Smart Cars of America Announced Today Concerns over Sales of American-ized Non-compliant Versions of the Smart ForTwo

Smart Cars of America Announced Today Concerns over Sales of American-ized Non-compliant Versions of the Smart ForTwo

As a result, Smart Cars of America suspends promoting Smart Cars that has been modified to meet strict American safety and emission standards, due to mounting apprehension regarding after sales service, warranty protection and inaccurate information regarding non-compliant Smart Car's.

Belleair, Florida (PRWEB) November 16, 2006

Smart Cars of America (http://www. smartcarofamerica. com/) announced today its concerns over currently available, American-ized versions of the Smart ForTwo vehicles.

As a result, Smart Cars of America suspends promoting Smart Cars that has been modified to meet strict American safety and emission standards, due to mounting apprehension regarding after sales service, warranty protection and inaccurate information regarding non-compliant Smart Car's.

Sharon L. Johnston, President of Smart Cars of America said, "As the premier source for all things 'Smart,' we have been supporting this unique vehicle's long-awaited U. S. introduction since 1999; and savvy consumers trust us to provide them with the very latest available information on Smart Cars and other alternative and hybrid vehicles."

She added "While we and other knowledgeable consumers have eagerly awaited the Smart ForTwo's introduction to the U. S. market, a number of substantial concerns remain regarding models available for sale and in most cases we can no longer endorse the cars, till such time as we are convinced of dealer support."

All currently available Smart ForTwo (http://smartcarfortwo. com/info. php) vehicles in the U. S. are "gray market" cars, as they have been modified by a Registered Importer to meet stringent American safety and emission standards.

It is impossible to order a CarFax report (vehicle history) for gray market cars. As a result, it is possible unsuspecting importers and ultimately consumers could buy a converted Smart Car and have no idea as to the car's origin.

Respected auto industry information site Edmunds. com posted a number of key Gray Market Car Risks" in which it noted that imported, non-compliant vehicles, like the Smart ForTwo, may have been involved in accidents in Europe, repaired and then sold to unsuspecting importers, because, unlike in the U. S., vehicles with European titles do not provide a "salvage" designation to alert buyers that a vehicle may have been seriously damaged.

Over the years, Smart Car of America has made every effort possible to supply consumers with timely information (http://iwantasmartcar. com/) concerning the Smart car, committed to keeping the American public informed and collecting data with "grass roots" participation on a proletarian basis.

Max Fisher, Marketing Officer, said, "We have always preferred to 'err on the side of caution' when disseminating information on this much-talked-about and highly desirable vehicle. Considering the critical concerns raised by gray market cars we will suspend all promotion for gray market Smart Cars until we can be sure that only competent, knowledgeable and properly equipped sources are selling the Smart ForTwo to clients and consumers."

Before buying any "Gray Market Car," Smart Car of America offered the following key considerations:

Can I get information on warranty protection from the seller? Which insurance company is the underwriter? What are the restrictions on the warranty?

Ask yourself, "Would I buy my health insurance from this company?"

Warranty and repair work is an important issue with any car and with problems concerning warranty deception it is imperative to know the correct information about gray market cars before purchasing one.

David Schembri, now president of smartusa, a division of United Auto Group, (http://smartcarfortwo. com/) the exclusive U. S. importer and distributor, said some time ago, "We urge all to purchase cars through the Mercedes car group. We'd hate to see a customer put in the position that they have no service outlet."

Important facts regarding "Gray Market Cars":

•Gray market cars must be sold as used...

•Gray market cars may have significantly lower values than cars imported through normal channels and retain lower re-sale values...

•The modified-Smart still may not meet emissions requirements in several states, including California, New York, Massachusetts, Vermont and Maine which could cause denied registration and titling...

•Without any authorized dealer network, obtaining replacement parts and supplies could be problematic...

•Owners may not be protected by state lemon laws...

•Gray market cars are not eligible to participate in manufacturers' mediation/arbitration programs...

•Manufacturer's original warranty on gray market cars is void...

•Warranty or repair work could be difficult to locate...

