Only 10 Lots Remain in Windsong Properties’ Somerset Community

Only 10 Lots Remain in Windsong Properties’ Somerset Community

Windsong Properties, Atlanta’s leading Active Adult courtyard homebuilder, recently announced that only 10 lots remain at its Somerset community in Woodstock.

Atlanta, GA (Vocus) March 31, 2010

Windsong Properties (http://www. windsonglife. com), Atlanta’s leading Active Adult courtyard homebuilder, recently announced that only 10 lots remain at its Somerset (http://www. windsonglife. com/somerset) community in Woodstock.

The lots are expected to sell quickly based on recent activity in the community. During March, the active adult builder sold five lots, four of which were the Worthington plan.

"We are extremely pleased with the response to the Worthington floorplan since its debut in November," said Steve Romeyn, managing partner at Windsong Properties. "We expect our remaining 10 lots to move quickly."

The Worthington plan features 2,269 heated square feet and includes two bedrooms and two bathrooms. A den can also be converted into a third bedroom. An attic with permanent stairs adds extra storage space.

The layout is designed to maximize natural light in every corner. Elegant details, such as private courtyards with garden retreats; rocking chair front porches and large master suites with baths that have separate vanities, garden tubs, tile showers with seats and ceramic tile floors, all contribute to the popularity of this plan.

Every home that Windsong Properties builds includes no-step access, wide doorways, lever handles, and other amenities that facilitate changing life situations. In addition, the homes at Somerset are qualified by Southface as EarthCraft Homes; assuring they have a lower cost to operate, are healthier and more comfortable and reduce their environment.

Homeowners will enjoy the community’s wide tree-shaded sidewalks, the elegant private clubhouse for planned activities and fun gatherings, and a beautiful park area nestled under mature oak trees.

Somerset is located just two and a half miles west of Interstate 575. Take Interstate 75 North to I-575 North to Exit 8. Travel west on Towne Lake Parkway, staying straight on Eagle Drive. Turn left off Eagle Drive onto Putnam Ford Road. Somerset is half a mile on the left.

Windsong Properties earned the highest honor from the Certified Professional Home Builders association in 2007 and 2008 when it was awarded the Customer Satisfaction Award. They were also recipients of four gold OBIE awards in 2008. The OBIE Awards are presented by the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association’s Sales and Marketing Council to honor excellence in building in Greater Atlanta. It is the highest honor given in the Atlanta housing industry. Windsong Properties invites you to visit one of its communities and see for yourself just how easy living the Windsong Lifestyle can be. For more information, visit www. windsonglife. com.

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BODY BISTRO Launches New Body Collection In Canada To Renew Skin, Body & Spirit

BODY BISTRO Launches New Body Collection In Canada To Renew Skin, Body & Spirit

We spend so much time caring for specific body parts: 'anti-agers' for the face, 'deep creams' for the hands and 'exfoliators' for the feet. We forget that our body functions as one, and if the mood of one part is sluggish or irritable, the rest of the body is affected. BODY BISTRO(r), a skin care company that blends Ayurvedic methods with cutting-edge biotechnology, launches BODY BISTRO Harmonizing Body Products.

BEVERLY HILLS, CA (PRWEB) May 25, 2005

"BODY BISTRO Harmonizing Body Products care for the whole body, cleansing, rejuvenating and protecting to reveal total inner and outer beauty and harmony," explains BODY BISTRO founder and president Carina Chatlani.

The BODY BISTRO Body Products line features: Bamboo + Wine Exfoliating Body Buff, Tapioca + Soy Milk Bath Infusion, and Grapefruit + Gotu Kola Stimulating Shower Gelle. The trio of BODY BISTRO Body Products combines Ayurvedic recipes, bio-advanced dermatological technology and the healing power of Vastu Shastra (Indian Feng Shui) in a 100% Vegan certified formulation. Each product features expertly incorporated ingredients that restore the body to state of balance, harmony and grace.

