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      <title><![CDATA[Celebrating the Best of British – the 2010 British Hairdressing Awards Finalists Announced ]]></title>
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We are delighted to inform you that the 2010 British Hairdressing Award's finalists have just been announced.  Salons and stylists from across the UK entered the British Hairdressing ...]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Good afternoon,<br />
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We are delighted to inform you that the 2010 British Hairdressing Award's finalists have just been announced.  Salons and stylists from across the UK entered the British Hairdressing Awards but only the best have made it through.<br />
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Please see the press release below detailing the finalists. The winners will be announced at a glittering ceremony on November 22nd 2010 at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel.<br />
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For more information on the finalists or the British Hairdressing Awards please get in touch.<br />
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The anticipation and waiting is over for hairdressers throughout the UK, as Hairdressers Journal International has announced the finalists for the nine regional and six specialist categories in the British Hairdressing Awards 2010. Launched in 1984 by Hairdressers Journal International and sponsored for the past 26 years by Schwarzkopf Professional, the awards celebrate and reward the best of British hairdressing creativity, and have become affectionately known as  the ‘Oscars’ of the hairdressing world.  <br />
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To enter the competition, hairdressers working in salons throughout the United Kingdom have to submit four images, which fulfil the competitions criteria. Depending on the hairdresser’s location, they can enter their regional category – Eastern, London, Midlands, North Eastern, North Western, Northern Ireland, Scottish, Southern or Wales & South West. If their talents lie within a particular discipline, they are also able to enter one of the six specialist categories – Afro Hairdresser of the Year, Artistic Team of the Year, Avant Garde Hairdresser of the Year, Men’s Hairdresser of the Year, Newcomer of the Year or Schwarzkopf Professional British Colour Technician of the Year. <br />
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The first round judging takes place to establish the six finalists in the regional and specialist categories. Members of the British Hairdressing Awards Hall of Fame, along with previous British Hairdressing Award winners are invited to judge the work submitted. Judges cannot confer during the judging process and each mark all entries independently. The points are handed to a team of independent auditors, who then process the results to ascertain the six finalists in each category. <br />
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In addition to the 15 regional and specialist categories, the most hotly contested award is for the British Hairdresser of the Year title. Entry to this award is by nomination only, and in 2010 there are seven nominees for the title –  Errol Douglas, Tim Hartley, Mark Hayes, Akin Konizi, Angelo Seminara, Phil Smith and Gary Hooker & Michael Young.<br />
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“Each year the standard of entries in all categories becomes more creative and inspirational,” comments Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of Hairdressers Journal International, Jayne Lewis-Orr. “British hairdressing is perceived throughout the world as being the best, and the British Hairdressing Awards recognise and reward creativity and excellence in all hairdressing skills.” <br />
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To go forward to the second round, the six finalists in each category have to produce a second set of four images, which will then be judged as a complete set of eight. The same guidelines are adhered to as before, with the winner being announced at the biggest event in the hairdressing industry’s calendar, a glittering awards dinner presented by a leading media personality – the British Hairdressing Awards at the Grosvenor House Hotel, a JW Marriot Hotel, London on Monday 22nd November 2010. <br />
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2010 British Hairdressing Awards Finalists <br />
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•	Regional Finalists <br />
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Eastern Hairdresser of the Year <br />
Christopher Appleton, George’s Hairdressing, Leicester<br />
Simon Cawthorne, Cawthorne & Wright, Rutland<br />
Terri Kay, Mark Leeson Hair, Body & Mind, Mansfield<br />
Neil Smith, Barrie Stephen Hair, Anstey<br />
Hayley Welling, Cienté, Berkhamsted<br />
Anne McGuigan, Anne McGuigan Hair & Beauty, Leighton Buzzard<br />
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London Hairdresser of the Year <br />
Darren Bain, HOB Salons, Baker Street<br />
Sean Dawson, HOB Salons, Camden<br />
Andrew Heasman, RUSH, Victoria<br />
Skyler McDonald, seanhanna, Putney<br />
Desmond Murray, Atherton Cox, Marylebone<br />
Jamie Stevens, Errol Douglas, Knightsbridge<br />
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Midlands Hairdresser of the Year<br />
Sarah and Adrian Bowron, Aesthetics, Solihull<br />
Anya Dellicompagni, Francesco Group, Stafford<br />
Nick Malenko and Royston Blythe, Royston Blythe, Wolverhampton<br />
Lewis Moore and Jacky Crosby, Francesco Group, Streetly<br />
Katie Mulcahy, Lisa Shepherd Salons, Birmingham<br />
James Whyte, Soul Hair, Chester<br />
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North Eastern Hairdresser of the Year <br />
Adele Bourne and Rebecca Dickenson, The Vanilla Rooms, Bawtry<br />
Joseph Ferraro, Halo, Harrogate<br />
Hannah Gordon, Paul Gordon, Scunthorpe<br />
Sarah Sumner, Hooker & Young, Jesmond<br />
Alexander Turnbull, Alexander Hair and Beauty, Hull<br />
Jill Watkins-Wright, Watkins Wright Hairdressing, Thirsk<br />
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Northern Ireland Hairdresser of the Year <br />
Julian Dalrymple, The Sitting Room, Ballymena<br />
Kevin Kahan, Kevin Kahan, Bangor<br />
Keith Kane, Keith Kane Hair International, Belfast<br />
Sharon Malcolm, Sharon Malcolm Hairdressing, Newtownards<br />
Andrew Mulvenna, Andrew Mulvenna Hairspa, Belfast<br />
Joanne O’Neill, Joanne O’Neill Hairdressing, Dunloy<br />
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North Western Hairdresser of the Year <br />
Carly Aplin, CRC Cutting Room Creative, Leeds<br />
Harry Boocock, The Hair Studio, Leeds<br />
Jamilla Paul, Jamilla Paul Hair & Beauty, Rochdale<br />
Sharon Peake, Ethos Hairdressing, Manchester<br />
Gary Taylor, Edward and Co, Brighouse<br />
Melenie Tudor, En Route Hair & Beauty, Wakefield<br />
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Scottish Hairdresser of the Year <br />
Philip Bell, Ishoka, Aberdeen<br />
Nelson Brown, Browns, Dumfries<br />
Suzie McGill, Rainbow Room International, Uddingston<br />
Kay McIntyre, McIntyre’s, Dundee<br />
Thomas McMillan, Cox McMillan, Bothwell<br />
Janer Stewart, Angels, Aberdeen<br />
Karen Thomson, KAM Hair and Body Spa, Lossiemouth<br />
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Southern Hairdresser of the Year<br />
Leo Bancroft, Leo Bancroft, Weybridge<br />
Seung Ki Baek, RUSH, Epsom<br />
Robert Kirby, Sanrizz, Southampton<br />
Victoria Nebbett, Monroe Hairdressing, Leatherhead<br />
Gary Russell, The Chapel, Tunbridge Wells<br />
Bruno Marc Giamattei, Marc Antoni, Henley-on-Thames<br />
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Wales & South West Hairdresser of the Year <br />
Craig Chapman, Craig Chapman Salon, Launceston<br />
Melanie Giles, Melanie Giles, Bath<br />
Daniel Neaves, DKN Hair, Salterton<br />
Ken Picton, Ken Picton, Cardiff Bay<br />
Louise Smith, Toni & Guy, Salisbury<br />
Scott Smurthwaite and Will Eagles, Cream, Gloucester<br />
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•	Specialist Categories <br />
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Afro Hairdresser of the Year, Craig Chapman, Craig Chapman Salon, Launceston<br />
Junior Green, Junior Green Hair and Beauty, London<br />
Kim Johnson and Michelle Sultan, Hype Coiffure, London<br />
Jamie Stevens, Errol Douglas, London<br />
Michelle Thompson, Francesco Group, Stafford<br />
Sandra Webb, Sandra Webb Hair & Beauty, London<br />
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Artistic Team of the Year<br />
Bloww Hair & Urban Spa, London<br />
HOB Salons, London<br />
Hooker & Young, Newcastle-upon-Tyne<br />
Mark Leeson Hair, Body & Mind, Mansfield<br />
Rainbow Room International, Glasgow<br />
RUSH, London<br />
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Avant Garde Hairdresser of the Year<br />
Craig Chapman, Craig Chapman Salon, Launceston<br />
Efi Davies, Toni & Guy, Covent Garden<br />
Skyler McDonald, seanhanna, Putney<br />