For Smart buyers (http://carsalesbuyowner. com/), cost and fuel-consciousness are only one part of the total value equation. If Smart marketing, production, distribution and pricing are met with sufficient after-purchase servicing, Smart car owners can be promised Smart value.

The attractive and sporty Smart ForTwo is revolutionary and well-designed metropolitan transportation. Available in Europe since 1998, an all new Smart ForTwo will be commercially available for the U. S. marketplace by the authorized importer.

Adding to our decision, Roger Penske CEO of United Auto Group Inc., which will distribute the cars said in an interview in Stuttgart, Germany, where DaimlerChrysler presented the new version of the Smart. "No incentives will be offered on the car, which will start at about $11,000.00.

Max Fisher, Marketing Officer of Smart Cars of America added, "At current prices upward of $30,000, everyone must be confident existing sources can implement required obligations before they purchase this unique and highly-desirable vehicle as a gray market purchase."

In addition Mr. Fisher said, "Due to curtailed operating cost, streamlining fixed costs and minimal advertising expenditures we anticipated the Smart will likely sell for less than $15,000 when available in the U. S. and with such a considerable divergence in pricing only special use purchases make sense."

Concern lingers regarding costs, after sales service and warranty protection for U. S.-modified versions of the revolutionary Smart Car and assurances that maintenance and sufficient after-sales servicing can be completed throughout the United States. We are not convinced that available sources of gray market dealers constitute a dealer network (http://smartdealerships. com/) that is able to ensure this.

Smart Car of America will make more information about gray market vehicles publicly available on its regularly-updated website: SmartCarofAmerica. com, and pledges to continue providing consumers and advocates of electric and other alternative vehicles with the very latest and factual information about all things Smart.

About Smart Car of America

Smart Car of America and SmartCarofAmerica. com has become the nation's leading source for all things Smart on the information superhighway. Long before a U. S. introduction of the vehicle was planned, Smart Car of America has been dedicated to providing ongoing, up-to-date information to today's Smart consumers and now offers unparalleled support to all Smart and alternative vehicle owners and enthusiasts; leading the market for investigation, research and analysis of the sub-compact electric and alternative vehicle markets. Smart Car of America is a privately held company headquartered in Belleair, Florida.

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Heart Disease, Diabetes Prevention Focus of Heart and Style Conference and Fair for Black Women

Heart Disease, Diabetes Prevention Focus of Heart and Style Conference and Fair for Black Women

Just in time for spring, the Heart and Style Conference and Fair -- now in its second year -- will unite health, beauty and fashion experts for a day-long health and lifestyle event designed to inspire and empower African American women to live heart healthy lifestyles. The conference and fair will be held on Saturday, March 18 from 8 a. m. to 4 p. m. at the Wyndham Washington, 1400 M Street, NW.

Washington, D. C. (PRWEB) February 23, 2006

Just in time for spring, the Heart and Style Conference and Fair -- now in its second year -- will unite health, beauty and fashion experts for a day-long health and lifestyle event designed to inspire and empower African American women to live heart healthy lifestyles. The conference and fair will be held on Saturday, March 18 from 8 a. m. to 4 p. m. at the Wyndham Washington, 1400 M Street, NW.

African American women are more likely to develop heart disease at an earlier age and two-thirds more likely to die of heart disease than white women. They are also 2-4 times more likely than white women to develop type 2 diabetes -- a major risk factor for heart disease.

Despite the threat to their personal health, many African American women are unaware of their risk for developing diabetes and heart disease. Attendees of the Heart and Style Conference and Fair will learn about their risks and the steps they can take to reduce them through educational workshops, health screenings, exhibitors and book signings. The event features several interactive activities, including a healthy food tasting, beauty makeovers, mini-massages and a fashion show that offers tips on heart healthy living interspersed with style and beauty pointers.

