Christian University in Oregon Closes for Day so 1,800 Students, Staff Can Serve Communities

For a 12th straight year, George Fox University will close its doors for one day to allow students and employees to assist nonprofits, public agencies, churches, retirement homes and individual citizens during a day of service on Wednesday, Sept. 8.

About 1,550 students and 300 employees are expected to participate in the 12th annual Serve Day. Teams will do a variety of projects – including construction, painting, weeding and cleaning – for 75 sites in Washington, Multnomah, Clackamas and Yamhill counties. Stops will include the Oregon Zoo and the Portland Rescue Mission in Portland; the YMCA and Cat Adoption Team in Sherwood; the MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility in Woodburn; Medical Teams International in Tigard; and the McMinnville Area Habitat for Humanity.

New sites to be visited this year include Innercity Sports Ministries of Portland, Women of Purpose of Newberg, the United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley, Marquis Care of Newberg and the Beaverton School District Clothes Closet.

Other locations to be served include churches and nonprofits in Tigard, Sherwood, McMinnville, Dayton and Beaverton.

Volunteers will meet on the Newberg campus quad at 8:20 a.m. and depart for a record number of sites at 9 a.m. The groups will return to campus by 4 p.m. The day concludes with a volunteer fair, church fair and campus-wide celebration with a rock 'n roll theme.

The theme of the event is "In Word and Deed" and is based on Colossians 3:17: "And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord."

"The volunteers from George Fox are life savers," said Kathleen Ris from the De Paul Treatment Center of Portland, a recipient of Serve Day last year. "Like other nonprofits, De Paul is always short on staff and funding. Having a group of this magnitude not only accomplishes a great deal of work, but it helps remind our staff the importance of community."

George Fox began its Serve Day tradition in 1999. According to Campus Compact, a national coalition that promotes community service in higher education, it was the first instance of an entire university shutting down for a day of such activity.

"I had the privilege of weeding a garden for Allie (the lady we served)," said Gavin Bennett, a first-year student who served at Love INC of Newberg last fall. "This garden meant the world to her as the plants came from her deceased father's garden, but it was completely overgrown with weeds. Telling us about it she started crying, so the two guys I worked with and I knew this job was special."

In 11 years, more than 11,500 students and employees have volunteered about 120,000 hours for Serve Day projects, and nearly 200 organizations or churches have been assisted, according to Brad Lau, vice president for Student Life.

"This special day has become a deeply rooted tradition in the life of the George Fox University community as we seek to show the love of Christ by serving Newberg, Portland, Salem, and the surrounding area," Lau said. "Our hope is that Serve Day will challenge those inside and outside George Fox to make a difference in their communities by serving others as a way of life."

George Fox University is ranked by Forbes as the top Christian college in the Pacific Northwest and among the highest Christian colleges in the country. George Fox is the only Christian university in the Pacific Nort fashion coats hwest classified by U.S. News & World Report as a national university. More than 3,300 students attend classes on the university's campus in Newberg, Ore., and at teaching centers in Portland, Salem, and Redmond, Ore., and Boise, Idaho. George Fox offers bachelor's degrees in more than 40 majors, degree-completion programs for working adults, five seminary degrees, and 12 master's and doctoral degrees.

Contact:
Kendra Phillips & Rachel Lee
Serve Day Coordinators
503-554-2326

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Onlineshoes.com Partners with Network Global Logistics

Seattle-based Onlineshoes.com is excited to announce a partnership with Network Global Logistics (NGL), whose Columbus, Ohio distribution center now handles the majority of Onlineshoes.com's fulfillment operations.

Since being established as the first company to sell shoes on the internet in 1996, Onlineshoes.com has enjoyed a history of steady growth. Still privately held, the company started out in a 10' x 10' room at the back of a Seattle shoe store, selling five brands of footwear to online customers. Today, over 250 brands of shoes, clothing and accessories are featured at Onlineshoes.com, and 10 additional brands will be launched before the end of the year. Onlineshoes.com employs 170 at their downtown Seattle corporate office.

Headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, NGL was founded in 1971 and has grown to be the preferred third party logistics provider for clients in a wide range of industries, including medical, life science, technology, financial and retail. They boast eight distribution centers across the United States and a network of facilities strategically located around the globe. Other clients include Georgia Pacific, Eastman Kodak and children's educational toy company Leapfrog.

Says Onlineshoes.com founder and owner Daniel Gerler, "NGL has been handling our fulfillment for just over three months, and we have a great relationship with them. Our staff and theirs coordinated the inventory transfer from our former warehouse in Mukilteo, Washington to Columbus in a very short timeframe with little disruption to our customers."

Onlineshoes.com prides itself on being focused on customer satisfaction, for which it consistently receives the highest marks. It was recently named a winner in the 11th annual Bizrate Circle of Excellence Awards, an honor recognizing a select group of online retailers that provide outstanding customer experiences as rated by their own customers. Additionally, in March 2010, STELLAService released the results of an objective survey assessing the value consumers place on excellent service. Out of the 150 largest e-commerce sites, Onlineshoes.com ranked in the top 10%, along with such heavy-hitters as Amazon.com, Netflix.com, Apple.com and Zappos.com.

"By putting our warehouse operations in the capable hands of NGL, we're providing our customers with significantly faster delivery, an improvement that's been acknowledged in our already high customer service ratings," continues Gerler. "We anticipate that this mutually beneficial relationship will help fuel the growth of Onlineshoes.com, and we look forward to providing even more jobs in the Columbus area in the future."

Network Global Logistics presently has 48 full-time employees working on the Onlineshoes.com account.

About Onlineshoes.com: Established in 1996, Onlineshoes.com is the nation's first online shoe retailer. With a history that began decades ago in a family-owned corner shoe store, the company is committed to delivering exceptional value and service. Onlineshoes.com offers the latest high-quality footwear for men, women and kids with more than 240,000 shoe and clothing choices from fashion jackets online more than 250 name brands, as well as a wide selection of bags and accessories. Customers are entitled to a 110-percent price guarantee, a 365-day return policy, and free shipping and exchanges on most orders. For more information, visit http://www.onlineshoes.com.

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Debenhams Reports Snow and Recession Create Earliest Ever Start for Christmas

Debenhams has reported the earliest start to the festive season ever, with Christmas decorations goin women's jackets g up in homes all over Britain already.

Early snow and cold weather combined with the gloom of recession has encouraged thousands of people to reach for the tinsel and fairy lights to brighten up their days, sales figures have revealed.?

Sales figures for Christmas decorations (http://www.debenhams.com/christmas/christmas-decorations-cards-wrap/christmas-decorations ) started soaring at Debenhams on November 22, over two weeks earlier than normal.

However, the trend is bound to outrage traditionalists who believe that Christmas is already spreading well beyond the traditional twelve day celebration period.

Debenhams spokeswoman Ruth Attridge said: "It's clear that thousands of people are putting more faith in Santa Claus than the IMF or politicians to bring joy into their lives this year.

"The bad weather has made it feel like Christmas, and so everyone is saying, 'Forget tradition, and seasonal dates. It's been a tough year, we need a break, so let's get stuck in."

The news means that Christmas celebrations in the UK are set to last for an incredible six weeks this year.