Leonardo Rizzo, Sanrizz, Knightsbridge<br />
Indira Schauwecker, Toni & Guy, Covent Garden<br />
Anne Veck, Anne Veck Salons, Oxford<br />
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Men’s Hairdresser of the Year<br />
Kerry Hayden, Atherton Cox, London<br />
Brett MacDonald, SACO, London<br />
Jorych Marsili, Toni & Guy,Canary Wharf, London<br />
Jim Shaw, Essensuals Men, Billericay<br />
Jamie Stevens, Errol Douglas, London<br />
Ross Strong, D & J Ambrose, Pinner<br />
Jody Taylor, Toni & Guy, London<br />
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Newcomer of the Year<br />
Kelly Craven-Salvatelli, Toni & Guy, Salisbury<br />
Ashley Gamble, Royston Blythe, Wolverhampton<br />
Costa Phouli, RUSH, Epsom<br />
Jasmine Redston, RUSH, Croydon<br />
Dan Spiller, Marc Antoni, Fleet<br />
Matt Stopps, RUSH, Walton-on-Thames<br />
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Schwarzkopf Professional British Colour Technician of the Year <br />
Stuart Bane, D & J Ambrose,Pinner<br />
Karen Dodds, CRC Cutting Room Creativ, Leeds<br />
Mark Leeson, Mark Leeson Hair, Body & Mind, Mansfield<br />
Christel Lundqvist, HOB Salons, London<br />
Carly Roberts, Marc Antoni, Fleet<br />
Tim Scott-Wright, Lisa Shepherd Salons, Birmingham<br />
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For press enquiries on the British Hairdressing Awards please contact Alison Jameson, or Rachael Grieve at Alison Jameson Consultants on 00 44 131 621 7210, fax 00 44 131 621 7215 or email; <a title=Sends&nbsp;email&nbsp;to:&nbsp;alison href="mailto:alison@alisonjamesonpr.com">alison@alisonjamesonpr.com</a><br />
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<a title='Goes&nbsp;to&nbsp;website&nbsp;of:&nbsp;www.britishhairdressingawards.com' href='http://www.britishhairdressingawards.com' target='_blank'>www.britishhairdressingawards.com</a><br />
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      <title><![CDATA[For one Stop Shopping for all things Tasty and Beautiful, along comes FoodAdo]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Gourmands, foodies and small producers everywhere will be excited to hear about the launch of new on-line food community FoodAdo.com 

The team are scouring the UK for what they feel are some the best...]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Gourmands, foodies and small producers everywhere will be excited to hear about the launch of new on-line food community FoodAdo.com <br />
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The team are scouring the UK for what they feel are some the best of British artisans, working with the finest ingredients. <br />
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For small artisan producers, passionate about their products, FoodAdo gives them the opportunity to break into a wider market place. <br />
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Whether it’s a rare goats cheese for a dinner party, a gift of the highest quality chocolate, or a box of yummy brownies for a children’s birthday, FoodAdo hopes to provide something for everyone. <br />
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FoodAdo is the brainchild of London based Paul Boyce. The idea for the business came about when his local deli stopped stocking his favourite brand of raw organic chocolate, due to lack of shelf space. A self-confessed foodie, after a successful career in software development, Paul was looking for something new to turn his hand to.<br />
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“I turned 40 and had decided to take three months sabbatical in Lisbon. I had a fabulous quality of life (as well as amazing food) and the space to decide on what I really wanted to do.  Eventually, I knew I wanted to create an organic small-scale business that would help other businesses.”<br />
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You have only got to notice the growth in Farmers Markets, waiting lists for allotments, organic veg box schemes, and interest in local food sourcing, to realise that what we eat is incredibly important to the British Public, and with FoodAdo Paul has a winning idea. <br />
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FoodAdo looks after everything from marketing to e-commerce, while its selected producers do what they do best: producing fantastic food and developing new exciting recipes. <br />
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“FoodAdo brings the freshest food on the web - because it comes straight from the people who make it!”<br />
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Vist <a title='Goes&nbsp;to&nbsp;website&nbsp;of:&nbsp;www.foodado.com' href='http://www.foodado.com' target='_blank'>www.foodado.com</a><br />
For general enquiries please contact <a title=Sends&nbsp;email&nbsp;to:&nbsp;hello href="mailto:hello@foodado.com">hello@foodado.com</a><br />
Tel: 0208 1332123<br />
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For PR enquiries: contact Emma Fernandez at <a title=Sends&nbsp;email&nbsp;to:&nbsp;pr href="mailto:pr@foodado.com">pr@foodado.com</a><br />
Tel: 07849748434<br />
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      <title><![CDATA[Jedi or Sith? Decide You Must!]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The innovative publishing teams of Penguin and Penwizard have come together to produce the first ever personalised Star Wars™: The Clone Wars™ book.  This is the first book to offer Star Wars and ...]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The innovative publishing teams of <a href='http://www.penguin.com' target='_blank'>Penguin</a> and <a href='http://www.penwizard.co.uk' target='_blank'>Penwizard</a> have come together to produce the first ever <a href='http://www.penwizard.co.uk/clonewars' target='_blank'>personalised Star Wars™: The Clone Wars™ book</a>.  This is the first book to offer <a href='http://www.starwars.com/theclonewars/' target='_blank'>Star Wars and Clone Wars fans</a> the opportunity to appear in print alongside their favourite heroes and villains.  This <a href='http://www.penwizardadmin.com/PR/CWbooks_1.jpg' target='_blank'>personalised book</a> follows the huge success of launch title <a href='http://www.penwizard.co.uk/Personalise-Book/Personalised-Peppa-Pig:-Your-child-and-Peppa-go-to-Playgroup.html?brandID=1&langID=GB&catID=&proID=701' target='_blank'>Peppa Pig: Go to Playgroup</a> in 2009.<br />
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<a href='http://www.penwizard.co.uk/clonewars' target='_blank'>The Way of the Warrior</a> is a thrilling story where a customised avatar draws upon all their skills and courage to outwit an evil bounty hunter. To create an avatar, the individual makes a choice between siding with the Republic to become a <a href='http://www.penwizardadmin.com/PR/JediCover.jpg' target='_blank'>Jedi</a> or joining the forces of darkness to adopt the guise of a <a href='http://www.penwizardadmin.com/PR/SithCover.jpg' target='_blank'>Sith</a>. The book is personalised by selecting facial features along with hair style and colour to create an avatar likeness. The customised character will appear throughout the story alongside iconic figures such as Yoda, Anakin and Count Dooku.  If it’s a gift then there’s also an option to include a personal message. <br />
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Perfect for The Clone Wars fans of all ages, <a href='http://www.penwizardadmin.com/PR/CWARSpages.jpg' target='_blank'>The Way of the Warrior</a> will be available from August priced £14.99 plus postage and packing. Books are printed and delivered within 7 working days. <br />
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Please pre-register your interest at <a href='http://www.penwizard.co.uk/clonewars' target='_blank'><a title='Goes&nbsp;to&nbsp;website&nbsp;of:&nbsp;www.penwizard.co.uk/clonewars' href='http://www.penwizard.co.uk/clonewars' target='_blank'>www.penwizard.co.uk/clonewars</a></a> or contact:<br />
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Press Contact:<br />
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Kelly Boundy<br />
Penwizard Ltd<br />
T: 01306 876431<br />
E: <a title=Sends&nbsp;email&nbsp;to:&nbsp;kelly href="mailto:kelly@penwizard.co.uk">kelly@penwizard.co.uk</a><br />
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Notes to Editor:<br />
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About <a href='http://www.penwizard.co.uk' target='_blank'>Penwizard</a><br />
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Penwizard Ltd was established in 2004 and is considered the market leader in creating print on demand stories in which you can star in your own adventure.  Penwizard currently provides <a href='http://www.penwizard.co.uk/Personalised-Books/Personalised-Books.html?brandID=1&langID=GB&catID=1' target='_blank'>personalised publishing</a> for some of the biggest characters in children’s licensing including Fifi, Roary and Noddy. Penwizard’s personalised Noddy book won a British book design award.<br />
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About <a href='http://www.penguin.com' target='_blank'>Penguin</a><br />
