Doylestown, PA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 02/15/2008 -- Co-hosted By Gina Rubel and Rich Klein, these two experts will provide public relations advice targeting lawyers, chief marketing officers, law firm executives and all law firm marketing and public relations directors / managers to enhance their public relations knowledge.

Calendar Listing:

What: Public Relations for Lawyers and Law Firms Free Teleseminar

When: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 2 PM

Where: Register online for FREE at http://tinyweblink-001.com/?pid=3532046.

The Teleseminar: The free teleseminar will be co-hosted by public relations expert, attorney and author of Everyday Public Relations for Lawyers, Gina F. Rubel, Esq., President and CEO of Furia Rubel Communications and communications expert, Rich Klein, President of Riverside Public Relations, LLC. The two experts will provide public relations advice targeting lawyers, chief marketing officers, law firm executives and all law firm marketing and public relations directors / managers to enhance their public relations knowledge. Rubel and Klein will discuss the following topics:

- How to know what's news and what isn't
- Best practices for getting news out about your firm to the various media
- Do's and don'ts of media interviews
- Crisis communications for law firms and their clients

About Gina F. Rubel, Esq.
Gina F. Rubel, Esq., is the owner of Furia Rubel Communications, Inc., an award-winning and certified women-owned business located in Doylestown, Pa. With a niche in legal communications, Furia Rubel provides expert strategic planning and public relations programs to service providers, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations throughout the U.S., the U.K. and Canada. Agency clients have been featured everywhere from MSNBC and "The Today Show" to NPR, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal.

Rubel also recently published Everyday Public Relations for Lawyers, a straight forward and practical guide that covers everything seasoned and new lawyers and legal marketers alike need to know about promoting themselves, their law firms and their practices. This hands-on advice covers all aspects of public relations that can be applied to virtually any type of business, from the do's and don'ts of media relations to harnessing the power of the Internet. For more information on Everyday Public Relations for Lawyers, visit http://www.furiarubel.com.

About Rich Klein
Rich Klein is the owner of Riverside Public Relations, LLC who assists law firms, companies and other organizations to create, defend and rebuild their reputations by initiating a rapid crisis response and implementing long-term communications strategies. Riverside crafts precise communications strategies and plans to drive branded messages to the right audience. Riverside provides a wide variety of services from writing and editing press materials, interacting with the media, media training, marketing communications strategy and business development advice. For more information on Riverside, visit http://www.riversidepr.com.

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Fountainville, PA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 01/09/2008 -- 2008 Philadelphia Bar Association Chancellor, A. Michael Pratt, has appointed Gina Furia Rubel to serve as the 2008 Bar News Media Committee Chair.

As Chair of the Committee, Rubel will lead her colleagues in discussion with members of area media to address topics such as "Getting to Know Philadelphia's African-American Media," "Meet n' Greet The Legal Beat Reporters," "The Care and Feeding of Citizen Journalists: Internet Media 411 for Lawyers" and "Diversifying Your Media Outreach."

The purpose of the Bar News Media Committee is to provide quality and diversified educational programs that address regional media opportunities, help build relationships between members of the bar and members of the media, and foster the positive portrayal of attorneys to the public.

Rubel is an attorney, author and public relations agency owner with a distinguished background in legal communications. Most recently, she published the book "Everyday Public Relations For Lawyers" and was honored by her peers with the Public Relations Society of America Philadelphia Chapter DeAnn White Award. In 2007, Rubel addressed the National Association of Bar Executives and the Public Relations Society of America National Conference regarding critical legal communication issues. While practicing law in Philadelphia, she also served six years on a Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Disciplinary Board Hearing Committee acting as the chairperson for three years.

The first Bar News Media Committee program will take place on February 25, 2008 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm at the Philadelphia Bar Association. The topic is "Getting to Know Philadelphia's African-American Media." Confirmed guests include Karin Phillips of KYW1060 Newsradio, Rhonda Hill Wilson, Esq., attorney and former show host on WURD Radio, Lehronda Upshur of Power 99.FM and other Clear Channel Radio programs, Harold Jackson of The Philadelphia Inquirer, and Mike Days of The Philadelphia Daily News.

About Furia Rubel Communications, Inc.
Furia Rubel Communications, Inc., is a woman-owned certified public relations firm located in Doylestown, Pa. The firm represents a wide range of clients, including law firms, educational institutions, nonprofit associations, and professional service firms. For more information, visit http://www.furiarubel.com.

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Doylestown, PA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 12/11/2007 -- The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Philadelphia Chapter awarded Gina Rubel, president of Furia Rubel Communications, the 2007 DeAnn White Achievement Award for Community Spirit, at the Annual Pepperpots on December 6, 2007. The award honors the memory of Philadelphia journalist and PR professional DeAnn White, whose life was cut short in the tragic Pier 34 collapse in 2000.

For more than two decades, Rubel has devoted time to helping nonprofits tell their stories. As the owner of Furia Rubel in Doylestown, Pa., she encourages all staff to volunteer time during the workday. Rubel utilizes her public relations expertise in the field of community service and volunteerism every day. That is her definition of success. She is often overheard saying, "If I were independently wealthy, I'd donate all my time to helping nonprofits raise awareness and money to make this world a better place." As a policy, the firm maintains three nonprofit pro bono accounts per year.

"We value this recognition from peers in our industry," said Rubel. "This honor is a true testament to how much local public relations professionals value philanthropy and volunteerism. This is an award in memory of a fallen hero, DeAnn White, and of our industry's shared commitment to giving back."

Since its inception, Furia Rubel has assisted Twilight Wish Foundation with media relations. As a startup wish-granting foundation for seniors across the U.S., Furia Rubel landed media coverage for it during the first year alone in Family Circle, which led to the launch of five additional chapters. Furia Rubel also provides pro bono services to Greensgrow Farm, an inner-city urban organic farm in North Philadelphia, and to Deep Run Mennonite Church East in Perkasie, Pa. The firm provides substantially discounted services to the Hepatitis B Foundation, the National Kidney Foundation Delaware Valley Chapter, and the Bucks County Covered Bridges Festival. All told, Rubel and her staff donated more than 300 hours of service to community and nonprofit organizations in 2006 and expect to exceed 500 hours in 2007.

Leah Rice, account manager at Furia Rubel, said, "In addition to running a formidable business, Gina selflessly dedicates time and talent to helping nonprofits, community groups, and her associates every day. She is an inspiration and a role model to many and an asset to our clients and community. I am proud to call her a colleague and friend."

While continuing to build her agency, Gina finds time to devote her talents to mentoring many young businesswomen and -men. To that end, she has created a corporate internship and outplacement program that assists students on their journeys to promising careers. A founding member of the Women's Business Forum, which unites, inspires, and mentors women entrepreneurs who have limited resources, Gina currently serves as president. She drafted the Forum's first By-Laws, oversaw Long-Range Planning, handled the Forum's social programming for five years, and has served as one of its public relations experts for four years. Through the Forum, Gina has had the opportunity to mentor and consult with women business owners extensively.

About the Philadelphia Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America
The Philadelphia Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America is a vital resource for communications professionals throughout the Greater Philadelphia region. One of the largest PRSA chapters in the country, it offers its more than 450 members a variety of services, including professional development, mentoring, networking, the region's preeminent communications job bank, and an opportunity to earn professional accreditation through the APR exam, PR's highest professional designation. The chapter celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2002–2003.

