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COEUR d'ALENE - Conquering potential pitfalls like femininity and terrapin, the winning word in the 12th and final round of the North Idaho Regional Spelling Bee seemed perfectly fitting.

And once Tricia McCullough nailed it, there was a pop, and the Canfield Middle School eighth grader was showered in colorful confetti.

"It was exciting," McCullough said, after the streamers rained down on her for being the last speller standing. "I was hoping to win."

A terrapin is a North American turtle, but the winning word was precocious - a word McCullough was fairly certain she knew right when the panel challenged her with it.

"I thought so," she said, smiling, on whether she knew she could spell it without needing to reflect too much.

A field of 44 spellers was whittled away during the three-hour contest - the 10th annual competition hosted by NIC and The Press that pits district champion spellers from fourth- through eighth-grade against one another.

Now, McCullough will head off to Washington D.C. to take part in the national spelling bee in May, one of the rewards of winning.

"I'm going to go to Washington," she said, as though it were Disneyland. "I don't have to pay for it."

Her family said it was nerve-wracking watching her compete through the 12 rounds. Listening to each word as their daughter spelled it was like sitting on pins and needles, her mother and father, Gwyn and David McCullough, said.

"I thought she got one wrong," David said of one word somewhere in the middle rounds.

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Inception SWIPRA - Press Release

New independent Swiss Proxy Advisor for Institutional Investors

Zurich, March 22, 2013 - Today the Swiss foundation Swiss Proxy Advisor (SWIPRA) announced its inception and the initiation of its operations. SWIPRA was founded by Swiss pension funds and foundations and is a non-profit organization with registered offices in Zurich, Switzerland. The scope of its business is to provide independent proxy advice to institutional investors on issues concerning general meetings of companies listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. SWIPRA is independent and assesses meeting agendas and proposals to shareholders solely with the objective of long-term shareholder value generation. The strategic collaboration with the Department of Banking and Finance of the University of Zurich guarantees an objective as well as economically and empirically well founded view.

Through the adoption of the federal initiative Minder, Swiss-based pension funds will be required, by the countrys constitution, to cast votes at General Meetings of companies listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. Specifically, they have to vote in the interest of their insured and to periodically disclose how they voted. In January of this year, economiesuisse, the Swiss business federation, published the Swiss Stewardship Code for Institutional Investors, which relates to the shareholder rights and duties of institutional investors. The code recommends that all institutional investors shall cast their votes and, additionally, shall publish their basic principles and processes leading to their decisions. Such information shall be published on a yearly basis. As a consequence, institutional investors will face increased responsibility and disclosure requirements regarding proxies, independently from the detailed legislation based on the new article of the Swiss constitution.

SWIPRA is an independent non-profit organization with the purpose to act as proxy advisor for institutional investors. SWIPRA will neither operate as an asset manager nor as a consultant for listed companies. SWIPRA will, in connection to General Meetings, assess agenda items as well as proposals to shareholders solely with the objective of long-term value generation and provide its recommendations independently from the issuer. This will be achieved by a combination of the following three elements: first, the recommendations are based on voting principles, the so-called Policy Considerations, which will be updated and adopted, as required, for each season of General Meetings. These Policy Considerations define, among others, the criteria for long-term and sustainable value-based management. Second, the collaboration with the Department of Banking and Finance (DBF) allows an economically and empirically well-founded view. Third, the basis for the individual voting recommendations is a multi-level, structured process. This process allows for an interaction with the issuer as well as an individual assessment of the situation whereby the management of SWIPRA will verify the draft recommendations as proposed by the DBF, in case of a disputable recommendation contact the issuer and involve the Board of Trustees.

SWIPRA was recently founded by three donors, the largest independent joint-foundation in Switzerland, vita Sammelstiftung, the association of Swiss investment foundations, KGAST, and a large pension fund, the pension fund of Credit Suisse Group (Switzerland). The Board of Trustees is composed of Prof. em. Dr. Rudolf Volkart (Chairman), Prof. Dr. Bruno Gehirg, Prof. em. Dr. Peter Forstmoser and Prof. Dr. Alexander F. Wagner from the Institute of Banking and Finance of the University of Zurich. The Board of Trustees appointed the economist and finance specialist Ms. Barbara A. Heller as Chief Executive Officer of the foundation. More information on the members of the Board of Trustees and the Chief Executive Officer can be found on http://www.swipra.ch .

The Board of Trustees will be responsible for regular updates and a thorough validity check of the Policy Considerations as well as the assessment of disputable recommendations. The foundation is emphasizing independence and transparency and has therefore developed an internal Code of Conduct regulating, among others, the exclusion of members of the Board of Trustees from voting on recommendations in case of a potential conflict of interest, i.e. recommendations in connection with companies where they have been member of a companys board within the past 5 years (Cooling Off Period). Information related to Cooling Off Periods will be disclosed on SWIPRAs webpage.

It is SWIPRAs goal to provide recommendations for the Annual General Meetings of the 50 largest companies listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SMI Expanded(R)) by 2014. SWIPRA will not appear publicly at General Meetings nor will it publish its voting recommendations. Clients will have access to SWIPRAs recommendations through the electronic platform Sherpany provided by Agilentia Ltd, Zurich, Switzerland.

Prof. Rudolf Volkart, Chairman of the Board of Trustees says: We are delighted that our founders appointed us with the task to build an independent and non-profit oriented proxy advisor with a process based on transparency and economic principles. The Board is convinced that our foundation can play an important role related to the upcoming voting requirements for pension funds in Switzerland.

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Ibiza is one of the destinations whose name shouts out loud Fun! but sometimes finding hotels in Ibiza is the least fun part of a summer plan. Luckily for those who are interested in booking their summer holiday at a hotel in Ibiza, a new spring and summer offer is now available from Otel.com; to find out more information about the offers please access http://www.otel.com/.