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Penguin was established in 1935 and is one of the world’s leading consumer publishing businesses.  Penguin publishing comprises the following imprints: Allen Lane, Fig Tree, Hamish Hamilton, Michael Joseph, Penguin, Penguin Classics, Puffin, Viking, Ladybird, Sunbird, Frederick Warne and BBC Children’s Books. Penguin has offices in 15 countries and is part of the international media company Pearson.<br />
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      <title><![CDATA[MOBILITY LOSS LEADS TO REDUCED PRODUCTIVITY AND EARNINGS ]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[New research investigating how mobility impairment affects the lives of those with multiple sclerosis (MS) has found a substantial impact on workplace productivity and earnings.  Almost three quarters...]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[New research investigating how mobility impairment affects the lives of those with multiple sclerosis (MS) has found a substantial impact on workplace productivity and earnings.  Almost three quarters (72%) of those surveyed said their mobility problems had a significant impact on their working lives and nearly two thirds (64%) reported losing earnings due to MS-related mobility issues.   <br />
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The survey, commissioned by Biogen Idec, examined the issue of mobility impairment in more than 430 people living with MS from six countries.  This research supports other previously conducted studies which have consistently found that mobility issues are a top concern for MS patients. <br />
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Of those who reported an impact on their working life, more than one third (39%) stated that mobility problems forced them to take time off of work – with some taking up to 40 days from work in the last six months.  However, it was encouraging that 83% of respondents felt their employer was supportive.<br />
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“The results of this survey reinforce our understanding that the loss of mobility is a leading concern for those diagnosed with multiple sclerosis,” said Professor Hans-Peter Hartung, Chairman of the Department of Neurology at Heinrich-Heine University, Düsseldorf, Germany.  <br />
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“We know that MS is a debilitating disease and these results implicate mobility loss as a primary driver in reduced productivity in the workplace.  As physicians, we must continue to explore methods and treatments to better manage the physical and psychological impacts from mobility impairment.”<br />
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The survey examined the life experiences of MS patients in Canada, France, Germany, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.  Biogen Idec continues to analyze the results and will continue to share data with the broader MS community. <br />
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About Biogen Idec<br />
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Biogen Idec creates new standards of care in therapeutic areas with high unmet medical needs. Founded in 1978, Biogen Idec is a global leader in the discovery, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of innovative therapies. Patients worldwide benefit from Biogen Idec's significant products that address diseases such as lymphoma, multiple sclerosis, and rheumatoid arthritis. For product labeling, press releases and additional information about the company, please visit <a title='Goes&nbsp;to&nbsp;website&nbsp;of:&nbsp;www.biogenidec.com' href='http://www.biogenidec.com' target='_blank'>www.biogenidec.com</a>. <br />
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Notes to editor:<br />
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Methodology<br />
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•	Research was conducted by an independent market research company. <br />
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•	Research was carried out between 4 June 2010 and 29 June 2010 utilizing a rigorous and robust questionnaire development process.  The questionnaire was validated to ensure compliance with ICC/ESOMAR Code on Market and Social Research (European research guidelines) and the Market Research Society Code of Conduct.  Please visit <a title='Goes&nbsp;to&nbsp;website&nbsp;of:&nbsp;www.esomar.org' href='http://www.esomar.org' target='_blank'>www.esomar.org</a> and <a title='Goes&nbsp;to&nbsp;website&nbsp;of:&nbsp;www.mrs.org.uk' href='http://www.mrs.org.uk' target='_blank'>www.mrs.org.uk</a> for more information<br />
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•	Respondents were recruited via a mix of patient group liaisons and online recruitment. International patient groups were utilized to recruit MS patients.  A network of contacts in each country was also approached.  The people invited to take part were pre-screened to ensure that they had been diagnosed with MS and fit the criteria for the research. <br />
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•	The survey was anonymous and completed online.<br />
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•	The survey sampled 436 people with MS from Canada, France, Germany, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.  They were selected at random to help ensure a result representative of the overall MS patient population.<br />
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Media contact: <br />
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Vicky Squires<br />
Tonic Life Communications<br />
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      <description><![CDATA[The Government has announcement its intention to scrap the default retirement age of 65, but plans to extend the state pension age have been met with dismay by the majority of the British public. In f...]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Government has announcement its intention to scrap the default retirement age of 65, but plans to extend the state pension age have been met with dismay by the majority of the British public. In fact, 65% say they can’t imagine anything worse than having to work until they are 70, according to research by distance learning provider Home learning College*. This sentiment peaks amongst 45 to 54 year olds, with 73% rejecting this idea. <br />
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‘Three score years and 10’ was once deemed the average life expectancy in western countries. This has increased to 80, according to World Bank figures, but that still only leaves 10 years for most people to enjoy the fruits of their labours. <br />
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Men are slightly more likely to welcome the idea of an increased state pension age, with 38% saying they would love to think they’ll still be working at 70. Only 32% of females shared this attitude. However, given the choice, 52% of men would like to retire by the age of 55, compared to just 44% of women. <br />
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Further research by Home Learning College suggests that having a new professional focus could make the idea of retiring later more attractive. Almost two fifths (39%) of those surveyed said they would want to change career if they thought they would have to work until they are 70.<br />
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“It’s never too late to start a new career,” says Dave Snow, Academic Director at Home Learning College. “As we progress through life we gain a wealth of proficiencies and experience that can be transferred to other roles. This knowledge can also be enhanced through targeted vocational study. <br />
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“Our own figures show that a strong interest from older students who wish to update their skills and re-training for completely different roles. For example, a quarter of people on one of our popular web design courses are aged over 55. Accounting and bookkeeping courses are also in high demand among this age group thanks to the opportunities for flexible working available to professionals in this sector. <br />
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“Clearly, a large number of people are investing in continued learning in order to stay competitive in today’s challenging economic climate. It is this attitude and commitment to further study that will make working beyond the official retirement age tolerable and hopefully even pleasurable.“<br />
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For details of all Home Learning College’s professionally accredited home study courses please visit <a title='Goes&nbsp;to&nbsp;website&nbsp;of:&nbsp;http://www.homelearningcollege.co.uk' href='http://www.homelearningcollege.co.uk' target='_blank'>http://www.homelearningcollege.co.uk</a><br />
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*Research conducted amongst 3,000 British adults in employment<br />
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ENDS<br />
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About Home Learning College<br />
