Guy Harvey, AFTCO and Partners Raise $500,000 in 30 Days for Gulf Marine Life Affected by Oil Spill

AFTCO Bluewater, the official licensee and manufacturer of Guy Harvey fishing clothing, fishing t-shirts, and coastal lifestyle apparel, and Guy Harvey, known as the world's premier marine wildlife artist and renown marine biologist and conservationist, today announced that in just one month they sold out of 50,000 special edition Guy Harvey "Save Our Gulf" fishing T-shirts. $10 of each shirt sold was donated to the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation (GHOF), for a total of $500,000 that will be used to support needed marine life research in the Gulf of Mexico. AFTCO Bluewater has ceased production and is no longer selling the t-shirts at their official online store, GuyHarveySportswear.com, but limited quantities are still available at retail outlets for the next few weeks.

Even though oil is no longer flowing into the Gulf from the BP spill, and it is reported that over 70% of the spilled oil is now gone due primarily to evaporation and bacteria consumption, there is no doubt that marine life in the Gulf has been impacted. The $500,000 will be used to increase our understanding of how it has been impacted and what possible solutions exist both for now and in the case of future mishaps. The money raised from the sale of the special Guy Harvey T-shirts will be set aside in a separate fund within the GHOF and will be granted to research projects that Guy Harvey and the GHOF Board believe will bring the most future benefit to marine life of the Gulf.

Many questions need to be answered such as what impact the spill has had on planktonic animals, fish eggs, larvae and juvenile fish. Also, if it is found that there has been a significant impact on an important sportfish species such as bluefin tuna, grouper, cobia, red snapper, redfish, seatrout, or flounder, the research will look at how that impact affects future stocks.

"Our thanks go out to all who added to the $10 contribution which included Guy Harvey, AFTCO Bluewater, our reps, our suppliers and our retail partners," said Bill Shedd, President of AFTCO Bluewater. "We also thank the consumers who made this possible with their strong support of these specific shirts and the Guy Harvey brand. Our original goal was to sell 10,000 T-shirts and raise $100,000. For us to raise $500,000 in just a month is quite a unique and significant accomplishment. Meaningful support of the marine resource is part of the culture and DNA with both Guy Harvey and AFTCO Bluewater. This Save Our Gulf T-shirt effort was both fun and rewarding for all of us."

In 2009 AFTCO Bluewater contributed over $200,000 from Guy Harvey Sportswear sales to the GHOF for their use to help protect, conserve, enhance and better understand the marine resource. This contribution is exclusive of any contributions AFTCO Bluewater will make this year from the sale of all Guy Harvey Sportswear items.

"The response to our two "Save our Gulf" t-shirts has been quite remarkable in a very short period of time," said Guy Harvey. "I truly appreciate all of our retail partners and fans who supported the initiative. There is much research work still to be done to determine the short and long term effect of the oil spill on our fishery resources. The funds raised from the sale of my two Gulf of Mexico designs will go to fund some important fishery research by some of the top Gulf Coast marine researchers."

About Guy Harvey Sportswear
Guy Harvey Sportswear represents a full line (over 7,000 styles and sizes) of high quality Guy Harvey Men's fishing t-shirts featuring his extraordinary detailed paintings of big game fish like marlin, sailfish, tuna and more, in addition to other men's fishing clothing like tech and performance shirts, fishing shorts, fishing hats, belts, shoes, and sandals. There is also a wide selection of Women's clothing including dresses, skirts, shorts, knits, tanks, and tops, in addition to popular new Junior's and Young Men's t shirt lines featuring more youthful designs and a slimmer cut. The Youth department includes fishing shirts, t-shirts, and hats. Guy Harvey Sportswear is available at many retail locations as well as online at http://www.guyharveysportswear.com. (A retailer locator is available on the si women's jackets te.)

Media Contact
Laura Hernandez
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Harrow Sports and the College Squash Association Renew Sponsorship Agreement

Harrow Sports and the College Squash Association (CSA) have signed a three-year sponsorship agreement. This renewed agreement keeps Harrow Sports as the official equipment supplier of the CSA.

According to Shona Kerr, Women's CSA President, "We are extremely excited to continue our sponsorship arrangement. Harrow's squash gear has become a fixture in the college squash world."

Harrow Sport's racquets, shoes, clothes, and accessories are used by hundreds of players in the CSA. In addition, many top professional and amateur squash players use Harrow equipment.

According to Harrow Sports' Dave Rosen, "We are extremely pleased with the relationship that has developed between Harrow and the CSA and it was a very easy decision to extend our sponsorship for another three years. The CSA has grown steadily over the course of our agreement and I hope we continue to work with the ever-expanding programs to provide great squash equipment to all of the CSA schools for years to come."

"Like the CSA, Harrow is very focused on squash teams. Harrow women's jackets 's customized racquets, bags, and clothing have helped make team bonds stronger for players, parents, and fans," adds Bob Callahan, CSA Men's President.

Harrow Sports will have a presence at the Women's National Team Championships – Howe Cup (February 18th – 21st, hosted by Princeton University), the Men's National Team Championships (February 25th – 27th, hosted by Harvard University), and the Individual Championships (March 4th – 6th, hosted by Dartmouth College).

About the College Squash Association:

The College Squash Association (CSA) is the governing body for men's and women's intercollegiate squash in the United States. It ranks players and teams, establishes and enforces rules, hosts annual individual and team championships, and archives college squash history. There are approximately 100 men's and women's collegiate squash programs in the United States. The CSA is dedicated to growing college squash. For additional information, visit http://CollegeSquashAssociation.com.

About Harrow Sports:

Harrow Sports is a recognized leader in high performance composite technology for sports equipment. Since its inception, Harrow has led the industry in game changing composites in squash, lacrosse, ice hockey and field hockey. For additional information, visit http://www.harrowsports.com or contact Dave Rosen (Tel: 303-889-9891 or Email: drosen(at)harrowsports(dot)com).

