San Jose, CA (PRWEB) February 10, 2012

Follow us on LinkedIn – Beer continues to be the most favored alcoholic beverage in the world. The incredible popularity of the drink can be put into perspective by the fact that beer is often consumed at a variety of occasions. The drink over the years has emerged into a social lubricant with consumption being the highest in bars, clubs and homes. The availability of a mind boggling range of novel flavors has additionally spurred the popularity of this alcoholic drink. The growing trend of consuming beer as a meal accompaniment is also driving up the frequency of consumption of the drink. A relatively low alcohol beverage, beer is emerging into a key beneficiary of the shifting consumer preferences for safer alcohol varieties. With alcohol content of less than 5.0%, beer is widely consumed as refreshment and for mild relaxation.

The 2007-2009 economic recession derailed growth in the global beer industry. Developed regions of North America and Europe particularly recording declines in consumption and production. High unemployment among key beer drinking consumer clusters was the primary reason attributed to the decline in the developed world. Beer consumption in developed markets was additionally fraught with challenges, such as, demographic changes and shifts in consumer buying patterns among others. The market, nevertheless staged a recovery in the years 2010 & 2011, in sync with improvements in economic conditions. Post recession, the major factors driving growth in beer consumption include changing consumer preferences to relatively healthier alcoholic beverages with low alcohol content, the growing need among consumers to socialize without increasing alcohol consumption as well as the rising young female population who are increasingly taking to beer.

Low per capita consumption and pent-up demand in emerging markets will drive sales and growth. Driven against the wall by shrinking opportunities in the developed markets, companies will continue expanding their base into developing markets. The ensuing increase in cross-border activity and cross-cultural exchange will continue changing consumer tastes that will favor development of new product flavors. Many beer makers are now focusing on women by developing a range of beer types with innovative sweet flavors. The pursuit to attract female customers by beer makers is leading to the introduction of novel beers such as milk beer, fruit-infused beer and flower beer. The market is expected to grow for specialty and artisan/craft beer as consumers focus on trying out new and different flavors.

The research report titled “Beer: A Global Outlook” announced by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings. The report offers a rudimentary overview of the industry, highlights latest trends and demand drivers, in addition to providing statistical insights. Regional markets briefly abstracted and covered include United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, China, India, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Brazil and Peru. The report offers a compilation of recent mergers, acquisitions, and strategic corporate developments. Also included is an indexed, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses, and contact details of companies worldwide.

For more details about this comprehensive industry report, please visit –

http://www.strategyr.com/Beer_Industry_Market_Report.asp.

About Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Global Industry Analysts, Inc., (GIA) is a leading publisher of off-the-shelf market research. Founded in 1987, the company currently employs over 800 people worldwide. Annually, GIA publishes more than 1300 full-scale research reports and analyzes 40,000+ market and technology trends while monitoring more than 126,000 Companies worldwide. Serving over 9500 clients in 27 countries, GIA is recognized today, as one of the world’s largest and reputed market research firms.

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iD Tech Camps and iD Teen Academies

Campbell, CA (PRWEB) February 22, 2012

Technology education leader iD Gaming Academy recently announced a new partnership with GUNNAR Optiks, manufacturer of advanced computer and gaming eyewear. The partnership will provide all students of iD Gaming Academy’s teen gaming camps with access to computer eyewear for use during the pre-college programs. Students will also have an ongoing opportunity to win a personal pair per program session.

According to iD Gaming Academy CEO, Pete Ingram-Cauchi, the partnership is part of iD’s strategy for staying ahead of the curve. “Technology moves fast. We work hard to keep our curriculum completely up to date – and that includes using the latest products and software. As our students continue working hard, we want to ensure that their health is protected and that their eyes are not strained. To that effect, we’re proud to partner with GUNNAR Optiks to place its computer eyewear for regular use in the classroom.”

The iD Gaming Academy is an intensive pre-college program where student gamers learn the technologies behind their hobbies. In the two-week overnight summer programs, teens learn everything from the basics of how to create video games to level design with the Unreal® Development Kit, 3D modeling and animation with Autodesk® Maya®, programming for the Xbox 360®, and iPhone® and Android™ game development with Unity.

