Tom Davies, President of V. Sattui Winery, announced the hiring of Tom OHiggins as Marketplace Manager: We are thrilled to have an executive of Toms extensive business background and wine and food experience join V. Sattui. Toms knowledge and energy will allow us to improve upon the guest experience at the winery, especially in our Deli and Marketplace.

OHiggins, a Northern California native, attended college in Berkeley, Los Angeles and France, attaining a degree in wine business marketing and a MFA in film and television. While studying in France, he interned at Chateau Bellegrave in Pauillac at the auspices of Henry Vandervoort, and in Epernay, at Pierre-Jouet Champagne during its stewardship by Pierre Ernst.

Returning from Europe, he ventured into another business related to his love of cooking and pairing food with wine: a part-time job in Beverly Hills on Rodeo Drive with Williams-Sonoma. During his 15 years with William-Sonoma, he worked alongside Chuck Williams to develop the companys first catalog, and as a Vice President, he helped build the company from 4 to over 200 stores nationwide.

Higgins also worked and consulted with several wineries in the Napa Valley, the Central Coast and Santa Barbara County over the last 8 years. Tom and his wife Susan just relocated back to the Napa Valley and he says: …being here at V. Sattui Winery is like coming home again.

About V. Sattui Winery:

V. Sattui Winery is a fourth-generation family-owned winery. V. Sattui makes 45 different wines. Recent recognition of the winerys commitment to excellence is its selection as “Winery of the Year” at the 2012 Winemakers Challenge and Best of the Bay winner in the 2011 San Francisco Bay Guardian.

Founded in 1885 by Vittorio Sattui, today V. Sattui Winery is the only winery in Napa Valley with its own extensive deli offering house-made prepared foods from salads to charcuterie to pastas, pizza, and bbqd fare and over 200 cheeses from around the world. Visitors can assemble a picnic and enjoy it outdoors under the centuries-old oak trees on the winery grounds.

V. Sattui Winery is located 1.5 miles south of St. Helena at 1111 White Lane; the winery is open seven days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; no reservations required. 707-963-7774

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Folks scouring the web to buy skillets, frying pans and grills have a smart new method of finding the best deals and the right products, thanks to an insightful three step process courtesy of http://www.Skilletsandmore.com.

Most people think they know how to shop around the Internet for the best deal but unfortunately for them, they’re wrong, cautioned Jerry McGahan of Skilletsandmore.com. And thats why our three step process is so important and timely. People are wasting money and time, and winding up with skillets, frying pans and grills that fail to meet their expectations and needs. Our three step process turns that situation around, and empowers people to become smart, satisfied shoppers who wind up saving money, time and stress.

Skilletsandmore.com advises skillet, frying pan and grill shoppers to follow three steps during their shopping process:

Step 1: Shoppers should compare prices and product features to get a sense of whats available at various price positions. Keeping notes in a simple spreadsheet is an easy way to stay organized.

Step 2: Shoppers should share their research with store website owners, and invite them to comment. If its an apples to apples comparison, website owners may be inclined to match or beat prices. Or, if its not an apples to apples comparison, website owners will likely educate shoppers on information that they need to know before they buy not after.

Step 3: Shoppers should provide website owners with insights and feedback on the marketplace such as advertising that they found compelling, storefront designs that they found intuitive, and so on. Many website owners will be quite grateful for this valuable market research, and will offer additional discounts or other value-added services as a way of saying thank you.

Most shoppers are very good at sharing their findings with friends, relatives and other people within their network, but they neglect to share that research with the very people who are in a position to do something about it: store website owners, added Mr. McGahan. Fortunately, when shoppers follow the three steps outlined above, everyone wins. Shoppers win because they get the feature-filled skillets, frying pans and grills they want at an amazing price. And website owners win because they get a chance to acquire a new customer, while getting invaluable feedback on the competition, the marketplace, advertising strategies, and more.

Shoppers on the hunt for a wide selection of skillets, frying pans and grills can visit http://www.Skilletsandmore.com to find some of the Internets best deals, along with accurate, objective information on features and specifications.

Shoppers can also share their shopping questions and marketplace feedback with the websites owner, Jerry McGahan, at skilletsandmore(at)gmail(dot)com.

