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Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Parents.com Offers Professional Photography Tips for Taking Winning Pregnant Belly Pictures for Best Baby Bump contest

Five secrets for taking great pregnant belly photos - from little baby bumps to big pregnant bellies - and expert advice from maternity photographers on the best poses.

New York, NY (PRWEB) August 20, 2008 -- Parents.com, the online home of American Baby, Family Circle, and Parents magazine, today offered five professional photography tips for taking winning pregnant belly pictures to upload to its Best Baby Bump Contest. In addition to sharing five secrets for taking great pregnant belly photos - from little baby bumps to big pregnant bellies - Parents.com also shared advice from top maternity photographers on the best poses.

Liz Zack, Executive Editor of Parents.com, says, "We collected top tips from the pros on how to take the very best pregnant belly pics. In addition to gathering the 5 secrets to beautiful pregnant belly photos, we also polled our expert maternity photographers about their favorite poses."

The Best Baby Bump Contest started June 27, 2008, and ends September 30, 2008. Photos must be .jpeg or .bmp image formats and cannot exceed 3 MB. Photos must be original, unpublished and may not have won any prize or award. Entries must be received at http://www.parents.com/bump-contest by 11:59 p.m., E.T., on September 30, 2008.

Here are 5 secrets to beautiful pregnant belly photos:

1. Wait until you're big, but not too big:
You want your belly to be big and beautiful, but you don't want it to be so large that posing and holding different positions for any length of time becomes taxing. Professional photographer Mariah Milan Dagupion suggests taking photos right around 30 weeks. That's when your belly gets really round, she says, but it's not too heavy yet. Of course each pregnancy and pregnant belly is different so use your own stamina as a guide.

2. Avoid background clutter:
Just like professional photographers, style your backdrop. So think about what's behind you. When choosing your location, avoid standing in front of a messy living room - or worse, a messy bathroom. Instead, lie mermaid-style on a solid-color couch or tape some ironed white sheets to the wall and--voila--an instant studio backdrop. Or change things up and step outside: Pick a tranquil spot in your backyard or nearby park or beach to set up camp. We love the leaning-up-against-a-tree look, or, if you're at the beach, try a profile shot, where you're sitting up and looking out at the sea.

3. Turn off the flash:
The on-camera flash will be a total wash-out. Maternity photographer Ashley McNamara suggests standing right in front of an open door or window to get great natural light instead. If you're shooting outside avoid mid-day sun. "The best times to go outside are early in the morning or an hour or two before sunset when there's that golden, sun-tanned, highlights-in-the-hair light," Dagupion says.

4. Wear something tight and stretchy:
The whole point of the shoot is to see the gorgeous belly, right? Tight, stretchy clothes will best accentuate all your great curves.

"Never wear maternity clothes," Hart says, since their primary objective is often to feel good on, rather than flatter your shape. McNamara recommends trying some fitted Gap or Old Navy tank tops in solid colors instead.

"Skip the florals, plaids, and checks," maternity photog Koren Reyes stresses. "You want to be able to look back at these pictures in 10 or 20 years and still think the photos look great. Whereas really stylized clothes can get dated, solid darks and neutrals are timeless."

Alternatively, skip clothes entirely. "I have a set of sheer curtains from Target, and I use one panel to wrap the breasts and another panel to wrap the belly," McNamara says.

5. Find a great photographer:You want someone you feel comfortable with and will have fun around taking your picture. If your husband fits the bill, ask him to take the pics (and also to haul any extra props or equipment). Or plan a fun photo date with one of your girlfriends.

Poses to Try:
Here are a few of our expert maternity photographers favorite poses:
=> Close up on the belly
=> You lying on your back on a couch.
=> Older sibling kissing the belly
=> You holding older sibling (so they're sitting on the belly facing you)
=> Sitting Indian style, facing the camera
=> Working the S curve (one hip out, one shoulder high, one shoulder low, hands relaxed. Think, supermodel!)
=> Profile shot
=> Any yoga poses you know (and can get into easily)

Zack adds, "Show us your gorgeous belly! Enter your best big, beautiful belly pics in our Belly Photo Contest now for the chance to win $2500."

