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Plethora of New Products to be Showcased at 2012 Molecular Medicine Tri-Conference

Needham, MA (PRWEB) February 17, 2012

Cambridge Healthtech Institute announces 47 exhibitors & sponsors to showcase new products at the 19th Molecular Medicine Tri-Conference, taking place February 19-23, at the Moscone North Convention Center, San Francisco, CA. The Molecular Medicine Tri-Conference is the predominant event on the west coast focused on integrating the entire spectrum of drug development.

The Molecular Medicine Tri-Conference has experienced seven straight years of attendee growth, while maintaining a high quality audience. This year’s event is on track to be another successful event. Spanning three days, the meeting is built around 5 scientific channels, encompassing 13 conferences, providing attendees more learning opportunities than ever before.

The 2012 event includes the New Product Showcase, where 47 companies will showcase their new products to event delegates.

New Products Include:

Abnova        

Captor™- Captor™ is a label-free microfiltration system for isolation, enumeration, and retrieval of circulating tumor cells (CTCs) for translational research, preclinical and clinical studies.

Collaborative Drug Discovery (CDD)

Collaborative Drug Discovery (CDD) Vault® for molecular registration and SAR is:

Lightweight for budget-sensitive labs

Collaborative to scale

Are you a curious scientist?

Explore CDD – Booth #316

ELSEVIER        

Target Insights – Target Insights is an online decision support tool in the drug discovery space. It enables users to identify, prioritize and validate biological targets more quickly and with less risk.

Ingenuity® Systems    

Ingenuity ® iReport ™ – Ingenuity ® iReport ™ is a highly visual, interactive report that rapidly translates a single expression dataset into actionable biological insights through combined statistical and biological analysis.

MetanomicsHealth            

MxPTM-Energy- MetanomicsHealth combines state-of-the-art metabolite profiling, which enables the analysis of endogenous and xenobiotic metabolites produced during cellular metabolism, with innovative bioinformatics and data mining systems to gain insight into the mechanistic basis of diseases and determine responses to drugs, nutritional or toxic effects. MetanomicsHealth’s targeted energy platform is used to describe physiological conditions affecting the energy status of a cell as well as cell proliferation or apoptosis, processes of high relevance in the area of oncology.

REMEDY Informatics    

InvestigateTM – The Translational Informatics System – InvestigateTM accelerates translational research with 360-degree integration of bench-to-bedside data types, intuitive visual analytics for pattern recognition, a collaborative and extensible ontology, and LIMS, ELN, biospecimen, and clinical registry management.

SurModics

SurModics® Assay Diluent (Protein-Free) & TMB Enhanced One Component HRP Membrane Substrate & StabilBlot™ Blocker Family

SurModics® Assay Diluent (Protein-Free) – SurModics assay diluent was developed to reduce matrix interference in samples including heterophilic antibodies, such as HAMA (human anti-mouse antibody) and RF (rheumatoid factor). Data indicate that it significantly increases to signal-to-noise ratios and provides a protein-free alternative.

TMB Enhanced One Component HRP Membrane Substrate – SurModics TMB Enhanced One Component HRP Membrane Substrate is a ready to use solution containing 3,3’, 5,5’-tetramethylbenzidine in a mildly acidic buffer. The substrate reacts with peroxidase to form an insoluble permanent dark blue/purple color on the membrane or surface to which it is applied. This enhanced formulation extends the dynamic range of detection, especially at higher concentrations of peroxidase where other substrates may exhibit loss of signal due to washout effects.

StabilBlot™ Blocker Family – The StabilBlot™ Blocker Family is formulated to minimize background and enhance sensitivity in blotting applications. Choose from four formulations to customize based on your assay requirements: Protein-Free, BSA, Casein, and Milk.

TECAN            

HP D300 Digital Dispenser – Tecan introduces the HP D300 Digital Dispenser. This benchtop instrument dispenses picoliter to microliter sample volumes to create dose response curves. IC50 determinations can be shortened from hours or days to just minutes.

