Lynn Thompson, an RN out of Fort Lauderdale found that "renting a motorhome is a cost effective, more comfortable and less stressful alternative to traveling by plane." Travelers also appear to be getting very frustrated with the invasive searches, missed connections and outrageous fees when flying. "The last time I flew," said Thompson, "I had to pay $20 extra per seat so my family could sit together, then they lost my luggage for which I had to pay extra as well, and my 86 year old grandmother was singled out and publicly humiliated when an overzealous security agent became suspicious of her colostomy bag. Another time, our flight was delayed and we just sat on the tarmac for hours." Thompson also noted that she was able to save almost $2,000 by preparing their own meals in her RV, eliminating the expensive hotels and restaurants.

Industry insiders believe that the increased demand in RV travel can be attributed to an educated consumer base that is tiring of the rampant nickel and diming and stress associated with air travel. According to farecompare.com CEO Rick Seaney, "The average fare for holiday flights is up as much as 20 percent over last year." People are beginning to realize that there are other choices and they want to maximize their travel experience.

Allstar Coaches operates their fleet of luxury motorhome rentals from strategically located depots in nine states. With full kitchens, luxurious cabins and modern technology, these vehicles are equipped to exceed the expectations of even the most discerning traveler.

"Folks are starting to figure out what many motorhome enthusiasts have known for years; that the benefits of motorhome travel far outweigh the costs," says Von Isanogle, Fleet Operations manager at Allstar, "and that is contributing to increased sales. Record breaking airfares and those crazy fees are only helping to take them off the skyways and put them onto the highways."

For further information about RV and motorhome rentals in Florida contact Allstar Coaches at (866) 838-4465. More information online: www.allstarcoaches.com .

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The Company also announced that:
- A new Board of Directors and management team has been appointed.
- Second Street Capital's primary business focus will be to operate as a specialty finance company providing asset based lending to small businesses, export trading companies and small and medium sized homebuilders and developers.
- The Company effected a one-for-ten reverse split of its Common Stock effective November 18, 2011.

The Company's new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Kyle E. Meyer, acquired shares of the Company's outstanding Common Stock pursuant to the private placement. Anthony J. Caldarone, who served as the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer until the completion of the private placement, also purchased shares of Common Stock in the transaction.

The Company's Board of Directors now consists of Mr. Meyer, Mr. Caldarone, George Henderson and Maria F. Caldarone, who has served as an Executive Vice President of the Company since September 2002 and will continue in that capacity. Other members of the management team include Thomas Lunak, who will serve as President and Chief Operating Officer, Jack Rodgers and John Bock, who will serve as Executive Vice Presidents, and Laura Camisa, who has been appointed Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Camisa previously served as the Company's Chief Financial Officer from April 2004 through September 2007.

Or for more information, visit: http://www.secondstreetcap.com .

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In addition to providing the RVs, Allstar co-owners Rob Tischler and Robert Lemon assisted with planning and logistics and also doubled up as drivers for the show. “We took these coaches to so many great places, but to caravan them over the sand dunes and drive them down the beach was just over the top!” said Tischler. “Now there really are no limits where one can go with an RV,” he added.

Allstar Coaches was chosen because “they had the nicest RV rentals we could find,” said Herbert Weatherford, one of the producers of the show.

“Allstar’s staff was great and fit in seamlessly with our crew. Their expertise in RV travel and operations were invaluable to this production, and quite frankly we could not have pulled this off without them,” added Weatherford.

Television networks and film crews have been taking notice of the RV industry, cashing in on the growing popularity of RVing. RVs not only offer the public all the comforts of home while on the road, but can also serve as mobile production offices in the most remote of locations. Equipped with the latest technology and custom-designed utilizing the finest materials available, these state-of-the-art motorhomes are extremely versatile. Allstar Coaches has the perfect RV rental for virtually any taste or budget.

Allstar Coaches offers Florida RV rentals from its locations in Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, Florida. With additional RV locations in California, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Ohio, Allstar Coaches can deliver an RV to any location in the USA. For detailed RV rental pricing and information, call 866-838-4465 or visit Allstar Coaches online at www.allstarcoaches.com .

For more information on The Bachelor visit http://abc.go.com/shows/the-bachelor . “The Bachelor: On the Wings of Love” is produced by Next Entertainment in association with Warner Horizon Television.

“Our state and country are safer because of the Florida National Guardsmen and women who proudly defend our freedom alongside the rest of our nation’s military at home and overseas,” said Governor Crist. “Their heroism and honor, as well as that of their families, are examples of the remarkable selflessness in Florida’s long and distinguished history of military service.”