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Debenhams Reveals Lumberjack Shirt Sales Shooting up as the Cold Snap Bites

Debenhams department store is reporting sales of the traditional long-sleeved check shirts have shot up 65 per cent on last year, making the garment the key item to get through the cold snap.

Once ridiculed as the clothing of simple, hulking woodsmen, and lampooned by Monty Python, the lumberjack style mens shirts?(http://www.debenhams.com/men/shirts ) have moved on from fashion foible to must-have according to department store Debenhams.

Inspired by the likes of Prince Harry, David Beckham, Justin Timberlake and Robert Pattinson, it seems you no longer need to have the backdrop of a forest and chainsaw in hand to carry off the look.

However, with the Met Office predicting continual snow showers, Debenhams stores are gearing up for the rush. More lumberjack styles have been brought in and extra stock has been sent to more stores to cope with the demand.

Ruth Attridge, spokesperson for Debenhams said, "Although the lumberjack look is back in vogue, the chunky check shirt is now more likely to be worn out on the town than slogging away in the forests.

"Modern man has been influenced by these uber-masculine folklore heroes but unlike the figure made famous by Monty Python, these days lumberjack shir fashion coats ts are more likely to be worn with a t-shirt underneath, not lingerie".

Influenced by designers such as Dolce & Gabbana and Tommy Hilfiger parading the woodcutter look on the catwalk, the on-trend way to wear checks is in bold colours, with two pockets rather than four, sleeves rolled up, layered over a plain t-shirt and in lightweight brushed cotton as well as heavyweight wool flannel.

Initially designed for colder weather, lumberjack shirts (http://www.debenhams.com/men/shirts ) have been redesigned in many formats including lighter shirt. This means its wear is not restricted to the winter months and the trend is expected to continue into Spring/Summer 2011.

Attridge added, "A lumberjack shirt embodies the rugged, rebellious spirit of the wilderness. Sporting one, whether in Canada or Croydon, ensures you will endure the winter toasty warm and stay ahead of the fashion pack".

About Debenhams:
Debenhams is a leading department stores group with a strong presence in key product categories including women's and men's fashion with a wide range of mens jeans (http://www.debenhams.com/men/jeans ), mens clothing?(http://www.debenhams.com/men ), mens jackets (http://www.debenhams.com/men/coats-jackets ), kid's clothing, home, perfume gifts 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.

For more information, please 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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Girls Make History, Too. Shirin Bridges' New Series of Books Provides Historic Role Models for Young Girls--Just in Time for Women’s History Month

Award-winning children's author Shirin Yim Bridges believes girls can never have too many role models. "March is Women's History Month," explains the creator of a new series of books for girls ages 9-13 called The Thinking Girl's Treasury of Real Princesses. "What better time to expose young girls to other young girls who've accomplished incredible things throughout history?"

Bridges, the author of Ruby's Wish and The Umbrella Queen, does just that in an enlightening series on real princesses who've accomplished incredible things in their own right. The stories offer the romance and enchantment associated with royalty and princesses—along with a message of youthful female empowerment. "These are princesses who didn't just sit around waiting to be rescued. Against great odds, they made their own lives, and changed their worlds."

The series, aimed at girls ages 9-13, includes histories of six princesses: Hatshepsut of Egypt, Artemisia of Caria, Sorghaghtani of Mongolia, Qutlugh Terkan Khatun of Kirman, Isabella of Castile, and Nur Jahan of India. (Complete with pronunciation guides!) The books are richly illustrated with photographs and maps, and lovely pen-and-watercolor paintings by Albert Nguyen, whose art helps to bring the stories of these fascinating girls vividly to life.

The Thinking Girl's Treasury of Real Princesses brings Shirin Bridges' lyrical storytelling to some of the most inspiring—and little known—tales in history. They're the first offerings from Goosebottom Books, Bridges' fledgling new press.

"I'm a big believer in fun non-fiction for girls of this age. These princesses are incredible role models of empowerment. Their stories are fascinating in their own right, but also hold powerful lessons for children—lessons that we aim to sneak through in a fun and palatable way. We call it 'stealth education.'"

"The fascination with princesses seems innate in little girls," says Bridges, whose multi-cultural storytelling reflects her years living all over the globe. "But when girls reach a certain age they want a little more meat. We believe this series is the perfect move on from Disney princesses and fairy tales—and a good antidote to the all-too-pervasive message that girls should look pretty, sit around, and wait to be rescued by a prince."

The Thinking Girl's Treasury of Real Princesses is designed to whet not only a sense of independence, but an appetite for learning through women's jackets reading, well into the future.

Work has already begun on Goosebottom's second series, The Thinking Girl's Treasury of Dastardly Dames, which will include volumes by six contributing authors.

For more information, visit http://www.goosebottombooks.com.
Media contact: Victor Gulotta, Gulotta Communications, Inc.
617-630-9286, victor(at)booktours(dot)com
http://www.booktours.com
Biographical Information

Shirin Yim Bridges comes from a family of writers and artists. Her first book, Ruby's Wish, was named one of the Best Children's Books of 2002 by Publishers Weekly, and won the Ezra Jack Keats awards for Best Writer and Best Illustrator in 2003. It is on several state reading lists, has been translated into six languages, and is now in its ninth edition.

Shirin's second book, The Umbrella Queen, made TIME/CNN's Top 10 Lists: Best Children's Books 2008, and was named one of the Best Children's Books of 2008 by the Bank Street College of Education. The Umbrella Queen has been translated into Chinese and Japanese.

Her third book, Mary Wrightly So Politely, will be published in fall 2012 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.

Shirin is also the head goose at Goosebottom Books, a fledgling new press that focues on "fun non-fiction." Goosebottom Books has just launched their first series, The Thinking Girl's Treasury of Real Princesses.

