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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts:

Americas Region

Lauren Peters

lauren@petersgroupPR.com

Asia Pacific Region

Cindy Payne

cindy@apconnections.com

European/Middle East/Africa Region:

Imma Folch

folch@ifchannel.com

WORLDCOM Public Relations Group To Launch Awards Program To Spotlight Excellence Within The Travel/Tourism Industry — Globally

NEW YORK (January 23, 2012) – The world’s leading partnership of independently owned public relations counseling firms, WORLDCOM Public Relations Group, announced today that it is launching a Destination Awards program.  Developed by Worldcom’s Travel and Tourism Practice Group, the professional awards will honor public relations and marketing programs that demonstrate the highest standards within the international travel and tourism industry.

Winning organizations will be selected from the following six distinct categories: events with budgets of less than $100K; events with budgets of more than $100K; programs of less than $200K; programs of more than $200K; crisis management; and originality in public relations. Those that wish to vie for an award, can submit their entries on the Destination Awards website, where they will be voted upon by the larger community.  Community members will have the opportunity to vote anonymously for finalists of their choice, within each category.  Judges from the Worldcom Travel and Tourism Practice Group, as well as selected professionals from the international travel and tourism industry, will choose the winners of the Destination Awards from the list of finalists, as determined by the community’s votes.

“Worldcom’s Destination Awards will put a spotlight on great international marketing and PR programs within this industry,” said Norman Stowe of the Pace Group, Vancouver, Canada and Chairperson of Worldcom’s Travel and Tourism Practice Group. “As leaders in the field of public relations, Worldcom is witness to remarkable programs all over the globe and we feel compelled to give innovative and creative organizations the accolades they deserve,” adds Stowe.

The Destination Awards will accept entries today and voting can begin anytime thereafter. The deadline for submissions will be on April 30, 2012.  Following the judging process, The Worldcom Travel and Tourism Practice Group will announce the six category prizewinners on May 15, 2012.

ABOUT WORLDCOM PUBLIC RELATIONS GROUP

Established in 1988, Worldcom Public Relations Group is the world’s leading partnership of independently owned public relations counseling firms, with 107 partner agencies worldwide, in 91 markets, in 46 countries, across six continents. With more than 2,100 employees, and revenue of more than US $260 million, partners collectively serve national, international and multi-national clients seamlessly, while retaining the flexibility and client-service focus inherent in independent local agencies. Through Worldcom, clients have on-demand access to in-depth communications expertise from professionals who understand the language, culture and customs of the geographic arenas in which they do business.

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Adds new partner to its roster of independent public relations counseling firms 

NEW YORK – June 3, 2011 – Worldcom Public Relations Group, the world’s leading partnership of independently owned public relations counseling firms, announced the appointment of the 2011-2012 board members during the group’s annual meeting, held May 17-20 in Madrid, Spain. 

Matt Kucharski of Padilla Speer Beardsley in Minneapolis, Minn. will continue to Chair of the thirteen-member Worldcom Group Board. 

“The Worldcom Group Board is comprised of agency leaders from some of the top independent firms around the globe,” said Matt Kucharski, Chair, Worldcom Public Relations Group and Senior Vice President at Padilla Speer Beardsley. “They are a great representation of the power of Worldcom – a true partnership dedicated to helping clients transform their businesses through strategic communications in the markets and industries important to their success.” 

Kucharski welcomed two new board members: newly elected Asia-Pacific Region Chair, Cindy Payne of Asia-Pacific Connections in Singapore, and Hal Dash of Cerrell Associates in Los Angeles, appointed as the At-Large/Next-Generation Staffing board member. 

In addition, board members continuing their terms or elected to additional terms of office include: Corrina Voss, HBI Helga Bailey GmbH, Chair-elect and EMEA Region Chair; Melissa Sturges, Sturges Word Communications, Treasurer; Stephanie Paul, Phillips Group, Strategic Plan; Tom Van Blarcom, TQPR Thailand, Membership; Noemi Pollack, The Pollack PR Marketing Group, Marketing; Francie Israeli, John Adams Associates, Peer Review; Mae Manekulpan, TQPR Thailand, Knowledge Sharing; and Virginia Sheridan, M. Silver Associates, Americas Region Chair. 

