Soaring Adventures of America, Inc. Launches The High Performance Glider Package for Two This Holiday Season in Response to Increased Demand for Adven

PRWEB) December 18, 2007 -- Soaring Adventures of America, Inc. introduced the High Performance Glider Package for Two People last week in response to increased customer demand this holiday season for adventure gifts. The package includes two thirty-minute rides where each passenger gets to take a turn at the controls and experience what it is like to be a glider pilot.

Soaring Adventures of America Founder and President, Robert Wilkinson, went into this holiday season knowing that the new glider ride package would appeal to the growing number of consumers who are looking for adventure gifts. "Throughout this year, we heard from more and more customers who were looking for a hands-on flying experience. With thirty minutes of airtime for each of the two passenger, they are really going to get the feel for piloting a glider. It's going to make an exciting holiday gift," said Wilkinson.

The High Performance Glider Package for Two People is a natural extension to the current line of hot air balloon rides, glider rides and tandem skydiving rides offered by Soaring Adventures of America at 200 Certified Sport Flying Centers across the country. The total cost of the package for two people including flight certificate shipping and handling is $262.90.

Because adventure gifts are not at the top of everyone's wish list, Soaring Adventures features two other glider ride packages where the passengers can just sit back and enjoy the view. In addition, customers looking for a calm and peaceful experience have the option of purchasing Soaring Adventures' classic holiday gift offering, hot air balloon rides. Early sales of the new glider package are very promising, reports Wilkinson. "It's the perfect gift for couples who are difficult to shop for."

For more information on the High Performance Glider Package for Two People, call Soaring Adventures of America, Inc. at (800) 762-7464. Or visit the company's website at http://www.800Soaring.com

Founded in 1980, Soaring Adventures of America, Inc. is the largest and most trusted recreational aviation network in the country providing hot air balloon rides, soaring glider rides and tandem skydiving rides at 200 Certified Sport Flying Centers across the country. 300,000 rides. 100% Safety Record.

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Hedge Funds Have A Place - Hedge Fund Investing Tips From Papamarkou Asset Management

New York, NY (PRWEB) December 18, 2007 - Sophisticated investment portfolios of qualified individual investors deserve an allocation to properly researched hedge funds, says Thorne Perkin, Vice President of Papamarkou Asset Management (www.papamarkou.com).

With the recent Subprime mortgage fallout, coupled with a softening housing sector and generally turbulent markets, investors have been taken for a wild ride.

Focusing on absolute return, as opposed to relative return, and generally having lower correlation to the broad indexes, hedge funds have historically out performed traditional stock and bond portfolios in these times of high volatility. "This out performance means higher cumulative returns and less portfolio volatility", says Perkin.

"Take a page from the smart money out there, the large institutional investors with billions of dollars at risk who employ teams of analytical investment talent", says Perkin, "it's not by coincidence that these institutions already have large allocations to hedge funds". In fact, many of the largest and best performing endowments, including Harvard and Yale, have been steadily increasing their exposure to the alternatives asset class including hedge funds.

Perkin explains that Papamarkou Asset Management's outlook for the hedge fund asset class looks generally positive. "As risk gets re-priced and spreads increase, hedge funds are likely to benefit from their nimble ability to capture opportunities within certain markets and sectors". Hedge funds are not tied to individual indexes like mutual funds and traditional long-only equity funds. In times of uncertainly, hedge funds can actively manage risk and restructure the portfolio to avoid suffering losses from direct market exposure. Mutual funds can not.

Perkin warns however that "hedge fund investing is not without risk". Hedge funds are complex vehicles which typically have lock ups and they are less regulated than mutual funds. In addition, the use of leverage in many hedge funds combined with investments in illiquid securities can create the potential for losses.

It is important to diversify with several managers to mitigate risk and sector/strategy overexposure. Further, says Thorne Perkin, "the hedge fund manager selection process is crucial. Extensive due diligence should be performed before investing with any manager to determine if the prospective fund has the team, skill set and discipline to execute their strategy".

