ORTEC Mobile Provides Real-time Visibility, Reduces Costs

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) February 22, 2012

ORTEC, a global software and resource optimization provider, and Xata Corporation, a leading provider of intuitive, automated fleet management software solutions to the trucking industry, today announced enhancements to ORTEC Mobile, an advanced routing and scheduling software featuring mobile POD, DOT compliance and GPS capabilities. ORTEC Mobile helps users reduce miles and costs through route compliance; increase customer service levels; gain real-time visibility of fleet operations via GPS; provide digital POD and electronic invoicing to help reduce Days Sales Outstanding (DSO); and help comply with CSA regulations.

Eden Prairie, MN-based Xata delivers real-time critical information on vehicle and driver performance, making it easy for fleet managers, dispatchers and drivers to collect, sort, view and analyze data to help reduce costs and increase safety and compliance. Xata was the first to provide paperless driver logs, exception-based fleet management and learned standards for accurate business intelligence. Xata’s products seamlessly combine enterprise software, onboard computing, real-time communications and global positioning to provide an enterprise-wide logistics management solution for trucking operations.

“ORTEC and Xata are each leaders in innovation and dedicated to providing customers with enterprise software solutions that cover all the bases,” said Christian Schenk, vice president of market development and product marketing, Xata. “ORTEC Mobile covers everything…it’s cutting-edge, one-stop shopping for your fleet.”

ORTEC’s software solution achieves both static and dynamic, cost-efficient transportation schedules. The ORTEC Mobile solution ensures route compliance and provides customers with the ability to manage real-time events by exception. ORTEC Mobile also provides customers with vastly improved dispatch and real-time capabilities. Optimizing routes reduces overall transportation costs by minimizing fuel, repair, maintenance and labor expenses. The enhanced software provides real-time updates for events such as resource status and location, changes due to real-time occurrences and improved communications with resources in the field.

“ORTEC Mobile makes ‘management by exception’ a daily reality, not a dream,” commented Corné Aantjes, ORTEC’s CEO of the Americas. “We empower our customers, enabling them to detect operational problems in real time and correct them immediately. The global recession has led to employees taking on more roles and responsibilities, so delegating tasks to software that manages by exception frees up employees to focus on customer service. ORTEC Mobile helps our customers reach higher service levels, improve transportation network by reducing mileage and fuel consumption and, importantly, comply with CSA and DOT HOS regulations.”

Compliance Safety Accountability (CSA) Update

(Source: The McCart Group)

Previously named CSA2010 (Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010), CSA is a proactive initiative to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of FMCSA’s enforcement and compliance program. Work on this program began in 2004 as an effort by the enforcement community to use resources wisely. Prior to CSA, only 2% (12,000) of all motor carriers could be reached for a compliance review. CSA allows for more contact with more motor carriers in real-time, with emphasis on those carriers who are exhibiting problems in safety. It works as follows:

    Uses all roadside inspection results and crash reports to identify safety deficiencies
    Employs a wider array of interventions tailored to problems instead of solely the time-intensive Compliance Review process
    Enables more carriers to be contacted earlier
    Requires sustained accountability of carriers and increases accountability of drivers

About ORTEC

ORTEC is a leading provider of strategic, tactical and operational route planning and scheduling, services planning, and pallet and load building software solutions. Our solutions and consulting services result in optimal route plans, real-time fleet scheduling and visibility, more efficiently built pallets and fuller truckloads. In addition, ORTEC solutions enable increased delivery forecasting accuracy and improved customer service. ORTEC provides best-of-breed, custom-made and SAP-embedded and certified solutions, supported by global strategic partnerships. In the area of advanced planning solutions, ORTEC has over 1,350 customers worldwide, over 550 employees and offices in Europe, North America, Asia and the Pacific Region. For more information about ORTEC visit http://www.ortec.com/us.

