West Hartford Resident and Businesswoman Appointed Circle of Red Co-Chair

West Hartford resident and president of West Hartford-based The Perfect Promotion, Jody Ferrer, has been appointed Circle of Red co-chair for Go Red for Women and the American Heart Association. Ferrer was appointed by the 2010-2011 Go Red for Women campaign chairpersons. She joins current co-chair, Laurie Aylsworth, VP Transmission Project Northeast Utilities.

"I'm honored to begin my volunteer position with the organization," said Ferrer. "The Circle of Red is a 'grassroots' sisterhood of sorts working to save lives through their network and connections. I'm looking forward to contributing to the cause and helping to fight the number one killer of women in America."

Go Red for Women Director, Robin Johnson said: "Jody has an unending commitment to community and health. I couldn't think of a better person to serve as a co-chair for Circle of Red."

Circle of Red women aim to impact their local community by making a personal and significant financial contribution to help find a cure for heart disease.

In her role, Ferrer is responsible for: helping the organization to plan unique experiences for its donor base; using connections to spread awareness about the Circle of Red; serving as a spokesperson; and assisting with marketing as the communications liaison by updating members with local and national information and gathering donor feedback.

Ferrer's company, The Perfect Promotion, will also be sponsoring "The Clothes Line" at this year's Hartford Heart Walk in October. The Perfect Promotion can help teams create their custom t-shirts from start to finish and will donate 10% back to the AHA, which will be applied to the team's fundraising balance. All those who create team shirts can pin them on The Clothes Line for a chance to win. This will help event participants make creative shirts to display their team pride and raise more funds for the American Heart Association. For more information, contact The Perfect Promot women's jackets ion at 860.523.1200 or visit http://www.theperfectpromotion.net.

About The Perfect Promotion
The Perfect Promotion is more than products. Using a consultative approach the focus is on the needs and goals of the client. Imprinted apparel and promotional products are used as tools to help businesses and nonprofits achieve their goals and maintain a positive, top-of-mind presence. For more information, visit http://www.theperfectpromotion.NET or call 860.523.1200.

About the American Heart Association and Circle of Red
Our mission is to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. That single purpose drives all we do. The need for our work is beyond question. http://www.goredforwomen.org/circleOfRed.aspx

Contact: Kate Ottavio ? Co-Communications ? 860.676.4400 ? kate(at)cocommunications(dot)com

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Petite Plus by Diane Dubé to be Featured at Pittsburgh Fashion Week

Petite Plus by Diane Dubé will be featured at the Friday night Fashion Show for special sizes at Pittsburgh Fashion Week on October 1. Diane Dubé's specialty line of better clothing is designed exclusively for the petite plus size woman. Sizes 14 WP – 24 WP. This fashion forward, fabulous line, dresses a niche market of women who previously struggled to find clothing to fit. Designs in keeping with today's styles are made from amazing fabrics imported from all over the world for their beauty and hand. Many of the fabrics have some stretch for comfort and to maintain the garments shape. This new designer has been a hit in boutiques across the country and is developing a strong web presence in the petite plus industry.

Petite Plus by Diane Dubé is the new fashion line of Oval Clothing. Oval Clothing launched in the summer of 2008 with a small selection of petite plus fashions and showed in Atlanta at Atlantasmart, Las Vegas at the WWIN show and at the Florida Focus Show in Ft. Laude women's jackets rdale. The new line focuses on a more well rounded wardrobe dressing for everyday and the office as well as adding a few cocktail dresses into the mix.

Petite Plus women finally have a selection of clothing that fits proportionally to their shape. Diane Dubé's clothing is fitted to a body form and are not cookie cutter fashions simply cut an inch smaller per size. Special attention is given to the narrower shoulders, shorter hems, raised darts, higher waists, wider girths and higher arm openings. This target group can now button a blouse all the way to the bottom and slip into that little black dress and have the waist at their waist.

Although this is a niche market, surprisingly, with 60% of the population over weight, half of those are women and half of those women are 5'4" or shorter. Therefore, our target customer encompasses 15% of the population. Obviously our demographic is a higher end customer which eliminates a vast percentage of women and most especially so during these trying financial times. It is our hope that as we grow and the economy improves, we will be able to reach a broader market segment. As the company develops more products, we hope to expand to provide fashions for an even wider customer base.

Pittsburgh Fashion Week will be a springboard to push Petite Plus by Diane Dubé into the spotlight and open the doors to a fashion revolution for petite plus women.

Visit the website http://www.dianedube.com if you aren't in Pittsburgh for Fashion Week. This is not to be missed.

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OrientalPearls.net Shows Yellow Pearl Heart Pendant - so Affordable for Anyone Wishing to Show Support of “Military Family Month’

OrientalPearls.net announced their support of the newly declared "Military Family Month' today as the proclamation was signed by President Barack Obama in support of military families across the country.

"We owe each day of security and freedom that we enjoy to the members of our armed forces and their families," the President said. "Behind our brave service men and women, there are family members and loved ones who share in their sacrifice and provide unending support."

In recognition of Military Family Month, OrientalPearls.net is offering a unique yellow pearl heart shaped pendant. "Yellow has become the color of support for the military and their families," say Lan Toma, spokesperson for OrientalPearls.net. "Yellow ribbon is worn often, and we feel that this yellow pearl heart pendant perfectly reflects the idea of family and military toget women's coats her."

The yellow pearl pendant features real cultured pearls that are in semi-round shape and are approximately 3.5-4mm, in a heart shaped design; the pendant itself measures about 1 1/4 x1 3/4inch in diameter. A 16 inch sterling silver chain is included, and leverback earrings with matching yellow pearls are also available.

"This is a great gift for anyone with a family member or loved one in the military," Toma commented. "The design will go with almost any wardrobe choice, and it is more convenient that pinning a ribbon on your clothing. "

The necklace and earrings are heavily discounted, allowing any and all to afford to show their support by wearing the yellow pearl heart pendant. "We at OrientalPearls.net appreciate everything the military men and women and their families stand for, and wanted to show our own support in a tangible way," says Toma. "The yellow pearls allow us to create a unique piece that we hope will become an easily recognizable symbol of unity and support for the troops as well as their loved ones."

OrientalPearls.net is a branch of C.D. Plus, Inc., an established California corporation. OrientalPearls provides the marketplace with freshwater pearls and fine pearl jewelry directly from pearl farms and operates an in-house manufacturing unit. Its headquarters are in San Diego with offices in China and representatives worldwide. The organization has an impeccable record with the BBB. For more information, log on to OrientalPearls.net or call them at (619) 405-8044.

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PLS Employees Send “Blizzard of Holiday Cheer” to Chicago’s Pacific Garden Mission

PLS team members in Illinois rallied to provide holiday support to the Pacific Garden Mission on Chicago's South Side. The company's new program, "A Blizzard of Holiday Cheer," gave team members the opportunity to purchase items to contribute to the comfort of homeless women and children in the Chicago area.

Pacific Garden Mission

The Pacific Garden Mission, located at 1458 S. Canal Street, provides food, shelter, clothing and medical care to homeless men, women and children throughout the Chicago area. On an average night, over 500 homeless men, women and children receive safe, clean and warm shelter at the site. During the cold winter months, that number can climb above 900. Everything is provided free of charge to all who enter 'the doors that never close.'

"For many years, the Pacific Garden Mission has been a refuge for the most needy in our community," said Dan Wolfberg, President, PLS. "As a good neighbor, we're committed to supporting the Mission in their very important work."

Donation Cards and Snowflake Display

As the centerpiece of PLS's "A Blizzard of Holiday Che women's jackets er" program, a giant five-foot snowflake was displayed at the PLS Support Center, the corporate headquarters on Chicago's West Side. The snowflake was covered in donation cards, printed in three different denominations. Each card was used to make a purchase to provide for the many needy women and children who find shelter at the Pacific Garden Mission.

A $5 donation card purchased a pillow for the Mission. A $10 donation purchased a set of bedsheets. A $15 donation purchased toys for the children who visit the Mission.

Company-Matched Donations Bring Twice the Cheer

PLS team members pledged 17 pillows, 31 sets of sheets and 21 toy donations to the Pacific Garden Mission. These contributions were matched by the company, for a combined total of 34 pillows, 62 sets of sheets and 42 toy donations.

"We're thankful for the opportunity to help those in the greatest need this holiday season," said Wolfberg.

About PLS: People. Location. Service.

Chicago-based PLS Financial Services, Inc., manages more than 300 financial service centers in Alabama, Arizona, California, Illinois, Indiana, Mississippi, New York, Texas and Wisconsin, with more than 3,100 employees. PLS is one of the largest, fastest growing and most distinguished organizations in the check cashing industry, and is a Western Union money transfer network.

PLS is listed on Inc. magazine's "5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America," and has been named one of Chicago's "101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For" by the National Association of Business Resources. For the past three years, PLS was named one of Chicago's Largest Privately Held Companies by Crain's Chicago Business?, and was a member of Crain's "Fast 50" (Fastest Growing Companies). Bob and Dan Wolfberg, PLS Presidents, have been named finalists for Ernst & Young's 2010 Entrepreneur of the Year Award. The company has also been honored with the Activa Award from the Financial Service Centers of American (FiSCA) in recognition of its charitable efforts.

The PLS brands include PLS Check Cashers, which offers check cashing, money transfer services, money orders and bill payments; PLS Loan Store, which provides consumer micro-loans and tax-preparation services; and PLS Motor Vehicle Services.