Bamboo + Wine | Body Buff

This specialized exfoliator cleanses and exfoliates the outer layers of the skin by removing dead skin cells, oils, and environmental pollutants. Bamboo Extract removes superficial skin cells, helping the skin in its natural process of exfoliation and cell regeneration. It also helps stimulate and circulate lymph fluids, aiding in the elimination of toxins. Date Seed unclogs follicles and pores, allowing the skin to breathe and giving it a healthy glow. Crushed Grape Seed heals skin irritations. Kukui Nut Oil, Coconut Oil and other natural oils enrich with moisture and nutrients. Skin is revitalized, energized, fresh and healthy.

Tapioca + Soy Milk | Bath Infusion

This rich, luxurious bath infusion helps detoxify and eliminate impurities from the skin. It boosts elasticity, helps refine skin tone, and heals the skin. The Bath Infusion is formulated with potent Soybean Protein to boost elasticity and even skin tone for a healthy glow. Natural anti-agers Gotu Kola Extract, Turmeric Root Extract and Coconut Oil refine skin tone, rejuvenate skin and prevent wrinkles. Other key essential oils indulge the body in a rich, rewarding soak that helps repair cells and tissues, and enrich the body with antioxidants to heal and harmonize.

Grapefruit + Gotu Kola | Shower Gelle

This natural cleansing gelle protects, detoxifies and harmonizes skin. Gotu Kola Extract and Turmeric Root Extract help reduce the visible signs of aging and enhance formation of collagen. All natural Yucca and Kukui Seed Oil reduce redness and swelling, and soothes sunburned skin. Vitamin E heals the skin and protects it from sun damage. Natural essential oils and herbal extracts soothe and revitalize. A clean, fresh smelling scent invigorates and awakens the senses.

BODY BISTRO skin and body care products blend fresh plant botanicals (the purest herbal extracts from Burma, Nepal, Tibet, Mongolia and India) and nutritious natural food ingredients with state-of-the art skin biotechnology.

All products adhere to a bio-advanced, technologically effective skin care regimen, containing collagen-enhancing and anti-oxidant ingredients. Prepared with good intentions, blessed with clarity from Buddhist and Hindu chants and meditation, and balanced with the specific needs of the four doshas in mind, the BODY BISTRO body collection line is available exclusively at Twin-Set and Bella in Toronto.

BODY BISTRO products are sold at:

TWIN SET, 163 Cumberland Ave.,

Toronto, Ontario, M5R 1A2

(and)

BELLA, 498, Eglington Avenue West,

Toronto, ON M5N 1A5, Canada

For more information, please call 1-877-7-Bistro, email: info@bodybistro. com or visit www. bodybistro. com.

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Online Scheduling Software for Colleges and Universities: The Best Way to Book Study Rooms, Schedule Academic Advising this Fall Semester

Online Scheduling Software for Colleges and Universities: The Best Way to Book Study Rooms, Schedule Academic Advising this Fall Semester

Faculty and departments at universities, colleges, law schools, community colleges, technical schools and other institutes of higher learning throughout the nation rely on Appointment-Plus for booking rooms and scheduling student advising and testing sessions. It offers such features as online student self-scheduling, automated e-mail and text message reminders, and robust record-keeping and reporting capabilities.

Scottsdale, AZ (Vocus) August 4, 2010

Students returning for the fall semester at universities, colleges, law schools, community colleges, technical schools and other institutions of higher learning throughout the nation are finding it easier to book study rooms and register for campus services such as academic advising and testing thanks to innovative, Web-based scheduling software from Appointment-Plus.

A leader in online appointment-scheduling systems, Appointment-Plus gives educational institutions the tools they need to automate and streamline their booking and scheduling procedures, such as: online student self-scheduling, which allows individuals to schedule and manage their own appointments from any Internet connection; automated e-mail and text message reminders, which registrants receive prior to their scheduled appointment or room time; robust record-keeping and report generating options; and e-marketing capabilities.

