FT. LAUDERDALE GAY AND LESBIAN FILM FESTIVAL, PRESENTED BY HBO LATIN AMERICA, ANNOUNCES 2012 DATES

SPECIAL VIP TRAVEL PACKAGE BEING OFFERED FOR THIS YEAR’S FESTIVAL

Ft. Lauderdale, FL (Sharewellnewswire.com) September 5, 2012 – For the fourth annual Ft. Lauderdale Gay and Lesbian Film Festival (FLGLFF), October 4 through 7, 2012, the schedule of films showcased will expand to nearly 40 films, including a mix of men’s and women’s interest screenings, short films and documentaries, including a special documentary, “I Stand Corrected,” on transgender jazz bassist Jennifer Leitham, who has performed with Mel Torme and Doc Severinsen among others. The line-up of special activities will also include opening and closing night parties, an exclusive VIP soiree and a Jazz Brunch featuring a solo performance by Leitham. New for 2012 is a VIP travel package as the Ft. Lauderdale Gay and Lesbian Film Festival expands in popularity beyond the South Florida region.

“In just four short years, the Ft. Lauderdale Gay and Lesbian Film Festival has grown from an intimate community event to one that is on the national stage as a prominent film festival attracting moviegoers from across the country,” said Franc Castro, executive director of the FLGLFF.

For the Festival’s out-of-town guests, or locals looking for a silver screen staycation, a special VIP travel package is currently being offered that includes a two-night stay for two at the beautiful Atlantic Resort and Spa located directly on Ft. Lauderdale’s picturesque beach. The package also includes two tickets to either the opening or closing night film and after party plus two tickets, VIP entrance and preferred seating for all regular film screenings and two tickets to an exclusive VIP reception hosted by the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention and Visitors Bureau.

The price for the VIP package is $650. A four-night package is also available for $1,250 which includes two VIP badges for all festival events. Either package can be purchased at www.flglff.com or by calling 305-751-6305.

“We are delighted to partner again with this year’s Festival and welcome the local and visiting LGBT community to Fort Lauderdale,” said Noelle P. Stevenson, film commissioner of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention and Visitors Bureau. “The Festival is a wonderful way to bring the community together by celebrating great films while showcasing our production-friendly destination to filmmakers.”

On opening night, Thursday October 4, the film festival will screen Thom Fitzgerald’s “Cloudburst” starring Olympia Dukakis and Brenda Fricker. Adapted from an award-winning play, “Cloudburst” tells the tale of an older lesbian couple who has been together for 31 years. Dot, played by Fricker, is committed to a nursing home by her meddling granddaughter. This does not sit well with Dot’s partner Stella, played by Dukakis, who comes to Dot’s rescue. 

Together, they escape from a Maine nursing home and head over the boarder to Canada where they hope to obtain a marriage license and finally have their relationship recognized. Along the way, they pick up a sexy, shirtless hitchhiker named Prentice, played by Ryan Doucette, and the familial plot thickens and evolves.

The closing night film, “Bear City 2: the Proposal,” will be followed by a FLGLFF Closing Pool Party produced by Bear Nation and hosted by Tony Lima at the Royal Palms Resort and Spa with 400 guests dancing the night away to a famous DJ until 2 a.m.

Other highlights of the 2012 festival include film screenings held at the historic Classic Gateway Theatre, which has been in business for more than 60 years and adds a vintage flavor to the Ft. Lauderdale Festival.

Tickets for the FLGLFF go on sale to festival members on August 30 and to the general public on September 10. For ticket information and the full schedule of screenings, visit www.flglff.com.

The mission of the Ft. Lauderdale Gay & Lesbian Film Festival is to produce events and programs that bring the LGBT community from South Florida and beyond together through film. Coming into its fourth year as a stand-alone Festival, the 2012 Festival will expand its schedule to include food and music components as well as more short films, documentaries and feature films by, about, and of interest to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. For more information, visit www.flglff.com, or call 305-751-6305.

Contact Info:
Richard Murry or Shayna Marcos
(305) 531-5720
Richard@tma-pr.com, Shayna@tma-pr.com
THE MURRY AGENCY

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Global Mission for Children, a Worldwide Child Sponsorship Charity Announces Campaign for Volunteers

Bradenton, FL (Sharewellnewswire.com) September 5, 2012 – GlobalMissionforChildren.org (“GMFC”), a worldwide Christian children’s charity announced today they are launching an online campaign to introduce GMFC to people that are interested to volunteer their time to spread the word of helping the less fortunate children of the world. They are searching for many volunteers to help get children sponsored in the areas GMFC serves in Africa and Asia. They are nearing completion of a church and a school on the island of Formosa, a small island off the coast of Guinea Bissau. GMFC has successfully served people on the island of Uno, Guinea Bissau for the last 8 ½ years building 6 churches, 6 schools and a small medical room that treats between 10-40 people per day.