About The Pacific Garden Mission

The Pacific Garden Mission is the oldest continuously operating rescue mission in the U.S. In addition to food, clothing, shelter and medical care, it offers ministry and job training to thousands in need throughout the Chicago area. The Pacific Garden Mission accepts no government funding; all of its operating expenses are covered by donations. To support the Pacific Garden Mission's work, or for more information, call 312-492-9410 or visit pgm.org

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The Busy Woman’s Personality Test

Like Oprah Winfrey, Susie Glennan, President of The Busy Woman, Inc. works with women to understand how they tick and why women do the things they do. Like car shopping, dating or choosing clothes, it's all about matching personality. When it comes to those big things in life, like managing your time, the same idea holds true. Time management is about matching personality with an organizational style, or so says Glennan, the ultimate busy woman. And she means it. TheBusyWoman.com offers a personality test as well as free email and phone consultations. With expert guidance, you no longer have to waste money or time on unwanted filler pages that can easily derail you. "A planner is a map for your life," reminds Glennan. "You can get lost without it."

The Busy Woman, Inc. began matching and customizing their day planners for personalities way before the herd. TheBusyWoman.com began offering their definitive personality test back in the early 1990s resulting in returning customers, high growth rates, media interest and awards. Women's testim Tips: Find Street Fashion Online(may be you can find what you want on the oasap.com) onials attest to TheBusyWoman.com facilitating peaceful car rides with toddlers to smoothly running households complete with kid and pet. Now that time management and personal organizers are on everyone's mind, TheBusyWoman.com is first in the business. A customer from Washington state goes so far as to say, "After being a die-hard Franklin user for 10 years, I recently switched to The Busy Woman's Daily Planner. I've found it to be much more relevant to my life, allowing me to structure things the way I really need them. And I really like the fact that I can buy only what I need, when I need it."

Not only is TheBusyWoman.com expert at understanding women's individual styles, they also understand kids, giving parents a needed edge. With kids' habits in mind, San Antonia Living featured The Busy Woman's Daily Planner and a line of home and car organizers by Talus sold through TheBusyWoman.com as their Producer's Pick for the year. With best sellers, monthly features, and customer reviewed products, visiting with Glennan, the Oprah of the west, can seem like an answer to a prayer. The website supplies a wealth of support, training, personality tests and information as well as high quality products at reasonable prices. Glennan goes the extra mile with customer service, almost to a fault. Providing a quality service that changes people's lives is The Busy Woman's mantra.

By the way, The Busy Woman's signature Personality Based Time Management Test is both painless and quick, as well as accurate. With such multiple choice questions for women such as "If you were to go to your closet right now you would find …", self awareness has never been so entertaining. Whether you are messy, obsessive-compulsive, discouraged with cohabiters or just need to have a coffee break with someone who feels your pain, TheBusyWoman.com is up to the task.

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Nathalie Dubois-Sissoko and DPA Get You Ready for a Fantastic Summer, with The 2008 DPA Garden Party, the Week of the MTV Movie Awards

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THE 12th ANNUAL GOLDEN TRAILER AWARDS® POSTS NOMINATIONS FOR BEST MOVIE PROMOS OF 2011 Live Gala Award Show Will be Held June 29 at the Music Box Theatre in L.A.

Nominations for the 12th ANNUAL GOLDEN TRAILER AWARDS ? were released this morning. Highlights include the Summer 2011 Blockbuster category dominated by trailers for three Stephen Spielberg productions—"Cowboys and Aliens," "Super 8" and "Transformers:Dark of the Moon"—up against "Pirates of the Caribbean 4"; the reels for the hits "Black Swan" vying for Best Thriller, "Hangover Part II" and "Bad Teacher" for Best Comedy, or "The Tillman Story" for Best Documentary trailer. Announced by event co-founders and producers Evelyn Brady-Watters and Monica Brady, the awards will be presented at a gala show on Wednesday June 29th at the Music Box Theatre in Los Angeles.

According to Brady-Watters, this year's crop of movie trailers is notable for its exceptional quality: "There's such intense competition for box-office dollars that everyone's game has been elevated. More than ever, we're seeing originality in technique, incredible audio work, and a mastery of craft, whether it's from the big studios or the smallest of indies." The dozen-year mark also brought a record number of entries, now topping 1,050, which includes a doubling of videogame trailers, and an ever-broader range of international competitors.

Created in 1999 to reward achievement in the art of movie promotion, The Golden Trailer Awards are internationally recognized as the top honor in the field. But the awards night also celebrates the sheer fun of trailers—now one of the most popular forms of video streamed online, with billions of views each year. Sixteen of the 62 categories of Golden Trailer Awards? will be distributed at the live show in a night of comedy and entertainment (host and presenters to be announced). The event is open to the public, with tickets available for purchase on http://www.goldentraileraward.com.

The full list of nominations can be found on the website, as well as below. As in 2010, Lionsgate dominates the field with 37 nominations. Warner Bros. comes in second with an impressive 28 nominations across its divisions. The Golden Trailer Awards cover trailers, posters and TV spots, in categories that range from the expected—Best Action, Best Romance, Best Horror, etc.—to the irreverent, including The Golden Fleece trophy applauding the best reel for a bad movie, and Trashiest Trailer. Additionally, there is a category for Best Videogame Trailer.

Winners are selected by a prestigious jury of entertainment pros, which in past years has included such names as Quentin Tarantino, David Geffen, Joss Whedon, Pedro Almodovar and Ben Stiller. This year's panel will be announced shortly.

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Nominees for 12th Annual Golden Trailer Awards

Nominees are listed in alphabetical order by Film Title
(Film Title, Studio, Trailer House)

Show Categories

Best Action:
Inception "Control", Warner Bros., BLT:AV
Sucker Punch "Trailer", Warner Bros./Legendary Pictures, Mojo
The Town "This Side", Warner Bros., Wild Card
Unstoppable "Domestic Trailer", 20th Century Fox, Ignition Creative

Best Animation/Family:
Cars 2 "Spies Are Us", Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, mOcean
Gnomeo & Juliet, Walt Disney Studios, The Ant Farm
Hop "Battle For Easter", 20th Century Fox, Cimarron Entertainment
Rango "Teaser", Paramount Pictures, The Ant Farm

Best Comedy:
Bad Teacher "Hot For Teacher", Columbia, Seismic Productions
The Hangover Part II "Trailer #3", Warner Bros./Legendary Pictures, BLT:AV
The Other Guys "Return to Glory", Columbia, Seismic Productions
Paul "Trailer", Universal/Working Title, Workshop Creative

Best Documentary:
Catfish, Universal Pictures, Mark Woollen & Associates
Life in a Day "Best Day Ever Trailer, Scott Free/National Geographic, Empire Design
Running America, Nehst, Mighty Pictures
The Tillman Story "Trailer 1", The Weinstein Company/ A&E Indie Films, Zealot Productions Inc.

Best Drama:
127 Hours, Fox Searchlight/Pathe, Motive
Hereafter "Connection", Warner Bros., Wild Card
The King's Speech, The Weinstein Company, AV Squad
The Social Network "Domestic Trailer #2", Sony Pictures, Mark Woollen & Associates

Best Horror:
Don't Be Afraid of the Dark "Whisper", Miramax, Buddha Jones
The Last Exorcism, Lionsgate, Mojo
Let Me In "More", Overture/Hammer/Relativity Films, Buddha Jones
The Rite "Proof", New Line Cinema, Aspect Ratio

Best Independent:
It's Kind of a Funny Story, Focus Features, Big Science Film, Inc
Martha Marcy May Marlene "Can't Wait", Fox Searchlight, Acme Trailer Company
Tree of Life, Fox Searchlight, Mark Woollen & Associates
Winter's Bone, Roadside Attractions, AV Squad

Best Music:
Battle: Los Angeles "Prepare", Columbia/Sony Pictures Entertainment, Wild Card
Rabbit Hole "Trailer 1A", Lionsgate, Ignition
The Social Network "Trailer 2", Sony Pictures, Mark Woollen & Associates
Sucker Punch "Trailer", Warner Bros., Mojo

Best Romance:
Beginners, Focus Features, Mark Woollen & Associates
Blue Valentine "Trailer 1", The Weinstein Company, Zealot Productions Inc
Love and Other Drugs "Match Trailer", 20th Century Fox, Empire Design
Something Borrowed "Best Things", Alcon Entertainment/Warner Bros., Trailer Park

Best Thriller:
Black Swan, Fox Searchlight, Mark Woollen & Associates
Buried "Trailer 1A", Lionsgate, Ignition
Super 8, Paramount Pictures, Mark Woollen & Associates
Unknown "Puzzle", Warner Bros., AV Squad

Best Video Game Trailer:
Crysis 2 "Launch Trailer", Electronic Arts, Hammer Creative
End of Nations "Backstory Trailer", The Ant Farm, Trion Worlds
Prototype 2 "Maker", Radical Entertainment, Buddha Jones
Starcraft II "Prepare", Blizzard Entertainment, Mojo

The Don LaFontaine Award for Best Voice Over:
Biutiful "Intl Trailer", Focus Features International, Mark Woollen & Associates
Born To Be Wild "Evolution", Warner Bros. Pictures, Mob Scene Creative + Productions
The Extraordinary Adventures of Adele Blanc Sec "UK Trailer", Optimum Releasing, The Editpool
Tangled "Flynn's Story", Walt Disney Studios, mOcean

Golden Fleece:
Burlesque "Make A Star", Screen Gems, Seismic Productions
Faster "Int'l Trailer B", Sony Pictures Releasing, Tao Creative
Stone "Trailer", Overture Films, In Sync Advertising
The Tourist "Domestic Trailer", Columbia, Create Advertising Group