A dynamic roster of speakers has been announced including:

Dr. Andrea Sullivan, respected naturopath and author of A Path To Healing: A Guide To Wellness For Body, Mind and Soul; Angelique Shofar, yoga instructor and founder of the Spirit of Wellness; Dr. Patricia Davidson, noted internist and cardiologist, Washington Hospital Center; Terri Holley, MS, CHES, Heart and Style Health Coach and founder, Momentum Health Coaching; Niambi Jarvis, CEO of HiyaahPower. com and author of 100 Words of Wisdom for Women: A 31-Day Exercise in Empowerment; Darlene Mathis, nationally recognized image consultant and author of Women of Color: A Multicultural Guide To Fashion And Beauty; Dr. Andrea Pennington, President, The Pennington Institute for Health and Wellness and author of The Pennington Plan: 5 Simple Steps for Achieving Vibrant Health, Emotional Well Being and Spiritual Growth

In 2005 the fashion show featured a stunning collection of red dresses by Washington area fashion designers. A Tribute to New Orleans Style is the theme for both the fashion show and food tasting this year. The food tasting will feature healthy versions of New Orleans-inspired dishes and the fashion show will celebrate the style and spirit of New Orleans. Participating designers include Corjor International, organizer of DC Fashion Week, Evocative! Designs, Saeyoung Vu Couture, Lady of the House and Voluptuous Woman Company.

“The Heart and Style Conference and Fair provides a fun and supportive environment where black women can focus on their health. We encourage women to bring their mothers, aunts, sisters and friends,” says Judy Lubin, MPH, event spokeswoman. “We have heard from women who say the event changed their lives.”

A free, 12-week health coaching program called Heart and Style Big Rewards will also be launched at the conference. The program, sponsored by the Office on Women’s Health, is designed to help African American women and their families reduce their risk for diabetes. Program participants receive a pedometer and access to free telephone coaching for three months, a personal health risk assessment and special online resources and workshops.

Conference attendees are encouraged to register in advance at www. heartandstylewoman. com or by calling (301) 333-1470. The early registration fee is $20. General and onsite registration is $25 after March 12. Registration includes continental breakfast, conference materials and entrance into all workshops, the Heart and Style fair, fashion show and Healthy Food Tasting.

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HCG Diet Direct Responds to Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners HCG Approval

HCG Diet Direct Responds to Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners HCG Approval

HCG Diet Direct responds to Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners HCG Approval.

Phoenix, AZ (Vocus) March 24, 2010

HCG (http://www. hcgdietdirect. com/hcg-diet-news/hcg-approved-nevada. html) Diet Direct responds to the recent approval of HCG as a weight loss drug by the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners. At a meeting on March 5, 2010 the State Board of Medical Examiners voted unanimously to allow the use of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG).

Medical professionals in the state questioned the delayed approval and express relief that the popular weight loss method was voted through the board. The board’s decision followed being contacted personally by several medical professionals vouching for the product after personal use for drastic weight loss.

HCG Diet (https://www. hcgdietdirect. com/secured/) Direct’s Jenny Boynton responded, “Nevada’s acceptance of HCG as a viable method for drastic weight loss was delayed in comparison to the surrounding states. The FDA leaves the approval or non approval of HCG use for weight loss up to individual states. Nevada was surrounded by states that were not only accepting HCG use for weight loss, but benefiting from it as an effective reaction to the spread of obesity.”

HCG Diet Direct aids consumers in losing weight using all natural, homeopathic methods. The homeopathic HCG weight loss formula offers weight loss results of 1 to 2 pounds per day. It also forces dieters to learn to cook/prepare healthy meal choices required by the strict dieting protocol. Maintenance success rates are higher due to the fact that dieters walk away from the diet with new habits that support their new, healthier weight.

To get further information on HCG Diet Direct or the HCG Diet contact:

Contact: Jenny Boynton
Company: HCG Diet Direct
Www. hcgdietdirect. com
Phone: 602-916-0002

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HRmarketer. com Introduces Centralized Media Relations Functionality to its Marketing and PR Software

HRmarketer. com Introduces Centralized Media Relations Functionality to its Marketing and PR Software

New features enable marketing and PR professionals to centrally manage, track and report on media and analyst outreach campaigns

Capitola, Calif. (PRWEB) June 25, 2010

HRmarketer. com announced new functionality to its on-demand marketing and PR software that enables communications professionals to centrally manage, track and report on media and analyst outreach activities.

