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Olympic Trainer John Schaeffer can be YOUR trainer

Philly has a star in its own backyard who is transforming lives…and bodies

READING, PA, December 7, 2010 – John Schaeffer, avid trainer and nutritionist for the past 40 years, is transforming the way people workout and view fitness programs. His world-class training program, the Winningfactor, has attracted an impressive group of followers from amateur to Olympic athletes alike. Schaeffer developed the Winningfactor as a way for any individual to obtain their ideal level of fitness and maximize results.  His expansive resume includes clients ranging from Olympic gold medalist Apolo Ohno to Olympian Giddeon Massi, Mark Fretta, Shani Davis, LeSean McCoy and Allison Baver.

Apolo Ohno accredits his 2010 Olympic success to John Schaeffer and the winningfactor. John helped Apolo obtain his highest level of fitness to compete at the intense Olympic level, and it has certainly paid off.  John will be lending his extraordinary skills to up and coming artist, Shiloh, who is coming into Philadelphia for three weeks on December 19.  Shiloh will go through an intense personalized fitness and nutrition program with John to get in shape for her huge upcoming promotional tour.

“My favorite slogan is one life, one world, one chance. I believe everyone has a choice to make.  Opportunity and lifestyle are everyone’s own choices. It just takes commitment and effort to make these choices come true,” said Schaeffer.

The Winningfactor package is specifically tailored to maximize muscle mass and minimize body fat, and is available to purchase and download on winningfactor.com.

“I only wish I would have started John’s programs sooner. I have never experienced nutrition or training more effective. If you truly want a winning advantage, there’s only one place, Winningfactor,” said Robin Cole, NFL All Pro linebacker.

John Schaeffer has a Ph.D. in Nutrition along with numerous additional certifications. He was the recipient of the Order of Ikkos Medal by the US Olympic Committee and is the only non-athlete in the history of the Olympics to be commissioned an Olympic Ring. John has been awarded many other awards including 25 power lifting world records.

About John Schaeffer

John Schaeffer’s achievements are also noted in his written works, such as The Factor: Fitness for Women Only and Law Enforcement: Defensive Tactics Manual. John has been mentioned in Sports Illustrated and interviewed on Dancing with the Stars and Entertainment Tonight regarding his work with Apolo Ohno.

Media Contacts Jennifer Sherlock, 609-369-3482, jsherlock@jennacommunications.com

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Parcels of land going once, going twice…

HAVERHILL, MA, November 16, 2010 —Haverhill is auctioning off nine pieces of land worth almost $115,000. The city of Haverhill, Massachusetts is using municibid.com, a site that is free for government and open to the public for bidding.  Each piece of land has a different amount of acreage, and is assessed at different values depending on its location in the city. 

 “Land is the one thing they don’t make more of,” said Greg Berry, President and CEO of municibid.com.  “The parcels may be of interest to abutting property owners who might be looking for additional land or to block potential development of the land. The land could be used for many possible applications, pending necessary approvals and variances from the city,” he added.

Located on the Merrimack River, Haverhill is known as one of the more historical cities in Massachusetts. The picturesque city offers a wide variety of recreational activities that include skiing, boating, bald eagle watching, and jogging along the river that winds through the city.  The newly rehabilitated central business district hosts the flourishing computer and research industries.

Bidding started on November 15 at midnight and will continue until December 2 at 10 a.m.

The parcels of land up for auction are situated in the heart of this thriving city.  For additional information please visit municibid.com or contact Mary Roy, Haverhill City Treasurer, at (978) 374-2322.  

About municibid.com: municibid.com is an online government auction platform designed for government agencies at all levels to more effectively sell surplus, forfeitures and other no longer needed items. municibid.com gives the general public a more convenient and much less intimidating platform to bid on government surplus.  municibid.com does not charge the seller a commission, listing fee or any other charges. Government merchandise is now a click away from a huge online audience, resulting in more bids and more money. The selling process is fast and the service is easy to use.  If you’re with a government agency and would like more information on using municibid.com, please contact Greg Berry at greg.berry@municibid.com or 800.531.6074 x703. 