About Xata

Xata Corporation provides intuitive, automated fleet management software solutions to the trucking industry. By delivering real-time critical information on vehicle and driver performance, Xata makes it easy for fleet managers, dispatchers and drivers to collect, sort, view and analyze data to help reduce costs, increase safety and compliance, and improve customer satisfaction. Xata’s award-winning solutions include 1) XataNet, a full-featured, enterprise-wide solution that helps private and for-hire fleets drive continuous improvement, and 2) Xata Turnpike, a technologically advanced, low-cost, easy-to-install solution that runs on drivers’ existing cell phones, smartphones and tablet computers. Both solutions help fleet managers and drivers meet established and emerging electronic onboard recorder (EOBR) regulations. For more information, visit http://www.xata.com or call 1.800.745.9282.

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Jersey City, NJ (PRWEB) February 21, 2012

At this year’s Toy Fair, there were plenty of moving, light-up gadgets to catch one’s eye. But over the last 109 years since the very first Toy Fair in 1903, the finds that have stood the test of time are classic, long-lasting toys. The toys educators are looking for are not flashy; they are creative, inspiring, well made and timeless.

RosieHippo.com, an online retailer of natural, earth-friendly toys, introduces SPORTOS™ Build-A-Sport Blocks™, an innovative, one-of-a-kind block set developed by Rosie Hippo owner Kimberly Bloom to engage children’s brains and bodies at the same time.

“The new SPORTOS™ block set was designed to provide a new angle on a classic toy. Classic building blocks provide hours of creative imaginative play. These Build-A-Sport Blocks™ allow children to create what they see in the world of sports and recreate what they do on the playground and playing fields,” says owner Kim Bloom. Bloom said that the new block set is quickly climbing to the top of the retailer’s “customer favorite” list because it is engaging, inspiring and teaches children about so many different sports, including those that will be seen in the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London.

With SPORTOS™, children can create, evaluate and imitate. These blocks let children build designs of their favorite international sports with 71 blocks and 48 design cards made of sustainable rubber wood. A combination of straight and curved block pieces allow children to recreate the shapes made by athlete’s bodies engaged in different sports. Children can create an athlete dunking a basketball, craft a soccer player about to kick a goal, design a duo of volleyball players spiking and passing the ball and construct a skier crouching to take a jump. Children enhance fine motor skills and pattern recognition while creating block figures, and then augment gross motor development as they get up and move little arms and legs into different shapes to recreate what the block sports figures do.

“The best approach to learning is multifaceted, and SPORTOS™ are a fun and creative way to supplement teaching about different sports played around the world, as well as the sports children already know and love,” said Bloom. “In our family, we love to create with SPORTOS™ blocks, imitate the sports motions and then log on to PBS Kids (Kids World Sports) to learn more about some of the sports my son is not as familiar with. He will certainly be ahead of the game knowing all about the Olympic sports by the opening ceremony this summer!” SPORTOS™ provide hours of great fun and make a wonderful activity for a family Olympic Games watching party.

Other best-selling products at Rosie Hippo are heirloom-quality classics—including doll furniture, play kitchens handmade of pinewood by Amish craftsmen – as well as wooden animals, block sets, puzzles and vehicles.

“We place great emphasis on offering creative learning packages, such as music, art, and family learning. Items like our fairy and princess costumes, felt and wool tea set, and vegetable rattles encourage pretend play,” said Bloom. “With our Fair Trade music package, the entire family can play together, each with a different instrument, which parents find a fun way to teach children about other cultures and being kind to the environment by using sustainable products.”

All toys sold by Rosie Hippo are produced under conditions that are fair to workers and kind to the environment using materials such as sustainable wood, organic fabrics, or recycled materials.

To receive more information and notices on discounts, sales, and contests, visit RosieHippo.com and join the website’s email list and become a fan of Rosie Hippo at facebook.com/RosieHippoToys.

About Rosie Hippo

Rosie Hippo is a leading online retailer of unique, classic and heirloom quality natural toys that allow children to play, learn and grow. The hand selected toys and games are appropriate for children of all ages and for entire families to enjoy. The wide variety of toy types include dolls and dollhouses, building toys, toy trains, toy cars, toy trucks, games, puzzles, arts and crafts, push and pull toys, stuffed animals, rattles, balls, blocks, pretend play and more. Rosie Hippo can be found at http://www.rosiehippo.com. Inspired children. Happy planet.