Its intensive curriculum gives students a new perspective on the technology that they use every day, and provides practical experience that sets them apart from peers on college applications. Academy students get a feel for possible future careers through industry guest speakers from Google, Electronic Arts™, and more. They also tour real gaming studios and graduate with industry-standard online portfolios to showcase their work.

“iD Gaming Academy students are our future game developers, designers, and innovators,” says Rob Aarnes, President, GUNNAR Optiks. “As such, we want to ensure that their eyes are protected from exposure to digital screens as early as possible, all while providing an optimized digital learning experience. We’re honored to be working with a leader in pre-college technology education and look forward to helping its students excel.”

Each iD Gaming Academy session, hosted at universities including Stanford, Harvard, Texas Christian University, Vassar College, and Lake Forest College, will end with a student raffle for a free pair of GUNNAR Optiks eyewear. The eyewear creates a more comfortable and rich visual experience, improving visual efficiency, endurance, and recovery, while combating eye fatigue during extended hours of gaming. The eyewear is a technical solution that helps minimize eye fatigue and visual stress while improving contrast, comfort, and focus. The patented I-AMP lens technology is comprised of a proprietary lens material in an advanced geometry tuned for intermediate viewing distance and finished with custom formulated lens filters, tints, and coatings.

Main features of GUNNAR Optiks eyewear lens include:

    Tint: The Amber lens tint is designed to increase overall contrast, detail, and resolution by filtering out harsh fluorescent light and reducing high-intensity blue light. The result is a warmer, more natural light spectrum that minimizes the stress on your eyes, supporting sustained focus and alertness during marathon gaming sessions.
    Shape: The highly wrapped, curved lens shape limits air currents near the eyes, creating a higher humidity environment. This increased moisture helps reduce dry eyes and prevent irritation. The lens geometry pre-focuses the light to help support the eye’s natural focusing power to enhance detail for sharper, clearer vision.
    Coatings: The lens coatings are designed to reduce glare and protect the lens. Our coatings include an anti-reflective coating to reduce glare and reflections, and a hard coat that reduces environmental damage and minimizes scratching of the lens material.
    Material: The proprietary lens material is optically pure for the clearest image possible and comprised of lightweight materials for long-haul ergonomics.
    Fit: The lens and frame solution is constructed with the most advanced lightweight, yet durable materials available. With adjustable nose pads and an ergonomically friendly fit, GUNNAR eyewear delivers both comfort and style. The eSPORT collection of advanced gaming eyewear also features interchangeable, headset compatible temples to improve comfort while gaming with GUNNARs and a headset at the same time.

About iD Tech Camps and iD Teen Acadamies

iD Tech Camps is the World’s #1 provider of summer computer camps and technology camps for kids and teens with programs held at 60+ elite universities in the U.S. Summer camps are held at Stanford, Princeton, Yale, UCLA, and other prestigious universities nationwide. Students ages 7-18 create iPhone® apps, 2D and 3D video games, websites with Flash®, C++ and Java programs, 3D models and animations, digital photography, films, robots, and more. There are also 2-week Teen Academies: iD Gaming Academy, iD Programming Academy, and iD Visual Arts Academy. Visit http://www.internalDrive.com or call 1-888-709-TECH (8324) for more information.

About GUNNAR Optiks

GUNNAR Optiks, LLC engineers and produces Technology Eyewear, eyeglasses that enhance and work with the human visual system when viewing computer screens and digital devices. GUNNAR, a privately held company, was founded in 2005 and officially launched its Technology Eyewear in the United States in October, 2008. GUNNAR now offers four categories of Technology Eyewear including Advanced Computer Eyewear, Advanced Gaming Eyewear, Premium 3D Eyewear, and Advanced Outdoor Eyewear. For more information, please visit http://www.gunnars.com.