Abbott Molecular                                    

Vysis ALK Break Apart FISH Probe Kit – The Vysis ALK Break Apart FISH Probe Kit is a qualitative test to detect rearrangements involving the ALK gene via fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) in formalin‐fixed paraffin‐embedded (FFPE) non‐small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) tissue specimens to aid in identifying those patients eligible for treatment with Xalkori® (crizotinib). FDA Approved

c-Kit RUO Kit A Sequencing Assay – The c‐Kit RUO* Kit A is a Research Use Only in vitro assay for determining the mutations in exons 11, 13, 17, and 18 of the human c‐Kit gene. *Not for use in diagnostic procedures.

ABS Inc.                     

Advanced Mycoplasma Testing Service – ABS is providing a new testing service for the detection of Mycoplasma contamination in cell cultures that is a new Gold Standard for objective unambiguous results.

Advanced Cell Diagnostics

RNAscope 2.0 – RNAscope is a breakthrough RNA in situ hybridization (ISH) method that enables routine detection and in situ visualization of virtually any gene at single-molecule sensitivity in formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue.

Ambry Genetics                

CLIA EXOME – Ambry Genetics is the first to provide researchers with CLIA exome sequencing services. Our service can be used for biomarker discovery, tumor analysis, pharmacogenomics response and Mendelian disease gene discovery.

AXXIN                

Axxin T16 – Isothermal Instrument – Axxin’s advanced isothermal instrument enables the next generation of diagnostic DNA/RNA amplification in a compact, low cost, and sensitive instrument suitable for point of care diagnostic applications. Configured for up to 16 tubes simultaneously and 3 fluorophores.

BioGenex                    

Xmatrix Infinity – Fully automated and flexible instrument capable of performing IHC, ISH, FISH, CISH, IF and co-detection and multiplexing of protein and nucleic acid biomarkers. Double Stain Detection System – BioGenex double staining detection system is a biotin-free, super sensitive system, which provides a robust detection for visualizing multiple antigens simultaneously on the same tissue sample. It can be used with mouse and rabbit antibodies. MicroRNA in situ detection kits – Using fluorescein labeled probe, BioGenex microRNA in situ detection kits yield exceptional sensitivity and specificity enabling visualization of miRNA in difficult FFPE samples by either chromogenic or fluorescent detection systems.

Bioneer                    

ExiStation™ Molecular Diagnostics system – ExiStation™ is able to process on average 36 samples/hour, is able to handle up to 6 different types of clinical samples within a single run and is a pipetting-free system.

BioScale, Inc.                

ViBE Protein Analysis Workstation – AMMP Phospho-Protein Assay – BioScale’s ViBE Protein Analysis Workstation and AMMP assays significantly improve sensitivity, accelerate the time-to-results and reduce assay development time for phospho-protein analysis including pP38, pERK1/2, pJNK, pAKT, pALK, & MEK.

BioView USA, Inc.                 

Circulating Tumor Cell System – BioView’s newly developed Circulating Tumor Cell application provides automatic scanning for the detection, capture, enumeration and retrieval of cellular and marker characteristics of any type of enriched sample hybridized with any combination of fluorescent antibodies.

Complete Genomics                

Complete Genomics Cancer Sequencing Service – The Cancer Sequencing Service provides whole human genome sequencing of cancer pairs or trios, delivering somatic and germline variations including SNP’s, indels, CNV’s, structural variations, and mobile element insertions.

Computype                

Tube Pro Labeling System – Label Print – and – Apply System for a wide variety of tubes and vials, including eppendorf tubes. For more information, please visit us at Booth#220.

Covance                    

Covance Discovery and Translational Services – Covance Discovery and Translational Services provides broad capabilities and in-depth scientific and technical expertise to enable faster go/no go decisions. Our scientific teams have industry experience supporting drug discovery and development and work in facilities purpose built by pharmaceutical companies for drug development. Whether you need a single study or a comprehensive discovery and translational services program, Covance offers extensive resources and industry expertise to help you solve your toughest development challenges.

Crown Bioscience Inc.            

HuPrime®2.0 – CrownBio’s proven commitment to building broader, deeper, smarter PDX models, HuPrime®2.0 is the next generation of world’s largest collection genetically characterized human patient tumorgraft invivo models. Check us out today!