Home Learning College is the largest vocational distance learning provider in the UK, and is accredited by the National Union of Students (NUS), allowing its 65,000 students to enjoy the discounts and services available with the NUS Extra Card.  <br />
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All Home Learning College courses lead to professional CV-enhancing, employer recognised qualifications, including AAT, Sage, CompTIA, Microsoft, ICB and CIW. Subjects covered include book-keeping, accounting, IT and computing, web design and many more.<br />
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Home Learning College students benefit from a dedicated in-house tutoring service and the Virtual Learning Community - an online learning environment which facilitates the delivery of course material and peer networking. <br />
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For more information on all Home Learning College courses visit <a title='Goes&nbsp;to&nbsp;website&nbsp;of:&nbsp;www.homelearningcollege.co.uk' href='http://www.homelearningcollege.co.uk' target='_blank'>www.homelearningcollege.co.uk</a>  <br />
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Follow us on Twitter @home_learning <br />
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Contact:<br />
Tor Goldfield<br />
Home Learning College Communications Manager<br />
Tel: 020 8676 6258<br />
Mobile: 07843 335606<br />
Email: <a title=Sends&nbsp;email&nbsp;to:&nbsp;tor.goldfield href="mailto:tor.goldfield@homelearningcollege.com">tor.goldfield@homelearningcollege.com</a><br />
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      <title><![CDATA[The Great Viagra Rip-Off: UK online erectile dysfunction clinic prices compared]]></title>
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Our researcher has visited each of the leading services below to look at the cost of erecti...]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Millions are spent at online clinics in the UK every year. There are massive differences in clinic prices.<br />
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Our researcher has visited each of the leading services below to look at the cost of erectile dysfunction treatment (Viagra, Cialis, and Levitra). The results are striking.<br />
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Dr Fox online clinic prices are about half or less than all the rest for <a href='http://www.doctorfox.co.uk/erectile-dysfunction/' target='_blank'>erectile dysfunction treatment</a>. The service and the medicine is the same.<br />
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See examples below comparing the costs of Cialis, Levitra and Viagra on prescription from UK online clinics. For regular users of these treatments there can be huge savings.<br />
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Price matters<br />
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The drugs industry and the UK regulators warn people not to buy medicine from overseas websites supplying fake and dangerous tablets. People might take the risk when prices from regulated UK websites can be extraordinarily high. It is good medical practice to tell patients the cost of treatment. For most people price is important.<br />
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Viagra, made by Pfizer, comes off patent in 2012 when there could be a big shake up in the price of these expensive drugs.<br />
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What do clinic prices include?<br />
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The prices below are not prices just for prescription medicines. Online clinics in the UK employ GMC registered doctors to issue prescriptions. The prices include consultations and supply of medicine from registered UK pharmacies, and sometimes the cost of postage.<br />
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The <a href='http://www.gmc-uk.org/' target='_blank'>GMC</a> and the <a href='http://www.cqc.org.uk/' target='_blank'>Care Quality Commission</a> require doctors and medical services to advise on the costs of treatment at the outset. There are regulations prohibiting pharmacies from advertising the cost of prescription medicine. The table below does not give the cost for medicine alone.<br />
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Costs compared (see full comparisons of <a href='http://www.doctorfox.co.uk/erectile-dysfunction/comparative-costs.html' target='_blank'>ED clinic prices</a>)<br />
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Viagra 50mg x 4<br />
- Dr Fox: £29.40<br />
- Lloyds Pharmacy: £47.00<br />
- 121 Docs: £65.00<br />
- The Online Clinic: £59.95<br />
- My Online Doctor: £52.00<br />
- Meds 4 All: £65.00<br />
- First Med: £59.00<br />
- Health Express: £84.95<br />
- Private Meds: £55.00<br />
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Cialis 10mg x 8	<br />
- Dr Fox: £69.40<br />
- Lloyds Pharmacy: £92.00<br />
- 121 Docs: £140.00<br />
- The Online Clinic: £119.95<br />
- My Online Doctor: £94.00<br />
- Meds 4 All: £130.00<br />
- First Med: £109.00<br />
- Health Express: £134.95<br />
- Private Meds: £105.00<br />
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Levitra 10mg x 8<br />
- Dr Fox: £59.10<br />
- Lloyds Pharmacy: £92.00<br />
- 121 Docs: £110.00<br />
- The Online Clinic: £109.95<br />
- My Online Doctor: £82.00<br />
- Meds 4 All: £110.00<br />
- First Med: £99.00<br />
- Health Express: £134.95<br />
- Private Meds: £87.50<br />
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Prices may change and are, to the best of our knowledge, accurate on 19th July 2010. Dr Fox does NOT claim to provide a superior service to any of the online clinics listed. All the clinics, as far as we are aware, comply with all regulation and, as far as we are aware, operate to high ethical standards.<br />
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      <title><![CDATA[10th anniversary of GlobalGathering festival sees global social media releases]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Angel Music Group promoters of GlobalGathering releases further country websites and social media website updates for the 10th anniversary of annual dance festival
 
London, UK ---- GlobalGathering ht...]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Angel Music Group promoters of <a href='http://www.global-gathering.com' target='_blank'>GlobalGathering</a> releases further country websites and social media website updates for the 10th anniversary of annual dance festival<br />
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London, UK ---- GlobalGathering <a title='Goes&nbsp;to&nbsp;website&nbsp;of:&nbsp;http://www.global-gathering.com' href='http://www.global-gathering.com' target='_blank'>http://www.global-gathering.com</a> has released country specific websites with social media functionality ahead of its 10th anniversary of its GlobalGathering dance festivals taking place around the world.<br />
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GlobalGathering’s group of websites owned by promotions company Angel Music Group <a title='Goes&nbsp;to&nbsp;website&nbsp;of:&nbsp;http://www.angelmusicgroup.com' href='http://www.angelmusicgroup.com' target='_blank'>http://www.angelmusicgroup.com</a> are powered by content <a href='http://www.modera.com' target='_blank'>software company</a> Modera <a title='Goes&nbsp;to&nbsp;website&nbsp;of:&nbsp;http://www.modera.com' href='http://www.modera.com' target='_blank'>http://www.modera.com</a>.  They are built in conjunction and full service advertising agency Media Junction Digital <a title='Goes&nbsp;to&nbsp;website&nbsp;of:&nbsp;http://www.mediajunction.co.uk' href='http://www.mediajunction.co.uk' target='_blank'>http://www.mediajunction.co.uk</a>. <br />
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The first GlobalGathering website release was the UK site in March 2009.  The successful UK GlobalGathering release set the digital road map on managing the rollout of the remaining seven region websites. The Polish and Ukrainian sites successfully released last year, with Australia, Belarus, Russia, South Korea and Turkey followed in order to manage and market the festivals in each of those regions. For 2010 and its special 10th anniversary year, GlobalGathering focuses upon six regions including the UK.<br />
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Siim Vips, CEO at <a href='http://www.modera.com' target='_blank'>Modera</a> comments, “The Modera <a href='http://www.modera.com' target='_blank'>content management system</a> (CMS) caters for all major world languages and by using our user access rules, it’s possible to let country managers to control their own content and sites. They can tailor it to address their audience’s individual needs whilst maintaining the identity of the GlobalGathering brand.”<br />
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James Algate at Angel Music Group explains, “We have been impressed by Modera’s efficiency, easy-to-use software and support available in all world locations through its international offices and partners.  Their CMS has enabled the brand to remain adaptable in social environment easily allowing the integration of relevant social networks and media to harness the core needs of the brand to our global audiences.”  <br />
