Jenny Craig Launches New Ambassadors: Dame Edna & Barry Humphries!

“Possums, Barry and I both appreciate the influence we have over our adoring public.  Just like the Beckhams, people follow and copy our every move.  And lately, well let’s be brutally honest, we’ve let ourselves go and haven’t been good role models.  I have a wardrobe full of breathtaking gowns but I have to hold my breath to wear them …only three gowns fit me these days.  When I’m on stage, I have to suck in my tummy because I fear my dress will burst at the seams.  Just like my dear friend Mel B, I’m hoping to get my pre-baby body back!   While that was many years ago the outcome should be the same with the help of JENNY CRAIG. 

“I’ve always had a nice little double chin, but recently it’s turned into a quadruple chin.  I want to live a long time and I am ready for JENNY CRAIG,” said Edna.

Barry Humphries also worries about Edna’s weight.  “We were in London recently and Edna’s looks were savaged by one critic in particular who described her as rather ‘tubby’.  Well, that was a wake up call for both of us, especially with our so-called “farewell” tour, ‘Eat, Pray, Laugh’, about to start in June.

“We want everyone to rally behind us on Jenny’s ‘Edna Forever’ campaign.  Edna is a legend; she deserves the very best.  We may be approaching our early twilight years – or as I like to call them, our ‘after lunch years’ – but Edna has some sage advice to impart regardless of your age,” said Mr Humphries.

Barry also admits he has his own problems with food and will be supporting Edna and encouraging all men to think about their health.

“I have a problem with food and I’m not ashamed to admit it.  Don’t forget, you can get help.  There’s no shame in a man getting help.  It’s a shame if you don’t!“

Find out why Edna chose JENNY CRAIG, why she has a tapeworm as a family pet and her tips for looking like a megastar by clicking here.

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Note to editors:

One of the leading weight management programmes in the US, JENNY CRAIG’s unique Mind-Food-Body approach combines delicious home delivered food with weekly one-to-one consultations. JENNY CRAIG has had more than 5 million clients over the past 10 years in US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand and launched in the UK in April 2010.

JENNY CRAIG costs from £11 per week. For more information contact 0800 088 2034 or visit http://www.jennycraig.co.uk.

For more information, contact JENNY CRAIG UK PR Manager Sam Westcott – sam.westcott@uk.nestle.com

Taking up a new hobby or sport can be quite a challenge, not only physically but on the wallet too! SportsDirect.com’s range of running gear including trainers, clothing and accessories will not only get you looking the part but will save you money on top brands. Right now you can get up to 80% off selected running gear for both men and women.

If you’re training in the evenings, hi-vis running clothing is essential to stay safe on the roads; SportsDirect.com’s hi-vis range starts from just £4.99 online and you can choose from shirts, coats and reflective accessories to be seen.

If you’re just starting out as a runner, jogger or power walker; finding your own pace and rhythm can take time. Avoid over heating during your exercise routines with the right base layer clothing. Starting from just £2, the SportsDirect.com base layer collection includes shirts and running tights to help regulate your body temperature for a more comfortable, sustainable exercise routine.

It’s not just the right clothing that can help improve your fitness regime, finding running shoes that fit well and prove their stability against the elements is another step in perfecting your training. SportsDirect.com offers a wide variety of running shoes for men and women from trusted, quality running brands such as New Balance and Karrimor. The online sportswear giants also stock speciality trail running shoes if you plan to take on a tough terrain throughout your training.

Wherever you run and however you run, SportsDirect.com’s selection of equipment and clothing will suit your ability, style and performance without breaking the bank. Log on today to find the latest deals at www.sportsdirect.com or stay up to date socially via the official Facebook and Twitter pages.

SportsDirect.com, one of the UK’s leading luggage retailers, has recently reduced its range of suitcases and luggage sets to help cut the cost of travelling. Many of the suitcases, including full suitcase sets from trusted brands such as Dunlop and No Fear now have up to 60% discount on the reference price across a variety of styles.

For families, travelling on the cheap is now even cheaper with the SportsDirect.com discount on suitcase sets, available in sets of three through to six, everyone gets their own suitcase as well as a range of hand luggage options. Suitcase sets start from just £45 online and are available for 24 hour delivery.