Cyagen                

Vector Builder- Vector Builder is a versatile online tool in which you can design your own experimental DNA vectors! Then save time and have us custom build them at a highly competitive price.

Cytel Inc                            

Adaptive Clinical Trials for Oncology – Cytel Inc is a leading provider of clinical trial services and specialized statistical software for biopharmaceutical, medical device, academic and government research. markets.        

Fluxion Biosciences                        

IsoFlux™ Rare Cell Access System – The IsoFlux™ Rare Cell Access System provides a new direction for clinical research. It isolates rare cells from a wide range of clinical samples and makes them available for further analysis using the proprietary CellSpot™ Technology.

fortéBIO                            

ForteBio introduces BLItz, a personal system for micro-volume, label-free analysis – BLItz™ tests for protein presence, does protein quantitation and measures binding kinetics effortlessly in just a drop of sample. Cleverly priced under $ 20K. Drop. Read. Done. Genius! Try BLItz at Booth 500.

General Atomics, Nirvana Division                

Nirvana Storage Resource Broker (SRB)- Nirvana SRB federates complex legacy environments, providing storage virtualization and metadata management solutions for high-value unstructured data. A unified operations view simplifies migrations, synchronizations, and data management tasks.

Jubilant Biosys Ltd.                    

HTS and Ion Channel Screening – Jubilant’s added expertise in Electrophysiology, High Throughput Screening and In Vitro Biology, enabling Ion channel target prosecution in addition to GPCR’s and Kinases leverages expertize across global discovery centers.

Linguamatics                

I2E MANAGED SERVICES – I2E Managed Services is a cloud-based text mining service tailored for each customer’s needs for content and vocabularies from both internal and external sources.

Lonza                    

NodeSensor™ Assays – are made up of two interacting proteins co-expressed in a human cell line. They enable sensitive and high content detection and measurement, using inherently proteins as reporters.

Norgen Biotek                

RNA Extraction Services- Norgen offers RNA Extraction services from all types of samples at a reasonable price. Have our specialists isolate RNA (including microRNA) from your samples, guaranteeing total RNA of the utmost quality and yield.

Oxford Gene Technology            

NGS – Targeted Sequencing Services – Our comprehensive targeted sequencing service takes you all the way from project design to high-quality, filtered results. Unique and complimentary analysis software provides fast and intuitive access to prioritized results. For more information please contact: OGT Diagnostic Biomarkers, Begbroke Science Park, Sandy Lane, Yarnton, Oxford, OX51PF, T: 0044 (0) 1865 856826, F: 0044 (0) 1865 848684, E: products@ogt.co.uk

Omni International – The Homogenizer Company    

Omni LH96 Automated Homogenizer Workstation – The Omni LH96: homogenize, dispense liquids, pipette, weigh, and eliminate cross-contamination – all with one space-saving automated device. What used to take hours can now be completed in minutes!

Optibrium Ltd                

StarDrop – StarDrop is a suite of software for guiding decisions in drug discovery, helping project teams identify high-quality compounds, fast.

Parthys Reverse Informatics             

Periodic Technology Alerts for Drug Targets – Our alert reports are empowered by synonyms dictionary, which enables us to supply the latest patent applications & patents on your drug target of interest at intervals determined by you!

Platform Computing, an IBM Company            

Platform Symphony MapReduce – Platform Symphony MapReduce is a best-of-breed, enterprise-class distributed runtime engine for MapReduce applications. While 100% compatible with open source Hadoop, Platform Symphony MapReduce provides unique capabilities such as a mixed workload support, dynamic resource sharing and high availability of HDFS NameNode to ensure success deployment of Hadoop applications into production environment. With Platform Symphony MapReduce, organizations benefit from faster performance, high resource utilization (75% sustained level), improved reliability and manageability with their IT infrastructure.

Randox Laboratories                

KRAS, BRAF and PIK3CA Biochip Arrays – Randox announces the launch of the world’s first Biochip Array capable of detecting 20 mutations across KRAS, BRAF and PIK3CA, utilizing a rapid, sensitive, single tube, multiplex PCR.