About Parents.com:
Parents.com (http://www.parents.com/) is the premier parenthood site on the Web, and the interactive companion to Parents, American Baby, and Family Circle magazines. With its stable of easy-to-use, helpful tools like the baby name finder, the growing belly tool, the activity finder, and the Birthday party planning tool, Parents.com serves moms and dads, providing everything every parent needs to raise happy, healthy families from crib to college - how, when and where they need it.

Source: PRWeb

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Mercedes-Benz Launch New Sports Coupé with fun factor



Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a stand-alone model series in the guise of the new CLC-Class, the compelling entry-level model in the Mercedes-Benz coupé family. The Sports Coupé's design, technology and equipment meet the discerning requirements of young drivers looking for an athletic car that gives an involving drive, while at the same time delivering the hallmark Mercedes quality standards in terms of safety, comfort, environmental compatibility and functionality.

Canberra, ACT, Australia (PRWEB) August 13, 2008 -- Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a stand-alone model series in the guise of the new CLC-Class, the compelling entry-level model in the Mercedes-Benz coup&amily. The Sports Coupó design, technology and equipment meet the discerning requirements of young drivers looking for an athletic car that gives an involving drive, while at the same time delivering the hallmark Mercedes quality standards in terms of safety, comfort, environmental compatibility and functionality.

Compared with the previous Sports Coup the Mercedes engineers have newly developed or enhanced over 1100 components. Engineering highlights of the new CLC 200 Kompressor include a new direct-steer system for even more agile cornering, state-of-the-art infotainment systems featuring a colour display, DVD-based navigation and media interface, as well as an uprated four-cylinder engine that now develops 135 kW. Fuel consumption has been reduced by up to seven percent compared with the outgoing model.

The compact body dimensions and the muscular lines emphasise the sporty appearance of the new Mercedes CLC-Class. The Mercedes designers have completely redesigned the front and rear so that the Sports Coup%mbodies the contemporary Mercedes design idiom with its distinctive coup2adiator grille featuring a large Mercedes star in the centre, and the new projection-beam headlamps.

The luxurious S-Class Saloon, the stunning CL-Class Coup!nd the award-winning Mercedes C-Class provided the stylistic cues for this new coup-odel.

The redesigned large tailgate conceals a variable boot with up to 1100 litres of luggage capacity. The new tail lights, the long row of LEDs which make up the third brake light unit and the rear bumper subdivide the rear and emphasise its width.

The interior of the new Mercedes-Benz CLC 200 Kompressor is akin to a contemporary tailor-made suit - custom-fit and comfortable. Sports seats with better lateral support than ever, a three-spoke multifunction steering wheel, automatic climate control and brushed aluminium trim elements form part of the standard specification.

For the standard model, a choice of ARTICO/fabric upholstery combinations in black, alpaca grey and a particularly stylish combination of black and red are available to give the interior its individual colour scheme.

CLC 200 KOMPRESSOR EVOLUTION and EVOLUTION with new direct-steer system and 17-inch wheels.

Mercedes-Benz has put together two special design and equipment lines for drivers seeking additional sporting flair. They include exclusive engineering innovations and equipment extras such as uniquely-designed 17-inch light-alloy wheels, wide-base tyres, bi-xenon headlamps with cornering light function and headlamp cleaning system. Another special feature which the Mercedes CLC-Class inherits from its racing car counterparts is the instrument cluster with red needles for the speedometer and rev counter. Once the engine is switched on, these needles spin once around the dial before returning to their start positions.

The standard specification for both the EVOLUTION and EVOLUTION packages includes a new direct-steer system, which further enhances the agile driving experience of the CLC while adding an important boost to safety. This new feature is based on the speed-sensitive power steering and also offers a variable rack ratio which changes as a function of the steering angle so that the driver only has to turn the wheel slightly when cornering; the CLC Sports Coup`therefore responds far more spontaneously to steering commands and offers even sportier handling. As a result, the direct-steer system also improves handling safety in critical situations - for instance when taking sudden evasive action - as the field tests conducted by the Mercedes engineers demonstrate.

Engines: fuel consumption reduced by seven percent.