GUNNAR, the GUNNAR logo, and i-AMP are registered trademarks of GUNNAR Optiks, LLC. All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies. Copyright 2011. GUNNAR Optiks, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Comprehensive Supervision of BCABA’s and Practicum Experience Requirements

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) February 10, 2012

Special Learning, Inc. a comprehensive autism solutions company announced today that it is hosting four 120-minute live webcasts that will be broadcasted on February 28, 2012. Topics on Decreasing Problem Behavior with a FBA, Legislation and Resources for BCBA/BCaBA Autism Task List Requirements section A and E, and Comprehensive Supervision of BCaBA’s and Practicum Experience Requirements will be covered individually in separate time slots.

This 120-minute webcast on Strategies to Increase Beginner Classroom Participation Skills: Decreasing Problem Behavior with a FBA: Part 1 will identify the challenging behaviors children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) may exhibit and will be presented by Ms. Christine Austin, BCaBA and Ms. Michele LaMarche, BCBA. This presentation, which is designed for BCBA’s and BCaBA’s looking for further training on direct FBA implementation, school behavior specialists, teachers and other professionals working with a child with autism and related disorders, is aimed to enable participants to gain knowledge on various assessment tools and assist them to become competent in implementation.

The live webcast on “History and Culture of Autism & Development of Systems and Supports: Training on the BACB Autism Task List Sections A & E” is designed for BCaBA’s and BCBA’s. Discussion will include key historical events of ASDs, cultural views within the autism community, myths, fads and controversies of treatment, legislation and legal issues, and advocacy and funding resources. This will be presented by Ms. Marla Root and Ms. Michele LaMarche, BCBA.

The “Comprehensive Supervision of BCaBA’s and Practicum Experience Requirements” presentation is a webcast designed to provide participants with a thorough discussion and guideline on the absolute “Must Haves” for supervision compliance and ethical considerations. It will also discuss on the areas of quality supervision and of taking supervision to the next level. This live webcast will be presented by Ms. Erin Lombard, M.Ed., BCBA.

Attendees are eligible for BCBA and BCaBA Continuing Education Credits, provided a 30-day free access to the recorded webinar after the live event and a free copy of Special Learning’s January issue of the ABA Literature Summary entitled Using Technology as a Teaching Tool for Children with Autism and Other Disabilities.

Special Learning’s Live Webcast Training series is a monthly training program utilizing a live webinar format to deliver critical content to address the needs of parents and educators in the areas of Applied Behavior Analysis.

About the Speakers

Marla Root is the Director of Community Affairs and Advocacy with Step By Step Academy in Worthington, Ohio. She has worked with hundreds of individuals and families throughout state. She is the 2010 advocate of the year recipient awarded by The Governor’s Council for People with Disabilities. Ms. Root has been advocating for funding and services since 1998 when her son was diagnosed with autism. Marla is currently a board member for the Autism Society of Ohio, Ohio Association of Behavior Analysis and Food For Good Thought. She is a member of the Ohio Association of Behavior Analysis. Marla has a Bachelor of Science Finance degree from Franklin University.

Michele LaMarche is the co-founder of Special Learning, Inc. and the founder and Executive Director of Step By Step Academy (SBSA), a highly-regarded center-based non-profit Autism treatment center in Columbus, Ohio. She has over fifteen years of professional experience in the field of ABA, where she uses her knowledge of behavioral treatment to produce groundbreaking, effective, empirically validated curricula, a critical factor in successfully mainstreaming hundreds of students with ASD. With her credentials and work through Special Learning and SBSA, she has changed the lives of countless individuals and families affected by ASD.

Erin Lombard is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a certified Special Education educator currently teaching graduate level Positive Behavior Support courses at Northern Arizona University. She holds an undergraduate degree in Child and Adolescent Studies and a master’s degree in Special Education obtained in California State University and University of North Texas respectively. She is currently working on her Ph.D. in Psychology at Capella University.

About Special Learning (http://www.special-learning.com)

Special Learning is dedicated to becoming the global leader for Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) solutions by leveraging technology to offer every person diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) attain an abundant and fulfilling life. Through their comprehensive information and resource portal, Special Learning provides the global Autism community with a broad range of free products, tools and services. Their comprehensive product line includes ABA training and education products, iPhone Apps, web-based and downloadable tools, and professional services designed to empower parents, teachers and providers so that they can help individuals with Autism move up the skills spectrum intuitively, successfully and affordably.