For most investors this research process requires the help of experienced professionals who comprehend the investment method and risk management necessary to successfully run a hedge fund. Advisors can help their clients thoroughly understand an investment and have the ability to choose and access attractive, but often closed, opportunities. This access is important, as top performing hedge funds typically have limited availability and selectively choose their investors.

In summary, while the media lambasts hedge funds for being high risk investments, historical records demonstrate otherwise. Though past performance is no guarantee of future results and hedge funds are not for every investor, it is clear that the sophisticated portfolio aiming to achieve superior risk adjusted returns over the long term should highly consider a diversified allocation to properly researched hedge funds.

Thorne Perkin is a Vice President for Papamarkou Asset Management (www.papamarkou.com), an independent SEC registered investment advisor based in New York, NY. Papamarkou Asset Management, founded in 1982, advises the management of several billion dollars for its high net worth US and International client base.

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BookSwim Saves Christmas Through Online Book Rental

Monroe, NJ (PRWEB) December 18, 2007 -- BookSwim.com, America's only hardcover & paperback online book rental service, has introduced e-gift cards to relieve holiday stress.

With Christmas banging on our door like an angry downstairs neighbor, we're all feeling the pressure to get to the store, fight the crowds (metaphorically, we hope), and find gifts that show we care. After waiting on just one line at the local bookstore (and feeling the pain of the sub-total), shoppers are wishing there was a better way. Luckily, BookSwim has the holiday blues in its crosshairs.

BookSwim.com's book rental service holiday gift cards provides gift-givers with the comfort of shopping from home, while ensuring that the subscription they give will never be re-gifted and certainly won't become moot by December 26th.

An unlimited monthly plan is cheaper than purchasing a single new hardcover and subscribers manage their own online rental pool, so they'll always get books they want, shipped free both ways. Like Netflix, when subscribers finish a batch of books, they simply drop them in the mail the next books from their rental pool get shipped. BookSwim offers nearly 200,000 titles, unlimited books per month, no due dates and no late fees, ever.

BookSwim.com even plants evergreens for every gift card sold this holiday season, through a partnership with EcoLibris.net, so it really is the gift that keeps on giving when dreaming of a "Green Christmas". Contributing to reforestation efforts throughout Central America and Africa, Eco-Libris aims to balance out virgin paper used in book printing production. Encouraging renting rather than buying, BookSwim co-founder, Shamoon Siddiqui, touts the book service as "a great way for subscribers to limit their carbon footprint", while co-founder, George Burke, adds, "It's both good conscience and good business to take care of the earth."

About BookSwim Corporation
BookSwim http://www.bookswim.com, launched in May, 2007, is the first and only online paperback and hardcover book rental library club allowing subscribers to rent books, with free home shipping, both ways, no due dates or late fees. BookSwim provides book rental service nationwide, from new releases, to classics, bestsellers and children's books. Founded by college friends, Shamoon Siddiqui and George Burke, BookSwim subscription plans start at under $15 per month and allow as many as 11 books borrowed at a time. Members can even buy books they fall in love with.

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Truck Owners Get Hitched With Attitude New Product Marries Form and Function

Mansfield, TX (PRWEB) December 18, 2007 -- Getting 'hitched' gets a whole new meaning with the edgy new truck accessory Hitch Hands. Shaped like a human hand, Hitch Hands are decorative hitch covers that plug easily into any standard 2" receiver. They can be posed in an endless variety of positions to communicate a variety of visual messages, from Hook 'em Horns to a carefully positioned single finger.

"Hitch Hands are the best way I know to deliver a message by hand," jokes Texas entrepreneur Jay Van Zandt. "They're a one-of-a-kind truck accessory that an owner can use to dress up a 'naked' receiver when it's not in use." Van Zandt is the visionary president of Mr. Van's LLC, a company dedicated to the development and marketing of leading edge products and innovative merchandise including Hitch Hands.

Since its debut last month, the novelty hitch cover has helped truck owners safely send outrageous 'hand signals' to other drivers on the road without ever letting go of the steering wheel.