Most Original Trailer:
Battle: Los Angeles "Prepare", Columbia/Fox Searchlight, Wild Card
Buried "Trailer 1A", Lionsgate, Ignition
The Social Network "Domestic Trailer #2", Sony Pictures, Mark Woollen & Associates
Tree of Life, Fox Searchlight, Mark Woollen & Associates

Summer 2011 Blockbuster Trailer:
Cowboys & Aliens "Domestic Trailer", Universal Pictures/Paramount Pictures, Ignition Creative
Pirates of the Caribbean 4 "Jack", Walt Disney Pictures, Create Advertising Group
Super 8, Paramount Pictures, Mark Woollen & Associates
Transformers: Dark of the Moon "Alien Secret", Paramount Pictures, Wild Card

Trashiest Trailer:
F "UK Trailer", Optimum Releasing, The Editpool
Hobo With A Shotgun "Red Band", Magnet, AV Squad
Machete "Machete Int'l Trailer B", Sony Pictures Releasing Int'l, Tao Creative
Piranha 3D "Waiting", Dimension Films, Buddha Jones

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Non-Show Categories

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Technical Categories

Best Motion/Title Graphics:
Anonymous "Teaser", Columbia Pictures, Vibe Creative,Inc.
I Love You Phillip Morris "Guess Who's Coming – Green Band", Roadside Attractions, Trailer Park
Saw 3D "Witness", Lionsgate, Buddha Jones
The Wrecking Crew "Official Trailer", Lunch Box Entertainment, Evolver Creative Inc.

Best Sound Editing:
Battle: Los Angeles "Domestic Trailer: Secret", Columbia Pictures, Ignition Creative
I Saw the Devil "Red Band", Magnet, AV Squad
The Mechanic "Clear Message", CBS Films, Trailer Park
Transformers: Dark of the Moon "Alien Secret", Paramount Pictures, Wild Card

Best Trailer – No Movie:
Jersey Boys "4 Friends Trailer", Create Advertising Group
The Oregon Trail, Half Day Today!

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Foreign Trailer Categories

Best Foreign Action Trailer:
22 Bullets "German Trailer", Europa Corp/Central Film/Wild Bunch, Trailerhaus
Carlos "German Trailer", Warner Bros. Pictures, Trailerhaus
Centurion, Magnolia Pictures, Kinetic Trailers
Valhalla Rising "Theatrical Trailer", IFC Films, Kinetic Trailers

Best Foreign Comedy Trailer:
Potiche "Trailer 1", Music Box Films, Zealot Productions Inc
Soul Kitchen "Soul Kitchen", IFC Films, Big Science Film, Inc
Submarine "Trailer 1", The Weinstein Company, Zealot Productions Inc
Wild Target, Vue Entertainment/Free Style Releasing, Create Advertising Group

Best Foreign Drama Trailer:
Empire of Silver, Neo Classics Films, Big Science Film, Inc.
The King's Speech "Trailer 1", Momentum Pictures, Zealot Productions Inc
Life, Above All "Theatrical Trailer", Sony Pictures Classics, Kinetic Trailers
Oranges and Sunshine "Trailer 1", Icon Films, Zealot Productions Inc

Best Foreign Horror/Thriller Trailer:
F "UK Trailer", Optimum Releasing, The Editpool
I Saw the Devil "Red Band", Magnet, AV Squad
REC2 "Red Band", Magnet, AV Squad
Silent House "Theatrical Trailer", IFC Films, Kinetic Trailers

Best Foreign Romance Trailer:
Empire of Silver, NeoClassics Films, Big Science Film, Inc
Goethe! "Main Trailer", Warner Bros. Germany, Fleischmann Trailer
Rosebud "Cinema Trailer", Monolith Films, Trailer and More
Tequila, Quality Films, Fix Comunicacion:

Most Original Foreign Trailer:
Drei "Main Trailer", X Verleih, Fleischmann Trailer
REC2 "Red Band", Magnet, AV Squad
Rubber "Greenband Trailer 1", Magnolia Pictures, Zealot Productions Inc
Wasted on the Young "Teaser", Paramount, The Solid State

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TV Spots

Best Action TV Spot:
Fast Five "Fast Women", Universal Pictures, AV Squad
I Am Number Four "Not Alone-Male", DreamWorks/Disney,Trailer Park
Sucker Punch "Punch It", Warner Bros., mOcean
The Town "Alarm Review", Warner Bros., Motive

Best Animation/Family TV Spot:
HOP "Carrot Quiz", Nickelodeon, Mojo
Megamind "Vote for Mega", DreamWorks, Buddha Jones
Rango "Behind the Scenes" Paramount Pictures, The Ant Farm
Toy Story 3 "Biggest Ever/Clothes", Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, mOcean

Best Comedy TV Spot:
Bridesmaids "Celebrate :60", Universal Pictures, Workshop Creative
The Green Hornet "Paradise", Columbia Pictures, Vibe Creative, Inc.
The Other Guys "Work Together", Columbia Pictures, Seismic Productions
Paul "Dessert", Universal Pictures, The Ant Farm

Best Drama TV Spot:
Black Swan "Masterpiece", Fox Searchlight Pictures, Create Advertising Group
The Fighter "Train", Paramount Pictures, AV Squad
The Lincoln Lawyer "Personal", Lionsgate, Mojo
The Town "The Crew Review", Warner Bros., Motive

Best Foreign TV Spot:
The Disappearance of Alice Creed "15 Sec", Icon, The Solid State
Gainsbourg "Journey 30", Optimum Releasing,The Editpool
The King's Speech "Few Words", Momentum Pictures, Create Advertising Group
Never Let Me Go "Everlasting", Fox Searchlight Pictures, Create Advertising Group

Best Graphics in a TV Spot:
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 "Everything Review", Warner Bros., Mojo
Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole "Awesome Review", Warner Bros.,Mojo
Salt "Big Event Review", Columbia Pictures, Vibe Creative,Inc
Sucker Punch "Explosive Review", Warner Bros./Legendary Pictures, Trailer Park

Best Horror TV Spot:
The Last Exorcism "Trailer Cutdown", Lionsgate, Mojo
Priest "Reach Out", Screen Gems, Vibe Creative, Inc.
The Rite "Believe", New Line Cinema, AV Squad
The Rite "Images", New Line Cinema, Buddha Jones

Best Independent TV Spot:
Blue Valentine "Mesmerizing", The Weinstein Company, Zealot Productions Inc
Buried "Help (DVD) 30, Lionsgate, The Editpool
Jane Eyre "TV Spot – Escape", Focus Features, Kinetic Trailers
The Kids Are All Right "We're All The Same", Focus Features, Seismic Productions

Best Music TV Spot:
Blue Valentine "Honeycomb 20 (DVD)", The Weinstein Company, The Editpool
The Expendables "Attitude", Lionsgate, Fishbowl
For Colored Girls "I Know Who I Am", Lionsgate, Ignition
The Green Hornet "Paradise", Columbia Pictures, Vibe Creative, Inc.

Best Romance TV Spot:
Blue Valentine "Mesmerizing", The Weinstein Company, Zealot Productions Inc
Killers "Love-G", Lionsgate, Mojo
Life As We Know It "The Love", Warner Bros.,Trailer Park
Something Borrowed "Best Things", Warner Bros./Alcon Entertainment, Trailer Park

Best Summer Blockbuster 2011 TV Spot:
Fast Five "Superbowl", Universal Pictures, AV Squad
Pirates of the Caribbean 4 "Superbowl Captain", Walt Disney Pictures, Create Advertising Group
Thor "Myth", Paramount Pictures, AV Squad
Transformers: Dark of the Moon "Dark", Paramount Pictures, Ignition Creative

Best Thriller TV Spot:
Black Swan "Pressure", Fox Searchlight, Mark Woollen & Associates
Hanna "Unknown", Focus Features, AV Squad
Limitless "Movie in a Minute", Relativity, Motive
The Next Three Days "Getting Out", Lionsgate, Mojo

Best Video Game TV Spot:
Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep "Beginning", Square Enix, mOcean
Mortal Kombat (Mortal Kombat 30" TV Post 9), Warner Bros. Interactive, The Creative Partnership
Shift 2 Unleashed "Trailer", Electronic Arts
Starcraft II "Glory Revised", Blizzard Entertainment, Mojo

Best Voice Over TV Spot:
Cyrus "Shower", Fox Searchlight, Motive
The Expendables "Testosterone Review", Lionsgate, Fishbowl
The Last Exorcism "Devil 10", Optimum Releasing, The Editpool
Madea's Big Happy Family "Prescripture", Lionsgate, Ignition

Most Original TV Spot:
The Disappearance of Alice Creed "15 sec", Icon, The Solid State
Limitless "Movie in a Minute", Relativity, Motive
Madea's Big Happy Family "Prescripture", Lionsgate, Ignition
Megamind "Mega Rap", DreamWorks, Buddha Jones

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Poster Categories

Best Action Poster:
Cowboys & Aliens "Teaser One Sheet", Universal, Ignition
The Mechanic "One Sheet", CBS Films, Ignition
The Next Three Days "McQueen" Poster, Lionsgate, Ignition
Sucker Punch "One-sheet Retro Babydoll", Warner Bros., Ignition

Best Animation/Family Poster:
Alpha and Omega "Log Ride Poster", Lionsgate, Ignition
Legend's of the Guardians "One Sheet", Warner Bros., Mojo
Madea's Big Happy Family "Brady Bunch Poster", Lionsgate, Kustom Creative
Rio "Teaser 2Sheet Finish V4", 20th Century Fox International, The Refinery