Solo travellers, or holiday makers who prefer to travel light can take advantage of these amazing discounts too; the No Fear four wheeled suitcase is available for just £15 and can be used as hand luggage on major British airlines including British Airways, Ryanair, BMI Baby and Virgin*.

Wherever the skies take you, packing for the trip has never been easier or cheaper thanks to the SportsDirect.com deals. Log on at www.sportsdirect.com now to find the latest deals on all luggage and travel clothing. You can also keep up to date on all the SportsDirect.com news on the official Facebook and Twitter pages.

*All information correct at time of publishing. Please check allowance regulations direct with the airline before flying.

On the evening of May 6th, the acclaimed chef, will co-host a three-hour occasion in one of the most iconic restaurants in London. The event features exquisite cocktails, intriguing taste experiments and a one-to-one personal taste consultation by Grey Goose ambassador Joe McCanta. Complete the experience by savouring The Gilbert Scott’s exceptional cooking with an optional three-course roast menu.

 EXPERIENCE SUMMARY

• A Grey Goose Le Fizz reception
• An introduction to taste with Marcus Wareing
• Tantalising taste experiments
• Intriguing amuse bouche
• A hands-on cocktail masterclass
• A one-to-one taste consultation with Joe McCanta
• Your own bespoke cocktail recipe

THE VENUE

Located at St Pancras station, the gateway to France and the home of Grey Goose, The Gilbert Scott was opened in May 2011, in the breathtaking setting of the renovated St Pancras Renaissance Hotel. Named in honour of the iconic building’s original architect, Sir George Gilbert Scott, the original menu offers a nostalgic array of British classics combining the inspiration of the historical surroundings with modern culinary innovation. The event will be held in the stunning surrounds of the elegant late night bar which is fast becoming the place to be seen in London due not only to its beautiful decor but also the bespoke menu of tempting cocktails that dare you to try them.

Tickets for the event can be booked through www.greygoosetaste.com

Ajay Shrestha - Domino's National Driver Of The Year

Beating stiff competition from Domino’s stores across the UK and Ireland, Ajay was awarded the title for his hard work and dedication to ensuring that customers receive piping hot pizza and his commitment to helping look after the safety of his fellow delivery drivers.

Ajay has worked for Domino’s on Uxbridge Road for almost two years.  His positive attitude, excellent safety record and sheer love for the brand make him a joy to have around.  His franchisee describes
him as polite, enthusiastic, honest and reliable.  He is always ready to help new drivers and is a big fan of Domino’s wobble boarding.  With 2,500 safe delivering hours under his belt and customers talking
of his courteous and helpful manner it is no wonder he is this year’s winner.

Ajay Shrestha, Domino’s Delivery Driver of the Year, said: “I am delighted to win this award. Delivering pizza in all weathers and driving conditions can be a challenge but the smile you get from a customer when you knock on their door makes it all worthwhile. I thoroughly enjoy my job and to be crowned Delivery Driver of the Year is a fantastic achievement.”

Sarmah Shakarchi, franchisee for the Shepherds Bush store said: “We are all very proud of Ajay.  It is a tough competition, so for him to win makes us all very happy.  He is a real asset to our team and is always professional, providing first class customer service.  He really deserves this award.”

Domino’s Pizza’s annual awards recognise the franchisees and in-store teams from the company’s 732 stores in the UK, Ireland and Germany.

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Notes to Editors:
Domino’s Pizza UK & IRL plc is the leading player in the fast-growing pizza delivery market and holds the exclusive master franchise to own, operate and franchise Domino’s Pizza stores in the UK, the Republic of Ireland and Germany. The first UK store opened in Luton in 1985 and the first Irish store opened in 1991. In April 2011, the Group acquired a majority stake in the exclusive master franchise to own, operate and franchise Domino’s Pizza stores in Germany.

As at 25 March 2012, there were 732 stores in the UK, Republic of Ireland and Germany. Of these, 580 stores are in England, 49 are in Scotland, 28 are in Wales, 19 are in Northern Ireland, one is on the Isle of Man, one is a mobile unit, 48 are in the Republic of Ireland and six are in Germany.