Rubicon Genomics            

NovaPLEX Prep Kits – Rubicon has introduced its NovaPLEX™ Prep Kit family, including ThruPLEX™-FD and PicoPLEX™-SC NGS prep kits for fragmented DNA and single cells, as well as OmniPLEX™ preps for diagnostic microarrays.    

SARmont LLC                

Medicinal Chemistry Design and Lead Optimization Services – Design services led by Dr. John Talley, CSO, the inventor of Celebrex and seven other FDA approved drugs. Early stage design and lead optimization services – all IP is retained by the client. Cost efficient compound synthesis via our strategic CRO partner in India, Escientia.     

Sequenom                    

iPLEX® ADME PGx panel – iPLEX® ADME PGx panel empowers your screening and validation of genotypes associated with drug metabolism. Simultaneously analyze 192 mutations in 36 pharmacogenetically relevant genes and identify SNPs, INDELS, and CNVs.

Silicon Biosystems, Inc.            

Silicon Biosystems’ DEPArray™ Platform, utilizing image-based cell selection, is ideally suited to isolate single cells without contact, from enriched blood samples, such as CTCs and Stem Cells, with 100% purity.

SomaLogic            

SOMAscan – SomaLogic’s unique SOMAscan™ technology protein biomarker discovery for target discovery and validation, clinical and companion diagnostic development, drug discovery and development, clinical trial design and execution, drug response, and understanding disease biology.

Sony DADC                

SiMoA – Production of the SiMoA consumable is very similar to the manufacturing techniques used for DVD optical discs. Two injection molded discs with microstructures are bonded by laser welding to achieve a laminated final product.

Spry Inc.                    

Agile Analytics – Agile Analytics combines semantic technologies, agile development, and stakeholder engagement tactics to quickly develop data-rich gadgets capable of supporting interoperability analysis, policy compliance, data governance, investment analysis, and portfolio management.

The Jackson Laboratory            

Diversity Outbred Mice (J:DO, Strain No. 009376) – The Diversity Outbred mouse is a new heterogeneous, highly diverse resource designed for complex trait analysis, toxicology/pharmacogenomic screens, compound evaluation studies, and to facilitate rapid mapping with single gene resolution.

TwistDx Limited                

Release of TwistAmp™ exo RT – RT release date: 12th December – TwistDx are making available optimized reverse transcriptase (RT) kits to complement the current TwistAmp™ product line to permit a ‘one-step’ RNA amplification / detection reaction. For further information please contact: TwistDx Limited Minerva Building, Babraham Research Campus, Babraham, Cambridge UK CB22 3AT, T; +44 (0) 1223 496703, M; +44 (0) 7827 975 283, http://www.twistdx.co.uk

UNIConnect                

UNIFlow-MDx – The UNIFlow MDx LIMS has been designed to capture all the complex processes of in a molecular lab – even processes that are changing and evolving with the science.

Veridex LLC                

Using rare cell technology CellSearch, we have developed an automated assay for enriching, detecting and characterizing circulating multiple myeloma cells (CMMC) in the blood of patients diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma

View list and description of new products

About Molecular Medicine Tri-Conference

Molecular Medicine Tri-Conference — the flagship event of CHI – has built this year’s event around 5 scientific channels, encompassing 13 conferences, providing attendees more learning opportunities than ever before. Featured channels include diagnostics, chemistry, informatics, biologics, cancer and executive. We are looking to provide attendees a more in depth experience into each of these seven areas of research and development. As the need for better information, new technologies, improved strategies and competitive intelligence becomes ever more acute, this event provides compelling research insight into the future of molecular medicine. In 2012, we expect 3,000 attendees, 1,200 participating companies, 160 exhibitors, 120+ posters, and representatives from over 38 countries. http://www.TriConference.com

About Cambridge Healthtech Institute

Cambridge Healthtech Institute (CHI) is the preeminent life science network for leading researchers and business experts from top pharmaceutical, biotech and academic organizations. CHI’s portfolio of products includes Cambridge Healthtech Institute Conferences, Insight Pharma Reports, Barnett International, Cambridge Marketing Consultants, Cambridge Meeting Planners and Cambridge Healthtech’s Media Group, which includes numerous e-newsletters as well as Bio-IT World magazine.

