Performing Dance Arts, Toronto’s leading dance studio for children, is weighing in on dance choreographer Meagan O’Shea’s struggle with balancing work and injuries.

Toronto, Canada – May 21, 2015 /MarketersMedia/ —

Performing Dance Arts (www.PerformingDanceArts.ca), Toronto’s leading dance studio for children of all skill levels, is weighing in on the story of Toronto dance choreographer Meagan O’Shea and her struggles with balancing work and injuries.

“It’s a story that’s unfortunately common among dance instructors in Toronto and from anywhere, actually,” says Ashley Daychak, creative director at Performing Dance Arts. “Meagan represents many solo dance instructors who work hard to make a living but run into difficulties when they get hurt.”

Meagan honoured her passion for dancing since the age of four, moving on to attend different dance schools up until post secondary in Ottawa, turning it all into a career as a dance instructor and choreographer. But when Meagan hurt her knee a few years ago, an injury that would require up to 50 sessions of rehab, she was unable to work for an entire year. (Source: Fiorito, J., “The dancer with bruised knees: Fiorito,” The Toronto Star, May 10, 2015; http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2015/05/10/the-dancer-with-bruised-knees-fiorito.html.)

“And the thing about working is that life doesn’t stop. It’s still necessary to earn a living,” Daychak continues. “In Meagan’s case, she still had to pay rent and buy food, and the flip side of things is that the kids she gave dance instructions to also suffered because she wasn’t able to be there to fulfill her duty, through no fault of her own.”

Daychak says Meagan’s situation is one of the reasons she favours being part of an organization like Performing Dance Arts, not just for the fun of interacting with different dancers on a daily basis, but knowing there’s a support system in place for when times get tough.

“Dancing is a physical activity, which means you can and often do incur some kind of injury. Obviously, not everyone goes through what Meagan O’Shea went through where you can’t work for that long of a time. But, these things happen. And being a solo act makes it difficult to survive when these circumstances occur,” Daychak concludes.

Performing Dance Arts operates from its dance studio in Vaughan, teaching various dance styles to children of all ages and skill levels. For more information, visit the Performing Dance Arts web site at http://www.performingdancearts.ca/.

For more information about us, please visit http://www.performingdancearts.ca/

Contact Info:
Name: Ashley Daychak
Organization: Performing Dance Arts
Address: 331 Cityview Blvd. Unit #2, Vaughan, L4H 3M3, ON
Phone: 416-898-3343

Source: http://marketersmedia.com/performing-dance-arts-comments-on-story-of-dance-choreographer-meagan-oshea/82497

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Following an interview by the Canadian Press, Canadalend.com is weighing in on the Canadian housing market’s rising home prices and what potential homeowners need to know when looking for a mortgage.

Toronto, Canada – May 21, 2015 /MarketersMedia/ —

Canadalend.com, the leading low-cost, private mortgage solution advisor, is weighing in on the Canadian housing market’s rising home prices and why the lowest mortgage rate is not always the best option for potential home buyers following a high-profile interview by the Canadian Press.

According to the Teranet – National Bank National Composite House Price Index, home resale values hit a record high in March. Home prices were up in nine of 11 major Canadian cities compared to March 2014, with Toronto and Vancouver setting new records. Nationally, average home prices rose 9.4% in March to $439,114. (Source: “Teranet – National Bank National Composite House Price Index,” HousePriceIndex.ca; www.housepriceindex.ca/, last accessed May 12, 2015.)

“Spring is the most active period for home buying and selling. And this year is no exception,” says Bob Aggarwal, president of Canadalend.com. “With supply tight and housing prices rising fast, lenders are looking at new ways to attract home buyers in an increasingly competitive marketplace. The first thing home buyers look at is interest rates, so that’s where we’re seeing the most competition between lenders.”