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Real Software, creator of object-oriented, cross-platform software development tools for Mac OS X, Windows, Linux and the web, today announced it has grown its user base beyond 150,000 developers in more than 130 countries. The company has a close working relationship with its user base and added 114 new features and 568 improvements in 2011, many in direct response to community feedback. Real Studio is responsible for helping developers create hundreds of innovative, new applications in the past year, including web apps incorporating the latest HTML5 features and leading Mac App Store apps, such as MovieDraft, iSmartTrain and HDRtist.

Success Factors

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????The company brought web app development to the masses with its roll-out of Real Studio Web Edition for easy and fast web development, allowing users to bypass coding in multiple languages. Currently, 67% of Real Studio users are working on web applications.
????The Real Studio user base continued to grow in 2011 to a total of more than 150,000 worldwide.
????Real Studio continues to flourish in industries such as education, manufacturing, healthcare, transportation and entertainment among others. Recent customer successes include contracts with the Azimuth for the US Navy, SUNY Downstate, OU School of Music, Eden FX, Ayenbee Group and Media Switcher for Toby Keiths I Love this Bar & Grill Restaurant. Nearly 40% of Real Studio users make more than 50% of their income with the apps they have developed.
????Real Software has ensured true cross-platform compatibility by keeping up with several changes in OS X for both Lion and the Mac App Store, as well as providing support for Cairo on Linux and maintaining compatibility with Windows technologies, including many ActiveX components.
????Real Studios HTML5 feature additions such as Geolocation and Web Movie Player in Web Edition have resulted in applications that smoothly interact with web.
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????Real Studio users remain active and passionate worldwide. Eleven new user groups formed on three continents in 2011 from California to London to Sydney.

Supporting Quotes

Real Software remains dedicated to simplifying application development for those considered novices to the most advanced enterprise programmers. Speed, versatility and security remain paramount to how Real Studio will continue to be improved in 2012 and we look forward to seeing the impact Real Studio applications produce around the world, Geoff Perlman, Founder and CEO of Real Software.

We have a streamlined workflow for all our development. As a result, I think we use our time and money very efficiently and will continue developing new applications with Real Studio, said Omar Abassi, Director of Engineering for Ayenbee Group.

Real Studio makes it so much easier and faster to develop and deploy applications. Theres no need to learn Javascript, PHP, etc. We can reuse code and create a web application that nearly mirrors the executable files, saving hours of time, said Brian Fellers, Senior Software Engineer, Azimuth, Inc.

About Real Studio

Real Studio is a full-featured cross-platform software development tool suited to creating a wide range of applications, from utilities to enterprise-class applications. Real Studio Personal Edition for Windows, Linux or Mac OS X is priced at $ 99 and is geared for hobbyists and students. Real Studio Professional Edition, required for cross-platform (Mac OS X, Windows and Linux) compilation, is $ 299. Real Studio Enterprise Edition, made for full-time developers, is priced at $ 995, and offers the ability to develop and deploy on Mac OS X, Windows, Linux, and the web. Real Studio Web Edition, the fastest and easiest way to create and deploy web applications, is now available and priced at $ 599.

Real Software is currently shipping Real Studio 2011 Release 4 and all versions are available for download now at http://www.realsoftware.com. All editions of Real Studio are available in a free 30-day trial edition.

About Real Software

Real Software provides Real Studio, a cross-platform web, desktop, and console development tool. Real Software was founded in 1996 and is based in Austin, Texas. For more information visit http://www.realsoftware.com or call 866.825.2114.

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Im excited about the plans we have for 2012! This is how Jennifer Garcia, NAPW Baltimore Local Chapter President, began the chapters first networking meeting of the New Year. This year, members will have more opportunities to promote their businesses. At each meeting, one member will be given ten-fifteen minutes to promote their business or latest endeavors. Members were encouraged to prepare their presentations to be informational or motivational to the members.

In February, the chapter will follow up on their New Years Resolutions with Marilyn Thorpe, a Business and Life Coach with NexPhase Transitions. In March, the group will learn about Solo Te tea parties by Sabrina Owens of Solo Te. The chapter will receive help with the home-buying process with Ann Kress of Keller Williams Select Realtors in April.

We are really looking forward to the information our very own members will be providing us with their business presentations this year, Jennifer said.