“Gone are the days of the paper appointment book and the receptionist taking appointments by phone,” says Bob La Loggia, president and founder of StormSource Software, the developer of Appointment-Plus. “Today’s students are always connected to the Web and expect to have the option of registering online for campus services.

“Appointment-Plus gives educational institutions the ability to offer this for many of their services.”

School faculty use Appointment-Plus for a variety of purposes, such as scheduling rooms for testing, lectures and student-study sessions, and scheduling academic advising sessions, student testing and tutoring.

Because it’s Web-based, it’s accessible from any Internet connection, making it an ideal scheduler for multiple faculty users at different campus locations.

Facilities that implement the online self-scheduling option will not only make the scheduling and booking processes easier and more convenient for students, they can also minimize the amount of staff time dedicated to answering phones and reading e-mail messages from individuals requesting appointments or looking to book study rooms. It also eliminates the need to manually enter appointment and booking information into a book, spreadsheet or electronic calendar. Once scheduled, the system can automatically send e-mail and text message reminders to the students. Appreciated by students, these automated reminders can help cut the “no-show” rate in half.

Over 500 colleges, universities, technical schools and other educational institutions nationwide rely on Appointment-Plus for their scheduling and appointment-management needs. Newly-added clients of the online scheduling service include:
 American University  Marist College  Montana State University  Purdue University-Calumet  Seattle University School of Law  The University of Cincinnati  The University of Maryland  The University of North Carolina-Charlotte

As a Web-based application, Appointment-Plus doesn’t require costly hardware or program installations. Additionally, the department or faculty does not need to own or operate a Web site to use Appointment-Plus. Pricing starts at $39 per month with no long-term contracts, along with free set-up assistance with a dedicated coach.

“Booking study rooms and scheduling academic advising sessions are standard tasks at most, if not all, universities, colleges, community colleges and technical schools throughout the country,” La Loggia continues. “Let Appointment-Plus online scheduling software be your trusted partner in managing these important tasks.”

To learn more about Appointment-Plus and how it can improve your scheduling procedures, click here.  

About Appointment-Plus: Appointment-Plus supplies almost 4,000 clients throughout the United States, Canada and 10 other countries the tools they need to efficiently and accurately schedule appointments and sessions, book rooms, accept registrations, send reminders and many other services. The flagship product of Scottsdale, Ariz.-based StormSource Software, the online application has scheduled over 48 million appointments since its launch in 2001. Users of the service include colleges and universities, Fortune 500 companies, healthcare agencies and facilities, federal and local governments, freight and delivery services, and small businesses such as such as tutors, instructors, medical offices, spas, health clubs and massage therapists.

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Do You Have Syndrome X?

Do You Have Syndrome X?

Syndrome X - This serious health disorder strikes nearly one in four and most people aren't aware they have this deadly combination of serious health disorders. Here's what you need to know to asses and lower your risk of Syndrome X.

(PRWEB) June 1, 2003

Syndrome X— the name may sound mysterious, but the problem is far more common than you would think. This prevalent health disorder affects nearly one in four adults and significantly increases one’s risk of dying from a heart attack or stroke. Some physicians even believe that Syndrome X increases risk for all age-related disorders. Here is what you need to know to assess and lower your risk of developing this serious condition.

Syndrome X is a term that actually describes a group of health disorders caused by insulin resistance that include high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, abdominal obesity (or a pot belly), and blood-sugar problems.

What is insulin resistance you ask? Insulin resistance occurs when our bodyÂ’s cells lose their sensitivity to insulin, a hormone that helps glucose enter the cells where itÂ’s used for energy. Insulin resistance is usually a precursor to type 2 diabetes (also known as adult onset diabetes), but itÂ’s almost always tied to obesity, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol levels. Researchers first noticed the connection more than a decade ago and began calling it Syndrome X.

Experts donÂ’t know what causes insulin resistance and Syndrome X. One risk factor is genetics. For instance, if type 2 diabetes (also known as adult onset diabetes) runs in your family, itÂ’s likely that you will develop diabetes at some point in your life. But researchers are also focusing on diet and activity level as risk factors. 