HRmarketer. com is the most widely used online marketing and public relations service in the human resource industry (http://www. hrmarketer. com/home/about_features. htm). Currently, marketing and PR professionals can distribute press releases, send pitches and monitor editorial calendar inquiries directly from its media database, which profiles thousands of journalists, analysts and bloggers covering the HR, workforce and benefits markets.

Each profile includes the journalist's preferred contact method, specific coverage areas, social networking accounts and an up-to-the-minute listing of their "Tweets." Detailed editorial calendars are also shown for their related media outlets.

The new media and analyst relations feature (http://www. youtube. com/watch? v=iAKLonOLMiQ) allows customers to centrally track their outreach activities, including press releases sent to the respective contact, pitches and inquiries. For added functionality, customers can track follow-up activities with scheduled reminders that can be seamlessly added to the user's personal Outlook, iCal or other third-party calendar software.

New collaboration features make it easy for multiple marketing team members to manage outreach activities in a single account and run detailed activity reports organized by type of outreach and the status of various activities. Additionally, by leveraging HRmarketer. com's e-clipping service, companies can identify and track media placements and coverage for their business or client.

"Many of our public relations customers use several stand-alone applications for their media and analyst outreach, which can be cumbersome to manage," said Elrond Lawrence, vice president of media relations for HRmarketer. com. "This new functionality helps our customers to use HRmarketer. com as a centralized hub for their media relations campaigns."

About HRmarketer. com
HRmarketer. com is a product of Fisher Vista LLC, a marketing software and services firm focusing exclusively on the human capital and healthcare industries. HRmarketer. com has helped over 700 human resource and employee benefit service providers plan, manage, execute and measure their marketing and PR. The service includes information databases, news distribution, campaign management and measurement tools to help HR vendors get increased visibility, Web site traffic, sales leads and improved search engine rankings.

Media Contact:
Elrond Lawrence
831-632-2183

This press release was distributed through PR Web by Human Resources Marketer (HR Marketer: www. HRmarketer. com) on behalf of the company listed above.

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Internationally Renowned Psychic Laura Scott Nominated for Best Self-Help/Meditations Album of the Year

Internationally Renowned Psychic Laura Scott Nominated for Best Self-Help/Meditations Album of the Year

Internationally renowned author, psychic and healer Laura Scott has had her Grounding and Centering CD nominated for the best Self-Help/Meditation Album 2006 by the Just Plain Folks (JPF) Music Awards. The awards ceremony will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2006, in Santa Ana, California. JPF had more than 25,500 albums and 350,000 songs entered for the awards this year and they announced nominees in 81 album and 67 song categories. This year's nominees come from more than 70 countries around the world and include seasoned, well-known veterans and some of the best up and coming artists and writers in the music community.

Willington, CT (PRWEB) October 12, 2006

Laura's Grounding and Centering CD is one of five meditation CDs in her Ancient Stardust Tools for Change Series©. It contains the essential basics to successfully meditate and improve your life, whether you've never had any luck meditating before or if you are experienced in meditation and interested in bigger results. Laura's soothing voice leads listeners through guided meditations of assorted lengths to help them relax, ground, energize, and more. The effects of this CD are powerful and the tracks can be done individually or collectively when more time allows. This CD provides a solid foundation for a quality meditation experience, stress reduction, relaxation, and more.

"Incredible!" Bob Olson, Founder OfSPirit. com, BestPsychicMediums. com, GriefandBelief. com

"I got immediate results! Thank you!" Louis C., Atlanta

In addition to creating the Ancient Stardust Tools for Change© CDs and products, Laura is known for her insightful private phone readings and warm, down-to-earth style that attract clients to her from all over the world. She has been called a Master Teacher and channel for healing, connecting people with their spirit guides, soul work, deceased loved ones, past lives, health issues, and more. Her work has touched people from all walks of life, including Emmy Award winners, Olympic athletes, political figures, CEOs, and everyday folks like yourself and your neighbors.