In addition to having members present, Jennifer proposed having outside speakers to occasionally present on a topic important to business owners. At the start of the year, Jennifer met with a representative from the Small Business Administration (SBA) who specializes in small business and women business owners. The representative eagerly volunteered to speak to the Baltimore Local Chapter and to bring other expert speakers as well. The representative from SBA suggested bringing speakers to discuss: How to Obtain Financing, Financial Literacy, How to Become a Recognized Woman-Owned Business, How to Obtain Federal Contracting, and How to Export Your Products. Jennifer asked the members in attendance to consider what topics they would like to hear and urged all Baltimore Chapter members to provide feedback as to the topics they want to learn about.

The first presentation for 2012 was by Nayo Carter of First Step Accounting. Nayo gave an informative discussion on Tax Information to Prepare for Tax Season. She provided members tips to prepare for tax season, discussed some of the software used by businesses to manage their books, and made some recommendations. She also gave a handout Tax Return Preparation Checklist which can be found on her website: http://tinyurl.com/1ststepcklist. She provided her contact information for members that need assistance with their taxes: Nayo Carter, 1st Step Accounting 443-424-8014 http://www.1ststepaccounting.com.

The Baltimore Local Chapter meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month at 5:30pm, and the location varies from month to month. The next meeting will be February 15th, 2012 at 5:30pm at Bonefish Grill: 10906 Boulevard Circle, Owings Mills, MD 21117.

The presentation for the next meeting will be “Following up on your New Years Resolutions” by Marilyn Thorpe, Business & Life Coach with NexPhase Transitions.

Members in attendance included:

Ann Kress, a residential realtor with Keller Williams Select Realtors. Ann helps both buyers and sellers through the process of buying or selling homes. Anns scope is Baltimore City and 5 counties: Baltimore, Howard, Anne Arundel, Carroll, and Harford.

Linda Mathieu is a licensed Certified Public Accountant, working in the field of retirement planning for over thirty years. Linda designs and administers retirement plans helping her clients avoid tax liabilities. Linda is also a representative for Melaleuca, a green company offering green home cleaning products, vitamins, and more. She volunteers with Landmark and announced their forum which will be the weekend of March 7th.

Tamera Swan-Mason is the President and CEO of White Swan Inc. Her company’s principal products are Wild Rose Hand and Body Lotion, Bath and Shower Gel and Soothing Bath Salts. She is currently seeking ten on-commission salespersons to sell her products. Tamera is also an ordained New Thought Minister. She is a contributing book author, having written six articles for six books on womens issues. Tamera is a member of the Professional Woman’s Network.

Jennifer Garcia is the Owner and President of Logicreative, a marketing and design business specializing in brand marketing and social media strategy. Logicreative offers a wide range of services including web and graphic design to help businesses build their brand. Logicreative offers social media management services, helping busy entrepreneurs maintain an ongoing web presence.

Nayo Carter is the CEO of First Step Accounting. Nayo is an accountant with experience in taxes and bookkeeping. Nayo offers her clients virtual accounting services through a cloud-based accounting system. In addition, she helps multi-level marketers manage their finances easily and inexpensively. Nayo was the first speaker for 2012 at the NAPW Baltimore Chapter January meeting.

Guests in attendance included:

Vickie Bowersox of Vickie Bowersox Consulting. She helps others find the hope theyve lost in their lives. In addition to being a life coach, Vickie helps business owners create their own economy by teaching them how to develop multiple sources of income. Vickie currently represents four companies: Younique, Vima, Melaleuca and Send Out Cards that help her increase her wealth. Recently, Vickie started a nonprofit organization called Hope At Last, helping young adults by providing them life and career counseling.

If you are a professional woman in the Maryland area, we encourage you to join NAPW, said Jennifer.

The National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) is the largest and most recognized network of female professionals. NAPW provides a forum where women can interact, exchange ideas, educate, network, and empower. NAPW Local Chapters allow members to maximize their experience through meetings, networking opportunities, and professional events.

For additional information regarding the NAPW Baltimore Local Chapter and/or NAPW, please visit http://www.napw.com.

Follow NAPW on Facebook and Twitter.

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Krueger-HVAC, a leading manufacturer of air distribution solutions, today announced JJP Mechanical Reps, LLC as their new representative in Nashville, TN and surrounding eastern counties, effective January 2012.

Under the ownership of Rodney Franz as of June of 2011, JJP Mechanical Reps, LLC was formed with core personnel that have over 28 years of experience in the Nashville commercial HVAC market. Through this highly experienced support base, they have developed a strong presence in the design/build marketplace and have been involved in a number of large, successful projects, including the new Nashville Convention Center.