Worldcom, with a total of 2,125 employees, experienced an 8 percent growth in partner revenue over the last year. In 2010, Worldcom partners provided strategic public relations services to more than 3,200 clients worldwide, generating revenue of more than $263 million USD. 

Worldcom also voted in a new partner in the Asia-Pacific Region, Finese PR, a boutique communication consultancy headquartered at New Delhi, India. 

The 2012 annual group meeting will be held in Rio de Janeiro, hosted by Worldcom partner PLANIN from Brazil. For more information on Worldcom Public Relations Group, please visit www.worldcomgroup.com. 

About Finese PR

Finese PR is a boutique communication consultancy headquartered at New Delhi, India, offering PR services across India. Established in 2000, Finese PR provides all aspects of public relations services to clients across India and other geographies. Finese PR designs effective public relations, investor relations, digital PR and public affairs campaigns for its clients, and has had the privilege of creating, nurturing and repositioning brands. 

About the Worldcom Public Relations Group
Established in 1988, The Worldcom Public Relations Group, is today the world’s leading partnership of independently owned public relations counseling firms, with 107 partner agencies worldwide, in 90 markets, in 46 countries, across six continents. With more than 2,000 employees, and revenue of more than US $265 million, partners collectively serve national, international and multi-national clients seamlessly, while retaining the flexibility and client-service focus inherent in independent local agencies. Through Worldcom, clients have on-demand access to in-depth communications expertise from professionals who understand the language, culture and customs of the geographic arenas in which they do business. For more information, please visit www.worldcomgroup.com.

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Contact:

Nicole Swick

Nicole.swick@techimage.com

(312) 558-1770 Ext. 140

BOSTON, MA  / VANCOUVER, CANADA  (June 3, 2011): As partners in the Worldcom Public Relations Group, which unites 107 top PR firms in 91 countries around the world, both Schneider Associates in Boston and the Pace Group in Vancouver, Canada see eye-to-eye on almost everything. 

However that changed overnight, after the Vancouver Canucks took game one of the NHL Stanley Cup final with a 1-0 win over the Boston Bruins.  Although Worldcom members always work as a team to provide professional services around the world, the staff at Schneider Associates  and the Pace Group have found themselves  “agreeing to disagree” on who will bring home the cup. 

“There is good reason they call Boston Titletown,” said Joan Schneider, President and Creative Director for Schneider Associates. “The only other thing we are better at than winning world championships is holding ticker tape rolling rallies downtown each year,” said Ms. Schneider, referring to the New England Patriots’ three recent NFL world championships (2001, 2003, 2004), the Red Sox’s two World Series victories (2004 and 2007) and the Boston Celtics’ return to glory as NBA champs in 2007. “The Bruins will be next in line to join its Boston sports brethren as world champs – it will be the B’s in seven,” predicts Ms. Schneider. 

“It’s our year, no doubt about it,” responded Norman Stowe, Managing Partner of the Pace Group. “The level of support in Vancouver has never been greater, we have the best fan base anywhere in the league, and with the Canucks winning the President’s Cup, we know this year’s Stanley Cup victory parade will be in downtown Vancouver.” 

With each firm so confident that their team will win, each has agreed that the losing firm must write a “glowing” press release about the winning city, the winning team and the winning firm.  The release must also be approved by the winning firm, before finally being distributed by both firms to their major media contacts in Vancouver and Boston on the day of the winning team’s victory parade. 

“We’re happy to take the bet, and Joan’s firm should start drafting the release today,” said Mr. Stowe. 

“Bring it on,” said Ms. Schneider.