About Furia Rubel
Furia Rubel Communications, Inc., is a woman-owned certified public relations firm located in Doylestown, Pa. The firm represents a wide range of clients, including law firms, educational institutions, nonprofit associations, and professional service firms. For more information, visit www.furiarubel.com.

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Doylestown, PA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 10/05/2007 -- Furia Rubel recently announced landing Marisa Veni of Doylestown, Pa. as the newest member of their strategic public relations team. Marisa will serve the firm as their public relations coordinator.

As public relations coordinator, Marisa works with the team of Furia Rubel public relations experts to coordinate activities that build and promote a positive image of the firm's clients. She plays a vital role in developing and implementing Web 2.0 programs, initiating social media strategies, managing events, and handling media outreach.

According to Furia Rubel President and CEO, Gina F. Rubel, "We are thrilled to have Marisa as part of the Furia Rubel team. Her healthy craving for variety and creativity in her workload makes her a perfect fit for the Furia Rubel agency environment. Her enthusiasm, cutting edge initiatives and public relations perspective add flavor and imagination to our stellar team."

A recent graduate of Drexel University, Marisa participated in the Cooperative Education programs where she honed her public relations and account management industry skill. She served as a marketing associate for Johnson & Johnson – McNeil Nutritionals redeveloping online initiatives for the LACTAID® Brand and also served as an assistant to the publisher for Philadelphia STYLE Magazine where she received hands on experience in marketing, advertising, and management expertise.

An active member in the Drexel community, Marisa won various prestigious awards such as: President of the Year for the Panhellenic Council in 2006, a national spot on the 2005 Phi Sigma Sigma Plenary Council and was also named to Who's Who of American Universities in 2006. And she remains active serving as board member of the Young Alumni Association of Drexel University. She also contributes to the planning committee for the Nicholas P. Pipino Foundation Charity 5K Run and she serves as an advisor for the Senior Experience Program for Greek Life at Drexel University.

A long-time resident of historical Bucks County, Marisa looks forward to adding insight and passion to the Furia Rubel team and giving back to her community.

Furia Rubel Communications, Inc. (http://www.furiarubel.com) is a Philadelphia-area integrated strategic communications firm specializing in public relations, marketing and business development. The firm represents a wide range of clients including law firms, marketing agencies, non-profit associations, and business to business companies.

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GlaxoSmithKline, one of the world's leading research-based pharmaceutical and healthcare companies, has partnered with Furia Rubel of Doylestown, Pa.

Doylestown, PA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 07/26/2007 -- GlaxoSmithKline, one of the world's leading research-based pharmaceutical and healthcare companies, has partnered with Furia Rubel of Doylestown, Pa. The public relations agency will provide strategic communications outreach around the 11th Annual GlaxoSmithKline IMPACT Awards 2007-2008.

The IMPACT Awards will honor up to ten community nonprofit organizations that provide "access to healthcare" in the Greater Philadelphia area. Applications for outstanding achievement and excellence in providing healthcare access will be accepted through 4 p.m., EST on August 28, 2007. Winning organizations will receive $40,000 each in unrestricted award funding.

"We are excited to be working with Furia Rubel. The team brings innovative ideas, solid project management, and concrete media relationships to the table," said GlaxoSmithKline Community Partnerships Director, Mary Linda Andrews.

According to Furia Rubel President and CEO, Gina Furia Rubel, Esq., "We are always looking for great opportunities to promote and support our local nonprofit organizations. Assisting with this funding opportunity through GlaxoSmithKline is one way Furia Rubel can help spread the word locally."

The GlaxoSmithKline IMPACT Awards honor nonprofit organizations that have a significant impact on their communities' access to healthcare and are capable, proactive and effective in their work. To qualify for a GlaxoSmithKline IMPACT award, applicants must provide access to community healthcare services (as their primary mission) and must be located in the Pennsylvania counties of Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Montgomery and Philadelphia; have a total annual operating budget of less than $2.5 million; and have been in existence as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization for at least five years. Organizations will be recognized for the success and ability to articulate their achievements based on their existing overall body of work as it relates to access to healthcare. A new initiative is not necessary. For more details, go to www.gsk-us.com and click "Our work with communities" or call the GlaxoSmithKline Office of Community Partnerships at 215-751-5171.

GlaxoSmithKline – one of the world's leading research-based pharmaceutical and healthcare companies – is committed to improving the quality of human life by enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer. For company information, visit GlaxoSmithKline on the World Wide Web at www.gsk.com.

Furia Rubel Communications, Inc. is a woman-owned certified public relations firm located in Doylestown, Pa. The firm represents a wide range of clients including law firms, educational institutions, nonprofit associations, and professional service firms. For more information, visit www.furiarubel.com.

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Chef Joanna DeFrancesco Honored by Bill Boggs and Celebrity Chef Daisy Martinez during Cook–Off on May 19

Langhorne, PA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 06/15/2007 -- On Saturday, May 19 Celebrity Chef Daisy Martinez and host Bill Boggs were joined by local chefs Walter Staib, of the City Tavern; Cary Neff of the Sansom Street Oyster House; Patrice Rames of Bistro Saint Tropez and Joanna DeFrancesco of Bella Tori at the Mansion on the kitchen-stage at Oxford Valley Mall for Simon Super Chefs Live!

Each local chef competed in a live, head-to-head cook-off during the Simon Super Chef Live! round robin, cook-off judged by Bill Boggs, Daisy Martinez and audience participants.

Local Chef Joanna DeFrancesco of Bella Tori at the Mansion in Langhorne, Pa., was crowned Simon Super Chefs Live! Champion and given the crystal award during an on-stage presentation.

"Philadelphia area food-lovers were invited to experience the joy of cooking at Simon Super Chefs Live!, a day-long food extravaganza, as popular TV Chef Daisy Martinez shared the secrets of her delicious cooking," said Dameka Nickerson, Marketing Manager for Oxford Valley Mall. "All of the local chefs who participated in the event were also able to share their experience and love for cooking with the shoppers at Oxford Valley Mall."

"Simon Super Chefs Live! is such a unique and successful event because local and national celebrity chefs get the chance to connect face-to-face with their fans who share a common interest – their love of food and cooking," said Deb Tageson, General Manager of Oxford Valley Mall. "And the thousands of people who attended Simon Super Chefs Live! had the added bonus of discovering several mall retail and food tenants who either participated in the event or offered specials that focused on food, the home and entertainment," she added.

Simon Super Chefs Live! is free to everyone who loves to cook or eat. The tour stop at Oxford Valley Mall is one of 25 at Simon malls across the country through August. For more information about the tour and schedule, visit http://www.simon.com.

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Free day-long food extravaganza features cooking demonstrations, chef cook-off and more on May 19

Langhorne, PA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 05/08/2007 -- Philadelphia area food-lovers are invited to experience the joy of cooking at Simon Super Chefs Live!, a day-long food extravaganza, as popular TV Chef Daisy Martinez shares the secrets of her delicious cooking and joins top local chefs on the kitchen-stage. The fun gets underway 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 19, 2007 and is free to everyone who loves to cook – or eat.