Shirin has lived in many countries around the world—Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, and England—as is reflected in her writing. She was educated in the United States and now nests in California.

Six new titles

Hatshepsut of Egypt
By Shirin Yim Bridges
Illustrated by Albert Nguyen
ISBN 978-0-9845098-0-5, cloth, $18.95

Artemisia of Caria
By Shirin Yim Bridges
Illustrated by Albert Nguyen
ISBN 978-0-9845098-1-2, cloth, $18.95

Sorghaghtani of Mongolia
By Shirin Yim Bridges
Illustrated by Albert Nguyen
ISBN 978-0-9845098-2-9, cloth, $18.95

Qutlugh Terkan Khatun of Kirman
By Shirin Yim Bridges
Illustrated by Albert Nguyen
ISBN 978-0-9845098-3-6, cloth, $18.95

Isabella of Castile
By Shirin Yim Bridges
Illustrated by Albert Nguyen
ISBN 978-0-9845098-4-3, cloth, $18.95

Nur Jahan of India
By Shirin Yim Bridges
Illustrated by Albert Nguyen
ISBN 978-0-9845098-5-0, cloth, $18.95

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Author Tom Mathews Explores Poverty and Hardship in Old India

In India, "devadasi" is the religious tradition of marrying young women to deities, so they can serve the gods as temple dancers. With his newly published novel, Devadasi, "A Nun's Story", Tom Matthews reveals the startling truth of the impoverishment that plagues struggling families in India, and how many daughters have no other choice but to dedicate their lives to the gods in order to spare their families from the burden of financially supporting them.

The story begins with Rosemarie, an average Indian girl who goes to school and studies diligently. She enjoys talking with her friend Gladys and aspires to study at the university to become a doctor. Her father Antony works as a manual laborer, while her mother Anna is a simple housewife, they are both devout Catholics who love Rosemarie and do everything they can to support her. She is introduced to a handsome young man named Ouseph, Gladys' cousin, and they take a liking to each other. They continue on seeing each other when, one evening, while they are alone by the river, Ouseph takes it too far and ends up violating Rosemarie.

Rosemarie discovers that she is pregnant with Ouseph's child. Her family is shocked but they console her and, as the father, Antony, confronts the man responsible, however Ouseph's wealthy father manages to keep him from being held accountable. Unable to do anything, Antony goes back home to his family, and works even harder to support his daughter and her unborn child. When the baby is delivered, there is another mouth to feed, and another child to clothe and shelter, but together the family tries to make ends meet. Rosemarie sees the difficulties her parents have to endure, as well as the fates of the other impoverished families around her, and realizes that only God can solve their problems. Silently, she contemplates a choice that will change their lives forever. To save her family, she must give up her hopes, her dreams, and all the things most important to her.

Devadasi, "A Nun's Story" is a touching work that will resonate with readers of every stripe, as the story of Rosemarie and her family represents the story of countless daughters and families in the Third World. Though set in colonial India, the realities of Mathews' novel still apply today as the gulf betwe Tips: Find Street Fashion Online(may be you can find what you want on the oasap.com) en rich and poor continues to widen, and as those on the bottom rung of society struggle just to survive each passing day.

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About the Author
Tom Mathews was born in a middle-class family in the heartland of the tropical Kerala State in India. He wrote and published articles in prominent magazines in Kerala, and wrote in professional journals following his immigration to the USA. His first novel in English, Ganga Puthri: Aparna's Story, was widely acclaimed by the Indian community in the USA, and Devadasi, "A Nun's Story" is his second novel in English.

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From A Declining Engineering Industry To Opportunities and Dreams

After 16 years within the engineering industry and numerous close encounters with redundancy, Paul Walsh's turn finally came. On March 16th, 2006, his chosen career path as an engineer hit a major hurdle.

Although still enthusiastic about this field Paul highlights his views on how the engineering industry is currently. "As all manufacturing personnel watch and hope, the inevitable happens. Customers slowly but surely obtain cheaper suppliers from overseas and start transferring business from our high quality long established engineering firms. Now in fairness, they have to do this to survive themselves, to move with the market." Paul remembers it was a gut wrenching experience. Although his first week or so was sustained by shock and disbelief that it had happened to him. The following months of job applying within a limited field and a high quantity of applicants was making Paul become disillusioned.

As his school teachers used to say to him, "No matter where you are in life or where you have been, opportunity is at your feet, if your willing to put in the effort."

Paul stated that he could have sat there and waited for jobs to come to him, rely on his many contacts (pestering them about vacancies) or taken a minimum wage job, but Paul knew he wanted more. Although applying for lesser qualified jobs than he deemed appropriate, he remembers, "it was a heart breaking experience" – he had hit a milestone. At this point, Paul sat up and stated to himself, "I know many business owners who are out there making it happen and they are not particularly special individuals by any means. They just have "guts and determination." This "die hard - no excuse" attitude will often get you where you want go in life"

From the numerous business books which he has read throughout his life, there is one message which he emphasised which comes from them all.

"You can have the best plan or business idea in the world but if there is no action behind the theory, it stays where it is – gathering dust on the shelves, with all the other great ideas."

When Paul was redundant and all his efforts were going into job hunting as the money was declining and whittling away, there was only one thing for Paul which he states was worse. "I think most men will agree with me on this, it was walking around the shops with his wife looking for items which were not a necessity or he couldn't really afford." Paul remembers the money arguments in his house came and went on a daily basis. Paul stated that, "Problems would always appear to be doubled when you have no money in your pocket." Just as the shopping trip gave him a dreaded experience and a face like he was sucking lemons, an idea came to him. "Hope and dreams come with an end goal and the 'in-betweeny' details were irrelevant." He just knew what he wanted. Paul wanted to run his own flexible business, where he could also have spare time when he wanted it doing the things which he enjoyed and not be pulled or governed by set hours.