Aggarwal explains that the majority of calls Canadalend.com now gets are about mortgage rates, echoing his recent high-profile interview by the Canadian Press. (Source: Posadzki, A., “Bargain-basement mortgage rate may not be what you want,” The Toronto Star, May 11, 2015;
http://www.thestar.com/business/personal_finance/spending_saving/2015/05/11/bargain-basement-mortgage-rate-may-not-be-what-you-want.html.) He notes that while low rates are one factor for home buyers to consider, it’s important to consider other factors as well. Where mortgage contracts used to be standardized, many now include conditions or clauses that could affect your purchase and payments further down the line.

“Mortgages can come with conditions that home buyers will want to consider based on their individual circumstances. While home buyers may be able to lock in lower mortgage rates, they’ll also want to consider any potential penalties for paying it off early; lower prepayment privileges; the ability to refinance, move, or transfer the mortgage; and so on,” explains Aggarwal. “On top of that, rate reductions are only in place for a small period of time. And to qualify for the low rate, many first-time home buyers need to qualify, for example, on a higher five-year rate.”

“It can be difficult for home buyers to understand the difference between the various financial products offered by competing lenders and which best suits their needs. That’s where licensed, independent agents come in,” Aggarwal concludes. “They sit down with the clients and review all the factors, helping them find the right option to meet their financial and lifestyle needs.”

Canadalend.com is one of the largest, most trusted private mortgage brokers in Canada, with skilled independent, licensed professionals helping Canadians coast-to-coast. To learn more about Canadalend.com, visit the company’s web site at www.Canadalend.com.

For more information about us, please visit http://www.canadalend.com

Contact Info:
Name: Bob Aggarwal
Organization: Canadalend.com
Phone: 416-278-0278

Source: http://marketersmedia.com/canadalend-com-weighs-in-on-rising-home-prices-and-lenders-push-for-lower-mortgage-rates/82494

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Agein.com, the Internet’s premier anti-aging web site focusing on anti-aging tips, news, and advice from some of the foremost experts in the industry, is responding to the market trend towards proactive skin care treatments for younger women.

Toronto, Canada – May 21, 2015 /MarketersMedia/ —

Agein.com (www.agein.com), the Internet’s premier anti-aging web site focusing on anti-aging tips, news, and advice from some of the foremost experts in the industry, is responding to the market trend towards proactive skin care treatments for younger women.

“The recent public shift towards using preventative care health models has inspired women to take more proactive steps in their skin care,” observes Dr. Kevin McLaughlin, anti-aging and health and wellness specialist. “It’s almost the opposite of what was previously going on, so it’s an exciting progression. Of course, fine lines and wrinkles can still begin cropping up at a young age. This means young women also have a demand for proactive restorative treatments that can both counteract these early signs of aging and prevent further damage in the future.”

This demographic of 20- to 35-year-olds is one that anti-aging and cosmetics companies are eager to court—and meeting their needs requires a shift in product ingredients and their purpose, according to Dr. McLaughlin.

“Treatments designed to nourish and restore skin showing signs of early aging with quality ingredients are pretty popular. It’s like a healthy diet, almost,” Dr. McLaughlin explains. “More value is found in using nourishment to build a healthy and long-lasting beauty, but for young women already seeing the early signs of aging, this nourishment needs to be combined with a restorative treatment.”

Some companies have begun to develop what they call “stepping stone products” to help women transition from regular skin care treatments to products that provide a harsh yet proactive defense against the signs of aging.

But as Dr. McLaughlin explains, while the demographic shift is a more recent phenomenon, the philosophy and science behind it is not.

“We tell today’s youth that they need to start taking care of themselves early—that they need to work out and eat right before they get older and the unhealthy habits from their younger days take their toll,” Dr. McLaughlin notes. He compares starting a healthy diet earlier in life to taking care of the skin: “If you treat your skin right early on, nourishing it and treating early signs of aging like any other part of the body, then it will stay vibrant and young in later years. It’s also about forming good habits. If you get into the practice of using moisturizers and creams earlier, then you will reap the benefits throughout the rest of your life. It’s common sense that treating fine lines before they become deep wrinkles is the best way to restore and maintain youthful-looking skin.”

