New travel networking site – MeetAway.com – connects people on the road

Founder, Aaron Sereboff, would like to offer all Travelwriters.com members a free sign up to test-drive Meetaway.com.

To learn more and sign up:

http://www.meetaway.com


Owings Mills, MD (2/15/06) -- I created www.meetaway.com because, as a frequent traveler to seminars, tradeshows, conventions and business meetings, I noticed so many travelers who found themselves in strange towns, attending conventions or meetings with people they don’t know. So many commented on how lonely this experience is. Most people simply do not like being alone. Further, I observed many of these people scrambling to make dinner plans, find and meet with business contacts, or just make new friends. For many business or vacation travelers, away from a familiar environment, evenings can be painfully lonely or boring. Absent effective networking, wonderful business, professional or personal contacts can be missed.

With the launch of www.meetaway.com, travelers worldwide will never again have to dread their next business trip. For first time or frequent travels, not knowing where to turn or hang out after a long day of meetings is no longer a worry thanks to this one of a kind "networking engine". Meetaway.com facilitates all facets of business and social networking, in advance, while offering tools to keep track of your travels. The easy-to-use format allows the traveler to search for people by event type or arrival/departure/city. One of the reasons for the success of www.meetaway.com is that it offers the user a totally unique and productive experience for the average trip.

Having attended trade shows, conventions, seminars and social events on a regular basis, I noticed people scrambling during these events to meet others and network about their business, make plans for lunch, dinner or go out in the evening. Whether it was business or casual, everyone had the same idea that it was fun, exciting and frequently productive to meet new people in a new town. I found that a good majority of people were interested in meeting people who were traveling to their towns for events, seminars, concerts etc.

One of the most exciting features of the site allows members to post their events and travel schedule, free of charge, so other members are easily able to network, set up meetings, a golf game or perhaps a date. In addition to the exciting networking capabilities of www.meetupway.com members are provided with a color coated digital calendar which posts their past, current and future plans.

At this time, there is no cost to sign up and join www.meetaway.com

About the founder:

Aaron Sereboff is a 33 year old inventor. His first invention was a product called “FUSION”, a sports grip that Andre Agassi endorsed and partnered with him on in 1995 when he was 23 years old. Aaron has been involved with numerous start up’s and is also a volunteer fire-fighter/EMT of 15 years.

Write & Take Photos for Your Own Guidebook

American Writers & Artists Inc.

Call 866-879-2924 or 561-278-5557 or visit us at http://www.thetravelwriterslife.com/bermuda

This March in Exclusive, Tropical, Pristine Bermuda You Can…

** Learn from professional photographers the techniques they use to shoot pictures that sell for $150, $400, $600 -- and even higher.

** Get hands-on practice applying your new skills -- while you explore one of the world’s most exclusive islands.

** Discover how travel photographers create a need for their photos -- and double or even triple your photography income.

** Find out just how easy it is to turn your snapshots into cash, and enjoy the freedom, independence, and travel that freelance photography delivers.

** PLUS -- Learn all the ins-and-outs of researching and writing photo essays and guidebooks -- including hands-on experience interviewing executives and writing critiques of some of the most famous resorts in Bermuda.

If you dream of the life of a travel photographer and writer -- or if you're already living it but want to polish your skills -- join professional photographer and guidebook author, Blair Howard along with professional photographer, Rich Wagner and travel writer, Steenie Harvey in Hamilton, Bermuda this March 22- 25, 2006.

Three attendees will have at least one photograph each published in the new edition of the guidebook, The Adventure Guide to Bermuda from Hunter Publishing. And everyone will get hands-on experience taking photos, interviewing, and writing.

This is an ideal time to discover Bermuda. As the NY Times puts it, "Now Bermuda is trying to shake off its fusty image and is undergoing a much-needed face lift. After the government passed a $100 million tax-free renovation incentive for hotels in 2000, almost every large hotel is tossing out the floral bedspreads and bringing in the Wi-Fi. Luxury hotel companies are taking a closer look at Bermuda's low crime rate, perfect sweater-set semitropical climate (average temperatures range between 68 and 84 degrees) and pristine pink beaches."