Already Debenhams' sales of tinsel, Christmas trees, fairy lights and other decorations have reached a record high. Demand for Christmas trees has leapt by 1,658 per cent, crackers are up 2,374 per cent, Christmas stockings by 190 per cent, cards and gift wrap by 412 per cent and table decorations by 980 per cent.

Among the big sellers are traditional Christmas tree decorations (http://www.debenhams.com/christmas/christmas-decorations-cards-wrap/christmas-decorations/christmas-tree-decorations ) such as silver metal stars for the top of the tree, which are up 680 per cent, and sales of gold wreaths for the front door which have risen by 489 per cent.

'Ladette to Lady' Social & Etiquette Expert, Liz Brewer said:?"Decorating your home for Christmas is one of life's great pleasures and should be done with all the family to mark the start of the festive season.
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"The second week in December is seen as the appropriate time to dress your house, giving you enough time to check the lights are still working and to update your tree decorations whilst maintaining a sense of tradition and saving on the electricity bill.
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"However, I'm not surprised that Britons are opting to deck the halls before December. A little Christmas magic bucks the spirit and brightens the days before the holidays begin."

Until now, sales of Christmas decorations have followed a totally predictable path, year in year out, with demand starting at the start of the second week in December.?

Debenhams Ruth Attridge added: "These figures show that everyone in the UK is desperate to have a something to look forward to this year.?

"Seeing Christmas decorations gives everyone a sense of excitement. It's a reminder of their own childhood when, magically, all of the things they hoped for did come true."

About Debenhams:
Debenhams is a leading department stores group with a strong presence in key product categories such as women's fashion - including velvet dresses (http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Navigate?ps=default&storeId=10001&sfn=Style&lid=%2F%2Fproductsuniverse%2Fen_GB%2Fproduct_online%3DY%2Fcategories%3C%2Fcategories%3C%2Fcategories%3C%2Ffunction%3E&catalogId=10001&sfv=Velvet+dresses ) - menswear, kid's clothing, home, Christmas gifts (http://www.debenhams.com/christmas ) and health and beauty.

Debenhams is the second largest department store chain in the UK.

Debenhams operates 167 stores in the UK, Republic of Ireland and Denmark, comprising 154 full department stores and 13 Desire by Debenhams stores, which is a small store concept featuring an edited product range. Debenhams also has 60 international franchise stores in 23 countries.

Debenhams online store can be found at Debenhams.com, where shoppers can find out all about the latest products to reach Debenhams's via Debenhams TV.

PR Contact:
Ruth Attridge
PR Manager - Menswear,?Beauty, International & Retail Services
Debenhams
33 Wigmore Street
London
W1U 1QX
0207 529 0172
http://www.debenhams.com

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Laura Ashley PVC Cloth Perfect for Transforming Dinner Tables

With recent research showing that a staggering 25% of British employees work all day without taking a break there's never been a better time to ensure that the family all sits down together to a proper dinner, or to gather friends around the table for a weekend get-together.

Old-fashioned values of home cooked meals using locally sourced, fresh produce are gathering force in the UK with people taking conversation over television, slow-cooke women's coats d casseroles over ready meals and veg boxes over air miles. So it's fitting that there's a trend towards home accessories that come with a traditional feel and a contemporary twist. Large tables laden with food and surrounded by laughter are best spread with a vintage-inspired cloth, but one with a PVC-coating that requires little in the way of cleaning after a fabulous meal - just shake and wipe down. The enduring popularity of polka dots needs no explaining - perky, pretty, clean and unobtrusive, they allow what's on the table to take centre stage without themselves fading into obscurity.

The Laura Ashley range of PVC coated cotton fabrics are available in candy-sweet shades of delphinium, eau de nil, pink and duck egg, all designed to create a fresh, crisp look that will be as well suited to covering dining tables as to providing the backdrop to a children's party feast. Designs featuring cupcakes and teacups will also perfectly create an attractive covering for kitchen tables, combining cosy informality with the appeal of low-maintenance.

And if creating a full meal seems like a little too much effort, anyone can indulge that yen for the type of sociability and companionship that is reminiscent of a gentler, more civilized time with an afternoon tea. Having made a comeback in the last few years, the appeal of tea served from a pot, wafer-thin sandwiches, melt-in-the-mouth cakes and homely scones dripping with jam is as strong as ever. Keying into this trend, Laura Ashley's pretty tiered cake stands come in appealing combinations of spots and stripes, or featuring dainty florals or scalloped edges. One lump or two? Either way, relaxing afternoons spent in the company of friends, family and delicious, soul-warming food make skipping a workday lunch seem worthwhile.

For more information please contact:
Laura Ashley PR Team
0207 880 5100

About Laura Ashley
Laura Ashley is one of the UK's leading retailers, with over 225 stores in the UK and Republic of Ireland, plus an expanding international business offering stylish, high quality, great value women's clothing and home furnishings. In the last financial year Laura Ashley sales were ?268.4 million.

As a much-loved British heritage brand Laura Ashley founded in 1953 provides a source of design-led items, good-quality yet accessible fabrics, wallpaper, furniture, lighting and home accessories and women's fashion.

The company also offers an excellent level of services including an array of bespoke options for the home, including made to order upholstery in a choice of over 100 fabric options, made to measure curtains & blinds and a comprehensive Design service.

Laura Ashley has growing franchise operations all over the world, including the Far East, Australia, Scandinavia and South America, as well as increasing numbers of licensing projects for products including carpets, eyewear, scarves and bedlinen.

In addition to an increasing portfolio of store Laura Ashley also offers a mail order service and internet sales at http://www.lauraashley.com.

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Independent Voices for Unique Events & Travel Experiences for Discerning Travelers, Foodies & Culture Fanatics

A global travel blog network made up of independent voices from around the world, the new travel magazine will add in-depth coverage of cultural events, including festivals.?