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Media contacts:

Philip Pennellatore, Schneider Associates, Boston

617.536.3300

www.schneiderpr.com

Norman Stowe, Pace Group Communications, Vancouver

604.646.3556

www.pacegroup.com

For information on Worldcom Public Relations Group, visit www.worldcomgroup.com 

Mojo Motors is a Revolutionary New Approach to Making Used Car Buying Simple, Hassle-Free and Rewarding

BOSTON, Mass. – February 9, 2011 – Purchasing a used car and negotiating the best offer is no longer a hassle for consumers in the Greater Boston and Providence area with the beta launch of Mojo Motors, a game-changing Web-based car “buying” tool that finally puts consumers in the driver’s seat – and rewards them for their purchase.

The first evolution in used car shopping since classifieds moved online more than 10 years ago, Mojo Motors is turning the traditional model upside down. The online service takes the pain out of the traditionally harrowing experience of finding and buying a used car by ensuring consumers remain in control throughout the process, offering the most competitive pricing and a cash reward for reporting the purchase of a vehicle. Mojo Motors provides consumers with a remarkably simple and anonymous way to get competitive offers for used cars from multiple dealers in their local area. And – unprecedented in the used car industry until now – Mojo Motors pays consumers for reporting their purchase. Upon purchasing a vehicle from a dealer that responds to their Mojo Motors request, consumers may claim a $50 Mojo Reward Card.

The demand for used cars in the U.S. is on the rise, as is the use of the Internet in purchasing them. In 2009, nearly 35.5 million used vehicles were sold in the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. Recent data shows that sales of used cars are up significantly in 2010. Furthermore, the J.D. Power and Associates 2010 Used Vehicle Market Report states the number of used car buyers who used the Internet when shopping for a car increased to 68 percent in 2010 – five percentage points from 2009.

“There is no reason why buying a used car needs to be a painful and time consuming process so many consumers dread,” says Mojo Motors CEO and Founder Paul Nadjarian, Internet and auto industry veteran from eBay Motors and Ford Motor Company. “Mojo Motors’ goal is to fix the used car buying experience by simply connecting interested buyers directly with pre-approved dealers via a quick and easy 3- step process. The service is a ‘no-brainer’ when looking for the perfect used vehicle. In fact, in just a few short months, dealers have already offered $1 million in discounts to car buyers through Mojo Motors in the greater Boston area.”

The Mojo Motors web site offers an easy-to-follow interface that walks consumers through three simple steps.

Step 1: Post a Request: Buyers go to MojoMotors.com and select the vehicle they’re interested in purchasing. The Mojo Motors system locates inventory currently available on dealer lots in the buyer’s area. The buyer then enters their name, email address, and

a password, and clicks submit. Mojo instantly sends the buyer’s request for an offer to all dealers in the area with matching inventory. Throughout the Mojo buying process, the buyer remains anonymous to the dealer. This is a deviation from other online used car shopping sites which result in unsolicited phone calls and spam e-mails from dealers.

Step 2: Get Competitive Offers. Dealers who have a vehicle that meets the consumer’s criteria receive an alert from Mojo Motors. Dealers quickly respond with their best offer on the vehicle; up to five dealer offers are presented to the buyer. Each offer includes vehicle photos, detailed description of the vehicle, a free CarFax history report, and the dealer’s contact information.

Step 3: Purchase Vehicle. Claim Reward. Mojo Motors rewards buyers with a $50 Mojo Reward Card if they: (1) purchase a vehicle from a dealer that made them an offer through Mojo Motors and (2) report the purchase on the Mojo Motors website.

Buyers Finally Have ‘Mojo’
With real offers in hand, consumers now have their mojo and are in an informed position to contact the dealer and test drive the car. Since dealers are competing with other dealers for the consumer’s business, buyers can feel confident they have leverage (Mojo) in the relationship with the dealer.

“I always thought that buying a used car meant hours of haggling with dealers over price, but using Mojo was a simple process I could trust,” said Ryan Buchanan, a Mojo Buyer. “The whole process was painless and it saved time and money.”