Best Comedy Poster:
Madea's Big Happy Family "Black Swan Poster", Lionsgate, Ignition
Madea's Big Happy Family "God Mother Poster", Lionsgate, Ignition
Super "One Sheet", IFC Films, Mojo
Your Highness "Your Highness", Universal Pictures, Cold Open

Best Documentary Poster:
Client 9: The Rise and Fall of Eliot Spitzer, Magnolia Pictures, Cold Open
Freakonomics "Final Art 1sheet", Magnolia Pictures, The Refinery
Making the Boys, First Run Features, Greenlight Creative
The TallMan "Poster", Blackfella Films,The Solid State

Best Drama Poster:
127 Hours "One Sheet", Fox Searchlight, Ignition
For Colored Girls "Tears Poster", Lionsgate, Ignition
Inception "Bus Shelter (Paris)", Warner Bros., Ignition
Rabbit Hole "Tire Swing Poster", Lionsgate, Ignition

Best Horror Poster:
The Last Exorcism "Back Bend Poster", Lionsgate, Ignition
The Last Exorcism "Wall Demon Poster", Lionsgate, Ignition
Let Me In "One Sheet", Overture Films, Ignition
My Soul to Take, Universal Pictures, Cold Open

Best Independent Poster:
127 Hours "One Sheet", Fox Searchlight, Ignition
Buried "Coffin Poster" Lionsgate, Ignition
Madea's Big Happy Family "Godmother Poster", Lionsgate, Ignition
Rabbit Hole "Tire Swing Poster", Lionsgate, Ignition

Best Foreign/International Poster:
I Am Love, Metrodome Distribution, allcity media
Red Riding Hood (One Sheet), Warner Bros., Ignition
The Tourist (One Sheet), Studio Canal, Ignition
You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger (One-Sheet), Sony Pictures Classics, Ignition

Best Romance Poster:
Ceremony (One Sheet), Magnolia Pictures, Ignition
I Love You Phillip Morris (One Sheet), Roadside Attractions, Ignition
One Day (One Sheet), Focus Features, Mojo
Rabbit Hole (Panels Poster), Lionsgate, Ignition

Best Summer 2011 Blockbuster Poster:
Captain America: The First Avenger "Domestic Teaser", Paramount Pictures, BLT & Associates, Inc
Cowboys & Aliens "Teaser One-sheet", Universal Pictures, Ignition
Fast Five "Fast Five", Universal Pictures, Cold Open
Super 8 "Final One Sheet", Paramount Pictures, BLT & Associates,Inc.

Best Teaser Poster:
Buried "Coffin Poster", Lionsgate, Ignition
Catfish "Catfish", Universal Pictures,Cold Open
Madea's Big Happy Family "One Sheet", Lionsgate, Ignition
The Mechanic "One Sheet", CBS Films, Ignition

Best Thriller Poster:
Buried "Vertigo Poster", Lionsgate, Ignition
Inception "Bus Shelter "Folding City", Warner Bros., Ignition
The Next Three Days "Map Poster", Lionsgate, Ignition
Source Code "One Sheet", Summit Entertainment, Ignition

Best Video Game Poster:
Def Jam Rap Star "Rapstar One Sheet", 4mm Games, The Refinery
Fight Night Champion "One-sheet", EA Sports, Ignition

Best Wildposts:
Priest "Priest 004", Screen Gems, The Refinery
The Roommate "Wild Posting", Sony Screen Gems, Ignition
Sucker Punch "Character Banners", Warner Bros., Mojo
Super "Wild Postings", IFC Films, Mojo

Most Original Poster:
Buried "Coffin" Poster, Lionsgate, Ignition
The Expendables "International Poster", Lionsgate, Ignition
Inception "Mosaic Character" Posters, Warner Bros., Ignition
The Mechanic "One Sheet", CBS Films, Ignition

Trashiest Poster:
Kaboom, IFC, Mojo
Orgasm Inc., First Run Features, Greenlight Creative

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Standees

Best Standee for Feature Film:
The Expendables "Standee", Lionsgate, Ignition
Hanna " Tips: Find Street Fashion Online(may be you can find what you want on the oasap.com) Standee", Focus Features, Ignition
Inception "In Theater Totems", Warner Bros., Ignition
Sucker Punch "Standee", Warner Bros., Ignition

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Advertising In Theater & On Screen

Best Pre-show Theatrical Advertising:
Megamind "In Theater Spot", Paramount Pictures, Mob Scene Creative + Productions

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Original/Experiential Cinematic/Movie Advertising

Most Innovative Advertising for a Feature Film:
Buried "Motion Poster", Lionsgate, Ignition
For Colored Girls "Living Portraits", Lionsgate, Ignition
Inception "Entire Campaign", Warner Bros., Ignition
Tangled "Grounded for Life", Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, mOcean

Most Innovative Advertising for a Brand/Product:
Avatar Blu Ray "Avatar :45 Vision", Flyer Entertainment
Avatar Blu Ray "Avatar: ECE-Domestic Trailer", Flyer Entertainment
Star Wars: The Complete Saga Blu Ray "Global Consumer Trailer #1", Flyer Entertainment
A Year of A Million Moments "Million Moments Overall Trailer", Flyer Entertainment

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Film Festival Category

Best Film Festival Trailer:
Milwaukee Film Festival "2010 Sponsor Trailer", Milwaukee Film
San Francisco International Women's Film Festival "7th Annual", MOHA Productions
Sonoma International Film Festival "Tipsy", ICA
Toronto International Film Festival "Essential Cinema", Kinetic Trailers

Best Film Festival Poster:
Los Angeles Film Festival, Ignition
Sonoma International Film Festival, ICA

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Winners will be announced at the show on June 29th at
The Music Box in Los Angeles, California
Press contact: info(at)kahnmediastrategies.com

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Just Between Friends of North Houston to Hold Greater Houston's Largest Children’s and Maternity Consignment Sales Event - Families to Save While Area Charities Benefit

WHAT:     Just Between Friends North Houston– the area's largest Children's and Maternity consignment sales event featuring one-stop shopping in 30,000 square feet of space filled with boutique and name brand children's fall and winter clothing, shoes, baby equipment, toys, and more. Shoppers will save 50%-90% off of retail pricing.

WHEN:        Pre-Sale Event (by invitation and for media only)
Thursday, October 25th – 2.00pm – 9.00pm

Public Events:
Thursday, October 25th – 7.00pm – 9.00pm – Prime Time Shopping - $10.00 per person admission
Friday, October 26th – 9.00am – 7.00pm - $2.00 per person admission with 100% of proceeds going to charity
Saturday, October 27th – 9.00am – 5.00pm – free admission
Sunday, October 28th – 11.00am – 5.00pm - free admission; all items 50% off

WHERE:         Willowbrook AMC Theater Plaza at Hwy 249 & Gessner, Houston, TX

MEDIA:        Contact Jennifer Liebl at 214.693.4599 for media pre-sale passes

BENEFICIARIES:    A portion of proceeds benefits Spaulding for Children Foster Care and Cypress Assistance Ministries

Just Between Friends (JBF) North Houston, Texas' largest children's and maternity consignment sales event is hosting their eleventh semi-annual sale. Well known for quality merchandise at rock bottom pricing, the one-stop, semi-annual shopping sales event has become vital to Houston families as the economy and unemployment levels remain uncertain. The sales have assisted thousands of Houstonians as cost-conscious shoppers work to stretch declining budgets.    Even now with economic indicators on the rise the popular sales event is targeted to hold one of the top sales in the region. With the average shopper saving between 50% to 90% off of retail pricing, Just Between Friends is a concept which is thriving.

Held at the Willowbrook AMC Theater Plaza in Houston, October 25-28 2012, the semi-annual sale features hundreds of thousands of items that includes name-brand and boutique fall and winter children's and maternity apparel; Halloween costumes and Holiday attire; baby equipment, electronics, and toys. A portion of the sale's proceeds as well as unsold items are donated to local charities, Spaulding for Children Foster Care and Cypress Assistance Ministries.

Started in a Houston area church in 2007 as the first and only children's consignment sale in the city, Just Between Friends North Houston has increased to a colossal sale requiring over 30,000 square feet of space. In their eleventh season, the upcoming event is expecting record attendance.

"After eleven sales, we are both humbled and amazed by our continued growth," stated Jennifer Liebl, Owner, Just Between Friends of North Houston. "To have double digit growth each sale season makes us the envy of retailers everywhere, especially when you consider the economic challenges of the past few years."

"People ask us all the time how we are able to continue growing at our current pace. Honestly, I think it is several things," said Liebl. "Certainly the economy has ha Tips: Find Street Fashion Online(may be you can find what you want on the oasap.com) d a tremendous impact on our expansion. We are one of the few business types that have positively thrived in a downward market. Additionally, more than ever, people feel good about repurposing their items. In addition to people trying to stretch their budgets, shopping consignment has gone main stream! People see it as a way to not only further their dollars, but also purchase children's items that otherwise could end up in landfill. Consignment shopping is not only fun, it's a responsible thing to do," remarked Liebl.

"One of the things we are particularly proud of at JBF North Houston is our strong partnerships with area charities," Liebl stated. A portion of our proceeds as well as surplus merchandise from our sales benefit our partner charities, Spaulding for Children Foster Care and Cypress Assistance Ministries. Our consignors love that when they consign their gently used clothing and toys they are not only making money, they are also helping to better our community through these worthwhile organizations.

"A savings of 50-90% off retail is enough to make a huge difference in a family budget whether our shoppers are moms-to-be, foster parents, grandparents, or single dads. It is truly is a sale where everyone wins - our consignors as they sell their items, our shoppers as they enjoy remarkable savings, and our community as our partner charities receive a portion of our proceeds and surplus merchandise," she said.