With the little money he had, he set up an online company called the "http://www.onestop-manshop.co Tips: Find Street Fashion Online(may be you can find what you want on the oasap.com) m." Which is a shopping site for men and women, which caters for gifts to any household item you may require. On offer is numerous categories where you can purchase CDs, DVDs, books, clothes, gadgets, sports equipment, electrical goods and many more items. The no fuss way. All goods delivered to your door via tried and tested businesses. Paul also reviews products on a fortnightly basis and reviews his findings. He enthusiastically states, "Instead of trundling the streets with a miserable face, you can spend time with your family or just doing what you want to do in your leisure time." Although Paul is still on the rocky road and facing new challenges each day, he is on the way towards his goals.

His heart still goes out to the engineering industry personnel who he sees on the news and reads about in the papers being made redundant on a fortnightly/monthly basis.

His message is this: "Do not wait as he did, start a part time business for additional income – there is nothing worse than someone else being in charge or potentially effecting your future and happiness. Action is foremost. The trial and error phase is so important. You don't learn anything from doing things correctly, you learn from failure and lack of understanding. Don't be afraid to fail – never be afraid to ask, learn from it and move on. Have your goal and apply action to it. Remember 'struggle' is the first phase, which you must go through. Once you get past this, opportunities will come and your goals will be achievable."

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Netishop Announces New Shopping Engine Capabilities -- a Shopping Engine with a Wide Selection, it has Made Major Advances in its Services

Online comparison shopping website, NetiShop, established by Liccy Fuentes, recently implemented a series of features to its search functions, which gives site visitors more charge over the way of searching for products in a user-friendly design. These upgrades were made by their small but skilled team of programmers to make your browsing experience enjoyable and simple.

The selection of products represented on the Netishop website make it easy to jump from one search to another. If you are searching for a heavy duty air compressor for a roofing job, then suddenly, you realize you need to buy new boots, you can just click the appropriate category and voila! You can purchase the boots you need and return to the air compressors for final review and purchase.

Other great features of the website are its abilities to filter your results by price, brand, and store, as well as being able to sort by different factors like relevancy, shopping price range, and highest rated and most popular product. When you search for a product of any type, Netishop sends out signals all over the web to find the perfect prices and values on that product and presents them to you side by side on the website so that you can select which product is the right one for you. Top brands from around the world are included in the search results so you see the best offerings in that product line.

About Netishop

Netishop is a Comparison Shopping Engine founded in 2009 by Liccy Fuentes and co-founded by Mike Neder in cooperation with the United Stores shopping engine project. It offers a an online social shopping community, comparison shopping, and product reviews. With thousands of merchants, and millions of products, you'll find what you are searching for every time, at a great price.

Netishop's owner, Liccy Fuentes, launched her career as a front end web programmer at popular Latin American Internet Portal, Dominitech, in Santo Domingo and later on moved on to some key roles in some well known companies such as AOL Inc, Digitas, and Redcats USA, to name a few. Now L Tips: Find Street Fashion Online(may be you can find what you want on the oasap.com) iccy is building her own shopping engine in cooperation with the United Stores project which operates in conjunction with her former and first employer, Dominitech.

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Just Between Friends Franchise Joins Forces with Money Saving Queen to Help More Families Save More Money

Two entrepreneurial moms who help families stretch their budget are joining forces to help e Tips: Find Street Fashion Online(may be you can find what you want on the oasap.com) ven more families save money during these tough economic times. Just Between Friends Franchise Systems, Inc., has formed a partnership with Money Saving Queen to provide another source of savings for families in all areas of living, from purchasing necessities to enjoying an evening out.

"Sarah Roe and I are both moms who have a passion for helping families across the country save money," said Shannon Wilburn, President and CEO of Just Between Friends Franchise Systems, Inc. "With this partnership, we know can reach even more families. I'm confident that joining forces with Money Saving Queen will add value to the life of families across the country."

When moms sign on to jbfsale.com they will now find the [Money Saving Queen's Deals of the Day, which includes coupons, freebies, and money-saving tips on everything from restaurants to retail stores. The partnership combines two organizations established by women who overcame difficult financial situations by living frugally. Their understanding of the financial struggles facing families today is what motivates them to do everything possible to help families save money.

Wilburn, who lost her father early in life because of an extended and expensive illness, learned quickly that survival often meant cutting expenditures and making a dollar go much, much further. In 1997, as a mother of two, she continued those practices by hosting a consignment sale with her friends in her living room and Just Between Friends was born.

Just Between Friends is now the largest and most trusted consignment sales event in the nation. There are 124 franchises in 24 states where families can "turn their clutter into cash" by selling new and gently used children's and maternity items.

Money Saving Queen, Sarah Roe, also became an expert in frugal living out of necessity. When her oldest son was diagnosed with life-threatening food allergies, Roe and her husband Eric were facing astronomical food bills each month, along with mounting medical bills. Growing up in a frugal family, Roe turned to couponing and changed her family's future. She turned her expertise into a business.

Today Money Saving Queen reaches more than 100,000 moms every month and saves her followers up to 80 percent off monthly bills each month. She offers tips in more than 10 markets across the country and is working to take her message nationwide through various media groups.

"Money Saving Queen is honored to partner with Just Between Friends as we both have the same goal in mind – which is to save moms money! The national exposure and popularity of Just Between Friends coupled with Money Saving Queen's smart shopping strategies gives shoppers many ways to save," said Money Saving Queen, Sarah Roe.

For the latest deals on food, clothing, necessities, events and fun, visit http://www.jbfsale.com and click on Deals of the Day.