Founded in 1992, Cambridge Healthtech Institute strives to develop quality information sources that provide valuable new insights and competing points of view while offering balanced coverage of the latest developments. Basic research related to commercial implications is covered, with heavy emphasis placed on end-user insights into new products and technology as well as coverage on the strategy behind the business. http://www.chicorporate.com

Contact:

Tracey Fielding

Cambridge Healthtech Institute

Ph. 781-972-5429

tfielding(at)healthtech(dot)com

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Great Estate Roadshow Tour to Stop in Worcester February 13 through February 18, 2012

9 Carat Diamond Ring

Worcester, MA (PRWEB) February 14, 2012

Antique collectors and treasure hunters alike are thrilled with the recent announcement that the Great Estate Roadshow has added a stop in [Worcester and Marlborough area on February 13th through February 18, 2012. The Great Estate Roadshow is one of the nation’s premier buyers of antique goods, collectibles, gold, and precious metals and visits up to 50 cities per month and over 500 cities per year in nearly every state in the U.S.

“Due to the unbelievable high prices of gold and silver, the Great Estate Roadshow has seen an increase in the number of people attending our tour events,” said Howard Klotzkin, a partner in the Great Estate Roadshow. People can ‘fund raise’ by cashing in on the value of precious metals and their unwanted items.”

Staff members at the Roadshow will evaluate jewelry, rings, watches and vintage pieces at no charge. Klotzkin also states that the Great Estate Roadshow is actively seeking war memorabilia and antique toys for its national network of collectors. Silver coins, especially those made before 1964, gold coins, Kruggerands, gold bars, mint sets and proof sets are desired as well.

Klotzkin shares some of the secrets to the recent successes of “attic treasure hunting.” “Many of our customers are surprised to learn that old coin collections in grandpa’s attic or mom’s old fashioned and ugly jewelry has real value in today’s economy. Silver jewelry, flatware, tea sets and serving sets are also at high demand for their metal value,” Klotzkin stated.

“Evaluations are always free and there is never pressure to sell. We encourage everyone to bring their treasures in for a quote,” Klotzkin noted.

Great Estate Roadshow Gem Specialist, Scott Pollak said, “There is nothing more exciting than a customer realizing the true value of discarded jewelry or a dusty autographed baseball card. The crowd really gets into the fun of the discovery!”

“The process for obtaining a free, no-obligation evaluation from the Great Estate Roadshow is simple and straight forward. Potential sellers should bring their antiques, collectibles, coins and jewelry to the nearest Great Estate Roadshow,” said Pollak.

Due to the high interest in the Great Estate Roadshow tour, Klotzkin advises that sellers may experience brief wait times while experts evaluate the value of everyone’s treasure. Chairs are provided in the waiting area as well as assistance to those who may have difficulty unloading more difficult items such as a Tiffany lamp from vehicles.

“Don’t worry,” laughs Pollak. “We will get to everyone’s treasures, but it’s a good idea to come early! We’re only planning on a few days in each city on the tour.”

Once a Great Estate Roadshow staff member has evaluated all items, a purchase price is offered to the potential seller. Several elements are taken into consideration when calculating an offer including current market value and condition of the items in question.

“The Great Estate Roadshow works with a national network of collectors so some items may be more valuable outside of your local area,” said Pollak. “The Great Estate Roadshow may have a particular collector in mind for a specific item and can offer more competitive pricing than a local dealer could.”

In the Worcester and Marlborough areas, from Monday, February 13th through Saturday, February 18th, 2012, the Great Estate Roadshow will offer free appraisals during the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the following locations:DCU Convention Center, 50 Foster Street, Worcester, MA 01608 (508) 755-6800 and Embassy Suites, 123 Boston Post Road West, Marlborough, MA 01752 (508) 485-5900.

About Great Estate Roadshow

The Great Estate Roadshow is proud to have amassed a team of the most experienced and knowledgeable coin, diamond, gold, and silver professionals in the business together into this “dream team” who can accurately evaluate all your treasures, and even offer to buy them on the spot. The Great Estate Roadshow’s team travels the globe buying everything from the most exquisite collectible pieces, to common scrap gold and silver coins, being received by crowds of people anxiously awaiting the Roadshow’s arrival into town. The result – an interesting and fun experience that you’ll be jumping with excitement to enter, and won’t want to leave.

