Local Financial Firm Sheds Light in The Dark Financial Climate

HOUSTON (Sharewellnewswire.com)  September 5, 2012 - As the economy continues to take center stage in the political arena, local financial services firm, Larry Kushner of Cornerstone Wealth Management Group, is hoping to act as a guiding light for business owners, retirees and families planning to reach fiscal goals regardless of financial uncertainties.

Recently, Kushner of Cornerstone Wealth Management Group’s broker-dealer, NEXT Financial Group Inc. (NEXT) was voted Broker-Dealer of the Year *by its advisors in Investment Advisor magazine annual competition. As one of the firm’s 800 advisors, Kushner believes, “NEXT genuinely helps us help our customers gain clarity in a foggy fiscal environment,” said Kushner. “At Cornerstone Wealth Management Group, we understand the common worries and fears directly associated with people’s financial situation, especially when they are accompanied by the economic disarray affecting our nation’s economy. However, both myself and other associated NEXT representatives are confident in our abilities to help clear the cloud of confusion and open a pathway toward success.”

With the unprecedented eighth win for the independent broker-dealer, NEXT representatives are more ready and able to spread awareness about their services in local communities with the support of NEXT on their side and an unwavering self-assurance that they can make a difference.

“The time for our industry and for financial service representatives to step up to the plate and get on base for small business owners is now,” said Kushner. “One of the best ways we can help our economy is by helping small business owners, retirees and families plan accordingly for their financial future. We are one of the greatest assets our communities have, and it is our responsibility as investment professionals to assist them in any way possible.”

Cornerstone Wealth Management Group serves the community by offering sound financial advice, investment planning opportunities and wealth management services. The company strives to help local community members meet their goals and experience an unexpected level of success. For more information, visit their website 

at www.cornerstonewmg.com.

*Based on a poll of registered representatives conducted by Investment Advisor magazine. Broker/ Dealers rated highest by their representatives are awarded “Broker-Dealer (B-D) of the Year.”

Securities offered through NEXT Financial Group, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. Cornerstone Wealth Management Group LLC is not an affiliate of NEXT Financial Group Inc. Cornerstone Wealth Management Group, 100 Pearl Street -14th Floor, Hartford, CT. 860-946-4392.

Contact Info:
http://www.cornerstonewmg.com

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Beer Brewing Dates Back to the Middle Ages – Edmond Masjedi to Join the Industry

Los Angeles, CA (Sharewellnewswire.com) September 5, 2012 – Edmond Masjedi, Los Angeles entrepreneur and businessman, is producing Papas Beer, a new, quality beer that will be available to the public at a low price.

Ale is one of the oldest beverages humans have produced, dating back to at least the 5th millennium BC. There are many interesting and unusual facts from around the world surrounding the world’s oldest beverage.

· In the Middle Ages, clean water was often difficult to find. Many people chose to drink beer instead because the boiling process and the alcohol made it safer than water.

· Beer was part of the daily diet of Egyptian Pharaohs over 5,000 years ago. Then, it was made from baked barley bread, and was also used in religious practices.

· Monasteries were some of the first organizations to brew beer as a trade. Monks built breweries as part of their efforts to provide food, shelter and drink to various travelers.

· Beer was one of the most common drinks during the Middle Ages and was consumed daily by all social classes where grape cultivation was difficult or impossible.

· Beer also provided a considerable amount of the daily calories in the northern regions of Europe.

· A disaster called “The London Beer Flood” occurred in 1814 at a brewery located among the poor tenements. More than 323,000 gallons (1,470,000 liters) of beer burst out and washed into the streets drowning eight people.

· Beer is the best means of rodent control in Zambia. They use a bowl of milk mixed with beer. Drunken rodents have no resistance and can easily be collected.

· Chemical tests of ancient pottery jars reveal that beer was produced about 7,000 years ago in what is today Iran.

· In certain Polish cities, a “beer bell” was used – the bell’s tinkling in the city allowed pubs to open.

In modern society, the brewing industry is a global business, consisting of several dominant multinational companies and many thousands of smaller producers. Edmond Masjedi, will soon join the world’s brewers, with the launch of the highly anticipated affordable new beer, Papas Beer.

Contact Info:
Edmond Masjedi
eddiemasjedi@aol.com
http://www.edmondmasjedi.com/
5021 Adams Place
Suite 136, Plano TX 08807

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The Kid Orange Tech Provides Interactive Classroom Technology At Kids ‘R” Kids of North Sugar Land

Boca Raton, FL (Sharewellnewswire.com) September 4, 2012 – Kid Orange Tech, premier provider of educational technology solutions for 21st century kids, announced today that it has installed interactive classroom technology, powered by ABCmouse.com, at Kids ‘R” Kids of North Sugar Land.