About Just Between Friends
In 1997, Just Between Friends was created 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 had gross sales of $2000. The sales caught on with families and grew so in 2003, they formed Just Between Friends Franchise Systems, Inc. Wilburn is now sole owner of Just Between Friends Franchise Systems, Inc., which has 124 franchises in 24 states. The company projects that gross sales in 2012 will top 20 million dollars. Just Between Friends has been on the Inc. Magazine 5000 list of fastest growing companies the past four years and was named one of Entrepreneur Magazine's Top 500 Franchises. In 2012, Just Between Friends was one of only 25 companies 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 named in the Top 50 franchises by "Franchise Business Review". In 2010, Wilburn was named the Small Business Administration's "Women in Business Champion" for Tulsa and was part of the Tulsa Business Journal's 40 under 40. JBF has been featured on numerous national television shows including CBS Early Show, ABC News, Good Morning America, CNN, Headline News, Fox News, Inside Edition and CNBC's The Big Idea. They have also been featured in many top markets including Seattle, Denver, Dallas, Houston, San Francisco and Philadelphia as well popular websites http://www.yahoo.com, http://www.sheknows.com and Disney website http://www.family.com.

Rodney Henry's Legacy Athletic Brand Unveiled at NBA All Star Weekend to Accolades

Rodney Henry's Legacy Athletic Brand (MNVN.PK) sizzled this past weekend during the company's debut over the NBA All Star Weekend. Led by lifestyle entrepreneur and CEO, Rodney Henry, Legacy Athletic Brand set the scene with star-studded events at some of Los Angeles' top nightclubs. Romanov, The Roxbury, Playhouse and Eden became houses of Legacy as the brand made its impression on thousands.

Rodney Henry was seen conversing with sports and entertainment celebrities at the Legacy-branded events as well as Kenny Smith's All Star Weekend Event, including longtime friend and TNT announcer Kenny Smith, FOX's Michael Strahan, Sugar Shane Mossley, Carmello Anthony, TNT's Charles Barkley, R&B star Keri Hilson, TNT's Chris Webber, Nichole Murphy, ESPN's Jalen Rose, TNT's Reggie Miller, John Salley, Kenyon Martin, Kenny Anderson, former NFL player and broadcaster Warren Sapp and many more.

Legacy's core business is the development, design, marketing and distribution of athletic shoes and apparel for mass markets. Legacy was founded and created by Rodney Henry who is also the founder and co-owner (along with well known investor and "CEO of Hip Hop" Ruby Azrak) of Protégé, a highly successful footwear and clothing company whose products are sold at accessible price points exclusively through Sears and K-Mart in over 3,000 stores. The North American rights to Protégé's brand and product lines are currently licensed by Sears Holdings Corporation.

About Legacy Athletic Brand, Inc.                                                                                                                
Legacy's principal business activities are the development, design, marketing and distribution of branded performance apparel, footwear and accessories for men, women and youth. Legacy intends to sell its products worldwide to be worn by athletes at all levels on playing fields around the globe, as well as by consumers with active lifestyles interested in fashion-forward products. Legacy's initial focus will be distribution in the lower-tier and mid-tier mass market with potential expansion into the higher tier markets once brand recognition has been established. Legacy intends to apply to register several trademarks and trade names as well as license additional trademarks and trade names from their respective holders. The company intends to have numerous brands geared to differing demographics and consumer groups. Legacy will begin in the athletic arena and then carry extensions into lifestyle and casual wear. For more information, visit http://www.legacyathleticbrand.com

Forward Looking Statements
Certain statements contained herein are forward looking. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Many factors could cause actual results to differ significantly from these statements, including our history of operating losses, our need for additional financing, a failure of our products to perform as expected, introduction of competing products by other companies, pressures on prices from competitors and/or customers, regulatory obstacles to new product introductions, lack of acceptance of our products and technology changes. These risks, uncertainties and assumptions are detailed in documents filed by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company cautions that the foregoing list of important factors is not exclusive. Any forward-looking statements are made as of the date of the document in which they appear. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement that may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the company.

Investor relations contact: Black Arrow Communications
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Media contact: Dan Spelling/Brian McWilliams at Spelling Communications
213/415-7400 dspelling(at)spellcom(dot)com

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KingSize® Launches The Guys Club?

KingSize? (kingsizedirect.com), a Redcats brand and premier retailer for men, announced today the launch of The Guys Club?, a new collection of big and tall men's wardrobe essentials that adds details to the basics, creating a line of clothing with a more stylish look. KingSizeDirect.com already provides the broadest selection of products, styles and colors for big and tall men; however, introducing the exclusive collection of The Guys Club? was a pro-active response to requests from its customers.

KingSize? has more than 50 years of experience designing clothing and accessories for men who are 6'2" or taller and/or weigh at least 225 pounds. KingSize? also understands the ever-changing big and tall market, and more importantly, the growing demand for trend-right pieces as big guys become comfortable in their own skin and need more than just the basics. Seizing the opportunity to fill this niche, KingSize? launched The Guys Club? with a strong focus on stylish work, play and everyday essentials.

"During the last decade, we have seen significant change, and growth, in the big and tall apparel market," said David Reinke, Vice President, General Brand Manager for KingSize?. "The lifestyle trends clearly identify a more active, socially engaged big and tall consumer who cares about not only fit, but style. The Guys Club? line is simply a reflection of our customer's increased confidence and style awareness."

The brand added a special "The Guys Club?" tab at the top of its home page at KingSizeDirect.com. Once there, customers can check out "Guys Club Top 10 Picks," a quick preview of the hottest trends. From relaxed shorts and jeans to tees and wicking shirts, big and tall guys will find trend-right styles in hard-to-find sizes.

The Guys Club? officially launched in late April with a 16-page booklet sent as an onsert with the KingSize? catalog. The brand will promote the new line via the KingSize? home page, email campaigns and social media efforts. In addition, customers can place an online order from The Guys Club? and take advantage of free shipping ($50 or more), and if needed, free return shipping, by using coupon code KS22452 (expires 5/31/11).

KingSize? offers a wide selection of stylish sportswear, business and dress wear, activewear, outerwear, sleepwear, underwear, shoes and accessories. Big sizes range from XL - 10XL; tall sizes from L – 7XL; neck sizes up to 26 ?"; sleeve lengths up to 40"; waists to 80"; and shoe sizes up to 18. Note: KingSize? offers finished hem service for a small fee to ensure pants are the perfect length.

Customers can order online anytime 24/7 at KingSizeDirect.com or by calling 1-800-846-1600.

For additional information, please visit: KingSizeDirect.com, or join the thousands of fans following KingSize? on its Facebook and Twitter pages. You can also find KingSize? apparel on the web's only plus-size shopping mall at OneStopPlus.com.

About Redcats USA
Redcats USA is a dynamic, multi-channel, web-driven home-shopping leader, with numerous successful brands in its portfolio: AVENUE?, Woman Within?, Jessica London?, Roaman's?, KingSize?, and BrylaneHome? sold on OneStopPlus.com?, The Sportsman's Guide? and TGW.com - The Golf Warehouse?. Redcats USA offers a wide range of value and quality driven merchandise categories, including men's and women's plus-size apparel, home and lifestyle products, and sporting goods/outdoor gear. Redcats USA is a Redcats company.

About Redcats
Redcats is a leading worldwide online retailer for fashion and home furnishings. The group gathers 17 European and US based brands in 31 countries: Avenue?, Woman Within?, Jessica London?, Roaman's?, KingSize?, BrylaneHome?, OneStopPlus.com, The Sportsman's Guide?, TGW.com - The Golf Warehouse?, Ellos, La Redoute, Vertbaudet, Cyrillus, Somewhere, Daxon, Stella McCartney Kids and Castaluna. In 2010, Redcats generated 3.436 billion euros of sales including 54% on Inter women's jackets net and employs over 14,000 associates. Redcats distribution network combines more than 70 e-commerce sites, nearly 600 stores and around 30 catalogues for 26 million active customers. Redcats is a PPR Company. For any further information: http://www.redcats.com

Contact Information
Karen Davis
Corporate PR & Communications
Redcats USA
Karen(dot)davis(at)redcatsusa(dot)com
212-502-9315

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Shi Shi Putter to Host America's Largest Women's Golf Trunk Show in Hollywood

Shi Shi Putter?, a women's golf fashion site, will be hosting the country's largest women's golf trunk show for 400 attendees on March 24, 2012 at the W Hotel in Hollywood, California.

The event, called AGORA, will feature several of the industry's top women's golf fashion designers with a fashion show and on-site shopping. Designers will include such companies as Evan Golf, Grace and Game, and Toby Tucker Golf. AGORA will also feature golf accessories vendors such as Cart Chic, Equipt for Play, and Golf4Her.com. "It's very hard to get access to women's golf clothing that fits your style," says Elizabeth Noblitt, founder of Shi Shi Putter?. "I knew that I wasn't alone in that dilemma; so I decided to create a fun, inspiring golf shopping experience for both consumers and vendors."

AGORA will be raising money for the Executive Women's Golf Association Foundation. The mission of the EWGA Foundation is to create and fund education and leadership programs for women of all ages. "We're very excited to be working with Shi Shi Putter to create something new for women's golf of this scope and caliber," says Pam Swensen, CEO of the EWGA. "Women are discerning shoppers who like choices and want to have fun experiences. AGORA combines these two essential ingredients. The more women we can attract to the game and then keep them interested and engaged in golf, the better. Championing a good cause to grow the game at the same time is a win-win for all."