There's no better way to explore this island than in the company of our seasoned pros. They'll share with you the insights and secrets they've learned on the job. And so you can be sure you won't get theoretical drivel… but, instead, practical, works-in-the-real-world advice.

Workshop sessions include: Secrets professional photographers use to convince editors to buy their photos… How to set your fees… How to edit your photos using Photoshop… How to create a need for your photos using one easy-to-learn skill that can more than double your income as a photographer... and much, much more…

Plus you’ll get hands-on experience as you head out on photo shoots and when we split into small groups and visit some of Bermuda’s finest hotels, where you’ll meet with hotel management for a travel writer’s tour of the premises.

For full details, including speaker bios and a day-by-day schedule, visit: http://www.thetravelwriterslife.com/bermuda/

Past programs -- held in Paris, Washington D.C., and The Bahamas -- have sold out quickly. And participants sing this workshop's praises:

"It's easy to be enthusiastic and supportive of something you believe in, and I had a REALLY positive experience in Paris. I'll never forget it and will never stop appreciating it. Attending this particular workshop was one of the best decisions I've ever made for myself. It's turning out to be truly life-changing!" -- Sue Wright, Carmel Valley, CA.

“The workshop was enjoyable and very informative. I think everyone would benefit from taking it, no matter what level of expertise they have” -- Nancy Cappo, Seminole, FL.

“If you’re serious about photography at all, REGARDLESS of experience with a camera, you don’t want to miss these ‘Getting to Know Your Camera’ sessions. The tips and suggestions from these professional photographers are invaluable” -- Gary Waldrep, Texas.

Lily Torrez, who attended our last photography and guidebook writing workshop in The Bahamas wrote to say, “I'm on a ship cruise called Seminar at Sea going from San Diego, CA, through Mexico…across the Panama Canal, Colombia, and from today, will be going to Jamaica, Cayman Islands, then on to Ft. Lauderdale on Friday. Since you ask us for our success stories after attending your workshops…two of my photos have been selected as winners in the ship's photo contests. I took your photography course in the Bahamas last June, and not only did Blair Howard select one of my pictures for his updated travel guide on the Bahamas, but he also used one of my restaurant reviews. Now the two photo contest winners - I'm thrilled and wanted to let you know…”

This March 22-25, 2006, in addition to truly power-packed workshop sessions, you can also expect a VIP travel experience.

We've arranged for a special room rate at the world-famous Fairmont Hamilton Princess Resort. Normally a room at this hotel sells for $300-$400/night -- but because we'll be bringing two dozen travel writers and photographers to the property, the hotel has extended our guests an incredibly low rate of just $119/night.

What’s more, you'll get to enjoy all of the facilities of not only the Fairmont Hamilton Princess, but its sister resort, the Fairmont Southampton Princess, as well -- pools, beach, tennis, health club, golf and much more. You’ll NEVER find a better value in Bermuda.

To learn more about the workshop -- successes past participants have enjoyed, the day-by-day schedule, speaker bios, and more -- as well as details about the discounted room rate, visit: http://www.thetravelwriterslife.com/bermuda/ or contact Barbara Hume at 866-879-2924 or 561-278-5557.

Free international cell phone offer to journalists — The Mobal World Phone

Any writer who would like to trial and review for publication the Mobal World Phone during their next overseas trip, please contact michael@mobal.com. We can arrange an amount of call credit to cover the expenses of test calls.

The $49 Mobal World Phone is aimed at the North American consumers whose own phones will not work abroad (currently about 80% of North American cell phones). The Mobal World Phone works in over 140 countries with one phone number, has no service fees - customer only ever pay for calls, it has no minimum usage and the service never expires.

You can find details about the service at www.mobal.com/press.