Sue and Lonnie Hutson, owners of Kids ‘R” Kids of North Sugar Land, made the decision to install Kid Orange Tech interactive classroom technology because it provides an unprecedented method for engaging parents in their children’s education on a daily basis. Touchscreen interactive learning centers deliver ABCmouse.com’s 3500+ learning activities for use in Kids ‘R” Kids of North Sugar Land’s classrooms, and classroom-linked home accounts enable parents to guide their children through the same activities at home via an array of hardware options, including tablet computers and other mobile devices.

“We strive to stay ahead of trends with all teaching methods in our school,” said Lonnie Hutson. ‘The Kid Orange Tech/ABCmouse.com solution gives us the perfect tool set to provide standards-based educational tools for home use, delivered on devices our families already use, such as smart phones and tablet computers. The responsible use of technology to deliver fun and compelling learning activities gives our school a unique competitive edge.”

“We are thrilled to welcome Kids ‘R” Kids of North Sugar Land to the growing list of top tier preschools that have adopted our interactive classroom toolset to support the curriculum already established in their school,” said Glen Sloan, Kid Orange Tech’s Senior Vice President. “By adopting our solution they have recognized the substantial value Kid Orange and ABCmouse.com provide by linking classrooms to living rooms through the technology that is pervasive in American society.”

About Kid Orange Tech

Kid Orange Tech provides educational solutions for 21st century kids by supporting educators and parents in implementing technology responsibly into children's lives. We believe technology has the ability to enrich a child's life when used as an additional learning tool and is not intended to replace traditional play or an existing school curriculum.

About Kids ‘R” Kids of North Sugar Land

Kids ‘R’ Kids North Sugar Land provides a secure, nurturing, and educational environment for children ages 6 weeks - 12 years to bloom into responsible, considerate, and contributing members of society. Kids ‘R’ Kids North Sugar Land is a Nationally Accredited preschool that has been serving the Sugar Land community for over 10 years.

FOR ALL MEDIA INQUIRIES, PLEASE CONTACT:

Kid Orange Tech                                                   Kids ‘R” Kids of North Sugar Land
433 Plaza Real Suite 275                                    Nina Patel
Boca Raton, FL 33432                                         1118 S. Hwy 6 
Sugar Land, TX  77498                                        kidsrkidssugarland@yahoo.com                            885-891-1400 x 801                                             832-259-3421
media@kidorangetech.com                                            

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THE AFFAIR – Bow Ties & Pumps

Fashion & Dance Showcase Benefit for Homeless GLBTQI Youth in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sharewellnewswire.com) September 4, 2012 –  On Sunday, September 23, 2012, the Oasis Dance Company will premier The Affair – Bow Ties & Pumps, its 2nd annual dance and fashion charitable benefit showcase in support of the homeless gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, queer, questioning & intersex (GLBTQI) youth of Washington, DC. This year’s event will showcase six new dances alongside fashion designers from MD, DC, LA and NY. The evening’s benefit show will raise funds for Transgender Health Empowerment’s (THE) Wanda Alston House and will be at held at the THEARC Theater, located at 1901 Mississippi Ave, SE in Washington, DC. There will be a Cocktail Reception sponsored by Tito’s Vodka which will include a Red Carpet hosted by radio personality and GLBTQI activist Simply Nay at 6:30 p.m., followed by the benefit showcase at 7:30 p.m. General Admission is $30 and V.I.P. Admission is $50.

In addition to the evening’s festivities, Oasis Dance Company will recognize community leaders for their distinguished service to GLBTQI youth in the DC Metropolitan area. The 2012 honorees for the evening are: 

• Drs. Dennis W. & Christine Y. Wiley –Pastors, Covenant Baptist United Church of Christ, Washington, DC
• Sampson McCormick – Comedian & LGBTQIA Advocate
• Kenya Hutton – LGBTQIA Youth Advocate
• Abdur -Rahim Briggs – President of Al Sura, Inc.
• Shi-Queeta Lee – Entrepreneur & Activist
• David Mariner – Executive Director of The DC Center
• Rev. Aaron Wade – Pastor of Community Church of Washington, DC

Also in attendance will be approximately 250 trailblazers in the industries of GLBTQI activism, fashion, entertainment, arts, business & politics as well as a tastemaker crowd of invited celebrities including Anthony Burrell & America’s Next Top Model’s Isis King & Bianca Chardei, artists, athletes and key political, philanthropic and social figures. Guests are asked to dress in their chicest bow ties and pumps which will culminate with a Best Dressed Contest. The event will boast a great mix of food, libations and entertainment & fashion. Tickets can be purchased at http://www.thearcdc.org.

For more information on this event and sponsorship opportunities, please visit http://oasisdanceco.com/Events.html

For press credential request for this event, please visit http://www.dlomnimedia.com/mediarequest.htm.