James Miller, co-founder of Global Mission for Children states “we are very excited to announce this milestone. We have prayed profusely to expand our reach to bring food, medicine, clean water, education and the love of God to as many areas of Africa we possibly can.” GMFC has served in the poorest countries in the world, Guinea Bissau & Niger Africa and Nepal, Asia for the past 8 ½ years and have helped thousands. Pastor Wilson Westphal, co-founder of GMFC states “the fulltime missionaries have given up their lives to help these less fortunate children. We are in desperate need of donations as millions more children need to be helped and soon”.

James Miller notes “After I researched the statics in Africa I found staggering facts from the World Health Organizations and confirmed by other humanitarian groups”. James continues “Approximately 30,000 precious CHILDREN needlessly die in Africa each and every DAY!!! That’s 11 MILLION children per year! Over half of them could be saved if only they had immunizations against childhood diseases, clean water and nutritious daily meals. The youngest children under 5 years old suffer the most”. What GMFC is asking from caring, compassionate individuals is to open up their hearts and become a child sponsor. A child sponsor picks a child in need and commits to just $1 a day. They will be able to communicate with their child via email and GMFC hopes someday the sponsor will go visit the child and see firsthand how their donations are working for the good of the world. GMFC is looking for “Child Angel’s” to volunteer a few hours per month and help to sponsor 100 children”. This gives the “Child’s Angel” incredible motivation to help get children sponsored and they will be rewarded with a trip of a lifetime.

When the GMFC volunteer finds 100 child sponsors they are rewarded with a trip of a lifetime. They win a free trip to visit the sponsored child of their choice and witness firsthand the incredible love and blessings GMFC is providing with the collective help of thousands. The individuals who have visited their sponsored children collectively state “seeing first hand these hurting children has changed me forever. The compassion I have towards others that are in need and the acknowledgement that we, as Americans, are the most blessed people on earth has changed my life forever…for the better!” When they do they will receive a complementary trip to see their sponsored child. Pastor Andrea Westphal, Pastor Wilson’s wife and co-founder of GMFC comments “Is this too much for a child to ask? TODAY you can help this horrific situation. All the good thoughts and pity one might have will not fill water cups or provide life- saving food for these dying children.” GMFC correlates these horrific deaths are the equivalent of 100 fully loaded commercial jetliners crashing daily. “We would be devastated if that happened, the news would be non-stop and something would immediately be done to remedy the problem. This is what's happening day after day after day and it is swept under the rug and continues its destruction” James States.The GMFC missionaries are the only lifeline the residents of the sixth poorest county in the world have. GMFC is the only relief organization in the areas they serve.

It is a fact that 30,000 children die in Africa daily. By the time it takes one to read this press release, approximately 50 children will die of hunger, poverty, curable diseases, lack of clean drinking water, government oppression, illiteracy and horrible cults like witchcraft.

“We need thousands of sponsors to put a dent in saving the 30,000 children who are dying daily in Africa alone” James explains. People are dying daily on the islands of Guinea Bissau and Formosa and with more money we would be able to help many more children. Cures for these deadly diseases, in most cases, could be administered with just a few dollars per person. Sponsoring a child through organizations like GMFC will literally save countless lives and give these forgotten children hope for a future. GMFC also has missionaries in Niger, Africa and Nepal, Asia and for just $1 a day one can sponsor a child, watch them flourish and grow and literally save their life from certain death.

Contact Info:
James Miller
888.920.0149
jmiller@globalmissionforchildren.org
Fax – 888.959.0069
http://www.globalmissionforchildren.org
Global Mission for Children

Source: http://www.sharewellnewswire.com/global-mission-for-children-a-worldwide-child-sponsorship-charity-announces-campaign-for-volunteers-2684.htm/#ixzz25gWBIvgi

NEAH Energy Makes All Share Exchange Offer To Acquire ThermoEnergy Corporation

New York (Sharewellnewswire.com) September 5, 2012 -- Newco Energy Acquisition Holdings LLC (“NEAH Energy”), an energy-related asset and services acquisition firm, today made an all share exchange offer to acquire ThermoEnergy Corporation (“ThermoEnergy”).

