Advance timed tickets for The Birth of Impressionism: Masterpieces from the Musee d'Orsay, opening Oct. 15, 2010, at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts, are now on sale at www.fristcenter.org (additional charges apply), through the advance ticket call center (866-683-4978) and on site at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts in downtown Nashville.  Tickets to The Birth of Impressionism also include admission to Chihuly at the Frist.

The Birth of Impressionism will be on view through Jan. 23, 2011, and Chihuly at the Frist will be on view through Jan. 2, 2011.

The Frist Center is one of only three venues, worldwide, to host this magnificent exhibition from the Musee d'Orsay in Paris, which is dedicated to the art of the early modern period (1840s through the early 20th century). The exhibition, which includes 100 works (including 17 that will be seen only in Nashville), includes paintings by Gustave Courbet, Edouard Manet, Paul Cezanne, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Adolphe-William Bouguereau, Edgar Degas, Henri Fantin-Latour and James Abbott McNeill Whistler, whose 1871 Arrangement in Gray and Black, No. 1: Portrait of the Painter's Mother (often called Whistler's Mother), will be on view in the exhibition.

Admission prices for this specially ticketed exhibition:

Thursday and Friday evenings from 5:00–9:00 p.m., college students with ID will be admitted for $5.00.

Group reservations can be made by calling the Group Tour Coordinator at (615) 744-3247.

Hotel Packages

A number of special hotel packages will be available during the run of the exhibition.  Information is available online at www.fristcenter.org and www.visitmusiccity.com.

Exhibition Sponsors

The Frist Center gratefully acknowledges the exhibition sponsors:

Platinum Sponsor: The HCA Foundation on behalf of HCA and the TriStar Family of Hospitals

Gold Sponsor: First Tennessee

Silver Sponsor: Dream Systems

The Frist Center for the Visual Arts is supported in part by the Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission and the Tennessee Arts Commission.

Exhibition Credits

The Birth of Impressionism: Masterpieces from the Musee d'Orsay is organized by the Frist Center for the Visual Arts with gratitude for exceptional loans from the collection of the Musee d'Orsay.

The Birth of Impressionism: Masterpieces from the Musee d'Orsay is supported by an indemnity from the Federal Council on the Arts and Humanities.

SOURCE FRIST CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS

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Jagermeister's attitude just got bolder and edgier with the introduction of Jager For Life, the opportunity to turn three lucky winners' bodies into a canvas for three of the world's biggest tattoo stars. Whether they are looking to add to a collection, make up for an embarrassing tat, or get inked for the first time, consumers are now one click away from being inked by a living legend.

Jagermeister is bringing together Mario Barth – the rockstar and undisputed king of Las Vegas tattooing, Josh Lord – of East Side Ink and Ruthless – the hottest new tattoo talent in Los Angeles, three of the most skilled and sought after tattoo artists in the world, to offer consumers a chance to permanently show their dedication to the brand. The three master tattoo artists, known for their expert artistry and year long waiting lists, will be designing their individual interpretations of Jagermeister and its distinctive square green bottle, rich history of myths and legends, and its iconic label featuring a stag and cross. Consumers will then enter for a chance to permanently display one of these works of art on their body. The program kicks off August 27th and runs through December 31st, 2010 when three winners will be selected.

In addition to offering brand loyalists an opportunity to receive ink from a famed tattoo artist, Jager for Life is providing an online platform where consumers can immortalize their ink and showcase their favorite tattoos. Once uploaded, others can view and rate the submitted tattoos as well as share submissions with friends through top social media sites.

Jagermeister has partnered with Inked Magazine, a monthly men's magazine that focuses on the culture, style and art of the rapidly expanding tattoo community, to bring exclusive never seen before video interviews with each of the three artists. Additionally, Jager For Life advertorials will be featured in the September and October issues of Inked.

"We receive thousands of emails from Jagermeister fans with images of their Jagermeister inspired tattoos," says Bill Henderson, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Advertising at Sidney Frank Importing Company, Inc. "We wanted to provide these loyal consumers with something they couldn't normally get – immediate access to three of the top tattoo artists in the world, never before seen Jagermeister ink designs and the opportunity to rock Jager For Life."

World renowned tattoo artist Mario Barth has been tattooing for 30 years, and has won over 200 tattooing awards internationally. His clientele includes Usher, Lenny Kravitz, and Tommy Lee, to name a few. He is currently the chief tattoo artist and owner of the legendary Starlight Tattoo studios in New Jersey and at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, as well as "King Ink - Mario Barth at the Mirage", the first ever tattoo studio and nightclub, located at the Mirage Hotel and Casino.