Geographically, We Blog the World has coverage on every continent in the world, including the best U.S. travel destinations, the top U.S. cities to travel to, the top European destinations, the best places to go in Asia, where to go in Australia and the Pacific, tips on traveling to South America, top things to do in Canada, hot spots in the Caribbean and where to go in Central America, Africa and the Middle East.
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Focused on the human side of travel and storytelling, We Blog the World has added four new sections: Travel Products, LIFE, Style and Spas & Retreats, and has expanded its coverage of Hotels & Resorts in its Lodging Section.?
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"The new site focused on global travel and culture, will capture ideas from untold and told travel stories for the discerning and well-traveled globetrotter who has already been to many of the most popular destinations in the world.
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Events and Festivals:
While there are sites that list cultural events for a particular region, We Blog the World covers events on every continent. The expanded focus on Events and Festivals will include topics We Blog the World readers value, such as Arts, Culture, Music, Food & Wine, Entertainment, Green, Technology, Style and Women.
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"Coverage of international events and festivals from a global perspective is fragmented and limited," said Renee Blodgett, founder of the site. "We provide comprehensive and in-depth coverage of unique global cultural events, as well as other things important to a successful travel experience."
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The Products section will cover in-depth reviews as short pieces on products writers discover that will help travelers on and off-the-road. Travel products can range from clothing, bags and shoes to camera equipment, mobile devices and mobile apps, net books, laptops and social media apps that focus on food and wine or help travelers navigate their way to and around a new destination.
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LIFE:
We Blog the World explores the human side of travel, from storytelling, human interest stories and unique experiences that shape the world today. Inspirational and life-changing stories will be told in the LIFE section through feature stories and a Q&A format.
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The site incorporates a community of independent voices from around the world who discover remarkable people and experiences and then share their unique perspective with readers. ?
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For foodies and wine lovers, We Blog the World will continue to run fun and creative stories about food and wine, including events and festivals. Content will come in the form of restaurant reviews, farm-to-table experiences, interviews with chefs, unique recipes and food photography.
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Lodging and Spas/Retreats:
The new We Blog the World will expand its global coverage of hotels, lodging, and resorts and has added a new section dedicated to retreats and Tips: Find Street Fashion Online(may be you can find what you want on the oasap.com) spas. Independent voices will bring a human side to travel accommodation which may include an inside peak at the people who own the hotel or resort or those who make it tick.
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The Fashion section has been merged with the new Style section, which will not only include creative and interesting fashion from different cultures around the world, but also style, which includes great design of products, places and things.
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The Women section will feature women who are leading projects and building products and services for positive social change.
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"It's no secret that women are doing remarkable things and working in important initiatives across the world and so we want to highlight them – the untold unknown stories and some of the known ones," added Blodgett. "As a woman entrepreneur and founder, I think it's important to support other women who are spearheading projects and trying to get groundbreaking projects off the ground."

This year, We Blog the World was a media partner of GigaOm's Mobilize, Idea Festival, Tech4Africa, Mobile Loco, and the DEMO Conference. We Blog the World is also now hosting their site with Rackspace, a leader in enterprise-level hosting services for businesses of all sizes and kinds around the world. A very special thanks and kudos to the support, creativity and technical wizardry of those who helped with the relaunch of the site and kept things smoothly running along the way: Sky Schuyler, David Yip, Sonya Gey, Kelli Mutchler and Nathan Miller.

About We Blog the World
We Blog the World, the Globe Voice for Travel and Events, is an online culture and travel magazine focused on unique cultural events and travel experiences for the discerning, well-traveled globetrotter. Dedicated to the human side of travel, We Blog the World captures stories, experiences and visual highlights from every continent in the world through a community of independent voices.? For more insights, stories and tips on global travel and international culture, follow We Blog the World on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/weblogtheworld, Twitter @weblogtheworld, on YouTube and on Pinterest at: http://www.pinterest.com/weblogtheworld.

Hollywood Bodies Are The Tabloid Topic Of The Week –

Bodies seem to be the topic of the week – who has one, who doesn't, who wants one and more diets than we care to know about. In other words, none of the tabs have any NEWS for us this week. Except for the ENQUIRER.

Well, maybe not news but it sure as hell is better than the body bits you'll hear about later.

The ENQUIRER blasts TOM & KATIE SPLIT OVER LIES ABOUT BABY … THE TRUTH ABOUT THEIR LIFE INSIDE TOM'S MANSION. Obviously, the story is about Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes and the tabloid-fueled rumors about 'what ever happened to baby Suri?

In case you've been living atop a mountain in Tibet, the tabloid world has gone agog because Tom hasn't shown them baby Suri. That's right, no photos, no holding the kid up in the air for everyone to see – nothing. The tabs are all lathered up because they think they – and you – have a right to see the baby. Well, here's a news flash straight from Tabloid Tuesday World Headquarters – they don't and neither do you. The screams of 'prove to us there really is a baby' are resonating on deaf ears. Tom and Katie are not under any obligation to show the baby to any of the tabs, news organizations, private detectives or even people like you who are curious what the baby looks like. Is it a bit strange? By Hollywood and Tom Cruise standards, not even close. Sure, most normal folks would take pride in showing off their new bundle of joy, but remember who we're talking about here…. So all the tabs are in a feeding frenzy, raising ridiculous questions and making incredible demands for Tom and Katie to prove to them the baby exists. Get a life!

Let's move on to the bodies. Listen, if you enjoy looking at photos of young Hollywood stars and starlets in bikinis, short dresses, tight fitting clothes, lots of skin and hair – then you're going to LOVE this week's issue of STAR Tips: Find Street Fashion Online(may be you can find what you want on the oasap.com) , US WEEKLY and IN TOUCH because that's all there is. No news, no really juicy gossip, just a lot of photos of the same men and women we've all seen countless times.

IN TOUCH tries a new pitch with BODY CONFESSIONS … LINDSAY, BOOB JOB CONTROVERSY …. KEIRA, ANOREXIA RUNS IN HER FAMILY … ASHLEE, RESPONS TO SURGERY RUMORS… KATE, TALKS ABOUT HER WEIGHT STRUGGLE.

Now make sure you know who these tragic, suffering, deformed women are – Lindsay Lohan, Keira Knightley, Ashlee Simpson, Kate Hudson. Is there any ONE of them that you think has a body to be ashamed of? Didn't think so.

Ashlee Simpson – who's 21 (wonder what they'll say when she's 30?) – according to IN TOUCH owes her new look to cosmetic surgery! Want to know what part turned her into a 'blond bombshell' according to the tab? She had a nose job! Yup, that's all it took – from cute as a button to a hot tamale because, according to the story, she had a 'nose reshaping surgery.' Never mind the fact that she's 21, works out, is 21, watches what she eats, is 21, takes care of herself and, did we mention, she's 21!

IN TOUCH next turns to Keira Knightley. In the story, Keira is quoted as saying her grandmother and great-grandmother battled anorexia, but in the next sentence she lets the world know that she's not anorexic. Even an expert quoted in the story says that someone can be as naturally thin as Kiera and not be anorexic. But that doesn't stop the weight-watchers at IN TOUCH. Nope. Here's how they handle the denial: "But Keira's certainly looking slimmer than she was in 2003's Love Actually, and it could be because she's simply not taking care of herself.'

Get the point of how it's going with INTOUCH? Kate Hudson put on some weight when she was pregnant and lost it in about three months, but that wasn't fast enough for FAT POLICE at INTOUCH. Nope. According to the article "The star opens up about her battle to lose post-baby weight."

US WEEKLY focuses on diets with EXTREME DIETS … INSIDE HOLLYWOOD'S DANGEROUS OBSESSION WITH BEING THIN… and of course the poster girls are Kiera Knightley and Kate Bosworth. Same photos we've seen before, same words, same conjectures about 'have they gone too far.' Nothing new here.

And then there's the Star… hot pink and all. By the way, the photo on the cover of Carmen Electra beats any photos that IN TOUCH or US WEEKLY has on theirs this week. But as they taught Tabloid Tuesday in Journalism story – the story is the thing.

Star's headlines announce     THE NEW LIPO … NEW PROCEDURE MELTS FAT & TIGHTENS SKIN IN MINUTES! - & IT'S AFFORDABLE!... +12 SEXY CELEB DIETS THAT WORK!

