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DUI Charges Dismissed for Client After Judge Grants Motion to Suppress Evidence

Posted by on February 28, 2012 1 comment

DUI Charges Dismissed for Client After Judge Grants Motion to Suppress Evidence













Finebloom & Haenel, P.A.
Florida DUI Defense


Sarasota, Florida (PRWEB) February 26, 2012

Florida DUI defense attorney AnneMarie Rizzo of the law firm of Finebloom & Haenel won a motion argument recently to exclude evidence, resulting in the State Attorney’s office dropping outright the DUI Refusal charges against her client.

According to court documents, the defendant was driving home in the late night/early morning hours on Siesta Key when he was observed by a Sarasota Sheriff’s deputy making a wide turn from a stop sign. The deputy followed the driver, further observed him swerving over lane lines multiple times, and at this point pulled him over for a traffic infraction.

According to court documents, the deputy made contact with the driver, asked him where he was coming from, and ordered him to hand over his keys, to which the defendant complied. The deputy’s report shows at this time he noticed an odor of alcohol emanating from the driver, slurred speech and bloodshot, watery eyes, and said that the driver was fumbling for his documents, such as driver’s license and registration. The deputy asked the driver to step out of his vehicle to perform field sobriety tests, and the driver exercised his right to not perform the tests. The deputy then placed him under arrest for DUI, searched him, and found bar receipts in his pockets. The defendant was subsequently asked to perform a breath test, which he refused.

The defendant immediately looked to the aggressive DUI attorneys at Finebloom & Haenel for representation in his fight against these DUI charges. Attorneys AnneMarie Rizzo and David Haenel explained to the client their strategies in their first meeting, and began work on the case right away. After Attorney Rizzo took the sworn deposition of the arresting deputy, she filed a motion to suppress all the evidence based upon his illegal seizure of their client. According to court documents, after hearing arguments from the Prosecutor and Attorney Rizzo, the Judge granted the motion to suppress all the evidence. This left the State with no choice but to dismiss all charges against Finebloom & Haenel’s client.

AnneMarie Rizzo

A former Assistant State Attorney, criminal and DUI defense lawyer AnneMarie Rizzo has extensive trial experience in the state of Florida and has earned a reputation as a zealous and aggressive client advocate. She has trained law enforcement officers and prosecutors across the state regarding evidence-based prosecution and trial advocacy in the areas of criminal traffic and domestic violence. A graduate of University of Florida and University of Florida Levin College of Law, she now works with Finebloom & Haenel on the criminal defense side, protecting the rights of clients.

David Haenel

DUI and criminal defense attorney David Haenel graduated in the top of his class from Widener Law School and went on to receive a Master’s of Law degree from SUNY Buffalo School of Law. Haenel is a founding partner of Finebloom & Haenel, P.A., has been named a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers, and is rated “Superb” by clients and other attorneys on Avvo.com. Haenel is a frequent lecturer on DUI and breath test evidence issues, and has authored several books on DUI and DUI defense strategies.

Finebloom & Haenel, P.A.

Founded in 2004, Finebloom & Haenel, P.A. is a Florida criminal defense law firm, representing more than 150 drivers charged with DUI annually. Its team of aggressive attorneys also fights cases involving traffic tickets, license suspensions, habitual traffic offenders, drug charges, juvenile offenses, battery and other crimes. Telephone calls are answered seven days a week, and case consultations are free. Based in Tampa and Sarasota, the firm also has offices throughout Florida in Clearwater and Orlando.

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Plumbworld Adds Some Fresh Blood to the Marketing Team

Posted by on February 25, 2012 1 comment

Plumbworld Adds Some Fresh Blood to the Marketing Team











Plumbworld add a new recruit!


(PRWEB UK) 24 February 2012

The online retailer of kitchen and bathroom products, Plumbworld, has added a new name to their ever-growing team.

This, however, is an appointment with a difference. Nathan Ballard has been taken on in a paid work experience role. A recent graduate, Nathan is aiming to get some valuable experience in a number of different work environments to bolster his CV.