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LIVE+ 20/20 Transmitter

Waterloo, Ontario (PRWEB) February 21, 2012

Dejero, creator of the award-winning bonded wireless video transmission solution, announces the world-wide launch of its latest product, the Dejero LIVE+ 20/20 Transmitter. Running the latest LIVE+ Version 2.6 software, this next generation video over cellular transmission device packs incredible HD and SD broadcast performance with ultra low sub-second latency into a smaller, ruggedized briefcase.

The LIVE+ 20/20 Transmitter allows customers to instantly transmit broadcast-quality live video through bonded LTE/4G/3G/Wifi/LAN networks at a fraction of the cost and complexity of satellite and microwave trucks. Transmission quality of the LIVE+ 20/20 Transmitter challenges all competing solutions while delivering reliability that is second to none with Dejero supported modems and airtime.

The announcement follows a tremendously successful year for Dejero, in which numerous tier-1 broadcasters, top news agencies, digital media publishers, sports leagues, and government organizations have become loyal Dejero customers. “The LIVE+ 20/20 Transmitter raises the bar for live video broadcast transmissions around the world”, said Dan Mance, Dejero CEO. “ Together with our web-based LIVE+ Cloud Manager, our customers can deliver high quality live broadcasts from anywhere to any device, all within an easily managed environment. Smaller, faster, more affordable, and now with less than 30 seconds of start-up time and sub-second latency, the LIVE+ 20/20 Transmitter allows our customers to transmit live video quicker and easier than any other product on the market.”

Some feature highlights of the portable LIVE+ 20/20 Transmitter with LIVE+ Version 2.6 software include:

    Smaller, ruggedized briefcase design maintains a safe distance from operator
    Connect directly to SDI, Analog or HDMI cameras
    Start-up time of less than 30 seconds
    Two button operation: Power and Transmit
    Audio Talkback (IFB) support allows discrete audio feeds to be sent to operator’s earpiece for monitoring and cueing
    Go Live! or Store and Forward for later broadcast
    Auto-adapt HD or SD transport resolutions based on network conditions

Request a LIVE+ 20/20 Demo

To request a demonstration or trial of the Dejero LIVE+ 20/20 Transmitter, visit: http://dejero.com/launch/register

Register for an Upcoming Webinar

See the solution in action and learn how easy it is to use the LIVE+ 20/20 Transmitter and LIVE+ Cloud Manager! Register for an upcoming Dejero webinar:

Tuesday March 6, 2:00 PM EST – eventbrite.com/event/2956493953

Thursday March 8, 11:00 AM EST – eventbrite.com/event/2957468869

About Dejero

Dejero, based in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, expands newsgathering capabilities and is redefining live broadcasting through its LIVE+ portable uplink solutions. Broadcasters can now instantly transmit broadcast-quality live video through cellular networks without the cost or complexity of satellite/microwave trucks or the effort of implementing dedicated towers. Innovative engineering from wireless experts combined with input from experienced broadcasters have produced the Dejero LIVE+ solutions. The revolutionary product gives greater mobility, including access to locations such as airports, high security areas, rooftop events. LIVE+ solutions can even broadcast from moving vehicles and in extremely harsh weather environments.

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Richmond, VA (PRWEB) February 08, 2012

Shockoe Commerce Group, LLC (http://www.shockoecommerce.com) is pleased to announce the addition of Red Rock Products, Inc. (http://www.redrockproductsinc.com) to its family of multi-channel wholesale and retail businesses. This acquisition complements Shockoe Commerce’s acquisitions of Yoga Direct and Yoga Accessories and positions the company as a leading supplier within the attractive and growing yoga products market. Red Rock Products supports a healthy, active lifestyle by supplying yoga, meditation, spiritual, wellness, orthotic, orthopedic, and holistic living supplies to practitioners and studios alike. Terms of the transaction are not disclosed.

