want to appeal to a modern demographic that cares about industrial design, social networks, and helping the planet for another generation,” Yanovsky explained.

“Kush Boys Worldwide has its finger on the pulse of a new global culture. We have developed a line of lifestyle products that we know today’s generation will appreciate, and we are set to usher in a new age of fresh and functional living. The market is ready for something new,” said Jamal Weathers, a co-founder of Kush Boys Worldwide. “We chose to work with Hearst Media Services / Bay Area because we believe we can benefit from their vast multimedia marketing platforms and strategies. We only work with the best.”

For more information about the Kush Boys Worldwide / Hearst Media Services partnership or any of Kush Boys Worldwide’s products, call (213) 537-0118 or go online to http://www.kushboys.com.

About Kush Boys Worldwide

Kush Boys Worldwide is a Los Angeles-based company committed to pursuing ventures that nurture the “new-age pop culture.” Their mission is to utilize all of their resources and abilities to develop innovative ideas and creative products that appeal to the diverse range of people. Current projects include the online animated series Master Kush; a clothing line for the urban demographic called Kush Couture Lifestyle Apparel (KCLA); an all-natural iced tea made with hemp known as Chronic Ice; and the natural male enhancement supplement SirRock. Kush Boys Worldwide has a finger on the pulse of global pop culture, and designs all their ventures to bring together the diverse groups of people who live and love the new-age pop culture lifestyle.

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Lanikai Ukes Featured In Time Magazine

Posted by on June 19, 2011 1 comment

Lanikai Ukes Featured In Time Magazine










Glen Allen, VA (PRWEB) February 2, 2011

Time Magazine’s January 31st issue features an article written by Tim Morrison entitled “A String Thing” which showcased a large photo of a Lanikai LU-11 soprano ukulele and several quotes by Hohner Director of Marketing and Sales, Scott Emmerman. The article discusses the resurgence of the ukulele into pop culture and promotes the success of the Lanikai brand.

“No other uke manufacturer was mentioned and the fact that Time Magazine looks to Lanikai as the leader in the category indicates its dominance in the uke marketplace,” commented Drew Lewis, fretted product manager. “The world is definitely embracing ukulele culture into popular music and we’re very excited to receive this recognition.”

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New Guide Sheds Light on a Growing Trend in Travel: Cultural Photography

Posted by on June 19, 2011 1 comment

New Guide Sheds Light on a Growing Trend in travel: Cultural Photography

(PRWEB) January 17, 2005

Travelers can now get more from their experiences by simply changing how they use their cameras. The new Pop Culturosity Photography Guide shows travelers how to use photography as a means to gain insight and build connections with other cultures. The release of the guide, which is free for a limited time and available immediately from Culturosity.com, signifies the growing popularity of “cultural photography.”

Kate Berardo, author of the guide, says one of the key differences between cultural photography and travel photography is the focus of the photographer. “travel photography includes ‘paper trophy’ photos,” she says, “where people take pictures of themselves and those they travel with in front of famous landmarks. With cultural photography, people focus their cameras and their energy more on the cultures around them instead of themselves.”

The Pop Culturosity Photography Guide emphasizes these differences between cultural and travel photography and includes technique lists, internet resources, and how-to pieces on capturing great images of other cultures. The guide also addresses the role cultural sensitivity and Culturosity™ play in photo-taking. Articles like, “Got Culturosity™?” explain why the mindset and approach of a photographer is often more important than technical skills in capturing great images of other cultures.

Berardo considers cultural photography to be a powerful and eye-opening process. “When people move the focus of their cameras to the cultures around them, their attention shifts, and so too, does their experience. They are able to have deeper and richer interactions with the cultures they are experiencing, and ultimately get a more accurate sense of the true culture.” The process, she adds, also tends to create more opportunities to interact with locals and build connections.

Berardo believes cultural photography as a trend has been growing for some time hidden under the term travel photography. She attributes its growth to easier and more extensive travel opportunities, digital technology advancements that remove limits on photo-taking and sharing, as well as higher levels of interest in other cultures and places, especially in younger generations.

The Photography Guide is free for a limited time and available immediately for download as an e-guide in PDF format at http://www.culturosity.com. The guide follows last year’s release of a similar guide by Culturosity™ geared toward the movie-watching experience.

Kate Berardo is the founder of Culturosity.com and the co-author of Putting Diversity to Work. An intercultural specialist and trainer, she has traveled to more than 25 countries and lived on three continents, all the while experimenting with cultural photography. Culturosity.com was established in 2003 as a cultural awareness destination portal, providing information and resources for people seeking to learn more about other cultures. For more information, email info@culturosity.com or visit http://www.culturosity.com.

Press Only: For interviews with Kate Berardo, contact: Kate Berardo, Culturosity.com founder at + (44) 78 54 78 63 93 (UK number) or kate@culturosity.com. Download a free copy of the product at: http://www.culturosity.com. Screen shots and product shots (in JPEG format) are available upon request.