Having started in the Marketing department at Plumbworld, he has tried his hand at various search engine optimisation activities, with a focus on link building and keywords.

Nathan said, “It’s been really great to try something new and I’ve learned a lot in the time I’ve been here. Skills such as SEO are really valuable and I’m grateful to Plumbworld for taking me on, especially in a paid role as many companies are reluctant to take any recent graduates on and, when they do, they often take advantage of their willingness to work. It’s strange the amount I’ve learned about shower pumps and various other things in the time I’ve been here. I never thought working would be such an educational environment; it has really impressed me!”

After a number of weeks in the Marketing department, Nathan looks set to try his hand in a different position, in the Commercial department. It will certainly provide a different set of challenges but Nathan is prepared. He continued, “When I came into the Marketing department, I was a blank canvas but in the short time I’ve been here I’ve learned a lot, so I’m completely confident about being able to do the same in the Commercial department. I’ve enjoyed working with the guys in Marketing but the new challenge excites me.”

Nathan has obviously made an impression as Scott Morris, Marketing Manager, explains, “It’s been fantastic to have an extra pair of hands around and I couldn’t have asked for a more capable pair than with Nathan. He’s settled in well and has been open to learning new skills. I’d urge other companies, whatever their size, to do all they can to take on ambitious, young local people. It may surprise companies just how enthusiastic people can be given the chance; Nathan has excelled himself at everything to do with bathroom suites and the likes.”

Nathan, a keen golfer, has already settled in well in the new environment. Mark Satterly, Financial Director, said, “As far as I’m concerned he can stick around as long as he likes – on the condition that he helps me improve my swing! I’ve been impressed by the way he’s thrown himself into the job but more impressed with the way he pays up after a wager on the weekend’s football matches.”

The addition of Nathan to the team demonstrates Plumbworld’s commitment to the local community and young, ambitious people struggling in a difficult climate where jobs are hard to come by.

Plumbworld was an early pioneer of online trading. It was started by James and Anita Hickman in 1999 and was sold to the Grafton Group PLC in December 2006. Plumbworld now employs more than 50 people in its purpose built warehouse and offices and boasts an astonishing 50 websites selling everything from a heated towel rail and draper tools to Flymo mowers and electric showers. The business has a turnover in excess of £18 million and is growing at more than 20% year on year.

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Atlanta Plastic Surgeon Uses 100,000 Twitter Followers to Enhance Patient Care

Posted by on February 22, 2012 1 comment

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon Uses 100,000 Twitter Followers to Enhance Patient Care











Plastic Surgeon in Atlanta Closes in on 100,000 Twitter Followers


Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) February 22, 2012

Atlanta plastic surgeon Dr. John LeRoy now has 100,000 followers on Twitter and is now one of the most followed active plastic surgeons on the social network. Dr. LeRoy has consistently been an early adopter of technology, as he was one of the first Atlanta practices to have a website in 1996. He’s committed to having a strong online presence in order to facilitate doctor-patient communication and improve the experience of his patients.

Whether patients are looking for a particular restaurant in the city or a cosmetic surgical procedure like breast augmentation in Atlanta, he says patients are now using the Internet to access a majority of the information they need, and he hopes to fulfill that need by keeping them up to date with the latest advancements in plastic surgery technology.

As more people begin to use social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook, Dr. LeRoy plans to continue utilizing the platforms to enhance patient care and provide more consistent access to valuable educational resources. For example, he says patients interested in a plastic surgery procedure like eyelid surgery now have a wealth of information about recovery time and expectations for the procedure right at their fingertips.

Dr. LeRoy adds that patients can also directly contact qualified, experienced professionals for expert advice, a process that has been expedited by the introduction and development of social media. “Social Media is personal. Patients can ask questions and get expert opinions now as opposed to throwing their question out on a message board, as done previously, and receiving feedback from unknown individuals.”