About Just Between Friends
Just Between Friends was created in 1997 in a living room in Tulsa, Oklahoma when Shannon Wilburn, a mother of two young children, and her friend Daven Tackett hosted a sale with 17 friends as consignors and grossed $2000 in sales. The event caught on and quickly grew each season and in 2003 hey formed Just Between Friends Franchise Systems, Inc. Wilburn is now sole owner and CEO of the franchise system which currently has 124 franchises in 24 states. Just Between Friends (JBF) has made Inc. Magazine's list of the 5000 fastest growing companies for the past four years and was named one of Entrepreneur Magazine's Top 500 Franchises. In 2012, Just Between Friends was one of only 75 companies nationwide to receive the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Blue Ribbon Award. Just Between Friends Franchise Systems Inc. also received a "Franchisee Satisfaction Award" and was listed in the Top 50 Franchises by "Franchise Business Review". In 2010, Wilburn had the honor of being named the Small Business Administration's Regional "Women in Business Champion". JBF has been featured on numerous national television shows including CBS Early Show, ABC News, Good Morning America, Fox News, CNN, Headline News, Inside Edition and CNBC's The Big Idea. They have also been featured in news stories in many top-tier markets including Seattle, Denver, Dallas, Houston, San Francisco and Philadelphia as well as in The Los Angeles Times, Seattle Times, Wall Street Journal and on popular websites http://www.yahoo.com, http://www.inc.com, http://www.sheknows.com and Disney website http://www.family.com.

Defog It Antifog Creates Video Celebrating North American Tree Climbing Championships

The recent North American Tree Climbing Championships in Savannah, Georgia, brought together 67 of the continent's most skilled arborists. Usually these intrepid climbers trim trees to beautify landscape or clear power lines. On this weekend, their skills were judged for speed, accuracy and style. Safety is a priority, safety eyewear is mandatory, and Defog It antifog was given to every competitor to assure a clear, safe view. A Defog It short film documents the event.

"These men and women always wear protective eyewear in their dangerous work. In the heat and humidity of Savannah, Georgia, fog can be a problem -- and Defog it can prevent it," said John Swett, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Nanofilm, maker of Defog It.

"These arborist professionals are incredible athletes and artists," added Lynn Lilly, a member of the Defog It film crew. "I'm glad we could capture it on video to share with the world."

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Natural Selection: House of Fraser Unveils a New Menswear Trend

Summer calls for breezy, clean-cut pieces in lightweight fabrics, and the latest House of Fraser mens fashion story is destined to please the dapper gentleman.

Natural Selection invites the style-savvy to discover a selection of men's clothing that's inspired by the modern day traveller; utility-esque details blend with sandy neutrals and rich desert tans to create versatile day-to-day options that are ideal for the warmer months.

The Spring/Summer 2011 catwalks were awash with military-style pockets and lightweight fabrics with menswear collections exuding a look that was effortlessly 'summer'. The key to achieving the look is to wear an array of textures; canvas accessories and sophisticated cottons or linens provide a contemporary combination of fabrics and a luxurious take on warm-weather dressing.

House of Fraser's signature brands offer a host of summer wardrobe solutions that epitomise this seasonal trend. Lightweight linen shirts in crisp white appear alongside classic chinos in delectable caramel, whilst sumptuously soft jersey T-shirts are updated with an on-trend colour palette sandy neutrals and warm beige.

For label lovers, a host of renowned designer clothing names have also interpreted this look in their collections. J. Lindeberg's relaxed tan chinos are stripped of detail making them the ultimate versatile trouser; Carhartt, Diesel and Paul Smith have infused an array of utility details into men's trousers, House of Fraser designer shoes and tops for a slightly tougher twist on these classic styles.

Natural Selection is a versatile trend story that can be worn dressed up or down, from am to pm; and is the fashion jackets online perfect staple for your summer holiday wardrobe.

House of Fraser has 61 stores in the United Kingdom and Ireland, offering luxurious items and a premium shopping experience. From the latest mens designer clothes, women's fashion and children's clothing to beauty essentials and must-have home accessories, House of Fraser continues to expand its much-loved collections, both online at houseoffraser.co.uk and in stores across the country.

About House of Fraser:
House of Fraser is a department store group with 61 enviable locations across the UK and Ireland. As one of the best known names on the high street, House of Fraser has presented customers with an unrivalled nationwide department store for 160 years. The company was acquired by the Highland consortium in November 2006 marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter in its history. The group has annual sales in excess of ?1.25bn and employs 6,500 House of Fraser staff and 10,000 concession staff through 5 million sq ft of selling space.

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Ladyloca.co.uk Now Selling Hot New Range of Women's Adult Bunny Girl Costumes Amongst Many Other Excellent Adult Costumes

Ladyloca.co.uk the UK online retailers of women's sexy clothing have now made a welcome addition to their line of sexy adult costumes with the new found bunny girl costumes range which is now available within the online store.

This highly anticipated addition to the already broad range of products that Ladyloca.co.uk has to offer is one that will no doubt be an instant success with both the existing customers of Ladyloca.co.uk and prospective customers.

Ladyloca.co.uk's bunny girl costumes are much broader in both design and appeal than the other available bunny costumes available elsewhere on the market, Ladyloca.co.uk's costumes are available in an extensive range of colours and patterns, way behind the generic style, something that will no doubt be of significant interest to all customers.

Whatever the personality, Ladyloca.co.uk's sexy bunny girl costumes are sure to exceed the expectations of all customers, this traditional icon of sex appeal just oozes sexuality and femininity, and with such high quality specifications, customer satisfaction is practically guaranteed.

Ladyloca.co.uk's sexy bunny girl costumes are also available in a wide range of different sizes too, ensuring that whatever the body type whether slim or wholesome, Ladyloca.co.uk bunny outfits can be the dream addition to the wardrobe of all kinds of women across the UK.

To mark the launch of the sexy bunny girl costumes, Ladyloca.co.uk are offering all products within the bunny girl costumes category at a special offer lowered priced for a limited amount of time, this discount is available to all registered customers of Ladyloca.co.uk.