"I used to consider meditation something impossible for me...but not anymore!" S. R., CA

Laura Scott is the author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Divining the Future and the creator of the Ancient Stardust Tools for Change© products which were created to help support and inspire the people that she hears from every day from around the world. They include an assortment of guided meditation CDs for all levels of meditating. For more information on Ancient Stardust products, visit www. AncientStardust. com/products. html (http://www. AncientStardust. com/products. html).

Laura also writes a spiritual advice column, "Ask Laura," for OfSpirit. com along with many articles on metaphysics and spiritual growth. She is featured on BestPsychicMediums. com and GriefandBelief. com. She is a Reiki Master/Teacher, skilled in health scans, and a Bach Flower practitioner. Her abilities as a psychic, healer, facilitator, and teacher lead her to many interesting cities. When she is not traveling, teaching, or leading retreats to swim with wild dolphins in the Bahamas, Laura lives in quiet rural New England.

An experienced and popular radio guest, Laura reaches over the airwaves and touches listeners as she inspires callers with her warm personality and soothing presence while providing insights with skillful humor and grace. For more info about her availability for interviews/program appearances, contact Jenny Sheehan at 866-897-1504, x 5.

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Villas in Short Supply for 2004 Maui Vacations

Villas in Short Supply for 2004 Maui Vacations

A good economy and minimal housing inventory has made it hard to find a villa to rent for that Maui vacation. Many of these beach estates now have year-round Hawaii residents living in them, and it will take some advance planning for the vacationer to find a villa for a large or extended family group. Vacationers are planning six to 12 months ahead for that big Maui vacation, according to C. W. Henderson, proprietor of Hale Lele, a luxury villa on Maui's shouth shore.

Kihei, Maui, Hawaii (PRWEB) December 31, 2003

A good economy and minimal housing inventory has made it hard to find a villa to rent for that Maui vacation.

 Many of these beach estates now have year-round Hawaii residents living in them, and it will take some advance planning for the vacationer to find a villa for a large or extended family group.

 "We are finding vacationers are planning six to 12 months ahead for that big Maui vacation," said C. W. Henderson, proprietor of Hale Lele, a luxury villa on Maui's shouth shore.

 "Word-of-mouth is our biggest asset, and the article about Hale Lele this past November in American Airlines' American Way magazine has just added to an increase in inquiries, especially from Europe, Canada, and America's West Coast," Henderson said.

 Henderson's villa rentals also are boosted by a high traffic Web site at www. DeluxeRental. com where potential villa renters can see floor plans, photos, and read about the amenities, including a heated pool with waterfall, Jacuzzi spa, and a unique collection of furnishings, some almost 1,000 years old.

 The story of Henderson's villa is legendary in Hawaii.

 In 1995, Henderson, a Southern entrepreneur, came upon the perfect spot in Maui for a contemporary Hawaiian villa. The house would be designed by his friend Rod Rodriguez, a New York City designer noted for his celebrity clients in Florida, Georgia, New York, Hawaii, and Las Vegas, Nevada. The resulting Hawaiian-styled Pacific Ocean property would eventually come to be known as “Hale Lele.”

 HendersonÂ’s decision to create a beach mansion on Maui's South Shore (known as the "Gold Coast") near Kihei, led him to purchase a building originally containing six condominium units. Today, the reconfigured four-level 10,000 square foot Hale Lele contains a grand two-level, 5,000 square foot modern Hawaiian villa, plus an additional 5,000 square feet in three separate contemporary two-level Hawaiian living spaces: a guest suite, the owner's unit, and the caretakers' ohana. The home has five kitchens and 15 bathrooms, plus all the bedrooms, laundries, workshops, TV rooms, lanais, and living areas you'd expect--in a style reminiscent of what a Hawaiian king's beach estate might be.

 While the incomparable beauty of Hale Lele is the result of the combined creative talents and vision of several men including Rodriguez, Henderson, two Hawaiian architects, and a French-inspired Hawaii landscape designer, Timothy DeShong---it is Hale Lele itself which continues to be the centerpiece of a contemporary Hawaiian design legacy. This great house is one of the largest private residences on Maui. It is operated as a legal vacation rental and is valued, including its contents, at well over $5,000,000.