Josh Lord began tattooing in New York 11 years ago.  If Leonardo da Vinci and Charles Darwin had a love child who decided to embark on a career as a tattoo artist, his name would be Josh Lord, whose work often features incredibly detailed anatomical and naturalistic themes. He is the East Coast's artist of the intricate and the owner of two of New York's hottest shops; Graceland and East Side Ink—where A-listers like Rihanna and Daniel Day-Lewis have been tattooed. Lord is also the man Hollywood tapped to create the tattoos for The Last Airbender.

Tattoo's new rising star is Ruthless, and she is not just a pretty face on LA Ink, the girl's got serious tattoo skills. She is a native Angelino who left Los Angeles to apprentice under Tattoo Joe at Physical Graffiti in Connecticut. Then her tattooing took her to Sacred Art Tattoo in Hawaii where she developed her own Eastern-inspired style. Now she has returned home to Los Angeles and become a star working out of American Electric.

Register to win where legal and view rules and regulations at www.jagerforlife.com.

Jagermeister, which translates to "master hunter", is the #1 selling imported liqueur in the United States and one of the top shot brands in the world. The liqueur is based on a secret recipe, combining 56 different natural ingredients, including select herbs, blossoms, roots and fruits from every corner of the globe. Jagermeister, with the distinctive square bottle, was developed in 1934 in Germany and the brand quickly gained global fame through its innovative marketing, unique taste profile and its association with good times. Jagermeister Liqueur is 35% Alc./Vol. and imported exclusively by Sidney Frank Importing Company, Inc., New Rochelle, NY www.jager.com. Jagermeister is available in the following sizes in the United States: 50ml, 100ml, 200ml, 375ml, 750ml, 1L, 1.75L.

Jagermeister Liqueur 35% Alc./Vol. Imported exclusively by Sidney Frank Importing Company, Inc., New Rochelle, NY www.jager.com Jagermeister is available in the following sizes in the United States: 50ml, 100ml, 200ml, 375ml, 750ml, 1L, 1.75L.

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The Wicks Group of Companies, L.L.C. ("The Wicks Group"), a New York-based private equity firm, today announced that an affiliate has completed the acquisition of Antenna Audio, Inc., Antenna Audio Limited, and their subsidiaries ("Antenna") from Discovery Communications.  Antenna is a market leader in the production and delivery of educational content for use in multimedia and mobile tours for museums, exhibitions, historic sites, and visitor attractions throughout the world.

Antenna provides audio and multimedia content for live educational experiences at visitor sites on a global basis.  The company operates in over 20 countries and in multiple languages at more than 350 museums and cultural sites. Last year, Antenna provided over 20 million audio and multimedia tours.  The Wicks Group will seek to leverage Antenna's expertise and market position to expand into adjacent and untapped markets with an expanded suite of products and services.

"We have very high expectations for the success of Antenna Audio as a pioneer and market leader," said Daniel L. Black, Partner at The Wicks Group.  "We look forward to working with the management team, staff and an iconic and world class customer base in the coming years to help deliver enhanced and unique educational experiences to their visitors.  Discovery Communications has been a fine steward of the business during its ownership, and we expect to take advantage of Antenna's position as the global market leader to expand and grow with this dynamic and energetic industry."

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP acted as legal advisors to The Wicks Group on the transaction, and DLA Piper advised Discovery Communications.

About The Wicks Group of Companies, L.L.C. (www.wicksgroup.com).

The Wicks Group manages private equity funds that invest in selected segments of the information, education, and media industries.  Such funds currently own or have owned companies in educational publishing, educational services, database and information services, affinity marketing services, consumer publishing, medical information services, radio and television broadcasting, outdoor advertising, and cable television distribution.

About Antenna Audio, Inc. (www.antennaaudio.com).

For more than 25 years Antenna Audio has been a leader in the field of audio interpretation, providing the highest quality programming, equipment solutions and service, with the goal of creating an emotionally and intellectually engaging experience for visitors to museums, exhibitions, historic sites, and visitor attractions throughout the world.  More than 100 million people worldwide have experienced an Antenna Audio tour at more than 800 sites, such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the National Gallery, London, the Louvre, Edinburgh Castle, the Alcatraz Penitentiary, and the Vatican Museum.  For more information about Antenna's latest projects in audio and audio-visual interpretation, please visit www.antennaaudio.com.

