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Friday 25 November 2011

Discover Hagan Lodge - Virgin Snow for UK Skiers

London, UK (PRWEB) October 17, 2008

The headlines could have people believing that no-one has any money - not so. The fact is, people are still looking for investment opportunities, albeit safer ones. "One option is to invest in something you enjoy, and with the ski season about to start, investing in hot ski property in Austria is a good place to look," says Jonathan Jennings, UK Director of AlpenParks. "The snowfall is expected from November through to Easter and the Austrian economy is robust. There's nowhere better to visit than where the Austrians themselves go on holiday."

The popular Ausseerland region east of Salzburg is a hidden gem, and it's where the new Hagan Lodge ski resort from AlpenParks is located. Around 60% of visitors to the region are Austrian, with most others being either Dutch or German. Russian and Croatian visitors are quickly getting to know about the resort too, giving it a completely cosmopolitan feel, yet it's still largely undiscovered by the British market.

AlpenParks is Austria's largest ski resort developer and Hagan Lodge is its first resort available to UK residents, offering the chance to buy into exceptional holidays and a secure return on investment of between 5.9% and 6.2% pa. Hagan Lodge is built right on the slopes of the Loser Mountain, only 98km east of Salzburg. The region was recently voted the third best ski area in Austria by journal "NEWS", and better still, at Hagan Lodge people can ski right to their chalet's front door. http://www.hagan-lodge.co.uk

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EQAL Announces u look haute As Part of Youtubes New Channel Initiative

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) October 29, 2011

EQAL, the media company that builds influencer networks around celebrities and brands, has confirmed that it will be creating at least one new original channel for the recently announced YouTube channels. u look haute will be EQALs initial offering to the new content initiative announced by YouTube. u look haute is a channel dedicated to all things teen style, fashion and beauty and will feature guest fashionistas offering styling tips, make-overs and more and is set to launch in early April.

Miles Beckett and Greg Goodfried, co-Founders of EQAL are the original creators of lonelygirl15, KateModern and Harpers Globe and currently run a network of networks for close to 20 celebrities and brands including Bethenny.com, LaurenConrad.com, ElleandBlair.com, Nick Cannon.com and the just launched JWOWW.com and MollySims.com amongst others as well as Krafts Philadelphia Cream Cheese, Avons mark., Walgreens and more. The new channels will follow the model developed by EQAL for their partners of creating quality content and harnessing community through interactivity and fan focused communication to YouTubes worldwide audience.

u look haute will be part segments from top stylists, part DIY presentations, part makeover and as with all EQAL properties, will be shaped by the community that forms around the channel. Current EQAL partners like ElleandBlair.com and MichelePhan.com are reaching million of viewers each with their YouTube beauty and style channels.

Miles Beckett, CEO and co-founder of EQAL says, We are thrilled to be working on an original channel on YouTube where we began our work in the digital space. YouTube is a fantastic partner and tool for video content. Added EQAL President and co-founder Greg Goodfried, We have taken everything weve learned about integrating the community into the content and created u look haute to be an interactive space for everyone who follows beauty, style and trends.

YouTube has announced plans to bring around one hundred new original channels, created specifically for todays connected viewers, to its platform from some of the biggest producers and celebrities from Hollywood; some of the hottest emerging media companies; and some of the earliest pioneers of web video. The channels will create a new viewing experience for people, making the most of the YouTube platform - available globally, on any device. The first new channels will start launching on YouTube next month and continue over the next year.

About EQAL:

EQAL is a media company that builds influencer networks around celebrities and brands. Their celebrity and brand networks include the official websites and social media accounts for Tori Spelling, Lauren Conrad, Nick Cannon, Elle and Blair Fowler and the RealWomenofPhiladelphia brand partnership with Philadelphia Cream Cheese that recently won a Gold Effie Award. EQALs celebrity networks generate more than 200 million impressions per month and reach 15 million people. EQALs hub and spoke strategy focuses on building an integrated media property by increasing social media numbers, driving traffic and engagement to the celebritys official website, and providing new revenue opportunities. With close to 20 networks as a part of the EQAL network, living on the proprietary technology platform, Umbrella, EQAL will have 30 celebrity and brand properties online by the end of the year.