Here we go, page 56 – THE NEW LIPO: MIRACLE FAT ZAPPER… hmm, only $3,000 - $4,000 per area (that's "affordable"?) Before and after photos of The Rock, Howard Stern, Kathy Griffin… but where's Carmen Electra? Nowhere in the story, that's where… she's on the cover, part of the "New Lipo" pitch – but as usual, what you see isn't what you get. You gotta admit – when you're expecting Carmen Electra and Kathy Griffin shows up, it's a real let-down.

THE MEN.COM WORST OF THE WEEK: THERE'S A 3 WAY TIE – US WEEKLY, IN TOUCH and STAR. Nothing of substance, nothing of interest, not even close to reality. And after reading them, you still don't know any more than you did just a few minutes ago.

THE MEN.COM BESTOF THE WEEK: NONE

Save your money. Go buy yourself an ice cream – you don't want to wind up looking like Carmen Electra, do you?

QUOTE OF THE WEEK: According to the folks at IN TOUCH, Cameron Diaz said: "I need to have a cheeseburger now and again!" No wonder she didn't make it on the cover of the tabs this week. Keep up the good work!

Tabloid Tuesday is syndicated every week by Men.Com and provides a review and analysis of the front page stories from the tabloids.

? 2006 Men.Com. All Rights Reserved.

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International Timepiece Expert Meehna Goldsmith Launches Women’s Luxury Watches Blog

Internationally renowned haute timepiece expert, consultant and stylist, Meehna Goldsmith, today announced the launch of a new blog that focuses entirely on women's luxury watches and the women's haute timepiece market. Visitors to the blog will find informative posts on women's luxury timepiece design and mechanics, reviews of new and exclusive women's watches, and tips on sourcing and buying women's haute horlogerie.

"Until recently, women have been virtually ignored by luxury watchmaking brands. The prevailing attitude has been that all a woman needed or wanted was a beautiful piece of jewelry that told time," says Meehna. "Many haute horlogerie brands are now designing mechanical watches with women in mind. In my new blog, I will be covering the news and trends of this rapidly growing market of very savvy and sophisticated buyers."

Meehna is a regular contributor to leading trade publications such as Robb Report, Watch Journal, Cronos and HH Magazine. Her popular articles include market commentary, timepiece reviews and editorials, as well as in-depth interviews with celebrity watch enthusiasts. Meehna's personal relationships with the CEO's of major luxury brands such as Vacheron Constantin, Parmigiani, Montblanc, IWC, Piaget, Audemars Piguet, an Tips: Find Street Fashion Online(may be you can find what you want on the oasap.com) d Nubeo, keep her on the forefront of design innovations and emerging trends. As a luxury timepiece consultant and stylist, Meehna gives her clients unique access to the most exciting timepieces available, from the rare and unusual, to the extremely exclusive.

"A woman redefines herself in fashion every season, spending thousands of dollars on new clothing, handbags and shoes. The timepiece she wears is her most powerful accessory. It is the ultimate couture accent that makes a definitive personal statement of lifestyle and point of view," says Meehna.

About Meehna Goldsmith

Meehna Goldsmith is an internationally renowned luxury timepiece expert, consultant and stylist. She is recognized worldwide by the CEOs of major watch brands, as well as luxury timepiece buyers and sellers, for her in-depth knowledge and keen understanding of the haute horlogerie market and its emerging trends. Meehna is a regular contributor to the industry's leading watch publications and a popular speaker at luxury timepiece conferences and events. She is also an avid blogger, covering watch news and trends for both the men's http://bit.ly/Mens_Luxury_Watches and women's luxury timepiece markets.

For additional information contact:    
Meehna Goldsmith
310-210-8226

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The Watchery Welcomes Brand New Styles From High-Fashion Pioneer Burberry To Join Their Luxury Watch That Already Includes Invicta, Swiss Legend, Movado and More

The Watchery, a high-end online retailer of luxury brand watches and designer watches, is a top destination for chronograph collectors, timepiece aficionados and (more simply) smart shoppers looking for the best deals in designer watches. The Watchery's extensive s Tips: Find Street Fashion Online(may be you can find what you want on the oasap.com) election of womens and mens watches currently offers no less than 100 luxury designer watches for shoppers with varying tastes and budgets both great and small. The top selling lines vary from Invicta, Stuhrling and Swiss Legend to Lucien Piccard, Movado and U-Boat. Of course, premium Swiss luxury watches also feature heavily on the site.

What's more, The Watchery is pleased to announce a new, highly sought after collection of watches added to its extensive inventory: Burberry Spring styles. New watches are being added from Burberry, the fashion pioneers of classic and chic women's watches and men's watches, which follow the traditional aesthetic so affiliated with the brand. This luxury design house is in high demand and we now carry the Burberry collection of watches, which we are making available at amazingly low prices for such high fashion timepieces.

Burberry is a British luxury fashion house, manufacturing clothing, fragrance, and fashion accessories. Its distinctive tartan, a type of plaid, has become one of its most widely mimicked trademarks and a signature of the brand. Founded in 1856 by 21-year-old Thomas Burberry, it was not until 1967 that the Burberry Check, now a registered trademark, was widely used on its own for items including umbrellas, scarves, luggage, and more recently watches.

Shoppers will be thrilled that Burberry has joined the now more than 100 luxury brand names watch manufacturers which are discounted every day at The Watchery. Just some of the styles customers shop most are Invicta and Invicta Pro Diver styles, discount U-Boat watches including the U-Boat Classico, mens Movado watches and womens Movado watches, discount Stuhrling watches in all colors imaginable and Swiss Legend watches just in for Spring.

No matter the client's taste, The Watchery always offers top choices in all designer watches and discount luxury watches. Indeed, TheWatchery.com invites collectors from around the nation to plunder the treasure that is The Watchery's stock of luxury brand watches. First-time buyers of designer watches will delight in the flawless experience and knowledgeable customer service that has become a signature of the top online luxury watch retailer.

About The Watchery
The Watchery is a leading online shopping destination for consumers of luxury brand watches and designer watches at the best prices on the web. The Watchery prides itself on offering its customers the broadest range of name brand men's watches and ladies watches at the lowest prices anywhere. From Invicta to Movado to Swiss Legend, there are over 60 watch brands at up to 80% off retail prices. Constant and consistent positive reviews are available on the website.

They offer:

• FREE Shipping on all domestic orders
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To get the latest buzz and inside scoop, visit and follow The Watchery on Facebook and Twitter.

Spring Forward, Prices Fall Back at Laura Ashley

The clocks have moved forward into British Summertime - and about time too. But wait, what's that? It's not blazingly warm outside yet? Well rather than sitting inside and sulking about the swimsuit that's languishing in a chest of drawers, the British public should seek solace in a spot of retail therapy - guaranteed to raise spirits, if not the temperature.

Even so, there's nothing terribly cheering about a staggering credit card bill after the event, which is why the Laura Ashley Mid-Season Sale is so timely - with up to 50% off home and fashion, customers can shop to their heart's content.

With summer events diaries beginning to bulge, now is the time to stock up on gorgeous women's dresses and separates, ensuring that an elegant and effortless look at every occasion, be it work, barbecue, picnic or wedding. Shoppers are sure to take advantage of the opportunity to buy discounted jackets and cardigans too, since even warm weather months tend to come with the occasional nip in the air.