In addition to Fort Lauderdale, deployment ceremonies for the Florida National Guard’s 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team are being held this week in Bartow, Bonifay, Cocoa, Eustis, Hollywood, Lake City, Lakeland, Leesburg, Miami, Ocala, Orlando, Panama City, Pensacola, Pinellas Park, Sanford, Tallahassee, West Palm Beach and Winter Haven. The nearly 2,500 soldiers, many of whom already have combat experience, are deploying for a year-long mission in Kuwait and Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. They will be responsible for various security missions, including providing convoy security for coalition forces entering and departing Iraq. Prior to their deployment, the soldiers will receive additional training at Fort Hood, Texas.

The 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team will join the nearly 1,000 Florida National Guard soldiers and airmen federally mobilized in the United States and overseas. Since September 2001, more than 11,000 members of the Florida National Guard have served on federal active duty in support of the ongoing war on terror. Most recently, 432 troops with the 146th Signal Battalion and nearly 70 members of the 256th Medical Company returned home, concluding year-long tours in Iraq.

Governor Crist was joined at today’s ceremony by United States Representative Ron Klein and Major General Douglas Burnett. During his remarks, the Governor expressed his profound gratitude and confidence in Florida’s servicemen and women deployed abroad and at home. He also applauded the families of Florida’s dedicated servicemembers for their selfless contributions to the freedoms enjoyed by all Americans.

The 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team is headquartered in Pinellas Park, with battalions located in Miami, Orlando and Panama City.

“Entrepreneurs in Florida’s small business community have the greatest potential for turning our economy around,” said Governor Crist. “They are such a large component of Florida’s economic strength and I remain committed to continuing to foster a business-friendly environment and keep this vital economic engine thriving and prospering.”

The Florida Small Business Development Center Network (FSBDCN) is a statewide partnership of economic development organizations, chambers, institutions of higher learning and other partners committed to the small business community in Florida. The program, funded in 1976 by the U.S. Small Business Administration and hosted by the University of West Florida, collaborates with state college and universities to aid and educate small business owners and entrepreneurs. The FSBDCN has expanded to a statewide network of 33 centers after starting with just two during its first year of operation.

The Governor applauded FSBDCN for their commitment to fostering an entrepreneurial spirit in Florida. The network provides workshops and counseling across the state for small businesses. For more information on FSBDCN please visit www.FloridaSBDC.org.

The Governor was joined by:

· Michael J. Donnelly, Owner, Beacon Management Consultants and FSBDCN’s Statewide Advisory Board Chair

· Rafael Cruz, Regional Director, SBDC in Broward

· Rosana Santos, Big Chef

· Manuel Aguiar, Mach Construction Company, Inc.

· Berry Lamy, Just for Kids Tutoring Services, Inc.

· Mark Llano, Source One Distributors, Inc.

· Norman Taylor, Director – Broward County Economic Development

· Robert Swindell , VP – Broward Alliance

· Stella Tokar , President – Miramar – Pembroke Pines Chamber of Commerce

· Norman Seavers , VP, Broward College, Economic Development and Entrepreneur Institutes

Yesterday, the Governor participated in the Greater Miami and the Beaches Hotel Association’s annual meeting. During the meeting, Governor Crist applauded the economic benefits of the tourism industry to the state. Florida is home to more than 1.9 million small businesses, many of which are represented in the hospitality and construction industry. Statewide, the hospitality and construction industry contribute more than $84.3 billion to Florida’s gross state product, with nearly 128,000 businesses employing more than 1.47 million Floridians.

Governor Charlie Crist kicked off Florida Small Business Month by attending the opening of the Waldorf Astoria Orlando. The Governor will continue to highlight the impact Florida’s small businesses have on the economy and examine opportunities to help small businesses grow throughout October. This year, the American City Business Journal ranked three Florida cities among the top 20 best areas for small business vitality, including Orlando which ranked number seven. Last year, the Small Business Survival Index ranked Florida the fourth friendliest state for entrepreneurship.

“The Bed MadeEZ is a simple solution that solves a large and growing problem,” stated Sam Montross, founder and president of Cadence Keen Innovations. “The up-scaling trend in mattress manufacturing has led to a proliferation of thicker, heavier mattresses. Many of today’s mattresses are in excess of 150 lbs., creating difficulty and risk when changing linens. The Bed MadeEZ was designed to reduce the back, shoulder and neck pain associated with the repeated lifting of these heavy mattresses.”

According to Dr. Thomas Cowell, a Certified Chiropractic Physician and an active member of the Florida Chiropractic Association, “The lifting of mattresses to remove or tuck in linens combined with bending foreword and twisting puts the lower back in its weakest position and can often times aggravate the lumbar spine and the sacroiliac joint in the pelvis. The Bed MadeEZ is a unique device that can significantly reduce the physical stress on the lower back muscles while making a bed.”

