LaserNetworks® acquires Quebec’s TECKNOLASER

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Leaders in printer supplies and service join forces and take Reflexion toner national

November 11, 2007, OAKVILLE - LaserNetworks®, Canada's leading print solutions company is acquiring TECKNOLASER, Quebec's leading image consultant and winner of the Government of Quebec's 2005 Environmental Phoenix Award.

TECKNOLASER, is known for its success in the recovery, collection and re-use of printer, fax and photocopier cartridges. Its methods enable over 85 per cent of the original cartridge components to be re-used in the remanufacturing process. The remaining 15 per cent is sorted and forwarded to other recycling firms.

LaserNetworks® will be rebranding its toner under the Reflexion label and through their distribution network will expand its industry leading, environmentally friendly toner products across Canada and the United States. An independent study by PE International shows that their refurbished toner cartridges reduce the carbon footprint by 75 per cent compared to new single use cartridges.

"Doing our part to ensure that we are being environmentally friendly has always been a number one priority of LaserNetworks®, says Chris Stoate, President of LaserNetworks®. "Acquiring TECKNOLASER is a natural fit."

LaserNetworks® revolutionary COST PER PAGE® program of printing and imaging fleet management services, including printers, multi-function devices, supplies and/or service on a Pay as you Print? basis, opens a myriad of opportunities for TECKNOLASER in Quebec.

For over 20 years, LaserNetworks® has been privately owned and operated by its founder Chris Stoate and has been Canada's leading print solutions company, providing print solution services, and products to virtually every sized company across Canada and continental USA including Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, major chartered banks, large law firms and virtually any customer whose demands require a local presence and central responsibility.

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For further information contact:

Peter Turkington
Strategic Communications Solutions
ON BEHALF OF LASERNETWORKS
Direct Phone: 905.901.9218
Email: pturkington@stratcommsolutions.ca

Quebec’s TECKNOLASER takes Reflexion toner national

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TECKNOLASER and LaserNetworks leaders in printer supplies and service, join forces

November 11, 2007, MONTREAL - TECKNOLASER, Quebec's leading image consultant and winner of the Government of Quebec's 2005 Environmental Phoenix Award, has joined forces with LaserNetworks®, Canada's leading print solutions company.

TECKNOLASER, is known for its success in the recovery, collection and re-use of printer, fax and photocopier cartridges. Its methods enable over 85 per cent of the original cartridge components to be re-used in the remanufacturing process. The remaining 15 per cent is sorted and forwarded to other recycling firms.

"The synergies between TECKNOLASER and LaserNetworks®' will lead to amazing growth opportunities," says Chris Stoate, President of LaserNetworks®. "It's a natural fit."

Through LaserNetworks®' distribution network TECKNOLASER will be able to expand distribution of its industry leading, environmentally friendly toner products across Canada and the United States. An independent study by PE International shows that their refurbished toner cartridges reduce the carbon footprint by 75 per cent compared to new single use cartridges.

LaserNetworks® revolutionary COST PER PAGE® program of printing and imaging fleet management services, including printers, multi-function devices, supplies and/or service on a Pay as you Print? basis, opens a myriad of opportunities for TECKNOLASER in the Quebec market.

For over 20 years LaserNetworks®, has been Canada's leading print solutions company, providing print solution services, and products to virtually every sized company across Canada and continental USA including Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, major chartered banks, large law firms and virtually any customer whose demands require a local presence and central responsibility.

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For further information contact:

Peter Turkington
Strategic Communications Solutions
ON BEHALF OF LASERNETWORKS
Direct Phone: 905.901.9218
Email: pturkington@stratcommsolutions.ca

RMC alumni to host event to Celebrate Canada’s Global Military Contribution

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Gala at the Fairmont Royal York to show support for Canadian soldiers

November 11, 2007, TORONTO – The Toronto Branch of the Royal Military Colleges Club of Canada is holding a fundraising dinner Friday, November 23, 2007 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in celebration of Canada’s global military contribution.

The Royal Military College (RMC) is a national academic institution whose sole purpose is to train Canada’s future officers for leadership roles. Many former officers can be found within business, government and academic communities in the GTA and they understand what it means as a soldier to have the support of their country. “Our role is to help keep the morale high by showing our military appreciation and support for putting their lives in the line of fire,” says Gord Clarke, President
RMC Club of Canada - Toronto Branch.

The Birchall Leadership Award, an award named for Air Commodore Leonard Birchall, a Canadian hero of World War I, will be presented to Major Danny McLeod, a man who has provided inspired leadership in war and peace as an officer and as a great sportsman and coach.
General Rick Hillier, Chief of Defence Staff, will provide the keynote address to over 500 guests. Serving members of GTA Reserve Forces will be in attendance, as will Officer Cadets from RMC. Entertainment will be provided by military bands from the Reserve Forces and RMC.

The fundraising dinner proceeds and corporate donations will benefit the Wounded Warriors Fund and establish a bursary which allows members of the Reserve Forces to attend RMC. For dinner tickets, donations or more information go to www.toronto.rmcclub.ca/leadershipdinner.htm

“As this event is about the GTA community showing their support for our military, the RMC alumni encourages civilian and corporate involvement both by sponsorship and attendance at this inaugural event,” says Clarke.

“When soldiers have been injured and are rushed to a military hospital with just the clothes on their backs, it is then that they are most vulnerable. It’s the time when they need encouragement and Canada’s support the most,” says Captain Wayne Johnson. “We are raising funds on their behalf to provide items like a ‘Wounded Warriors Pack’ containing items that will help to build the soldiers’ morale while on the road to recovery.”