“Having said that, it’s important to note that not all anti-aging creams are suitable for all audiences,” McLaughlin cautions. “Some formulas are too strong for younger users and will erode the outer layer of skin. This increases vulnerability to sunlight and environmental damage, causing the exact opposite of the desired effect. Women are advised to look for anti-aging products that are formulated for a broader age range, and those include Agein.com’s skin care line.”

Agein.com is the Internet’s top anti-aging web site that strives to inspire and coach readers of all ages to adapt a proactive, anti-aging lifestyle that suits their individual needs. Its anti-aging experts offer education on diet, fitness, and skin care treatments. To learn more about Agein.com, visit the company’s web site at www.Agein.com.

For more information about us, please visit http://www.agein.com/

Contact Info:
Name: Dr. Kevin McLaughlin
Organization: Agein
Address: 60 State Street, Suite 700, Boston, MA 02109-1894
Phone: 905-266-0350

Source: http://marketersmedia.com/agein-com-the-leader-in-anti-aging-solutions-weighs-in-on-market-trend-towards-proactive-skin-care/82491

Release ID: 82491

If passed, new rules proposed by the Labor Department will require more investment professionals to act in their clients’ best interests regarding investment decisions that involve retirement funds.

Bingham Farms, MI – May 20, 2015 /MM-LC/ —

According to recent Labor Department research, lack of regulatory protection costs American investors a minimum of $17 billion, or 1 percent of their assets each year. After four years of reworking a previous reform policy that was rejected in 2011, federal regulators have proposed new rules requiring more investment professionals to act in their clients’ best interests regarding investment decisions that involve retirement funds. In legal terms it is known as fiduciary duty, but not all financial advisors are held to fiduciary standards.

The proposed rules would eliminate certain loopholes many brokers have relied on for decades to bypass fiduciary responsibilities when advising their clients on retirement money held in IRA and 401(k) accounts, which currently represents an estimated $7 trillion.

By updating the 1974 Employee Retirement Income Security Act (Erisa), these newly proposed rules also address the current realities of retirement preparedness and take into consideration the fact that people are living longer and therefore need access to a guaranteed income stream that can last them 25-30 years or longer.

There are currently few hardline regulations in place to protect everyday investors from being taken advantage of by incentive-fueled brokers more interested in commissions and perks than what is best for the consumer. The financial services industry has built a reputation for becoming an obstacle course for ordinary individuals who often find themselves wondering whether their advisors are actually safeguarding their interests, or pushing investment products that don’t meet their individual needs.

The Labor Department’s effort is expected to save investors $40 billion over a 10 year period, although regulators say it falls short of resolving all of the problems that plague the financial services industry.
Wealth management advisor Kurt Fillmore is meeting with lawmakers in Washington D.C. later this month to discuss the state of financial regulation in the U.S. and make the case for financial advisors held to a fiduciary responsibility across the board, particularly those who advise retirees.

“The stock market is at an all time high and six years into a bull market,” Fillmore says. “At the same time, interest rates are extremely low, so retirees are placed in a difficult situation when it comes to generating the same amount of retirement income that was available just a few years ago.

“Until we can protect seniors with regulatory measures that hold all advisors to the same solid fiduciary responsibility throughout the industry, we must make an effort to educate investors on the variety of resources available to provide financial security throughout their retirement years.”

In addition to the potential for giving wayward investment advice, the way some brokers are paid can present serious conflicts. While brokerage industry groups argue that the new rules will dismantle their ability to do business, regulators say they will still be at liberty to charge commissions and engage in revenue sharing practices. The biggest change for non-fiduciaries handling retirement accounts will be a requirement to enter into a contract with their customers stating that they are putting the investors’ interests first and disclosing any conflicts that may prevent them from doing so. This contract will give dissatisfied investors greater recourse in any future disputes.