Daisy Maria Martinez was born to mainland Puerto Rican parents in Brooklyn, New York, where she lived at her grandmother's house until she was almost five years old. Growing up in the household of her abuela inspired Daisy, even as a young girl, to the joys that could be unraveled in the kitchen. Before committing herself to the art of cooking, Daisy took pleasure in other arts, including acting and modeling. After her legs and feet tired of being photographed, on a dare, she began acting: American commercials include Ford cars and Newport cigarettes, and Spanish-language commercials include McDonald's and AT&T. Daisy has also appeared in numerous movies including "Carlito's Way" and "Scent of a Woman".

In 1998, Daisy matriculated at the French Culinary Institute, where she won first prize for her final project, "The Passionate Palate". In addition, Daisy manages a small catering business, "The Passionate Palate," named for her cooking school days and is also the host of "Daisy Cooks," which airs on Philadelphia affiliate PBS Station WHYY.

The show, emceed by Emmy award winning TV Host Bill Boggs, will include live cooking performances and demonstrations, a seminar on entertaining, food and beverage sampling, audience participation, autograph signings and an exciting round-robin local chef cook-off.

Top local chefs joining celebrity Chef Daisy Martinez at Simon Super Chefs Live! include Cary Neff of Samson Street Oyster House, Walter Staib of City Tavern and Patrice Rames of Bistro Saint Tropez – from three of Philadelphia's most prominent restaurants. In addition to chef demonstrations, the local chefs will face off in a crowd-pleasing round-robin Simon Super Chefs Live! cook-off. The cook-off will conclude with one chef taking home the esteemed Simon Super Chef Crystal Award.

"Simon Super Chefs Live! is such a unique and successful event because local and national celebrity chefs get the chance to connect face-to-face with their fans who share a common interest – their love of food and cooking," said Dameka Nickerson, Marketing Manager of Oxford Valley Mall. "And the people who attend Simon Super Chefs Live! will have the added bonus of discovering several mall retail and food tenants who are either participating in the event or offering specials that focus on food, the home and entertainment," she added.

The event, which attracts thousands of local shoppers, is a huge draw for title sponsor My Coke RewardsTM where Coke will offer sampling of one of their new products throughout the event. Shoppers who visit the mall will also have an opportunity to win MCR bonus points, either by turning in a MCR bottle top from a mall vending machine or by randomly being selected from the Simon Super Chefs Live! audience and correctly answering a question from one of the event's cooking demonstrations

The tour stop at Oxford Valley Mall is one of 25 at Simon malls across the country through mid-August. For more information about the tour, visit www.simon.com. Oxford Valley Mall is a two-level, super regional mall anchored by Boscov's, JC Penney, Macy's and Sears with over 150 retail stores and specialty shops located at the corner of Oxford Valley Road and Business Route 1 in Langhorne, PA.

About Simon Property Group

Simon Property Group, Inc., an S&P 500 company headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, is a real estate investment trust engaged in the ownership, development and management of retail real estate, primarily regional malls, Premium Outlet Centers® and community/lifestyle centers. The Company's current total market capitalization is approximately $56 billion. Through its subsidiary partnership, it currently owns or has an interest in 323 properties in the United States containing an aggregate of 244 million square feet of gross leasable area in 41 states plus Puerto Rico. Simon also owns interests in 53 European shopping centers in France, Italy, and Poland; 5 Premium Outlet Centers in Japan; and one Premium Outlet Center in Mexico. Additional Simon Property Group information is available at www.simon.com. Simon Property Group, Inc. is publicly traded on the NYSE under the symbol SPG.

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Live cooking demonstrations and celebrity cook-offs featured at free day-long cooking show

Langhorne, PA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 04/26/2007 -- The Oxford Valley Mall will be hosting Simon Super Chefs Live!, a unique day-long celebration of food, cooking and entertaining on Saturday, May 19, 2007. The event is free and open to the public. Simon Super Chefs Live!, which runs from 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., will star popular TV chef, Daisy Martinez, as well as top local chefs, Cary Neff of Samson Street Oyster House and Walter Staib of City Tavern.

Emmy Award winning emcee Bill Boggs will host this popular event which will include live cooking performances and demonstrations, a segment on entertaining, food and beverage sampling, cookbook sales, autograph signings and an exciting round-robin cook-off between the local celebrity chefs. The live event will conclude with the presentation of the Simon Super Chef Crystal Award to the winning chef.

Audience members are invited to meet the participating celebrity and local chefs and secure their autographs.

This event at the Oxford Valley Mall is just one of the 25 tour stops at Simon malls across the country through August. To participate or learn more about the Simon Super Chefs Live! tour, visit www.simon.com.

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Philadelphia, PA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 04/24/2007 -- Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) will host a charity softball game with all the proceeds from the event donated to the National Kidney Foundation of the Delaware Valley (NKFDV).

The proceeds are being donated to the National Kidney Foundation of the Delaware Valley in honor of the recent passing of Dr. John DePalma, DO; a well-respected Nephrologist at the Community Medical Center in Toms River, NJ.

The event will take place on Friday, April 27, 2007 on Monument Field at the PCOM campus at 1:30pm. The game will cost $10 per person and will feature students playing faculty members. The outside community is encouraged to take part in the event to support the students at PCOM and their act of generosity towards the NKFDV.

Game day festivities include a raffle, traditional baseball snack foods such as hot dogs, peanuts, and popcorn and an after party at (TBD location) to generate additional funds for the Foundation.

The game is being held in effort to raise awareness about kidney disease while promoting the National Kidney Foundation of the Delaware Valley and what they do to educate and inform the public about kidney disease. Last year over $5,100 was raised and PCOM's goal for this year is to surpass $6,000.

The NKFDV supports its mission through research, patient support groups, public and professional educational programs, and a transportation reimbursement fund for low-income patients. More than 10,000 area residents are on dialysis and thousands wait for kidney transplants. It is estimated 1 in 9 Americans suffer from kidney disease, and most do not even know it.

If you have any questions, please contact Samit Patel, President of Phi Sigma Gamma Osteopathic Fraternity, at samitpa@pcom.edu.

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Doylestown, PA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 04/12/2007 -- Productivity Expert, Neen James of Doylestown, Pa., addressed the staff of Sunrise Senior Living in Abington, Pa., on "Productive Communications and Event Management."

The presentation was held at the Abington Sunrise Senior Living Center on March 7, 2007. James discussed; strategies to apply before, during and after events; how to make a powerful first impression; why networking is a vital component in your business marketing mix; how to make events more proactive, productive and profitable; how etiquette applies to everyday business; and how to boost business through productive events.

James was selected to speak on the topic of productive communications and event management due to her outstanding track record in running and achieving great sold out events.

Neen James is an International Productivity Expert and is known for her ability to connect business professionals across the globe while helping them build their business. She is regularly featured as a keynote speaker around the USA, Canada and Australia, and her most recently published book 'Secrets of Super-Productivity' has received rave reviews. James' focus on helping business professionals is also demonstrated with her involvement in several local networks including Women's Business Forum of Bucks County, Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce Women in Business and eWomen Network Philadelphia for which she serves as the regional director.