Extensive Network of Dealers
For dealers, Mojo Motors connects them with qualified local buyers who are ready to make a purchase. Since there is no need for on-site negotiation and haggling, the process saves both buyers and dealers time. Currently, in the Greater Boston and Providence metro areas, Mojo Motors works with a large and growing network of more than 100 quality franchise dealers participating in the Mojo Motors Beta. Dealers pay Mojo Motors a marketing fee to participate and are required to honor offers made to consumers.

“In today’s increasingly competitive used car-buying market, Mojo Motors is a tool that helps us compete,” said Bill Goulette, Internet Sales Director at Atamian Honda- Volkswagen. “As a dealer, we receive quality leads from interested and knowledgeable buyers, while consumers enjoy an easy and private way to shop for the best deal on a used car. It’s a win-win.”

About Mojo Motors
Founded in 2010 by veterans of the Internet and auto industries, Mojo Motors is a used car buying tool that empowers customers who are ready to purchase a used car, making the experience simple, quick and anxiety-free for the first time. Consumers looking to purchase a car receive up to five offers from Mojo Motors’ network of quality dealerships via a process that eliminates haggling and keeps the buyer’s information anonymous until they decide to contact a dealer. Based in New York, Mojo Motors is currently conducting beta tests of its system in Boston, MA and Providence, RI. For more information, visit MojoMotors.com.

Chyten Educational Services Leads the Way in Providing Students with New Strategies Necessary to Excel on ACT

BOSTON–(April 4, 2011)–Chyten Educational Services, a leading provider of tutoring and test preparation services, today announced the release of its newest book, Mastering the ACT, A Comprehensive Workbook to Maximize Scores on the ACT English, Math, Reading, Science and Essay. Founder/CEO Neil Chyten worked with more than a dozen educational experts to identify the most effective strategies to help students maximize their test scores. Mastering the ACT prioritizes test-taking strategies and provides students the tools they need to achieve ACT success.

“Virtually every company in the country teaches that the ACT is not a strategic test but we take the exact opposite approach,” said Chyten. “After identifying consistencies that occur in every ACT test, we devised strategies that allow our students to master all types of ACT questions. We look at every academic challenge from a strategies-first perspective, and this latest book really echoes our philosophy of educational excellence and solidifies our position as the leader of ACT preparation.”

Chyten timed the release with college admissions testing season as high school students will take the ACT in April and June. Mastering the ACT is available to Chyten students at any of the 40 Chyten Educational Centers located across the country. Chyten’s latest educational resource is organized by sections of the ACT and provides a comprehensive look at each subject area, including English, Math, Science and Writing. Each section in Mastering the ACT contains sample questions, passages or math problems and allows test takers to fully experience the ACT prior to actually taking the exam.

“We have long been at the forefront of ACT preparation and technology and by compiling our strategies and techniques into one comprehensive manual, we believe we can help students really excel on the ACT,” said Chyten Educational Services Founder/CEO Neil Chyten. “When we began this process, we were surprised by the lack of strategic approaches offered by other books on the market. Mastering the ACT is the first book that not only identifies, but also prioritizes, the most effective strategies. The ACT is often considered an achievement test, an exam that assesses developed skill or knowledge, but students and parents should know that ACT preparation is key to test-taking success.”

Mastering the ACT is Neil Chyten’s third book. Chyten is also the author of RANDD, Reading and Study Skills and Mastering the SAT.

Chyten Educational Services has helped over 25,000 families achieve academic success. By hiring the nation’s most experienced tutors (each of whom has earned at least a Master’s Degree) and developing proprietary, reading and study-skills-based strategies that enable students to earn the best academic grades and test scores, Chyten continues its remarkable tradition of educating tomorrow’s future leaders. Services offered include: standardized test preparation, subject tutoring, application essay writing, educational psychological testing and college admission programs. Chyten Educational Services provides its exceptional services at 40 locations across the country.