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The Saratoga Local Chapter of NAPW Launched a Successful Networking Meeting this September

The first meeting of the Saratoga County National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) was convened by Danielle Knapp on September 20, 2011 at the Malta Diner. Attendees included Danielle Knapp, Knapp Insurance Agency; Susan Marlette, Amtech Insurance Brokers; Diane Barnes, Glenn's Carpet; Karen Lonnstrom, Black Sheep Web Design; and Lynn Johnson, Long Pond Cabins.

Danielle started out by asking the group to introduce themselves and then Susan Marlette gave a very informative presentation on protecting electronic information that is taken from business customer women's coats s. A brochure on Cyber Liability Insurance was provided and Susan provided additional data security information via a follow-up email which Danielle forwarded to all attendees.

"The information we received from Susan about cyber liability insurance was informative and relevant," Danielle said.

The group then discussed ideas for encouraging new members to attend, future meeting dates and future meeting topics, upcoming guest speakers and potential charity ideas. The following ideas and suggestions were offered by the group:

Future Meeting Dates – Several meeting dates were discussed and it was decided to have an evening/dinner meeting one month and a morning/breakfast meeting the next month.

New Member Ideas – The group considered distributing the newspaper press release offered by NAPW, creating a Saratoga Local Chapter Facebook Page, hosting a booth at the local Women's Expo next year, searching the internet for databases for women-owned businesses, each member bringing a friend to a future meeting, and contacting the Junior League of Schenectady & Saratoga Counties to see if any of their members would be interested in joining our association.

Charity Ideas – The chapter will collect clothing and personal items for the Women's Domestic Violence Shelters. Danielle & Diane will also volunteer at the Shelter to offer free haircuts and/or makeup.

Office Ideas - It was decided that the chapter will vote on positions for Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer at the next meeting in October.

The next meeting of the Saratoga County NAPW is scheduled for Monday October 24, 2011 at 9:00 AM at the Malta Diner. A morning meeting was scheduled to accommodate those that were not able to attend an evening meeting. The November meeting will be scheduled for the third week of November to avoid Thanksgiving and Danielle will check with Sharon at the Malta Diner to see what dates are available.

For additional information regarding the NAPW Saratoga Local Chapter and/or NAPW please visit http://www.napw.com.

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Zappos Announces Men’s Athletic Apparel for Fall and Winter

Zappos.com, the online leader in clothing and shoes for men, women and kids, announces athletic apparel and accessories for men to look great while being active.

As the temperatures drop, add layers to add warmth. Many of today's high-tech fabrics wick moisture, trap heat and minimize bulk without breaking a sweat. A compression shirt is an excellent foundation layer for outdoor workouts. Tight-fitting and wicking, these shirts help regulate temperature and act as an essential barrier against the elements. Choose from sleeveless, short sleeve and long sleeve styles, depending on the temperature or activity. For cooler, rainy days, add a water-resistant shell to the compression s fashion jackets online hirt to stay dry.

On the bottom, shorts can still be an option for another month or two. Zappos has a wide variety of styles for any activity, from organized sports to running and hiking. Once it's too cold for exposed skin, try men's running tights or wind pants. These two workout basics can be worn separately or together for increased insulation.

For true cold-weather workouts, winter athletic accessories are a necessity. Thermal headbands, beanies and caps with earflaps regulate body temperature by wicking sweat away and keeping heat in. Gloves and mittens specifically for outdoor winter activities protect fingers from frostbite and keep muscles warm and flexible.

Find the best selection of gear to stay active outside all fall and winter from Zappos!

About Zappos.com
Established in 1999, Zappos.com, operated by Zappos Development, has quickly become the leading destination in online clothing and footwear sales by striving to provide shoppers with the best possible service and selection. The Zappos Family generates gross merchandise sales exceeding $1 billion annually. Zappos.com currently showcases millions of products from over 1000 clothing and shoe brands. Zappos.com, Inc. was recognized in 2009, 2010 and 2011 by FORTUNE MAGAZINE as one of the "100 BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR". Zappos.com is also proud to be rated ELITE by STELLAService and was named a J.D. Power 2011 Customer Service Champion, one of only 40 companies so named in the U.S. More information about the customer service philosophy, unique culture, and job openings can be found at http://about.zappos.com.

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San Francisco Christmas Sales Continue at Eco-Friendly Clothing Store Skunkfunk

Forget the long drive to some dreadful sprawling outlet mall to save a few bucks this holiday season. Manhattan and San Francisco clothing store Skunkfunk has dedicated a portion of each store to discounted outlet merchandise.

The Mission District Skunkfunk store on Valencia, in fact, has dedicated their entire loft to bargain shopping. Shoppers may also qualify for a storewide discount simply by liking them on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/SkunkfunkUSA) through the end of January, 2012.

"Like most of us, Santa doesn't have deep pockets this year," said Kyle Retzik, owner of Skunkfunk North America. "So we've created outlet sections in our US stores that feature great eco-friendly fashion from past seasons at outlet prices, not only through Christmas, but year round."

Skunkfunk's Holiday Gift Guide: http://skunkfunkusa.tumblr.com/ also offers a promotional discount for shoppers, who can feel good about their environmentally and socially responsible purchases. Skunkfunk is, after all, America's favorite fashion-forward retailer of organic cotton, recycled polyester and Lyocell clothing.

Their eco-conscious fashion is also not limited to those who live or visit San Francisco and Manhattan. ShopSkunkFunk.com allows you to shop comfortably from home and have sustainable fashion delivered right to your door.

Skunkfunk's Fall / Winter 2011 Collection, "Fight the Grey," features a broad range of styles for men and women and includes dresses, jackets, coats, sweaters, skirts, tops, t-shirts, bags, wallets, scarves, hats and gloves. The complete collection is available exclusively at Skunkfunk's retails stores in Manhattan and San Francisco.

