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Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) December 11, 2008

NexGym (http://www.nexgym.com), the innovative new fitness club for kids aged 3 through 14, announced today that it will open its first location in Georgia in January 2009. The new fitness club for kids and teens will be located in the Atlanta area at the Mall of Georgia, next to Toys R Us.

With child obesity rates at their highest in the U.S., the necessity for children’s fitness has never been so great. In Georgia, 43% of third grade children are either overweight or obese, according to a study by the Georgia Department of Human Services. But in an age of computers, video games and sedentary lifestyles, how do you lure kids into the world of healthy exercise?

“NexGym makes it simple,” said NexGym Mall of Georgia co-owner Antwan Lake, also an NFL defensive lineman for the New Orleans Saints and a former Atlanta Falcon. “By combining video gaming and virtual reality with healthy activity, kids don’t even know they’re exercising. They just think they’re having fun.”

As an NFL player, Lake knows the important role good health and fitness play. He and his partner decided to open the gym because they saw a need in the community to help kids get healthy in a positive environment.

“We hope to create a pattern of activity that will last a lifetime for the children who are part of our gym,” said co-owner Tekisha Moore.

NexGym Mall of Georgia will provide the latest, most innovative options for children’s fitness, offering interactive classes and programs created for children ages 3-14, and “exergaming,” the latest in video game and virtual exercise technology equipment, designed specifically for kids 6-14. The youth-focused gym will also offer circuit training equipment designed for kids, programs for children with special needs, nutritional guidance and birthday parties.

NexGym Mall of Georgia is scheduled to open in January 2009 at 3480 Financial Center Way, Suite 910 in Buford, Georgia. Club hours will be: Monday through Thursday 3:00p.m. – 8:00p.m., Fridays 3:00p.m. – 9:00p.m., Saturdays 10:00a.m. – 9:00p.m. and Sundays 12:00noon – 7:00p.m. Birthday parties are available 7:00p.m. – 9:00p.m. on Fridays, 4:30p.m. – 9:00p.m. on Saturdays and 12:00noon – 7:00p.m. on Sundays 12noon – 7:00p.m. A grand opening celebration is in the works for late February.

About NexGym

NexGym is a high-energy kids’ gym franchise that provides the latest, most innovative options for children’s fitness. The gym offers interactive classes and programs for children ages 3-14 and “exergaming,” the latest in video game and virtual exercise technology equipment, designed specifically for kids 6-14. NexGym also offers Xtreme Birthday Parties for kids 3-14. Staffed with trained fitness experts who have a passion for working with kids, NexGym offers a fun, positive solution to the growing health and fitness challenges today’s children face. NexGym also provides programs for children with special needs, nutritional guidance and custom fitness regimens for children. For more information about NexGym, visit http://www.nexgym.com. For more information about the NexGym Mall of Georgia, please call 678.482.7679.

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Columbus, OH (PRWEB) February 23, 2009

The Arnold Sports Festival scheduled for March 6-8, 2009 at the Columbus, Ohio Convention Center is reported to be the largest sporting event in the United States. The 18,000 athletes competing in 37 events in front of more than 150,000 spectators will mean a lot of athletes, a lot of visitors for Columbus, but also a lot of ? sore muscles.

But relief will be standing by for athletes and visitors in the form of the Migun Thermal Massage Beds that are being made available for use by a local business, Migun Columbus, and a special promotion for the public in the days leading up to “The Arnold.”

Migun, a Korean word for “beautiful health,” is an FDA-approved medical device and has been endorsed by the American Chiropractic Association. Incorporating far-infrared 140

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New Orleans (PRWEB) September 16, 2009

The Hertz Investment Group today announced it has sold to the family of Tom Benson, owner of the NFL Saints football team, a set of properties adjacent to the New Orleans Superdome. It is one of the largest real estate transactions yet announced for the central business district of New Orleans since the devastation and flooding of the city by Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

The sales agreement transfers to Zelia LLC, a company wholly owned by the Benson family, the Hertz-owned 600,000-square-foot Dominion Tower office building, the 400,000-square-foot New Orleans Centre mall, and the 2,000-space New Orleans Center parking garage.