Handy Success
Sales have been brisk since Hitch Hands was first launched in December of 2007. "What on Earth" catalog took immediate notice of this unique product and placed Hitch Hands into their Christmas 2007 catalog. Van Zandt says the success came as no surprise. "Standard hitch covers can't compare to Hitch Hands," he says with pride. "We give drivers a whole new way to flip the bird when they're on the road."

Hitch Hands is the latest entry in a robust automotive aftermarket. Repairs account for a large segment of the $267.6 billion aftermarket industry (Source: Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association). It is customization however ... with gadgets and gear ... that excites consumers. "The 'Me Generation' that cut its teeth on fast food and 'have it your way' wants to put a personal stamp on their cars and trucks," observes Van Zandt. "They're spending more time behind the wheel and want to enjoy their vehicle inside and out."

So do their children and their grandchildren. According to results from the most recent U.S. Census, an American's daily commute last about 24.3 minutes in 2003. But the study reports an increase in 'extreme commutes of more than 50%.

Van Zandt reports that buyers call Hitch Hands "fun and functional" and notes that, "Everyone wants to 'pimp' their ride these days." He is referring to the explosion of reality TV shows including Overhaulin' and Pimp My Ride, that have changed the way many people view their vehicles. "The mode of transportation we choose says something about us," observes Van Zandt. "Hitch Hands add to the conversation."

To help vehicle owners go one step beyond in customizing their trucks and other family vehicles, the product website (www.hitchhands.com) offers Hitch Hands decals as well as locking hitch pins. "We're a one-stop shopping destination for people looking to join the Hitch Hands Nation," says Van Zandt.

"We're small in numbers now, but we're growing ... five fingers at a time."

The MSRP for Hitch Hands is $39.95. For additional details, to place an order, or to learn about distributorship opportunities, please visit www.hitchands.com or contact Jay Van Zandt at info@hitchands.com

About Hitch Hands
Hitch Hands is a novelty trailer hitch accessory. It is the flagship product of Mr. Van's LLC, a family owned and operated company in Mansfield, Texas. Mr. Van's develops and markets innovative products, including Hitch Hands-themed stickers and locking hitch pins to make installation easy. Mr. Van's LLC is also a proud member of SEMA. Hitch Hands are available for sale on the Internet and a few major catalogs. Additional catalogs and brick-and-mortar retailers are actively sought. For addition information, please visit http://www.hitchands.com or contact Jay Van Zandt at jay@hitchands.com

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Experts Make Home AC Repair Easy for You

Nashville, TN (PRWEB) December 18, 2007 -- In these times when we are all looking for a way to reduce our carbon footprint, there is no better way than to improve the efficiency of the highest energy consuming appliance in your home, that's right, solar and wind power have enormous upfront costs but upgrading or properly maintaining your home air conditioning and heating system is the only improvement you can make that will not only pay for itself, but actually makes you money while saving the planet.

Home Central AC Repair is one of the most costly problems faced by homeowners: now there is help. HowToRepairAirConditioners.com has taken the mystery out of repairing the most expensive appliance in your home with their newly revised ebook Air Conditioning and Heating Repair made easy, these experts have taken the fear out of one of the most frightening service calls any homeowner will ever make.

This clearly written and informative product complete with pictures and graphs of typical systems will greatly aid any do it yourselfer in repairing there home air conditioning system with the latest in technological help from how to read wiring diagrams to basic troubleshooting guidelines.

"Air Conditioning and Heating Repair Made Easy will help any do it yourselfer who never wants to make another service call," said Mike Newberry, chief author. With 25 years experience in the home comfort business he's seen it all and he's willing to share it with you.

The purchase of the book not only gets the reader the information they need to avoid costly repair bills but includes access to special pricing for needed tools and email access to expert technical support.

For more information on this product or to ask the experts yourself you can visit http://www.howtorepairairconditioners.com/ for contact information or to receive your free "Homeowners Protection Guide".

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