The NEAH offer provides current ThermoEnergy shareholders the equivalent of one half share (“1/2 share”) of NEAH Energy Holdings, Inc. (“NEAH Holdings”), a wholly owned affiliate of NEAH Energy for each fully diluted and converted share of ThermoEnergy. NEAH Energy intends to reverse merge NEAH Holdings into the current ThermoEnergy public shell and rename the surviving company “NEAH Holdings”.

The NEAH Energy offer is compelling, allows ThermoEnergy shareholders the opportunity to participate in a much broader institutional business platform which will create a meaningful public stock over time and allow shareholders to potentially realize a significant return on capital invested.

ThermoEnergy is technically insolvent based upon public filings and has significant going concern challenges, thus an all share exchange offer has been deemed most appropriate value for current shareholders and future growth potential.

NEAH Energy will deliver significant access to institutional capital, deep global energy industry relationships and significant new business and revenue opportunities. NEAH Holdings will be governed by a newly formed Board of Directors and Management team comprised of global senior energy industry executives. NEAH Energy will appoint the Executive Chairman and Chief Financial Officer for NEAH Holdings.

NEAH Energy intends to spin off to current ThermoEnergy shareholders additional value in the form of the entire Pressurized Oxy-Combustion (“POXC”) technology and business activities via a share distribution plan, which will result in POXC being owned entirely by ThermoEnergy shareholders independently from NEAH Holdings.

Current ThermoEnergy executives, operations staff and wastewater recovery assets will be incorporated into Water Consolidated Holdings, L.P. ("WaterCo"), a NEAH Holdings subsidiary. NEAH Holdings will own the General Partner and Limited Partner interests in WaterCo.

Merriman Capital has been selected as the financial advisor to NEAH Holdings and WaterCo and will be responsible for arranging capital, assisting with target acquisitions and other key corporate finance matters.

About NEAH Energy:

NEAH Energy is an acquisition company formed to acquire energy and energy-related assets and companies. NEAH focuses its interest in deep value, asset-backed investments in distressed, non-core, and niche-based energy assets, with an emphasis on solid cash flows, capital preservation and prudent risk management.

Contact: media@neahenergy.com

Contact Info:
NEAH Energy
561-313-1353
media@neahenergy.com
www.neahenergy.com
ThermoEnergy Corporation
New York, NY

Source: http://www.sharewellnewswire.com/neah-energy-makes-all-share-exchange-offer-to-acquire-thermoenergy-corporation--2675.htm/#ixzz25gUuj4IZ

Kid Orange Tech Provides Interactive Classroom Technology At Kids ‘R’ Kids Richardson

Boca Raton, FL (Sharewellnewswire.com) September 5, 2012 – Kid Orange Tech, premier provider of educational technology solutions for 21st century kids, announced today that it has installed interactive classroom technology, powered by ABCmouse.com, at Kids ‘R’ Kids Richardson.

Shameena Niaz, owner of Kids ‘R’ Kids Richardson, made the decision to install Kid Orange Tech interactive classroom technology because it provides an unprecedented method for engaging parents in their children’s education on a daily basis. Touchscreen interactive learning centers deliver ABCmouse.com’s 3500+ learning activities for use in Kids ‘R’ Kids Richardson’s classrooms, and classroom-linked home accounts enable parents to guide their children through the same activities at home via an array of hardware options, including tablet computers and other mobile devices.

“We strive to stay ahead of trends with all teaching methods in our school,” said Shameena Niaz. ‘The Kid Orange Tech/ABCmouse.com solution gives us the perfect tool set to provide standards-based educational tools for home use, delivered on devices our families already use, such as smart phones and tablet computers. The responsible use of technology to deliver fun and compelling learning activities gives our school a unique competitive edge.”

“We are thrilled to welcome Kids ‘R’ Kids Richardson to the growing list of top tier preschools that have adopted our interactive classroom toolset to support the curriculum already established in their school,” said Glen Sloan, Kid Orange Tech’s Senior Vice President. “By adopting our solution they have recognized the substantial value Kid Orange and ABCmouse.com provide by linking classrooms to living rooms through the technology that is pervasive in American society.”