Said Judah Hertz, founder and chairman of the Hertz Investment Group: “Despite the devastation of Katrina, which caused more damage than any other natural catastrophe in U.S. history, we knew that these properties were critically important to the people and future of New Orleans. We have been careful stewards of this property and many of our staff have made heroic sacrifices to protect and preserve these once-endangered structures.”

Added Mr. Hertz: “We are delighted to now hand the future of these important assets over to the Benson family. We continue to hold property inside the City of New Orleans and are proud to have continuing presence here as this jewel of a city regains its footing as one of America’s most beautiful and vibrant venues for visitors, businesses and residents.”

In October 2003, the Hertz Group paid $ 36 million to the Simon Property Group for the 26-story office tower and sprawling retail complex, built in 1989. The sales transaction announced today facilitated a long-term agreement between the Benson family and the State of Louisiana which aims to keep the NFL’s Saints football team, owned by the family, in New Orleans at the newly-refurbished Superdome.

Zelia LLC has previously announced plans to partner with state officials to create a large entertainment complex for sports fans by the start of football season in 2010. The State of Louisiana, which owns the Superdome, will lead efforts to engage architects and planners in creating a master plan for the buildings and arena.

Zelia and the Benson family have entered into a separate agreement with the State of Louisiana to refurbish the Tower for use by various state offices, which were displaced by Hurricane Katrina and are now housed in temporary quarters across the City of New Orleans. The Saints also plan to move their executive offices into Dominion Tower.

Hertz Investment Group continues to be the largest single owner of office space in New Orleans and still owns four buildings, representing a combined 1.7 million square feet, in the central business district:

Texaco Center (620,000 square feet)
909 Poydras (545,000 square feet)
Poydras Center (453,000 square feet)
Westpark Office Building (109,000 square feet)

About The Hertz Investment Group

The Hertz Investment Group specializes in the acquisition, marketing and management of exceptional real estate properties with a special emphasis on downtown revitalization.

The company is privately held and is today one of the largest fully-integrated real estate investment companies North America. Hertz currently owns and manages more than 20 major urban properties, representing more than 11 million square feet of office space in the central business districts of ten U.S. cities across eight states: Louisiana (New Orleans, Shreveport, and Lake Charles); Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh), Missouri (St. Louis), Kansas (Kansas City), Indiana (Indianapolis), Kentucky (Louisville), Mississippi (Jackson), and Ohio (Columbus, Cincinnati).

Since its founding by Judah Hertz in 1979, the Hertz Investment Group has acquired and managed a diverse collection of more than 100 premier properties throughout the United States, including prominent high-rise office buildings; international market centers for fashion and jewelry; historically significant landmark properties; luxury hotels; high profile theaters and society clubs; large retail centers; and multi-family residential properties.

For more information, visit us at http://www.hertzgroup.com on the Web.

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(PRWEB) January 25, 2010

HotelTravel.com is offering all American Football fans dreaming of Super Bowl glory unbelievable rates at Miami hotels as the city prepares to host the event for a record 10th time on 7 February.

The National Football League (NFL) made American football history when it announced plans the Big Apple to Miami, a cradle of western beach hedonism and playground to some of the world’s most beautiful people.

HotelTravel.com Chief Marketing Officer, Tom Racette, said both the Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints have earned the right to fight for the Super Bowl title this year.

“Both the Colts and the Saints have compelling reasons to be motivated to win the Super Bowl this year. The teams might be playing for the glory, but their fans come to party and enjoy Miami’s great nightlife and weather,” he said.

According to Mr Racette, Miami is known as one of the night club capitals of America.

“Clubbing in Miami is considered an ‘extreme sport’. One of the first things everyone notices is that clubs stay open later than the rest of America until the wee hours of the morning. Of course there are many wonderful Latin-themed clubs playing fantastic Salsa music, since Miami is rooted in Latin culture. Many visitors and locals love to party in the steamy ambiance of these sensual Latin clubs. And for those who prefer dance or house music, Miami’s world-famous DJs make sure visitors will enjoy a night of dancing they will not soon forget,” he said.