Media Contacts/Jennifer Sherlock/609-369-3482/jsherlock@jennacommunications.com

A huge thanks to everyone who attended Single and Sinful Friday night at Public House. The event which was hosted by Jenna Communications, the Philadelphia Nightlife Society and PhillytoPhilly.com was a huge success! If you were in attendance Friday night you probably ran into Tiger Woods’ wife, a couple of devils, Prince, Lady Gaga, a cop and other sexy singles dressed to impress in their Halloween costumes. The music was loud, drinks flowed from the bar, and the company was stunning - a recipe for a great time. Guests bid on other singles during the single’s auction by celebrity emcee Erin Como, Borgata TV host and Philly.com host from Down the Shore.  The silent auction featured items such as signed Phillies gear by Cole Hamels and Mike Schmidt. A portion of the proceeds went to Save Second Base, a charity that supports breast cancer and donates to breast cancer non-profits.  Prizes such as gift cards to Public House were given to the highest bidders and attendees awarded best costume by the crowd. Guests had a fabulously haunted time at the party while supporting a great cause. Stay tuned for future events!

Social Media is bringing people closer together all over the world and its users are continuing to grow exponentially. Whether people are following their favorite band, brand, or news station on Twitter, or checking in at a bar or restaurant on Foursquare, the ability to communicate through countless outlets is empowering.  Communication is made easy when it is always at your fingertips, and the ability to share thoughts and opinions is simple. However, what first started as purely social and friendship driven, social media culture has turned into a powerhouse for businesses that is just starting to take-off. Social media marketing is making businesses and people more accessible to their target markets as well as their clients.  By creating a Twitter, Facebook, or Foursquare account, a person or business is one step closer to direct communication with consumers, which in turn means more control.  Share news, comment on issues, hear suggestions, and get feedback- all lead to a more successful business and more control of the direction of the company.  Social media is a huge outlet and if you build the right network, growth is imminent.

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Fairmount Park Has A New Fitness Center

“Eat, Train & Run at The Cedars House.”

PHILADELPHIA, PA, June 21, 2010 — TheCedarsHouse.com is a new café and fitness spot located in Fairmount Park. Today, organizers announced its grand opening is this Friday June 25^th. Come celebrate The Cedars House opening with a 5k evening run! A portion of the proceeds will support Friends of the Wissahickon, the oldest and largest non-profit volunteer group in Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park System.

The Cedars House will serve breakfast, lunch, and snacks from Wednesday through Saturday from 7:00 am to 5pm and Sundays from 8 am to 3pm. Owner, Ricki Gever Eisenstein said, “If you love to run competitively or recreationally or if you simply love a nice stroll in the park, The Cedars House is the spot for you to join us on June 25^th for the opening race!” She added that there would be a kids yoga class, free sports massage, and celebration and bonfire following the race!

People can register here to participate: http://tinyurl.com/35aofah. The race begins at 7pm, and people can register live at the event at 6pm.

The Cedars House formerly was a simple frame and stucco building that was built in the late nineteenth century as a residence for the famous Andorra Nursery.

About The Cedars House

The Cedars House is a center for competitive and recreational runners who are looking to meet with others who share their passion for the trails. A menu of services is available for beginning and expert runners alike including group classes, workshops, personal training, pacing, and private coaching. A small retail corner features runners’ and park users’ essentials. Fitness is the focus of activities at the Cedars House. Indoor and outdoor (as weather permits) group classes are offered throughout the week and personal training in yoga, pilates, and general conditioning are available. The upstairs hosts a massage therapist who takes care of our athletic patrons. Children’s activities include story time, craft time, and, of course, fitness classes!

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Media Contacts Jennifer Sherlock, 609-369-3482, jsherlock@jennacommunications.com

The Memorial Day holiday just last week signals the beginning of the summer. And if you’re looking for a gym to get yourself in shape, you need to look no further than City Fitness, recently awarded by the Philadelphia Weekly Image Awards as the number one gym in Philadelphia.

The owner and president of City Fitness is Ken Davies. Although a self-expressed fitness fan, Davies had another career long before City Fitness launched into the stratosphere.

“I was in the commercial real estate business. After investing in a few properties, I decided that it would be better to live in the city so that I could keep a better finger on the pulse of investment opportunities,” says Davies. “After finding a place to live, I started to look around for a gym to join. I was surprised by how limited my options where for a city with so much to offer in other areas such as culture, restaurants and night life. After spending all day going from club to club and not finding one that I said to myself ‘Yes, I can see myself being a member here for a long time.’”

Although Davies may seem like an overnight success story, getting City Fitness off the ground was anything but an easy task.