Founded in 1960, Domino’s Pizza is one of the world’s leading pizza delivery brands. Through its primarily franchised system, Domino’s Pizza operates a global network of more than 9,350 Domino’s Pizza stores in 70 international markets. Domino’s Pizza has a singular focus – the home delivery of pizza, freshly made to order with high quality ingredients.

Customers in the UK can order online at www.dominos.co.uk, customers in the Republic of Ireland can order online at www.dominos.ie and customers in Germany can order online at www.dominos.de. In addition, mobile customers can order by downloading Domino’s free iPhone, iPad, Android and Windows Phone 7 apps.

For more information, please contact:
The Domino’s Pizza Press Office
Domino’s Pizza Group Ltd
Tel: 01908 580732
E: pr@dominos.co.uk

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• Local Enterprise Partnership to deliver series of presentations at business collaboration event

Berkshire, 2nd April 2012. The Thames Valley Berkshire Local Enterprise Partnership (TVB LEP) today released the names of the TVB LEP speakers who will present at the ‘Collaborating for Growth Business Show 2012’, a one day event to encourage business growth and collaboration in the Thames Valley, which will take place on 18th April from 8.00 am to 6.00 pm at the Madjeski Stadium.

The TVB LEP speakers will present on the following topics:

• Steve Lamb, Chair of the TVB LEP, will offer a global perspective on Thames Valley Berkshire’s economy and the importance of inward investment in the region.
• Ruth Bagley, Chief Executive of Slough Borough Council, will deliver a talk on the Western Rail Access to Heathrow (WRAtH) campaign, a simple, low cost, technically and financially deliverable scheme which offers economic benefits and jobs growth to the region.
• David Knowles-Leak, Regional Chair of the Federation of Small Businesses, is presenting jointly with Anne Murdoch, Principal of West Berkshire College, on skills and education in Berkshire, sector skills gaps and improving the work readiness of those seeking employment.

A series of keynote speeches will also be delivered by the following speakers, focusing on leadership abilities and how to succeed and win in business and life:

• Steve Lamb, Chair of the TVB LEP and Senior Director of Oracle Corporation
• Marcelle Speller, OBE, Founder and Chief Executive of Localgiving.com
• Kevin Gaskell, Berkshire Entrepreneur, Explorer and Motivational Speaker recognised as a ‘top 40 leader under 40’ and Chairman to a number of companies
• Eamonn Dolan, Manager of the Reading FC Youth Academy
• Henry Hirsch, Coach at Reading Rowing Club
• Matt Rogan, Managing Director of Two Circles
• Jim McNeil, Polar Explorer and Leadership Expert

Steve Lamb, Chair of the TVB LEP comments: “This is an excellent group of speakers and the topics really underline what we here at the TVB LEP believe, that Berkshire is a great place to live, work and do business. We have three key areas of focus at TVB LEP: improving transport and communications infrastructure; increasing employment, skills and education; and maintaining and attracting inward investment. To achieve this we need businesses to get involved and help collaborate for growth. There are 42,000 SMEs in Berkshire alone and we hope all businesses, whether large or small, will join us at the 2012 Business Show.”

The presentations will take place from 9.00am to 11.30am, and from 2.00pm to 3.30pm. In between these sessions will be a series of Apprentice Workshops, showcasing work from some of the brightest and best apprentices in the Thames Valley Berkshire region and highlighting what funding is available. There will be five employer-run workshops where businesses will be on hand to tell their apprenticeship success stories.

• Henley based business, PJ Sparks Electrical Contractors Ltd will discuss why ‘Apprenticeships Are Good For Business’
• Compressor Products International will be talking about why they recruit apprentices, and the benefits they have brought to the business
• David McGill, HR Manager of construction company Kier presents on ‘Apprenticeships – From An Employers Perspective’
• IT training specialists QA Training from Slough will be addressing businesses on ‘Busting The Myths And Preconceptions About Apprenticeships’
• The National Apprenticeship Service’s Julie Rossington holds the final workshop where she will be talking about how apprenticeships can work for businesses and the government grants currently available’

The apprentice workshops will be essential for businesses interested in finding out more about taking on apprentices, where fellow business people and apprenticeship experts will be available to answer any questions they may have.