Mercedes-Benz offers its popular and proven supercharged 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine in the new CLC. This 135 kW powerplant in the CLC 200 KOMPRESSOR now develops an extra 15 kW (compared to the previous-generation C-Class Sports Coup) while consuming just 8.4 litres of petrol per 100 kilometres (fitted with automatic transmission, according to ADR 81/01) - the equivalent of up to 0.6 litres less than before. The combined cycle fuel consumption figure for the CLC KOMPRESSOR fitted with a manual transmission is 7.8-litres per 100km travelled (according to ADR 81/01), a reduction of more than 10 percent over the previous-generation Mercedes C-Class Sports Coup

A five-speed automatic transmission is fitted as standard equipment. Mercedes-Benz can also supply a six-speed manual transmission as a no-cost option. In combination with the EVOLUTION and EVOLUTION packages, the driver can use gearshift paddles on the steering wheel to manually select the gears of the automatic transmission and make optimum use of the engine's power reserves when the driving situation calls for it.

Success story: Sports Coup7ith extensive conquest potential:

The new CLC-Class is the successor to a successful Mercedes model, one which has been the choice of some 320,000 drivers around the world since 2001.

The majority of these people were new Mercedes customers.

Its high conquest rate of some 70 percent made the Sports Coup/ne of the most successful Mercedes models in the Mercedes strategic product initiative. With the help of a compelling two-door model, the Stuttgart-based car maker has managed to fire customers' imagination over the long term. Over 40 percent of buyers opted for a larger Mercedes model after the Sports Coup!nd are currently driving an E-Class, CLK coup/r cabriolet or an SLK roadster.

Key facts at a glance: the Mercedes-Benz CLC-Class Sports Coup2ange

Model: CLC 200 KOMPRESSOR
Power:135 kW
Torque: 250 Nm
0-100km/h: 8.6 seconds
Price: $49,900
Available: Now

Model:CLC 200 KOMPRESSOR EVOLUTION
Power: 135 kW
Torque: 250 Nm
0-100km/h: 8.6 seconds
Price: $53,900
Available: Now

Model:CLC 200 KOMPRESSOR EVOLUTION
Power: 135 kW
Torque: 250 Nm
0-100km/h: 8.6 seconds
Price: $58,988**
Available: Now

*Price does not include dealer delivery and statutory charges** Price includes 33 percent Luxury Car Tax (LCT) in accordance with Australian Taxation Office (ATO) administrative advice.

Thanks to its sophisticated design, high-quality equipment and appointments, and enhanced technology, the new Mercedes-Benz CLC-Class offers even more conquest potential than its predecessor. The CLC Sports Coup)s now available from all authorised Mercedes-Benz dealerships, the locations of which can be found by visiting Mercedes Benz.

Source: PRWeb

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Five Insider Secrets About Cell Phones

Five cell phone myths. Five real answers. Net10 uncovers the truth behind the most commonly asked cell phone questions.

Miami, FL (PRWEB) August 12, 2008 -- Not all cellular carriers are created equal. That's why it can pay to shop around before signing up for any particular service. But it may surprise many consumers to know that if they're unhappy with their cell service, they can change it - and that doing so is a lot easier than many people realize.

The following facts about cell phones and wireless carriers, as compiled by Net10 (a brand of TracFone Wireless, Inc., the largest prepaid mobile phone service provider in the U.S.), can help consumers who're tired of hidden fees, overage charges, lengthy contracts and cancellation penalties:

Myth: Anyone who cancels a cell phone contract is subject to a cancellation fee of about $175.

Fact: Once a user is past the initial due date of the contract, he or she can't be charged a cancellation fee. If the contract was for two years, at the end of those two years it automatically renews on a month-to-month basis, not for another two-year term.

Myth: Contract service plans are a better value than prepaid plans.

Fact: Those who use less than 500 minutes per month are better off with a prepaid plan. At 10 cents per minute for a prepaid plan, 500 minutes costs $50. The average monthly contract costs as much as $68. Plus, those who go over their minutes on a contract plan can pay as much as 45 cents per minute additional. That can really add up.

Myth: Users who switch to prepaid plans can't take the old phone number with them.

Fact: Those who are already on a contract cell phone plan can move their current cell phone number to a prepaid plan with no penalty.

Myth: Users get better phone reception on a contract plan.

Fact: Reputable prepaid cell phone providers use the networks of major regional and national wireless carriers, giving them a vast national coverage area with the same quality of reception.

Myth: The only way to get the best phones is by signing a lengthy contract.

Fact: Top manufacturers such as Motorola, Nokia, Kyocera and LG now offer their top brand name phones for prepaid plans.

Consumers who are dissatisfied with their current cell phone contracts should learn their rights and options. To learn more, visit http://www.no-evil.net/.