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Remodeling by Medina Home Repair

San Jose, CA (PRWEB) February 10, 2012

San Jose’s kitchen and bath remodeling company, Medina Home Repair hopes homeowners who are looking to remodel their homes with a new look this New Year will turn to it for expert home and remodeling work. As an incentive, Medina Home Repair is currently featuring 10-percent off all its remodeling services, from home painting to window installation and everything in between. Give homes the focal point they deserve with a newly remodeled kitchen or replace the home’s water heater to save money. At Medina Home Repair, customers are guaranteed affordable prices and high-quality installations and repairs.

“Give your home an exciting new palate and a fresh new look with fantastic home painting services from Medina Home Repair. Inside or out, nothing makes an impact on your home’s look like new paint. Home painting is often one of the easiest and most affordable ways to make your home look great,” owner Jose Medina of Medina Home Repair said.

Medina Home Repair serves the entire South Bay Area including San Jose, Campbell and Milpitas. They repair, replace and upgrade just about anything a home could need, as well as specialize in home painting, window installation, and kitchen and bathroom remodeling.

For a free estimate or for more information about any of Medina Home Repair’s products or services, view the company on the web at http://www.sanjosecakitchenremodeling.com/ or call 408-514-5308.

About Medina Home Repair

Medina Home Repair is the best solution for all home repairs and remodeling needs in the entire South Bay Area, including San Jose, Campbell and Milpitas. They offer a variety of services, including custom painting, kitchen and bath remodeling, window and door installation, tile and ceramic installation, sheet rock and texture, fencing and decks, popcorn-ceiling removal, water heater installation, hardwood floor refinishing, electrical repair, crown molding, roof repair, plumbing and more.

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Olympia, WA (PRWEB) February 10, 2012

When Olympia field service engineer Will Morrison wanted to replace the six-foot porch behind his home, he knew right where to look for a contractor—his fellow Fraternal Order of Eagles member Richard Summers, of Richard Summers Remodeling. “I know Richard, and I knew what he did for a living,” says Morrison. “When I had some ideas for adding a deck, I took them straight to him and said why don’t you come out and look at my ideas and my land, and we’ll see what we can come up with.”

The end result of what became an invaluable collaborative effort is a beautiful deck that spans the entire length of Morrison’s rural home. The home sits on one and one-half acres and overlooks a large pond and wetland.

“We do a lot of entertaining,” says Morrison, who lives with wife, Tamra, their eight-year-old son, Liam, and several pets. “We wanted something that would allow us to enjoy the outdoors and our view.”

The project began with Morrison’s pencil sketch. Summers then took the sketch and made an AutoCad drawing of a two-level, low profile post and beam structure with tight knot cedar decking. It has a partition in the corner that serves multiple purposes by creating privacy and screening from the driveway, as well as additional support and aesthetics for a pergola that covers the deck. In addition, the deck also has a bar with a grill and sink for outdoor cooking and entertaining.

On a tight budget and with time issues, Morrison is pleased with what Richard Summers Remodeling did given the constraints. “We could have sped through the project in two weeks, but I had time constraints as to when I could be here,” says Morrison. “He worked around my schedule. Also, if he had sped up the process, he would have had to hire a couple of people to help him, and that’s not something I could afford.”

“I would absolutely recommend him to others,” Morrison adds. “Richard was patient, and he pays a great deal of attention to detail. He made sure the job was done right. You could park a train on that deck. It’s built well over code and should last a lifetime.”

To find out more about this exceptional company, Richard Summers Remodeling, please visit their website and blog at http://www.richardsummersremodeling.com.

About Richard Summers Remodeling:

Richard Summers Remodeling specializes in architectural design, kitchen and bathroom remodels, additions, decks, and much more. With 15 years of experience, owner Richard Summers is devoted to providing quality service and affordable excellence for every home improvement project. The company serves Olymbpia, Lacey, and Tumwater, Washington.

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San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) February 17, 2012

A front yard landscape design is an essential part of a beautiful, appealing, and unique home. The design of a front yard enhances curb appeal and displays a homeowner’s personal tastes. However, many homeowners forget an important aspect of the design that goes hand in hand with the landscape – the hardscape design.