SOURCE The Wicks Group of Companies, L.L.C.

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Microflex Corporation (Lake Forest, IL), a division of BarrierSafe Solutions International® (BSSI), a leading provider of latex and synthetic barrier protection, announced the acquisition of Black Dragon® examination gloves from MedTexx in Englewood, NJ.

Black Dragon® gloves are recognized as the pioneer in high quality disposable black latex examination gloves in the tattoo industry. Black Dragon® gloves feature excellent comfort, tack and wet grip that will benefit users within all Microflex® target markets.

For more than 20 years, Microflex has been recognized as a quality leader among hand protection providers in Dental, Healthcare, Laboratory, Industrial Safety, EMS and Law and Corrections markets. With this acquisition, the Black Dragon® brand will become wholly owned by Microflex Corporation.

For more on the latest in innovation glove products, technical information and education, please visit: www.microflex.com.

About Microflex

Microflex Corporation, with offices in Reno, NV and Lake Forest, IL, is among the world's leading suppliers of latex and synthetic hand protection to many industries. Microflex provides reliable, high quality disposable gloves and has been recognized by numerous organizations for extraordinary service, product innovation and customer education.

For more information, visit www.microflex.com.

About BarrierSafe Solutions International

BSSI is a leading developer and marketer of branded disposable barrier protection and related products. The company offers an extensive selection of high quality disposable gloves and other specialized products for a diverse range of growing markets, including dental, laboratory, emergency medical services, non-acute healthcare, automotive, general industrial segments, and foodservice, in which branding, quality, innovation and features are key differentiators that drive end-user demand and loyalty.

For more information, visit www.barriersafe.com.

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Last week, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke revealed the nation's economic recovery is weaker than expected. A new report from the Mortgage Bankers' Association also showed the number of people falling behind on their mortgage payments for the first time is now on the rise. The economy, it may be safe to say, is not yet recovering, and that means it's more important than ever to protect physical assets, says Rick Bell, founder of the Kansas City-area KC Home Inventory (http://www.kchomeinventory.com).

Bell, who has been providing premium home inventory services through KC Home Inventory since 1993, said safeguarding physical assets -- personal property like cars, jewelry, art and collections -- starts with knowing exactly what one owns.

"Too often, people are unable to provide detailed, itemized lists to their insurance companies when disaster strikes and their personal property is stolen or damaged. That significantly slows down the insurance claims process," said Bell. "A complete inventory helps homeowners and renters determine whether their insurance coverage is adequate before anything happens."

Many people are unaware they don't have to accept an insurance company's offer if they feel it's too low. They do, however, have to back up their claim for a higher amount with detailed documentation -- and that's where an itemized home inventory, complete with photographs, can be invaluable.

Preparing that inventory, on the other hand, is a daunting task for even the most meticulous homeowners and renters. Fortunately, inventory professionals like Bell and his team at KC Home Inventory can make the process simple. A confidential, professionally prepared home inventory takes the guesswork out of inventorying one's assets and provides the peace-of-mind that comes with being prepared for the unexpected.

"Most people spend their lives accumulating items of value, whether that value is financial or sentimental," said Bell. "Not many of us, however, could name all the items in every nook and cranny of our homes, especially in a stressful situation like a fire, natural disaster or a burglary. Having a professional come in and systematically list every possession in an insurance-friendly format lifts that burden from the homeowner's or renter's shoulders and ensures assets can be fully restored should the need ever arise."

KC Home Inventory is now offering entrepreneurs the opportunity to establish home inventory businesses in their own communities. As the oldest established business of its type and an accredited member of the Better Business Bureau, the company is well-qualified to help others get started in the industry. To that end, KC Home Inventory offers a complete home inventory business start-up kit, including all necessary software and tools, at a surprisingly affordable price. Learn more about the business at http://www.homeinventorybusiness.com. Details about the KC Home Inventory professional start-up and software package are available at http://kchomeinventory.com/Home_Inventory_Business_Software.htm.

About KC Home Inventory

KC Home Inventory has been providing comprehensive and professional services to homeowners, renters and businesses since 1993. In that time, the company has helped thousands of customers recover from losses due to fire, theft or natural disaster. KC Home Inventory is A+ accredited by the Better Business Bureau. For more information, visit http://www.kchomeinventory.com.

This press release was issued through eReleases(R).  For more information, visit eReleases Press Release Distribution at http://www.ereleases.com.

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