Contact michael@mobal.com to organise delivery of your free Mobal World Phone now.

michael.furniss@mobal.com

www.mobal.com

Tel: 212-785-5800
Fax: 212-681-7431

Mobal Communications Inc

171 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10016

National Geographic Traveler Magazine Debuts Seminar for Travel Writers

In response to the interest from travel writers for a seminar designed specifically for writers, National Geographic Traveler announces a new seminar series debuting in Washington, DC on February 12.

INSIDE SECRETS OF SUCCESSFUL TRAVEL WRITING

Join top National Geographic Traveler writer Andrew Nelson and one of the Traveler editorial staff--editor-in-chief Keith Bellows, executive editor Paul Martin, or senior editors Sheila Buckmaster, Scott Stuckey, or Jayne Wise--for a one-day seminar on how to write the kinds of stories that have earned Traveler the "World's Most Widely Read Travel Magazine" distinction. Come to understand the mindset and strategies behind stories that get inside--and communicate--the heart of a place. Learn how story telling--and not guidebook journalism-- captures the attention of readers. Find out what it takes to make good on Traveler's commitment to tell the stories of "destinations of distinction and character" and the belief that "to enhance an authentic 'sense of place' will benefit both travelers and the locations they visit."

Washington, DC
Santa Fe
San Francisco
New York
Denver February 12, 2006
March 26, 2006
April 9, 2006
May 7, 2006
June 4, 2006

For more information or to register, please go to:

http://santafeworkshops.com/traveler/writers.cfm

New Web Service Allows Employment Industry to Access Job Candidates From Both Online and Print Classifieds

CaptiveLeads.com (http://www.captiveleads.com) is a new web service enabling the employment industry to access substantial employment candidate leads from newspaper online and print classifieds.

Orem, Utah (PRWEB) January 24, 2006 – BuyLookSell, Inc. (www.buylooksell.com) released today CaptiveLeads.com (http://www.captiveleads.com) – a new web service enabling the employment industry to access substantial job candidate leads from newspapers online and print classifieds.

CaptiveLeads.com, in partnership with progressive newspapers across the country, offers employment organizations access to online resumes completed by candidates as they’ve accessed an extensive national network of online newspapers. CaptiveLeads.com’s advanced search capabilities allow organizations to select candidates demographically, geographically and by specific skill sets.

“Our web service gives employment and human resource organizations immediate access to the more than 16 million job seekers who are searching the Web,” said Chad D. Perry, President of BuyLookSell, Inc. “Our online resume services allow companies to take full advantage of traditional classified advertising while having access to the red-hot online employment advertising marketplace.”

According to employment statistics, 75 percent of U.S. workers are considering switching jobs this year and the online recruitment industry anticipates an annual compounded growth rate of 22 percent through 2008. At present, it is reported that approximately 96 percent of Fortune 500 companies now use a form of online recruitment.

“It makes sense for the employment industry to use CaptiveLeads.com – it harnesses the power of the local employment market, while providing the benefits of a national candidate network,” said Perry. “Our service works for any company – from start-up to Fortune 1000 – looking to gain the competitive online employment advantage today.”

For more information visit the company’s web site at http://www.captiveleads.com.

They're Back--The All Rubber Dry Suits Popular in the 50's are Available for Collectors and Users Alike

Customworks Limited Co. produces an expanding line of dry suit seals and all rubber vintage style suits. Robotics, craftsmanship, and a proprietary process have been key to the companies success. Low cost prototyping of dipped natural rubber goods is a growing market for the company.

Boise, ID (PRWEB) January 25, 2006 -- After being online a full seven years selling hand crafted replicas of vintage style dry suits, Customworks Limited Co. has geared up for full time production of all natural seamless rubber dry suits. Most all modern dry suits have a fabric lining that will collect odors and begin to mold if not dealt with properly and in a timely manner. Customworks's all rubber suits have a smooth tack free rubber surface, inside and out. They are easy to get on. These suits dry fast inside and out and are easy to repair. Divers and collectors worldwide are showing an ever growing interest in the simple style of these vintage type dry suits.

