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High Definition Golf? Becomes Supporting Partner of Golf Retirement Plus?

Posted on January 26, 2012 by

High Definition Golf™ Becomes Supporting Partner of Golf Retirement Plus™

(PRWEB) March 4, 2011

Interactive Sports Technologies™, the makers of High Definition Golf™ simulators, is pleased to announce that it has become a Supporting Partner of The PGA of America’s Golf Retirement Plus™ program. PGA Professionals will now have the opportunity to earn personal retirement incentives when doing business with High Definition Golf™, a recognized category leader in the golf simulator industry.

“The PGA of America welcomes High Definition Golf as a partner in the Golf Retirement Plus Program,” said PGA President Allen Wronowski. “Their support of the long-term financial goals of PGA Professionals showcases a commitment to the golf industry by a company that is on the cutting edge of technological advancements for the game. We are very excited by High Definition Golf’s dedication to The PGA and our 27,000 PGA Professionals.”

Founded in 1977, Golf Retirement Plus is a supplemental retirement program for PGA Professionals and apprentices, GCSAA Superintendents and CMAA Club Managers, which allows them to make their own contributions or have their employers contribute to their Golf Retirement Plus Account on their behalf. PGA Professionals may also earn personal incentives by participating in Golf Retirement Plus Sponsor Programs.

“We are very honored and excited to join the PGA family as a Supporting Partner of Golf Retirement Plus™,” said Todd Richardson, Interactive Sports Technologies President and CEO. “It truly aligns with our goals and vision as an organization to promote the game and support PGA Professionals at facilities nationwide. High Definition Golf™ is much more than a golf simulator. It is a unique and complete platform for golf instruction, practice, club fitting and recreational play, designed to enhance these experiences.”

Created with PGA Professionals in mind, High Definition Golf™ has developed a totally integrated professional golf instruction studio which is easy-to-use, completely modular in design and includes diagnostic tools for detailed shot analysis, video swing analysis, swing dynamics and weight transfer/balance analysis. These professional-grade tools operate seamlessly from a single computer system, providing comprehensive data collection and various simultaneous display options. The system also generates a variety of performance reports that are customizable and can be uploaded to “Player Lockers” – a new web portal that the student can use to access and review lessons, statistics, video swing files and club fitting information, as well as sign up for tournaments and league play.

All HD Golf™ simulators also include a sophisticated and complete club fitting solution. Using this advanced tool, club fitters can study the data they receive and then make recommendations based on key performance indicators that can now be captured and displayed by the simulator. The HD Golf™ club fitting software uses the simulators advanced computer vision technology to make a series of highly accurate measurements in “real-time,” which are then displayed on the simulator touch screen and large display screen for instant feedback. Using the intuitive user interface, the club fitter can track every club, shaft or even golf ball being tested and will allow the club fitter to gap every club in their client’s bag. As a result, the client will be rewarded with a bag full of clubs that fit well and are fine-tuned for their level of play.

High Definition Golf™ pioneered computer vision technology for the golf simulator industry, and their systems make more measurements more accurately than any other simulator currently on the market. These include distance (carry and roll), ball speed, club-head speed, efficiency (“smash factor”), launch angle, swing-path (outside/in, inside/out), club head angle at impact, ball position (re: club-head at impact) and the very important ball spin and spin axis. The simulator will also measure angle of attack, club head acceleration, position of maximum club head speed, club head speed at impact and swing tempo. HD Golf™ is also the only simulator with the unique capability to dynamically measure shaft flex and load factor, allowing club fitters to make precise shaft recommendations.

For more information on High Definition Golf™ and their support of Golf Retirement Plus™, please call High Definition Golf™ at 1-866-323-0095 or email sales@hdgolf.com.

About The PGA of America

Celebrating its 95th year, The PGA of America has maintained a twofold mission of its founders: to establish and elevate the standards of the profession and to grow interest and participation in the game of golf.

By establishing and elevating the standards of the golf profession through world-class education, career services, marketing and research programs, The PGA enables its professionals to maximize their performance in their respective career paths and showcases them as experts in the game and in a multi-billion dollar golf industry.

By creating and delivering dramatic world-class championships and exciting and enjoyable promotions that are viewed as the best of their class in the golf industry, The PGA of America elevates the public’s interest in the game, the desire to play more golf, and ensures accessibility to the game for everyone, everywhere. The PGA of America brand represents the very best in golf.