Shockoe will manage Red Rock’s existing e-commerce platforms, which include http://www.everythingyoga.com, a yoga clothing, mat, and accessories retailer; http://www.bestinsoles.com, a direct-to-consumer seller of orthotic products; http://www.footrite.com, a site that focuses on foot care and pain relief; and http://www.bestswimming.com, a site that provides swim gear to individuals and clubs throughout the nation. Shockoe plans to leverage the resources of these businesses with those of its other portfolio business units to pursue continued growth in its core, as well as new, markets.

“Red Rock Products and its portfolio of health and wellness companies are leaders in the online yoga and orthotics markets,” said Patrick Galleher, Managing Director of Boxwood Capital Partners. “We look forward to adding their products to Shockoe Commerce’s existing businesses to provide the widest selection, best customer service, and most competitive pricing available. Together with Yoga Direct and Yoga Accessories, Shockoe Commerce is positioned to take its presence in the fitness market to the next level.”

“We are pleased to see Red Rock join Shockoe Commerce Group’s portfolio of health and fitness companies and look forward to its future under new ownership,” said Tom Amon, CEO of Red Rock Products. “We believe that Shockoe Commerce is well positioned to grow the companies we have built.”

About Red Rock Products, Inc.:

Red Rock Products (RedRockProductsInc.com) is an online retailer serving the health and fitness markets. Red Rock Products operates seven e-commerce sites: EverythingYoga.com, BestInsoles.com, BestSwimming.com, Medibrace.com, Footrite.com, FitnessToys.com, and InsolesFast.com. The company prides itself on distributing top quality products from leading manufacturers from around the world.

About Shockoe Commerce Group, LLC:

Shockoe Commerce is a portfolio company of Boxwood Capital Partners, a private equity firm based in Richmond, Virginia. Our partners and investors have significant operational, internet, finance, technology, sales, and marketing experience, and are focused on building a portfolio of businesses which wholesale and retail consumer non-durable products across several categories including food & beverage, office supplies, lifestyle and fitness. Shockoe Commerce Group’s portfolios of businesses include Coffee Wholesale USA (CW-USA.com), Snack Warehouse (SnackWarehouse.com), Office Saver (OfficeSaver.com), Yoga Direct (YogaDirect.com), Yoga Accessories (YogaAccessories.com), and websites from the newest acquisition of Red Rock Products, Everything Yoga (EverythingYoga.com), Best Insoles (BestInsoles.com), Best Swimming (BestSwimming.com), Footrite (Footrite.com), MediBrace (Medibrace.com), Fitness Toys (FitnessToys.com), and Insoles Fast (InsolesFast.com). All of these companies provide a wide selection of top quality products; superior customer service, competitively low prices, and a convenient outlet for customers to access all of their product needs.

About Boxwood Capital Partners, LLC:

Boxwood Capital Partners is a private equity firm focused on investing in and acquiring profitable lower middle market companies with defensible competitive advantages and attractive growth prospects in a variety of industries such as ecommerce, manufacturing, business services, distribution, consumer products and services, and opportunistic situations. Our professionals have direct operating experience and thus bring value-added expertise with respect to business development, operations, technology, implementation, and finance.

Contact: Patrick Galleher

Phone: (804) 343-3441

pgalleher(at)boxwoodpartnersllc(dot)com

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The November/December issue of Eucalyptus magazine is available online and in stores.

Los Gatos, CA (PRWEB) October 28, 2011

Eucalyptus magazine, the only lifestyle magazine that focuses exclusively on health, wellness and green living in the San Francisco Bay Area, has just released its November/December 2011 issue. Feature stories include pieces on eco-apparel, eco-cleaning for the holidays, and the annual Eucalyptus Gift Guide. The Grown Local department profiles the Straus Family Creamery. The Green Tips section gives suggestions on going green for the holidays. The new issue of Eucalyptus is now online at http://www.eucalyptusmagazine.com/NovDec11 and available from over 350 Bay Area merchants.

“From all of us at Eucalyptus magazine, we wish you a happy and healthy holiday season,” said Michaela Marek, publisher and founder of Eucalyptus.