HotelTravel.com’s Top 10 night clubs to party hardy till the break of dawn include: Mynt Lounge Miami Beach Night Club, Nikki Beach South Beach Night Club, Mansion Miami Beach Night Club, LIV at the Fontainebleau, Florida Room at the Delano Hotel, Moka? Miami Beach Night Club, SkyBar at the Shore Club, Grass Lounge Miami Night Club, B.E.D. Miami Night Club and the Space Miami Night Club.

“Miami is all about having the time of one’s life and experience something out of the ordinary, but the Super Bowl remains the main focus. With two great teams and the iconic British rock band, The Who, performing at half time, this Super Bowl promises to be highly entertaining,” he, added.

This year’s Super Bowl will be played at Dolphin Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Prior to this event, the stadium was known as ‘Land Shark Stadium’ until January 2010, when the name changed to reflect the name of Miami’s home football team.

Miami is also one of the few American cities that is surrounded by beautiful beaches. So visitors that aren’t attending the Super Bowl for the nightlight are hardly surprised that the other most highly-recommended things to do in Miami (other than staying out late and clubbing) are water-based sports and tourist activities. Kite surfing, surfing, parasailing, scuba diving, fishing, swimming with dolphins, and jet skiing are just a few of the many super activities available in Miami.

Mr Racette, said: “Both teams are highly motivated to win the Vince Lombardi trophy this year. American football fanatics who make the journey will also be delighted by the quality of hotels in Miami and value for money on offer from HotelTravel.com”.

For downtown hotels in Miami, log on to HotelTravel.com and check out the Courtyard Miami Downtown Hotel (US$ 157), Holiday Inn Port of Miami Hotel (from US$ 177), InterContinental Miami Hotel (from US$ 200), Hilton Miami Downtown Hotel (from US$ 214) or the Conrad Hotel Miami (from US$ 247). For suburban hotels offering rock bottom rates, have a look at Best Western Miami Airport West Inn & Suites Hotel (from US$ 118) or Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel Miami Airport (from US$ 114). Visitors looking to be close to the city’s main entertainment enclaves consider Coral Gables hotels including Chateaubleau Hotel (from US$ 196) or the Miami Marriott Dadeland Hotel (from US$ 235).***

***All hotel rates are as of 24 January 2010 priced in US$ and subject to change.

About HotelTravel.com

HotelTravel.com is a leader in worldwide hotel bookings and a pioneer in online customer service, providing the inside track to the best deals and discounts for hotels in more than 100 countries. Founded in 1999, the company’s multi-lingual website offers eight languages – English, Chinese, Japanese, French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Korean – supported by a 24-hour customer service centre staffed by native speakers in each language. The company employs over 300 staff with offices in Thailand, Malaysia and China.

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San Francisco (PRWEB) February 2, 2010

Milyoni, Inc. today announced Super Bowl Throwdown Fanpage (http://www.facebook.com/superbowlthrowdown), a commerce-enabled Facebook page for spirited fans of the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts leading up to Super Bowl Sunday. The site demonstrates the powerful capability of Milyoni?s new Conversational Commerce app that enables shopping while hanging out in Facebook, representing breakthrough capability for social networking.

Fans of Super Bowl Throwdown will not only be able to rally their teams and denounce their foes, but also instantly purchase memorabilia without ever leaving Facebook. Sports Images, Inc, a licensed NFL distributor, is providing dozens of exclusive items with officially licensed NFL team and Super Bowl items. Collectors and die-hard fans can literally own a piece of the game from Sunday?s game including the Game-Used Super Bowl XLIV Sod from Stadium Associates, the NFL Game-Used Super Bowl XLIV Sod licensee.

