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Designer Michael Rubin draws inspiration from the glamorous heritage of Hollywood. His goal is to inspire a new generation to embrace exquisite tailoring and refined style.

The company seeks to encourage men to rediscover the comfort and satisfaction of well-constructed, luxurious apparel, said Krammer & Stoudts Managing Director Courtenay Nearburg.

Krammer & Stoudt is a hybrid of east coast prep and old Hollywood polish. AW12 offers 10 distinct pieces showcasing an intriguing pleated trouser silhouette, complimented by sleek sportcoats and overcoats.

K&S appeals to a man who has achieved a certain amount of success, yet retains a distinct style identity that is couched in impeccable taste and just the right amount of humor, says Nearburg.

The clothes are manufactured wholly in the state of California, with the finest of imported Italian fabrics from Corti Marcello and Ithitex mills. All the outerwear has been hand-sewn by a local tailor with 40 years of luxury made-to-measure experience.

K&S AW12 Lookbook is available at http://www.krammer-stoudt.com. Qualified boutiques and showrooms may request an appointment for a personal showing.

About Krammer & Stoudt Designer Michael Rubin

Michael Rubin comes to mens apparel via a fine art background. Educated at both San Francisco Art Institute and CalArts, Mike pursued a career as a scenic painter before shifting his focus to fashion. Growing up in Huntington Beach, CA, in the epicenter of the surf and skate youthquake of the 70s, Mike refined a sense of personal style that extended far beyond t-shirts and boardshorts. His design reflects a sophisticated global aesthetic and an appreciation for form and structure.

Despite their commitment to tracking human resource metrics, many organizations fail to measure employee relations (ER) metrics, which are every bit as critical to their strategic planning and long-term success. A new webinar hosted by Dovetail Software, a worldwide leader in web-based employee support software, explores how ER metrics can deliver powerful workforce insightsincluding potentially dangerous trends and hot spots, as well as their root causesif tracked correctly.

This webinar, “Five Employee Relations Metrics You Should be Tracking & Why,” will be held Thursday, March 29 at 1:30 p.m. EDT and will feature human capital strategy consultant and 20-year HR veteran, Cathy Missildine-Martin, who will discuss the five crucial ER metrics your organization should be carefully tracking and why. Attendance is free, register now!

In this 60-minute webinar, attendees will learn:

29-year-old best-selling author, autism advocate and motivational speaker Jesse A. Saperstein has launched the Free-Falling to End Bullying in 2012″ (http://www.youtube.com/jessesaperstein) campaign as part of his zero tolerance, nationwide Anti-Bullying movement. Saperstein, who has a form of autism called Aspergers syndrome (AS), has suffered bullying from peers starting at an early age in school. The Free-Falling to End Bullying in 2012″ video shows Jesse jumping from an airplane 14,000 feet above the face of the earth, featuring the vocals of Grammy-winning artist Taylor Swift and her Grammy-winning song, Mean. It is the first video to feature an extreme sport and children with autism sharing their personal experiences.

For a long time, my peers led me to believe that my abuse was self-inflicted,” says Saperstein. “Now, I know better and want to bring awareness to the tragedies of bullying and make sure others no longer have to suffer and endure the fight alone.”

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDP), 1 in every 110 children in America is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), making autism more prevalent than juvenile diabetes, childhood cancer, and pediatric AIDS combined. ASD is a range of complex neurodevelopmental disorders, characterized by social impairments, communication challenges, and restricted, repetitive, or stereotyped patterns of behavior. Autistic disorder is the most severe form of ASD, while other conditions along the spectrum include milder forms known as Asperger’s syndrome (AS), Childhood disintegrative disorder (CDD) and Pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS).

The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) reports bullying is a common experience for many children and adolescents. Surveys indicate that as many as half of all children are bullied at some time during their school years, and the Bully Police of Minnesota states that 94% of children with a diagnosis of Asperger’s syndrome faced peer victimization including emotional bullying (75%) and gang attacks (15%). Children who are bullied experience real suffering that can interfere with their social and emotional development, as well as their school performance. Some victims of bullying have even chosen suicide rather than continuing to endure such harassment and torture.

“Nobody should have to jump out of a perfectly safe airplane to see better days. Let this be the first generation to enjoy acceptance while having something to fight for. It cannot get better someday. It will become better TODAY,” says Saperstein.

Saperstein says he’s not suggesting that everyone jumps out of a plane. Instead, he urges the public – children and adults – to find their own unique way to become heroic. “It’s time to advocate for those who deserve a friend. Or give somebody a voice that has been silenced by abuse and ignorance. The person you fight for today could be the life you’re saving tonight.”

“Jesse changed my life,” says 10-year-old Todd Weaver of Hyde Park, New York. “I see my Asperger’s like my super power now. Jesse really made a difference in my life, and now I want to help other kids like me in the same way.”

Saperstein visits schools on a regular basis and has been successful with stomping out bullying or at least dramatically alleviating it with every presentation. He is currently working on initiatives to pioneer a middle/high school class in New York State that will be similar to health, but shall focus on educating young people about misunderstood disabilities as well as the psychological and legal consequences of bullying.