EQAL was founded by Miles Beckett and Greg Goodfried. The two are widely credited as being the first to create quality serial programming for the internet, for integrating products into online programming and for originating the first online to on-air programming with a network television show. Miles and Greg are frequent speakers on digital entertainment and brand integration in the online space as well as the future of entertainment on the internet and beyond. The company continues to evolve at the rapid speed of the medium as it combines quality content, celebrity influencers and technology.

For more information on EQAL, please contact:

Jill Siegel

jill(at)EQAL(dot)com

Towry Wealth Adviser Included in "Top 35 Under 35"

(PRWEB) October 03, 2011

David Nelson, a wealth adviser at Towry, has been listed among Private Client Practitioners Top 35 under 35 for 2011.

Organised by information portals eprivateclient and thewealthnet, the list is dedicated to identifying, recognising, promoting and introducing rising stars in private client advisory businesses.

David joined Towry in 2007 and has seven years experience in the financial services industry.

David is the youngest adviser at Towry to achieve Chartered Financial Planners status and he received Fellowship status in July.

Andy Cowan, Head of Wealth Advice, Towry, commented:

Davids recognition by Private Client Practitioner is a great achievement both personally for him and for Towry. It is testament to the quality of people we employ at Towry and their focus on achieving excellence.

For further information contact:

Towry

Natalie Domanski, Specialist Marketing

Who Loves Impressions? Americans and Australians

Hollywood, CA (PRWEB) October 30, 2011

When actor/impressionist Jim Meskimen put up a YouTube video of himself reciting a speech from Shakespeare's Richard III in July, he didn't expect it to become a web sensation; he was just trying to promote his one man show to a broader audience. Currently, it has over 700K views.

And when his follow-up to Shakespeare Impressions, Celebrity Alphabet hit two weeks ago, he didnt expect it to go viral... in Australia.

With the majority of the viral traffic coming from down under, Meskimen has tapped into a whole new Aussie-ence, which comes conveniently at the same time as a trip to Sydney next month, where Jim will appear on the Australian version of The Today Show, in between corporate gigs.

Meskimen wraps up his season of live JIMPRESSIONS shows in Hollywood on the 4th & 5th of November at The Acting Center, where his one-man presentation of 75 celebrity voices, with a journey through the actors unusual career, has been met with acclaim and sold out houses.

Gather.com said, Not since Rich Little has there been such a talented and hilarious impressionist, and Entertainment Weekly.com concurred, calling Meskimen one side-splitting, hyper-observant impersonator.

Calling himself the "Man of an Infinity of Voices", Meskimen has been performing impressions for years on television, for Parks & Recreation, Whose Line is It, Anyway? and most recently for the comedy Community, and on animated projects including one of the quintessential viral videos of 2004, Jibjab.com's This Land, which lampooned then president George W. Bush and John Kerry, among others (Meskimen did all the voices, including Bill Clinton's forlorn "Whud ah DO?")

His latest stage show, JIMPRESSIONS, takes a retro, 70's look at the art of celebrity impressions, and features over 75 different well known celebrity voices, some in song, like Frank Sinatra, who Meskimen presents singing a medley from the Beatle's rarely covered (and with good reason) White Album.

What is it about impressions that captures the imaginations of audiences worldwide?

"I don't really know," says Meskimen, who is the real life son of actress Marion Ross of Happy Days and Brooklyn Bridge fame, "but when my Shakespeare Impressions went viral, it became very clear that a LOT of people are really attracted to seeing someone change before their eyes into someone else. I guess it's a kind of fundamental amazement at changing identity. Im a sucker for it, too! I loved the old school impressionists like Rich Little and Frank Gorshin who were on TV when I was a kid."

