Unique Gift Registry Helps Impoverished Families

When they got married in 2002, Elizabeth Spees and Michael Robinson chose something different to put on their wedding gift wish list: farm animals.

The couple asked their guests to contribute to an "ark" through Heifer International, a nonprofit organization that provides livestock and agricultural training to impoverished families all over the world. Creating an ark means collecting $5,000, which goes toward education and sustainable development of Heifer projects in any one of 50 countries, including the U.S.

Their guests met that goal and more, which the Robinsons said was a joy because they wanted to help others rather than collect more stuff they did not need.

Heifer International's new online "Giving Registry" allows people to set up wish lists for milestones such as weddings, anniversaries, Bar Mitzvahs and birthdays; school and church fundraisers; or memorials for loved ones.

The Giving Registry is part of Heifer International's popular online gift catalog. Registrants select gifts they would like to receive, just as they would through a department-store gift registry. But instead of toaster ovens and china, Heifer's registry selections include everything from chickens to cows to water buffaloes. The livestock enables families to obtain milk, eggs, wool and other income-producing benefits to feed, clothe and educate their children.

Registrants can customize their own gift page, select honor cards and track donations.

BISSELL Helps Customers Achieve a Better and More Affordable Clean

Grand Rapids, MI (PRWEB) April 12, 2011

This year BISSELL is taking new steps to make the spring cleaning process more manageable. The company has launched a series of initiatives to assist customers with tackling even the toughest cleaning projects. From free shipping on important floor care products to comprehensive cleaning checklists, customers have all the resources they need to get a better clean this spring.

A significant part of spring cleaning involves taking care of carpets and flooring. Most people vacuum on a regular basis, but few realize that it's also necessary to deep clean at least twice a year. To make it easier for customers to tackle these important deep cleaning needs, BISSELL is offering free shipping on all of its top selling floor care products. Customers save money by not having to pay any shipping on:
    Vacuums    Deep Cleaners    Steam Cleaners    Mops     Brooms

This offer is good from March 1- May 15th on all items in these categories, and no promotion code is necessary.

In addition to free shipping, both BISSELL and BISSELL Rental have created spring cleaning guides and a spring cleaning checklist to help customers organize and prioritize their cleaning efforts.

Customers can access room-by-room cleaning instructions, as well as general spring cleaning tips for cleaning floors, carpet, cabinets, walls, windows and more.

About BISSELL and BISSELL Rental

BISSELL is the top-selling brand in floor care appliances in North America with an expanding presence worldwide. For more than 130 years the company has been creating innovative cleaning products that meet the needs of its customers. BISSELL sells vacuums, steam mops, deep cleaners and all the other tools needed to tackle the toughest cleaning challenges. Customers can purchase BISSELL's floor care product both online and in participating retail stores.

In 2010 BISSELL launched its deep cleaning rental business, BISSELL Rental. Customers can now rent the company's Big Green Deep Cleaning Machine™ from retailers across the country. BISSELL Rental allows customers to access the deep cleaning power of a BISSELL machine through 24 hour rentals at rental kiosks. On the website customers can find nearby BISSELL rental locations and identify any stores offering special promotions.

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South Carolina Plastic Surgeon Helps Patients Choose Appropriate...

Columbia, SC (Vocus/PRWEB) March 08, 2011

At his South Carolina plastic surgery practice, Ram Kalus, MD, FACS, says he tirelessly pursues the latest advancements in the cosmetic enhancement industry because it further improves his ability to provide patients with optimal results. He says the latest example of this dedication is seen in the implementation of an interactive before-and-after gallery in which patients can begin to determine the appropriate implant size when considering breast augmentation, called “What Size Should I Be?”

While Dr. Kalus says the best treatment plan for each patient will ultimately be determined following the in-office consultation, this innovative gallery can provide potential patients with the necessary tools to determine the correct cosmetic enhancement plan. He adds that one of the most common questions he receives from patients concerns the best implant size for their body. By entering their current cup size, height, and weight, patients are able to search through before-and-after photos of some of Dr. Kalus’ breast augmentation patients, which he says can provide an informative glimpse at potential cosmetic surgery results.

Dr. Kalus says he constantly strives for the latest cosmetic surgery advancements because technology plays an integral role in the safety and effectiveness of each procedure performed at his Plastic Surgery of the Carolinas practice, regardless of whether he is performing a breast augmentation, tummy tuck or mommy makeover. He adds that when patients utilize the interactive software, they enter his office better educated and more confident about the procedure they are considering. And in the end, Dr. Kalus says confidence in their cosmetic enhancement decision can make all the difference.

About Dr. Kalus

Ram Kalus, MD, FACS, earned his medical degree from Boston University. He then completed his plastic surgical training at some of the most prestigious medical institutions in the U. S., and in Paris, France. Dr. Kalus is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and the South Carolina Society of Plastic Surgeons. He is affiliated with several local hospitals and surgical facilities, including the Palmetto Health Baptist Medical Center and the Palmetto Health-Richland Memorial Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina, and East Cooper Hospital in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Dr. Kalus is also recognized by the American Academy of Pediatrics as a specialist with a lifelong commitment to treating children with birth defects, birthmarks, burns, and trauma, and is available for pediatric and adolescent plastic surgery consultations.

Plastic Surgery of the Carolinas has two locations. The Columbia office is located at 1301 Taylor St. Suite 10A in Columbia, SC 29201, and can be reached at (803) 733-5881. The Charleston office is located at 578 Lone Tree Dr. Suite 102 in Mount Pleasant, SC 29464, and can be reached at (843) 881-3881. Dr. Kalus and his team can also be found online at http://www.plasticsurgerycarolina.com, or the Plastic Surgery of the Carolinas Facebook page.

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