For more information on tickets and sponsorship opportunities, go to http://www.shishiputter.com/agora.

About EWGA Foundation
The EWGA Foundation, established in 2003, is a 501(c)(3) charitable not-for-profit organization formed and women's jackets supported by the EWGA (Executive Women's Golf Association, Inc.), a 501(c)(6) membership association with members in the United States and Canada dedicated to enriching the lives of women through the game of golf.
The mission of the EWGA Foundation is to create and fund education and leadership programs for women of all ages. Towards that end, the Foundation strives to develop educational programs that: improve women's leadership abilities, self-esteem, and business skills; enable them to serve as mentors to other women and girls; and develop scholarship programs to allow women to pursue educational opportunities. The EWGA Foundation is funded through contributions from EWGA members, and various fundraising activities conducted throughout the year.    

For additional details on the EWGA Foundation and its initiatives, go to EWGA.com and click on Foundation.

About Shi Shi Putter
Shi Shi Putter? is the premiere online resource for women golfers who play like their style depends on it—on & off the golf course. From spotlighting boutique designers to hosting inspiring workshops and trunk shows, Shi Shi Putter? curates the cream of the crop; so discerning women can bring their best selves to the course. Founded in 2009 by avid golfer and seasoned event marketing professional Elizabeth Noblitt, the company aims to redefine the game of golf, with a confident blend of beauty, grace and fun. Shi Shi Putter? is based in Seattle, Washington but holds events nationwide.

Please visit http://www.shishiputter.com or email info(at)shishiputter(dot)com for event information and partnership opportunities.

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Dead Stuffed Monkey Tops Acronis Poll of Strange Items Left in European Taxis

A snake, a dead stuffed monkey, 4,000 in cash, a naked woman and a gallon of diesel are just some of the strange objects that can be found lurking in European taxi drivers' cars.

Data backup specialist Acronis interviewed over 250 taxi drivers in London, Paris and Amsterdam to find out the weirdest items that have ever been left in their cabs. Alongside these extraordinary items, people also regularly leave items from the illegal to the mundane, including condoms, drugs and sex toys, as well as coats and umbrellas.

Top 5 strangest items: London

1.   &n women's jackets online bsp;Dead, stuffed monkey
2.    Drunken man's sleeping wife
3.    Gallon of diesel
4.    Police man's helmet
5.    Bag of cement

Top 5 strangest items: Amsterdam

1.    4000 in notes
2.    Black karate belt
3.    Cocaine
4.    Pram
5.    Bin bag of rubbish

Top 5 strangest items: Paris

1.    Snake
2.    A woman who got in the taxi with clothes on and left without them
3.    Pressure cooker     
4.    Walkie talkie
5.    Women's lingerie

"It can be a real challenge to recover personal belongings lost in the back of a cab, especially stuff like laptops and mobile phones which hold confidential and important personal data. Londoners and tourists don't just need to keep their wits about them on the streets or in the back of a taxi, they should make sure all their personal data is also backed up safely at home or online," explains David Blackman, General Manager, Northern Europe, Middle East and Africa.

Vote for the strangest item now at: https://www.facebook.com/acronis.home.products

Notes to editors:

All items were returned to their owners where possible. The survey was carried out in August 2011.

About Acronis
Acronis is a leading provider of easy-to-use disaster recovery and data protection solutions for physical, virtual and cloud environments. Its patented disk imaging technology enables corporations, SMBs and consumers to protect their digital assets. With Acronis' disaster recovery, deployment and migration software, users protect their digital information, maintain business continuity and reduce downtime. Acronis software is sold in more than 90 countries and available in up to 14 languages. For additional information, please visit http://www.acronis.co.uk. Follow Acronis on Twitter: http://twitter.com/acronis or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/acronis.home.products.

Acronis ?, Acronis Compute with Confidence? and the Acronis logo are registered trademarks of Acronis Inc. in the United States and / or other countries.

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Taos Announces Remarkable Women of Taos 2012 - Tours & Events Allow First-Hand Visitor Experiences in the Places that Inspired Them

For centuries, pioneering spirits have sought out and settled in Taos, NM. One group that has found Taos particularly appealing is adventurous, creative women. Inexorably drawn by the place's rugged beauty and rich, ancient history, they carved out compelling lives on the high desert mesa filled with the art and philosophy influencing their time. Two such iconic women who sought and found freedom in Taos are artists Agnes Martin and Beatrice Mandelman, both would turn 100 in 2012 – along with New Mexico's centennial of statehood. Including the iconic Georgia O'Keeffe, Mabel Dodge Luhan as well as oil heiress Millicent Rogers and pottery artist Maria Martinez, the women will be highlighted throughout the year through events, exhibitions, books and a film as well as special tours.

The Town of Taos, NM will launch Remarkable Women at 11 am on March 22, 2012, at the University of New Mexico Harwood Museum on the 100th birthday of Agnes Martin, featuring a little-known exhibit of her early works. Guided and self-guided tours, including textile and jewelry focused options, will be available to experience the sites and unique places that inspired and continue to inspire both women and men. Events such as behind the scenes art tours and exhibits featuring the Remarkable Women start as early as January 2012.

"Our intent in 2012 is to give visitors an intimate look at the special places throughout Taos County that have moved creative people for decades," explained Cathy Connelly, Town of Taos Director of Tourism and Public Affairs. "People will have an opportunity to see things we've never offered to the public before."

One of the most noted remarkable women of Taos was Mabel Dodge Luhan, often credited as one of the pioneers of the Taos Society of Artists. Her friends and frequent Taos guests included Georgia O'Keeffe, Ansel Adams and D.H. Lawrence. A self-guided tour showcases some of Luhan's favorite spots including the Taos Pueblo (now a UNESCO Living World Heritage site as well as a National Historic Landmark), the Mabel Dodge Luhan House, the Historic Taos Inn, the D.H. Lawrence "Forbidden Paintings" at the La Fonda Hotel, the Taos Plaza and the San Francisco de Asis Church.

Taosena Millicent Rogers, the Shell Oil heiress who spent a significant portion of her life in Taos, was known for her iconoclastic clothing and jewelry. Her private collection of Native American art, jewelry and clothing will be on display for the first time ever at the Millicent Rogers Museum.

Some of the highlights of the Museum exhibits include:

Harwood Museum of Art Agnes Martin: Before the Grid February 25-June 17, 2012: The museum will present an exhibition of a little known body of Martin's paintings dating from the late 1940s and 1950s. Agnes Martin: Before the Grid will trace the entire span of Martin's early work, beginning with early portraits, a still life, and landscapes. The direction towards abstraction will be evident in several biomorphic works and early geometric paintings.
Beatrice Mandelman: Centennial July 7-October 14 The exhibition will draw from the Harwood's permanent collection, which includes a significant gift of work by Beatrice Mandelman from the Mandelman-Ribak Foundation.

Millicent Rogers Museum Millicent Rogers: The Power to Create, Collect, and Inspire All of 2012 (Gallery 1): The introductory Gallery will be transformed into the legacy of Millicent Rogers. The first phase of the show will share the "behind the scenes" Millicent. On view will be the jewelry fabricated by Millicent, which has never been on public display before. From the archives of the museum, there will be correspondence from Millicent to her sons, sketches of jewelry designs and pages from Millicent's original Navajo rug inventories. The second phase, which will rotate in, will focus on "Millicent in the Limelight." Velvet skirts and blouses from the collection will show off Navajo and Pueblo jewelry collected by Millicent. Throughout the exhibit, inspirational quotes by Millicent andstories of her life in Taos will be on view.

Maria Martinez: Matriarch of San Ildefonso January through December 2012 Galleries 3 & 4: One of the museum's gems is the largest Martinez family collection on public display. In addition to the exhibition of Maria Martinez and her pottery, her life as a matriarch of her community will be shared. Her ability to raise afamily, continue her involvement in Pueblo life, all while perfecting the art of black on black pottery. Learn about her influence on potters in her village, as well as Native women throughout the southwest.

Millicent Rogers & Her Circle May 12th – September 2, 2012 Gallery 10: Taos continues to attract interesting and powerful women. Their social circles and friendships are the things stories are made of. Objects from the collection will tell stories of Millicent Rogers, Dorothy Brett, Rebecca James and Martha Reed. Learn the stories of the buying and trading of collections between Millicent and Mabel Dodge Lujan.

Guided and Self-guided Tour highlights include:

Historic Textiles to Delight the Soul
One of the cultural objects that caught the eye of Millicent Rogers was the blankets worn by Native Americans in and around Taos Pueblo and the Plaza. A sample is on view in Gallery 2 but there are more, over 200, in the collection vault of the Museum. These will be shared in a seminar setting with the Museum's Curator Carmela Quinto and Ray Trott fashion coats er of RB Ravens Gallery of Ranchos de Taos. This opportunity compliments a Museum tour and provides an in depth introduction to the Southwestern textiles and the Navajo blankets many that are woven by women.

Monday- Friday $25 per person; minimum 5 and maximum 25

Fine Vintage Native American Jewelry to Inspire the Eye
The most noted and impressive category in the Museum's collection is the jewelry of the Southwest. From objects acquired by Millicent Rogers on visits to tribal gatherings to contemporary examples this collection is a visual treat! After a tour of the Museum with an emphasis on jewelry and turquoise, learn more about vintage Indian jewelry and its style with the Museum Store Manager, Joy Jensen. This unique 30 minute introduction provides knowledge and insight into what to look for in quality jewelry.

Tuesday – Thursday or Sunday, $25 per person; minimum 5 and maximum 25

For a full listing of events including over a dozen art exhibits/events and guided and self-guided tours, go here.