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The Modera <a href='http://www.modera.com' target='_blank'>CMS</a> allows editorial, marketing and production teams to quickly and easily update various rich social content areas, user generated content (UGC) and e-commerce of the site; particularly managing content for the event across country specific and region areas. <br />
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Vips continues, “By building a solid platform and providing clear guidelines to follow, GlobalGathering are able to easily release additional country sites as and when the festival expands to other regions.  It will simply be a matter of managing translations for each local country and for region managers to load and control region-specific content.”<br />
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“Our country managers can now produce more targeted and relevant content about the artists, DJs, musicians and personalities of specific interest to each of the regions, to not only create buzz, market more effectively, but also can update them about information about the <a href='http://www.global-gathering.com' target='_blank'>festival</a> they will attend.  They can of course share experiences and report on all GlobalGathering festivals; working with the true ethos of what global dance event is about and be able to express this through the social media channels we use,” concludes Algate.<br />
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----Notes to editors----<br />
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Poland, Saturday 5th June 2010, Tor Poznan, Poznan, Poland<br />
Belarus, Saturday 26th June 2010, Boravaya Airfield, Minsk, Belarus<br />
Ukraine, Saturday 10th July 2010, Chaika Airfield, Kiev, Ukraine<br />
Russia, Saturday 17th July 2010, Tuutari Park, St. Petersburg<br />
United Kingdom (UK), Friday 30th & Saturday 31st July 2010, Long Marston Airfield, Stratford Upon Avon, UK<br />
South Korea, Global Gathering, Han River, Nanji Park, Seoul (Dates to be announced)<br />
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South Korea GlobalGathering, details coming soon<br />
Australia GlobalGathering, details coming soon<br />
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GlobalGathering new website assets<br />
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- Festival information, news and updates (artists and DJs headliners / line-up)<br />
-  Social media including GlobalGathering community, forum, gallery (photographs) and newsletters via seamless integration not social assets e.g. via the Facebook social plugin<br />
- Broadcasts including GlobalGathering TV (with featured videos)<br />
- e-commerce for ticket purchase<br />
- Information on camping, travel and maps<br />
- GlobalGathering audio Gplayer<br />
- GlobalGathering podcast via iTunes<br />
- Twitter feedback and updates<br />
- GlobalGathering e-commerce store via Firebrand<br />
- Social media assets and functionality across Bebo, Facebook, Flickr, Last.fm, MySpace, Twitter and YouTube<br />
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About Global Gathering<br />
<a title='Goes&nbsp;to&nbsp;website&nbsp;of:&nbsp;http://www.globalgathering.com' href='http://www.globalgathering.com' target='_blank'>http://www.globalgathering.com</a>  <br />
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Global Gathering is an annual dance music festival promoted by Angel Music Group, the company behind Godskitchen, on the last weekend of July each year at Long Marston Airfield, Near Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England.<br />
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The festival has been running since 2001, competing with Homelands (earlier in the year), Creamfields and Gatecrasher's Summer Sound System.<br />
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On March 18, 2006, Global Gathering made its debut appearance outside of the United Kingdom and Ireland when the festival travelled to Miami, Florida. Acts included Nine Inch Nails, Coheed and Cambria, Avenged Sevenfold, Deep Dish, Adam Freeland, Sasha, John Digweed, and many more dance and rock artists.<br />
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Since then, the festival has expanded worldwide, with the 2008 season including shows in Poland, Belarus, Ukraine, Russia, Turkey, Australia & New Zealand and Malaysia.<br />
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The media spokesperson for Modera is Siim Vips, CEO.<br />
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About Modera<br />
<a title='Goes&nbsp;to&nbsp;website&nbsp;of:&nbsp;http://www.modera.com' href='http://www.modera.com' target='_blank'>http://www.modera.com</a> <br />
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Modera is a global software company specialising in content management development that constantly challenges the technology and clients environments to deliver superior solutions that meet expectations. Modera operates in over 20 countries including the UK, Spain, Hong Kong and the USA, with headquarters in Estonia. <br />
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Backed by 24-hour support and a vast partner network, Modera takes the hassle out of content management with its cost-effective webmaster, intranet and extranet product line.  Whether taken separately or together as a complete interconnected product, these tools are fast, secure, simple-to-use modular in design making them highly flexible and are competitively priced.  <br />
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Simple to install and maintain, Modera’s scalable service caters for SMEs through to large organisations that require products to service bespoke individual needs. Its clients include established and well-known brands such as Bank of Happiness, Nissan, Citizen Watches, Group 4 Securicor (GS4), Hong Kong Express Airline, Jamiroquai.com, Bose and The Mama Group Plc.<br />
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Follow Modera on Flickr <a title='Goes&nbsp;to&nbsp;website&nbsp;of:&nbsp;http://www.flickr.com/Modera' href='http://www.flickr.com/Modera' target='_blank'>http://www.flickr.com/Modera</a>, Facebook <a title='Goes&nbsp;to&nbsp;website&nbsp;of:&nbsp;http://www.facebook.com/moderasoft' href='http://www.facebook.com/moderasoft' target='_blank'>http://www.facebook.com/moderasoft</a>, Twitter <a title='Goes&nbsp;to&nbsp;website&nbsp;of:&nbsp;http://www.twitter.com/Modera' href='http://www.twitter.com/Modera' target='_blank'>http://www.twitter.com/Modera</a> and YouTube <a title='Goes&nbsp;to&nbsp;website&nbsp;of:&nbsp;http://www.youtube.com/moderanet' href='http://www.youtube.com/moderanet' target='_blank'>http://www.youtube.com/moderanet</a>. <br />
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      <title><![CDATA[YAZOO Launches Free Music Download Campaign]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[This summer, YAZOO, the UK’s favourite milkshake, is offering free MP3 downloads in partnership with Napster, the pioneer of digital music. This fantastic offer launches in August and will run acros...]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[This summer, <a href='http://www.yazoo.co.uk' target='_blank'>YAZOO</a>, the UK’s favourite milkshake, is offering free MP3 downloads in partnership with Napster, the pioneer of digital music. This fantastic offer launches in August and will run across 14 million YAZOO 200ml cluster packs or 500g single serve bottles. With one track per purchase and no limit on total downloads, there will be a plenty of opportunities to download the latest hits or perhaps a favourite classic! The download can be selected from the entire library, which offers millions of tracks from pop to classical.<br />
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Simply log-on to the Napster website and exchange your unique code found on the back of the YAZOO bottle, for a free download. <br />
For further information visit <a title='Goes&nbsp;to&nbsp;website&nbsp;of:&nbsp;www.yazoo.co.uk' href='http://www.yazoo.co.uk' target='_blank'>www.yazoo.co.uk</a><br />
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Notes to editors:<br />
•	YAZOO is the UK’s No.1 flavoured milk drink  – search ‘YAZOO Official’ to find us on Facebook<br />
•	YAZOO is available through all major supermarkets and independent stores<br />
•	Prices:  500g rrp £0.85, 4 x 200ml pack rrp £1.35<br />
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For further information please contact Rebecca Cheers or Collette O’Neill at Mercieca Ltd <br />
Tel: 0207 485 0100<br />
Email: <a title=Sends&nbsp;email&nbsp;to:&nbsp;rebecca href="mailto:rebecca@mercieca.co.uk">rebecca@mercieca.co.uk</a>/collette@mercieca.co.uk<br />
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      <title><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup was good for UK marriages]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The World Cup was good for marriage according to divorce experts in the UK.