Businesses and individuals who come to the Business Show will be able to support the TVB LEP firstly by becoming a member of the TVB LEP, and secondly by signing up to voice their support for several of its key initiatives including the Western Rail Access to Heathrow (WRAtH) campaign and the drive to widen access to broadband across the region.

Organised jointly by the TVB LEP and Berkshire Media Group, the biggest independent newspaper publisher in the county, the Business Show 2012 has already filled all 50 exhibition spaces for local businesses and is anticipating in excess of 600 visitors. The show, which is free to visitors, is designed to accommodate every business professional and maximise business potential with high-level speakers, exhibitions, seminars, networking opportunities and workshops. The event is supported by key business membership organisations including the Institute of Directors for Berkshire, the Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Federation of Small Businesses.

For more information please visit http://www.bmgevents.co.uk/

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About Thames Valley Berkshire Local Enterprise Partnership

TVB LEP is business led and made up of key leaders across the business, education, the voluntary and community sector and six unitary authority areas of: Bracknell Forest, Reading, Slough, West Berkshire, Windsor, and Maidenhead, and Wokingham. For more details of the membership of TVB LEP please visit the website http://www.thamesvalleyberkshire.co.uk. Organisations interested in bidding for funds should contact Deborah Wharton or Richard Tyndall on 01628 796020. You can download a full briefing and FAQs document on Growing Places Fund via the website.

About the Berkshire Media Group

Berkshire Media Group is the county’s largest independent newspaper publisher. The Berkshire Media Group offers a portfolio of paid and free local newspapers and local websites serving a selection of markets across the Thames Valley. Newspapers in the portfolio include: Reading Chronicle, Woodley & Earley Chronicle, Reading Midweek, Bracknell & Wokingham News Series, Ascot News, Bracknell & Wokingham Midweek, The Villager, Slough & South Bucks Observer, The Royal Windsor & Maidenhead Observer, Midweek Observer and Newbury & Thatcham Chronicle

Media Contact:
Michelle Allison
C8 Consulting Ltd
Michelle@c8consulting.co.uk
+44 1189 001132

Reported on the Martha Stewardess website, twenty-five years ago, an American airline pilot, Robert Plath found that he needed a wheeled carry-on bag. So he invented the vertical bag with extendable handle and two wheels in his own garage. The device became popular and spread through the airline pilots, flight attendants and stewards to the travelling customers. This invention became known as the Rollaboard by TravelPro. Before this incredibly convenient discovery, the Chicago Tribune website reported, suitcases were towed horizontally on four wheels with a strap invented in 1970 by Bernard Sadow. Today’s travellers have a lot to be thankful for, without the vertical wheeled suitcase, our lives and suitcases would be rolling much slower, and travelling would probably be a lot squeakier!

To help you on your travels this year, the UK’s leading sportswear retailer, SportsDirect.com has a great range of suitcases and wheeled luggage to help get you on your way. Right now you can grab suitcase sets and cabin-friendly suitcases in our sale with up to 50% off selected models. Choose from trusted brands such as Dunlop, No Fear and Karrimor- all available to order online right now.

Log on to SportDirect.com to view the entire suitcase collection. You can also get deal information and news on our Facebook and Twitter pages.

Scary Spice’s Amazing 33lb Weight Loss With Jenny Craig

Just six months after the birth of her daughter, Mel has lost an impressive 33lbs and reached her goal weight of 9 stone 4lbs.

“Since Spice Girls, I’ve had three adorable baby girls and you know what, as a mum it’s ok to ask for help losing weight,” says Mel.

For Mel, it was JENNY CRAIG’S unique support system – with her personal consultant and tailored eating plans – that really made the difference.

“Us mums think we can do everything.  Well, let me tell you, calling JENNY CRAIG was the best thing I ever did.  I didn’t have to worry about planning healthy meals, preparing or measuring food or even counting points.  It was all done for me and delivered – AND I had a consultant keeping me on track.  JENNY CRAIG helped me take away the worry out of losing weight,” Mel continues.