About High Definition Golf

High Definition Golf™ is the only golf simulator that looks and plays like the real thing. Spectacular photo-realistic capabilities capture the true beauty of some of the world’s most renowned golf courses including: Pebble Beach Golf Links, Pinehurst, Kiawah Island, Spyglass Hill, Doral, Harbour Town, Troon North, Bethpage, Banff Springs and many others. Revolutionary image processing software combines high resolution digital imagery and satellite data into 3D models of golf courses that not only look real – they are completely accurate everywhere on the course. Every tree, bunker and hazard is faithfully reproduced exactly as you would see it playing the actual course! This has made HDG a favorite in golf academies, luxury homes, indoor golf centers, golf course clubhouses, recreation centers, hotels & resorts. For more information please visit http://www.HDgolf.com.

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SLAPPA and Professional eSports Team SK GAMING Sign Partnership Agreement

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

SLAPPA and Professional eSports Team SK GAMING Sign Partnership Agreement

Charlotte, NC (PRWEB) February 7, 2010

SLAPPA Distribution, maker of high quality CD cases, backpacks, laptop cases and gamer cases, today announced they have signed a 1-year partnership agreement with professional eSports organization SK Gaming. Together the companies will be co-developing and co-marketing new gaming gear for professional gamers, and SLAPPA will be the official storage bags for SK’s highly competitive pro teams.

“SK Gaming is one of the premier teams in the pro gaming circuit, and we are stoked that SLAPPA is now their official bags and cases,” said Dominick Martinetti, SLAPPA’s President. “We both bring so much to the table; SK has a tremendous stable of pro-gamers and so much insight into the pro gaming world, and SLAPPA has extensive experience in making the highest quality cases and bags for professionals. I expect that together we will bring outstanding new products to fruition and change the gaming market.”

SLAPPAs HardBody PRO CD cases, DVD cases and gear bags are well known in the DJ and pro-audio world, and are highly acclaimed for offering ultimate protection for digital gear. In 2009 the company expanded it’s line of backpacks and laptop bags for gamers, and recently added an artist collection of PSP cases and DS cases, bringing unique designs to its gamer series.

“We are excited to team up with SLAPPA and we’re very excited about the new products we are currently working on with our new partner,” said Alexander T. Müller, Managing Director of SK Gaming. “As always, we never cease to look for new and innovative partners to create bold products with, and we definitively have found a very innovative partner in SLAPPA. We are sure the eSports community will love the new SK editions of products that we are developing with SLAPPA.”

The first co-branded products are expected to hit the market in April of this year, and will include backpack and shoulder bag models. SK’s players and management will play a key role in developing and promoting these new products through their website and at the many events and tournaments they attend.

For more information on SLAPPA gear, visit http://www.slappa.com.

About SLAPPA

SLAPPA’s line of cd cases, dvd cases, gaming cases, laptop bags and backpacks are made with the highest quality materials, unique designs and patented technologies that when combined together, “break the mold” in a category otherwise flooded with mundane products. For more information please contact SLAPPA at slappa(dot)hq(at)slappa(dot)com.

About SK Gaming

SK Gaming is an international multi-gaming organization, gathering together not only the top players of each gaming discipline but also nurturing upcoming talent and making them the stars of today. The people behind the SK Gaming brand have all one thing in common: they share a huge passion for eSports, the desire to be the best at all times and the will and ambition to work at it every day. For more information please contact SK Gaming at press(at)sk-gaming(dot)com

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Founders of Chrome Embark On A New Mission In San Francisco

Posted on January 24, 2012 by

Founders of Chrome Embark On A New Mission In San Francisco

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) February 19, 2010

Mission Workshop is a San Francisco based company located in the heart of the Mission District. The company was born from over 15 years experience designing and manufacturing messenger bags and clothing. The founders of the bag company Chrome opened Mission Workshop in October of 2009 and just released their first backpack called “the Vandal”.

The Vandal is a weatherproof backpack designed for cyclists and anyone else that relies on their bag to get them through the day. It’s big enough to handle your daily gear and expands for additional cargo when needed. The Vandal’s expansion system gets bigger without using extra fabric and seals flat to disappear when not needed.