Improper bed making is known to be a contributing factor in the back pain experienced by 85 percent of the population and a growing concern for the aging 78 million baby boomers, 6 million pregnant women (pregnant women are restricted to lift over 25 lbs.), and 11 million disabled adults that utilize health and mobility aids to live an independent lifestyle.

“With over 8,000 baby boomers turning 60 every day and an existing 66 million already suffering from arthritis and osteoporosis, the Bed MadeEZ is not only a much needed product for those already suffering with back pain, but it is also a good way to prevent injuries in the first place,” states Montross. “It also makes the chore much quicker and easier for those who just hate making the bed!”

Additional benefits of Bed MadeEZ include:
* Automatic lift as the device is inserted between the mattress and box spring.
* A sturdy 2-inch-wide base on which the mattress can rest after insertion, allowing plenty of room for the hands to move under the mattress to change linens.
* The ergonomically shaped, rubberized handle allows one to grasp the handle at multiple positions for maximum grip and comfort.
* The tapered, duck-bill tip tucks in linens with ease and can even be used without lifting the mattress at all.
* The tough, injection molded plastic withstands weight in excess of 250 lbs.
* The smoothly rounded surfaces ensure no tearing or damage to mattress or bedding.

Since production on the patent-pending Bed MadeEZ has begun, CKI has sold over 5,000 units.

For more information on Bed MadeEZ or other Cadence Keen Innovations products, please contact Steven Gordon at 888.222.2217 or visit www.cadencekeen.com.

About Cadence Keen Innovations

Headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Cadence Keen Innovations is a leading provider of sleep solutions and bedding accessories. Originally founded by Sam Montross as China Horse, Inc. in 1996 with the introduction of the first Bed Doubler systems, Cadence Keen Innovations offers a comprehensive line of mattress care products. In addition to Bed Doublers, CKI also designs and manufactures cutting edge waterproof mattress protectors and encasements for mattresses, pillows and box springs. Bed MadeEZ(TM) is Cadence Keen Innovation’s latest patent-pending invention, and is designed to reduce the back, shoulder and neck pain associated with the repeated lifting of heavy mattresses while making the bed. All CKI products are designed and manufactured in the U.S.A. For more information, please visit www.cadencekeen.com or call 1.888.222.2217.

Now, with increased confidence in the economy, the purse strings are finally beginning to loosen. Americans are getting back to normal. While some spending habits may have been changed forever, people still place a high value on recreation, particularly on their vacations. “Folks are moving on and making plans. People are getting back out on the road again,” Tischler added.

Allstar Coaches is reporting a whopping 124 percent increase in bookings versus last year on their Florida RV rentals and predicts a record breaking summer season. Allstar also reports their California and Pennsylvania rentals are up dramatically as well since opening additional locations in those states.

“It’s still about value,” says renter Nancy O’Keefe of Wellington, Florida. “Things may be easing, but money’s still a concern. “You’ve got to keep a keen eye out to find the best deal,” according to O’Keefe. An RV rental cuts out expensive airline tickets and overpriced hotel rooms.

Families are saving money and getting the biggest bang out of their travel dollars. RVing offers the all the comfort and convenience of home while traveling privately and avoiding the hassles of crowded airports, lost luggage and security checkpoints. When you rent an RV, getting to your destination is half the fun. O’Keefe plans to pickup her RV rental in Florida and travel the East Coast with her husband, Paul and their dog Max.

To celebrate the recent positive economic stirrings, Allstar Coaches is rolling out their “Sizzlin Summer Specials” promotion offering free miles and discounts up to 20 percent off regular rates.

For detailed information on the Sizzlin Summer Specials promotion, or for help planning an RV vacation, visit Allstar Coaches at www.allstarcoaches.com or call (866) 838-4465.

This information addresses an area of interest to thousands of people who take silver supplements for health purposes, an interest which has been largely fueled by the high-profile case of a man who turned his skin blue by consuming massive quantities of home-made colloidal silver on a daily basis for years.

According to Herbert Slavin, M.D., director of the Institute of Advanced Medicine in Lauderhill, Florida, and a member of the Committee, “This is an area where confusion and concern developed needlessly. Few things in life are as cut-and-dried as the fact that silver is completely safe when used within normal limits. The U.S. government provides a very clear guideline for the safe oral intake of silver. We’ve simply provided an easy method for applying that guideline to the safe use of any silver supplement product.”

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has a guideline called the Reference Dose (RfD) for safe limits on daily intake of silver. The EPA’s RfD guideline is specifically intended to keep a person’s intake of silver below the level that could possibly discolor the skin. The EPA emphasizes that one would have to consume much more silver than that before one would approach the levels at which any actual adverse health effects could occur.