Clothing is a popular holiday gift, but the manufacturing process can have significant social and environmental costs. For people looking to support responsibly made eco-apparel, the issue features an article on businesses devoted combining style with sustainability. Amour Vert makes garments from “peace silk,” which, unlike traditional silk manufacturing, does not kill silkworms. Athletes will want to check out Greenlight Apparel, which makes fair-trade-certified athletic clothes from recycled polyester and organic cotton, and Good Gear, which uses renewable, chemical-free bamboo to make its running shorts and tees. Other featured eco chic companies use beneficial fibers like hemp and organic cotton, and even create new garments out of Goodwill finds.

People expecting company for the holidays will want to make sure their homes are spic and span. But on top of all the other stress and headaches of the season, who has time to do a deep clean? Eucalyptus offers a handy guide to Bay Area eco-cleaning companies that can clean up a house without dirtying the environment. While traditional carpet cleaning involves heavy chemicals and a lot of water, several local companies offer greener alternatives, such as natural enzymes, lower amounts of water, or hypoallergenic cleansers with no VOCs. Featured house cleaning companies are responding to consumers’ concerns about safety and environmental issues by using nothing but nontoxic, green-certified cleaning products; mapping out cleaning routes to minimize driving; and using carbon offsets for miles driven.

The holiday issue wouldn’t be complete without the Eucalyptus Gift Guide, a collection of gifts everyone can feel good about giving. Kids will love a huggable plush sea otter holding a sea star, and the proceeds benefit the Monterey Bay Aquarium. For stunning and unique jewelry gifts, Third Eye Pinecones creates pendants from cross-sections of conifer pinecones, inlaid with gems, crystals, shells, and fossils. Smartphone cases by Pong Research not only protect phones when they’re dropped, they also redirect cell phone radiation away from the head without interfering with signal levels.

“I love the annual gift guide; last year I took the recommendations and purchased several gifts for my friends. I am looking forward to it again,” said reader Monika Cervena.

Elsewhere in the new issue, a profile of the Strauss Family Creamery in coastal Marin County, the first certified organic dairy in western US, proves that California does have some happy cows. These bovines are fed grass or organic vegetarian feed and raised without hormones or antibiotics. Some of their waste funneled into a methane digester that powers the farm, some is composted. The milk and cream is all organic and non-GMO certified.

The issue also offers Green Tips on the holiday season, including giving time instead of presents, wrapping gifts with materials already found in the house, and using seasonal spices and oils to scent the house. Green Tips also air on two radio stations: MIX 106.5 and 94.5 KBAY.

In honor of the November/December 2011 issue, Eucalyptus is offering a subscription sale: 50% off a one-year subscription. Subscribers can get 6 issues for only $ 12. More info at http://www.eucalyptusmagazine.com/subscribe.

For more information about the November/December issue of Eucalyptus, or for information about any of Eucalyptus magazine’s products or services, call them at (408) 335-4983 or view them on the web at http://www.eucalyptusmagazine.com.

About Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus is the San Francisco Bay Area’s resource for green and health-conscious lifestyles. Through the print publication, website and networking events, Eucalyptus shares knowledge and inspires readers to celebrate their health, support local businesses and surrounding communities, and protect the environment. Since its first publication in 2009, Eucalyptus has been well-received by the health-conscious and green living community and industry. Eucalyptus is the winner of the 2010 Apex Awards for Publication Excellence for green publications and the 2010 Gold MarCom Award for green publications. The magazine is available at over 350 locations in the Bay Area and online at http://www.eucalyptusmagazine.com.

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(PRWEB) February 13, 2012

Parents and parents-to-be looking to stretch their family budget need only look to a new online consignment alternative and auction site to buy or sell maternity clothing, toys, and children’s items — all at a fraction of what they’d pay in retail stores.

Parents-Marketplace.com offers the budget savvy the chance to buy and sell their maternity, baby and children’s items through free unlimited listings and with no consignment or auction fees. A variety of well known designer clothes, furniture, toys and baby equipment can all be found for sale, with new items added daily by users.