As part of this fantastic mid-season offer, Laura Ashley is giving customers the opportunity to benefit from free delivery on all furniture, including beds, sofas, mirrors and made to measure curtains and blinds - a not-to-be-missed saving of ?25.

Free delivery aside, this sale is a brilliant opportunity to buy oft coveted home and furniture items as there are substantial savings to be had, such as 50% off big ticket selections like coffee tables and dining room furniture.

Also included in the sale at a 25% discount are Laura Ashley's range of paints, in sumptuous colours that will complement every aspect of a home's décor, plus made to measure curtains and blinds, allowing customers to perfectly adorn their windows without the price tag customarily associated with a bespoke look.

Laura Ashley's recently re-launched girlswear collection has met with huge popularity, featuring the style and quality you'd expect from such a well-loved brand, combined with the colours and trends that little ladies will adore - and with 20% off all items except dresses from April 7th, there couldn't be a better time to buy.

Okay, granted, maybe Spring hasn't quite sprung. No matter - with only limited stock available, it's fashion bargain hunters who should be doing the springing to get their mid-season kicks at Laura Ashley. Such beautiful style and quality at such significant discounts are not likely to hang around for long.

For more information, please contact:

Paul Wells
0207 880 5116

About Laura Ashley

Laura Ashley is one of the UK's leading retailers, with over 225 stores in the UK and Republic of Ireland, plus an expanding international business offering stylish, high quality, great value women's clothing and home furnishings. In the last financial year Laura Ashley sales were ?268.4 million.

As a much-loved British heritage brand Laura Ashley founded in 1953 provides a source of design-led items, good-quality yet accessible fabrics, wallpaper, furniture, lighting and home accessories a women's coats nd women's fashion.

The company also offers an excellent level of services including an array of bespoke options for the home, including made to order upholstery in a choice of over 100 fabric options, made to measure curtains & blinds and a comprehensive Design service.

Laura Ashley has growing franchise operations all over the world, including the Far East, Australia, Scandinavia and South America, as well as increasing numbers of licensing projects for products including carpets, eyewear, scarves and bedlinen.

In addition to an increasing portfolio of store Laura Ashley also offers a mail order service and internet sales at http://www.lauraashley.com.

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Vastra to Launch a New Paradigm in Wellness through Clothing based on Ayurveda

Vastra, a global wellnes women's jackets s clothing company based out of Washington, D.C., announced today that it will open its online store on June 19th to launch a line of apparel and bed linens that integrates an ancient, natural technique of dyeing based on the 5,000 year old practice of Ayurveda.

Vastra is an ancient word from Sanskrit that translates to 'clothing' or 'fabric.' Through its line of men's and women's apparel and bed linens, Vastra plans to promote the concept of achieving wellness through organic clothing that is dyed with only medicinal plants and herbs that provide unique healing properties.

The introductory line of Vastra's fully organic collection will include six colors. Each color is created using a predominant herb/plant along with a synergistic blend of more than 40 other herbs/plants. The colors come from Ayurvedic herbs themselves that include Turmeric, Tulsi, Sandalwood and Neem. Vastra's fabrics will also be available for custom orders by select retailers and other businesses.

"The skin is the largest organ in the human body and is used as a gateway in Ayurveda to infuse many medicinal plants and herbs for their beneficial qualities. Clothing dyed with plants and herbs has been traditionally used in Ayurveda for the same purpose," said Sri Narayan, the Washington, D.C. based founder of Vastra who worked for over a year to bring the concept to the United States.

"Each herb and plant that is used as a clothing dye has its own healing properties. By wearing this type of clothing, as opposed to synthetic and chemically-dyed alternatives, we are consciously choosing health," he added.

The Vastra team in India at The Handloom Weavers Development Society, Kerala, revived and refined this ancient technique of dyeing clothing to deliver the benefits of medicinal herbs through the skin (known as 'Ayurvastra'), which has been proven by tradition and clinical research. News organizations, including Time magazine and the BBC have covered the revival of this age-old/traditional concept and the growing interest in exploring its benefits.

For more information, please visit: http://www.vastra.us

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Medals of America Helps Our Marines Get Ready for the Marine Corps Birthday Ball

The Marine Corps Birthday Ball is a tremendous celebration, recognizing the birthday of the United States Marine Corps, dating back to November 10, 1775, when the Marines were established. The USMC Ball is an annual tradition, which officially started in 1925, when the first Ball was celebrated. With the 2011 USMC Ball coming up in November, it is time for those United States Marines to prepare and get their Marine medals - whether they need new medals, updated or repaired medals. And Medals of America, the veteran owned and operated premier source for military medals, military patches and more, again will support these Marines attending this event by being an available supplier of military medals wh women's coats ere they can buy new, pristine Marine medals, Marine badges, and Marine Corps insignia.

Each year the great men and women of the United States Marine Corps get the opportunity to be recognized and honored at the annual Marine Corps Ball. The Marine Corps Birthday Ball is an opportunity for the Marines to proudly wear the military medals earned by their dedication and commitment to their country. Medals of America has been supplying our fine Marine Corps with Marine medals, Marine badges and Marine Corps Insignia for more than 30 years, since 1976.

"It is an honor for Medals of America to again be an available supplier to our Marines of military medals for the USMC Birthday Ball," said Lee Foster, COO, Medals of America. "Since the company's inception, Medals of America has been committed to providing our fine military men and women with the finest quality military medals, badges, insignias and more. These Marines have dedicated themselves to our country, so being an option for Marines to get their medals and awards they have earned is the least Medals of America can do."

Medals of America will help ensure that those Marines who choose Medals of America have their military medals in time for the Birthday Ball, as well as offering free shipping, if the medals are orders early enough. Each Marine deserves to wear their Marine medals with pride, so whether it is a new medal, updated medal or even a repaired medal, our top quality Marine Corps Medals and Marine Corps Badges, will help each Marine get ready for the Ball.

About Medals of America
Medals of America is the premier source for?Military Medals,?Badges,?Military Hats,?Patches,?Rank, Rates and Insignia, as well as?Custom Embroidered Clothing. We're also proud to offer our exclusive?Ribbon Rack Builder,?Military Medals Builder?and?Custom Display Case Builder.?

Veteran owned and operated for more than 35 years! Our mission is simple - we want every Veteran and Service person to display the Medals our grateful Nation awarded them. Anything we can do to have all the great Americans who served their country in the Military Forces display their award will enrich future generations by these symbols of Duty, Honor and Country.

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Modesty Matters to God, New Xulon Press Book States

The clothing a person wears and the image they portray speaks volumes. The way a person dresses often causes other people to form an opinion of what kind of person they are. But what kind of a message is the way people dress sending to others? Do people see Christ or the world? Scripture proves that people are important to God and so is how they dress. Within the pages of Daughters of God .........Modesty Matters ($14.99, paperback, 978-1-61379-518-7; $22.99, hardcover, 978-1-61379-519-4; $7.49, eBook, 978-1-61379-592-7), a new Xulon title from Jennifer Peikert, the author teaches women how very important they are to God, how they are fearfully and wonderfully made, and how even the way they dress is important to God.