Regulators will collect comments from the public, including industry groups, consumer advocates and other stakeholders, until mid-July. They will make their decisions on the final language of the regulation after reviewing these comments.

As it stands today, only registered investment advisors are legally required to adhere to the fiduciary standard. Brokers who make recommendations regarding retirement money are only obligated to recommend “suitable” investments based on the client’s personal situation, taking into consideration the investor’s age, tolerance for risk, short term and long term goals, which does little to protect consumers from unsafe investment advice that can generate more profits for the advisor. If the new rule is enacted as presented, it will be expanded to mandate fiduciary responsibility on all brokers who make recommendations on retirement money.

For more information about us, please visit http://www.WealthTracFinancial.com

Contact Info:
Name: Kurt Fillmore
Organization: Wealth Trac Financial Group
Phone: 888-519-9614

Source: http://councilofeliteadvisors.com/liftmedia

Release ID: 82487

People of all ages make it a tradition to see the Spring and Summer musicals at the oldest outdoor theater in Washington (since 1923), Kitsap Forest Theater.

BREMERTON, WA, USA – May 20, 2015 /PressCable/ —

Outdoor Theater at its Best – A Day Hike, A Picnic and Mary Poppins.

People from Seattle, Shoreline, Lynnwood, Everett (Puget Sound residence) can all find adventure and fun this spring by venturing out to one of oldest outdoor theaters to see live musical theater.

Each weekend from Memorial Day through June 14th, the Mountaineers Players will present the brand new musical, Mary Poppins

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Whether it’s a hike down to see one of the largest trees in the state of Washington, or enjoying the rhododendron preserve, a quarter-mile trail transports visitors to another time and place where stories for all ages have come to life since 1923. The presentation of the spring show coincides with the blooming of the wild rhododendrons that grow along the hillsides and down the trail to the theater. Generations of theatergoers have enjoyed the scenic drive or ferry ride to the theater, and often come early to picnic under the firs before the trail to the theater opens at 1:00 pm.

A treasured family tradition in the greater Seattle arts community since 1923, The Mountaineers Players continues to bring Puget Sound audiences quality outdoor theater under the conifer canopy of its Kitsap Forest Theater every spring and summer. One of the oldest nonprofit theater groups in the country, the Players troupe performs in the midst of the 460-acre Rhododendron Preserve near Bremerton. Giant fir trees surround terraced seating – carved from the side of a natural amphitheater – while verdant ferns serve as the “footlights” for the performance stage.

About Kitsap Forest Theater: over 70 years of outdoor performances

Publicity photos, ticket information and directions available on KFT website.

Two complimentary tickets available to members of the news media.

For more information about us, please visit http://www.ForestTheater.com

Contact Info:
Name: Gala Lindvall
Organization: Kitsap Forest Theater
Address: Kitsap Forest Theater 3000 Seabeck Highway Bremerton, WA 98312
Phone: 206-542-7815

Release ID: 81905

World’s Largest Photo Booth provides fun pictures for over 2,000 people in one day at Brewgaloo Beer Festival in Raleigh, NC.

Raleigh, United States – May 20, 2015 /PressCable/ —

Even on a rainy day, people came out in droves for a chance to get a free picture at the World’s Largest Photo Booth during the local Brewgaloo beer festival in Raleigh, NC. The Photo Booth was offering free photos as part of the fun to promote the gathering of 73 craft brewers, 50 local food trucks, and 17 live bands that take over downtown Raleigh each April during NC Beer Month.

The World’s Largest Photo Booth (WLPB) uses a massive green screen as the backdrop, similar to the ones used by TV weather reporters. Party-goers choose from an assortment of background images, which are then digitally inserted into the photo ‘live’ during the shoot. This allows revelers to pose with the props provided by the operator to create unique and fun photos. The WLPB then posts the photos on their Facebook page so people can download them or share with friends.