The Wounded Warriors Fund was established to aid those brave men and women whose lives are forever changed by injuries sustained while on duty in places like Afghanistan. It contributes quality of life items to soldiers during their time of greatest need.

“With dinner tickets limited to 500, it’s encouraging to have corporate sponsors making donations as a show of their military support,” says Gord Clarke. “And with members of the community attending such as The Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, The Honourable Joseph A. Day, Senator and Don Cherry, TV host of Hockey Night in Canada, one of the events honourary patrons, and honorary life member of the Royal Canadian Legion, the support is overwhelming.”

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Peter Turkington
Strategic Communications Solutions
ON BEHALF OF TORONTO’S ROYAL MILITARY COLLEGES CLUB OF CANADA
Direct Phone: 905.901.9218
Email: pturkington@stratcommsolutions.ca

What-If Productions launches the Original In the Dark™ Glow Bear in time for Christmas

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Glow bear combines comfort of a night light and huggable friend

November 11, 2007, TORONTO – The most common fear amongst children is fear of the dark. Each night as the lights go out they’re left alone in the dark to face spooky shadows and creaking floorboards. For years, one of the most proven toys to calm this fear has been the teddy bear. Tim Mercer, creator of the Original In the Dark™ Glow Bear takes this reliable, fuzzy friend and gives it a glow.

Glow Bear has all the features of the common teddy bear; it is soft, warm and cuddly but has a unique feature—it glows in the dark. It needs no batteries or electrical outlet, and comes to life at night. Its glow-in-the-dark fur makes Glow Bear shine all night and when the room is dark, emits a warm and reassuring light.. When children are in need of assurance from a huggable friend at night, Glow Bear is the friend that’s most easily found.

“One of the reasons that many children dislike going to bed can be attributed to the fact that their toys are put away for the night, the adventure and fantasy are over,” says Tim Mercer, creator of In the Dark™ Glow Bear. “But with Glow Bear, children will want to go to bed because the adventure and story begins at night.”

Tim is the ultimate entrepreneur who has owned several successful businesses throughout the past 15 years. He is also an inventor who loves the toy and game industry as each invention allows him to be a kid all over again.

Eight years ago, Tim Mercer, invented a glow-in-the-dark fabric. Excited about its potential, he played around with the glow process and came up with numerous applications. The end result; Glow Bear.

“In The Dark™, Glow Bear is one of my most exciting creations because it’s a bear which is compelling to both children and adults,” says Mercer.

Presently, other products are being developed specifically designed to accompany the Original Glow Bear.

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To schedule an interview contact:

Peter Turkington
Strategic Communications Solutions
ON BEHALF OF WHAT-IF PRODUCTIONS
Direct Phone: 905.901.9218
Email: pturkington@stratcommsolutions.ca

Studies show families that eat meals together are healthier eaters

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Adolescents choose fruits and vegetables over junk food

Studies, conducted by the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, September 2007, show that there are health benefits to eating frequently together as a family. Children who have three or more family meals per week:

• Have 50 per cent less risk for substance abuse
• Are less likely to smoke
• Are less likely to use alcohol
• Experience increased dietary quality leading to a healthier body
  

“The sharing of food at meals has been a symbol of family unity, love, connections and communication,” says Mary Story PhD, RD, Professor, University of Minnesota.

After surveying over 1500 students, once in high school and later at the age of 20, the researchers found that “…eating family meals together during adolescence resulted in adults who ate more fruit, dark-green and orange vegetables and key nutrients, and drank less soft drinks.”

These facts emphasize the importance of families taking time out of their busy schedules to share a meal. Hectic schedules and busy, active lives threaten to erode adolescent health when busy families choose one of several last-minute meal solutions such as fast food or processed meals.

This same study is adamant in encouraging nutrition professionals to exhort families to have meals together as often as reasonably possible. However, for many families, it seems difficult to balance the two. After all, it takes time to prepare and eat a meal. This explains why people choose meals that need little or no preparation.

Recognizing the importance of eating together as a family unit is not new to SupperWorks, Canada’s premiere meal preparation franchise; they also understand nutrition.

“We’ve been helping families have more time together since we opened our first store – and after opening our twelfth store the trend continues,” says Joni Lien, Co-founder of SupperWorks. “In fact ‘love great food and family time,’ is one of our core messages, and was a motivating factor for establishing SupperWorks.”

“I came in… [to SupperWorks] with my son Christopher and we both had a wonderful time. Best of all, Christopher can't wait to try out everything we made,” says Monika Moravan. “I cooked the BBQ Pulled Chicken in my rice cooker overnight, he tried it for breakfast and decided to have it in a thermos for his lunch today at school. This from a kid who wouldn't eat chicken in any form other than chicken fingers!”

In a busy world with hectic, conflicting schedules, the less time it takes to prepare meals, the more time there is available for family. The new TBS comedy series, The Bill Engvall Show, recognizes this fact and features the family gathering at the dinner table for mealtime.

“Supperworks is definitely the best option for families who have little time to prepare meals and who find themselves eating less healthy alternatives or dining out on a regular basis,” says a regular customer of SupperWorks’ Newmarket location. “They make cooking meals easy, as each meal comes with a pre-printed label for cooking instructions and suggestions for serving.”

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For further information contact:

Peter Turkington
Strategic Communications Solutions
ON BEHALF OF SUPPERWORKS
Direct Phone: 905.901.0218
Email: pturkington@stratcommsolutions.ca