“Driveways, walkways, patios, stoops, retaining walls, water features, and other stone accessories are just as important as the landscaping itself,” says Jeff Ferrasci, owner of Custom Landscape. “These hardscape elements not only provide parking, walkways, and sitting areas but also give shape and structure to a yard and interact with organic components in interesting ways. The right hardscape design can absolutely make a front yard.”

Here are a few ways to use hardscape to create a stylish and one-of-a-kind yard:

Driveways and Walkways

Options are limitless when it comes to driveways and walkways. Pavers have taken the landscape world by storm for their classy look and durability. The three main categories of pavers include brick, concrete, and natural stone. Decorative and ornamental concrete offer even more choices and include stamped concrete, colored concrete, exposed aggregate with brick bands, and sand finish. Lining the concrete with bricks can give driveways and walkways a classic and timeless look. To add more visual interest, try using stepping stones as a pathway through various parts of the yard.

Water features

Water features, such as waterfalls and ponds, can make beautiful additions to any landscape. Not only do water features look beautiful and inviting but they also offer soothing sounds.

Courtyards, patios, terraces, and gazebos

Don’t forget the possibility of installing outdoor rooms in a front yard area. A patio, gazebo, terrace, or courtyard can provide a secluded area for relaxing and entertaining. Even if a homeowner doesn’t have a large yard, hardscape or stucco seat walls with stone caps can be used to create small seating areas. Fire pits made from stucco and stone, brick, natural stone, or pavers make an outdoor area a great place to unwind in the evening.

Pay attention to small details, such as adding outdoor lighting, to create a unique front yard that enhances the beauty of a home. For the best results contact a professional that specializes in front yard landscape designs and installations. Custom Landscape specializes in hardscape design and has extensive experience in all aspects of landscape design and installation including concrete, masonry, irrigation, planting, ponds, spas, and garden structures. Owner Jeff Ferrasci has been a licensed landscape contractor since 1976 and is a devoted, hands-on contractor who is on-site each day to carry out a homeowner’s vision. For more information, please visit their new website, http://www.jeffferrascicustomlandscape.com, or check out their profile on BuildZoom.

About Custom Landscape

Licensed, bonded and insured, Custom Landscape can take a homeowner’s vision from design to completion. They have designed and built over 1000 projects in the most prestigious addresses in the country. Whether a homeowner needs grading, irrigation and planting or wants to add a spa, hardscape or outdoor lighting, Custom Landscape’s professional masons, carpenters, and hardscape specialists possess a complete knowledge of local codes and design innovations guaranteed to make any project a success. They serve the Bay Area including Danville, Alamo, Lafayette, Walnut Creek, Orinda, Moraga, and Dublin.

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Bingham Farms, MI (PRWEB) February 09, 2012

There is a significant marketing buzz around automotive advertising during the Super Bowl, but the focus is typically on the enjoyment of the commercials rather than on the vehicles themselves. Vincentric, the leading provider of cost-of-ownership data to the auto industry, took a different approach and released a study today analyzing the total cost-of-ownership for all 22 vehicles advertised during the game.

The results showed that the lowest cost-of-ownership of those advertised vehicles was the Chevrolet Sonic LS, with an estimated 41.9 cents per mile to own, while the Fiat 500 was close behind at only 43.8 cents per mile. Other highlights of the study showed:

Of vehicles not yet released, the Acura NSX Supercar was estimated to have the highest cost-of-ownership at $ 1.69 per mile, about four times higher than the Sonic. Of course even at that price folks, like Jay Leno and Jerry Seinfeld can afford it.

The vehicle not yet in production with the lowest ownership cost was the 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo, with a total cost-of-ownership at 43.9 cents per mile.

The average cost per mile for all vehicles advertised during the game was 71.9 cents per mile vs. an average of all vehicles of 70.2 cents, showing that the advertised vehicles were a good cross-section of vehicles in the market.