Anonymous donation provides education and training opportunities to hundreds of nurses

BOSTON — September 15, 2010 — Hebrew SeniorLife (HSL) today announced a $2 million gift from an anonymous donor to support the development of the Hebrew SeniorLife Geriatric Nursing Education Center.

With this new Center, HSL is even better equipped to confront the nation’s urgent nursing shortage by offering new nursing internship and nursing assistant specialty programs. HSL, a Harvard Medical School affiliate, envisions the Center as a place for its nurses – including certified nursing assistants (CNAs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and registered nurses (RNs) – to enhance their education and training while receiving mentoring support from doctors and other experienced nurses.

“The revolutionary programs and services we develop to support our nation’s seniors are only as effective as the men and women who implement them,” said Len Fishman, CEO of Hebrew SeniorLife. “We’re grateful to our anonymous donor for these resources to train our employees. Hebrew SeniorLife’s new Geriatric Nursing Education Center will represent the gold standard in nursing professional development.”

HSL’s new nurse internship program will be a 10-week training course, with classroom and preceptor experience for newly graduated LPNs and RNs. The goal of this program is to assist new HSL nurses in their transition from school to a clinical setting. The program’s emphasis will be on understanding HSL’s in-house medical resources, expanding critical thinking and fostering an environment that further develops the knowledge base of new nurses. HSL also plans to expand its programming to offer a nursing assistant specialty certification which will provide CNAs with leadership training and updates on advances in geriatric care.

The new Center will include the previously established Burton and Gloria Rose Career Development Program. The Burton and Gloria Rose Career Development Program enables CNAs who work for HSL to take the necessary coursework, through Massachusetts Bay Community College, to become LPNs. HSL pays for all coursework and books, with reading and math education provided through Jewish Vocational Service. In addition, HSL compensates students for much of the time spent in classes, which are offered offsite. In return for the opportunity, each participant commits to work as a nurse at HSL for three years after graduating.

“Our new Geriatric Nursing Education Center is an unbelievable opportunity for our organization and helps ensure we can continue to offer programs that make a meaningful difference in the lives of our nurses and certified nursing assistants,” said Tammy Retalic, MS, RN, director of Professional Development at Hebrew SeniorLife. “A Center focused exclusively on nursing education and career advancement programs allows us to actively create programs to support staff needs and remain at the forefront of nursing education and training.”

About Hebrew SeniorLife

Founded in 1903, Hebrew SeniorLife, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School, is a non-sectarian, nonprofit organization devoted to innovative research, health care, education and housing that improves the lives of seniors. For more information, visit www.hebrewseniorlife.org.

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User-friendly design, educational tools, interactive features and more create an online health care and housing resource for seniors and their families.

BOSTON, MASS. — December 28, 2010 — Hebrew SeniorLife (HSL) today announced the launch of its enhanced website that allows visitors to fully explore the wide spectrum of senior health-care and housing services the organization offers. Featuring an in-depth HSL health-care services guide, a glossary of health-care terms, an encyclopedia of common senior health conditions, chat capabilities, listening features and more, the site provides a variety of resources for seniors and their families from the largest provider of senior health care, housing, research and teaching in New England.

“Seniors and their families are often at a loss as to where to turn to for trusted guidance when making important health-care and housing decisions. HSL’s newly designed website demonstrates our ongoing commitment to maintaining our leadership as a trusted resource on all subjects related to healthy aging,” said Jennifer Davis, director of marketing communications at Hebrew SeniorLife. “The site’s user-friendly interface, educational materials and comprehensive account of HSL’s health-care and residential offerings make it the ideal destination for visitors who are exploring senior services for the first time and those who have been involved in any facet of our community for years.”

The redesigned website showcases an expanded collection of resources compiled using the knowledge and expertise accumulated during the organization’s more than 100 year history of demonstrated leadership in senior issues. Visitors to the site can easily discover the benefits and personalities of each of the five HSL residential communities in the new “Community Spotlight” section and can access answers to common health questions using the “Ask the Geriatrician” feature.