About THE Wanda Alston House:
Transgendered Health Empowerment’s Wanda Alston House is the first and only housing program in Washington D.C. that is solely dedicated to offering pre independent living services to homeless LGBTQ youth ages 16-24. Each young person is assigned a life skills counselor who works each day on issues related to employment/vocational training, housing, and other issues as needed. Each young person is housed in their room and reside in a house with an advocate with extensive experience with housing and LGBTQIA youth issues. For more info visit www.wandaalstonhouse.org

About Oasis Dance Company:
Founded in 2003, The OASIS Dance Company is a community dance group based in the Washington, DC National Capitol Region that is committed to making dance a meaningful experience for all. OASIS combines all forms of dance to create an eclectic performance that captivates and rouses the senses of the audience. The company participates in diverse performances, including local and national parades, talent competitions, TV appearances, music videos, tours, and pep rallies. For more info visit: www.oasisdanceco.com

About LLEWMORC MEDIA & PRODUCTION AGENCY: 
LLEWMORC Media & Production Agency is a full service marketing firm specializing in media, public relations, events management/production, small/start up business development, product development/artist management, crisis management and advertising. We maintain practice areas in fashion, arts & culture, nightlife & entertainment, restaurant & dining, business, politics, nonprofit/philanthropic/community organizations and celebrity/high profile individuals. Headquartered in Washington, DC, LLEWMORC Agency is known for implementing creative and customized public relations programs designed to impact a client’s specific business goals and objectives. For more info visit www.llewmorcagency.com

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Contact Info:
Howard Cromwell
202-642-3221
llewmorc_agency@dlomedia-inc.com
http://oasisdanceco.com/
LLEWMORC Media & Production Agency

Source: http://www.sharewellnewswire.com/the-affair-bow-ties-amp-pumps-fashion-2651.htm/#ixzz25Uw2IfQ5

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Why Beer-Drinkers Love To Drink Beer -- Edmond Masjedi Has It Figured Out

Los Angeles, CA (Sharewellnewswire.com) Spetember 3, 2012 – Edmond Masjedi, a Los Angeles real-estate developer and respected business will soon be launching the highly anticipated low-cost quality beer, Papas Beer. Whether you are at a crowded, noisy sports bar with your buddies, or at home on your couch quietly sipping a brew after a hard day at work, Edmond Masjedi knows that people everywhere love to drink beer.

Drinking beer is a great way to celebrate and is consumed for just about any occasion we can dream up. Beer is enjoyed everywhere – sporting events, restaurants or bars, festivals, carnivals, rodeos, back-yard barbeques, weddings, movie theaters, or at home. The best reasons why we love to drink beer, according to various Top-10 Lists, are as follows:

Top 10 Reasons Why People Love to Drink Beer

No. 10 – Because it tastes so good! (Nothing can beat a cold beer at the end of the day!);

No. 9 – Beer is good for your health (it improves blood circulation, is full of fiber and vitamins, and some claim may prevent strokes);

No. 8 – Beer helps you to relax and reduces stress;

No. 7 – Beer cures insomnia (and possibly even heart break);

No. 6 – Makes you think you can dance (the running man anyone?);

No. 5 – Beer increases confidence and makes you think you are more attractive than you actually are;

No. 4 – Beer magically makes women look like models;

No. 3 – Annoying, boring or shy people have a shot at becoming the life of the party;

No. 2 – Sports games need to be watched with a beer in your hand;

No. 1 – Beer takes away body pain.

Most people don’t need a reason to drink beer beyond the fact that they like beer. For those looking for a reason to drink beer, just pick one off the above list or come up with your own – and drink up.

Look for Papas Beer, to be launched into the beer-market in the near future. So, if you want to clink a bottle with a friend or pop-open a cold can of beer to relax, Edmond Masjedi, Entreprenuer, says Papas Beer will be a beer everyone will enjoy.

Contact Info:
Edmond Masjedi
eddiemasjedi@aol.com
http://www.edmondmasjedi.com/
5021 Adams Place
Suite 136, Plano TX 08807

Source: http://www.sharewellnewswire.com/why-beerdrinkers-love-to-drink-beer-edmond-masjedi-has-it-figured-out-2648.htm/#ixzz25Ut1JE7i

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NEXT Financial Group Inc. Wins Broker Dealer of the Year

HOUSTON (Sharewellnewswire.com) August 31, 2012 - Investment Advisor magazine named NEXT Financial Group Inc. (NEXT) as Broker-Dealer of the Year* for an unprecedented eighth time for the Division III category.

“We are both overwhelmed and honored to have been voted by our representatives as Broker- Dealer of the Year,” said Barry G. Knight, president of NEXT. “As a company committed to helping our representatives not only create but implement their visions, we are humbled to know our collective efforts are impacting our representatives positively.”