About NET10
Net10 is a brand of TracFone Wireless Inc., the largest prepaid mobile phone service provider in the U.S., for the 12 years since it was founded. TracFone is a subsidiary of America Movil (NYSE:AMX), the fourth largest mobile phone company in the world, and the largest in all of the Americas with more than 163 million mobile phone subscribers - more than AT&T, Verizon or Sprint. For more information, visit http://www.net10.com/ or http://www.no-evil.net/.

Source: PRWeb

Thursday, August 7, 2008

Lights, Camera...Auctions! It's Craigslist Meets YouTube Meets eBay As Listasaurus.Com Launches Video Auctions

Listasaurus.com, the first online classifieds site to pay users for listing their ads and one of the few to offer video classifieds, has just added auctions to their list of features, making it the first website to offer video auctions. Listasaurus.com offers standard classified listings like Craigslist, a Business Directory similar to the Yellow Pages, and now auction-style sales similar to eBay, all that allow video uploading capabilities like YouTube.

Ft. Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) August 7, 2008 -- Listasaurus.com, the first online classifieds site to pay users for listing their ads and one of the few to offer video classifieds, has just added auctions to their list of features, making it the first website to offer video auctions. Listasaurus.com offers standard classified listings like Craigslist, a Business Directory similar to the Yellow Pages, and now auction-style sales similar to eBay, all that allow video uploading capabilities like YouTube.

"We decided to implement auctions because many of our users were asking for that capability," says Melanie Heywood, Founder and CEO of Listasaurus.com. "Also, we know many people are frustrated with the high fees at eBay, so we wanted to offer some relief from that. And including video in auctions offers a layer of detail you simply can't achieve with just a photo or text, so we hope it will help sellers achieve more success."

Right now, Listasaurus.com pays its users to list their auctions, as well as regular classified ads, something that sets the site apart from ordinary free classifieds sites. With their Pay Per Listing Program, when an ad is placed in an eligible category, the user will receive 25 cents per listing. Eligible categories include Stuff for Sale, Free Stuff, and non-commercial Real Estate, Rentals and Vehicles. Listasaurus.com pays users once a month, with no minimum rewards amount required to receive payment. Eligible ads must include at least one original photo or video to get paid to list.

Unlike other video classifieds sites that require users to include a video in their ad, Listasaurus users can list classifieds and auctions with or without videos, and with or without photos---whatever works best for the individual. Listasaurus is totally committed to giving its users choices.

"The new auction capability will benefit users because some people prefer the auction format to classifieds, where they might be able to get a higher ending sale price due to demand for an item, rather than just a set price," explains Listasaurus Vice President Anderson Pinto. "We've also had some users say they never know what to charge for their items, so auctions give them a way to let the public decide what the price should be."

To learn more, visit Listasaurus.com.

Source: PRWeb

Monday, August 4, 2008

First Golf Game for iPhone is Available Now

RESETgame has developed the very first golf game for iPhone - “Par 72 Golf”.

Princeton, NJ (PRWEB) August 4, 2008 – RESETgame has developed the first golf game available for iPhone. The product, Par 72 Golf, features three 18 hole golf courses set in desert, ocean and mountain environments. The game also features user choice of male or female avatar, 3D rendered graphics, and realistic physics. The game is designed for busy professional smart phone users who would like to take time out for a relaxing round of golf. Play is easy, quick and fun.

In addition to Par 72 Golf, the company has also developed the very first 3D shooter game for the iPhone, Tank Ace 1944. The first 3D Pool game for iPhone, Vegas Pool Sharks and the first volleyball game for iPhone, Beach Volleyball. All four games are available now on the iPhone App store. The games also work on the iPod Touch device.

RESETgame is excited by the potential of the iPhone for games. The company plans to develop more games for this exciting new smart phone platform. The company feels it has only scratched the surface of what is possible on the iPhone.

For additional information on the news that is the subject of this release, contact support @ resetgame.com or visit http://www.resetgame.com/.

About RESETgame:
RESETgame develops games for smart phones. Products include: Par 72 Golf, Tank Ace 1944, Beach Volleyball and Vegas Pool Sharks.

Contact:
support @ resetgame.com
RESETgame
http://www.resetgame.com/

Source: PRWeb

Saturday, August 2, 2008

World-Renowned Yoga Guru Swami Ramdev's First Yoga Camp Near Washington D.C. a Grand Success!