Come on down to the ‘Roadshow’ to see for yourself some of the most interesting, obscure, and rare items that people have brought in. When you come, bring in anything and everything you’d like to get evaluated or to sell. There’s no fee for admission or for evaluations, so grab your friends and family, and we’ll see you there. Call 888.537.8283 or visit http://www.greatestateroadshow.com.

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David’s Bridal “What’s On Brides’ Minds” Survey Sets The Bridal Planning Stage for 2012

Conshohocken, PA (PRWEB) January 24, 2012

Not sure what brides are really thinking? This year’s sixth-annual “What’s on Brides’ Minds” survey from David’s Bridal reveals what’s really in store for 2012 as brides everywhere gear up for the biggest day of their lives. From uncovering what brides are planning, choosing and even now sharing this year’s results may surprise you.

While brides still know best and are sticking to their budgets, the 2012 survey uncovers new trends that are beginning to take shape, such as sharing resources—with more than a third of brides open to hopping on-board. It also shows that when it comes to planning, brides will trust their significant other over their closest friends and family — including their mothers. Plus, brides feel finding the one (the dress that is) may be harder than it looks, with 47% of brides saying their wedding dress is nothing like what they pictured when they were young.

“The New Year is always packed with bridal activity due to engagements happening over the holidays,” said Brian Beitler, Chief Marketing Officer for David’s Bridal. “This year’s survey highlights what brides everywhere are thinking as they prepare to say, “I do” in 2012. As the nation’s leading bridal retailer, David’s Bridal continues to provide brides-to-be with the best in choice, value and convenience when making their wedding day dreams come true.”

Brides Do It Better

While planning a wedding, brides think they know best from the date to the venue, but are now open to sharing resources.

    The Secret of Sharing: Despite the benefits of sharing secrets, just over a third (37%) of brides have considered sharing resources, and only 10% have actually shared resources.
    A New Trend of Sharing: Of the brides catching onto the trend of sharing, the top items they share with other brides are:
    Decorations (63%)
    Clothing and accessories (50%)
    Coveted planning tools (38%)
    Who Brides are Trusting: The person most brides would trust in helping plan their weddings is the man they’re planning to walk down the aisle to: their significant other (56%), followed by their mother (52%) and their best friend (50%).
    It’s all in the Date: 43% of brides would consider planning their wedding on a special date such as 10-11-12 or 12-12-12.

Finding “The One” is Harder than it Looks (The Dress, Not the Groom)

The dress is the perfect expression of a bride’s personal style and finding the right one (or two) is harder than it looks.

    Childhood Dreams Aren’t Forever: Women’s style changes over time and tastes change. For nearly half of brides (47%), their wedding dress is nothing like what they pictured when they were young.
    Do Moms Know Best? More than half of brides (56%) say that if their mother thought their wedding dress was inappropriate, they would stick to their guns and not choose a different style.
    The Two-Dress Trend: For the last two years, more than a third of brides (38% in 2011, 36% in 2010) have considered buying a second dress to wear for the wedding reception.

The Tale of the Veil

The tradition of wearing a veil has been around for quite some time and this year brides-to-be have not forgotten it.

    Tried & True Traditions: More than 3 in every 4 (83%) engaged women plan to wear a veil in their wedding.
    Holding onto Memories: More than half of engaged women (63%) planning to sport a veil will save their wispy white headpiece as a keepsake after the wedding.

Wedding Cost Concerns Shift

Brides are still cutting back due to economic concerns, but are also being selective on the areas where they are pinching pennies.