?We see Facebook as a fantastic place to offer our first ever collectible and piece of NFL history, said Dave Andres, CEO of Stadium Associates, ?It?s where fans will be hanging out before, during and after the game.? Super Bowl Throwdown is the exclusive provider on Facebook of Game-Used XLIV Sod including preserved and protected sod cutouts from the Saints End Zone, the Colts End Zone, the 50 Yard Line and limited Collector Set of all three.

Milyoni (pronounced ?million eye?) launched their social networking platform in January and already hosts over a dozen Facebook stores. Founded by former executives of retail and technology companies, their technology platform empowers merchants to transform loyal fans into profitable customers and viral promoters.

?We wanted to change the traditional mindset of using advertising to bring customers to another website or online store,? said John Corpus, CEO of Milyoni. ?Milyoni deploys your store to where people want to spend their time on the Internet – namely in Facebook and other social networking sites with their friends and family.?

Visit http://www.facebook.com/superbowlthrowdown this week to join the conversation, win free items and experience buying power on Facebook.

About Milyoni: Founded in February 2009, Milyoni, Inc. (http://www.Milyoni.com) is a social networking apps provider pioneering the category of ?conversational commerce?. Milyoni allows merchants to conveniently sell within the context of Facebook or other social networking platforms. Transforming and monetizing social networking strategies with social networking apps that include ifanstore and ireply2buy, the Milyoni platform can convert your loyal fans into paying customers and viral promoters.

About Sports Images: Sports Images, Inc (http://www.sportsimages.com) is the industry-leading distributor of licensed sports and entertainment merchandise and trading cards. Since 1989, we have strengthened our relationships with our clients by providing them with deep commitment, huge selections and value driven products. Our knowledgeable sales staff has successfully provided our retailers with unmatched service, one-stop shopping and lightning-fast shipments from our offices in MA and OH.

About Stadium Associates: Stadium Associates, LLC. (http://www.StadiumAssociates.com) the company that is the National Football League Authentic Team Sod and Game-Used Team and Super Bowl XLIV Sod licensee. Stadium Associates is also the Major League Baseball Authentic Collection Team Sod? licensee. Stadium Associates is fully licensed by The Collegiate Licensing Company, an IMG Company, and is the exclusive vendor for Game-Used Sod from The Rose Bowl Stadium beginning with the BCS National Championship Game.

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Defiance, OH (PRWEB) February 4, 2010

SportSims.net, an online Franchise Football simulation game, used their technologically advanced simulation engine to predict the winner of Super Bowl XLIV. SportSims.net?s SimEngine uses the actual player and team stats and uses them to calculate each of the individual matchups in the game, producing the most accurate results possible.

After simulating the upcoming matchup between the Indianapolis Colts and the New Orleans Saints more than 10,000 times, SportSims.net predicts that the Colts will emerge the winners.

Saints vs. Colts. In 10,000 simulations, SportSims.net predicts that the Colts will win the matchup 50.9% of the time against the Saints. The game?s final score was 34-28. This Super Bowl will prove very exciting as this is one of the closer simulations SportSims.net has run. SportSims.net President, Steve Olson said, ?The game will be very close and high scoring. As time expires in the fourth quarter, the Saints have possession and are within striking distance of the goal line. Should be a great game!?

With the news of Colts? Defensive End Dwight Freeney?s serious ankle injury and questionable status for the game, SportSims.net ran an additional group of simulations to see the effect ? the results illustrate that if Freeney does not play, the game shifts in favor of the Saints who won 50.1% of those games with a final score of 35-34. ?It is amazing to see the affect that one key player can have on a team?s performance,? added Olson.

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West Chester, PA (PRWEB) March 4, 2010

In an ongoing effort to meet customer needs, BC Sports has added an email preferences page which allows users to specify which emails they would like to receive from BC Sports. Teams, memorabilia, signings, and more, can now be selected (or not) to help better meet the informational needs of customers. The new page can be viewed at http://www.bcsports.com/newsletter-subscribe.