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Bridging Culture? Expands Global Training Program

Posted by on June 19, 2011 1 comment

Bridging Culture™ Expands Global Training Program










Vista, CA (PRWEB) August 12, 2006

Bridging Culture™ president and CEO Don Southerton announced that the firm has expanded its worldwide operations with the launch of its Bridging Culture Global Web-based training (BCGT).

Southerton notes, “A full range of BC’s popular training programs and consulting services are now available worldwide.” Southerton points out that major international corporations, many based in Korea, are beginning to see the benefit in cross-cultural training for their global teams. In addition, an ever-growing number of western businesses with operations in Korea and Asia find value in their teams developing a better understanding of local business norms, practices, and customs.

When on site training is a challenge, Bridging Culture’s Internet-based cross-cultural training programs can reach a wide and diverse audience.

California-based WebEx Communication, Inc. the world’s leading provider of web meeting applications and services will support Bridging Culture’s Global Web-based system.

For information on Bridging Culture’s on site or global web-based training, contact Don Southerton at 1-310-866-3777    24/7/ 365

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Culturesinsider.com Announces the Results of Attitude Research in World Cultures

Posted by on June 19, 2011 1 comment

Culturesinsider.com Announces the Results of Attitude Research in World Cultures












Gardnerville, NV (PRWEB) June 06, 2011

Culturesinsider.com have long been synonymous with some of the most up to date research on different cultures around the world and what makes different societies stand from one another, but the guys behind this site have gone to a different tact recently, and focused research efforts on common attitude constructs that make up the fabric of society and culture. These are effectively common traits that are found throughout different cultures of the world that are universal across borders and oceans.

Cultureinsider.com first of all, provides the reader with a definition of “attitude” before looking at how it manifests in different cultures. Attitude is effectively the perception that an individual has towards the world that will determine whatever experience of the world that person has. It’s essentially a way of looking at things that will make up the reality that this person experiences.

Throughout different types of culture globally there are essentially 3 different types of attitudes that are common across all cultures.

The first type of “attitude” in society is made up of the spectators who generally want to avoid risks and play it safe in society. “Critics” and “naysayers” make up the second strata of people in society and these types of people tend to be negative about everything and never have anything good to say. “Players with a positive attitude” are the third type of person that exists in society and this type group of people come to the table with a positive attitude to taking risks and to life in general.

Given the fact the most sites out there are focusing on the differences in cultures around the world all the time, the new research findings from http://www.culturesinsider.com offer a unique slant on popular theory by showing people that there is a common fabric that runs throughout different cultures that shows people have a lot in common.

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Avoid the Summer Crowds

Posted by on June 19, 2011 1 comment

Avoid the Summer Crowds










Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) July 29, 2005 -

The summer high season in Europe means high prices, large crowds, and a lack of locals as city dwellers close up shop and head to the countryside or the beach. Popular city destinations in for example France, Italy, and Spain experience a high influx of tourists during the time when many Europeans are away on vacation.

Savvy travelers can avoid the pitfalls of summer travel by planning a trip during the fall months. As the visiting tourist crowds dissipate, travelers have a greater opportunity of immersing themselves in the culture and truly exploring Europe. Whether it’s studying the architecture of France, touring the vineyards of Italy, or learning Spanish in Spain, fall is a great time.

To encourage fall travel and true cultural experiences, AmeriSpan, an international education company (http://www.amerispan.com), is offering a 20% discount on language and culture immersion programs in Valencia, Spain. This is a great way to introduce yourself to a new culture. A typical immersion experience is for all age groups and provides daily language classes, cultural activities (such as local dance and cooking classes, museum visits, and cultural lectures), accommodation with a local host family or in apartments, and most meals.

This fall promotion means you can participate in a 2-week immersion program for as little as $ 650. You would need to buy your own flight ticket, but don’t worry, many airlines offer eye-popping deals during the fall months. Participants must register by September 1, 2005 and commence their program by January 1, 2006.

Valencia, Spain’s third largest city, is located on the Mediterranean coast and boasts a temperate climate year-round. The city offers a wide array of museums, beaches, and an exciting nightlife. With both traditional and modern elements blended seamlessly together, Valencia is a vibrant destination that is waiting to be discovered.

For additional information about immersion travel, truly experiencing European cultures, or the fall promotion, contact Dorioara Pinku or visit http://www.amerispan.com

About AmeriSpan:

A US-based, International Education Company that provides a wide range of travel immersion experiences in Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean, Asia, the Middle East. 24,000 people of all ages have participated with AmeriSpan. Language Immersion Programs; Volunteer & Internship placements; Teen options & international summer camps; Academic Study Abroad; Specialized programs combining language with dance, art, culture, cooking, sports, business, medicine, education, and social work.

Contact:

Dorioara Pinku

AmeriSpan

800-879-6640 ext 305

http://www.amerispan.com

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