Within the last twenty years, people are eating fewer nutritious foods such as vegetables and, instead, are consuming foods rich in refined sugars, fats (e. g., hydrogenated oils, trans fats), and carbohydrates (pastas, sweet breads, cookies, etc.). Researchers speculate that a steady diet of refined foods, paired with a sedentary lifestyle, interferes with the bodyÂ’s ability to convert glucose to energy, and could explain why so many countries have seen rates of diabetes, obesity, and other cardiovascular-related conditions spike in recent years.

What is Your Risk?

Below are some risk factors associated with Syndrome X. The more risk factors you have, the more likely you are to have Syndrome X.

• Family History/Heredity. A familial history of type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, abnormal cholesterol, or cardiovascular disease automatically puts you at greater risk for Syndrome X. Also, Syndrome X is more common among African Americans, Latinos, native Hawaiians, and some Asian Americans.

• Obesity. People with upper body obesity or excess fat around the stomach or middle are more likely to develop Syndrome X than thin people. One doesnÂ’t necessarily have to be obese to have Syndrome X— even packing around an extra ten pounds increases a personÂ’s risk.

• Glucose Intolerance. If you havenÂ’t had your glucose or blood sugar levels tested, now might be the time. The U. S. Centers for Disease Control recommends men and women over the age of 25 get tested. Check with your doctor about a glucose tolerance test. A fasting blood sugar level of 126 mg/dL or higher means you have insulin resistance.

• Elevated Cholesterol. Checked your cholesterol lately? Your doctor can conduct a blood test to measure your levels. The higher your cholesterol, the greater your risk for Syndrome X and cardiovascular complications. Beware of a total cholesterol level of 240 mg/dL or more and a triglycerides level above 160 mg/dL.

• High blood pressure. Normally, a personÂ’s blood pressure should be 120/80 mm Hg. Hypertension or high blood pressure is a consistent reading of anything more than 140/90 mm Hg.  

How To Prevent X

The good news is that you can lower your risk of Syndrome X. If you or a loved one has type 2 diabetes or the disorders comprising Syndrome X, there are certain diet and lifestyle changes one can follow to prevent or manage Syndrome X.

• Lose weight. Even losing five or ten pounds can improve insulin sensitivity and significantly cut oneÂ’s risk of heart attack and stroke.

• Exercise. Numerous studies show that exercise can improve insulin sensitivity. In addition, exercise lowers high blood pressure, helps you lose weight, and reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke. Experts recommend 30 minutes of exercise a day for five days a week, but even 15 to 20 minutes a day of walking can help.

• Check Yourself. Know your cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels. Schedule a checkup with your doctor and request these important health tests when you schedule the appointment.

• Eat a balanced diet. If your diet mainly consists of soda, snack foods, and refined carbs (think pasta, breads, white rice), itÂ’s time to make some changes. Eliminate soft drinks and reduce your consumption of refined carbohydrates. Add additional servings of protein (lean meats, eggs) and non-starchy vegetables to your diet like broccoli, cauliflower, lettuce and greens. These foods wonÂ’t raise glucose and insulin levels and they provide essential nutrients like minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants important for glucose metabolism and general good health.

• Consider dietary supplements. Studies show that certain minerals, vitamins and nutrients can reduce the risk of Syndrome X, and, in many instances, can help reverse Syndrome X, in addition to boosting general health. First, take a multi-mineral/vitamin supplement that provides 100 percent of the RDA for all essential minerals and vitamins. Second, consider additional supplements like magnesium (preferably ionic magnesium or magnesium chloride forms), alpha-lipoic acid (an antioxidant), vitamins C and E, chromium ( an essential trace mineral), and Coenzyme Q-10. Ideally, you want a supplement balanced with each of these minerals and vitamins rather than one or two nutrients to support glucose metabolism and cardiovascular health.

To learn more about Syndrome X including the beneficial effects of certain nutrients on glucose tolerance and Syndrome X, visit www. mineralresourcesint. com.