James has served corporations from Australia to the U.S. A native born Aussie, James relocated to the Delaware Valley in 2005. Since then, she's grown the eWomen Network Philadelphia chapter by 734%, achieved highest sales award for October 2006 for eWomen Network Internationally, raised $5,000 for local charity, was nominated for the International Business Matchmakers award, 40 under 40 and recently named chair of Office Depot Success Strategies for Women Conference. For more information or to have James speak at your business contact her office at http://www.neenjames.com or call 215-230-0835.

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The first annual Bucks County Covered Bridges Festival will take place on June 9 and 10 at Tinicum Park in Erwinna, Pa.

Doylestown, PA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 04/11/2007 -- Covered bridges are a charming reminder of a simpler time. Also called "kissing bridges" because they afforded shade from summer's heat and perhaps a moment to steal a furtive kiss, 36 of these unique crossings once dotted Bucks County. Unfortunately, the majority of Bucks County's covered bridges have since fallen victim to neglect, vandalism and other hazards. This year, county residents and visitors will gather for a weekend to celebrate these symbols of the quiet, rural life for which Bucks County is known.

The first annual Bucks County Covered Bridges Festival will take place on June 9 and 10 at Tinicum Park in Erwinna, Pa. The weekend will kick off with a red-tie fundraising dinner on Friday, June 8. Those who attend the event will be treated to fine dining inside the South Perkasie Covered Bridge, which was constructed in 1832. The funds raised through the red-tie affair will benefit the Perkasie Historical Society, which in 1958 rescued the South Perkasie Covered Bridge from condemnation. All are welcome to attend this exclusive event; tickets are available in limited supply and must be purchased prior to the June 8 event.

"The gala will be a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to dine inside a historical landmark," Bucks County Covered Bridges Festival Founder Wayne Siefert stated. "The evening will feature an elegant meal inside this authentic covered bridge, live classical music and an opportunity to enjoy the company of an amazing group of people. The fine cuisine, tasteful music and lively conversation will create an unparalleled evening for our guests."

The Covered Bridge Festival weekend events will feature guided walking and trolley tours of area covered bridges and many additional events for the whole family. Live entertainment, pony and hot-air balloon rides, vendors offering handmade arts and crafts and a petting zoo are just some of the attractions that thousands of festival goers will enjoy. Proceeds will benefit Bucks County covered bridge preservation and awareness efforts.

For further information please visit www.buckscountycoveredbridgesfestival.org. Dinner tickets and discounted festival tickets are available in advance via the festival's Web site. Tickets and additional information may also be obtained by calling 215.822.0552 or e-mailing info@buckscountycoveredbridgesfestival.org.

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Philadelphia, PA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 04/10/2007 -- The National Kidney Foundation of the Delaware Valley will host an exclusive fashion event, High Heels for High Hopes, on Thursday, April 26 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel's Waterford Ballroom in King of Prussia, Pa.

High Heels for High Hopes will include a high-end, entertainment-packed fashion show featuring the spring collection of internationally known red-carpet designer Sue Wong. Local designers Milla by Mail and Camileon Heels will also lend their talents to the affair. An impressive list of celebrities will be present to support the Foundation's cause including:

· Dorothy Krysiuk from FOX 29's "Good Day Philadelphia"
· Miss Meghan, internationally acclaimed author of "The Perfect Fit: What Your Shoes Say About You" (Chronicle Books)
· Tiffany Hill from B101
· PhillyFIT Magazine
· PhillySTYLE Magazine
· Kia Steave-Dickerson from "Trading Spaces"
· Maria Boren candidate on NBC's first season of "The Apprentice"
· Sonya Elmore and Jose Maldonado, Award Winning Salsa Dancer and Partner from La Luna Dance Studio
· Lurainya Koerber, American Bellydancer ... among many others

According to Jen Wolf, Foundation Development Manager, "High Heels for High Hopes will combine fashion enthusiasm with community spirit. More than 300 businesswomen will strap on their heels for an exciting evening of networking, fashion and education."

Throughout the exclusive event, the Foundation will offer information about kidney disease and what women can do to prevent it. The Foundation strives to improve the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by kidney disease and works to increase organ transplant opportunities for those in need.

"It is inspiring that some of Philadelphia's most powerful women business leaders are devoting their time, energy and talents to a cause that affects one in every nine individuals," Foundation Finance and Investment Manager Caitlin Behrens stated.

Among the gala event's sponsors are SmashBox Cosmetics, Naked Chocolate Cafe, Peace Valley Lavender Farm, Jones Apparel Group and Tiffany & Co. Gourmet catering and cocktails will accompany a well-heeled silent auction. And each attendee will receive a gift bag filled with terrific treats.

For those who wish to participate as sponsors, vendors, gift bag donors, or event partners, limited opportunities are still available. Spaces are dwindling quickly, so please contact Jen Wolf at 215.923.8611 as soon as possible. Tickets are available individually for $75, or in rolls of ten at a reduced price of $700. For more information please log onto http://www.nkfdv.org/Events/hh/index.html.

About the National Kidney Foundation of the Delaware Valley
The Mission of the National Kidney Foundation is to prevent kidney and urinary tract disease, improve the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by these diseases, and increase the availability of all organs for transplantation. More than 10,000 area residents are on dialysis and thousands are waiting for kidney transplants. For more information, go to www.nkfdv.org.

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Proceeds Benefit Women’s Way in Honor of Women’s History Month

Doylestown, PA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 04/05/2007 -- Gina F. Rubel, President/CEO of Furia Rubel of Doylestown, was featured at the Female and Fabulous High Tea on March 24, 2007. Rubel shared her business knowledge and work-life balance strategies with more that 100 women and men from the region in honor of Women's History Month.

Milla by Mail hosted the1st Annual Tea to celebrate today's exceptional and distinguished women. All proceeds benefited Women's Way, the country's oldest and largest funding federation) and a panel discussion featuring distinguished women in business.

Notable Speakers featured at the event included:

· Gina F. Rubel, President & CEO, Furia Rubel Communications, Inc.

· Brigette Daniels, Executive Vice President, Wilco

· Lisa Taylor Richey, Founder & Director, American Academy of Etiquette

· Tina Wells, CEO, Buzz Marketing Group

· Tia Williams, Beauty Editor & Author of The Accidental Diva.

According to Jamila Payne, Founder and President of Milla by Mail, "Female and Fabulous describes the women who participated in this event. Each provided unique perspective, leadership advice and a take-charge approach to business."

Furia Rubel Communications, Inc. is a women-owned certified public relations firm located in Doylestown, Pa. The firm represents a wide range of clients including law firms, educational institutions, non-profit associations, and professional service firms. For more information, visit www.furiarubel.com.

Photo Caption: From L to R: Elizabeth Wellington, Moderator and Fashion Editor, Philadelphia Inquirer, Brigette Daniels, Executive Vice President, Wilco, Lisa Taylor Richey, Founder & Director, American Academy of Etiquette, Gina F. Rubel, President & CEO, Furia Rubel Communications, Inc., Tina Wells, CEO, Buzz Marketing Group, and Tia Williams, Beauty Editor & Author of The Accidental Diva.

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Doylestown, PA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 03/07/2007 -- The Bucks County (PA) Covered Bridges Festival is a weekend-long celebration of the historic covered bridges of Bucks County to be held on June 9 and 10.