Mr. William Sewell is the driving force that has brought these vintage type suits back into the market place. In his own words: "We use modern robotics, old world craftsmanship, and a proprietary process to give new life to an old product." The waist entry suit that is the companies pilot product is just the tip of the iceberg. The ground work has already been done for providing every diver / dry suit user with a molded customized fit one would only expect from a hand cut suit. They are a very unique suit, they appeals to the customers desire for nostalgia and a sense of adventure. The basic designs are firmly rooted in history while using modern manufacturing to bring them back.

Customworks Limited Co.'s web page www.replicadrysuit.com lists all the latest product developments available related to diving, however other small companies and entrepreneurs are finding that Customwork's highly specialized production system is geared to very low cost prototyping work. One offs and short runs can be done at prices below the industry average.

Precise Flight, Inc. Sponsors Barrington Irving's Experience Aviation World Tour

BEND, Ore., Feb. 1, 2006 -- When 22-year-old Barrington Irving decided to become the youngest man - and the first African-American - to fly solo around the world, he wanted his plane to be equipped with safety products from Precise Flight, Inc. (http://www.preciseflight.com). The Bend-based manufacturer really came through.

When Irving picks up his custom-made Columbia 400 from Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing Corporation's world headquarters in Bend (http://www.flycolumbia.com) on Feb. 6th, 2006, the ultra high performance plane will be sporting a pair of Precise Flight SpeedBrakes(TM), a built-in Nelson Oxygen System, Flap Controls, Trim Controls, Annunciator and Backlit Panels sponsored on the aircraft by Precise Flight.
A Precise Flight Pulselite(R) System is scheduled to be installed closer to Irving's May 4, 2006 flight launch from Miami's Opa-Locka Airport (KOPF).

Irving, who is founder and president of the nonprofit organization Experience Aviation (http://www.experienceaviation.org), will embark on an east to west flight path and return to Opa-Locka on June 2, 2006. The trip, dubbed the Experience Aviation World Tour, will require 21 refueling stops and 91 hours of flight time over 30 days. It will be an intense period of flying, but Irving is doing it to show America's underprivileged youth they can achieve their dreams.

"The Experience Aviation World Tour will demonstrate to underprivileged and uninformed youth that they, too, have the potential for successful careers in the aerospace and aviation industries," Irving explained. "I hope young people from all walks of life will look at me and realize that if I can do it, so can they."

Precise Flight has chosen Bend photographer Dustin Mitsch, owner of Alpen Exposure (http://www.alpenexposure.com), to photograph all events associated with the company's sponsorship of the Experience Aviation World Tour. It is a service Mitsch says he is excited to provide.

"The extent to which Barrington Irving is using his passion and his talent to motivate the next generation of aviators is inspiring," Mitsch stated. "I have been working with Precise Flight since last summer, and when they asked me to become involved with this project, I was immediately intrigued. I look forward to following Mr. Irving's career far into the future."

About Precise Flight, Inc.

Precise Flight, Inc., based at the Bend Airport in Bend, Oregon, is a dynamic and progressive manufacturing firm with a proven 25-year track record as market pioneers in aviation safety and performance products for experimental, general aviation, corporate, commercial and transport category aircraft. The company's flagship product, the Pulselite(R) System, is the most broadly certified early recognition system on the market. To learn more, visit http://www.preciseflight.com.

Contact:

Christina Casanueva
Precise Flight, Inc.
Tel: 541-382-8684
Fax: 541-388-1105
christinac@preciseflight.com
http://www.preciseflight.com

Horse Recreation On-line Store Launches New Products

Mountain Horse, Inc.’s online store “Horsin’ Around Outdoors” is always adding great new products to their line of trail riding and horse camping equipment for the horse recreation enthusiast. Among the new products recently added are the handy portable Carri-lite Corrals and a new All-Leather Go Light saddle line with the Mountain Horse brand.