Reaching 100,000 Twitter followers presents a unique chance to provide a vast number of patients with the information they need regarding plastic surgery and its benefits, says Dr. LeRoy. He adds that he hopes to continue striving for personalized, quality patient care as he expands the reach of his practice.

About John L. LeRoy, MD, FACS, PC

Dr. John LeRoy is plastic surgeon in Atlanta devoted to providing exceptional aesthetic healthcare. He is a member of the American Medical Association (AMA), the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), and the Georgia Society of Plastic Surgeons (GSPS). He studied cosmetic surgery at the prestigious Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital in New York, and is board-certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American College of Surgeons.

The Atlanta Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery practice of Dr. LeRoy is located at 5673 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd., NE Suite 375 Atlanta, GA 30342, and can be reached at (404) 418-7579 or found online at johnleroymd.com, atlantafacelift.com, or facebook.com/johnleroymd?ref=ts.

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Catholic School Officials Gather in San Antonio to Begin the Revitalization Of U.S. Catholic Schools

Posted by on February 19, 2012 1 comment

Catholic School Officials Gather in San Antonio to Begin the Revitalization Of U.S. Catholic Schools











(PRWEB) February 09, 2012

Catholic school administrators gathered in San Antonio February 8 to address new research and important opportunities in the growth of the U.S. Catholic school system. Hosted by the consulting firm O’Meara Ferguson, Whelan and Conway (O’Meara Ferguson), the three-day event, “Sustaining the Mission: Integrating Finance, Development, Planning, and Operations to Strengthen Catholic Education” will assist Catholic school systems in designing financial management plans while maintaining their Catholic mission and identity.

The symposium follows the recent release of “Revitalizing Catholic Schools”, a report by O’Meara Ferguson that provides statistical analysis of more than 400 Catholic schools throughout the Midwest. This data analyzes financial and operational data in Catholic schools, identifying key opportunities for financial success. Findings from the report include:


    Many struggling Catholic schools do not have enough students enrolled at the right tuition rates to pay the bills while addressing mounting maintenance and fixed operating costs. In many situations, especially at older schools, pastors and principals see additional students as added costs for teachers, aides, and supplies; and so are reluctant to increase enrollment. This zero sum game approach leads to underutilized schools with empty seats and lost opportunities for thousands of children.

    Underutilized schools, long thought to be the result of changing demographics and higher tuition rates, are in truth a management opportunity. While demographics and increasing costs may indeed play a role in the demand for Catholic education, enrollment is in fact, far more dependent on management behavior and sound revenue management practices.

Began with Mass celebrated by Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller at the San Fernando Cathedral, the oldest continually functioning church in North America, and continuing at the Marriott San Antonio Rivercenter, the symposium brings together 50 school systems from across the country, joined by their goal to proactively address these challenges, other issues and new opportunities specific to the Catholic school system.

“The goal of our work is to collect and analyze real time school data in order to provide mechanisms that drive positive results,” said Patrick O’Meara, President and Founder of O’Meara Ferguson and co-author of the report.

Each attendee, in addition to hearing expert speakers and peer commentary, will receive a new publication from O’Meara Ferguson, “Sustaining the Mission: A Manual to Revitalize Our Catholic Schools”. A “manual” for attendees, it provides diagnostics, exercises and strategies that address the conditions revealed in the initial report.

“We’re sharing the tools to develop practical, actionable solutions that yield sustainable operating and capital structures which can provide contemporary solutions and new opportunities to millions of students, their educators, and thousands of parishes across the country,” O’Meara said.

About O’Meara Ferguson Whelan and Conway

Our mission is to provide Catholic organizations with advice and counsel on the best possible use of their temporal resources as they work to further their missions. O’Meara, Ferguson, Whelan, and Conway integrates specifically crafted financial strategies, unmatched access to capital financing alternatives, investment management advice, and stewardship-based fundraising counsel to manage and leverage financial assets to build our clients’ fiscal strength and independence.