“The process of getting City Fitness off the ground was a very long and tedious one,” recalls Davies. “I had no idea how hard it would be. The first step was finding a place in an area that really needed a fitness club. The location at 2nd and Spring Garden street offered a great opportunity to bring a state of the art facility, not only to the Northern Liberties area, but to many of the surrounding areas because of the convenient location to the EL, SEPTA, Columbus Blvd, 676 and 95.”

“The first time I started to question my ability to get this off the ground was with the banks and investors. This was the time of the real estate boom, so investors wanted their pound of flesh and then some to invest in something, as they called ‘so risky.’ Knowing that is was going to take much more then a great business plan, I would need to invest more money then I wanted to to show that I had enough skin in the game. The only way to do that is to start selling memberships. I invested more money into the business and started off with 300 pre-sold memberships. After going through this process, which took about three months, I got the loan and construction began. After several delays we opened on August 27, 2007.”

Davies’ blood sweat and tears finally seemed to have paid off, and his gym is getting more recognition with each passing day.

“City Fitness offers a state-of-the-art fitness club at very reasonable pricing. We pride ourselves in being a very spacious, clean and friendly facility and also how friendly our staff and members are. People love that we have plenty of great equipment so there is no or very little wait to use something. Our four group classrooms allows us to offer a diverse and fun schedule of group classes (Spin, Yoga, Butts and Guts, Boot Camp and Zumba) to name a few. No matter if you are a fitness enthusiast or a beginner, you will truly have something for everyone!”

“We offer our standard membership, which provides use of the the fitness facility and is only $19.99/mth and no contract (other services, such as, unlimited classes, unlimited tanning and towel service can be added on for a nominal monthly charge). We also offer a Deluxe membership includes the standard membership and all the add on’s for $29.99/ per month and our NEW City FitPak, which includes the following: Standard Membership, Unlimited Classes, Unlimited Tanning, Towel Service, DotFIT (a on-line weight loss and nutrition tool), Three personal training sessions, 20% off any supplement purchases and monthly body fat tests for only $34.99/per month. We do ask for a one-year agreement on our deluxe and City FitPak’s. We want the member to really use what we are offering so we can help them reach their health and fitness goals.”

Despite the success of City Fitness however, Davies has never been one to rest on his laurels.

“We have been approached by a few developers and property owners to look into opening another City Fitness,” mentions Davies. “I look at all opportunities, but I am not sure where the next one will be yet. When I do, you guys will be the first to know!”

Contact Joe Vallee at jvallee@philly2philly.com

For more info, go to info@cityfitnessphilly.com

Photo: Aileen Bannon

The Gatehouse Cafe, located in East Falls recently celebrated its grand opening on Tuesday, June 1, 2010. Surely to become a neighborhood favorite, the Gatehouse Café located on 3300 Henry Avenue will be the new “hot spot” for fast casual dining.

Two local female entrepreneurs, Gina Bostic and Adrienne Williams are the owners of the Café. Both have devoted themselves to serve the needs of The Falls Center and local community by providing high quality, delectable food at affordable prices. The restaurant features free Wi-Fi for nearby students – adding a modern edge to old-fashioned charm.

Bostic says she’s ecstatic about the upcoming opening. “This café is a piece of history in our own backyard. With 18,000 cars driving by here everyday- we are sure this café will be a gem in the community,” she said.

Williams added, “This isn’t just any normal café. We kept the exposed roof beams and natural stonewalls, but transformed it with present day appeal.”

Currently in the last phases of extensive renovation, Gatehouse Café is located in an existing, historical building on the grounds of the Falls Center. Originally built in the 1900’s as a horse barn and later converted in the 1930’s as a tea house named, “The Inn,” this notable building was a place where students and faculty would gather and socialize on the college grounds of the Women’s Medical College of Pennsylvania.

Capturing an open, airy and stylishly rustic atmosphere, Gatehouse Café adds an elegant touch while still maintaining the historical feel of the past. With plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, Gatehouse Café is a cool, relaxed and historically significant place where the same idea applies from the past; to socialize with friends, unwind over lunch with co-workers, hold mini-conferences or just take a few minutes out of your busy day to decompress and enjoy a delicious meal.

The Gatehouse Café is open for breakfast and lunch, Monday through Friday from
7:00 a.m. to 3 p.m.

No reservations are required, but if you have a special request, please call us and we’ll be happy to arrange for your group.

Free on-site parking

GateHouse Cafe

3300 Henry Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19129

Open Mon – Fri, 7:00 a.m.-3 p.m.

Ph: 267-297-8234
Fax: 267-297-8239
Email: info@gatehousecafe.net

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