According to co-founder Bart Kyzar, “Most people prefer as small of a pack as possible but regularly need extra carrying capacity. Even with a full load, the Vandal can expand to accommodate an additional bag of groceries or a case of your favorite brew. It easily turns from 1200 cubic inches into 2200 cubic inches on the fly.”

The pack incorporates three built in compartments. The main roll top compartment is large and has RF welded seams making it completely waterproof. The middle compartment is perfect for a laptop and the smaller compartment is designed for personal organization. In addition to these, the expandable area is always ready for use when needed.

The Vandal has also stepped up the design on the backpack harness by integrating a frame sheet and fiberglass rods for support and comfort. This makes the Vandal much more comfortable than other cycling packs and has given it enhanced stability under heavy loads. The Vandal is PVC free and only uses fabrics coated with urethane. In addition to the environmental benefits, urethane coatings are much tougher than PVC and better retain their waterproof capabilities.

Specs:

    Weatherproof Capacity: 1200 cubic inches
    External Cargo Expander 1000 cubic inches
    Materials: Urethane Coated Nylon (pvc free)
    Load Suspension: LDPE Frame Sheet with Fiberglass Stays
    Removable waist strap with optional load bearing waist belt

Retail Price: $ 229 Made in the USA with a Life Time Warranty

Mission Workshop Products are sold online at http://www.missionworkshop.com and through select retailers nationwide.

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Education Through Tennis — Helping Kids Fulfill their Dreams

Posted on January 22, 2012 by

Education Through Tennis — Helping Kids Fulfill their Dreams

DTEF Clinic Accra , Ghana.

Parrish, FL (PRWEB) March 10, 2011

Donkor Tennis and Education Foundation (DTEF) has been keeping busy with some exciting projects over the past few months! One of the most exiting of these has been the recent start of construction on a facility in Ghana, West Africa that will be the first Tennis and Education facility of its kind in the country.

This Tennis and Education facility will consist of five hard courts, one of which will be a stadium court with flood lights and seating, and one clay court. The facility will also include changing rooms, a gym, offices, and parking and of course, classrooms for the players.

Thanks to the generous donations that we have received so far, building has begun with foundations being laid and a security wall being built to surround the land. We have also connected water pipes to the land with electricity to follow. We are currently attempting to purchase building materials such as iron rods, cement, bricks, sand and blocks to enable us to get the courts and classrooms started.

One bag of cement costs $ 8 and one truck load of sand is $ 60 dollars. We estimate needing at least 50 more truck loads of sand to complete the project. We are so excited to see that our facility is now in progress and want to give a heartfelt thanks to everyone who has supported us with donations.

Other exciting news is that we are now offering a unique opportunity for companies interested in immortalizing their support of our cause. For a $ 25,000 donation, we will build and name a court after your company so that everyone who plays and learns there will know just how much you care.

On a similar note, DTEF is proud to share that our number one sponsor and special advisor, Sonia Jones, has generously offered to sponsor the building of the fitness/workout portion of the facility which will include Patch Fitness obstacle courses. Below is a description of the Patch Fitness program submitted by the man who created it:

“The Patch Fitness exercise program was developed 16 years ago on the jumps inside an equestrian arena and then was moved to a custom obstacle course next to a tomato patch. The athletes endearingly referred to this course as “The Patch”–thus Patch Fitness was born.

The best way to describe Patch Fitness is for you to close your eyes, and while they’re closed, take yourself back to when you were 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10 years old. You are playing on the Jungle Gym, monkey bars, a pile of rockes, mound of dirt on a log or some old tires. You have no inhibitions or restrictions. You duck, jump, crawl, climb, leap and roll around on whatever it is. Your creativity allows you to make up each move as the challenge presents itself. You don’t know you’re not supposed to be able to do these things, you just do them.

Exercising on the Patch Obstacle course allows one to develop muscular strength, muscular endurance, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility and body composition. Patch exercises are done on both the Outdoor and Indoor Patch “O” Course. The Outdoor Course consists of a series of suspended wooden beams of different heights that are used for vaulting and jumping and other athletic maneuvers. The Indoor Patch was designed to replicate the Outdoor Course. Collectively, they bring over 30 years of fitness and physical therapy product expertise to the table.”