About Jesse A. Saperstein:

Jesse A. Saperstein is a best-selling author, autism advocate and motivational speaker. He is considered one of the most respected leaders in the Anti-Bullying movement of his generation. Jesse has a form of autism called Aspergers syndrome (AS). Individuals with Aspergers are impaired by a profound lack of social skills, common sense, and resistance to change in routine.

After graduating from Hobart and William Smith Colleges in 2004 with a BA degree in English, Saperstein set out to conquer the 2,174-mile Appalachian Trail to benefit the Joey DiPaolo AIDS Foundation. He began hiking from Georgia to Maine on March 9, 2005 and successfully completed the journey on October 18, 2005, raising more than $ 19,000 for children to attend summer camp who had contracted HIV/AIDS through prenatal transmission. Shortly after his hike ended, Saperstein was exposed to some of the cruel realities of living as an adult on the autism spectrum and was treated as a social pariah by members of the community who did not understand. His decision to write a book was an opportunity to escape these realities and advocate for his peers who are not always granted a voice.

Sapersteins story, Atypical: Life with Aspergers in 20 1/3 Chapters, was published by Penguin Group (USA) in April 2010 and became a popular memoir due to its practical advice and outrageous humor. He chronicles his misadventures and extremes to improve his social skills. The book quickly rose to the top of Amazon.com and placed Saperstein as a dynamic media personality, motivational speaker and most important, an advocate for people with disabilities. After receiving a grant from Anderson Center for Autism (ACA) in Staatsburg, New York, Saperstein completed his first skydiving jump in front of his community in an effort to eradicate bullying. Free-Falling to End Bullying in 2012″ is currently a popular video on YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/jessesaperstein). Saperstein resides in Pleasant Valley, New York.

This Texas city, north of Dallas, has turned an investment of $ 400,000 in facade grants into a gain of $ 193 million in the citys tax base in roughly six years, and now other North Texas cities are hoping to duplicate Lewisvilles success.

As part of a comprehensive development plan to revitalize the citys Old Town area, Lewisville (est. pop. 100,000) used hotel occupancy tax revenues to fund a three-year grant program (2004-2007). The program provided grants of up to $ 40,000 to help property owners in the Old Town Center area about 10-12 square blocks restore old facades. The primary material used was masonry, mainly brick, due to the existing beautiful old brick buildings in the Old Town area.

The Old Town Center sits in the heart of the Old Town Design District, which encompasses about 300 acres. The city requires that building exteriors along its gateways, including Main Street, be 80 percent brick or stone. The facade grant required that building facades be restored to their original condition which was mainly brick masonry. The grants helped property owners comply with the masonry requirement.

With a budget of $ 400,000, the city funded 20 grant applications for Old Town Center. Three other applications were approved, but funding is not yet available. Largely as a result of this relatively small investment by the city, the property valuations of the Old Town Design District have risen from $ 67 million to $ 260 million and officials expect the valuations to continue rising for years to come, according to Nika Reinecke, Lewisvilles director of Economic Development and Planning.

We expected that real estate values would rise with new construction and redevelopment in the area. The use of brick and masonry makes the buildings timeless and low maintenance and helps to hold its value, she said. She noted that new public buildings, including a new City Hall and a 35,000 sq ft visual and performing arts center also have 100 percent masonry exteriors.

Since Old Town is designated as a tax increment financing district, the additional tax revenues will be returned back to the district for more improvements and enhancements. Although the grant program has expired, the city is continuing to approve requests for grants on a case-by-case basis, Reinecke said.

Our goal is to promote historic preservation and to revitalize the Old Town District, Reinecke said.

Companies across the nation are continually shifting the burden of increasing health premiums to their employees. As such, employees and employers need to be taking advantage of the tax savings that come with deducting these premiums for payroll pre-tax. This can save both the employer and employee substantial amounts in tax savings.

To be able to deduct the premiums pre-tax a section 125 plan must be established and updated as laws are changed. There are 2 types of section 125 plans that are most common. A full service section 125 cafeteria plan allows the pre-tax deductions of premiums as well as the pre-tax deduction for dependent child care and FSA (Flexible Spending Account) contributions. The second is a section 125 premium only plan (POP), which allows for pre-tax deductions of premiums and HSA (Health Savings Accounts) contributions.

To set up a section 125 plan, a company may have many options including their current health carrier, CPA, ERISA attorney, and etc. However, Taxfreepremiums has created an online solution that creates section 125 premium only plan document for companies wishing to stay in compliance and not have to pay additional amounts when they make a simple change to their benefits.

We believe that our team has created a product that simplifies the process for companies wanting to capture pre-tax savings as outlined by IRS Section 125. Our product is not only easy to setup, it provides piece of mind that comes with knowing you are always in compliance, said My Compliance Solution President Ryan Bingham.

As a technology driven industry leader, Taxfreepremiums.com helps employers, insurance advisers, CPSa, attorneys, and payroll providers get in and stay in compliance. They are the industry leader in Section 125 POP plan documents and provide a compliance package through an annual subscription service. This service provides a virtual toolkit with all required documents and a step by step process designed to get an employer in compliance with IRS and DOL requirements. The service provides automated compliance updates, archived documents, and now, non-discrimination testing software at a low annual fee.