“We wanted a website that made it simple for parents to use,” said the site’s co-founder, Shannon Harvey, “and we wanted them to look to us as a go-to source for saving money, finding bargains, and stretching their family dollar.”

For parents looking to outfit a nursery or clean out a toy box, Parents-Marketplace.com is a one-stop shop and kids consignment boutique. The user friendly store makes buying and selling items as simple as possible — the site features tips on placing listings and even offers a handy resource so that sellers know how much to charge for items. Merchandise can be placed for sale locally or nationally, and clearly defined categories help both sellers and buyers find one another.

Items can be listed for sale or auction under a number of categories including furniture, clothing, activities, toddler gear, room decor and many others.

For a reasonable fee, sellers can easily upgrade their listing placement or feature the listing in bold so that buyers can find their merchandise quickly and efficiently.

For additional information regarding Parents-Marketplace.com, a maternity, baby and kids consignment boutique alternative, or for media interviews, please contact Shannon Harvey or Kristopher Bunney, 484-905-2421, info(at)parents-marketplace(dot)com.

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Openbravo Partner of the Year

Hopkinton, MA (PRWEB) February 14, 2012

Transitional Data Services (TDS) has been recognized by Openbravo as “Partner of the Year” for the second consecutive year. This award is based on the continued success TDS has demonstrated in deploying and supporting Openbravo Agile ERP across North America.

Paolo Juvara, Openbravo CEO commented: “Based on outstanding performance in the USA and Canada, I am delighted to once again recognize TDS as Openbravo Partner of the Year in North America. The TDS team consistently excels in supporting some of the largest and more complex ERP deployments using Openbravo in e-commerce, manufacturing, government and service industries.”

Unveiled at the launch of Openbravo 3 in 2011, Openbravo’s Agile ERP approach is a significant departure from mainstream ERP, which requires companies to invest large sums in inflexible, monolithic systems. Unlike conventional ERP, Openbravo can be rapidly deployed and then extended over time with pre-packaged modules or plug-in customizations as required by business needs. Agile ERP from Openbravo is designed to enable business ability, increase productivity, and help companies realize proven ROI on their EPR investment.

“Openbravo 3 has been a game changer with broad customer appeal and has definitely moved Openbravo up-market,” said Eric Kraieski, Vice President of Enterprise Applications at TDS. “Our diverse clients share a common and overwhelming desire for agile, cost effective solutions that can grow with them over time. The pace of change is relentless and Openbravo’s ability to adapt while remaining efficient provides tremendous advantages to these businesses.”

In addition to this award, TDS is an Openbravo Gold Partner and has developed many Openbravo add-ons, integrations and customizations for manufacturing, warehouse, ecommerce and service deployments. TDS offers a full suite of consulting, deployment and operational support services to help companies evaluate and deploy Openbravo ERP and other open source enterprise applications.

About TDS

Transitional Data Services provides independent assessments, improvements and operational support for IT including enterprise applications and infrastructure migrations in hybrid deployment environments. The TDS Enterprise Applications group leverages open source components and an agile deployment model to achieve rapid and lasting business value.

TDS clients include Kayak.com, Boston Red Sox, SAIC, Liberty Mutual, Devon Energy and many other companies of all sizes. What these diverse clients share is a common and overwhelming desire for flexible, cost effective solutions that can grow with them over time.

For more information visit: http://www.transitionaldata.com.

About Openbravo

Openbravo, “The Agile ERP Company,” is the leading provider of commercial grade open source ERP software. Openbravo has been downloaded over 2M times and is currently in use in over 50 countries. The Openbravo platform is highly customizable and extensible using a plug-in / modular architecture. This plug-in architecture allows customers to customize Openbravo to support unique business requirements and take advantage of pre-integrated third party extensions available from the Openbravo Exchange. The Openbravo exchange now includes over 400 extensions, connectors and functional modules and continues to grow every day.