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JFK University’s Institute of Entrepreneurial Leadership Names Regional Leaders to its Board

Posted by on February 16, 2012 1 comment

JFK University’s Institute of Entrepreneurial Leadership Names Regional Leaders to its Board










Pleasant Hill, CA (PRWEB) February 15, 2012

John F. Kennedy University’s Institute of Entrepreneurial Leadership (IEL) has announced the appointment of 16 members to its Advisory Board. The Institute is a leading center in the East Bay aiming to provide educational opportunities and mentoring to entrepreneurs and small businesses in the area. The Institute, based in downtown Concord, offers certificate classes and start-up offices for its student entrepreneurs. It also works with the University’s College of Graduate and Professional Studies in offering an Entrepreneurial Leadership specialization as part of the Master in Business Administration (MBA) degree program.

The 16 regional leaders represent world-class experience and expertise and bring a broad depth of entrepreneurial knowledge to IEL’s Advisory Board.

“Given the experience level of these individuals, we look forward to their significant contributions to our effort to build the finest organization possible to help train, mentor, and assist our local small businesses and entrepreneurs” said Dr. Raul Deju, Director of the Institute of Entrepreneurial Leadership. “Their guidance and insight will add great value to our growth and will benefit IEL’s programs and its student entrepreneurs.”

The members appointed to IEL’s Board represent a broad group of disciplines, including:

Steven Baiter, Executive Director, Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County

Brian Banmiller, CBS News Business Anchor

Debrah Cook, Chevron Global Partnerships and Programs

Jeff Gray, CEO, Glue Networks

Ron Leone, Mayor, City of Concord

Tapan Munroe, Economic Advisor, Columnist, and Author

Jill Osur, CEO, Impact2Solutions

Larry Rockwell, Partner, Donahue Gallagher Woods LLP

John Sanchez, CEO, Clean Industries, Inc. and a graduate of the IEL program

Jennifer Schneidermann, Vice President, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney

David Stith, Vice President and District Manager, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

Mark Thompson, CEO, Virgin Unite Online Entrepreneurship Initiative, and bestselling Author

Roger Werne, Industrial Partnerships Office, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Tim White, Senior Vice President and Regional Manager, Heritage Bank of Commerce

Bill Wiersma, Founder and Principal of Wiersma and Associates

Randy Williams, CEO, Keiretsu Forum, the world’s largest group of angel investors.

For more information about John F. Kennedy University’s Institute of Entrepreneurial Leadership, visit http://www.jfku.edu/IEL.

Cathrine Santini

510-708-1473

csantini(at)jfku(dot)edu

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CIOsynergy Announces Presidio as Official Sponsor for directIT Chicago 2012

Posted by on February 13, 2012 1 comment

CIOsynergy Announces Presidio as Official Sponsor for directIT Chicago 2012













Official directIT Chicago 2012 Sponsor


Chicago, IL (PRWEB) February 08, 2012

CIOsynergy, a provider of thought leading conferences, today announced that Presidio, will sponsor directIT Chicago, which will take place at the Trump International Hotel & Tower, on February 9, 2012.

Presidio addresses its clients’ complete information technology life cycle – enabling clients to plan, design, implement, test and operate their technology investments. Presidio’s comprehensive portfolio includes data center/virtualization, unified communications/collaborations, security, mobility and contact center technology solutions as well as managed services.

directIT Chicago is a strategic event where we welcome the Office of the CIO to share strategies, successes, failures, and lessons learned as they are an important part of the continual education of successful IT leaders. The role of the CIO requires an effective leadership model that will incubate a team of forward thinking innovators who can effectively leverage technology to support the goals of the business and its many facets. Who else better to guide these aspiring leaders than world renowned CEOs to the likes of Steve Forbes, Jimmy Wales, Howard Putnam, and Jeff Ma; all of whom have shared their recipes of leadership to 100′s of CIOs and IT leaders through CIOsynergy.