In addition to customer service improvements, BC Sports continues to make room for new products with sales on helmets, licensed caps, and Reebok

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Ashburn, VA (PRWEB) February 3, 2011

Infegy(http://www.infegy.com), the preeminent source for sentiment-driven web and deep social analytics, today released findings that show Packers fans are inching toward a lead, at least in terms of sheer volume of conversation occurring online. That could foretell a victory for Green Bay, if history serves as a guide. In the past four years, three of the four teams that dominated online buzz (http://infegy.com/buzzstudy) leading up to the Super Bowl were also the team who came home with the championship.

Analysts using Infegy?s Social Radar (http://infegy.com/socialradar.php), the industry?s most intelligent social media monitoring and web analytics platform, discovered some additional facts and figures about the upcoming Super Bowl XLV by analyzing, monitoring, measuring, and using historical reference of online and social ?chatter? surrounding the Super Bowl. Their findings also show that, overall, football enthusiasts are less excited about this year?s Super Bowl than last year?s dramatic face-off between the New Orleans Saints and the Indianapolis Colts.

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Warren, OH (PRWEB) September 12, 2005

The Majority of One Foundation (M1), a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, announced today the creation of EmpowerUSA.org, an effort aimed at raising money to provide ongoing relief funding to victims of Hurricane Katrina.

“I feel confident that the ball is now rolling, bringing relief to millions of people impacted by this disaster,” states M1 COO Michael Moore. “What we want to ensure is that funding continues, not just through the summer and fall, but as long as is needed to help our fellow Americans get back on their feet.”

Moore says that as he watched reports coming in from Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama he was first in a state of disbelief which quickly turned to horror as the images continued to illustrate the ongoing chaos.

“We were no longer dealing with property damage and flooded streets, which we had anticipated; we were viewing images of infants without water, elderly without the medication they need to survive.” As major humanitarian and aide related groups began to enter the scene, such as the Red Cross, Salvation Army, Network for Good and Habitat for Humanity, Mr. Moore says he felt instant relief. “These are good people who know how to care for those in need. They have a great support network and the resources to get involved quickly. Yet we still felt compelled to take action.”

Much of this compulsion came from knowing that his friend and President of The Majority of One Foundation, former Ohio State Buckeye and current Pro Bowl Center for the New Orleans Saints LeCharles Bentley was seeing the decimation of the city where he lives and which he proudly represents on the football field 16 Sundays every fall and winter.

“When you know people impacted it becomes even important that you take action,” Moore said.

Moore contacted long time supporter of The Majority of One Foundation, political and business marketing group Northeast Ohio Communications (NeoCom) looking in search for ways to organize fund raising efforts.

“We immediately began talking about how to get involved,” stated Eric Tobin, CEO NeoCom. “Michael realized we would not be the first organization to get involved and certainly not the biggest, but we both agreed that any positive impact we could have would be worth the effort.”

Through these conversations EmpowerUSA.org was created.

“From EmpowerUSA.org we not only have the ability to become involved for the long term, we have the ability to stay involved as long as needed,” Tobin says. “This enables us to make an impact now and be ready to contribute the next time Americans are in need. President and COO of NeoCom Linda Money says that help, “has to come in all shapes and sizes. Alone neither M1 nor NeoCom can contribute $ 250,000, but together we can organize an effort that will. We want to build a coalition of individuals and small businesses that can each contribute a little, which in the end will add up to real aide.”

Ms. Money also praised some of the cable news channels for their involvement in identifying smaller organizations wanting to lend aide, “On MSNBC’s Scarborough Country for example, Joe Scarborough seems to have several different organizations listed on the screen each night, illustrating just how much help in out there. The more people we get involved, the more unique ways we can help people recover and rebuild.”

By visiting EmpowerUSA.org individuals can purchase Katrina Relief Bracelets, made popular by the Lance Armstrong Foundation.

“This provides people with a reminder of the good they are doing, of the donation they made to assist others,” says Moore. “The most important things for me, is that 70% of the money a person spends on the relief bracelets goes directly towards victim relief. We have tried to make it clear, many people are selling Hurricane Katrina merchandise, some state that a portion of the proceeds go towards victim relief, if they do, I’m glad. But I want people to understand that through EmpowerUSA.org, we spell it out for you $ 7 of every $ 10 is directed to aide. We are looking forward to working with other companies to create other one of a kind items that will stand as a reminder of the contributions one made to aide in the recovery of others.”