 Begun in 1984, Hale Lele is constructed of tons of steel and concrete. A noted Hawaiian construction engineer said, "Long after the Maui we know is gone, Hale Lele will remain." Some structural elements were part of the original shipments from Europe and Asia used to construct the nearby Grand Wailea Resort. Fine woods shipped from Canada and the Pacific Northwest joined locally-acquired Hawaiian timber. It took dozens of workers more than five years to complete the remodeling.

 During the Christmas Season of 2002, Henderson formally opened the doors of the finished home for the first time to friends, family, and vacation renters. On into the 21st century, Hale Lele will remain a monument to contemporary Hawaiian architecture, showcasing C. W. HendersonÂ’s original and extensive collection of unique furnishings, art and antiques.

 Henderson, visionary publishing entrepreneur and artificial intelligence pioneer, is a Renaissance man, fluent in the language of business and widely traveled. He is knowledgeable and conversant about architecture, music, outdoor sports, yachting, fishing, agriculture, horticulture and journalism. He grew up in the impoverished Deep South, was a former tobacco farmhand, school basketball player, and Eagle Scout who went on to be voted "Most Likely to Succeed" in his Georgia high school senior class. After turning down a college music scholarship, he earned a University of Georgia journalism degree in 1971. He soon joined TriStar Pictures and became a successful motion picture executive and TV screenwriter, producer and director.

 His passion, however, was artificial intelligence-inspired journalism, and in 1984, he founded the medical and pharmaceutical publishing giant NewsRx. In addition to CEO at NewsRx, Henderson is owner of hospitality company Deluxe Rental, is manager-partner of Pacific Ocean Institute, and is a partner at Learning Lane, an education company which owns learning centers.

 Henderson's most admired historical figure was a close personal friend of Franklin D. Roosevelt and was American's boldest, most spectacular entrepreneur: Henry J. Kaiser (1882-1967). Like Kaiser, also a former farm boy, Henderson rose from lower-middle-class origins to become a successful entrepreneur living in Hawaii. Kaiser's legacy, including HMO Kaiser-Permanente, a resort in Hawaii, ship-building, real estate development in Honolulu and Las Vegas (with partner Howard Hughes), tourism, motion pictures, music, and TV productions like Maverick and The Kaiser Aluminum Hour, all parallel Henderson's interest in healthcare, yachting, real estate, tourism, and the entertainment and hospitality industries. In 2003, Henderson carried this admiration a step further: he purchased Henry J. Kaiser's legendary yacht, a 50-foot Wheeler Sport Fisherman, same make and model as the famous Pilar yacht owned by journalist Ernest Hemingway. Henderson's yacht, Henry J, is perhaps the most historical modern boat in Hawaii (post WWII), and certainly the most well-appointed. As Norman Vincent Peale said, "Few people ever did so much for Hawaii as Henry Kaiser. He left an indelible mark on the islands." Not surprisingly, Henderson's favorite books are Henry J. Kaiser, Builder of the Modern American West (1989); Henry J. Kaiser, Western Colossus (1991); and Mr. Kaiser Goes to Washington (1997).

 Also, like Kaiser's soirees, Henderson's Atlanta penthouse parties are legendary, and were frequented by well-known music industry and motion picture celebrities.

 It was in Atlanta that Henderson first met Rodriguez. The celebrity designer remodeled a home for Henderson in Atlanta's tony Druid Hills, a national historic district, where the street plantings and parks had been designed by Frederick Law Olmstead, America's most famous landscape architect. It was while traveling to Japan with Rodriguez, during a rest stop in Hawaii, that Henderson discovered, in sunny Maui, the building which would become Hale Lele.

 The two men journeyed throughout the Southern United States, Hawaii, and Japan, purchasing paintings, hand-carved bowls, sculptures, silk rugs, and furniture during the years Hale Lele was being remodeled. Henderson even journeyed to Hawaii's "forbidden island" of Niihau (with the island's owner, of course) for ideas. Henderson's diverse and cultured tastes are now on display in this great house. His intent--to construct a casual beach estate that he imagined would be built by Hawaiian King Kamehameha the Great if alive today-- produced the huge collection which furnishes Hale Lele. Indeed, it is the nature of the collection, reflecting Henderson's interests and tastes, which guests and visitors find most fascinating.