The site also includes a variety of elements to enhance the user experience for visitors with disabilities or who speak English as a second language, including a “Chat Now” feature to communicate online with a HSL representative rather than speaking on the telephone, and a “Listen” button that audibly reads the text on each page. Users can also engage with HSL through its Facebook, Twitter and YouTube pages listed on the bottom of each website page.

HSL also recently redesigned the websites for two of its continuing care retirement communities, Orchard Cove and NewBridge on the Charles. For more information on Hebrew SeniorLife, please visit www.hebrewseniorlife.org.

About Hebrew SeniorLife

Founded in 1903, Hebrew SeniorLife, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School, is a non-sectarian, nonprofit organization devoted to innovative research, health care, education and housing that improves the lives of seniors. For more information, visit www.hebrewseniorlife.org.

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From sex to seafood, new program offers semester of classes for local seniors to explore new paths to a vibrant retirement

BOSTON–(March 8, 2011)–Hebrew SeniorLife (HSL) today announced the launch of Retirement University, a program designed to help make retirement an exciting time of discovery and enrichment for local retirees. Sponsored by the independent living communities of HSL, Retirement University invites seniors to go back to school for a semester of classes where they can hear some of today’s most dynamic personalities and experts discuss topics that will enhance their life in retirement.

“We are thrilled to launch HSL’s Retirement University and announce our exciting line-up of ‘professors,’ beginning with what is sure to be a memorable class from celebrity sex therapist Dr. Ruth,” said Ruth Stark, director of marketing for the independent living communities of Hebrew SeniorLife. “Through Retirement University we hope students learn about themselves and how to lead a healthy and vibrant life in retirement.”

The inaugural semester of HSL’s Retirement University opens March 30 with a class taught by celebrity sex therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer on the campus of NewBridge on the Charles, an HSL independent living community in Dedham, Mass. A senior herself, Dr. Ruth will explain how to discover the best sex of your life in your senior years and discuss the benefits of “staying sexy.”

The program continues on April 13 with a class focused on “The Future of Aging: Technologies and Innovations on the Horizon,” which will be led by Dr. Joseph P. Coughlin, the director of the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT) Age Lab. The class will be held at HSL’s Orchard Cove Independent Living Community in Canton, Mass.

Next up on the syllabus is a presentation from Legal Sea Foods Chefs Rich Vellante and Peter Doire on the nutritional benefits of seafood and how to prepare healthy, simple dishes at home. During the class, which will take place at NewBridge on the Charles on April 27, the chefs will discuss the importance of good nutrition for seniors and show that eating well doesn’t have to be boring.

The semester culminates at Orchard Cove on May 11 with a class about maintaining brain fitness and why keeping your mind sharp is especially crucial in your senior years. The program will be led by Dr. Rob Schreiber, a leading geriatrician and Chief Medical Officer at Hebrew SeniorLife.

Retirement University is sponsored by the independent living communities of HSL: NewBridge on the Charles in Dedham and Orchard Cove in Canton. Both campuses offer a variety of living options that enable active seniors to select the community that best meets their needs and reflects their individual personalities, preferences and lifestyle. The cost is $50 for the semester and the program is limited to the first 250 people who register. For more information or to sign up to attend the program’s spring semester, please contact Lisa Lee at 781-234-9029 or lisalee@hsl.harvard.edu or visit http://www.hslindependentliving.org.

About Hebrew SeniorLife

Founded in 1903, Hebrew SeniorLife, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School, is a non-sectarian, nonprofit organization devoted to innovative research, health care, education and housing that improves the lives of seniors. For more information, visit www.hebrewseniorlife.org.

New Division to House Liquid Wrench^®, Gunk^®, MotorMedic^® and Tite-Seal^®

INDIAN TRAIL, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Radiator Specialty Company (RSC), a leader in cleaning and degreasing, lubricating and penetrating, and maintenance and repair solutions, announced today it is launching a new division, RSC Chemical Solutions, to market its flagship brands which include Gunk^®, Liquid Wrench^®, MotorMedic^® and Tite-Seal^®. Building on RSC’s 86-year heritage, the new division will provide marketing support of its hallmark brands as well as offer new innovative solutions through cutting-edge chemistry.