Who:
The Bucks County Covered Bridges Festival

What:
The Bucks County (PA) Covered Bridges Festival is a weekend-long celebration of the historic covered bridges of Bucks County. The Festival will feature guided walking tours of 2 covered bridges, and trolley tours of 5 covered bridges. In addition, the Festival will feature hundreds of art and hand-made craft vendors, live entertainment, Timmy Kelly in concert on Saturday, Give and Take Jugglers (2 shows daily), The Magical Illusions of Kyle and Kelly (2 shows daily), The Daisy Jug Band, Jonathan Sprout's popular children's concerts (1 show daily), face painters, pony rides, petting zoo, hot air balloon rides, and lots of food, fun and activities for the entire family. Popular Philadelphia radio station B-101 FM will be broadcasting from the Festival.

When:
Saturday, June 9 and Sunday, 10
Saturday, 9am - 6pm
Sunday, 10am - 5pm

Where:
Tinicum Park, River Road (Route 32), Erwinna, PA 18920

Details:
The Festival will be a fun, exciting, educational, and interesting weekend full of activities for the whole family, but more importantly, proceeds from the Festival will help preserve the historic covered bridges of Bucks County. Bucks County was once home to 36 wooden covered bridges. Today, only 11 of these historic bridges remain standing. A twelfth bridge, The Mood's Covered Bridge in East Rockhill Township was destroyed by arsonists in 2004, and is slated to be re-built this year. Knecht's Bridge in Springfield Township was damaged by an attempted arson in the same year. One of the goals of the Festival is to have fire suppression systems and sprinklers installed in each of the remaining covered bridges in Bucks County.

The Festival will feature the following bridges:

• Cabin Run – Covered Bridge Rd., Plumstead Twp.
• Erwinna – Geigel Hill Rd., Tinicum Twp.
• Frankenfield – Hollow Horn and Cafferty Rd., Tinicum Twp.
• Loux – Wismer Rd., Plumstead Twp.
• South Perkasie – Lenape Park, Walnut St., Perkasie
• Uhlerstown – Uhlerstown Rd., Tinicum Twp.

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National Kidney Foundation of the Delaware Valley Partners with Furia Rubel

Fountainville, PA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 12/01/2006 -- The National Kidney Foundation of the Delaware Valley (NKFDV) has partnered with Furia Rubel Communications to manage a fundraising fashion show event tentatively scheduled for April 26, 2007. Furia Rubel has formed a partnership with NKFDV to strategically plan and execute High Heels for High Hopes™, which will be the Foundation's first annual high-end-fashion show. The goal is to raise awareness about the Foundation among the Delaware Valley's most influential women in business.

According to Jennifer Wolf, Development Manager, "We targeted Furia Rubel because of their drive, creativity, and valuable ideas. Furia Rubel, a women-owned and certified team, demonstrated a solid understanding and respect for our needs; they are direct, realistic and fit as an extension of the NKFDV team."

Gina Rubel, President and CEO of Furia Rubel Communications said, "Our team is enthusiastic about High Heels for High Hopes™ as we are strategically planning for a successful affair. Our relationships with women leaders in many industries allow us to serve as a valuable resource to the Foundation. We look forward to working with these key industries and making an impact through this fashion show."

The National Kidney Foundation of the Delaware Valley, based out of Philadelphia, is a major voluntary health organization seeking to prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases. Their goal is to improve the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by these diseases, and increase the availability of all organs for transplantation. For more information, visit www.nkfdv.org.

Furia Rubel Communications, Inc. is a women-owned certified public relations firm located in Doylestown, Pa. The firm represents a wide range of clients including law firms, educational institutions, non-profit associations, and professional service firms. For more information, visit www.furiarubel.com.

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Doylestown, PA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 12/01/2006 -- Gina Rubel, Esquire, President of Furia Rubel Communications, Inc. of Bucks County and Jeffrey B. Albert, Esquire, Shareholder of McKissock & Hoffman, P.C. presented a 2-hour CLE at the Bucks County Bar Association sponsored by the Women Lawyer's Committee on November 21, 2006. The program addressed Tips and Tricks for Marketing Your Law Firm Ethically and Effectively. The seminar provided law firm employees, attorneys, paralegals and administrators information about how to employ communication strategies and tactics to develop new business and increase existing business in compliance with the rules of ethics.

"It is becoming more and more important for attorneys, legal administrators and marketing professionals, from all size firms, to understand the Rules of Professional Conduct and court opinions which govern legal communications," said Rubel. "As the legal profession becomes more competitive, attorneys are increasingly using public relations, advertising, marketing and to reach their target markets."

Founder and president of Furia Rubel Communications (www.furiarubel.com), Gina Rubel is an attorney with 15 years of integrated communications experience. After practicing law for several years, she focused on her passion for proactive, integrated communication for the law firms and legal organizations. Rubel has developed and executed integrated communications plans for large and small law firms and supervised crisis communications, risk management and media relations for internationally publicized death penalty trials. She served on a Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Disciplinary Board Hearing Committee for six years, acting as the chairperson for three years.

Jeffrey B. Albert is a Shareholder of McKissock & Hoffman, P.C. He has extensive experience in the defense of professional liability, insurance coverage, ethics and commercial litigation matters. His practice includes frequent appellate work as well as advisory work for clients. He has appeared as an expert witness in attorney professional liability cases and was, in May 2004, appointed by the local bankruptcy court to review major potential professional liability litigation under Pennsylvania's recently installed certificate of merit requirement. A frequent author and lecturer on professional liability and ethics matters, he currently serves as a subcommittee chairman for the Profession Liability Committee of the Pennsylvania Bar Association involving mandatory disclosure issues.

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Doylestown, PA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 11/20/2006 -- Harmony Clean (www.harmonyclean.com), a non-toxic, environmentally-friendly home cleaning company in Doylestown, Pa. promotes Sherry Smith as Human Resources and Quality Assurance Manager.

Smith began working with Harmony Clean in 2005. She now handles day-to-day personnel matters including the interviewing and hiring of employees, initial orientations, customer service calls, and more. Smith regularly performs random quality assurance visits at clients' homes to guarantee Harmony Clean standards are being met.

With more than 28 years of customer service experience and a decade of account billing administrative proficiency, Smith adds innate management insight and value to the Harmony Clean team.

Prior to joining Harmony Clean, Smith worked with BellSouth Telecommunications at the Headquarters Building in Atlanta where she honed her billing account management and office supervisory skills. There, she received numerous customer service awards. Smith also received awards for her work with Special Olympics and Habitat for Humanity.

She is a member of the Bucks County Women's Business Forum. In her spare time, Smith enjoys gardening, crafting and spending time with her godchildren. She resides in Jamison, Pa.

Harmony Clean, Healthy Home Cleaning – Naturally
Harmony Clean (www.harmonyclean.com) serves homeowners in Central Bucks and Eastern Montgomery Counties of Pennsylvania. They use only non-toxic, earth-friendly cleaning products without synthetic fragrances, petro-chemicals or phosphates. They bring all of the necessary products and supplies, and maintain high standards of quality and security by carefully hiring, training and insuring their staff of cleaning experts.

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Philadelphia, PA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 11/20/2006 -- The National Kidney Foundation of the Delware Valley (NKFDV) is pleased to announce a new program called, "Kidney Klause: A hero for the Holidays." Kidney Klause is a program that offers the chance for one family, affected by kidney disease, to receive holiday gifts.