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About Mineral Resources International

Family owned and operated since 1969, Mineral Resources International (MRI) is a leading manufacturer of quality liquid, tablet, and bulk nutritional dietary supplements using minerals and trace minerals harvested from UtahÂ’s Great Salt Lake. MRIÂ’s products are distributed worldwide through a variety of distribution channels including health food stores, salons and estheticians, natural health care practitioners and network marketing and mail order. For more information about Mineral Resources International, call (800) 731-7866 or visit www. mineralresourcesint. com

Indian Pharmaceutical Industry - A Giant in the Making

Indian Pharmaceutical Industry - A Giant in the Making

Healthcare sector in India observed an impressive growth in the past two decades. Growing at an annual rate of 11%, the Indian Pharmaceutical industry is estimated to be worth $6Bn at present.

(PRWEB) August 9, 2006

Enormous opportunities exist in the Indian Pharmaceutical sector, which is highly fragmented with over 20,500 registered units. There’re about 252 large and 8500 Small Scale Units, including 5 Central Public Sector Units, which form the core of the Indian Pharmaceutical industry. These units produce a complete range of pharmaceutical formulations.

Healthcare sector in India meets about 75% of the country's demand for bulk drugs, pharmaceutical formulations, drug intermediates, chemicals, capsules, tablets, orals and injectable.

The latest market research report on Indian healthcare sector "Opportunities in Indian Healthcare Sector" by RNCOS describes that about 72% of the healthcare market in India is captured by the leading 255 pharmaceutical companies, with the market leader holding about 8% of the market share.

As per the report, “There has been a dramatic growth in the Pharmaceutical market in India, during the last two decades. Indian Pharmaceutical industry, growing at 11% annually compared with the global industry rate of 7%, is now worth $6Bn in the global industry that’s worth $651Bn”.

According to the analysts at RNCOS, “India accounts for 23% of the global generics market and is rapidly emerging as a regional hub of global R&D activities in the healthcare space.

Key facts and issues addressed in the research report on Indian healthcare sector include:

What are the emerging trends in the Healthcare sector in India? Key regulations and the policy environment in the industry. What’s the future scenario of the Healthcare market in India? Who’re the Key players in the Healthcare Market in India? Opportunities in the healthcare sector in India. Challenges before the Indian healthcare industry. How the market is affected by other factors prevailing in the economy? Extensive research and objective analysis on the Healthcare Sector in India. Detailed data and analysis to help investors comprehend the changing dynamics of the healthcare market in India.

About RNCOS:

RNCOS, incorporated in 2002, provides Market Research Reports for your business needs and aims to put an end to your information pursuit. Our expertise in gathering global business information for industry research, corporate training, growth consulting, and business consulting, brings reputed companies and firms to us for business enhancement solutions. We can be your one-stop-shop for Industry research information and niche market analysis.

To purchase your copy: http://www. rncos. com/Report/IM054.htm (http://www. rncos. com/Report/IM054.htm)
For more information about the report please visit www. rncos. com

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Warm Up Cold Floors with New TileWarm™ by SpeedHeat® ─ A Generation4™ Electric Radiant Floor Heating System for Tile, Stone, Marble and More

Warm Up Cold Floors with New TileWarm™ by SpeedHeat® ─ A Generation4™ Electric Radiant Floor Heating System for Tile, Stone, Marble and More

TileWarm™ takes the chill off cold floors and creates a wonderful warming sensation underfoot. This revolutionary Generation4™ under floor heating system can be installed under tile, ceramic, stone, marble and even vinyl. A product of SpeedHeat®, TileWarm™ offers distinct advantages in conservation, comfort, safety and health.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) December 12, 2006

Imagine the luxurious sensation of stepping on wonderfully warm floors this winter instead of tiptoeing across icy cold tiles. While flooring materials such as ceramic tile, marble and stone are beautiful and easy to maintain, they naturally feel cold in the winter. With today's advanced TileWarm™ floor warming system, homeowners no longer have to sacrifice winter comfort to enjoy their hard surface flooring all year round.