"I hope readers learn that their value is not in how they look or act but simply because they were created by God Himself," the author says. "Modesty and how we convey ourselves to others matters to God. I believe God wants this truth conveyed to His girls and all of this book is scripturally based and God-inspired."

The author was prompted by God to write this book after learning—through real life experiences—that how women dres women's jackets s can impact their lives. She has witnessed firsthand how so many girls and women today expose their bodies for acceptance and love, and this book is her response to that troubling trend. "God has truly brought me from ashes to beauty," she explains. "I have learned to see myself through His eyes, and I have seen how women dressing immodestly has impacted lives. I live the life of dressing modestly and have learned how important it is to God."

Xulon Press, a division of Salem Communications, is the world's largest Christian publisher, with more than 8,000 titles published to date. Retailers may order Daughters of God .........Modesty Matters through Ingram Book Company and/or Spring Arbor Book Distributors. The book is available online through xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com, and barnesandnoble.com.
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Ski Holidays- Doing it on a Budget

Online discount clothes retailer MandMDirect has prepared for an increase in customer demand for skiwear, with new exclusive deals, which will not be beaten on price.

During October MandMDirect experienced a 162% increase in demand for skiwear items compared with October 2010. This trend reflects the increase in customer demand for branded skiwear clothing, experienced during the run up to Christmas last year. The growth in sales suggest either customers are taking more skiing holidays or preparing earlier for the harsh winter weather the country has been experiencing. As we enter the 2011 winter season, MandMDirect has prepared to meet this increase in demand through the introduction of new top brands to the range, and exclusive deals.

The range, which boasts starting prices from ?34.99 for branded Women's Ski Jackets and Ski accessories from ?4.99, is the most comprehensive range yet from MandMDirect, with broad offerings over Men's, Women's and Children's categories. Some of the brands represented in the range are Helly Hansen, Dare2B, Trespass and Surfanic.

Daly Robinson of MandMDirect commented "Some of the highlights of the 2011 range include New Karrimor Snow Boots at ?44.99 [RRP ?89.99], Trespass Morzines Ski Jackets which are exclusive to MandMDirect and cost ?49.99 [RRP?129.99], and Recco Jackets for ?64.99 [RRP ?169.99]. Plus we have Dare2B at rock bottom prices and lots of Trekmates and Trespass snow accessories"

The price guarantee introduced in April 2010 ensures that the deals offered won't be beaten on price, and was introduced in line with MandMDirect's dedication to provide high quality branded goods for the lowest prices. The expanded range of branded skiwear at the lowest prices means MandMDirect are the perfect one stop shop to kit out the whole family on a budget.

For these exclusive deals visit http://www.mandmdirect.com/

About MandMDirect

MandMDirect is one of the largest online discount clothes retailers in Europe. Over the last 24 years the company has been dedicated to delivering the biggest sports and fashion brands at the lowest prices. Through consistently living the company's core values MandMDirect has attracted over 1million active customers, receives 33 million visits a year to women's coats their website and has been awarded a number of prestigious accolades in the retail industry; including Etailer of the Year in the 2010 Drapers Etail Awards.

If you would like more information about this topic, samples, or to schedule an interview with Susannah Aldred please don't hesitate to get in contact.

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Find the Perfect Fashion Jewelry to Pair with Elegant Special Events Outfits

Christmas comes only once each year and with it comes a lot of joy, love and parties. Most consumers are shopping for ideal Christmas presents for their loved ones, and jewelry should definitely top the list of ideal Christmas gifts.

DinoDirect's store manager explained why they are offering their collection of jewelry on sale, "Fashion jewelry will be appreciated by everybody, especially to the ladies. Women like jewelry because it makes them feel more beautiful. With the jewelry, they feel more confident and they are able to make bolder fashion statements."

There are a number of festive parties and events lined up, and most people are probably spoilt for choice when it comes to selecting which events to attend. However, one of the most important things when attending festive parties and events is to dress up for the occasion. The jewelry paired with an outfit could greatly enhance the overall look of an ensemble, especially in the case of special events outfits and costumes.

The silver ring is an ideal gift for both men and women, because they pair well with virtually all outfits including costumes. It is important to shop along gender lines when buying a ring as a gift. Women's silver rings come in extravagant shapes and designs which are ideal for cocktail parties and pairing with costumes. Men on the other hand often prefer demure rings with minimal embellishments. It is also important to get the ring sizing right, to avoid women's coats getting an over-sized or small ring for the recipient.

One of the most common jewelry pieces paired with outfits is the jewelry necklace. Necklaces could be the easiest jewelry gift option, because there are limitless selections to choose from. Necklaces which come with cross pendants are often popular around the Christmas period, in commemoration of the religious aspect of the period. Necklaces are the perfect jewelry choices to pair with bold special events outfits or to complete simple outfits.

In order to make Christmas gifts much more personalized, DinoDirect is giving consumers the opportunity to personalize the gifts they buy for their loved ones. Jewelry pieces are the easiest store bought gifts to personalize; most consumers choose to have the names of their loved ones engraved on the jewelry pieces they buy as gifts. The Jewelry Organizer is another gift item which consumers should consider purchasing and personalizing as a gift for friends and family members.

Consumers who choose to buy jewelry as gifts from the online retailer will benefit from DinoDirect's store wide special discounts. The store is calling it the Zero-Profit sale, with their products retailing at up to 70% discounted prices.

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Young Entrepreneur Getting Ahead In The World Of Fashion

MyFashionBeautyTips.com is a new, up-and-coming trendy website that provides tips for women of all ages. A fun site that offers tips about the latest trends, clothing and beauty from a reliable source.

The editor, Simone Besterfield is a 20-year-old part-time student from Cape Town, South Africa and just like any other girl, her hobbies include spending time with her family, friends, shopping and most of all, fashion and beauty.

Simone also knows that internet is the best place to get any beauty or fashion related information and tips.

This why MyFashionBeautyTips was created - a blend of blog, tabloid and information, it has turned into a huge success for the Human Resources student. It began as a small website that aimed to provide all women (from teens to middle aged) with inspiring Fashion and "girly" ideas, but turned out to be more successful than she imagined, having over 90000 unique visitors in just a few months.

MyFashionBeautyTips began in August 2011, and started off by getting an average of 225 unique visitors per day, coming mainly from California via major search engines. And now, six months later, it has an average of 1200 unique visitors a day. To add to that success, the websites Facebook group has reached more than 1170 fans. A major accomplishment.

"I never ever expected it to get this popular, I just started the website as a hobby, something I would do in my spare time", said Simone. She thinks that the reason why MyFashionBeautyTips is such a big hit is because it offers helpful fashion information that people are searching for without trying to coax people into buying anything. Topics on the website range from body care, beauty, and celebrity gossip to shoes, handbags, clothing, accessories and brands.

Simone says that she keeps strict quality control on the website so that the content is always helpful and informative for her readers. So next time you're searching for trustworthy information women's coats about fashion, hair, beauty, make-up, accessories, celebrity news or product releases, go directly to MyFashionBeautyTips.com to find top quality tips and information!
http://www.myfashionbeautytips.com

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Despite the Recession, Record Growth for Ranger Up

It isn't easy getting people to spend money on witty t-shirts when gasoline is nearly four dollars a gallon and unemployment nags at millions of American homes. It takes an angle, a message, and in many cases, an unforgettable character. Ranger Up knows these keys to success and while other businesses struggle to stay afloat, this company of military veterans and rugby players is enjoying record growth.