England may have been over hyped and useless on the pitch, but the FIFA world cup has given rise to one surprising statisti...]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The World Cup was good for marriage according to divorce experts in the UK.<br />
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England may have been over hyped and useless on the pitch, but the FIFA world cup has given rise to one surprising statistic, it caused the divorce rate to drop during the 4 weeks of the tournament, according to divorce experts at website Divorce-Online.Co.UK.<br />
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The company, that deals with 1 in 20 of all divorces in England and Wales report that there was a 36% drop in the number of cases they normally deal with during the 4 weeks of the contest. This trend is also reflected in the number of divorce related keyword requests on search engine Google, which shows a sharp drop in the number of divorce related queries for the World Cup.<br />
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This contrasts with figures released by the Government which showed that the number of couples finalising divorces had gone up by six per cent in the first three months of 2010, from 28,600 to 30,400, according to the Office for National Statistics. <br />
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Temporary blip?<br />
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Mark Keenan, Director at Divorce-Online believes that this may be a temporary reprieve for UK marriages as the upturn in the economy means that warring couples can now afford to get a divorce and he believes that 2010 will turn out to be one of the worst years for the divorce rate in living memory.<br />
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“Husbands and wives have been telling us that they felt they simply couldn't afford to break up during the last few years. They were living under the same roof, both knowing that their marriages had ended but were unable to sell their houses or transfer them to the other spouse because of a lack of mortgage funding. Many of these obstacles are now being lifted as the economy recovers and we think this will translate into a rising divorce rate.”<br />
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The latest annual official figures show there were 121,799 divorces in England and Wales in 2008, around 5.5 per cent down on the 128,232 in 2007.<br />
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Divorce rates are currently at their lowest levels since the 1970's.<br />
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Note to editors:<br />
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Divorce-Online is a UK based online uncontested divorce service providing services to the UK consumer from just £69.00.<br />
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The FIFA World Cup was held between 11th June and 11th July 2010.<br />
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Sources:<br />
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Google trends for keyword divorce.<br />
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<a title='Goes&nbsp;to&nbsp;website&nbsp;of:&nbsp;http://www.google.com/trends?q=divorce&ctab=0&geo=gb&geor=all&date=2010&sort=0' href='http://www.google.com/trends?q=divorce&ctab=0&geo=gb&geor=all&date=2010&sort=0' target='_blank'>http://www.google.com/trends?q=divorce&ctab=0&geo=gb&geor=al...</a><br />
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Contact information.<br />
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Mark Keenan<br />
01793 600751<br />
<a title=Sends&nbsp;email&nbsp;to:&nbsp;mark.keenan href="mailto:mark.keenan@divorce-online.co.uk">mark.keenan@divorce-online.co.uk</a><br />
<a title='Goes&nbsp;to&nbsp;website&nbsp;of:&nbsp;www.divorce-online.co.uk' href='http://www.divorce-online.co.uk' target='_blank'>www.divorce-online.co.uk</a><br />
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      <title><![CDATA[Mypetbook - New! Feature our Pet of the Week in your Publication free of charge]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The hunt is now on for the first Pet of the Week with mypetbook.co.uk. The Website has been created for all pet and animal lovers, and the newest feature of Pet of the Week will be chosen from one of ...]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The hunt is now on for the first Pet of the Week with <a href='http://www.mypetbook.co.uk' target='_blank'>mypetbook.co.uk</a>. The Website has been created for all pet and animal lovers, and the newest feature of Pet of the Week will be chosen from one of the site’s members.  Anyone can sign up for free on <a href='http://www.mypetbook.co.uk' target='_blank'>mypetbook</a> and blog with other member pet owners, as well as get great discounts and offers on pet insurance and other <a href='http://www.mypetbook.co.uk' target='_blank'>pet products</a>.<br />
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Mypetbook are offering the chance for publications to syndicate Pet of the Week with feature photos and a short paragraph about the pet in exchange for a reference to the website.  Mypetbook will highlight the cutest animals with interesting stories. It is estimated that 1 in 2 households in the UK own a pet.<br />
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Another new feature launched this week is Club Call - a valuable resource for all clubs and associations who can use the website to form a group and network between members.  They can then post notices, news, events and keep in touch - and have their own URL.  There is even an online vet on hand for all medical queries for all animals whose owners use the site.<br />
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Mypetbook has 5 new pet-related competitions this month:  Win a year’s subscription to Your Dog and to Your Cat, a Elm eco phone from Sony Ericsson to keep up with all the blogging, and two Autobiographies from celebrities John Barrowman and Cheryl Cole, both of whom have chapters devoted to life with their dogs.<br />
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Lastly, the new cutest pet videos on the site are a heart-melting must!<br />
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Contact Rachel on <a title=Sends&nbsp;email&nbsp;to:&nbsp;editor href="mailto:editor@mypetbook.co.uk">editor@mypetbook.co.uk</a> or 07944 799884 or Chris Killingbeck on <a title=Sends&nbsp;email&nbsp;to:&nbsp;chris href="mailto:chris@billingtonjackson.co.uk">chris@billingtonjackson.co.uk</a> or 07867 503444<br />
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      <title><![CDATA[BabyChild.org.uk launches – rated by parents]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A new independent website has launched in the UK to help parents find honest reviews of the latest products for babies and children, as well as a price comparison of maternity wear, nursery furniture ...]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A new independent website has launched in the UK to help parents find honest reviews of the latest products for babies and children, as well as a price comparison of maternity wear, nursery furniture and a wide range of other products from leading retailers. <br />
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After months of preparation and testing, a new website has been officially unveiled which aims to help parents find and compare a variety of products for children, babies and pregnancy, whilst at the same time offering honest reviews from other parents. <br />
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<a title='Goes&nbsp;to&nbsp;website&nbsp;of:&nbsp;www.BabyChild.org.uk' href='http://www.BabyChild.org.uk' target='_blank'>www.BabyChild.org.uk</a> is an independent website and consequently can provide honest reviews of products, rather than providing the often biased information from the manufactures. <br />
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The founders of the website began work on BabyChild.org.uk after recently having their first baby and noticing that it was difficult to find independent product reviews. <br />
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Products are reviewed by actual parents, so visitors to the website can make an informed choice about what to purchase, based on the knowledge and experiences of others. <br />
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The website is affiliated with a number of leading UK retailers, including Boots, Mothercare, Kiddicare, Toys r us and John Lewis Baby, to provide visitors with a view of all of the latest products, but all reviews are left by parents to avoid customers being misled by manufactures’ promises.<br />
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BabyChild.org.uk was soft launched in January of this year and developers have spent the last 6 months gathering valuable feedback from parents and getting them to come along to suggest products and give reviews. <br />
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The site is designed with ease-of use in mind and the developers have made it simple to navigate. Users can suggest products that they would like to see reviewed and BabyChild.org.uk will find parents who can do so. <br />
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Andy Barr, marketing director of BabyChild.org.uk, commented on the launch of the new site;<br />
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“As a parent, I know how difficult it can be when shopping for you new baby or child. There is an overwhelming amount of choice when it comes to products such as pushchairs, toys and <a href='http://www.babychild.org.uk' target='_blank'>cheap nursery furniture</a>. Retailers and manufacturers can easily paint a picture of a product to make it sound desirable, but at the end of the day it’s the parents who have tried and tested the products that will be able to give an honest review.<br />
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“That’s main objective at BabyChild.org.uk; we simply want to make shopping during pregnancy, or shopping for a new baby or child a much easier experience. Our developers have worked hard to make the website as informative as possible and easy to navigate, so the whole experience will be less time consuming and as stress-free as possible.”<br />
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LINK <a title='Goes&nbsp;to&nbsp;website&nbsp;of:&nbsp;http://www.babychild.org.uk' href='http://www.babychild.org.uk' target='_blank'>http://www.babychild.org.uk</a><br />
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      <title><![CDATA[Blooming Dannii Minogue uses Heaven Skincare products to lose baby pounds]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A Midlands beauty therapist is helping X Factor judge Dannii Minogue get back into shape following the birth of her baby.