    Brides are Still Cutting Back: Over half of the brides (53%) cut their budgets in 2011, which is similar to the (54%) of brides that also cut back in 2010.
    Spending Cuts Shift: While brides continue to cut back, they are less likely to cut spending on reception essentials including:
        •     Venue (22% in 2011, 57% in 2010)

        •    Décor (47% in 2011, 59% in 2010)

        •    Alcohol (27% in 2011, 44% in 2010)

Smart & Savvy Shopping

From bridal gowns and bridesmaid dresses to invitations and accessories, David’s Bridal is the ultimate resource for brides to help plan for their dream day. Showcasing a wide selection of gowns ranging from $ 299-$ 1,350, including designer gowns from the White by Vera Wang, Oleg Cassini, Galina Signature and Galina collections, and a variety of accessories from headpieces to undergarments, David’s Bridal has something for every bride’s style and personality. With over 300 stores nationwide and a huge assortment available online, brides and their wedding party can find everything they need all at one place that won’t break the bank.

Methodology

The David’s Bridal Survey was conducted by Wakefield Research (http://www.wakefieldresearch.com) between November 17th and November 23rd, 2011. For this research, 500 interviews were fielded using an email invitation and an online survey among women ages 18 and older, who are engaged to be married or were married within the last two months.

Results of any sample are subject to sampling variation. The magnitude of the variation is measurable and is affected by the number of interviews and the level of the percentages expressing the results. For the interviews conducted in this particular study, the chances are 95 in 100 that a survey result does not vary, plus or minus, by more than 4.4 percentage points from the result that would be obtained if interviews had been conducted with all persons in the universe represented by the sample.

About David’s Bridal

With more than 60 years of experience dressing women of all ages for life’s special occasions, David’s Bridal understands the importance of providing brides-to-be with a vast selection of exquisitely crafted bridal gowns and bridal party dresses. Known for outstanding value, fashionable designs and the ease of one-stop shopping, nearly 60% of all brides in the US choose to shop at one of David’s over 300 stores located across the US and in Puerto Rico. Working with a knowledgeable bridal consultant, a customer can enjoy trying on a wide selection of gowns and dresses in her size with the added convenience that most styles are available to take home the same day. To learn more about David’s Bridal, visit http://www.davidsbridal.com.

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USA Shooting Nominates Eric Hollen to the 2012 U.S. Paralympic Team

Eric Hollen

Colorado Springs, Colo. (PRWEB) December 14, 2011

Eric Hollen (Colorado Springs, Colo.), the recently announced 2011 USA Shooting Paralympic Athlete of the Year, can now add another accolade to his resume. In accordance with the U.S. Paralympics Shooting Team selection procedures, the quota that Hollen won from the 2011 International Paralympic Committee (IPC) World Cup Sydney earns him a nomination to the 2012 U.S. Paralympic Team (pending approval by the United States Olympic Committee). “I am so proud of Eric and all he has accomplished. Despite a long, hard trip, short acclimation time and the pressure of knowing it was the final opportunity to win a quota, he got the job done in Sydney,” said National Paralympic Coach Bob Foth.

Hollen was an addition to the U.S. Olympic Training Center (OTC) Resident Athlete roster in 2011. At the IPC World Cup Sydney he won a bronze medal in P4 Mixed 50m Free Pistol. Then, in P1 Men’s 10m Air Pistol, Hollen shot 557 match points to tie three shooters, but was confident in his finals ability. Coach Foth commented, “His finals have really come together and the competitive situation brings out his best.” Hollen fired 98.1 points in ten-shots to secure the silver medal. The historic part, however, came from the 2012 Paralympic quota that Hollen won along with the medal. This is the first-ever Paralympic quota won in USA Shooting’s history per IPC’s new quota distribution system. An elated Hollen said, “I am so thankful to be part of such an amazing program and to the people who have helped me reach the next step to my ultimate goal—Coach Bob Foth, Coach Ray Arredondo, Sean McCann, Dave Johnson, Sergey Luzov and many more.”

“Eric is an Army Special Forces veteran who has taken advantage of the unique opportunities available as an OTC Resident Athlete—the amazing support and intangibles that come with being in a high performance environment with focused athletes,” emphasized Coach Foth. Hollen will remain at the OTC in Colorado Springs, Colo., to continue his preparations for the London 2012 Paralympic Games. To request an interview with Eric Hollen, please contact USAS Media and Public Relations Manager Katie Yergensen at katie(dot)yergensen(at)usashooting(dot)org. For more information about Eric Hollen, please visit his biography.

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