Skunkfunk works hard to bring positive change to three areas of their fashion industry: people, planet and prosperity. Textiles are carefully chosen based upon their impact to the environment, and include recycled polyester, organic cotton, and Lyocell.

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Polyester comes from crude oil, a natural scarce resource with a low renewability ratio. Recycl women's coats ed polyester is processed in a less energy intensive way than creating virgin fibers, and it's a perfect option to give a second life to post-industrial remains or post-consumer plastic waste.

ORGANIC COTTON
Organic Cotton is a natural fiber cultivated without the use of synthetic chemicals, such as pesticides or fertilizers, and is not genetically modified.

LYOCELL
Lyocell is a light and silky textile made from regenerated cellulosic fiber that comes from eucalyptus wood pulp. The biodegradable fiber is extracted under a sustainable closed-loop process that saves energy.

For more information about holiday shopping at Skunkfunk, ShopSkunkFunk.com, or any of Skunkfunk's products, call (415) 692-7678, go to http://www.shopskunkfunk.com, or visit one of their three stores located at 1475 Haight Street (Haight-Ashbury) and 302 Valencia Street (The Mission) in San Francisco or 181 Orchard Street (SoHo) in New York City.

About Skunkfunk
Skunkfunk is a Spanish-born New York and San Francisco clothing store that specializes in environmentally-friendly women's, children's and men's clothing. Skunkfunk has stores in San Francisco, New York City, various European cities and online. Their clothing is also sold in multi-brand stores throughout the United States.

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Womenswear Beats Odds to Display Consistent Growth and Leads Global Trends, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Follow us on LinkedIn – The apparel industry, a major subset of the textile industry, is highly fragmented and competitive, and greatly influenced by the ever-changing consumer demands and preferences. Rapid urbanization, greater disposable incomes, increasing brand/fashion consciousness has propelled women's wear into a lucrative, highly evolving sector. Women emerged as the key decision markers and thus significantly influenced the purchase process of men's and boy's clothing as well as other segments. Sales of women's wear particularly maternity wear were considered the most lucrative segment in the US retail market, while knitted women's wear continued to be in vogue in the European markets. Corporate casual apparel is being extended to include various fabrics and styles, including the market that buys and promotes these clothes. The bridal wear market remained largely resilient to recession and continues to grow despite the economic and political uncertainties worldwide.

Apparel market for mature women (over the age of 35 years) is fast developing into a new segment, away from the women's apparel segment. Manufacturers and retailers, especially vertically integrated retailers, are cashing in on this new phenomenon and striving hard to cater to this growing and lucrative category. The fast growing Indian and Brazilian retail markets, with large affluent middle-class population with preference for fashionable and trendy clothes are considered promising markets. In fact, low-cost, high-profitability Asian markets including China, India and Sri Lanka among others are on the outsourcing radar for several manufacturers looking to achieve economies of scale and cost savings.

The apparel market, particularly sportswear is rapidly becoming highly versatile and functional, with majority of sports clothing used for varied purposes, including exercise and sports, recreational activities, and even to workplace. With new found fabrics, newly designed hybridized versions of casual wear and sportswear, and major companies entering the fray, sportswear for both men and women is considered one of the most happening apparel segments. Abolishment of the garment quotas in 2005 (WTO agreement), enabled wide opening of sports apparel market in South Eastern Asian countries, with particular focus on China. The country has established intense customer relationship with the top tier brands such as Adidas, Nike and Reebok in the global market. World over, the sportswear segment, particularly snow sports, scuba diving, outdoor, running and athletic apparel remained largely unaffected by the recession and witnessed marginal decline.

The advent of nineties witnessed an emergence of the casual dressing as an official lifestyle trend that started with the US. Though the market in the US is saturated, the casual trend is picking up in other countries at a phenomenal rate. More and more companies are accepting the trend of casual wear in workplaces, and some companies are declaring Fridays as optional for suits/formal wear. Sports coats and dressy trousers are becoming more visible at workplaces. This, along with the increasing percentage of men into domestic office business, boosted the casual wear clothing market, creating a third wardrobe. With the gaining fashion consciousness, men are trying out more bold and unusual combinations in clothing. The wide acceptance of casual wear at work place and the concept of "Friday Dressing" is one of key driving factors of demand for shirts, and T-shirts. The trend of wearing casuals on the weekend has drastically increased the sales of casual shirts and T-shirts all over the world. This further resulted in decline in the sales of business shirts and suits segments.

The research report titled "Apparel: A Global Outlook" announced by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings. The report offers a bird's eye view of latest trends and consumer-dictated themes lending growth traction to this effervescent, ever-changing industry. The report also recapitulates recent noteworthy mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic developments. Market discussions in the report are punctuated with fact-rich market data tables. Regional markets elaborated upon include United States, Canada, Japan, France, Germany, Italy, UK, China, India and Brazil, among others. Also included is an indexed, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses, and contact details of companies worldwide.

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Plastic Surgeon Sees Trend Toward Smaller Implants

Dr. James Romanelli of Romanelli Cosmetic Surgery says he's seeing an increasing preference for smaller, more subtle breast implants among patients who come to him for breast augmentation on Long Island.

Dr. Romanelli attributes this trend in his practice to a number of factors, including what might be a shift in popular culture that's creating a preference for smaller breasts. He notes the recent popularity of lesser-endowed actresses such as Rooney Mara, who starred in "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo."

"A number of people associate breast augmentation with a large breast size, but it appears that more women are opting for smaller breast implants on Long Island," Dr. Romanelli says. "They are seeing that surgical augmentation has the ability to shape and enhance their profil fashion coats online es without going to extremes."

He says many of his patients find that choosing smaller implants give their bodies a more balanced proportion while making it easier to exercise and shop for clothing.