TDS, Transitional Data Systems and the TDS logo are trademarks of Transitional Data Services, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

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The Krazy Coupon Lady’s Heather Wheeler and Joanie Demer

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) February 17, 2012

Millions of people across the nation flock to the The Krazy Coupon Ladies, for advice on saving money on groceries and household items. But now, the extreme couponing experts are finding and sharing savings tips on everything from clothing, to furniture and more.

“What good is saving all that money on groceries when you’re going to turn around and blow it on other areas?” asks Heather Wheeler, Krazy Coupon Lady co-founder. She and her coupon cohort, founder Joanie Demer agree: “In this economy, you can maximize every dollar by following a few smart steps. And, who can’t stand to save another dollar or two?”

The Krazy Coupon Ladies will add the following categories to their money-saving website:

Style- Love Joe’s Jeans and Tory Burch flats? The KCL’s know how to get the look for less. Why spend up to $ 500 a day at a salon when you can do many of the same treatments at home?

At Home- Readers will be saving in the suburbs with posts such as the “Knockout Knockoffs”: Best furniture and home décor knockoffs from Pottery Barn, Restoration Hardware and more.

Travel- There’s no need to spend a fortune on activities while traveling. Check out KCL before heading on vacation for discount airfare and secrets to affordable activities around the globe.

Family- Keep kids dressed to the nines and family living like kings all without busting a shoestring budget. This section will also include fun ideas about “repurposing” household items into new toys.

Finance- Practical tips directed at men and women looking to boost income from home. Learn the secrets to becoming a mystery shopper or how to generate extra cash by joining consumer panels and taking online surveys.

About The Krazy Coupon Lady

Joanie Demer and Heather Wheeler, founders of TheKrazyCouponLady.com, are two stay-at-home moms on a mission to help families save $ 10,000 in a year. Once college roommates, Joanie and Heather now balance their booming business along with pull-ups and sippy cups. They are both passionate about empowering women to take control of their financial lives and have fun at the same time. Co-authors of “Pick Another Checkout Lane, Honey,” their website reaches to over 2 million unique visitors/month and they have surpassed 559,000 Facebook followers. Joanie and her husband, an active duty member of the military, currently reside in California with their son and daughter. Heather and her husband, live in Idaho with their two sons and are currently expecting their third child.

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Founded in 1957, 2012 marks the 55th year of business for Portland-based, US Outdoor Store.

Portland, OR (PRWEB) February 14, 2012

Founded in 1957, 2012 marks the 55th year of business for the US Outdoor Store. The company originally sold used government-issue surplus gear. It has evolved to a diverse offering of sportswear and equipment for men, women, and kids. It sells a wide range of brands for surfing, snowboarding, skiing, climbing and backpacking products.

The company remained at its old location until 1987, when product lines expanded and warranted a move to a larger space just one block south. As of 2012, there are 30,000 square feet of retail space at the US Outdoor Store’s Portland location. The US Outdoor Store offers outdoor gear from major brands like The North Face, in addition to clothing, camping equipment, travel guides, accessories, and luggage.

The online store http://www.usoutdoor.com opened in 1996 and customers benefit from free shipping, no sales tax on orders over $ 40.00 throughout the lower 48 states and representatives who are experienced in outdoor sports to answer gear questions.

Rob Solomon, Owner of the US Outdoor Store, said, “My great-grandfather opened the US Outdoor Store in 1957 and we have grown into an eclectic collection of the best brands in outdoor gear, including: Arcteryx, Mountain Hardwear, The North Face, Burton Snowboards, Black Diamond, Osprey, Dakine, Oakley, Marmot, Lib Tech, K2, Salomon, Volcom, Quiksilver, Billabong and Volcom.

Other types of gear sold by the company include navigation aids like GPS and other electronics, mountain climbing equipment such as protective gear, ropes, pulleys, and harnesses, and various kinds of skateboards, wet suits, and winter supplies like Burton snowboards, and other brands. The website provides a personal shopping cart for purchasing any of the company’s products online. Regular deals and access to the company blog are featured directly on the homepage.

“We are proud to have been in business for so long and to continue serving a diverse customer base. Outdoor sports remain popular and our mission of continued sales and growth remains strong,” added Solomon.