TileWarm™ is a revolutionary floor warming system by SpeedHeat® (www. speedheat. us), a world leader in the radiant heating industry for over 20 years. TileWarm™ is easy to install under ceramic tile, stone, marble and even vinyl. TileWarm™ is part of SpeedHeat's newly introduced Generation4™ product line that features the most technologically advanced electric radiant floor heating systems in the world. The entire G4™ line offers distinct advantages in comfort, conservation, health and safety.

"Floor warming is becoming a popular upgrade because it helps boost comfort and creates a spa-like experience, especially in the bathroom," says Peter Newman, President of SpeedHeat U. S. "With hard surface flooring and new luxury vinyl products gaining popularity, SpeedHeat's new TileWarm™ system is poised to offer American consumers the luxury, comfort and quality they desire…all at a surprisingly affordable price."

SpeedHeat's G4™ systems are unique because they were designed for installation directly 'IN TOUCH' with floor finishes. SpeedHeat® offers the highest level of responsiveness and the closest source of radiant heat to maximize energy savings and enhance comfort. Other advantages include:

Customized Comfort and Ease of Installation:

Like all SpeedHeat® systems, TileWarm is fully customized to meet the specific needs of each installation. Since many variables are taken into consideration in creating the optimum solution (i. e. - flooring materials, climate, consumer preferences, subfloor construction, etc), SpeedHeat is happy to assist builders, contractors and do it yourselfers in specifying the correct products. SpeedHeat's feather thin heating element maneuvers easily in tricky spaces and the build up height is only 1/16", making the heating system perfect for installation in new and remodeled homes. The installation can be performed by a contractor, DIY or a SpeedHeat® accredited installer in your area. For assistance, call 1-888-WARM-FLOOR (1-888-927-6356) or visit www. speedheat. us.

Optimized Energy Conservation:

Because SpeedHeat's ultra thin Generation4™ heating element is optimally engineered to be 'in touch' with floor finishes, it warms floors faster than any other systems and at lower, safer temperatures. Because the element is installed closer to the surface than other products, it uses less energy to operate. SpeedHeat® also uses more element per square foot than other manufacturers to achieve unequaled low operating temperatures which also reduces energy consumption. Because SpeedHeat's G4™ systems are the most responsive, their Intellistat™ thermostats also achieve comfort balance with microclimate adjustments, versus fully cycling on and off like other systems, which makes them even more efficient to operate. 

Promotes Healthier Environments:

SpeedHeat's Generation4™ systems maintain temperature at lower levels than the competitor's products. This in turn means that G4™ does not dry out air as much as older generation systems. Lower air temperatures contain a lesser amount of moisture and bacteria, thus humidity discomfort and the levels of airborne particles are reduced. In fact, even the Department of Energy says, "Radiant heating has a number of advantages: It is more efficient than baseboard heating and usually more efficient than forced-air heating because no energy is lost through ducts. The lack of moving air can also be advantageous to people with severe allergies."

Uncompromised Safety:

Only SpeedHeat's G4™ systems feature the patented PTCSelfControl™ flexible heating element that is the thinnest in the industry at less than 1/16" in diameter. The self-regulating element prevents overheating, and the multi-stranded core is protected with a tough outer sheath to stop abrasion and corrosion. All SpeedHeat® products have undergone rigorous testing, including complete submersion in water while energized. All systems feature a full-surround ground screen that is an effective EMR, EMI and RFI shield, and GFCI protection provides absolute electrical safety. SpeedHeat's products are all UL-listed and National Electric Code (NEC) compliant.

SpeedHeat® Offers Generation4™ Warming Solutions for the Whole Home:

SpeedHeat® is easy to install at any time, in any room and under virtually any floor covering (carpet, stone, floating wood, laminates, vinyl and more). As compared to hydronic radiant heating systems, which are typically installed in the slab of the home at the time of construction (and rely on warm water being pumped through pipes to warm the floors), G4™ systems offer quicker warming response times and greater design flexibility. SpeedHeat® is the ideal choice for new construction as well as kitchen renovations, bathroom remodeling, sunroom additions and basement finishing projects. Other G4™ products include woodBEwarmer™ and CarpetMate™.