To win Broker-Dealer of the Year*, financial advisors associated with the firm vote in an industry poll. The advisors are asked to rank their broker-dealer on various service aspects and department efficiencies. In addition to NEXT’s unprecedented eighth win, for the past 12 years of participating in Investment Advisor’s Broker-Dealer of the Year survey, NEXT has never finished lower than third place, accumulating a 12-year record of eight first place finishes along with three second place wins and one third place.

“Every year we try to exceed our own expectations when helping our representatives reach their goals,” said Knight. “Serving this group of individuals is rewarding enough and we will continue improving our ability to enhance their potential for the success they so rightly deserve.”

NEXT is an independent Houston-based broker-dealer that was founded in 1999 on the principles of vision, values and voice. The company is governed by the voice of its representatives and serves the needs of their businesses by supplying resources and capital. To learn more about NEXT, please visit www.nextfinancial.com.

Securities offered through NEXT Financial Group Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. NEXT Financial Group Inc. is located at 2500 Wilcrest Dr., Houston, TX 77042. For more information call 888-876-6398.

*Based on a poll of registered representatives conducted by Investment Advisor magazine. Broker- dealers rated highest by their representatives are awarded “Broker-Dealer (B-D) of the Year.

Contact Info:
Michelle Tortorella
mtortorella@nextfinancial.com
www.nextfinancial.com
NEXT Financial Group, Inc. 
Houston, TX

Source: http://www.sharewellnewswire.com/next-financial-group-inc-wins-broker-dealer-of-the-year-2618.htm/#ixzz25DCbbvpk

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AusTex Oil’s Well Development Program on Track at Snake River

•Cletus #20-5 well has reached TD of 4,772 feet •Multiple intervals with hydrocarbons recorded •Drilling to commence on Blubaugh #20-2 well •10th vertical well to spud in coming days •New horizontal wells under active construction

Irvine, California (Sharewellnewswire.com) August 31, 2012 - United States focused oil & gas produer AusTex Oil Limited (ASX: AOK, OTCQX: ATXDY) is pleased to update shareholders on its well development program at the company’s 100% owned 5,500 acre Snake River Project in Kay County, Oklahoma.

In line with the company’s strategy of drilling two new wells each month until Devcember of this year, AusTex is pleased to confirm the Cletus #20-5 in the East Tonkawa Production Hub has reached total depth. Also, spudding of the Blubaugh #20-2, also in the East Tonkawa Production Hub, will occur in the next few days.

Cletus #20-5 well

Drilling on the Cletus #20-5 well successfully reached Total Depth of 4,772 feet. Sample and logs confirmed multiple intervals with hydrocarbons present including the Tonkawa Sand, Cleveland Sand, Layton Sand, Mississippi Lime, Woodford Shale and Wilcox Sand.

Casing has been set and the well will be completed for oil production from the Mississippi Lime interval. The well encountered multiple intervals of porosity within the 340 gross feet of Mississippi Lime intersected including 2 distinct “chert/chat” sections.

Blubaugh #20-2 well

The rig has moved onto the location of the #20-2, also located in the Production Hub 2 area. The well is expected to spud in the next few days and it be the 10th vertical well drilled on the Snake River Project. The #20-2 is targeting the Mississippi Lime interval with an expected TD of 4,800 feet.

Executive Chairman Richard Adrey said: “Our program of drilling two wells each month between now and December is on-track and progressing to plan. As we have previously stated, increasing production from current levels of 300 boepd is our key objective at this time, and our well development program ensures we can substantially grow current production from these levels.

“AusTex is also assessing additional horizontal well participation opportunities and negotiations with interested parties are ongoing. The interest in our projects and our acreage is very encouraging, and confirms the fact that our projects have significant un-tapped value.”

AusTex will update shareholders shortly on production rates from new wells that have recently come on stream as reported in the announcement to the Australian Securities Exchange on 22 August 2012.

AusTex Oil Limited

AusTex Oil Ltd (ASX: AOK, OTCQX: ATXDY) is an Exploration and Production company that is focused on the development of oil and gas leases in the USA. The company produces oil and gas in Oklahoma and Kansas. AOK holds interests in ~26,000 net acres of oil and gas leases, including acreage in the highly prospective Mississippi Lime play in Northern Oklahoma and Kansas. AusTex’s ADRs trade at a 50:1 ratio to its Ordinary shares.

For further information please contact:

Daniel Lanskey,                                                                        Richard Adrey
Managing Director                                                                    Executive Chairman
Australia +61 408 885018                                                      USA +1 918-743-7300

Contact Info:
+61 2 9238 2363
Dan.lanskey@austexoil.com
www.austexoil.com
AusTex Oil Limited

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