Keynote Terry Jones founder of Travelocity.com, chairman of Kayak.com, and former Chief information Officer at American Airlines/Sabre, has a proven track record of leading companies whose innovations have changed an industry. For the last five years through his consulting practice, as a board member and as a venture capitalist, Terry Jones has been helping companies use the tools and techniques he’s developed to keep up with this rapidly changing world. Terry Jones will challenge the audience to think outside the box, and the attendees will undoubtedly walk away with inspired ideas and concrete action items to implement in their companies.

Scott Shuster – ABC News foreign correspondent. Producer of NPR’s All Things Considered. Consulting Editor, The McGraw-Hill Companies and Business Week. Scott Shuster has led virtually every BusinessWeek CEO-, CFO-, and CIO-only conference held since the founding of the magazine’s events group. Mr. Shuster’s remarkable background and prodigious skills onstage make him the right choice to serve as moderator to the CIOpanel.

For more information about or to participate in directIT Chicago visit http://presidio.ciosynergy.com or contact Carlos Mendez – Event Director at carlosm@ciosynergy.com or 1.877.532.3480 ext. 411.

About CIOSynergy

CIOsynergy provides a platform that brings together the thought leaders of IT through events that incorporate face-to-face meeting opportunities, panel discussions, think tanks and keynotes, and C-suite networking programs

Previous events have attracted C-suite leaders from companies such as Wal-Mart, Salesforce, Home Depot, Bank of America, Forbes Media, Wells Fargo, Shell, Allstate, State Farm, Career Education Corp, Pepsi, Sara Lee, Kraft, BP, Loyola University, Kaiser Permanente, Mayo Clinic, and Walgreens.

The company operations nationwide and has previously partnered with sponsors such as IBM, 3com, VMware, Unisys, Hitachi, Oracle, SunGard, Dell, Google, Amazon, and HTC among 100’s more

About Presidio

Presidio is a leading provider of professional and managed services for advanced IT solutions. Presidio addresses its clients’ complete information technology lifecycle – enabling clients to plan, design, implement, test and operate their technology investments. Presidio’s comprehensive portfolio includes data center/virtualization, unified communications/collaboration, security, mobility and contact center technology solutions as well as managed services. Holding the highest industry certifications from partners such as Cisco, NetApp, and VMware, Presidio is well-positioned to meet the growing needs of organizations migrating to advanced technologies. Presidio also offers clients an extensive suite of financing solutions, including leasing. For more information visit: http://www.Presidio.com.

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Canadian University President Delegation Review ClevrU with India Government

Posted by on February 10, 2012 1 comment

Canadian University President Delegation Review ClevrU with India Government










Waterloo, Ontario (PRWEB) February 10, 2012

“The ability to address 1 billion students with an inexpensive platform on a mobile device they already own is the only way India will deliver quality education to 400 million students quickly without incredible expense.” said Dana Fox, President and CEO of ClevrU Corporation. “We have the ability to deliver intelligent e-teaching sessions in multiple languages and respect the culture of each student.” “India struggles with the explosive number of students demanding high quality education. ClevrU satisfies the demand with an e-teaching platform that mirrors the very best teaching practices. There is nothing else like it in the world.”

ClevrU is focused on WEB 3.0 applications that intelligently leverage Cloud Computing in a mobile environment. ClevrU’s e-teaching application uses its mobile intelligent and adaptive platform to initially serve the international education market. ClevrU’s technology combines video e-teaching with a semantic based intelligent social network platform for educational institutions universities and colleges, cellular phone/ tablet computer manufacturers and cellular carriers to deliver course content to students anywhere, anytime. The product is branded ClevrU EDU and registered a patent pending on its Intelligent Collaborative Platform Technology.