Zero Installation Option -- RugBuddy™ Offers Plug-'N-Warm Simplicity:

Another unique "zone heating" option is RugBuddy™ -- the only UL-listed heating mat in the world, approved for use under area rugs. It is an ideal solution when installing fixed electric radiant floor heating is not an option. Like an electric blanket for the floor, RugBuddy™ turns regular area rugs into invisible space heaters and is an ideal solution for warming cold spots in any room of the home or office.

Recent Publicity in USA:

Metropolitan Home magazine featured RugBuddy in their May 2006 Design 100 list. RugBuddy was also named as one of the "35 Best Home Products" in the February 2006 issue of Mountain Living. SpeedHeat® was also recently featured in This Old House Magazine's "20 of the Year's Coolest Tools, Gizmos and Gadgets" list. SpeedHeat® has also been featured in such publications as: Southern Living, House DIY (formerly do!), Atlanta Home Improvement, Points North, Living in Atlanta, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Rug Insider.

Additional Information:

For information about distributor or reseller opportunities in America, please contact Peter Newman. For general product information, pricing estimates and/or installation scheduling, please contact Ingrid Weir. Call 1-888-WARM-FLOOR (1-888-927-6356) or visit www. speedheat. us.

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Septuagenarian Emerges From Retirement to Publish First Book

Septuagenarian Emerges From Retirement to Publish First Book

Secrets of the Magdalene Scrolls, a novel that disspells myths and disinformation about Mary Magdalene is authored by a 76 year young septuagenarian.

Rainier, Washington (PRWEB) October 11, 2005

What does a 76-year young woman do in her spare time? She writes books and her first novel was published in December 2004 when she was 75. The book is now into its second revised edition. Who is this outrageous woman? Her name is Bettye Johnson the author of Secrets of the Magdalene Scrolls and the just - released novelette, A Christmas Awakening.

Johnson was age 75 when Secrets of the Magdalene Scrolls was published and it is now into a second revised edition. What does this book have that other books on Mary Magdalene do not have? Information that none have dared or didn’t know to put in their books.

Moving from the present day to the time of Mary Magdalene, Johnson has woven a spellbinding tale of intrigue, historical information regarding Mary Magdalene and Jesus, adventure, adversaries, romance and the spiritual message the Magdalene left that changed the lives of the four principal characters. The scrolls are in the form of the Magdalene’s journal and were hidden in an unknown cave in the French Pyrenees Mountains. The storyline moves from the present day to the time of Mary Magdalene as the quartet strive to translate the scrolls.

Bettye Johnson is considered to be outrageous and says, "I have always been a champion of women’s rights and in my book I place into historical perspective my perceptions of the life of Mary Magdalene based on the research I have done."

She researched Mary Magdalene for over seven years and made a decision to put her information in the form of fiction. She had never heard of The DaVinci Code until she was two-thirds the way through her manuscript. Johnson's book compliments that of Dan Brown’s. In an unusual move for a work of fiction, Johnson has a bibliography in the back of her book.

Background: Bettye Johnson was born in Texas and grew up there. She attended Texas Women’s University and after leaving the University (formerly named Texas State College for Women), she worked in the Foreign Service branch of the U. S. State Department with tours of duty with the embassies in Paris and Tokyo. She has also been a wife, mother of three sons, grandmother, great-grandmother, government worker, Federal Women’s Program Coordinator for a government district office, program director of a holistic health center, and has emerged from retirement to become an author. She is currently working on the sequel to Secrets of the Magdalene Scrolls.

Please visit her website http://www. magdalenescrolls. com (http://www. magdalenescrolls. com) for more information about Bettye Johnson and her books. She can be contacted through her website.

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