FOR MEDIA INQUIRIES PLEASE CONTACT:
jennifer(at)jlhmedia(dot)com
505 603 8643

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Global Baby Disposable Diapers Market to Reach US$33.4 Billion by 2017, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Follow us on LinkedIn – The baby diapers market is a highly commoditized market, and intrinsically a tough category for manufacturers to operate in. Intense competition, pricing pressures, maturing North American and Western markets, have always challenged players. In developed markets, in addition to the brutal business climate, falling birth rates are also fingered as a key factor responsible for dragging down retail sales. Growth in these markets, therefore, hinges onto consumers trading up to premium priced diapers. Developing markets in Asia, on the other hand, have and will continue to remain bright spots for growth in the post recession period with over 58% of annual births worldwide coming from the Asian continent. Other strong market fundamentals that underpin the region's potential include improving economic affluence, increase in the number of working women, rising spends per child, fast-paced consumer lifestyles, growing awareness over the importance of hygiene, the ability to afford baby well-being products, and the inherent Asian culture that attaches greater importance to family bonding than in the West.

Recuperating from the challenges faced during the recession brought about by tight spending habits of customers and with emerging economic data pushing further into obscurity, the possible re-emergence of pre-recession overspending habits, manufacturers of Disposable Diapers are seeking new ways to stay afloat. This is especially so in developed markets. Interestingly, market majors in North America and Europe are focusing on premium diapers to expand value sales. The designer diapers market is thus forecast to emerge into the battleground in these markets, with diaper R&D shifting from developing super absorbent and safe materials towards aesthetics, and thus developing product concepts for designer diapers.

The diapers market is very competitive, driving companies to introduce innovative products in order to maintain their market share. Companies are focusing on products that enhance wearer comfort. Increased focus on features such as more stretch is expected to augment growth in the pull-on style diapers category. Products that are a combination of both diapers and pants are expected to make inroads into the training pants segment.

As stated by the new market research report on Baby Disposable Diapers, Europe continues to remain the largest regional market, while Asia-Pacific represents the fastest growing market with a CAGR of 7.5% over the analysis period. Growth in the global baby disposable diapers market would be driven by the growing adoption of these diapers in developing countries, where penetration has been relatively low till date. In developed nations, the market for baby diapers is inextricably linked to the birth rate. Declining birthrates and the number of women of childbearing age, coupled with high penetration, have more or less stabilized the mature market.

China represents the largest market in Asia-Pacific with its huge population and changing economic dynamics. Other advanced nations such as Singapore and Korea, albeit with low population, make Asia a high potential market for diapers. With increased disposable income, the market for consumer goods and convenience products is expected to increase. Rise in the purchasing power and growth of middle class population in countries will also spur market demand.

Growing use of disposable diapers in developing countries, especially in the neo-rich countries of Asia, aggravates the existing problem of landfill faced by the developed world, resulting in rising concerns over the use of non-biodegradable diapers. Additionally, major fallout of the recession is the renewed popularity of reusable cloth diapers. The potential cost savings offered, followed to a lesser degree by environmental concerns, are prime factors responsible for prodding a comeback of cloth diapers. Additionally, innovation has made cloth diapers more hygienic, easy to use and maintain. These are few factors that threaten the future of the disposable diaper industry.

Major players profiled in the report include Procter & Gamble, Kimberley Clark, UniCharm, SCA Hygiene Products, Kao Corporation, among others.

The research report titled "Baby Disposable Diapers: A Global Strategic Business Report" announced by Global Industry Analysts Inc., provides a comprehensive review of the global baby disposable diapers market, current market trends, key growth drivers, recent product launches, recent industry activity, and profiles of major/niche global as well as regional market participants. The report provides annual sales estimates and projections for Baby Disposable Diapers market for the years 2009 through 2017 for the following geographic markets – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Also, a six-year (2003-2008) historic analysis is provided for additional perspective.

For more details about this comprehensive market research report, please visit – http://www.strategyr.com/Baby_Disposable_Diapers_Market_Report.asp

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Rhea Lana’s Children’s Consignment, Inc. Adds New Franchises in Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas

Rhea Lana's Children's Consignment, Inc. is "The Nation's Premiere Children's Consignment Event Venue" and has experienced incredible growth since the company began selling franchises in 2008. Owning a Rhea Lana's franchise offers many appealing aspects for families. For example, Rhea Lana's franchise owners are able to pursue a career while still maintaining the flexibility of a part-time work schedule. This fact makes owning a Rhea Lana's franchise an attractive option for mothers who desire to stay at home while still earning income. Also, Rhea Lana's franchises require a relatively low startup cost when compared to many other franchise opportunities. These are just some of the aspects that make owning a Rhea Lana's franchise so appealing to young families. Currently, the company holds 47 semi-annual consignment events in 16 states.

The South Houston franchise is owned by Monica Hodges. Monica lives with her husband and two children in the Pearland area. She is excited to be bringing Rhea Lana's to the South Houston area because, "The consignment events take aim at providing value to area mothers in today's challenging economic climate." The South Houston franchise will hold its first event in the spring of 2012. For more information on the South Houston franchise, contact monica(at)rhealana(dot)com.

The Richmond-Rosenberg franchise is owned by Karen Chierighino. Karen discovered Rhea Lana's while searching for a business opportunity that she and her daughter could pursue. She was grateful to discover a company that provided such a good business model while also bringing savings and opportunity to the community. "The Richmond-Rosenberg Event offers area residents the opportunity to sell children's clothing, toys, or furniture. It also provides a setting for families to purchase unused or gently used, high quality family goods at deep discounts," says Karen Chierighino. The Richmond-Rosenberg franchise will host its second consignment event in the spring of 2012. For more information on the Richmond-Rosenberg franchise, contact Karen(at)rhealana(dot)com.

Rhea Lana's of Grandlake is owned by sisters Callie Hudson and Casey White. They became interested in owning a Rhea Lana's franchise after shopping at one of the events. "Although there are other consignment events, Rhea Lana's is the only one we felt driven to participate in due to the company's impeccable standards," says White. The Grandlake franchise will hold its second event in the spring of 2012. For more information, women's coats contact callie(at)rhealana(dot)com or casey(at)rhealana(dot)com.

The Leavenworth-Platte City is owned by Sarah Golden. Sarah and her husband were interested in starting a business for a long time. They fell in love with Rhea Lana's as shoppers first and then were excited to learn about franchise opportunities. "The business model as well as the ethics and integrity promoted by the company were very appealing," says Golden. "We are excited to bring Rhea Lana's to the Leavenworth-Platte City area. We understand the need to stretch your budget all while providing the very best for your children." Because the Goldens are a military family, Sarah is also looking forward to serving the large military community in the Leavenworth-Platte City area by providing a venue for them to purchase and well their high-quality children's merchandise. For more information on the Leavenworth-Platte City franchise, contact sarahgolden(at)rhealan(dot)com.

About Rhea Lana's Children's Consignment Events
With Arkansas roots, Rhea Lana's Children's Consignment Inc. is rapidly growing with 47 locations in 16 states. Founded by Rhea Lana Riner in her living room 14 years ago and headquartered in Conway, Arkansas, Rhea Lana's Children's Consignment hosts semi-annual sales. The company is the first consignment sale in the country to offer on-line management and real time tracking of merchandise through a computerized inventory system and a convenient mobile application.

Riner has been featured in numerous publications including The High Profile Section, Arkansas Democrat Gazette and Women's Inc Magazine. She has recently won a prestigious national award by Enterprising Women, a national publication and foundation that honors entrepreneurial women with rapidly growing companies who seek to mentor other women in business. In the 2010 report from Franchise Business Review on Child Service Related Franchises, Rhea Lana's Children's Consignment, Inc. ranked in the Top 10 nationally. Also, Rhea Lana's Children's Consignment, Inc. was ranked number two out of only ten Arkansas companies to be added to Inc. Magazine's 5000 list of fastest growing privately held companies.

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Salesian Missions Creates Fund to Assist Cyclone Victims in Southeast India

Salesian Missions has created a fund to assist with relief and rebuilding efforts in the aftermath of Cyclone Thane, which devastated parts of Southeast India on Dec. 31, 2011. Salesians in affected areas worked to assist survivors, as they surveyed immense damage to their own properties.

Destruction to Salesian property in Puducherry, Cuddalore and the missions in Gedilam and Maranodi Vinnarasi resulted in shattered windows, sheared off roofs, destroyed water heaters, and ruined equipment in several vocational education centers. But despite their own losses, the Salesians stepped in during the immediate aftermath and provided shelter, meals, clean water, clothing and comfort to those affected by the devastation.

The immediate relief that survivors needed was vast, according to Father Johnson Antonysamy, director of the Salesian mission in Chennai. People were without food, water, electricity and shelter. Those with thatched roofs had their roofs blown off and more than 20,000 people were displaced. Salesians have continued relief efforts in local villages devastated by Cyclone Thane, but report they are in need of additional assistance.

Salesian Missions – the U.S. development arm of the international Salesians of Don Bosco headquartered in New Rochelle, NY – responded quickly by creating an India Cyclone Relief Fund.

"Because we are already part of the community and the local infrastructure, we are in a better position to help quickly when disaster strikes," says Father Mark Hyde, executive director of Salesian Missions.

"Our U.S. office responds to needs such as this by creating special disaster relief funds and calling on our generous donors who reach into their hearts and their wallets to help those most in need," he adds. "We are so very thankful to our supporters."