Were excited to expand our presence in the Nashville region with a company that shares our commitment to providing world-class customer service and engineering support, said Paul Christiansen, vice president of sales and marketing at Krueger-HVAC. With the move of our lab and training center to Richardson, TX, we expect it to greatly assist their customers in getting up-to-speed with Kruegers product offering.

While focused on growing their selection of air distribution products to satisfy a range of commercial and industrial HVAC applications, Krueger has also been a leading innovator of critical room air distribution products and hospital particulate control systems. The vast expertise and understanding that JJP Mechanical Reps, LLC offers in these particular markets will not only strengthen the presence of Krueger within the territory, but will facilitate in the development of additional high-quality, critical room solutions.

We are excited to represent the Krueger line and look forward to a strong partnership offering quality products and superior service. Rodney Franz, president of JJP Mechanical Reps, LLC.

Krueger-HVAC is committed to providing sustainable, innovative air distribution products and solutions through industry involvement, personnel and facility investments, and training programs for architects, building owners, contractors and consulting engineers. Partnerships with knowledgeable, service-oriented Manufacturer Representatives that share similar values and goals continue to play a large part in Kruegers growth and success.

For more information about Krueger air distribution solutions or to obtain a copy of Kruegers Product Catalog, visit http://www.jjpmechreps.com or http://www.krueger-hvac.com.

About Krueger

Founded in 1948, Krueger-HVAC is a leading manufacturer of air distribution products for commercial and industrial applications, including grilles, registers, diffusers, terminal units, underfloor products, critical room products, fan filter units, displacement ventilation as well as chilled beams.

To learn more about how Krueger can assist you in your next application, visit http://www.krueger-hvac.com, http://www.twitter.com/kruegerhvac, http://www.facebook.com/kruegerhvac or call 972.680.9136.

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Gillece Services, a new Technical Excellence Member of the National Comfort Institute, is now preparing to become skill-certified in Carbon Monoxide (CO) Safety & Combustion Analysis with the National Comfort Institute as a proactive measure to help prevent on-going Carbon Monoxide poisonings and occasional, unfortunate CO-related fatalities in Pittsburgh and its surrounding communities. In addition to offering superior Plumbing, Heating, Cooling and Electric services, Gillece is now preparing to become the certified local expert for household Carbon Monoxide detection, leak prevention services, combustion analysis and CO alarm installation.

Carbon Monoxide poisoning contributes annually to thousands of deaths in the United States, and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that 8,000 to 15,000 people each year are examined or treated in hospitals for non-fire related Carbon Monoxide poisoning. Breathed over long periods of time, low concentrations of Carbon Monoxide may also contribute to other illness. An odorless, colorless gas, Carbon Monoxide can build up to dangerous concentrations when fuel-burning devices are not properly operated, vented or maintained and is completely undetected by smell, taste or sight. Common sources of Carbon Monoxide in homes include fuel-burning devices such as furnaces, gas/kerosene space heaters, boilers, gas cooking stoves, water heaters, clothes dryers, fireplaces, charcoal grills, wood stoves, power generators, motor vehicles, etc.

Many companies and industry Technicians are not properly trained in Carbon Monoxide Safety & Combustion Analysis. More than likely, most Technicians will often install a new furnace or hot water heater and never do any combustion safety and efficiency analysis. Carbon Monoxide testing is a vital process that should be performed on every fuel burning appliance in the home, yet very few Technicians have the knowledge to do these tests and do them properly. And, it is not a requirement of the industry to mandate this testing.

National Comfort Institute Certified Carbon Monoxide & Combustion Specialists receive the highest level of training on the hazards and effects of Carbon Monoxide and how to test for them and the means to prevent danger in the future. CO testing is key and accurate CO testing is even more essential. NCI Certified Gillece Specialists will complete training on proper procedures for venting, combustion air, and fuel adjustment to maximize the efficiency of fuel burning appliances and verify everything works safely together.

Gillece Services is the Pittsburgh areas one-stop shop for home repair and improvement. Our trusted services include all of your Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Electrical, Indoor Air Quality, and Water Conditioning needs emergency, maintenance and replacement. Were There The Same Day or You Dont Pay!* and Always Here to Take Your Call!

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