“Now I’ve lost the weight, I feel like I can take on the world.  My energy levels have skyrocketed and my brain is firing on all cylinders.  I feel I can now be the best mum possible.”

It’s fair to say that Mel is absolutely over the moon with her new look.

“My body is not only back to the shape it used to be, I actually feel better than before because I know I have earned it; it’s not something I just woke up to and BAM – there it was.  I’ve been pregnant and exhausted with my work and had next to no sleep looking after my gorgeous baby, but JENNY CRAIG has allowed me to look after myself.”

“JENNY CRAIG  has not only been a helping hand, it’s been my saviour!” Mel said.

“Thanks to JENNY CRAIG, I can easily slide into my old jeans – the ones my 13 year old daughter Pheonix has been ‘borrowing’ for the past 15 months!  My husband Stephen is beyond excited!  He’s loving my new body and has showered me with sexy lingerie.  Girls – if you’ve got it, flaunt it to the man you love.  Don’t lose the fun – lose the weight!”

JENNY CRAIG is running a 50% special offer until April 30^th 2012, so if you want to be a yummy mummy, you can start losing weight with a two week Programme for just £38.50 a week.  Call 0800 088 2145 or visit www.jennycraig.co.uk for more information.

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For further information please contact: sam.westcott@uk.nestle.com

Note to editors:

A leading global weight loss programme, JENNY CRAIG’s unique Mind-Food-Body approach combines delicious home delivered food with weekly one-to-one consultations. JENNY CRAIG has had more than 5 million clients over the past 10 years in US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand and launched in the UK in April 2010.

JENNY CRAIG costs from £11 per week. For more information contact 0800 088 2034 or visit www.jennycraig.co.uk.

UniCredit is one of Italy’s leading banks and has a European-wide reach with nearly 10,000 branches across 22 countries. As UniCredit drives more customers to its website for online banking, Tealeaf provides the bank with unparalleled visibility into the experiences of those customers, including any struggles they encounter.

“We have always had a general idea of what customers were doing on our site, but until we started using Tealeaf, we had no idea why they were behaving in a particular way,” said Gianrico Sarracco, Interaction Design & Usability Specialist at UniCredit. “Tealeaf gives us real-time visibility into what customers actually experience as they navigate through the website so we know why customers struggle or drop off at a particular stage.”

UniCredit has already used Tealeaf to uncover an issue with its online loan application form. Using Tealeaf, UniCredit could see that customers were struggling with the wording of a particular field and were entering incorrect personal data, which led to applications being rejected. Armed with these insights, UniCredit amended the wording in the application form, which simplified the process for customers and improved the conversion rate of the applications by 30%.

“Working very closely with BitBang, one of our key strategic partners, UniCredit can now use Tealeaf to make continual improvements to the website,” said Geoff Galat, CMO at Tealeaf. “As UniCredit drives more and more customers to the site, insights from Tealeaf will provide UniCredit with the visibility required to quickly identify and eliminate sources of online customer struggle and improve the overall experience for every single customer.”

UniCredit’s Italian team is responsible for shaping best practice for website management across its entire international network. “As a global company, the challenge for us is managing web experience, usability and design so that we have a defined methodology that allows the team to answer the questions that matter,” added Gabriele Rosati, Head of Web/Interaction Design at UniCredit. ”Usability, multivariate and A/B tests as well as focus groups and surveys tell us about users’ needs and preferences but only Tealeaf allows us to actually see what is really happening on every page.”

Insights from Tealeaf will be shared with other regions including Germany, Italy, Austria and Poland to improve the website journey for all UniCredit customers.

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About UniCredit

UniCredit is a major international financial institution with strong roots in 22 European countries and an overall international network present in approximately 50 markets, with about 160,000 employees and 9,508 branches.

UniCredit benefits from a strong European identity, extensive international presence and broad customer base.

Its strategic position in Western and Eastern Europe gives the group one of the region’s highest market shares.

