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New sessions, attendee appreciation program and other additions enticeattendeesLAS VEGAS, Jan john hiatt faith . 8 /PRNewswire/ — Anticipating another banner year, organizersof the 2009 World Tea Expo(R) have created several new programs responding toindustry trends and attendee requests, adding them to the well-establishededucational conference and exhibition that make World Tea Expo the must-attendannual event for the global tea industry thing called love hiatt . The Attendee Appreciation Program,in-depth roundtable discussions and a World Tea Championship Awards Ceremonyand Networking reception are some of the new features at the 2009 World TeaExpo at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, May 2-4.The AttendeeAppreciation Program is a package of perks for participants whohave attended the Expo for the past three consecutive years hiatt slow turning . To thank andrecognize them, organizers are offering these repeat attendees 50 percent offregistration conference fees; waived exhibit hall fees; extended exhibit hallhours to meet privately with vendors; no waiting at registration, specialevents and sessions; a private relaxation lounge for networking and footmassages; complimentary beverages at special events; in-room amenities; andpersonal concierge services.The Attendee Appreciation Program also includes an exclusive invitation tojoin Master Sen So-oku, Japan’s next grand tea master in Mushakoji-Senke, fora tea ceremony master of disaster hiatt . Master Sen So-oku’s Modern Teaism philosophy is thecenterpiece of another special event at the Expo, a series of open andintimate tea ceremonies in which he will share his unique gifts in the art oftea.The World Tea Championship(TM) (WTC) returns for its second year, but with anew element: Winners will receive their trophies in an awards ceremony duringthe Networking Reception Sunday, May 3. The WTC is the only independentcompetition judged by professional cuppers and buyers to distinguish thehighest quality and best-tasting teas commercially available in North America.All teas submitted in the WTC receive a World Tea Rating(R), which providesthe industry with a rating system for teas similar to those used in the wineindustry.The World Tea Expo educational conference is hailed as the most comprehensiveeducation on tea in the world, and anchoring it is the Core Conference Program& Skill Building Workshops, designed to meet the needs of tea room and coffeeshop owners, retailers, foodservice professionals, spa owners and grocers.Two specialized programs that complement the Core Conference, the New BusinessBoot Camp (NBBC) and Executive and Technical Series (ETS), return this year,following rave reviews from participants in their inaugural run last year. TheNBBC, April 30-May 1, is designed for entrepreneurs who want to start or haverecently begun tea businesses, while the ETS, May 2-4, caters to topexecutives, research scientists, ingredient managers and product formulatorsof large companies.Each year, World Tea Expo attracts thousands of retailers, tea room owners,spa managers, specialty grocery store owners and other business professionalsto view more than 300 specialty tea wholesale suppliers and related vendorsexhibiting new products and innovations.

The Expo has increased in size andscope for the last six years consecutively, earning it and its organizersmultiple awards for growth and vision.For more information about the 2009 World Tea Expo, visit . To register, visit the Web site or call (702) 253-1893.* Note to Media:For more information about the World Tea Expo ‘09 andentrance to the Expo, media should contact Lenora Kruk-Mullanaphy or (540) 752-8269.The World Tea Expo(R) is a robust marketplace that brings together hundreds ofnew products, the latest industry innovations and relevant, cutting-edgeeducational sessions, providing tea professionals with a one-stop opportunityto help drive their business, field industry growth and encourage furtherexploration of the art and science of tea.The Fastest 50 awards are given byTradeshow Week Magazine, a leading publication covering the trade and consumerevent industry.The World Tea Expo, World Tea News(TM), World TeaChampionship(TM), World Tea Ratings(TM), World Tea Buyers Guide(TM), World TeaWebinars(TM) and Best Tea Business(TM) awards are produced by SFG Group LLC, aNevada-based company.The next World Tea Expo will take place at Mandalay BayResort in Las Vegas, May 2-4, 2009.For more information, visit Tea ExpoLenora Kruk-Mullanaphy of the World Tea Expo, +1-540-752-8269, john darlin . (Joe Namath is probably saying, “No more pumpkin pie! I’m stuffed!” Or not.)Happy Thanksgiving.I give you one of my all-time favorite Thanksgiving traditions, Furman Bisher’s “I’m thankful” column .That’s it, just have a great rest of your holiday I’ll see you at the gym tomorrow. john have . CPSC Clarifies Requirements of New Children’s Product Safety Laws TakingEffect in FebruaryGuidance Intended for Resellers of Children’s Products, Thrift and ConsignmentStoresWASHINGTON, Jan .