He followed up the popular Shakespeare video (did we mention he also imitates Ricky Gervais and Ron Howard?) with Celebrity Alphabet, a salute, in alphabetical order, to 26 other celebrities, in rhyming couplets, again, performed all in one take.

Tommy Lee Jones fans, or fans of Jim's version of Tommy Lee Jones, may enjoy his tribute to The Fugitive star in Tommy Lee Jones Recites Hamlet, also on Jim's YouTube channel.

On the strength of his YouTube success, Meskimen brought his show to audiences in England, Canada, Chicago and Tampa, and heads down to Australia in November. "The Aussies have really been passing my latest video around a lot" said Meskimen.

Any other plans for his Jimpressions?

"Maybe a kind of American Idol for impressionists... there's clearly an audience for it."

See JIMPRESSIONS Friday November 4 & Saturday November 5 at The Acting Center, 5514 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood CA 90028. Tickets and info at http://www.theactingcenterla.com/on-the-stage-2/

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To Save on Taxes in April, Business Owners Need to Implement Tax Strategies Now

Riverwoods, IL (PRWEB) October 17, 2008

http://www.toolkit.com As 2008 heads into the fourth quarter, business owners who want to minimize their tax burden for this year and next have a range of options, but also face a considerable amount of uncertainty.

"Every tax year, there are actions you can take before year's end, and others you can delay until next year, that will have a positive impact on your tax bill," said John L. Duoba, Managing Editor of Business Owner's Toolkit an online destination for small business tips. "This year is no different."

But the lack of activity coming out of the current Congress has many tax experts scratching their heads. A number of pending measures still require congressional action, so the rules could change between now and when taxes are due in April.

In the meantime, Duoba said business owners shouldn't delay fourth quarter tactics to reduce their tax burden. These tactics often include reducing your taxable income and tax rate, postponing income, and accelerating deductions. It's also important to consider the implications of potential tax credits and the affect of Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) rates.

Reduce Taxable Income

Business owners should take full advantage of all available tax deductions, both business and personal. They shouldn't overlook the possibility of purchasing health insurance, investing in their retirement, or providing perks like a company car through their business.

Reduce the Tax Rate

Business owners can target a lower tax bracket by reducing income reported in the current tax year. If they're operating their business as a sole proprietorship, they can incorporate their business and deploy tax strategies that reduce personal tax liability. According to Karen Nathan, author of the book "Incorporate! An Easy Step-By-Step Plan for Entrepreneurs" and Director of Business Development for incorporation services leader BizFilings.com, many sole proprietors and partners incorporate their businesses to obtain tax advantages related to operating as a corporation.

Postpone Income

To reduce 2008 income, business owners can delay year-end billings until late enough in the year so that payments won't come in until 2009. If operating their business as a C corporation, owners can arrange for dividends to be paid after the end of the year.

Accelerate Deductions

Business owners can purchase equipment and other large ticket items in 2008. They should also consider expensing the cost of new equipment, rather than depreciating it. Prepaying deductible business expenses, including rent, interest, taxes, and insurance also increases deductions.

Be Prepared to Claim Tax Credits

Business owners need to be aware of tax credits they may be eligible for and meet those deduction requirements in 2008. When they're available, tax credits are generally better than deductions because credits are subtracted directly from the tax bill.

Consider Alternative Minimum Tax

If applicable, AMT can play havoc with tax planning. If an owner's AMT liability and regular tax liability tend to be approximately equal from year to year, the best bet may be to maintain this stability. If deductions are not so evenly spaced and an owner tends to have great fluctuations in income from year to year, they may be able to shift some AMT-triggering items from an AMT year to a non-AMT year.

"It's a good idea for small business owners to discuss these strategies with their accountant or tax professional," said Troy Janisch, Publisher of the Business Owner's Toolkit. "They can help predict your taxable income and determine strategies that will work best." In particular, he said it is important to identify and apply strategies now that need to be implemented by December 31.