Radiator Specialty Company was founded in 1924 and, at that time, focused solely on manufacturing radiator repair products. With the growth of the company over the past eight decades, RSC now manufactures a multitude of chemical solutions for a variety of industries.

“The division name, RSC Chemical Solutions, was chosen because we are a chemical company. Chemicals solve problems, and that is what our brands are designed to do – solve very specific problems in the areas of cleaning, degreasing, lubricating, penetrating and maintenance/repair,” said John Huber, President and CEO of RSC. “Our customers look to us for serious solutions for very specific applications, and it was important our new division name conveys that same message.”

According to Huber, the creation of a separate division also allows the company to clearly distinguish each of the brands and provide a more intuitive trade name for customers both domestically and worldwide.

“RSC Chemical Solutions will provide greater clarity to who we are and what we do best: providing customers with a solution to their needs through innovative chemical formulations,” he said. “By establishing this new division, we are investing in our flagship brands to further establish our company as the industry leader in lubricating and penetrating, cleaning and degreasing, and maintenance and repair solutions.”

Along with MotorMedic^® and Tite-Seal^®, flagship brands within the newly formed division include: Gunk^®, a comprehensive line of cleaners and degreasers, aimed at tackling the toughest grease, grime and gunk on the planet; and Liquid Wrench^®, the must-have line of lubricants, penetrants and specialty products for the DIYer who wants to use the right wrench for the job.

The creation of RSC Chemical Solutions will not affect the company’s day-to-day operations including its billing and contractual materials. Additionally, the management and leadership teams as well as the sales force will remain the same.

From Radiator Repair to Global Leader

In 1924, I.D. Blumenthal, a salesman from Georgia, was traveling to Charlotte, North Carolina on business when he discovered a leak in his car’s radiator. Blumenthal brought his car to a local tinsmith for repair which, at that time, typically involved the complete removal of the radiator. Instead, this pioneering tinsmith poured “magic powder” into the radiator and the leak was fully repaired. Being a savvy businessman and entrepreneur, Blumenthal proposed a partnership with the tinsmith and Radiator Specialty Company was born, with Solder Seal^® as the company’s first product.

About Radiator Specialty Company

With more than 1,600 customers in 81 countries around the globe, Radiator Specialty Company (RSC) today develops, manufactures and markets high performance products for auto, motorcycle, plumbing, hardware and industrial applications. RSC products are manufactured at its 400,000 square foot operations facility in Indian Trail, North Carolina, which is ISO 9000-2008 Certified and includes eight state-of-the-art production lines with an SAP Operating System. RSC trademarked brands include: Liquid Wrench^®, Gunk^®, Engine Brite^®, MotorMedic^®, Tite-Seal^® and Solder Seal^®. Founded in 1924, RSC is headquartered at 600 Radiator Road, Indian Trail, NC 28079, 877-464-4865, www.RSCBrands.com.

World’s Second Largest Golf Retailer To Offer Irish Golf Getaway For Four, Over $65K in Prizes and Giveaways to Celebrate Store Grand Openings

BOSTON, March 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ – Golf Town, Canada’s largest golf retailer and the second largest in the world, today announced the completion of its $25 million U.S. market expansion, and the imminent opening of its first five stores throughout greater Boston.  Golf Town’s Massachusetts growth, which represents the largest retail expansion since the start of the economic downturn, will fill approximately 100,000-square-feet of vacant retail space and result in the creation of 200 new jobs.  The five new retail destinations – located in Avon, Bellingham, Reading, Seekonk and Watertown – will open simultaneously on Thursday, March 24, with a sixth store scheduled to open in Northborough in fall 2011.