"There are a lot of t-shirt companies out there," says CEO Nick Palmisciano. "We aren't a t-shirt company. We've always had the goal to make a difference and to give back far more to the community that we represent than we take. We like to think of ourselves as a movement that happens to make t-shirts and the goal of the movement is to empower and help our troops and veterans."

Started in 2006 by Palmisciano as a response to liberal and anti-military t-shirts he encountered while attending business school at Duke University, Ranger Up was formed to embody the pro-America, military spirit at a time when the country was weary of five years of war.

It was a risky venture to say the least, but over five years later Ranger Up is a multi-million dollar company experiencing massive growth at a time when many apparel companies aren't. In 2011 Ranger Up grew by 48% in a year where they focused on operational efficiencies and has an overall growth of 829% over the last three years. Given the current economic climate, last year's growth would make most companies happy, but Ranger Up has bigger plans for 2012.

"Last year we had to pump the brakes," says Palmisciano. "We were growing too fast without ensuring our operation was where it should be. We always put our customers first, and I didn't want to be in a position where we weren't serving them well, so we stopped seeking new accounts, invested in infrastructure, remapped all of our processes, and sent our employees to UNC and Duke for classes focused in their work areas. Now we're ready to go and plan to double our business in 2012. We're up 67% in the first two months."

Though operating primarily from an online store, Ranger Up has also established a network of wholesalers and custom jobs that represent a significant portion of its revenue stream. Nevertheless, it is in digital media where they excel, garnering six figures in affiliate marketing and cultivating a rabid social media following of nearly 50,000 followers on Facebook and more than one and a half million views of its witty YouTube campaigns.

"Our numbers would place us in the middle of the INC 500," Palmisciano says. "But we're most proud of growing without any significant debt. We've taken one bank loan in company history in 2009 for additional inventory and that's it. We accomplish our goals through a disciplined system of cash flow planning and budgeting. If we don't have the money for something, we just save until we do."

At a time of ballooning domestic labor and production costs, a sharp rise in cotton prices worldwide, and an overall decline in the retail apparel sector, Ranger Up's continued success is the exception to the rule rather than the norm. Apparel is a notoriously finicky industry that witnesses more good ideas go bad than any other and even a celebrity's endorsement is not a guarantee of success. In 2011 Eddie Bauer, American Apparel, Women's Apparel Group LLC, BP Clothing, and No Fear all filed for bankruptcy.

But no business today is immune to setbacks and Ranger Up ran headlong into one just before Christmas. "We used an unproven pr women's jackets online inter at a critical time and it ended up being a massive mistake," Palmisciano says. "It was a nightmare, but we did everything within out power to solve the problem. My COO literally rented a van and drove sixteen hours to Ohio to help them run their presses for another twelve hours in the middle of the night, then drove back so we'd meet our deadline."

Despite the superhuman effort, more than half the shirts from the new printer didn't meet the Ranger Up standard. "There were nearly fifty customers whose order we couldn't fill due to a quality issue," adds Ranger Up's COO Tom Amenta. "We gave them the best shirt we could along with a letter of apology and a gift certificate for another two shirts. It was hard to write those letters knowing we had let people down, but we recovered and now know what not to do, which is just as important as knowing what to do in business. If you're not learning from your mistakes, then you're not evolving as a company."

Another way Ranger Up is evolving is by giving back to veterans more and more as the company expands. Ranger Up has a history of supporting service members in various forms from outright cash donations to athletic sponsorships to sitting on the board of military charitable organizations. The company's newest venture is veteran employment consulting. Palmisciano and his team recently produced four short videos that provide veterans much-needed advice on landing a job; valuable advice from someone who started his own business from scratch and is leading it into the upper reaches of the apparel industry.

If this year's numbers are an indicator, the future of Ranger Up is bright. "We're going to expand in a lot of areas," Palmisciano says. "Ranger Up is a lifestyle for a lot of people, so those lifestyle products like hats, jeans, and polo shirts will launch in 2012. We'll also expand our custom services aggressively and foster the growth of our other brands, Unapologetically American and American Sin Bin."

Follow Ranger Up on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/rangerupfanpage
On twitter @Ranger_Up

Tom Morello to Receive Officers' Award from the Sidney Hillman Foundation for his Tireless Pursuit of Social and Economic Justice

Musician and activist Tom Morello will receive a special public women's jackets service award at the annual 2012 Hillman Prizes ceremony on May 1 at The TimesCenter. The Board of Directors of the Sidney Hillman Foundation is honoring Morello with the Officers' Award for his advocacy for and support of working people across the world.

Morello will receive the award at the ceremony and reception to honor this year's Hillman Prize-winners for excellence in journalism in service of the common good. Previous Officers' awards have gone to such figures as Eleanor Roosevelt, Senator Edward M. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr., Harry Belafonte, and others.

Morello will be performing at this year's ceremony.

In 2011, Tom Morello sang on the capitol steps in Madison, Wisconsin to support the public employees in their fight to protect collective bargaining. He visited and performed at Occupy Wall Street protests in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle and Vancouver. He donated the proceeds from his Justice Tour concerts in Madison WI, Flint MI, and Cleveland OH to the Nation Institute.

"Tom Morello's work in pursuing social and economic justice - and in telling the stories of working men and women - is exemplary and inspiring," said Bruce Raynor, president of the Sidney Hillman Foundation. "Tom's music, energy and leadership brings attention to causes that matter and inspires others to become more active on the public commons. In the words of another American songwriter, there's a battle outside and it's ragin' - and almost any time we look, there's Tom Morello right out in front."

The awards ceremony will take place at 6pm Tuesday, May 1, 212, at The TimesCenter, in New York City.

About Tom Morello

Tom Morello is an original member of the rock bands Rage Against The Machine and Audioslave, two acts responsible for multiple Grammy Awards and a combined 30 million albums sold worldwide. He released his first solo album as The Nightwatchman in 2007, and in 2009 Morello formed the band Street Sweeper Social Club with Boots Riley of The Coup.

2011 saw the release of two critically acclaimed solo releases. His full-length solo album, "World Wide Rebel Songs," was recognized as one of the top 50 best albums of the year by Rolling Stone magazine and was released on the heels of his benefit EP, "Union Town." All profits from "Union Town" benefited The America Votes Labor Unity Fund via SaveWorkers.org and consists of 8 pro-union songs.

Morello graduated from Harvard University with honors as a Political Science major and has been a widely recognized political activist throughout his career.

Rolling Stone magazine recognized Morello as one of the "100 Greatest Guitar Players of All-Time."

Watch his "UnionTown" Video here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5ZT71DxLuM

About the Sidney Hillman Foundation

The Sidney Hillman Foundation honors excellence in journalism in service of the common good. Hillman Prize judges are Rose Arce, Hendrik Hertzberg, Katrina vanden Heuvel, Harold Meyerson and Susan Meiselas. The Foundation awards the annual Hillman Prizes and the monthly Sidney Awards.