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Golden Valley Development, Inc. Announces Appointment of Leading Dental Materials Scientist to Advisory Board

Posted by on February 7, 2012 1 comment

Golden Valley Development, Inc. Announces Appointment of Leading Dental Materials Scientist to Advisory Board










Clearwater, FL (PRWEB) February 06, 2012

Golden Valley Development, Inc. (OTC: GVDI. http://www.goldenvalleydev.com) is pleased to announce the appointment of John Powers, Ph. D., to its recently-formed Advisory Board. Dr. Powers has been involved in the development of the Percuguard TM needlestick prevention device and will be instrumental in ensuring the device’s successful near-term introduction into broad dental and medical use in applications where superior protection from exposure to blood borne pathogens is a critical need.

Dr. Powers, an internationally respected dental materials scientist, holds multiple professorships at renowned dental schools in Texas, Michigan, and Germany. He publishes a widely-read dental materials newsletter, The Dental Advisor, and has authored or co-authored over 1,000 scientific articles, textbooks, and other dental industry publications. Additional information about Dr. Powers is available at http://www.goldenvalleydev.com/management.

Kevin Sorrels, D.D.S., CEO of GVDI, stated, “We are excited and honored to add John to our Advisory Board, as he has played an instrumental role in the original research and product development that resulted in successful field trials, patent approval and FDA clearance of the first generation Percuguard finger sleeve.”

“I am pleased to be able to see this exciting product through to its successful global introduction as it provides a workable solution to the issue of accidental needlesticks in medical applications where other approaches just don’t work as well,” said Dr. Powers.

GVDI expects to complete final production engineering of the Percuguard needlestick protection sleeve in early 2012, followed by its global introduction into dental, medical and ambulatory applications. Market research indicates that there are an estimated 20 billion potential applications per year for the single-use disposable device.

About Golden Valley Development, Inc.

Golden Valley Development, Inc. is a publicly-traded product development and technology licensing company based in Clearwater, FL. Through two of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, its business plan is to manufacture and market patented products in the health care and home consumer markets, beginning with its first two products, “Cut Stop”TM and “PercuGuard”TM.

For more information, please contact the company:

Golden Valley Development, Inc.

611 S. Fort Harrison Ave. # 380

Clearwater, FL 33756

Investor Hotline: 850-270-8650

Email: info(at)goldenvalleydev(dot)com

Forward-Looking Statements

Portions of this press release contain forward-looking statements and involve risks and uncertainties that could materially affect expected results of operations, liquidity, cash flows and business prospects.

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The Business Families Foundation Launches A Free Game App For Youth On Family Business Dynamics

Posted by on February 4, 2012 1 comment

The Business Families Foundation Launches A Free Game App For Youth On Family Business Dynamics











Montreal, QC (PRWEB) February 03, 2012

Following the immediate success of its first free app with its collection of short videos, the Business Families Foundation (BFF) launches a second free iPad app, designed to help youth develop a better understanding of the unique features of family business by taking a journey around the world. Featuring beautiful pictures from the National Geographic collection, the innovative game is composed of three rounds consisting of sets of multiple choice questions on general awareness, a puzzle on family business industries, and a series of decisions the player must make on family business philanthropy skills.

“We are pleased to launch an app that will allow younger members of business families and future entrepreneurs to develop a better understanding of family business dynamics in a unique manner,” reveals Dr. Pascale Michaud, President of BFF. “Entrepreneurship awareness begins at a young age. We want to help youth better understand how they can have a positive impact on family business communities in their regions.”

With the addition of its newest app, BFF is creating a richer user experience by reaching and catering to a wider business family audience. All family members can enjoy the game and use it in family reunions and gatherings. Professionals working with entrepreneurial families may also use the game as a learning and communication tool. Likewise, high school and college educators will be able to use the game to give their students insights into various socio-economic fabrics. The educational game is now available free of charge on the App Store in English and will soon be available in Spanish and French.

About the Business Families Foundation:

The Business Families Foundation (BFF) is a non-profit, charitable organization established 21 years ago that provides education and support to family enterprises around the world. Launched and nurtured by business families helping business families, in collaboration with universities, the mission of BFF is to empower entrepreneurial families and those who advise them to address and resolve their issues and, in so doing, help them grow, develop and endure as the economic backbone and social fabric of their communities.