About Tealeaf

Tealeaf provides online customer experience management solutions and is the unchallenged leader in customer behaviour analysis. Tealeaf’s CEM solutions include both a customer behaviour analysis suite and customer service optimization suite. For organizations that are making customer experience a top priority, these solutions provide unprecedented enterprise-wide visibility into every visitor’s unique online interactions for ongoing analysis and web site optimization. Online executive stakeholders from ebusiness and IT to customer service and compliance are leveraging Tealeaf to build a customer experience management competency across the organization. Founded in 1999, Tealeaf is headquartered in San Francisco, California, and is privately held. For more information, visit www.tealeaf.com.

© Copyright 2012 Tealeaf Technology, Inc. All rights reserved. Tealeaf, the Tealeaf word and design mark, VIA, and Visibility.Insight.Answers are registered trademarks of TeaLeaf Technology, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Tealeaf CX, Tealeaf cxView, Tealeaf cxImpact, Tealeaf cxReveal, Tealeaf cxVerify, Tealeaf cxConnectand Tealeaf CX Solutions are all trademarks of TeaLeaf Technology, Inc. All other trademarks or service marks are the property of their respective holders and are hereby acknowledged.

Press Contacts:

EML Wildfire Tech PR:
Harry Cole / Mona Ghobadi
+44 (0) 20 8408 8000
tealeaf@emlwildfire.com

The Domino’s brand, which celebrates its 51^st birthday in the US this week, has stores in more than 70 international markets. Pizza lovers in the UK who are interested in joining the fun on Global Domino’s Day should visit their country’s Domino’s Pizza Facebook page at http://on.fb.me/rv8hJ0. Simply ‘like’ the page and follow the instructions to join the party and take advantage of the 50 percent off deal. The event is open to anyone with a Facebook account in participating countries.

While on the tab, Facebook users will be able to see how many fans have joined as the party circles across the globe, much like New Year’s Eve. The event will launch for Japanese customers at 7 a.m. PST on December 7, with the party continuing until the United States places its last orders at 11:59 p.m. PST on December 8. Domino’s is also encouraging fans to join in the fun on Twitter using #GlobalDominosDay.

“We’re delighted to be taking part in the first ever Global Domino’s Day,” said Simon Wallis, sales and marketing director of Domino’s Pizza in the UK and ROI. “As an international brand, Domino’s is proud of its global presence and we really appreciate our customers around the world. We’re excited to be able to unite five million Domino’s Pizza Facebook fans, representing 19 different countries, with the same special offer and look forward to our UK fans joining in alongside their international pizza loving counterparts.”

Join Global Domino’s Day on December 8, 2011 at Facebook – www.facebook.com/DominosPizza.

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Terms and conditions apply to the 50% deal – see online for details. The 50% off deal is available on December 8, 2011 only.

Notes to Editors:

Domino’s Pizza UK & IRL plc is the leading player in the fast-growing pizza delivery market and holds the exclusive master franchise to own, operate and franchise Domino’s Pizza stores in the UK and the Republic of Ireland. The first UK store opened in Luton in 1985 and the first Irish store opened in 1991. In April 2011, the Group acquired a majority stake in the exclusive master franchise to own, operate and franchise Domino’s Pizza stores in Germany

As at 25 September 2011, there were 702 stores in the UK, Republic of Ireland and Germany. Of these, 553 stores are in England, 47 are in Scotland, 28 are in Wales, 19 are in Northern Ireland, one is on the Isle of Man, one is a mobile unit, 49 are in the Republic of Ireland and four are in Germany.

Founded in 1960, Domino’s Pizza is one of the world’s leading pizza delivery brands. Through its primarily franchised system, Domino’s Pizza operates a global network of more than 9,350 Domino’s Pizza stores in 70 international markets. Domino’s Pizza has a singular focus – the home delivery of pizza, freshly made to order with high quality ingredients.

Customers in the UK can order online at www.dominos.co.uk and customers in the Republic of Ireland can order online at www.dominos.ie. In addition, mobile customers can order by downloading Domino’s free iPhone, iPad and Android apps.

For more information, please contact:

The Domino’s Pizza Press Office

Domino’s Pizza Group Ltd

Tel: 01908 580654

E: pr@dominos.co.uk

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