“The Patch” is a revolutionary work out method designed and created by Pete Egoscue. It is an obstacle course style fitness system that helps strengthen the body, whilst also helping to prevent injury and restoring function. The patch can be used for all ages of children but at the same time can be intensified to provide the results demanded by professional athletes.

Donkor Tennis and Education Foundation is pleased to have the opportunity to provide this kind of fitness program to the children who will use our facility.

Education is the number one priority for DTEF. We want to help our students to gain the best education possible. Our planned education program will include instruction in life skills, manners, respect, basic math and English, computer skills, and team work, as well as possible scholarship opportunities to a college in the USA for our elite players. DTEF will be focusing on making sure our players not only perform well on the court but also in the classroom, maximizing their potential to go to college and better themselves and their community.

Since our last event in Ghana we have received some awesome feedback from some of our young competitors who took part in our two day clinic/tournament. It seems the Foundation has created a tremendous buzz with the kids who have been asking, “When is the next event happening?” We want to continue to provide these kids with the opportunity to play tennis, which gives them a focus and something to look forward to. One child at the clinic who was given a racket by the foundation was seen putting a small padlock on the strings. When asked what he was doing the child replied,” It is so nobody can use my racket and break the strings”. To host these events at our own facility is a dream for us that we hope can be realized with the help of generous sponsors.

Construction on this amazing facility would never have begun without the support of individuals and companies who believe in giving the children of Ghana a safe, clean and educational environment to develop, grow and become the best that they can be. Thank you for your compassion and your continued commitment to our vision!

http://www.donkorfoundation.org

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SailorBags Unveils Resort-Ready Sailcloth Travel Gear

Posted on January 19, 2012 by

SailorBags Unveils Resort-Ready Sailcloth Travel Gear

Rochester, NY (PRWEB) March 8, 2010

The durability of real, custom-woven sailcloth meets fashion and function with SailorBags’ http://www.sailorbags.com new spring 2010 line–perfect for day trips, airplane travel or general use around the waterfront. The SailorBags spring line features nautical gifts for less than $ 20 with coordinating items for children, electronics, and wine.

Gift ideas for under $ 20:

    Mini Tote: Match Mom and Dad’s sailcloth bags with one just the right size and weight for a child to carry. Or, adults can enjoy one as a small carry-on. Retail price: $ 19.00.
    Toiletries Kit (Dopp Kit): The SailorBag version of the original small toiletry “Dopp Kit” is a great place to stow toothbrushes, tweezers or emergency items. It coordinates with a SailorBags duffle or tote. Retail price: $ 19.00.
    Stow Bags: For onboard stowage of tools, toys, beach wear–or, as a reusable lunch bag. Retail price: $ 19.50 large/$ 17.50 medium.
    Wine Bag: A unique hostess gift for your nautical friends. Dress up a wine or sparkling water bottle–tie a square knot for a bow and your sailcloth gift wrapping is finished. Retail price: $ 10.00.

Resort-ready; water friendly:

Family Electronics Bag: The Family Electronics Bags safeguards a single-lens reflex (SLR) camera, lenses or other electronic gear such as a laptop. Available in the following colors: White/Blue trim; True Red/Grey trim and Nautical Blue/Grey trim. Retail price: $ 79.00.
Zipper Purse: Fashion comes ashore with the first SailorBags handbag. Just the right size for adventures off the dock. Retail price: $ 34.00.

SailorBags backpacks, totes, handbags and more can be purchased and personalized with your name or initials, your boat name and hailing port, or even custom logos for individuals, sports teams, and college/university or business names.

For example, Rafaella Ready To Go deli in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, uses SailorBags CoolerBags as a unique way to sell take-out lunches/dinners. According to owner, Julie Kablouti, “If you’re spending the day on someone’s boat, you should plan to bring something as a nice gesture. Our quick food selections presented in a beautiful SailorBag turn an everyday meal at the beach into a special gift.”

The SailorBags line of products can be purchased at http://www.sailorbags.com and in retail stores, gift boutiques and marine shops across the country. Regular product pricing starts at $ 17.50. Wholesale pricing is available for qualifying orders.