Dannii and partner Kris Smith were delighted at the arrival of Ethan Edward e...]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A Midlands beauty therapist is helping X Factor judge Dannii Minogue get back into shape following the birth of her baby.<br />
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Dannii and partner Kris Smith were delighted at the arrival of Ethan Edward earlier this month.  But the popular Aussie star has revealed her radiance is not just down to her adorable new son, but thanks also to Deborah Mitchell, who owns Heaven beauty salon in Shifnal, Shropshire.<br />
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Whilst expecting, Dannii was a huge fan of Deborah’s pregnancy massage – a treatment using aromatherapy oils – and as the massage is also a great way to help new mums relax and re-energise, she is hoping to use them as part of her post-pregnancy beauty regime when she is back in the UK.<br />
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Deborah explained Dannii is also looking forward to helping get back to her sumptuous pre-pregnancy shape with Deborah’s lymphatic drainage massages.<br />
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This is a therapeutic treatment, using light pressure and long gentle strokes to increase the lymphatic flow and get rid of the body’s toxins, helping improve general health.<br />
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Deborah said: “Dannii is just thrilled to be a new mum, and like all new mums, as well as being elated, will also have her hands full, coping with a new baby, the sleepless nights and everything a new-born entails.<br />
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“Dannii loved my pregnancy massages, which will be equally beneficial for her in the first few weeks and months of motherhood, as a great way of relaxing, but in the past, she has also adored my lymph drainage massages, which will be an ideal way of helping her get back to the great figure she had before pregnancy.”<br />
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Deborah, who has developed her own range of Heaven Skincare beauty products and therapies, with an A-list clientele also including Victoria Beckham, Emilia Fox and Michelle Pfeiffer, said: “The massage increases your lymphathic flow, and decreases the build up of toxins and water retention.<br />
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“This is a great aid to weight loss, and can help you to lose up to 4lb per treatment, as well as bringing all the benefits of feeling totally relaxed and de-stressed.<br />
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“Dannii has been coming to me for massages for a few years now, and loves how they help her to relax and get her body in harmony – so she fully appreciated the benefits they bring you while expecting, and immediately afterwards.<br />
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“Like all women, she looked great whilst expecting, and you can be sure she will look equally as stunning as a mum too.”<br />
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Dannii has been using Deborah’s treatments for more than five years, turning to her organic Bees Venom Mask to help keep her youthful looks after ditching Botox.<br />
More details about Deborah’s Bee Venom Mask and her full range of products and treatments are available at <a title='Goes&nbsp;to&nbsp;website&nbsp;of:&nbsp;www.heavenskincare.com' href='http://www.heavenskincare.com' target='_blank'>www.heavenskincare.com</a> <br />
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Dannii has been using:<br />
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Heaven Slimming Lymph Drain Massage £45 (pre-payment for course of 3 £120.00)<br />
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A manual way to have lipo-suction, you can lose up to 4lb per treatment. It can also help relieve flu, allergies, fluid retention, digestional problems, arthritis, rheumatism and IBS. Lose weight as well as fluid and feel totally relaxed<br />
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Bee Venom Face Mask from £55<br />
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Bee Venom Mask is a natural alternative to Botox and the first product of its kind. It is a unique product has been specially created using natural and organic ingredients, combined to work in synergy.<br />
It contains Manuka Honey, renowned for its soothing and healing properties, it also contains the magic Bee Venom ingredient that works to control the facial muscles for immediate lifting, tightening and firming, whilst getting to work on frown lines and wrinkles.<br />
No bees are harmed in the making of the product. Bee Venom Mask also contains ingredients of softening and calming Shea Butter, Rose and Lavender essential oils.<br />
 The mask is applied daily and left on the face for 20 minutes.<br />
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Pregnancy massage £45<br />
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Before, during and after pregnancy. The whole body is treated with relaxing massage movements and double back massage. Throughout the pregnancy aromatherapy oils are used to keep mother and baby safe and well. 1st Trimester – use peppermint oil to help morning sickness. 2nd Trimester – a double back massage is used when mums-to-be don`t have to lie on their fronts when they are being massaged. 3rd Trimester – special attention is paid to feet and ankles to alleviate the build up of body toxins that can occur at this time<br />
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More treats for expectant and new mums:<br />
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Divine Firming and Stretchmark Cream:<br />
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This intensive firming and exfoliating treatment moisturizes and softens the skin. It evens skin tone and increases elasticity. It’s suitable for anyone to use and is especially effective after weight loss or during and after pregnancy. Healing properties help reduce scars and rosacea. Contains vitamins A, C and E, calendula, mandarin and orange. From £35.<br />
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Firming & Stretchmark Oil<br />
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Intensive firming treatment whilst moisturising and softening. Evens the skin tone. Increases elasticity. Especially good for slack skin after weight loss or during and after pregnancy. Healing properties help reduce scar formation and calm rosacea. Contains Vitamins A, C and E as well as Calendula, Mandarin and Orange.<br />
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Body Firming Moisturiser<br />
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Created for women who want to regain a firmer skin. It is ideal for those whose skin has slackened with time due to over exposure to the sun, excessive rapid weight, fluctuation and pregnancy. Indulge the skin and senses with this gorgeous body moisturiser. It will nourish, hydrate and plump the skin. Rose and Sandalwood will alleviate dry and parched skin as well as work to maintain elasticity. Your skin will be firm and silky soft to the touch.<br />
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For more information, please call Deborah on 07792 693255. Any journalists or editors wishing to sample one of Heaven Skincare's products with a view to reviewing it in a feature, please contact Deborah direct.<br />
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      <title><![CDATA[THE SECRET INGREDIENT TO BEAUTIFUL SKIN- the power within you]]></title>
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THE SECRET INGREDIENT TO BEAUTIFUL SKIN- the power within you<br />
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Beauty entrepreneur Natasha J Gordon knows the secret key to beautiful skin. Known for her high class facials amongst the rich and famous, as well as a handful of clients who she has been treating since she was sixteen, her Couture Facial includes her signature non-surgical lifting massage and all the trimmings of a high-class facial plus an exclusive secret ingredient. <br />
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Natasha's secret ingredient is "the power within yourself" and she knows exactly how to draw out this power within you, no matter how down you feel and how bad you see yourself! A fundamental part of the facial is her listening to how you are feeling whilst working her magic to make your skin visably glow.<br />
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Her facials are not only skin deep but divulge deeper with Natasha's highly intuitive people skills. Having been in the hair and beauty industry since she was 14 years old, Natasha has gained a huge insight into how to make anyone feel immediately better about themselves. She empowers and motivates her clients to be able to deal with any situation.<br />
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Her clients not only leave her with instantly lifted and glowing skin but also feeling 100% better about themselves and ready to achieve anything. They see her as a motivator and coach, as well as the best facialist in the business. She believes the best facials are those which give you an immediate result not one you have to wait for. <br />
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Natasha J Gordon says "beauty is not only skin deep, it begins within, if you feel good, you naturally look good and when you feel like this you can achieve anything."<br />
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She finds that people find it really hard to talk to their friends or family about certain things in life, a lot of the time people are just too busy to listen. Just being able to talk to someone impartial, who will listen and make you feel more positive and confident helps you to feel more empowered, radiant and ready to conquer the world.<br />
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"What's really amazing is how strangers randomly start telling me about their problems and issues whilst in a queue in the supermarket or in the doctors waiting room, says Natasha. Even at weddings or parties, I have people pouring their hearts out to me and I find myself coaching them to feel better".  <br />
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A treatment with Natasha is a true therapy session, except you leave with immediate radiant skin as well as feeling great!<br />
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32 year old Natasha is known as a legend in her field with over 18 years experience behind her backed with five years training. She regularly trains professionals and is also the founder of The Trusted Beauty Guide and The Trusted Fitness Guide and has interviewed celebrities including Eve, Sophie Anderton, Denise Van Outen plus many more. She is also key speaker at one of the biggest trade show's Professional Beauty 2010<br />