"I've particularly noticed this trend among women who are extremely active and find that overly large breasts can be burdensome," he says. "More and more often, women are coming to my practice with pictures of small-breasted celebrities to give me examples of what they're looking for."

Dr. Romanelli says that for women who want a natural look following cosmetic surgery, smaller implants aren't the only way to achieve enhancement that complements their bodies.

"There are a number of options for creating the most natural-looking results," he says. "Choices of implant materials, placement and projection all help customize their surgeries to fit their exact needs."

Some women may choose additional procedures that complement their breast augmentation in order to achieve a more comprehensive change. For instance, many decide to combine breast enhancement with a tummy tuck and liposuction to restore their bodies following pregnancy, he says.

"Regardless of the procedure in question, there are many ways to personalize a patient's results," Dr. Romanelli says. "Everyone from liposuction patients to breast reconstruction patients in Long Island can take advantage of advances in procedural techniques to create beautiful results."

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Dr. James Romanelli (http://www.jrcs.com) is a board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in body, face and breast enhancement procedures. After earning a medical degree from SUNY Downstate, Dr. Romanelli undertook 8 years of post-graduate specialty training in general surgery, plastic surgery and hand surgery. He has received numerous awards and professional appointments in recognition of his surgical skill. He serves as chief of surgery at Huntington Hospital in addition to offering a full range of surgical procedures and medical spa services through his cosmetic surgery practice.

New Zealand Will Have Their Very Own Wholesale Blank T-shirts Supplier Right on Their Doorstep

New Zealand residents have always missed out on the chance to purchase great Gildan products from the Australian website Wholesale Blank T-shirts, but now all that is about to change with their very own supplier being set up on their doorstep.

The plain t-shirts website, created by the same people as the Australian website, will run the same way with the only difference being it will ship to New Zealand residents only.
Wholesale NZ creator Oren Davidson says the launch of the new website is just the beginning of their growth.

"We had a lot of New Zealand customers ringing and making inquiries about products the women's coats y had seen on our Australian site so we decided to give them the chance to get a hold of them too," notes Mr Davidson.

"Our client base is defiantly growing with this being our third Wholesale website, so I thought it was time to start taking things a step further and introduce our site to our neighbors."
You will be able to purchase hoodies in new Zealand, singlets, t-shirts and polo shirts in a variety of styles, colors and sizes directly from the distributor, making shopping easier than ever for those who don't enjoy it or even for those who do.

For now, it will only be supplying the much loved Gildan NZ products for men, women and kids. However in the near future as the client base grows the websites content will increase and other brands and styles will be added.

"We are just trialling the Gildan products on the NZ website at the moment to see how they go and then we will go from there. If it goes well we may even look at expanding the company even further by creating more websites for around the world," he said.

To view our NZ Wholesale Blank T-shirts website just visit http://www.wholesale-blank-tshirts.co.nz

Disabled Veterans National Foundation Announces an Approximate $115,765 Furniture Distribution to Help Homeless Veterans

The Disabled Veterans National Foundation (http://www.dvnf.org), a non-profit veterans service organization that focuses on helping men and women who serve and return home wounded or sick after defending our safety and our freedom, distributed hotel furniture and equipment from at least 20 hotel rooms to veterans through Homeward Vets in Southampton, MA (http://www.homewardvets.org). Homeward Vets serves almost 180 veterans annually who receive vouchers from VASH (Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Program http://www.va.org). The hotel furniture that was donated by DVNF was delivered in stages from April 16-May 4 and is valued at more than $115,000. The deliveries to help veterans seeking housing with furnishings included just about everything in a hotel room, from the bed and dresser to a clothes iron.

"We are thrilled to be able to distribute this donation and work with Homeward Vets to distribute all this furniture and equipment," said Raegan Rivers, Chief Administrative Officer of DVNF. "Many homeless veterans who get into an apartment often get discouraged with little to no furnishings and they may be tempted to go back to living on the streets. We hope these deliveries will encourage them to stay in an apartment with more amenities to make their home much more complete and stable."

Homeward Vets is a non-profit organization in Western Massachusetts that helps to provide home furnishings to previously homeless veterans who are tran women's jackets sitioning into permanent housing. These are veterans that have been chronically homeless and range from single men/women to families with children. The veterans are able to get vouchers or subsidies through various federally funded programs to live in permanent housing- which often is empty of any furnishings.

For more, go to http://www.dvnf.org

BuyHair.co.uk Sponsors Miss Sunderland 2012

Hair Extensions website BuyHair.co.uk is the sponsor of stunning 19-year-old Miss Sunderland winner, Rebecca Mason. Miss Newcastle is a regional heat of Miss England. The competition not only promotes beauty and talent, but it helps raise a huge amount of money for local and national charities.

BuyHair.co.uk is a website that distributes high quality wigs and hair products across the UK and internationally. The company is based in the North-East of England, where the Miss Sunderland competition is held annually.

BuyHair.co.uk provided Rebecca and other Miss Sunderland finalists with industry leading hair products to help to achieve her potential in the finals, which took place earlier this month. BuyHair.co.uk is one of many businesses in the region to help to sponsor the event, which raised money for Marie Curie Cancer Care, a charity that offers nursing to terminally ill patients in their own home or hospices, and provides support to their families.

Each year Miss Sunderland adopts a theme, which is reflected in costumes and promotional activity used throughout the competition. This year's theme was Rio Carnival, which saw finalists walking the catwalk in bright coloured clothes and fantastically bright hair. Hair extensions were used to achieve this look, using Synthetic Silky Braid in funky colours such as blue, red and pink.

With celebrities such as Katy Perry, Jessie J and Lady Gaga constantly changing their hair to bold colours, it is no wonder that young women across the globe are on the lookout for hair extensions and wigs to help them get the look. To find out more about coloured hair extensions and Party Wigs go to http://b women's coats uyhair.co.uk