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National Wildlife Federation Introduces Game Apps for Kids

Posted by on February 1, 2012 1 comment

National Wildlife Federation Introduces Game Apps for Kids











Click the Birdie Inspires Interest in Nature


Reston, VA (PRWEB) December 15, 2011

Raccoons are among the most adaptable of all animal species, and the National Wildlife Federation’s (NWF) raccoon mascot, Ranger Rick, is showing his adaptability as he enters the digital world. For over 40 years, Ranger Rick magazine has entertained and educated generations of children about the wonders of nature. Now NWF is introducing game apps for kids so they can continue to have fun while learning about wildlife and wildlife habitat in a new delivery platform.

“National Wildlife Federation knows kids are into their electronic devices,” said Mary Dalheim, Editorial Director of Children’s Publications for NWF. “We want to use those devices to educate kids and stimulate curiosity about the natural world so kids can take what they have seen or learned virtually out into the real outdoors.”

The apps are available for playing on iPad, iPhone, iPod and other devices. Each one comes with a free abbreviated version; full versions cost 99 cents to $ 1.99. All proceeds from the sale of these apps goes to support National Wildlife Federation’s conservation work to protect wildlife and wildlife habitat.

Raiders of the Lost Aardvark – for kids 7 and older – The action never stops in this thrilling game of mystery and mummies. Archaeologist Jack Snare has just discovered a rare mummified aardvark. But en route to the Natural Science Museum in Africa, Snare’s precious new find is stolen! Kids join Ranger Rick to track down clues to solve the mystery of the missing aardvark. On the adventure, kids visit different habitats all over Africa including a savanna, a rainforest, highlands, and the site of a mighty waterfall. They meet the awesome wildlife that live in these habitats and learn interesting trivia about plants and animals. (Available for iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch.)

Click the Birdie – for kids 7 and older – In this game, kids become star nature photographers as they travel with Ranger Rick to six wild habitats across the United States including a Cypress Swamp, Arizona desert, and the Hawaiian islands. In each habitat children put their camera skills to the test by snapping pictures of fast-flying birds.

Players score points, learn amazing wildlife facts and are encouraged to go outside to photograph the birds and wildlife in their yard and community. This approach is similar to that taken in Ranger Rick magazine where kids are given activities to help them explore the wildlife where they live. In this way kids go from being passive learners/players to active nature explorers. (Available for iPad.)

Kara Marie L, age 10, says “I LOVE it! It’s a fantastic game. I didn’t even know that Hawaii was home to an endangered bird.”

Matthew S, age 11, says “This game is awesome! It’s educational, funny, and has a perfect amount of challenge. All in all, this game is very cool.”

What Did Snakey Eat? – for kids ages 2 to 5 – In this irresistibly silly game, pre-schoolers help Sammy the Skunk figure out what his friend Snakey ate by matching the shape in Snakey’s belly to one of the suggested objects. Did he eat an umbrella? A tricycle? Or even a giraffe? The game provides instant mobile fun that will captivate kids imaginations, fine-tune their visual recognition skills, and might even make them wonder what real snakes eat. Available for iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch – coming soon on other devices.

Michele says, “My 4-year-old absolutely loves this game app. She squeals with delight every time a new object appears in Snakey’s belly!”

Hannah says, “My 4-year-old loved Snakey from the start. The best part for me was watching him sit on the bed with his 2-year-old sister, letting her answer the questions while he operated the game for her. I’ve never seen them share so well!”

To start your wildlife adventure on NWF’s apps go to http://www.nwf.org/kidsapps.

“National Wildlife Federation’s Be Out There campaign is all about getting kids outside and connecting with nature, but sometimes that outdoor adventure needs to start inside,” concluded Dalheim. “These apps can provide an introduction to the world of nature and inspire kids to get outside to check out the real thing.”

Media Contact: Mary Burnette, Burnette(at)nwf(dot)org, 703-438-6097

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