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Sumo Folding Furniture Cubes at the International Home & Housewares Show

Posted on January 18, 2012 by

Sumo Folding Furniture Cubes at the International Home & Housewares Show

San Francisco, Calif. (Vocus) March 9, 2010

Sumo, the leading consumer brand from Mobile Edge, announces the launch of their Folding Furniture Cubes into the Home and Housewares market. Sumo is leveraging its success in the college dorm and juvenile markets with a logical extension into the home and housewares channels. Sumo will be featuring our products in the Clean & Contain area (Booth N7028) March 14th through 16th at the International Home & Housewares Show at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL. The International Home & Housewares Show is the premier home products specialty show and attracts thousands of international buyers from the top retailers.

“The International Home & Housewares Show gives us exposure to all the premier international home retailers at one event,” said Jim Hart, Sumo’s co-founder. “Our distinctive Sumo logo is always well received, and fits perfectly into this channel. We are confident the attending retailers will love our products, and our brand, which will help us grow in this channel for years to come.”

Sumo has applied the same fresh approach it has taken in its lifestyle carrying cases to the home market. Sumo has built a quality folding storage solution that is made of furniture quality fiberboard covered in a highly durable fabric, which offers over 2.8 cubic feet of storage space in a fun, colorful cube that will enhance any décor.

“The Sumo Cubes offer a unique alternative to home storage,” said G. David Cartwright, President and CEO of Mobile Edge. “We’ve taken a simple design and made it colorful and fun, offering a furniture quality solution that works in any dorm room, kids room or even your living room.”

The Sumo brand is well known for our Tough Love approach to design; offering innovative color options in alternative materials. Our San Francisco roots keep us on the leading edge of the latest consumer product trends. Our brand is quirky, funny, and resonates emotion with our customers. Our products are tough, unique, and fresh.

About Mobile Edge & Sumo

Mobile Edge is the industry leader in innovative and stylish laptop computer carrying cases and travel accessories. The company is committed to the highest quality standards in every case that it produces, from women’s briefcases, portfolios and totes, to men’s messenger bags, backpacks, Netbook cases and their new ScanFast? Checkpoint Friendly Laptop Collection. Recently acquired Sumo is a lifestyle brand with San Francisco roots focused on fashion forward products that break the mold and offer alternatives to the boring and mundane. Both Mobile Edge and Sumo offer the strongest product warranty in the industry. Available online at mobileedge.com and sumolifestyle.com

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Sumo Lifestyle Carrying Cases at the International Home & Housewares Show

Posted on January 16, 2012 by

Sumo Lifestyle Carrying Cases at the International Home & Housewares Show

Sumo Lifestyle Image

San Francisco, Calif. (Vocus) March 10, 2010

Sumo, the leading consumer brand from Mobile Edge announces the launch of their Lifestyle Carrying Cases into the Home and Housewares market. Sumo’s fashion forward duffels and totes are a natural for the home and housewares channels. Sumo will be featuring our products in the Clean & Contain area (Booth N7028) March 14th through 16th at the International Home & Housewares Show at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL. The International Home & Housewares Show is the premier home products specialty show and attracts thousands of international buyers from the top retailers.

Sumo has applied the same fresh approach it has taken in its other product categories and is bringing it to the home market. Sumo lifestyle cases fill a void in this category that today’s women are looking for. Our duffels and tote are stylish, but constructed of premium & durable water-resistant ballistic nylon to take whatever the road dishes out.

“The Sumo Lifestyle Cases expands this category and offers women more choices,” said G. David Cartwright, President and CEO of Mobile Edge. “We’ve combined functional designs with quality materials, in sizes and colors that compliment today’s active women’s lifestyle.”

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New Backpack for Cyclists Sends a Polite Message to Motorists: ’3 Feet Please’

Posted on January 15, 2012 by

New Backpack for Cyclists Sends a Polite Message to Motorists: ’3 Feet Please’

The “3 Feet Please” Backpack

Tallahassee, Fla. (PRWEB) March 22, 2010

Safe Cycling, LLC announced today the addition of a durable, visible and practical backpack for cyclists with the polite, clear and bold words “3 Feet Please” on the motorist seen side to help remind motorists to give cyclists at least 3 feet clearance when passing them from the rear.

The idea for placing the “3 Feet Please” message on the back of cycling jerseys and now the backpacks came to cyclist and company President Joe Mizereck when he was nearly hit by two motorists on one of his rides. “I told myself that’s it, I need to do something,” said Mizereck. “Since Florida has a ‘3 foot clearance’ law I decided to place the words “3 Feet Please” on the back of a cycling jersey to let motorists know that cyclists need at least 3 feet clearance when passing.”