Swami Ramdev, one of the most respected yoga practitioners in the world, recently put on his first ever yoga camp in the Washington D.C. area. The event was a huge success and completely sold out. More events are scheduled to follow around the United States and Europe.

Edison, NJ (PRWEB) August 2, 2008 -- Swami Ramdevji, the internationally renowned and iconic Indian yoga guru, with an audience of millions and one of the most important figures in the "Yoga for Health" movement conducted his first ever yoga camp in the Washington D.C. area July 23-27, 2008. Presented by Tathaastu: So Be It, the spiritual and holistic lifestyle magazine, in its effort to promote global well-being partnered with Divya Yog Mandir and Swami Ramdev.

The yoga camp held at the Dulles Expo & Convention Center was a sold out event with over 1500 people attending the yoga and Pranayama camp. Organized by Catch the Rhythms, Inc. and Georgy Bhaala, the yoga camp was a tremendous opportunity to learn under the tutelage of the famous guru who has transformed the life and health of millions of people in India and worldwide through his yoga workshops, TV shows and books. Swami Ramdev's philosophy is simple, he says "It is your birthright to pursue a disease-free, healthy, fit life; look beautiful & young; and get complete peace of mind and robust health."

Swami Ramdev has a practical and easy to follow approach to Pranayama (controlled breathing) and yoga. Air (vayu) - the essence of life when it is regulated and channeled helps promote a healthier more balanced life. Apart from the spiritual and meditation benefits of Pranayama and yoga, Swami Ramdev also focuses on health problems - ranging from heart disease, kidney disorders, diabetes, hypertension and others. India's top yoga teacher has a track record of restoring the health of millions of people caught up in modern day stresses and the heightened pace of corporate lifestyles. The feedback to the Yoga Camp was fantastic. Pratichi Mathur of Vedika Global, Inc from California enthused about the camp, "The Yoga Camp organized by Tathaastu: So Be It magazine honestly exceeded all my expectations. It was fun, educational, stimulating and above all super organized. While interacting with the participants who had come from all over USA, it was obvious that this camp was meeting a serious need for learning alternative means to well-being and health. I think the 5-day format of methodical teaching is also an excellent idea that ensures thoroughness of learning and minimizes error in home practice." Devinder Goyal found it to be an exhilarating experience and said "It was a blissful experience meeting Swami Ramdev. His yoga techniques are simply splendid."

On July 23rd, the first day of the camp, the ceremonial lamp was lit by the renowned spiritual healer, Chamunda Swami. The event was supported by some very well-known people in the South Asian community, these include: Harsh Sethi, Devinder Goyal, Manish Kutheala, Anil Bhasin, Dr. Ravinder Aulakh, Anil Chopra, Bharat Bhargava, Dr. Rajeev Khanna, Anil Gupta, Ashish Khosla, Kishan Narula, Sat Kapoor, Rajan Gangahr, Chamna Puri, Sunil Hali, Dr. Harvinder Kaur, Surjit Singh Mann and Dr. Satish Bhutani. Aastha TV was one of the main presenters of the event and will broadcast the yoga camp on its network.

Bharat Bhargava eloquently said: "Many of us in the Washington DC area have been ardent admirers of Swamiji already but the recent Yoga camp has electrified DC and the surrounding community. There is a new wave of enthusiasm and people are joining hands toward the collective pursuit and promotion of knowledge imparted by Swamiji. My wife Yog and I were privileged to have hosted a most remarkable dialogue between Swami Ramdevji and a vast number of physicians. It was an eye opener for us to learn how many doctors are also utilizing Swamiji's teachings already."

Harsh Sethi discovered the joy of practicing with Swami Ramdev: "Before you've practiced, the theory is useless. After you've practiced, the theory is obvious. The bottom line I have adopted in my life from Swamiji is 'Inhale, and God approaches you; Hold the inhalation, and God remains with you; Exhale, and you approach God. Hold the exhalation, and surrender to God.'"

Yoga which originated thousands of years ago is about achieving harmony - of the mind, body and soul. Swami Ramdev Yoga Camp was a fantastic opportunity to achieve a healthier body, peace of mind and a new you. http://www.yogacampdc.com/

For information, contact:
Georgy Bhaala
Phone: 732-939-9900
Email: gbg(at)TathaastuMag.com

Source: PRWeb