The gifts are generously donated by Drexel University's College of Law. Applicants will be chosen based on need and extraordinary circumstances. Drexel University's College of Law will choose the family.

Patients will either nominate himself or herself, or another patient affected by kidney disease, by writing a short essay on why they deserve Kidney Klause. The gifts will be delivered to the chosen family by Drexel University and NKFDV.

The NFKDV seeks to prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases, improve the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by these diseases, and increase the availability of all organs for transplantation.

The NKFDV (www.nkfdv.org) supports its mission through research, patient support groups, public and professional educational programs, and a transportation reimbursement fund for low-income patients. More than 10,000 area residents are on dialysis and thousands wait for kidney transplants. It is estimated 1 in 9 Americans suffer from kidney disease, and most do not even know it.

For more information call the NKFDV offices at 215-923-8611.

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Harmony Clean (www.harmonyclean.com), a non-toxic, environmentally-friendly home cleaning company in Doylestown, Pa. welcomes Laura Beth Halter as Operations Coordinator.

Doylestown, PA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 10/27/2006 -- Harmony Clean (www.harmonyclean.com), a non-toxic, environmentally-friendly home cleaning company in Doylestown, Pa. welcomes Laura Beth Halter as Operations Coordinator.

Halter handles day-to-day office operations including cleaning team management, new employee development, supply purchasing, quality assurance and customer service.

She was a member of the AmeriCorps Association and Student Conservation Association, with which she participated in a six month volunteer program in Massachusetts.

Halter attended Millersville University, University of Vermont and is presently enrolled at Union Institute and University, where she studies nutrition. In her spare time, Halter enjoys running, outdoor activities and spending time with family and friends. She resides in Doylestown, Pa.

Harmony Clean, Healthy Home Cleaning – Naturally
Harmony Clean (www.harmonyclean.com) serves homeowners in Central Bucks and Eastern Montgomery Counties of Pennsylvania. They use only non-toxic, earth-friendly cleaning products without synthetic fragrances, petro-chemicals or phosphates. They bring all of the necessary products and supplies, and maintain high standards of quality and security by carefully hiring, training and insuring their staff of cleaning experts.

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The New Jersey School Boards Associations announced the results of the 2006 Annual Communications Award Competition. The Union City Board of Education will receive a total of three awards for work conceptualized, written and designed by Furia Rubel Communications and Ampersand Design, both of Doylestown Pennsylvania.

Doylestown PA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 10/27/2006 -- The New Jersey School Boards Associations announced the results of the 2006 Annual Communications Award Competition. The Union City Board of Education will receive a total of three awards for work conceptualized, written and designed by Furia Rubel Communications and Ampersand Design, both of Doylestown Pennsylvania.

The Union City Board of Education will receive two Excellence Awards in the categories of Calendars, Information Guides and Handbooks for the 2005 Keys to the Union City School Board of Education and Public Relations Projects for the Union City Cultural Center Benefit: An Evening with Ottmar Liebert. They are also being honored with a Merit Award in the category of Web site for the Providing Opportunity. Building Community. Online.

The New Jersey Boards Associations Communications Competition Awards are held annually to honor outstanding school district communications materials in various categories, including annual reports; audio-visual media; school calendars; finance publications; information guides and handbooks; magazines; newsletters; public relations projects; special purpose publications; district Web sites; and school exhibits at the annual Workshop.

Winners of the Awards were recognized on Friday, October 27 at the Association's Annual Conference in Atlantic City. Winning entries were assigned Awards of Excellence, Merit and Honorable Mention.

Furia Rubel Communications, Inc. is a women-owned certified public relations firm located in Doylestown, Pa. The firm represents a wide range of clients including law firms, non-profit associations, educational institutions and professional service firms. For more information, visit www.furiarubel.com.

Ampersand Design (www.ampersandesign.net), based in Doylestown, Pa., produces outstanding print, web, branding, and multi-media work for their clients in the industrial, consumer, B2B, legal and educational fields.

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Philadelphia, PA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 07/27/2006 -- As nearly 60 people – most of them children – from the Norris Square Day Camp in Philadelphia boarded a bus after a field trip to the Baltimore Aquarium less than two weeks ago, they never imagined that the normally easy drive would become a terrifying ordeal in which one little girl, 8-year-old Deneik Brownlee, would lose her hand.

It happened at approximately 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday, July 5: the school bus in which the children were riding was traveling northbound on I-95 near Aberdeen, Md., when it collided with the cab of a tractor-trailer. The bus careened across the highway and into the median. Its 18-year-old driver was unable to regain control, and the bus re-crossed two lanes of traffic before it turned over on its left side and skidded to a halt on the shoulder of the interstate.

Rescue crews transported children from the chaotic aftermath of the crash to nearby hospitals. Among those children were 8-year-old Deneik Brownlee and her 9-year-old sister, Desha Brownlee. The girls' mother, Makeba Fitzgerald, was also present that day.

Desha later told reporters that her sister was thrown out of a window during the accident. Tragically, Deneik's right hand was severed as a result of being pinned beneath the overturned bus frame. Due to the severity of her injuries, which also included multiple fractures to her right elbow, severe trauma to her shoulders and left arm and hand, and emotional distress, Deneik was airlifted to Johns Hopkins Children's Center in Baltimore and has since been transferred to an undisclosed hospital where she still remains.

A complaint was filed yesterday (July 18, 2006) in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas by Bernard W. Smalley, Sr., Mark J. LeWinter and Michael L. Barbiero of Anapol Schwartz Weiss Cohan Feldman & Smalley, P.C., and co-counsel Donald Chisholm, II and Anthony Jackson.

According to attorney Smalley, the complaint was filed on behalf of Ms. Fitzgerald and her daughters. Both girls sustained serious and permanent injuries in the violent collision. The complaint also alleges that the bus's 18-year-old driver, defendant Kevin Talbert, Jr., was reckless and grossly negligent in that he was operating the bus at a dangerous speed; failed to keep a reasonable watch for other vehicles on the road; and was talking on a cellular phone while driving.

In a negligence claim against Talbert's employer, the Yellowbird Bus Company, Inc., of Philadelphia, the family has also asserted that the bus company knowingly and illegally entrusted the 57 children's lives to a driver who, under federal law, was incapable of safely undertaking interstate travel. This is because federal law dictates that bus drivers crossing state lines must be at least 21 years of age.

In addition to negligence and punitive damages claims against Talbert and Yellowbird, the family has filed negligence and punitive damages claims against 41-year-old tractor-trailer driver Michael Schultz of Maryland and his Baltimore-based employer, Cowan Systems, Inc.

Mr. Bernie Smalley may be reached for comment by calling 215-735-3864 (office), 215-285-9146 (cell). He may also be reached via e-mail at bsmalley@anapolschwartz.com or via fax at 215-875-7704. The alternate contact for Anapol Schwartz is Michael Barbiero who can be reached by calling 215-735-2166 (office), 215-901-2083 (cell) or via e-mail at mbarbiero@anapolschwartz.com.

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Doylestown, PA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 04/20/2006 -- The Hepatitis B Foundation has hired Furia Rubel Communications as public relations Agency of Record.