Ibiza (PRWEB) March 22, 2013

The island of fun, electro and house music and young tourists Ibiza now comes at very affordable prices thanks to the new offers from Otel.com.

Everybody talks about their great holidays in Ibiza, but few venture to talk about how difficult it was to find accommodation at affordable prices. This is because people usually book their rooms in advance says Otel.com and Met Global spokesperson, sometimes even 5 or 6 months before they are due to arrive.

Therefore, it becomes increasingly difficult for those who want to book a room only a couple of months before their departure. Nonetheless, on Otel.com visitors are offered the best deals on a varied range of Ibiza hotels.

One of the hotels which are part of this offer is San Remo Club Hotel. The three star hotel offers more than first meets the eye: a blue water pool, soothing scenery and relaxing landscape and the promise of a holiday that will meet the expectations of a first comer.

Marco Polo is another three star hotel where people can find the entertainment they are looking for. Being 12 kilometers away from the city centre, says Otel.com CEO, the location is perfect for those who want to be at just about the right distance from the islands wildest parties. Ibiza is well known for its wild nightlife, but sometimes I believe it is important to know that you can have fun all night long and then, as soon as the sun rises and the party is over, you can retreat to your refreshing cocoon, back to Marco Polo I Hotel.

About Otel.com

The website is owned by the international company Met Global. Met Global has offices all across the world, including Europe, America and Asia. Their continuous struggle to find the best deals for their customers has made them a highly successful tourism company which continues to grow to this day.

When talking about Otel.com, the first thing that catches a visitors eye is the user-friendliness behind the coding and design. Visitors can choose from thousands of hotels from all across the world, and they can pick up their favorite destination and an affordable accommodation with only a few clicks.

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New York online marketing company Ajax Union is currently highlighting a service that allows for the construction of Facebook Apps which are viewable on mobile devices.

New York, NY (PRWEB) March 22, 2013

Business owners who choose to deny the importance of social media in todays current online marketplace are doing themselves a great injustice. From Pinterest to Polyvore, Twitter to Tumblr, social media is a rapidly growing marketing channel and far from the fad many reputed it to be when many of these platforms first emerged. Mobile technology, too, is skyrocketing in significance, with many mobile users consuming much of social media content on iPhones and Android devices. Facebook is, of course, the major player in this respect, and optimizing your business Facebook presence means making all its content viewable via mobile, said Mushki Deitsch, Social Media Department Manager at Ajax Union.

Facebook mobile does not currently support page tab applications, which means businesses in search of mobile-optimized Facebook apps must enlist the help of a third-party service. Ajax Union provides this service by coding each of its custom designed applications with a specialized URL, which makes it viewable on a mobile device.

Ajax Union offers an array of social media optimization plans to suit all types of business. From the AnewB Booster Lite to the AnewB Booster Turbo Plus, the internet marketing agencys plans vary in scope and price. Small businesses on a budget can harness social medias potential with the Booster Lite which includes daily Facebook updates, weekly outreach on Facebook and Twitter, contest and ad management, coding, and custom tab and app design for only $850 per month.

To learn more about Ajax Union, its detailed social media optimization plans, Facebook App design strategies, keyword tracking tools, and other resources, find the company online at http://www.AjaxUnion.com. A complete list of all Social Media Booster plans is available via the companys homepage. Alternatively, speak with a customer representative by calling 1-888-660-2486. The SEO company can be found on several social media platforms including Facebook and Twitter, and also maintains a marketing blog.

Sarah Mogin Ajax Union 718-569-1020 431 Email Information

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Cyber Reputation Critical to Business Success Says San Diego Internet Marketing Firm Grant Marketing Group

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) March 22, 2013

The focus of this one-day event, covered by The Daily Transcript in both print and online editions, was to help businesses struggling to gain new clients in the Internet age. A full-service Internet marketing and website development agency, Grant Marketing Group counsels its clients on ways to facilitate a positive cyber reputation and to overcome unfortunate negative Internet exposure.

Businesses nationwide struggle with attracting new customers using traditional referral and marketing methods as the world shifts from the handshake to a point-and-click sales model. Online marketing has become critical to every business, whether they operate a cyber or brick-and-mortar business.

One key issue discussed with roundtable participants was the inability of many businesses to implement successful online strategies or track how the Internet is helping or hurting the growth of their business or revenue. Heavily discussed was the effectiveness of Internet marketing, email promotion, and social media marketing given the fact that different generations prefer different communication methods.

Jeremy Fusselman, Principal of Grant Marketing Group told the group, The marketplace is shifting dramatically toward the Internet, primarily because of the increasing availability of goods and services found there. The Internet offers a highly leveraged and scalable forum where companies can seek new business on a playing field that is more even than ever before.

Mr. Fusselman went on to say, Today's business-to-business relationships rely on due diligence conducted over the Internet. Search engines like Google or Yahoo! deliver both positive and negative information on individuals, companies, and brands. This online reputation drives many business dealings and potential investor relationships. A well conceived online marketing program can facilitate a positive Internet reputation.

Grant Marketing Group offers clients website development and branding solutions, dedicated client services, unwavering integrity, and effective online marketing solutions. From concept to plan, development to implementation, Grant Marketing Group helps its clients grow and succeed utilizing a dedicated team approach that facilitates efficiency and success for any business.

Grant Marketing Group serves a diverse variety of industries delivering enhancements in lead generation, eCommerce, and branding for companies and organizations nationwide. For more information, please visit http://www.grantmarketinggroup.com.

Jeremy Fusselman Grant Marketing Group, Inc. 888-235-3122 Email Information

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