“Anything in excess has consequences,” said Jeffrey Blumer, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Center for Drug Research, the world’s largest clinical research center for pediatric drugs, and former director of the Greater Cleveland Poison Control Center. “Common substances like table salt and aspirin are harmless with normal use, but excessive intake can become toxic and even life-threatening. With normal responsible usage, silver supplements are entirely harmless to humans.”

The Silver Safety Pyramid is based on the Committee’s Silver Safety Guideline, which recommends that a person’s intake of silver from dietary supplements be limited to 25 percent of the EPA’s recommended limit for total daily intake of silver.

It utilizes the Silver Safety Calculation, a simple mathematical formula that enables a person to easily determine how much to take of any silver-containing product to remain within the safety guidelines.

The EPA RfD guideline is expressed in terms of micrograms of silver. Virtually all silver supplements, on the other hand, are labeled in terms of parts per million (ppm), which is the concentration of silver in the water, not micrograms.

With the Silver Safety Calculation, you just plug in your pounds of body weight and the ppm of silver in whatever silver supplement you’re using, and it calculates the appropriate limits for you.

“The EPA guideline was challenging for people to use as a guide for silver supplements,” said Committee member Donald Baird, Ph.D., professor of chemistry at Nova Southeastern University and former director of the Department of Chemistry at Florida Atlantic University. “We provided the Silver Safety Pyramid to make it very easy.”

The Silver Safety Calculation is simple enough: 12 times pounds divided by ppm equals drops per day.

The Silver Safety Pyramid provides guidelines for determining safe usage limits from three perspectives:

* Daily use
* Short-term use
* Entire lifetime

“This is useful information for everyone interested in using silver for health,” Dr. Baird added. “If people follow these guidelines, they can use silver supplements while remaining fully confident they are not exposing themselves to any risks whatsoever.”

The Committee’s website includes the Silver Safety Auto-Calculator, which automatically performs the math in the Silver Safety Pyramid for you.

The site also has an Education and FAQ section, which helps clarify the meanings of terms like ppm, ionic silver, colloidal silver, and more.

The website is www.silversafety.org.

With literally thousands of inexpensive RV friendly campgrounds, state and national parks across the United States, RV renters have more choices than ever before and need not travel far from home to find their own little pieces of paradise. Many travelers who are renting these luxury vehicles opt to go regionally and as a result are saving even more money.

Rob Tischler, President of Allstar Coaches explains, “RVing has become very popular over the past few years despite the higher fuel costs. Many new RVers are discovering the lifestyle and realizing that renting an RV can be an extremely cost effective and pleasurable way to travel. Basically, it’s the more bang-for-the-buck theory taking over. When you rent a motor home you get your transportation, lodging, restaurant and entertainment all wrapped up in one package. Think of it as an all-inclusive road trip which can grow even more economical for larger families. It’s a fantastic alternative to flying and you won’t have to pay extra to take your luggage with you or to reserve a window seat.”

To save consumers even more money, a few RV rental companies are offering special savings to their customers. Allstar Coaches popular GAS-N-WHEELS promotion (www.allstarcoaches.com) gives RV renters a $300-$500 fuel rebate credit for new summer rentals and has been extended through July 31.

With RV rental locations in Florida, California, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio and opening shortly in Las Vegas and Phoenix, Allstar Coaches services the entire USA and has the ability to deliver a luxury RV rental to virtually any doorstep in America.

For detailed information on the GAS-N-WHEELS promotion or for help planning an RV adventure, contact Allstar Coaches today at 866-838-4465 or http://www.allstarcoaches.com.

Rob Tischler, President of Allstar Coaches had this to say: “With the high cost of fuel, and air fare prices blasting through the stratosphere, RV travel has never made more sense. With no airline tickets to buy, no rental cars, no expensive hotel or room service bills you can actually SAVE MONEY on your family vacation by renting an RV, and enjoy the most out of your travel dollar.”

He added, “RV’ing also offers all the comfort and convenience of traveling privately and avoiding the hassles of crowded airports, lost luggage and security checkpoints. There’s never been a better time to gather up the family and spend some quality time on the road in a luxury RV rental from Allstar Coaches.”

With locations in California, Florida, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio and opening soon in Las Vegas and Phoenix, Allstar Coaches services the entire USA and has the ability to deliver a luxury motor home to virtually any doorstep in America. The Allstar fleet consists of late model Class A motor homes ranging from 35′ to 45′. Fully equipped with the latest options and custom designed utilizing the finest materials available, these vehicles are truly state-of-the-art luxury suites on wheels.

The staff at Allstar makes it easy to get back on the road again, simply mention the Promo code “GAS PAS” at the time of booking to receive a fuel rebate credit.

For detailed information on the GAS PASS promotion, or for help planning an RV adventure, contact Allstar Coaches today at (866) 838-4465 or http://www.allstarcoaches.com .