Mesquite, NV (PRWEB) February 4, 2006 -- Mountain Horse, Inc.’s online store caters to the trail rider and horse camper. Adding portable corrals to the product line of www.MontanaMountainHorse.com provides the horse recreation enthusiast with a safe resting area for their hard-working trail horses and peace of mind for themselves. The Carri-lite Corral is patent pending portable stall that provides convenience in transporting as the corral collapses down to 1/5th or 1/6th its size. This portable corral can fit in the mid-tack area, bed of truck, even back seat.

The new Mountain Horse All-Leather Go Light Saddles are economical, lightweight all leather saddles. Weighing only 25 pounds and costing under $399.00, these are an excellent option for the rider who is looking for a lightweight saddle, but doesn’t want a synthetic saddle. For the horse enthusiast with more than one horse, they provide an economical way to afford a second saddle as well.

“We ’test ride’ our products ourselves,” says Melissa Sipe, president of Mountain Horse, Inc. “And we are always adding more products to www.MontanaMountainHorse’s online store and incorporating new ideas in our saddle and tack line. We have the 4 foot Carri-lite portable corral for our own use and have been very impressed with how easy it is to set up and take down. I’m also glad to finally be able to offer a lightweight, all leather saddle line as well. We have a lot of customers that because of their height, age or old injuries are looking for a lightweight saddle, but they don’t want a synthetic saddle.”

Some more new additions to the Mountain Horse saddle line include new leather tooling designs, the ability to embroider a horse or mule head on the fenders of the cordura saddles, new styles of headstalls to match the Mountain Horse saddles and new workmanship designs. “Our saddle maker now has the ability to pad the skirts of the saddles with neoprene under the bars of the saddle tree to offer better fit and comfort for your horse,” says Mrs. Sipe, “They have also redesigned the skirts and fleece underside so they leave the spine area of the saddle more open for air flow, keeping your horse cooler and more comfortable, especially on those long trail rides.”

For additional information about Mountain Horse, Inc.’s on line store and products contact Melissa Sipe toll free at 1-866-781-4465 or visit www.MontanaMountainHorse.com.
About Mountain Horse, Inc.

Mountain Horse, Inc.’s on-line store “Horsin’ Around Outdoors” offers products for trail-riding, packing and horse camping along with related hunting, camping and fishing gear.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Melissa Sipe, President
Mountain Horse, Inc.
307-684-7989
307-684-2609 (fax)
http://www.montanamountainhorse.com/

Displaced Independence Air Employees Find Work Thru Avjobs Cares Reemployment Service

Avjobs, Inc. and Independence Air have teamed up to provide all displaced employees with the highest level of reemployment assistance.

LITTLETON, CO (PRWEB) February 6, 2006 -- Avjobs, Inc. and Independence Air have teamed up to provide all displaced employees with the highest level of reemployment assistance. All 2,700 displaced and furloughed employees are eligible to receive free reemployment assistance through Avjobs Cares Reemployment Services.

"It is our priority to provide any displaced and furloughed aviation employees with immediate assistance", says Tim Lahey, President of Avjobs. The relief package is designed to give displaced workers the tools they need to get back to work in the aviation industry quickly.

Independence Air’s 2,700 furloughed employees are invited to contact Avjobs to see how to receive free employment assistance. To assist individuals in their career transition, Avjobs is providing full service benefits for 6 months at no charge. Services include job vacancies with key industry employers, aviation specific Resume Builder, industry networking, interview preparation and assistance, private & professional email address, automated document preparation, career overviews on 70+ aviation careers, personal presentation techniques and more, all within a self paced and personalized system.

Industry employers are asked to contact Avjobs to see how they can help affected employees. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of former Independence Air employees.

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Press Contact: Tahna Stanley
Company Name: AVJOBS, INC.
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Phone: 303-683-2322
Website: http://www.avjobs.com