The company is shipping jerseys and backpacks to cyclists around the world and they are reporting back to Mizereck that, “More motorists are giving them more space more often.” “It’s working,” said Mizereck. “Lives are being saved. And that’s our goal.”

Key features of the new backpack:

-Made of tough, water resistant Cordura fabric. Durable enough to withstand daily commutes in rain or shine.

-Designed to allow quick access to items that may be needed during riding, while not disturbing contents.

-Padded internal pouch for secure transport of a normal sized laptop.

-Reflective taping on straps to increase visibility from both passing and oncoming traffic.

-Loop on front can hold a flashing LED safety light.

-Separate bottom compartment allows wet or dirty clothes to stay separate from clothing and electronics in main compartment.

-Internal organizer pocket and key clip.

-Side mesh pockets store food items, gloves or water bottles.

-Accommodates most hydration systems (sold separately); held in place within a Velcro secured compartment behind the back panel. Tube held in place by a loop on the right shoulder strap.

In 2008 in the United States, 716 bicyclists were killed (2.1% higher than 2007) and an additional 52,000 were injured in traffic crashes (21% higher than 2007). Bicyclist deaths accounted for 2 percent of all traffic fatalities, and bicyclists made up 2 percent of all the people injured in traffic crashes during the year. The state of Florida saw the greatest loss of lives with 125 cyclists killed in 2008.

Fifteen states have laws requiring motorists to give cyclists and in many cases all other vulnerable road users at least 3 feet clearance when passing from the rear. Mississippi became the 15th state recently when Gov. Haley Barbour signed into law the John Paul Frerer Bicycle Safety Act, named after a Tupelo teen who died while cycling in August. Mizereck points out, “The value of this law is found in using it as a tool to educate motorists on what is and is not a minimum safe passing distance. It’s not about issuing tickets. The key thing for a motorist to remember is if you cannot give a cyclist at least 3 feet clearance when passing, you wait until you can. Simple– 3 Feet Please.”

The cost of the backpack is $ 85 with free shipping. To order one, go to: http://www.3feetplease.com. Questions? Contact: Joe Mizereck at 1.800.761.0907.

RoadGuardian.com, 3FeetPlease.com and pleaselook.com are initiatives of Safe Cycling, LLC and are focused on making riding a bicycle safe and fun.

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New NRMA Insurance Research Shows Thieves on the Hunt for Tunes and Snaps

Posted on January 13, 2012 by

New NRMA Insurance Research Shows Thieves on the Hunt for Tunes and Snaps

NRMA Insurance QLD

(PRWEB) April 2, 2010

Queensland burglars continue to cash in on our technology obsession, with digital cameras and MP3 players topping a thief’s wishlist, according to new research from NRMA Home Insurance.

The insurer is reminding Queensland households to take extra care with home security over the Easter break, especially if going away.

NRM Insurance Corporate Affairs Manager Sue Hawkins said much of our new technology was proving a treasure trove for thieves because it was portable, popular and easy to pawn.

‘Most of the items that make the top 10 on a thief’s wish list can be stowed in a backpack, which means a burglar can get in and out of a home quickly and easily with quite a stash if the opportunity presents itself,’ she said.

‘We encourage everyone to lock up when ever they leave home, whether it’s for five minutes or a week. Thieves only need a few minutes to break-in and grab your valuables.’

Ms Hawkins said households should ensure they had home contents insurance, and to make sure it was updated in line with significant purchases, such as televisions.

NRMA Home Insurance recommends the following home security tips this Easter:

Lock the house every time you go out;
If you are going away, ask a trusted neighbour to keep an eye on your house and collect mail;
Keep your home looking lived in with open blinds and timer switches on lights;
Never leave a message on your answering machine saying you are not home;
Keep your car keys safe and not in any obvious places – burglars could steal your car;
Secure garages and garden sheds and remove valuables from your garden.

Top 10 stolen items from Queensland homes in 2009:

1. Digital cameras

2. MP3 players

3. Cash

4. Watches

5. Laptop computers

6. Jewellery (other than rings, watches & necklaces)

7. Televisions

8. Rings

9. Sunglasses

10. Clothing and shoes

*Based on NRMA Insurance Home Contents claims data sourced in February 2010 for the Financial Year 2008 – 09.