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Although she is an energetic super mum of four, Natasha looks like she is in her teens and puts this down to living happily. She is dedicated to her career and family and demonstrates you can be a successful mummy or 'yummy mummy' as they call her. She radiates enthusiasm and is full of positivity. Many are  shocked when they find out she is a 32 year old mum of four and how she has managed to get back into her size 0 just weeks after having her fouth baby.<br />
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Her and her husband have helped their eldest son to recover from Autism and Natasha has chosen to donate 10% of profits from the Couture Facial, The Trusted Beauty Guide and The Fitness Guide to Children's Charity Cauldwell. Its a Charity where every single penny is used for the cause as staff who work for the charity are paid by Phones4U founder John Caudwell out of his own pocket.<br />
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Natasha's work focuses on the inside and outside, so you leave her looking and feeling truly amazing! <br />
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Tasha J Gordon Couture Facial 1 hour £95 1 hour 30 mins £130<br />
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07886 698 908<br />
<a title='Goes&nbsp;to&nbsp;website&nbsp;of:&nbsp;www.tashajgordon.co.uk' href='http://www.tashajgordon.co.uk' target='_blank'>www.tashajgordon.co.uk</a><br />
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For more information contact <a title=Sends&nbsp;email&nbsp;to:&nbsp;info href="mailto:info@thetrustedbeautyguide.com">info@thetrustedbeautyguide.com</a> Natasha is available for interviews and quotes<br />
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      <title><![CDATA[Gender, Risk and Online Healthcare ]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[28th July 2010. Cambridge, UK: Alphadaughters.com. During the past fifty years it has become generally accepted that the primary reason men and women perceive risks differently is socially produced an...]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[28th July 2010. Cambridge, UK: Alphadaughters.com. During the past fifty years it has become generally accepted that the primary reason men and women perceive risks differently is socially produced and not biologically based (or ‘natural’)(1). This gender specific perception of risk has become particularly stark in attitudes to health. Women who have traditionally taken the lead in raising children have regarded threats to health as being important. Men, on the other hand, have taken on roles in the workplace and military where ignoring risks to their own health and well-being have proved advantageous. Now, according to Alphadaughters.com emerging social trends, for example the growing use of the Internet for personal healthcare, could see changes in the way both sexes view risks to their health – with important implications for the healthcare sector. <br />
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It was research carried out in the late 1950s (2) that showed that if women were taken out of the family environment and, like men, made decisions collectively they became less risk averse. The results were backed up by further research in the late 1990s (3) that looked at the growing proportion of small businesses started by women in North America and put forward the idea that gender differences with respect to risk taking may no longer exist. It remains to be seen if, as anecdotal evidence suggests, women also become less risk averse when it comes to their own and their family’s health. While it is unlikely women will, as some men do already, ignore their health completely, the loss of a generation of family carers would be catastrophic for the healthcare sector. As Peter Kruger, founder of Alphadaughters points out; “Family carers act as a shadow healthcare service, providing billions of pounds worth of free care each year.”<br />
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Alphadaughters.com highlights the important role online healthcare services provide in creating a forum where both genders can gain an awareness of healthcare issues and verbalise concerns over medical issues. “By creating forums where men can discuss their own and their family’s health outside traditional male groupings, it is possible we will see a closing of the gender gap in perceived health risks and, as a consequence, more men will take on the role as the family carer”, says Kruger.<br />
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The Report “Alpha Moms Become Alpha Daughters” is available from <a title='Goes&nbsp;to&nbsp;website&nbsp;of:&nbsp;http://www.alphadaughters.com' href='http://www.alphadaughters.com' target='_blank'>http://www.alphadaughters.com</a><br />
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1  Gender Differences in Risk Perception, Per E. Gustafson 1998<br />
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2  Sex Differences and Judgement Processes, Wallach and Kogan 1959<br />
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3 Sex Differences and Risk Taking Propensity of Entrepreneurs, Meirer and Masters 1998<br />
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About Alphadaughters.com<br />
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Alphadaughters.com helps companies and organisations develop business models and marketing strategies that will enable them to reach the influential ‘Alpha Daughter’ consumer. It also develops innovative new services to help family carers who are providing support for elderly parents. <br />
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<a title='Goes&nbsp;to&nbsp;website&nbsp;of:&nbsp;www.alphadaughters.com' href='http://www.alphadaughters.com' target='_blank'>www.alphadaughters.com</a><br />
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For further details contact:<br />
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Toby Jackson<br />
Steinkrug Publications<br />
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      <title><![CDATA[Revealed: The strangest things we've left behind in holiday villas!]]></title>
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A new survey from holiday letting company Owners Direct* has highlighted how helpful, i...]]></description>
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A new survey from holiday letting company <a href='http://www.ownersdirect.co.uk' target='_blank'>Owners Direct</a>* has highlighted how helpful, if not forgetful we are when leaving our holiday villas to return home - with one very eco-aware guest even replacing holiday cottage light bulbs to low energy ones before heading home! <br />
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Cash, Passports, travel documents, credit cards and even the car keys are just some of the vital items left behind at holiday homes, according to a survey carried out by the vacation specialists.<br />
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When it comes to packing up your belongings it seems that many people are still so much in holiday mode – they forget even the most important items. <br />
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An amazing number of property owners who advertise with Owners Direct report holiday makers leaving behind the essential items needed to get them home –namely passports, travel documents, car and house keys and money.  Some people even leave wads of cash stashed under the bed – and then forget about it. And a few have walked out without their luggage!  Even vital medicines are regularly left behind.<br />
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One Owners Direct property owner, who lets out an apartment in Mallorca said: “One of our guests left behind a ladies handbag with ALL their travel documents in, money and prescription medicines. They missed their flight as they had to return to collect it. Perhaps it was a subconscious way of extending their holiday!”<br />
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Bizarre items left behind in holiday accommodation throughout the world include a pair of Father Christmas trousers and a beard, a set of house deeds, a false leg, a bongo drum and a full sized rubber face mask of George Bush. There are also a surprising number of abandoned false teeth and toupees. <br />
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Marital aids, contraception and risqué underwear are also left in the holiday accommodation on a very regular basis. <br />
The apartment owner from Barcelona who greeted George Bush explained: “ The full head mask was fitted onto the end of a bolster cushion which had been propped up to look like a person. There was a speech bubble pinned to his chest and a written message from “Mr Bush” himself. This was left by a couple of traditionally republican voters who voted democrat for the first time when George Bush was finally voted out. It struck me that the apartment was an unlikely forum for political comment.”<br />
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Unwanted consumables include sun cream, perfumes, food and enough booze to stock a small bar.<br />
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Angela Southall, Marketing Manager for Owners Direct, which specialises in putting holidaymakers directly in touch with property owners worldwide says: “We were surprised just how many essential items are left behind by holiday guests, but the survey also highlighted how considerate and helpful our property owners are. They all reported doing their best to return items they had found. One of our advertisers of a gite in Normandy recalls carefully packaging up a very precious bear who got left behind with a little French flag from his extra holiday.” <br />
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Notes to editors:<br />
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Owners Direct specialises in advertising privately owned holiday accommodation direct from the owner. We have advertised holiday properties since 1997 and on our web site you will find over 33,000 villas, apartments, chalets, farmhouses and cottages. From Fincas in Spain to traditional Riads in Morocco and beach villas in Koh Samui, Owners Direct offer all types of holiday accommodation in a diverse selection countries throughout the world. We have seen enormous growth in recent years and are delighted to report that, we were voted Runner Up in the Best Villa Rental Companies category in the Conde Nast Readers Travel Awards 2009.<br />
In August 2007 Owners Direct became part of HomeAway Inc. which owns the largest holiday website in the US and Europe. We continue to operate as a separate brand from our offices in Epsom, UK.<br />
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High resolution images, quotes and images are available on request.<br />
Please enquire regarding press trips for features.<br />
Please contact Publicity Oxford with all enquiries.<br />
<a title=Sends&nbsp;email&nbsp;to:&nbsp;catherine href="mailto:catherine@publicityoxford.com">catherine@publicityoxford.com</a> or 01235 202284<br />
*Sample size of 955 surveyed June 2010.<br />
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