About Kid Orange Tech

Kid Orange Tech provides educational solutions for 21st century kids by supporting educators and parents in implementing technology responsibly into children's lives. We believe technology has the ability to enrich a child's life when used as an additional learning tool and is not intended to replace traditional play or an existing school curriculum.

About Kids ‘R’ Kids Richardson

Kids ‘R’ Kids Richardson is an AdvancED-accredited and a 4-star designated Texas Rising Star certified childcare and preschool. The Pre-K program is also a candidate for the Texas School Ready certification. Located in Northeast Richardson, it serves families in Richardson, Plano, Murphy, Wylie and Sachse and is minutes from the Firewheel shopping center.

FOR ALL MEDIA INQUIRIES, PLEASE CONTACT:

Kid Orange Tech                                                  Kids ‘R’ Kids Richardson
433 Plaza Real, Suite 275                                       Shameena Niaz
Boca Raton, FL 33432                                           3521 North Star Road
media@kidorangetech.com                                    Richardson, Texas 75082
                                                                                                  info@krkrichardson.com
                                                                                                  (972) 235-KIDS

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Teens Turning Green Launches The Project Green Challenge 2012

Youth Changing the World One Day at a Time, Transitioning from Conventional to Conscious $15,000 worth of eco prizes to the PGC 2012 Champion

SAN FRANCISCO (Sharewellnewswire.com) September 4, 2012 - Youth led non-profit Teens Turning Green (TTG) is mobilizing high school and college students in the U.S. and around the world to green their lifestyles through Project Green Challenge 2012. PGC is a 30-day eco lifestyle challenge with major support from eBay 

Green, Natracare, Nature’s Path and Whole Foods Market. Starting October 1st through the 30th participants will take on a challenge a day, each focused on a unique theme aimed at building a powerful, diverse and far reaching movement of change makers. The goal is to inspire youth across the planet to transition from conventional to conscious living by taking small steps that will help sustain a healthy and just world.

Throughout the month of October, daily challenges will be outlined on ProjectGreenChallenge.com and in emails sent each morning to students registered for PGC 2012. Participants will share their responses and experiences on the website and TTG’s social media, acquiring points and prizes throughout the process. Participants that complete the 30-day Challenge can apply for the challenge finals - Green University. Up to 12 finalists will be selected to attend Green University, a three-day eco-summit held in the Bay Area, (Northern California) from November 30 – December 2.

Finalists will be flown to San Francisco where they will work with esteemed eco leaders, present experiences from their 30-day Challenge, and work together to create unique platforms for social action. These platforms will then be implemented by TTG and youth worldwide in 2013. Green University will culminate with the selection of the Project Green Challenge Champion by a panel of judges. The champion will win a uniqueGrand Prize package valued at $15,000, including a $5,000 Green Award from Natracare, a $2,000 Nature’s Path “Get on the Path Ambassador Start Up Kit” including a fold up bicycle, a trip to the Natural Products Expo in Anaheim from Aubrey Organics, $1,000 gift cards from eBay Green, Whole Foods Market, and The Container Store, an Organic Mattress from OMI, head-to-toe eco makeover including clothing, and body care products, along with an awesome selection of eco items to inspire the path to green.

“The challenge aims to raise awareness amongst our generation about conscious living, informed consumption, and the collective impact of individual actions. The idea started as a way to empower my friends and peers to take action in their own lives and on their school campuses,” said Erin Schrode, 21, co-founder of TTG. “We want to inspire everyone to make simple, fun changes that will have a lasting impact on our health and that of the planet.”

The PGC goal is hundreds of schools and thousands of students from every corner of the planet working to become informed, mobilized, and be the change they want to see in the world.

Schrode, along with her mother, TTG founder and Executive Director Judi Shils, and 11 interns spent the summer developing the challenges, partnerships, and an outreach database of schools that numbers more than 5,000. Some of the schools signed on include Cal Poly, Drexel University, Brown University, Johns Hopkins University, Ohio State University, New York University, Virginia Teach, University of California Santa Barbara, University of Arizona, Villanova University, University of Nebraska, University of Georgia, University of San Diego, University of Buffalo, Webster University and many others…

PGC 2011, the inaugural year for this global initiative, saw 2,600+ students sign up to participate, representing 510 campuses, in 48 states and 21 countries. This past year, the TTG team worked with students around the country to build out social action platforms developed at PGC 2011 including a focus on ethical fashion, conscious paper, Green Dorm, sustainable food, and the Right to Know College Road Tour supporting the labeling of GMO food.