The study was derived using the Vincentric Dynamic TCO cost-of-ownership technology, which has the capability to measure cost-of-ownership for over 2,000 vehicle configurations per model year. This comprehensive lifecycle tool also enables users to estimate ownership costs for both existing production vehicles, vehicles not yet in production, and used vehicles as well. Vincentric uses eight cost elements to determine ownership costs, including depreciation, financing, fees and taxes, fuel, insurance, maintenance, opportunity cost and repairs.

“We’re excited to apply our comprehensive and customizable cost-of-ownership technology to create special studies like this,” stated David Wurster, President of Vincentric. “Although it is fun to look at the lowest cost-to-own, it is important to be aware that the lowest ownership cost isn’t necessarily the best value, which is why we also assign a value rating to every vehicle we measure,” he added.

Vincentric’s TCO Analysis of the 22 vehicles advertised during the Super Bowl is available at http://www.vincentric.com. For more information regarding this and other industry reports, contact Jillian Cooper, Marketing Coordinator, at (248)-430-4121 ext 107 or jillian.cooper(at)vincentric(dot)com.

ABOUT VINCENTRIC

Vincentric provides data, knowledge, and insight to the automotive industry by identifying and applying the many aspects of automotive value. Vincentric data is used by organizations such as Yahoo! Autos, AOL, Cars.com, Chevrolet, Mercedes-Benz, BMW of North America, Toyota, Kiplinger.com, AutoTrader, Business Fleet Magazine, Volvo, NADA Guides, and Fleet-Central.com as a means of providing automotive insight to their clientele. Vincentric, LLC is a privately held automotive data compilation and analysis firm headquartered in Bingham Farms, Michigan.

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(PRWEB) February 10, 2012

Students at New Roads School in Santa Monica, CA are reporting impressive energy savings on their school campus during the third week of meter readings for the 2012 national Green Cup Challenge® (GCC). School throughout the US are participating in the Green Cup Challenge.

“This is extremely positive news for America, which makes up just 5% of the world’s population but consumes 24% of the world’s energy,” says Peg Watson, Founder and President of the Green Schools Alliance (GSA). The GSA sponsors the GCC, which is now in its fifth year; 116 GCC schools in 22 states are competing to reduce their electricity consumption during peak winter energy usage, January 18 to February 15.

Preventable energy waste costs Americans hundreds of billions of dollars a year and studies have shown that most Americans continue to live in denial about their energy consumption. But students are turning that around.“From California to Florida, students and school campuses are modeling technologies and behaviors that save energy, money and the environment during the GCC and beyond,” says GCC Program Director Katy Perry.

At New Roads School, students and staff also achieved reductions of 17%. “We brought natural light into the computer classroom by cutting a big skylight into a false ceiling and we haven’t turned the lights on in the room since,” says Tyrone Sandaal, the High School’s Co-Director. Sandaal said students and staff have been going room by room controlling thermostats, shutting off computer monitors, space heaters, and lamps. They installed special plates on light switches outside of seven modular buildings to prevent lights from being turned on unnecessarily during the day, and put night lights on timers. “What we found going into the GCC is that we were very effective in our campaign last year, so it was much easier for us to do what we needed to do this year. It’s about creating habits.” In the future, Sandaal hopes to create a GCC home version. “Parents and families would compete with each other to create percentage reductions at home, and report the results in school,” he says.

With just one week to go for the national GCC and with voting open in the popular GCC video contest at http://greencupchallenge.net/GCEnergy/video2012.html (both end on February 15th) schools are scrambling for last-minute reductions and the coveted first place, posting web and Twitter updates along the way. New Roads School’s entry in the GCC video contest highlights how recycling saves energy.

“National winners will be announced in a couple of weeks, though all GCC schools are winners in our book,” says Perry.

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Jensen Beach, FL (PRWEB) February 14, 2012

Thanks to MWR’s dedication to providing an unparalleled selection of wedding bands, they are proud to introduce an enhanced selection of Celtic wedding bands for men in stainless steel and sterling silver. At Mens-Wedding-Rings.com, their user-friendly navigation invites visitors to “Shop by Collection” and peruse the latest styles of Celtic rings. As more of their customers look for rings that reflect their unique Irish heritage, MWR is pleased to offer only top quality Celtic knot rings that are designed to last.