NRMA Insurance QLD is a leading insurance provider, offering car insurance quotes home insurance, motorcycle insurance, travel insurance, business insurance, boat insurance, health insurance and caravan insurance in Queensland.

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Announcing a New Series of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom

Posted on January 12, 2012 by

Announcing a New Series of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom® “Hands On” Workshops at a City Near You.

Jerry Courvoisier, George Jardine, Michael Clark, Nevada Wier

Santa Fe, NM (PRWEB) April 5, 2010

Said Courvoisier, “My colleagues and I offer the best value and most information in this field: a serious 2-day hands-on workshop for just $ 395. Our workshops offer an experiential, personalized, interactive approach to learning. Participants bring their laptops with the current version of Lightroom installed and we dig in straight away with practical applications for the software and workflow time-saving tips. We like to say, ‘You’ll learn by doing, then walk away knowing.’ This approach is essential to personalizing your own digital workflow.”

Adobe Lightroom allows users to download, organize, manage, develop, and present digital photography using their own laptops. It is considered essential for today’s digital photography workflow.

In addition to Courvoisier, Lightroom Workshops are led by George Jardine, one of the original Adobe Lightroom team members; Michael Clark, internationally published extreme sports and outdoor photographer; and Nevada Wier, award-winning photographer, specializing in documenting the remote corners and cultures of the globe. Each expert brings his or her own award-winning digital photography skills as well teaching experience from leading hundreds of workshops worldwide.

More information can be found at http://www.lightroomworkshops.com. Online registration discounts are available for members of camera clubs, professional photography organizations, and photography students.

About the Lightroom Workshop 2010 Experts

Jerry Courvoisier

As the former Digital Programs Director at the Santa Fe Photographic Workshops for 14 years, Jerry has guided hundreds of amateurs, celebrated pros, and leading corporations into the digital age. He is one of the world’s leading experts on digital imaging technologies.

His skills go beyond digital imagery to photography, imaging application instruction, and image asset management. As a technology writer, and self-avowed digital gadget addict, Jerry’s writing has appeared in the pages of Professional Photographer, Shutterbug, and Rangefinder Magazines. his current book “Lessons in DSLR Workflow with Lightroom and Photoshop” is available through Peachpit Press in English and Spanish. http://www.jerrycourvoisier.com

George Jardine

George first joined Adobe Systems in 1993, and in 2003, he began work on the Lightroom project. George’s work has appeared in Sports Illustrated, Better Homes and Gardens, Interior Design magazine, and many other national publications. George currently teaches workshops, consults for digital photographers, and is a freelance video producer. Please visit his website: http://www.mulita.com/blog/

Michael Clark

An internationally published outdoor photographer since 1996, specializing in adventure sports, travel, and landscape photography, Michael produces intense images of extreme athletes pushing their sports to the limit. Since 2003, Michael has worked with high-resolution digital cameras.

Michael was featured in Outdoor Photographer (September 2001), Nikon World Magazine (Summer 2006), and New Mexico Magazine (2007) for his work with extreme sports. He contributes to National Geographic, National Geographic Adventure, Sports Illustrated, Outside, Men’s Journal, Backpacker, Outdoor Photographer, Digital Photo Pro, Climbing, Alpinist, Rock and Ice, Bike Magazine and The New York Times, among many others. Michaels book “Adobe Photoshop Lightroom: A Professional Photographer’s Workflow” is available online through his web site at http://www.michaelclarkphoto.com/workflow.html

Nevada Wier

An award-winning photographer specializing in documenting the remote corners and cultures of the globe, Nevada’s journeys have taken her throughout Southeast Asia, India, China, Nepal, Africa, New Zealand, Central Asia, Mongolia, South America, and beyond.

Her work is represented for licensing by Getty and Corbis, and she has been published in numerous national and international publications, including: NG Adventure, Geo, Islands, National Geographic, Outdoor Photographer, Outside, and Smithsonian.

She was a frequent photographer on Canon Photo Safaris (OLN & ESPN) and a regular guest on The Travel Channel. Please visit her website: http://www.nevadawier.com/

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