“The global response to the PGC 2012 initiative from students, school leaders, businesses, and non profit organizations has been vast and inspiring, demonstrating that where there is a will to collaborate, there is a way to sustain our planet! It is unique to have businesses who typically compete, working together. With this spirit the change in practice and process will come to pass in our daily lives, on school campuses, and in our communities”, said Judi Shils Founder and Executive Director of Teens Turning Green.

For more information, to sign up, and get involved, visit ProjectGreenChallenge.com or call 415.289.1001.

Project Green Challenge 2012 Sponsor Team

Platinum Sponsors include; eBay Green, Natracare, Nature’s Path, Whole Foods Market 

 
Silver Sponsors include; Aubrey Organics, Desert Essence, Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps, John Masters Organics, Juice Beauty, Keep A Breast Foundation, Kejriwal USA, Guayaki Yerba Mate 

 
Bronze Sponsors include; EO Products, Green Smart, Niman Ranch, Rainbow Light, Swisspers Organic, The Container Store, U-Konserve.

Non Profit Partners include: Global Action Through Fashion, GreenAmerica.org, Labelgmos.org, Whole Foods Market Whole Kids Foundation, Women’s Voices for the Earth, Global Green, National Student Day

Media Partners include: Whole Living Magazine, CSR Wire, Earth 911, Ecofabulous.com, PracticallyGreen.com, Organic Beauty Talk, GretaGuide.

About:

Teens Turning Green is a student led movement devoted to education and advocacy around environmentally and socially responsible choices for individuals, schools, and communities. TTG seeks to promote global sustainability by identifying and eliminating toxic exposures that permeate daily life, often unknowingly, yet threaten public and environmental health. What began in California in 2005 now has a presence at elementary, middle and high schools, universities, and student organizations across the United States, and around the world as well as a strong virtual platform and media presence. Chapters nationwide lead grassroots efforts that aim to raise awareness, encourage behavior change, and lobby for policy that will lessen local and global impact.

Natracare stands for more than just organic and natural products. For more than 23 years, the award winning, ethical company has been committed to offering organic and natural solutions for personal health care that leave a soft footprint on the earth out of respect for our future generations. Products use only organic and natural materials that meet the highest organic, environmental and biodegradable standards, sourced from raw material producers that manage and monitor resources respectfully and share our principles. Natracare’s vision is to be a worldwide symbol for quality, innovation, and ethics, available to all women as the natural choice for a healthy lifestyle and environment.

Natracare is hugely proud to be a sponsor of Project Green Challenge. This youth-led project is already inspiring and mobilizing the masses from all different backgrounds and regions across the US, to engage and involve them in environmental issues. As a brand of organic and natural feminine hygiene products we advocate that small and thoughtful daily choices are the way towards an eco-friendly lifestyle. Through the Challenge, the participants of will gain valuable insights and wisdom that will provide them with the tools to become more discerning consumers in their daily lives and more engaged in their impact on our world.

Nature’s Path Founded in 1985, Nature’s Path Organic Foods is headquartered in Richmond, British Columbia and employs more than 350 people at its four facilities in Canada and the United States. The privately held, family-owned company produces breakfast foods and snacks sold in specialty foods stores and retailers in 40 countries around the world. The company’s innovative brands include Nature’s Path®, Flax Plus, EnviroKidz®, and Optimum®. Visit Nature’s Path online at naturespath.com, facebook.com/ naturespath. For the latest news and updates, follow us on twitter: @naturespath and @envirokidz.

eBay Green As the world’s largest marketplace for used, refurbished and vintage goods, eBay’s biggest opportunity lies with its buyers and sellers—the millions of people that make up the eBay community worldwide. Now over 300,000 strong, eBay Green Team members make up a vibrant community, committed to a greener lifestyle of better products, better business, and a better way of living. As all of us at the eBay Green Team know – real positive environmental impact happens when people make seemingly small, eco-friendly choices on a regular basis. As we’ve seen from the efforts of our 300,000 eBay Green Team members, this impact can really add up!

Whole Foods Market Back in 1980, Whole Foods Market started out with one small store in Austin, Texas. Today, it is the world’s leader in natural and organic foods, with more than 300 stores in North America and the United Kingdom. WFM seeks out the finest natural and organic foods available, maintains the strictest quality standards in the industry, and has an unshakeable commitment to sustainable agriculture.

Contact Info:
Judi Shils
415.939.1232
judishils@earthlink.net

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