“I am proud to be in a position to begin down such an important path” says James Hall, Founder and CEO of The Majority of One Foundation, “I have the greatest of hopes that what we start here today will translate into a blessing for many. LeCharles Bentley and The Majority of One Foundation are honored to have this opportunity to partner with NeoCom to create an avenue of relief for the victims in the City of New Orleans, the States of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama.”

About The Majority of One Foundation:

The mission of the Majority of One Foundation is to increase the quality of life among urban and low-income middle school and high school students by providing educational programs & services that promote academic achievement, personal and professional development, job readiness, self-discipline, healthy living and financial independence. The Majority of One Foundation is a Columbus, Ohio based non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization. Visit on the web at http://www.M1Foundation.org.

About Northeast Ohio Communications:

Northeast Ohio Communications Ltd. (NeoCom) is a leading provider of Political and Commercial Marketing call center services. Located in Howland, Ohio, NeoCom is primarily focused on increasing the level of Communication between organizations/firms and their customers/supporters. With Political Marketing programs ranging from Surveys, Support Building, Message Delivery and Get Out the Vote, NeoCom provides its clients with a one stop shop for their Political Marketing needs. As Commercial Marketing specialist, NeoCom’s main focus is on Small Business and Residential telecommunications needs. Helping clients build and maintain their customer base through quality customer interaction. NeoCom goes beyond contact focusing instead on communication. Visit it on the web at http://www.NeoComnet.com.

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Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) April 20, 2011

R&B veteran TQ has put on a new executive hat by entering into a partnership with new start up label Kado Records, for the purpose of developing and releasing new music from new talent. TQ brings the Indie experience of his own imprint, The HUB Muzic, and merges his efforts with those of this new company, creating a fresh new entity that’s ready for the new music industry.

Kado’s first Artist “K-Gates” created the well known New Orleans Saints anthem, “Black and Gold (Who Dat)” and is now promoting his new single “Motivation” featuring T-Pain. The video is in rotation at MTV at the moment and will be going to radio soon. Gates also dropped the powerful compilation “The Shaikback” last year in a response to the devastating earthquake in his homeland of Haiti which featured the critically acclaimed single “Yele Haiti”

Kado’s second artist hails from Atlanta, GA and goes by the name of “JMidd”. “We’re really excited about this project. This kid can sing, rap, play guitar, and is one hell of a songwriter! The whole company is revving up for the release of his new single, “Up Up and Away” hails Laura Zatezalo, the CEO, Managing Director, and TQ’s partner in Kado Records. “This new single from JMidd has got a lot of potential” claims TQ. “It’s the “unofficial” theme song for the NBA and Orlando Magic superstar Dwight Howard who has heard it, loves it, and wants to use it as his introduction song at his home games!” TQ explains that Kado wanted to do something positive for kids here in America and Dwight’s Charity, “Shooting Stars” was the perfect avenue. “This organization is set up for the betterment of inner city youth which is something that’s close to my heart”, TQ states. Shooting Stars receives a large portion of the proceeds from the new single and video which will be available online next Tuesday, April 26th, 2011.

For a sneak preview of the new video click HERE

“I’m interested in building the next great Indie label here” explains TQ. “I think we have the right people and the right resources to ensure that this company puts out great music from great artists for years to come. That’s my goal. That’s my reason for getting down with this. There’s a new music industry in 2011. One that is different from the past but not so hard to understand… Kado Records understands. We’re ready to do great things.”

Check out http://www.KadoRecords.com

Follow Kado on Twitter!

@KadoRecords

@TQtheTrojan

@JMiddmuzik

@DwightHoward

The New Single and Video “Up Up and Away” from JMidd featuring TQ touches down next Tuesday April 26th, 2011 on iTunes and your favorite online stores.

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