About Business Owner's Toolkit

Business Owner's Toolkit (http://www.toolkit.com) provides total know-how for small business. The Toolkit website helps business owners start, run, and grow a successful small business by providing more than 5,000 pages of free step-by-step advice, instruction, and ready-to-use business templates. The site also offers free business webinars, business news and one-to-one advice to business owners by email. The Business Owner's Toolkit also partners with StartupNation to provide free entrepreneurial advice via a national syndicated radio show.

The Business Owner's Toolkit is a part of Wolters Kluwer, a leading multinational publisher and information services company. Wolters Kluwer has annual revenues (2007) of %u20AC3.4 billion, maintains operations in over 33 countries across Europe, North America, and Asia Pacific and employs approximately 19,500 people worldwide.

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Gerald M. Levin Elected Chairman of OasisTV

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) November 9, 2010

Oasis TV, the countrys premier multi-platform Body-Mind-Spirit content provider, today announced that Gerald M. Levin has come on board as Senior Advisor to the company.

As Senior Advisor, Levin is helping guide the companys capitalization and strategy, and moves into his full chairmanship role upon closing of its series A-1 funding.

Oasis TV is poised to benefit tremendously by the new collaborative alchemy Jerry brings to the company, said Oasis TV Founder and President/CEO Robert Schnitzer.

Prior to joining Oasis TV, Levin served from 1992 through 2002 as Chairman/CEO of the media conglomerate Time Warner. Starting in 1972, Levin pioneered the creation of HBO and helped develop the modern cable industry.

I look forward to supporting the management and its goal to grow the company into the leading Body-Mind-Spirit programming service in the world, Levin said, adding Its also about a lifestyle I personally believe in.

Oasis TVs current library contains more than 500 hours of original and acquired programming. Content categories include Personal Growth, Spirituality, Natural Health, Current Affairs, Earth & Environment and Love, Sex & Relationships.

Our investors are delighted Jerry is as comfortable and enthusiastic about a nimble, boutique venture like us as he was with Fortune 100 companies, said Schnitzer.

In addition to his new role at Oasis TV, Levin currently is the Presiding Director of Moonview Sanctuary, a holistic mental health institute in Santa Monica, California, and a partner in Connectivity, a consultancy devoted to helping entrepreneurs and start-ups.

About Gerald Levin

Gerald (Jerry) Levin is the former CEO of Time Warner Inc. He was the prime mover in the merger of Time Inc. and Warner Communications in 1990, Time Warners merger with Turner Broadcasting and CNN in 1996, and with AOL in 2001. He also served as a Director of the New York Stock Exchange and the New York Federal Reserve Bank. Previously, Levin was an attorney with Simpson Thacher and Bartlett, and then COO of D&R, an international investment and management firm.

Levin graduated from Haverford College, where he eventually served as Chairman of the Board, and received a legal degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He is also a Trustee Emeritus of Hampshire College.

Currently, Levin is the Presiding Director of Moonview Sanctuary, a holistic mental health institute in Santa Monica, California, founded by his wife, Dr. Laurie Ann Levin. He is a partner with Bill West in Connectivity, a consultancy devoted to helping entrepreneurs and start-ups. He is also on the Board and an investor in Organized Wisdom.

About Oasis TV

Headquartered in Los Angeles, Oasis TV is a boutique TV network owned and operated by OTV Media Group, Inc. Currently available on demand in 9.9 million cable and satellite households nationwide, Oasis TV is the premier multi-platform Body Mind Spirit programming service. Content categories include Personal Growth, Spirituality, Natural Health, Current Affairs, Earth & Environment and Love, Sex & Relationships. Its smart TV widgets are bringing Oasis TV content to Sony, LG, Samsung and Vizio TVs, and smart mobile apps to the iPhone, Droid, BlackBerry and iPad in Q4 of 2010. Oasis TV is launching a companion linear channel in Q2 of 2011.

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