 Inside the house, artworks by famous Hawaiians and Asians adorn the walls and floors, some items dating to the 1100s. Some of Henderson's favorites are by Peggy Hopper, Diana Hansen-Young, Curtis Wilson Cost, and Susan McGovney Hansen. The furniture includes Japanese travel chests, handmade Inuit chairs and tables, and a Flemish Wardrobe from the 1600s, objects like those which filled Captain Cook's quarters as he sailed the Pacific. One bedroom grouping is rumored to have been used by Elvis during the filming of Blue Hawaii. An ornate chair had Marilyn Monroe sitting in it when it was at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood... at least, they say so. Hanging above the library you'll find the Tommy Bahama-created Maui bicycle of actor, producer, and California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Next to the bicycle is an original Moeller watercolor of Schwarzenegger as champion bodybuilder. A giant woven tapestry, formerly part of the $100 million-plus Las Vegas Bellagio Collection, hangs in the living room. Early Hawaiian collectables and vintage art deco furniture from colonial Vietnam also can be found. A dozen Thai silk rugs from Jim Thompson, Thailand's Silk King, cover floors in the villa add-on suite, while fresh flowers from the property's Hawaiian gardens decorate the rooms. A 12th century Buddha occupies a niche on the main floor.

 Upstairs on the fourth and top level, in addition to a quiet reading area and a TV-game room, guests can enjoy the "whale watch," comfortably observing the largest creatures of the sea at play in the ocean, which is a mere 60 steps away.

 Fully air conditioned, Hale Lele is considered one of the finest residences ever built on Maui. It is admired for its innovative engineering, solid construction from concrete and steel, and its exquisite siting which maximizes views of the volcano known as Haleakala, "The Cove," one of Hawaii's premier surfing spots, plus extraordinary sunset and Pacific Ocean views which include the Islands of Lanai, Molokini, Molakai and Kaaholawe.

 Henderson wanted his beach home to provide family and friends with lifeÂ’s recreational pleasures: a heated swimming pool with thermae spa waterfall, flat panel big-screen plasma TV room, and the beauty of both sunrise and sunset from extensive lanais, plus protected, connected, direct access to the Pacific oceanÂ…"at the ocean", without the problems and lack of security of lesser houses "on the beach", among the hoards of beach-going visitors.

 Guests who are lucky enough to occupy Hale Lele as a vacation rental, get to see “behind-the-scenes” life in upscale Hawaii: life at its finest in one of Maui's largest mansions, or as many have described it, the Hawaiian version of a great Italian villa.

 While Hale Lele, the house, is the focal point of the compound, it is clear when you walk the grounds and visit the lanais that the genius of Rodriguez and DeShong are an integral part of Hale Lele. Their sweeping landscape provides a fitting backdrop for this magnificent villa. Rare yellow beach-side bamboo grows side by side with Hawaiian plants, with vines and flowers blooming year round. Rodriguez' secret zen garden provides a quiet place to meditate. A DeShong-designed water wall is frequently cited as the most "image setting" aspect of the front grounds. A modern sculptured "Hawaiian waterfall," the water wall is a monument to DeShong's creative landscaping genius. So, too, are the thoughtfully-designed gardens and paths.

 In keeping with the Henderson tradition of entertaining in style, todayÂ’s guests at Hale Lele are treated, not only to the elegance of a 21st century Hawaiian estate, but to the epicurean pleasures of living like Hawaiian royalty. Scarlett DeShong, former spa manager at the luxurious Four Seasons Resort in Wailea, Maui, is available, on-site, to provide epicurean and recreation advice. She is currently the Maui coordinator of Hawaii's state-wide health, recreation, and fitness initiatives. She can tell you where to hike, exercise, "be pampered," or buy great, fresh local foods or locate fine wines for Hale Lele's unique wine "cellar," formerly a Hawaiian canoe turned keeper of award-winning wines. The villa maintains dozens of cases of fine wines, some from Maui's own vineyards and winery.