“We always get a good response to the photo booth at these large festivals”, said Mike Cook, designer and operator of the booth. “People are having a good time and want a fun way to remember it as well as share with their friends on social media. We can easily fit 25-30 people in the booth at one time”, said Cook. Props and digital backgrounds provided at the Brewgaloo brewery festival showcased the beer theme, including small hand-held signs about beer, funny hats, fake moustaches, beer goggles, and other beer related items.

Since the first photo booth rolled out at the World’s Fair in Paris in 1889, photo booths have become popular for weddings, festivals, sweet sixteen parties, conventions, sales meetings and other venues where people want to create memorable, theme-related group photos.

“The recent trend towards sharing of photo booth pictures via social media is replacing the traditional printed photo booth”, said Mel Johnson, partner in the WLPB. “With a wide variety of customized background photos and props available, people can create their own themes and even alternate worlds. If you can dream up a theme, it can probably be done with digital backgrounds, digital overlays, costumes and props in a large photo booth”, he said.

For more information about us, please visit http://worldslargestphotobooth.com/

Contact Info:
Name: Mel Johnson
Organization: World’s Largest Photo Booth
Address: c/o Glover Corporation, 2401 Atlantic Ave, Raleigh, NC 27604
Phone: 919-582-7379

Release ID: 82431

Luxury Swiss Watch Shop, a leading online provider ofdiscount luxury watches, announces the addition of Audemars Piquet andBreitling watch lines to their online watch store inventory.

Cedar Rapids, United States – May 20, 2015 /PressCable/ —

Luxury Swiss Watch Shop, a leading online provider of discount quality watches, announces the addition of the Audemars Piquet and Breitling watch lines to their online watch store inventory. Audemars Piquet and Breitling watches are two of the finest watches in the world.

Audemars Piguet is definitely regarded as a top tier watch manufacturer. It is one of the oldest and most established Swiss watchmakers, the company was a partnership between Jules Audemars and Edward Piguet officially formed in 1889. They focused on only high-quality, complex ultra-precise watches. To this day, Audemars Piguet is the oldest watch manufacturer still owned by it’s founding family. Still owned by its founding family, Audemars Piguet is world-renowned for their commitment to quality manufacturing methods and innovative designs. Elegance and luxury are synonymous with this brand, both qualities ingrained in their designs with a focus on tradition. This company is perhaps single-handedly responsible for the resurgence in popularity of the mechanical watch in the late 1980s.

The Audemars Piquet watch line available at the Luxury Swiss Watch Shop can be viewed at the following link:Audemars Piquet watches.

Breitling has become an enormous success in the United States and the world. The most popular products groups are The “Chronomat Evolution”, the “Navitimer”, The “Avenger” group and the “Breitling for Bentley” Line launched in 2002 has shown to be a very successful union between the companies. Most recently, Breitling has added new versions called the “Bentley 6.75? and the “Bentley GT Chronograph” and the newest model group the “Flying B”.

The Breitling watch line available at Luxury Swiss Watch Shop can be found at the following link: Breitling Watches

About Luxury Swiss Watch Shop

Luxury Swiss Watch Shop was founded in 2007 with a goal to combine the finest quality time pieces for the lowest prices available anywhere. Luxury Swiss Watch Shop continually adds to its selection with an emphasis on providing top-of-the-line Swiss watches. Luxury Swiss Watch Shop has expanded its line and has become one of the largest online watch stores with more than 100 different brands and 1000’s of different styles of watches and watch accessories. Because it is affiliated with eBay and PayPal transactions are secure and purchases are protected.

For more information about us, please visit http://www.swisswatchbargains4u.com

Contact Info:
Name: Robert Meyer
Email: drbobmeyer1@msn.com
Organization: Robert Meyer
Address: Cedar Rapids, IA
Phone: 319 364-2204

Release ID: 82425