Cyclone Thane barreled through the districts of Cuddalore, Villupuram and Puducherry. In its wake, residents dealt with leveled homes and uprooted trees; flooded farmlands that destroyed precious crops; and the death of dozens of men, women and children.

"I don't know what we would have done without a place to sleep," says one villager whose thatched hut was carried away by the winds, and whose family is now staying at the mission in Chennai. "We would be out in the elements wondering how to survive. We are women's coats online so grateful to the Salesians for their help."

The Salesians' work will go far beyond the immediate relief that was needed in the days following the cyclone. Entire communities must rebuild. In addition to restoring their social development and education programs in operation prior to the cyclone, the Salesians must now rebuild their own missions and lead community efforts for long-term recovery.

"Salesians and the people they serve in southeast India are resilient," says Fr. Hyde. "Together we can help these victims as well as those in need in countries around the globe."

To give to the relief efforts, go to SalesianMissions.org, click on "Donate Now" and select "India Cyclone Relief Fund."

ABOUT SALESIAN MISSIONS:

Salesian Missions is headquartered in New Rochelle, NY, and is part of the Don Bosco Network—a worldwide federation of Salesian NGOs. The mission of the U.S.-based nonprofit Catholic organization is to raise funds for international programs that serve youth and families in poor communities around the globe. The Salesian missionaries are made up of priests, brothers and sisters, as well as laypeople—all dedicated to caring for poor children throughout the world in more than 130 countries and helping young people become self-sufficient by learning a trade that will help them gain employment. To date, more than 3 million youth have received services funded by Salesian Missions. These services and programs are provided to children regardless of race or religion. For more information, go to http://www.SalesianMissions.org.

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Rhyme Clothing Announces Active Wear Partnership with Operation Homefront

Rhyme Clothing, stylish, high quality active wear that gives back to causes people care about, announced today a partnership with Operation Homefront. As a designated Rhyme charity, Operation Homefront will receive 10 percent of the proceeds from purchases of Rhyme's line of t-shirts, polos, hoodies and sweatpants for women, men and children.

Operation Homefront provides emergency financial and other assistance to the families of our service members and wounded warriors. A national nonprofit, Operation Homefront leads more than 5,000 volunteers across a network of chapters and has met more than 590,000 needs since 2002. A four-star rated charity by watchdog Charity Navigator, and with an "A" rating by the American Institute of Philanthropy, 94 percent of all donations to Operation Homefront goes to its programs.

"Operation Homefront is thrilled to partner with Rhyme&Reason brand clothing in support of our brave service members and their families," said Jami Vass, Vice President of Development at Operation Homefront. "Rhyme makes it easy for people to see how much of their purchase helps our cause."

Rhyme Clothing was founded in 2011 with the objective of creating a stylish, high women's coats quality brand of everyday active wear that benefits non-profit organizations. The company helps non-profits connect with donors and advocates by providing a turnkey, online store with a range of styles for men, women and children, and donating 10% of proceeds to the charity chosen by purchasers. Rhyme offers a new way for socially conscious consumers to look good and feel good.

"We're very pleased to be working with an organization that does so much to help our country's service members and their families," said Vince Lagnese, CEO of Rhyme Clothing.

About Operation Homefront
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, Operation Homefront was formed in February 2002 to support the families of deployed service members immediately following 9/11. Today, Operation Homefront has evolved into a major nonprofit helping American military personnel and/or their families who have unmet needs due to financial hardship, death, injury, or physical or mental detriment as a result of service in Iraq or Afghanistan. The organization currently provides services to military families across the nation; the national office handles cases in states that do not have their own chapters. For more information, visit http://www.operationhomefront.net

About Rhyme Clothing
Founded in 2011, Rhyme Clothing began as a very simple idea by a group of like-minded people with a diverse range of backgrounds. We believe that everyday active wear can have the quality and style of designer labels, and benefit causes people personally care about. Rhyme Clothing offers a growing list of non-profit organizations a turnkey way to raise funds, and a clear understanding to consumers of how their purchases are making a difference. We give 10% of the price of purchases of Rhyme&Reason brand clothing to a charity of your choice. For more information, visit http://www.rhymeclothing.com

Pinstripe and Pearls Team with Short Couture to Launch “Made In Britain” Ladies' Petite Work Wear Range

The two retailers have put together a beautiful collection of petite lad fashion coats ies' office wear, with a special emphasis on petite trousers, business dresses, office jackets and blouses. All styles featured in the petite work wear range are available in sizes 8-16 for petite ladies who are 5' 4" and under.

Pinstripe and Pearls, an online retailer of office clothing for women have responded quickly to customers who want to buy British and are struggling to find petite work clothes. "At Pinstripe and Pearls we appreciate the frustrations felt by many petite business women – finding work wear designed with high quality fabrics, which not only fit well but look great for the more formal office environment. This is why we approached Short Couture, a brand which specialises in business clothing for Petite ladies, using British talent to design and manufacture all their products."

Short Couture is run by Hayley Chalmers. Hayley, a petite lady herself decided to start the company when she grew tired of not having clothes that fit properly and not being able to find retailers of petite work wear.

Hayley says "Being 5'1" I've had a lifetime of clothes not fitting properly and not being able to find decent clothes for work. So I finally decided to start a business making them. It wasn't easy. I was an IT manager, with no knowledge or experience in fashion. It took me 18 months of research and I spent my life's savings on the business but now have a great range to show for it!."

Emma Blake, CEO at Pinstripe and Pearls says "We are very excited about the new range and hope that this will make shopping for work wear a much more enjoyable experience for petite women. We are delighted that Short Couture source and manufacture all their products right here in the UK – it's a fantastic advert for "Made In Britain". We wanted to make life just that little bit easier for busy petite business women and with Short Couture we feel we can achieve this."

To view the new line visit http://www.pinstripeandpearls.com.

UK Returns are free and delivery options are flexible - you can have your order delivered on a Saturday or straight to your office!

Australian Women Hold Off on Buying Shoes to Save

Women said they are most likely to stop eating out (67%) or avoid buying clothes and shoes (58%) to save money. Men also said they would not eat out (68%) and would defer purchases of alcohol (36%) to save money.

The RAMS Savings Satisfaction Survey by Gender and Generation has revealed that other than saving for a rainy day, women and men have listed the same top items on their savings wish list as a holiday and a house.

RAMS Chief Executive, Melos Sulicich said: "With the pressures of modern day living and the fast pace of work and social activities, it is no surprise that a holiday is the biggest savings priority for Australians.

"In fact, our survey found 68% of men and 53% of women listed a holiday as their number one savings goal.

"This is closely followed by about a third of men (31%) and women (43%) seeking to save for a house showing that the Great Australian dream of home ownership is still very much a big priority," he said.

RAMS released the data to coincide with its launch of new deposit accounts to reward customers for saving with great interest rates - including RAMS Saver which currently delivers the most competitive rate in the market - a bonus variable rate of 5.75% p.a. and a high base variable rate of 4.95% p.a.

For a long time, RAMS has offered real value home loans for Australians and now RAMS is seeking to be the savings champion for Australians by rewarding them with great interest rates.

Mr Sulicich, said, "We have listened to our customers who have told us online savings accounts, transaction accounts and offset accounts are a big priority to help them to save money and pay off their home loan faster.

"Not only does the RAMS Saver bring truly great interest rates to reward Australians who save, customers will be able to have fast and simple direct access to their savings account. We are launching with innovative online technology which electronically verifies the identity of the applicant and sets up a new account, ready for use within a just few minutes."

"Our research found women tend to be a little savvier than men and are more likely to have a high interest savings account (52% versus 44% of males) which shows they tend to be more proactive, save more money and are more satisfied with the way they save money, than people who don't have one.

"Unfortunately there is a still more than one third of Australians who are missing out on bigger returns by not putting their money into a high interest savings account," he said.

The RAMS Savings Satisfaction Survey has also indicated that Australians are serious about their savings. Two thirds (67%) of the population forego something in order to meet their savings targets, demonstrating the nation is committed to meeting their personal savings goals.

The results also showed a surprising disparity in attitude towards saving, with Gen Y identified as more determined savers than the rest of the population. Young people, aged under 29 years old, are more likely to have a high interest savings account compared to the rest of the population (58% versus 47%).

RAMS top Savings tips:

1. Keep savings separate and make sure you are getting the most out of your savings by putting them in a High Interest Savings Account. Having an extra – and growing – amount in a HISA greatly reduces the temptation to impulse buy.

2. Check the interest rate on your High Interest Savings account and make sure it is giving you a good interest rate to make sure you are saving your money more wis women's jackets ely, more efficiently and drive your dollar further so you get the most back in return.

3. Earn to save, not earn to spend. Your money is better off being put to work in order to make more money and increase your net worth.

4. Create a budget (and stick to it). It's important to remember these three tips when sitting down to make a budget: use after tax income figures not your gross salary, do not include irregular income that may not be reliable and when calculating expenses, use consistent expense periods such as weekly, fortnightly or monthly. That's where a tool like a savings calculator or budget planner can be invaluable. It enables you to keep track of your income and outgoings and so helps your savings build.

Popular brand RAMbassador, Raymond A Ram is encouraging his fans to share simple ways to save money on his Facebook page in the latest RAMS Greaaat RAMMYBANK Giveaway.

The RAMS Savings Satisfaction Survey, May 2012, was conducted by CoreData and surveyed 1,087 Australians about their saving habits and preferences.

Payable if during a month, a customer deposits a minimum of $200, makes no withdrawals, keeps the account open for the whole month and does not have more than $500,000 in the account.

This information does not take individual circumstances into account. Read the RAMS Deposit Accounts terms and conditions before making a decision.