 Rodriguez-inspired touches at Hale Lele include the unique grand entrance stairway, designed in the ancient Hawaiian style: expansive steps at the bottom, gradually narrowing to cozy comfort at the formal entry of the home. Inside, you will find his inviting great stairwell and luxurious two-story open spaces lighted by romantic customized lighting and integrated custom sound systems. Out back, find the unique pool arbor, changing room and spacious and private outdoor "open to the stars" shower.

 Across from Hale Lele is an awe-inspiring and private beach area where visitors can enjoy a leisurely stroll, kids can frolic in the majestic Pacific, or one can sit peacefully with a glass of wine and watch the sun slip quietly into the ocean.

 For those looking for even more, there are dozens of recreation, dining and shopping opportunities within walking distance in the charming beach-front town of Kihei, one of Maui's most showcased settlements.

 Hale Lele is located in sunny South Maui near the Wailea Resort, at the intersection of the narrow and hidden beach-front road known as Iliili and the manicured grass-covered beach-walk called Lele Place (a Maui County beach access).

 In Hawaiian, "Hale" is house and "Lele" is leapÂ…so "Hale Lele" is "the home at Lele Place," a short jump or leap from the beach. E-mail inquiries to Vacation@DeluxeRental. com or visit www. DeluxeRental. com.

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Missouri Safety Council Announces 2010 Mid America Safety, Health & Environmental Conference and Expo Dates: May 3-7, 2010

Missouri Safety Council Announces 2010 Mid America Safety, Health & Environmental Conference and Expo Dates: May 3-7, 2010

The Missouri Safety Council's 39th Annual Mid America Safety, Health and Environmental Conference will focus of Sustainable Solutions for industry. The Conference to be held May 3-7, 2010 at Tan-Tar-A Resort in Osage Beach, Missouri will feature Mr. Phelps Murdock as the Keynote Speaker and Mr. Richard Fairfax, OSHA Director of Enforcement as Closing Speaker.

Kansas City, MO (PRWEB) December 15, 2009

The Missouri Safety Council a regional, non-government, charitable organization dedicated to safety announces the launch of a new redesigned website, to complement the upcoming 2010 Conference and Expo, which features all new online attendee and exhibtor registration, enhanced technical session information, and an all new 'call for papers' area.

The 39th annual Mid-America Safety, Health & Environmental Conference and Expo will be held May 3-7, 2010 at Tan-Tar-A Resort in Osage Beach, Missouri. This years conference theme is 'Seeking Sustainable Solutions' and will feature a Keynote address from Mr. Phelps Murdock, CEO of Phelps Murdock Facilitation-Consulting. Other featured speakers include Mr. Richard Fairfax, Director of Enforcement, United States Occupational Safety and Health Adminstration (OSHA), and Mr. Bill Dampf, Corporate Safety and Training, Ameren UE.

Expanding this years topics to include Occupational Health, Fire Safety, and Environmental Sustainability will bring new participants and increase the overall number of technical sessions this year. "The 2010 conference, "Safety, Seeking Sustainable Solutions", promises to be one of the best yet!" according to Bruce Lyon, 2010 Conference Committee Chair "The planning committee has put it into 'overdrive' to bring together new tracks, topics, speakers and a great trade show event." 

The Council's mission is to lead in the effort to reduce preventable deaths, injuries and economic loss in public and private places throughout Missouri and the greater Mid West region. We serve as a credible, reliable resource for safety information, education and awareness in all aspects of American life - in traffic, at home, at work and at leisure.

Focusing on safety education as the key to long range reduction in avoidable deaths and injuries, the Council serves as a national resource for safety programs, working with and through partner organizations who deliver and/or fund these programs.

In the public policy arena, we suggest, support and promote safety legislation, with strong emphasis on gaining public understanding and acceptance of such laws and regulations.

This Council's role is unique; there is no comparable Missouri organization.

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