Based out of Doylestown, Pa. the Hepatitis B Foundation is the only national non-profit organization solely dedicated to the global problem of hepatitis B. The Foundation's primary goal is to find a cure and bring hope to the 400 million people living with chronic hepatitis B.

Furia Rubel has been retained to create and execute an awareness campaign surrounding the seriousness of this virus, the urgency for finding a cure, and the need for advocacy support to increase federal and industry dollars to address this problem. Furia Rubel will launch the public relations programming with a local awareness campaign in Doylestown, Pa., surrounding National Hepatitis Awareness month in May 2006.

According to Molli C. Conti, Vice President, Community Outreach for the Hepatitis B Foundation, "We engaged Furia Rubel because of their energy, creativity, and cost-effective ideas that will advance the good work we are already doing. The Furia Rubel team demonstrated a solid understanding and respect for our needs, they are direct, realistic and not afraid to change course when and if necessary."

"We're very excited to be working with the Hepatitis B Foundation to generate awareness about all the great things they're doing nationally and in our back yard, "said Gina Rubel, President and CEO of Furia Rubel Communications. "There are tremendous things happening right now for the Foundation. We will kick off with National Hepatitis Awareness in May. Then, this summer, a new $12 million dollar biotechnology research center in partnership with Delaware Valley College will open in Doylestown," said Rubel. "These are great opportunities and we plan to capitalize on their news value."

Dr. Timothy M. Block, president of the Hepatitis B Foundation said, "The new Biotech Center will serve as a world-class resource for education and research that will produce great scientific and medical discoveries that will have benefits well beyond its walls." He added, "We are excited to have partnered with a public relations agency that embraces our cause."

The Hepatitis B Foundation is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to finding a cure and improving the quality of life for those affected by hepatitis B worldwide through research, education, and patient advocacy. For more information about the Hepatitis B Foundation, visit www.hepb.org.

Furia Rubel Communications, Inc. is a women-owned certified public relations firm located in Doylestown, Pa. The firm represents a wide range of clients including law firms, educational institutions, non-profit associations, and business-to-business companies. For more information, visit www.furiarubel.com.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Doylestown, PA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 04/20/2006 -- The Hepatitis B Foundation has hired Furia Rubel Communications as public relations Agency of Record.

Based out of Doylestown, Pa. the Hepatitis B Foundation is the only national non-profit organization solely dedicated to the global problem of hepatitis B. The Foundation's primary goal is to find a cure and bring hope to the 400 million people living with chronic hepatitis B.

Furia Rubel has been retained to create and execute an awareness campaign surrounding the seriousness of this virus, the urgency for finding a cure, and the need for advocacy support to increase federal and industry dollars to address this problem. Furia Rubel will launch the public relations programming with a local awareness campaign in Doylestown, Pa., surrounding National Hepatitis Awareness month in May 2006.

According to Molli C. Conti, Vice President, Community Outreach for the Hepatitis B Foundation, "We engaged Furia Rubel because of their energy, creativity, and cost-effective ideas that will advance the good work we are already doing. The Furia Rubel team demonstrated a solid understanding and respect for our needs, they are direct, realistic and not afraid to change course when and if necessary."

"We're very excited to be working with the Hepatitis B Foundation to generate awareness about all the great things they're doing nationally and in our back yard, "said Gina Rubel, President and CEO of Furia Rubel Communications. "There are tremendous things happening right now for the Foundation. We will kick off with National Hepatitis Awareness in May. Then, this summer, a new $12 million dollar biotechnology research center in partnership with Delaware Valley College will open in Doylestown," said Rubel. "These are great opportunities and we plan to capitalize on their news value."

Dr. Timothy M. Block, president of the Hepatitis B Foundation said, "The new Biotech Center will serve as a world-class resource for education and research that will produce great scientific and medical discoveries that will have benefits well beyond its walls." He added, "We are excited to have partnered with a public relations agency that embraces our cause."

The Hepatitis B Foundation is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to finding a cure and improving the quality of life for those affected by hepatitis B worldwide through research, education, and patient advocacy. For more information about the Hepatitis B Foundation, visit www.hepb.org.

Furia Rubel Communications, Inc. is a women-owned certified public relations firm located in Doylestown, Pa. The firm represents a wide range of clients including law firms, educational institutions, non-profit associations, and business-to-business companies. For more information, visit www.furiarubel.com.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Doylestown, PA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 04/20/2006 -- The Hepatitis B Foundation has hired Furia Rubel Communications as public relations Agency of Record.

Based out of Doylestown, Pa. the Hepatitis B Foundation is the only national non-profit organization solely dedicated to the global problem of hepatitis B. The Foundation's primary goal is to find a cure and bring hope to the 400 million people living with chronic hepatitis B.

Furia Rubel has been retained to create and execute an awareness campaign surrounding the seriousness of this virus, the urgency for finding a cure, and the need for advocacy support to increase federal and industry dollars to address this problem. Furia Rubel will launch the public relations programming with a local awareness campaign in Doylestown, Pa., surrounding National Hepatitis Awareness month in May 2006.

According to Molli C. Conti, Vice President, Community Outreach for the Hepatitis B Foundation, "We engaged Furia Rubel because of their energy, creativity, and cost-effective ideas that will advance the good work we are already doing. The Furia Rubel team demonstrated a solid understanding and respect for our needs, they are direct, realistic and not afraid to change course when and if necessary."

"We're very excited to be working with the Hepatitis B Foundation to generate awareness about all the great things they're doing nationally and in our back yard, "said Gina Rubel, President and CEO of Furia Rubel Communications. "There are tremendous things happening right now for the Foundation. We will kick off with National Hepatitis Awareness in May. Then, this summer, a new $12 million dollar biotechnology research center in partnership with Delaware Valley College will open in Doylestown," said Rubel. "These are great opportunities and we plan to capitalize on their news value."

Dr. Timothy M. Block, president of the Hepatitis B Foundation said, "The new Biotech Center will serve as a world-class resource for education and research that will produce great scientific and medical discoveries that will have benefits well beyond its walls." He added, "We are excited to have partnered with a public relations agency that embraces our cause."

The Hepatitis B Foundation is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to finding a cure and improving the quality of life for those affected by hepatitis B worldwide through research, education, and patient advocacy. For more information about the Hepatitis B Foundation, visit www.hepb.org.

Furia Rubel Communications, Inc. is a women-owned certified public relations firm located in Doylestown, Pa. The firm represents a wide range of clients including law firms, educational institutions, non-profit associations, and business-to-business companies. For more information, visit www.furiarubel.com.

Furia Rubel president and CEO, Gina F. Rubel, Esq. said, "We sought certification to support the business plan and growth projections for Furia Rubel. Women-owned certification means increased opportunities and fewer obstacles for contract procurement. For our clients and prospects, it means supplier diversity."

WBENC's national standard of certification is a meticulous process including an in-depth review of the business and site inspection. The certification process is designed to confirm that the business is at least 51-percent owned, operated and controlled by a woman or women. Facilitated by the local Women's Business Development Center, the Council provides women business enterprise certification, education, networking, procurement-related, and informational programs and services. These offerings foster growth and business opportunities between Women's Business Enterprises and purchasing entities including major corporations and government agencies.