“We are very excited to bring Golf Town’s unique retail entertainment experience to golf enthusiasts throughout New England,” said President/CEO Stephen Bebis.  ”From price to selection, customer service to interactive fun, our new stores easily beat the competition by offering a new approach to golf retailing that is not currently available to consumers in New England.  We are already siting additional locations throughout the region, and we look forward to delighting golfers of all ages and skill levels for years to come.”

To celebrate the store openings, visitors to Golf Town during the first two weeks of openings, consumers can enter to win an all-expenses-paid golf getaway for four to Ireland.  The company will also give away over $65K in gift certificates and merchandise to thank its customers for welcoming the brand to Massachusetts.

What Sets Golf Town Apart?

Golf Town stores differ from existing golf retail offerings in the Massachusetts market in many remarkable ways, including:

Unprecedented Selection: While conducting extensive market research to determine the best location to launch its U.S. expansion, Golf Town executives visited every golf retailer in New England.  The team discovered that none of its competitors come close to offering the variety of brands and products that Massachusetts consumers can expect to find for the first time ever when the stores open.  Golf fashion is one area in which Golf Town is particularly strong, offering brands and designers from around the world, including Greg Norman, J. Lindberg, Lacoste, Jamie Sadock, Cat Walk, Puma, FootJoy, Hugo Boss, Callaway and more.

Unparalleled Pricing: By operating 60 of the world’s largest, most cutting-edge golf superstores, Golf Town’s purchasing power enables it to pass unprecedented savings directly to the consumer for every product sold.

Unique Retail/Entertainment Experience: The customer experience at Golf Town is about more than just selling product; it is also about sharing the love of the sport with everyone who walks through the door.  Golf Town may be the only golf retailer in Massachusetts that does not pay its employees on commission, which means employees are more focused on providing an exceptionally fun experience than on simply making a sale.  Golf Town has always shunned the “try before you buy” restrictions that are prevalent at other golf retailers, and instead encourages its customers to work with its pros (who have expertise in highly specialized product categories) to test every option available before making a selection.  Golf Town’s size advantage enables the company to incorporate more (and bigger) interactive opportunities in its stores – like simulators, putting greens and on-site pro shops – which means that Golf Town customers will not have to wait to play even during the busiest days.

For more information about Golf Town’s U.S. expansion, visit the company’s Facebook Fan Page at www.facebook.com/golftownus or follow the company on Twitter @GolfTown_US.

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About Golf Town President/CEO Stephen Bebis:

Stephen Bebis, one of Canada’s leading retail management professionals, has more than 35 years of experience in the field. Prior to launching Golf Town, he played integral roles with numerous industry heavyweights including Grossman’s Lumber, Home Depot, Home Depot Canada, and Sears & Roebuck, as well as helped to found Aikenhead’s Improvement Warehouse and Reno Depot.

In 1999, when the market was hot for Internet start-ups, Mr. Bebis successfully introduced the brick-and-mortar Golf Town and rapidly transformed the golf retail industry. In less than a decade, Mr. Bebis altered the way golf merchandise is sold in Canada and abroad by offering strong pricing, broad selection and knowledgeable staff.

In 1998, the Retail Council of Canada inducted Bebis into the Canadian Retail Hall of Fame, and he is consistently ranked among Canada’s top three influential golf figures by the National Post newspaper.  Bebis grew up in New Bedford, MA.

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About Golf Town

Golf Town, Canada’s largest golf retailer, has grown from one location in Scarborough, ON, to 52 superstores throughout the country.  Each location boasts approximately 18,000-square-feet of the most cutting-edge golf equipment and apparel including all major name-brand products at the best price.  A hub for the Canadian golf community, Golf Town serves as a sanctuary for players of all ages and abilities to try, but, learn about and improve their games.  The largest employer of CPGA professionals, Golf Town offers on-site lessons tailored to each customer’s needs via its In-Store Academy.  Golf Town was acquired by OMERS Private Equity (”OPE”), the private equity arm of the OMERS Worldwide group of companies, , in September 2007.  For more information about OPE, please visit www.omerspe.com.