In response to customer requests for a better selection of men’s Celtic wedding bands, Mens-Wedding-Rings.com has expanded its selection to include the latest designer Celtic knot ring in Argentium silver. Instead of choosing a casual Claddagh ring as a symbol of Celtic heritage, more men are seeking out a stylized version of the classic Celtic knot. Some of the wedding rings for sale at MWR are made by nationally known jewelry designers and include exquisite designs in precious metals. Men are attracted to this site for its incredible selection and low prices on an endless assortment of metals and styles, which now includes an enhanced selection of men’s Celtic wedding bands. MWR also offers the most popular contemporary metals to meet every man’s style.

Unlike many jewelry store chains and web stores who have added a few styles of religious rings, MWR is committed to offering an expanded selection that includes contemporary and alternative metals as well as larger sizes. Plus, many of their designer offerings have a comfort-fit design. This retailer prides itself on selling the largest selection of attractive and affordable men’s wedding rings on the Internet. Over the past two years, MWR has earned a reputation for their vast array of wedding bands from top-rated resources. A few of the savviest bridal editors have singled out this ecommerce retailer as one of the best resources for grooms-to-be.

One reason for the early success of Mens-Wedding-Rings.com is the owners’ dedication to making their inventory the most diverse and impressive assortment of men’s alternative and traditional wedding bands. With rings made from gold, platinum, silver and a number of alternative metals, their selection at MWR reflects the latest styles on the market today, all at affordable prices. Owners Roy and Judy Devine are always looking for a way to innovate by improving the shopping experience for their customers. Adding a greater variety of men’s Celtic wedding bands is just another way to accomplish this, just in time for St. Patrick’s Day.

According to MWR co-owner Judy Devine, “One reason that men are so attracted to our collection of men’s Celtic wedding bands is that they want a ring that makes a statement about their national heritage. By offering such a diverse selection of Celtic rings in metals such as sterling silver, Argentium silver and stainless steel, MWR is recognizing that these intricate “knot” rings are more than just a passing trend.” Instead of shopping for a traditional plain wedding ring, more men are choosing rings that express personal beliefs and nationality and MWR gives them an ideal way to do just that.

About Mens-Wedding-Rings:

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

Contact information:

Roy & Judy Devine, Owners

Mens-Wedding-Rings.com

800.676.0363

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Benicia, CA (PRWEB) February 10, 2012

A hybrid vehicle is a vehicle that uses two or more distinct power sources to move a vehicle. Most commonly these vehicles are hybrid electric vehicles, which combine an internal combustion engine and one or more electric motors. In order to keep a hybrid in top condition, the Vallejo auto service shop , Simpkins Auto Care offers maintenance tips.

Hybrid maintenance procedures are different for each automaker’s hybrids, but, for the most part, the basic procedures are still the same, although each hybrid has its own set of maintenance schedules and recommendations.

Air conditioning work and oil changes need to be specific to hybrids. Not completing these tasks properly may prevent it from performing at its peak condition or even ruin the vehicle. For hybrids, the appropriate oil is 0W20, available on the market as synthetic oil.

“I heard that Simpkins Auto Care has a very good reputation, and it proved true. The insurance company was called and all billing was covered by its staff. We had no involvement, which was a relief to both me and my wife. I’ll recommend them to anyone,” said Doug Hirsch, a satisfied client of Simpkins Auto Care.

Vallejo hybrid auto service shop, Simpkins Auto Care does not use subcontractors for its work, something that not many auto body shops can claim.

For more information about any of Simpkins Auto Care’s products or services, call 707-746-0535, view the company on the web at http://www.simpkinsautocare.com or visit 980 Adams St. in Benicia.

About Simpkins Auto Care

Since its formation in 1983 and its incorporation in 2003, Simpkins Auto Care has offered a number of services, including transmission work, tires and suspension services, collision repairs and refinishing, car restorations and detailing, auto glass repairs, engine diagnostics, oil changes, used car sales and more. Vallejo auto body shop, Simpkins Auto Care is well known for its professionalism, earning customers’ respect, retaining clients and developing lasting relationships.

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