WBENC is the nation's largest third-party certifier of businesses owned and operated by women in the United States. More than 700 U.S. companies and government agencies rely on WBENC's certification as an integral part of their supplier diversity programs. For more information, go to www.wbenc.org.

The Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC, pronounced wee-bank), created in 1997, is dedicated to enhancing opportunities for women's business enterprises in America's major business markets. In partnership with women's business organizations throughout the United States, WBENC provides access to a national standard of certification, provides executive management training for women business owners such as the Tuck-WBENC Executive Program and the Dorothy B. Brothers Executive Scholarship, hosts Women in Business: Sharing the Vision (the nation's largest conference and business fair for certified WBEs and corporate supplier diversity and procurement executives), and provides information on certified women's businesses to purchasing managers through an Internet database - WBENCLink. For more information, contact info@wbenc.org or visit their website at www.wbenc.org.

Furia Rubel Communications, Inc. (www.furiarubel.com) is a Philadelphia-area integrated strategic communications firm specializing in strategic planning, public relations, and business development. The firm represents a wide range of clients including law firms, marketing agencies, non-profit associations, and business-to-business companies.

Press inquiries for Furia Rubel contact Gina Rubel at 215-340-0480 or gina@furiarubel.com

Press inquires for WBENC contact E. Denise Stovell (202) 588-9875 or denise@stovellmarketingpr.com

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Doylestown, PA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 04/20/2006 -- The Hepatitis B Foundation has hired Furia Rubel Communications as public relations Agency of Record.

Based out of Doylestown, Pa. the Hepatitis B Foundation is the only national non-profit organization solely dedicated to the global problem of hepatitis B. The Foundation's primary goal is to find a cure and bring hope to the 400 million people living with chronic hepatitis B.

Furia Rubel has been retained to create and execute an awareness campaign surrounding the seriousness of this virus, the urgency for finding a cure, and the need for advocacy support to increase federal and industry dollars to address this problem. Furia Rubel will launch the public relations programming with a local awareness campaign in Doylestown, Pa., surrounding National Hepatitis Awareness month in May 2006.

According to Molli C. Conti, Vice President, Community Outreach for the Hepatitis B Foundation, "We engaged Furia Rubel because of their energy, creativity, and cost-effective ideas that will advance the good work we are already doing. The Furia Rubel team demonstrated a solid understanding and respect for our needs, they are direct, realistic and not afraid to change course when and if necessary."

"We're very excited to be working with the Hepatitis B Foundation to generate awareness about all the great things they're doing nationally and in our back yard, "said Gina Rubel, President and CEO of Furia Rubel Communications. "There are tremendous things happening right now for the Foundation. We will kick off with National Hepatitis Awareness in May. Then, this summer, a new $12 million dollar biotechnology research center in partnership with Delaware Valley College will open in Doylestown," said Rubel. "These are great opportunities and we plan to capitalize on their news value."

Dr. Timothy M. Block, president of the Hepatitis B Foundation said, "The new Biotech Center will serve as a world-class resource for education and research that will produce great scientific and medical discoveries that will have benefits well beyond its walls." He added, "We are excited to have partnered with a public relations agency that embraces our cause."

The Hepatitis B Foundation is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to finding a cure and improving the quality of life for those affected by hepatitis B worldwide through research, education, and patient advocacy. For more information about the Hepatitis B Foundation, visit www.hepb.org.

Furia Rubel Communications, Inc. is a women-owned certified public relations firm located in Doylestown, Pa. The firm represents a wide range of clients including law firms, educational institutions, non-profit associations, and business-to-business companies. For more information, visit www.furiarubel.com.

Furia Rubel president and CEO, Gina F. Rubel, Esq. said, "We sought certification to support the business plan and growth projections for Furia Rubel. Women-owned certification means increased opportunities and fewer obstacles for contract procurement. For our clients and prospects, it means supplier diversity."

WBENC's national standard of certification is a meticulous process including an in-depth review of the business and site inspection. The certification process is designed to confirm that the business is at least 51-percent owned, operated and controlled by a woman or women. Facilitated by the local Women's Business Development Center, the Council provides women business enterprise certification, education, networking, procurement-related, and informational programs and services. These offerings foster growth and business opportunities between Women's Business Enterprises and purchasing entities including major corporations and government agencies.

WBENC is the nation's largest third-party certifier of businesses owned and operated by women in the United States. More than 700 U.S. companies and government agencies rely on WBENC's certification as an integral part of their supplier diversity programs. For more information, go to www.wbenc.org.

The Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC, pronounced wee-bank), created in 1997, is dedicated to enhancing opportunities for women's business enterprises in America's major business markets. In partnership with women's business organizations throughout the United States, WBENC provides access to a national standard of certification, provides executive management training for women business owners such as the Tuck-WBENC Executive Program and the Dorothy B. Brothers Executive Scholarship, hosts Women in Business: Sharing the Vision (the nation's largest conference and business fair for certified WBEs and corporate supplier diversity and procurement executives), and provides information on certified women's businesses to purchasing managers through an Internet database - WBENCLink. For more information, contact info@wbenc.org or visit their website at www.wbenc.org.

Furia Rubel Communications, Inc. (www.furiarubel.com) is a Philadelphia-area integrated strategic communications firm specializing in strategic planning, public relations, and business development. The firm represents a wide range of clients including law firms, marketing agencies, non-profit associations, and business-to-business companies.

Press inquiries for Furia Rubel contact Gina Rubel at 215-340-0480 or gina@furiarubel.com

Press inquires for WBENC contact E. Denise Stovell (202) 588-9875 or denise@stovellmarketingpr.com

As of January, 8th 2006, the single-piece rate for First-Class mail increased from 37 cents to 39 cents, Basic Standard Class increased from .268 to .282, and the postcard rate increased by one cent to 24 cents. For volume discount mailers this increase has a significant impact on how marketers manage their direct mail budgets. Other selected rate changes are being felt on priority mail and express mail.

Margaret Lawrence Denton, Esquire, president and chief operating officer of DM Partners said, "The online postage estimator is easy to use, quick and less complicated than other postage calculation products. It allows companies to quickly estimate the cost of postage at any stage of a direct mail campaign; thus allowing them to make more strategic decisions regarding size, postal class and sorting options, weight, type of creative and number of pieces mailed per campaign." The postage estimator also includes a glossary of direct mail terms for the less experienced direct marketer.

The DM Partners Postage Estimator is available at www.dm-partners.com. It is as easy as clicking on the Postage Estimator button and entering your e-mail address as your password then inputting basic mail specifications. After a few steps, the user receives the postal rate range. Users should keep in mind that the actual postage costs will be based on the saturation of the mailing distribution since higher discounts are available for mail that drops in a higher concentration of zip codes. Direct marketers also incur postage surcharges for irregular sizes and shapes of mailings.

DM Partners (http://www.dm-partners.com) provides database systems for direct marketing campaigns, produces targeted mailing pieces for precise lead generation and crucial response fulfillment, and manages back end support and analysis for customers' data driven direct marketing programs. Celebrating their 10th anniversary this month, a three-person operation has evolved into a 25-person full-service database management and letter shop with offices in Pennsylvania and Connecticut. Clients include direct users such as Rodale Press, First Trust Bank, and Mutual of Omaha and producers such as direct marketing advertising agencies and printers throughout the United States.

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