Since 1950, the Sidney Hillman Foundation has celebrated the legacy and vision of union pioneer and New Deal architect Sidney Hillman. As founder and president of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America, a predecessor union to Workers United, SEIU, and a founder of the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO), Hillman is considered one of America's greatest labor leaders. His tireless efforts to bring dignity and respect to working people left a lasting legacy for the American public.

For more information on the Hillman Foundation's go to: http://www.hillmanfoundation.org

Did You Know, 1 in 5 Americans Will Develop Skin Cancer in Their Lifetime?

The Entertainment Industries Council, Inc. (EIC), through its Sun SafeTee program, is leading the charge to give junior golfers the potentially life-saving information to protect them stroke after stroke. As part of its nationwide program to provide the golf community with sun protection education, the Sun SafeTee program will be at the American Junior Golf Association's (AJGA) national headquarters in Braselton, GA presenting the Block the Sun, Not the Fun campaign encouraging the use of sun screen, wide brim hats, sun glasses, and sun safe clothing while players are on the links.

This year in the United States, over 2 million skin cancers will be diagnosed. Given the extensive amount of time golfers spend in the sun, they have a higher risk than the general population of developing sun damage and skin cancer.

Dr. Michael Kaminer, a board certified dermatologist in Massachusetts and board member of the Program said, "Since much of the sun exposure people get as children, causes skin problems as an adult, it is imperative to educate golfers as young as possible on how to properly protect themselves in the sun."

Mark Wishner, Director of the Sun SafeTee Program, added "The AJGA is a great partner in our effort to educate young golfers. We will be teaching the critical elements of good sun protection, which the AJGA staff will then pass along to their members and tournament participants."

The AJGA's commitment to Sun SafeTee and preventing sun damage in young golfers was reinforced by Mark Oskarson, the AJGA's Chief Operating Officer. Oskarson stated, "The AJGA believes strongly in our partnership with the Sun SafeTee Program and we're appreciative of the opportunity to have Mark Wishner speak with our 2012 tournament staff regarding the program's important principles and message."

Each year more skin cancers are diagnosed than lung cancer, breast cancer and prostate cancer combined. While skin cancer is the most prolific form of cancer, it is also the most preventable and the most curable when diagnosed at an early stage.

About Entertainment Industries Council

EIC, a non-profit organization, was founded in 1983 by leaders of the entertainment industry to bring the power and influence of the industry to bear on communication about health and social issues. The organization is considered to be the chief pioneer of entertainment outreach and one of the premiere success stories in the field of entertainment education. EIC provides information resources for entertainment creators through innovative and time-proven services and methods of "encouraging the art of making a difference" from within the entertainment industry. EIC produces the simulcast national television special PRISM Awards Showcase which addresses accurate portrayals of prevention, treatment and recovery from drug, alcohol and tobacco use, and mental health concerns. The organization also produces the S.E.T Awards, honoring positive and non-stereotypical portrayals of science, engineering and technology.

EIC also addresses issues such as diabetes, ADHD, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, foster care, women's health, firearm safety and injury prevention, sun safety and skin cancer prevention, human trafficking, terrorism and homeland security, eating disorders and obesity, seat belt use and traffic safety, and HIV/AIDS prevention. The organization has also launched an initiative to increase the public profile and interest in science, engineering and technology. EIC's web site is http://www.eiconline.org. The PRISM Awards web site is http://www.prismawards.com.

About Sun SafeTee
The Sun SafeTee Program is dedicated to providing sun protection education and opportunities for the early detection of skin cancer in the golf community. As a program of the Entertainment Industries Council, Inc., women's jackets we are dedicated to reducing the incidence of skin cancer and creating national awareness of this important health issue in America. Sun SafeTee believes that a concerted focus on skin cancer prevention, education and awareness is the only way to change generations of behavior and lifestyles. To learn more about Sun SafeTee or to make a tax deductible donation, go to http://www.sunsafetee.org

About the AJGA
The American Junior Golf Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the overall growth and development of young men and women who aspire to earn college golf scholarships through competitive junior golf. The AJGA provides valuable exposure for college golf scholarships, and has an annual junior membership (boys and girls ages 12-18) of approximately 5,500 junior golfers from 49 states and more than 40 countries. To ensure scholarship opportunities for all junior golfers who have the skill, the AJGA created the Achieving Competitive Excellence (ACE) Grant program to provide financial assistance to young players in need.

Titleist, the AJGA's National Sponsor, has been the catalyst and driving force behind the Association's success since 1989. Rolex, which is in its third decade of AJGA support, became the inaugural AJGA Premier Partner in 2004. In 2007, after 12 years of support, Polo Ralph Lauren became the AJGA's second Premier Partner.
AJGA alumni have risen to the top of amateur, collegiate and professional golf. Former AJGA juniors have compiled more than 500 victories on the PGA and LPGA Tours. AJGA alumni include Stewart Cink, Matt Kuchar, Hunter Mahan, Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods, Paula Creamer, Cristie Kerr, Inbee Park and Morgan Pressel.

Little Princess Treasures Caters to Customer Convenience - Rolls out new Online Shopping Experience

Little Princess Treasures, celebrating its second year as Harbor Country's only children's boutique, now offers online shopping and baby equipment rentals to meet customer needs.
Little Princess Treasures adds a unique shopping experience to the eclectic mix of stores, restaurants and galleries in downtown New Buffalo. Boutique owner Kimberly Miller, a 26-year retail veteran, caters to customers looking for the perfect outfit, accessory or gift for a birthday, baptism, wedding, shower or other special occasion.

Little Princess Treasures features the hottest trends in clothing and accessories for girls from newborn to 14 and boys from newborn to 6 years old. Shoppers can select from such popular designer brands as Trumpette, Ruffle Butts, Haven Girl and Persnickety, to name a few. Miller also carries the imported lines Desigual and Mayoral from Spain; Ganz from Germany and Little Joule from England.

While adults shop, kids can hang out at an in-store play area. And, as a July 7 bonus, customers who spend $50 or more will be able to have a free 8x10 color photo taken at the store.
Miller recently launched the online site shop.littleprincesstreasures.com for shoppers' convenience.
"Our website is an alternative for people who are not able to visit our store, but are looking for the latest trends in children's clothing" Miller says. They carry over 4,000 items, however only about 2,000 are on-line, so if you saw something in store, but not on-line you can call the store to see if it is still available.
As the mother of a three-year-old, Miller recognized that vacation properties in the Southwest Michigan resort area are not always equipped for families with infants and young children. She's filling that niche by renting assorted baby equipment, including cribs, car seats, strollers, high chairs, cabanas and other essentials.

The Little Princess Treasures clientele is mostly women ages 30 to 62, Miller says, and she stocks merchandise with their needs in mind. For example, mothers love the popular Schleppbags that she describes as "feminine, hip, trendy gym bags." Grandparents and other relatives can encourage kids to read with a gift of Books to Bed, combining a book with illustrated pajamas that match.

Little Princess Treasures is open year-round at 122 N Whi fashion jackets ttaker St. in New Buffalo, Mich. Store hours are Mon-Sat 10-8 EST and Sun 10-6 EST. For more information, visit http://www.littleprincesstreasures.com or phone 269-586-2275.