Visit http://www.usoutdoor.com for more details and to browse the extensive catalog of outdoor gear from the US Outdoor Store.

About US Outdoor Store

US Outdoor Store was founded in 1957 and has grown to serve enthusiasts of snow, water, and land sports across the Pacific Northwest and the rest of the United States, as well as international destinations. The company maintains a large retail website and employs customer service people experienced in selling as well as using outdoor sporting goods. It sells men’s, women’s, and children’s sportswear, equipment, and clothing that is durable enough for outdoor use.

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Jensen Beach, FL (PRWEB) February 09, 2012

Since their launch nearly two years ago, Mens-Wedding-Rings.com (MWR) has become one of the most talked-about online stores in the world of men’s jewelry, and they are already known among wedding planners as an excellent resource for affordable wedding bands. Of all the ring collections for sale at MWR, stainless steel wedding bands are the most competitively priced; plus, the enhanced assortment of rings offers something for every man’s taste. From stainless steel cross rings and polished grooved wedding bands to black stainless steel CZ rings and more, the selection of wedding bands in this durable metal is hard to beat anywhere.

Two-tone gold plated rings are shown alongside gorgeous stainless steel Celtic knots and edgy black stainless steel wedding bands; but one of the best kept secrets at MWR is the price. Most of these rings are priced well under $ 30 each, so some men choose a few different rings and switch off from time to time. This online retailer makes it easy to make returns and exchanges, plus they offer a lifetime warranty on every ring they sell. Most of the rings sold at Men-Wedding-Rings.com are priced well below retail, and they are usually shipped out on the same day or the next day after the order is placed.

One of the main reasons for the dramatic success of Mens-Wedding-Rings.com is their dedication to making sure their inventory reflects the styles and metals that customers want to buy. Owners Roy and Judy Devine are constantly looking for ways to enhance their selection of traditional and alternative wedding bands. The newest stainless steel wedding bands includes rings that are grooved, polished, brushed, inlaid with mesh, carbon fiber, wire and enamel; giving men a better selection than almost any other jeweler.

When shopping for men’s wedding rings, men prefer a retailer that has an impressive selection of rings at reasonable prices, but they also want to find a ring that fits. With their vast inventory of large size rings, MWR offers men a better chance to find everything they want in one place. MWR may be famous for their designer collections, or popular for their competitive prices on gold and platinum, but now they will also be the destination for men’s stainless steel wedding bands.

The current assortment of rings in hypoallergenic stainless steel includes eternity bands with CZs, hammered wedding rings, Christian wedding bands and several two-tone styles. Since celebrating their first anniversary last September, Mens-Wedding-Rings.com has already added numerous new ring collections to their inventory. Now, in addition to their expansive collections of rings in gold, platinum sterling silver, titanium, tungsten, cobalt, palladium and Argentium Silver, this new designer collection of hypoallergenic stainless steel wedding bands gives shoppers another good reason to shop here. An unparalleled selection and affordable prices have attracted many new customers to the MWR, but it is the customer service and the quality of their products will keep them coming back.

About Mens-Wedding-Rings:

Mens-Wedding-Rings.com is a niche online jewelry store for men’s wedding rings and bands. In this specialized retail environment, customers find the best quality men’s traditional and alternative wedding rings. From major designer bands in traditional and alternative metals to non-designer rings in stainless steel, titanium, tungsten, sterling silver and cobalt, Mens-Wedding-Rings.com is a one-stop source for men’s wedding bands and rings. Owners Roy and Judy Devine make it their goal to ensure their customers are completely satisfied, so they only sell high quality rings at excellent prices. All of their rings come with a 100% satisfaction guarantee, and their customers have come to expect the highest standards of service, selection and quality when they shop at Mens-Wedding-Rings.com. MWR offers the best selection of men’s wedding rings on the Internet, many of which are available through size 20.

Contact information:

Roy & Judy Devine, Owners

Mens-Wedding-Rings.com

800.676.0363

http://www.mens-wedding-rings.com

Email: roy(at)mens-wedding-rings(dot)com

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