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Monday, June 17, 2013

Society of Plastic Surgical Skin Care Specialists Annual Meeting

New York, New York (PRWEB) April 10, 2013

The Society of Plastic Surgical Skin Care Specialists (SPSSCS) will celebrate its 19th Annual Meeting in New York City with an exciting program that encompasses all aspects of skin care management featuring presentations by plastic surgeons, industry experts and skin care experts. Meeting courses will cover everything from permanent makeup to laser safety, and everything in between.

The meeting offers educational seminars and sessions for nurses, aestheticians and other trained skin care specialists working in the offices of plastic surgeons certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Also featured are exhibits from companies manufacturing the latest products for medically-supervised skin care.

This years skin care meeting is jam-packed full of science driven courses and panels, says SPSSCS President-Elect and Program Chair, Abbey Helton. As Skin Care Specialists we partner with patients to assist them toward their aesthetic goals by collaboratively developing a treatment plan that takes into account their financial resources and lifestyle. Our meeting content offers skin care specialists the tools and knowledge they need to incorporate positive change to their practices and to help make them thriving and profitable no matter their location, size and support.

Two highlights from Skin Care 2013 include:

For the first time ever, the Skin Care Meeting will include multiple live chemical peel demonstrations. During a breakout session, four skincare companies will review application techniques, strategies for getting the best results and allow the skin care specialists the ability to experience these peels firsthand.

Another highlight of this years meeting will be a comprehensive course taught by some of the countrys leading plastic surgeons on non-invasive skincare options. New technology and data will be presented as well including presentations on biostimulatory fillers, micro-needling and platelet rich plasma, and laser resurfacing.

According to statistics from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, in 2012 almost 8.5 million nonsurgical cosmetic procedures were performed by the board certified doctors in the United States who are most likely to perform cosmetic procedures. Additionally, almost 24% of the doctors surveyed said that someone other than a physician performs injections in their practice. Almost 11 million nonsurgical procedures were performed by BOTH physicians and their physician assistants and nurse injectors.

WHAT: Glowing Skin on Broadway Skin Care 2013

Annual Meeting: Society of Plastic Surgical Skin Care Specialists

(Note: SPSSCS meeting is in conjunction with the Annual Meeting of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), Javits Convention Center, April 11-16)

WHERE: Marriott Marquis Hotel New York, NY

WHEN: April 10-13, 2013

PRESENTERS are available for interviews.

CONTACT THE ASAPS COMMUNICATIONS STAFF.

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About SPSSCS

The Society of Plastic Surgical Skin Care Specialists is a voluntary, non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of education, enhancement of clinical skills, and the delivery of safe, quality skin care provided to patients from the offices of plastic surgeons certified by or eligible to sit for examination by the American Board of Plastic Surgery or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Become a fan of SPSSCS on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SPSSCS

About ASAPS

The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), is recognized as the worlds leading organization devoted entirely to aesthetic plastic surgery and cosmetic medicine of the face and body. ASAPS is comprised of over 2,600 Plastic Surgeons; active members are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (USA) or by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and have extensive training in the complete spectrum of surgical and non-surgical aesthetic procedures. International active members are certified by equivalent boards of their respective countries. All members worldwide adhere to a strict Code of Ethics and must meet stringent membership requirements.

Website: surgery.org

Follow ASAPS on Twitter: twitter.com/ASAPS

Become a fan of ASAPS on Facebook: facebook.com/AestheticSociety

Become a member of Project Beauty: projectbeauty.com

Locate a plastic surgeon in your area: surgery.org/consumers/find-a-plastic-surgeon

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Utah Assistant Attorney General, Documentary Star Among Patient Advocate Fellows at DIA 2013 49th Annual Meeting

Horsham, Pa. (PRWEB) June 06, 2013

Utah Assistant Attorney General and spinal muscular atrophy survivor Steve Mikita and five other inspiring patient advocates will share stories of their tireless efforts to insert the patient voice at each step of the drug development process at the DIA 2013 49th Annual Meeting in Boston this month. The news media are invited to listen to the compelling stories of these patients and patient advocates on June 24 at 10:15 a.m. at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center.

In addition to Mikita, who has lived decades beyond his life expectancy of age 2, the panel of patient advocates includes Karen Ball, whose work has led to the discovery of the genetic mutation of her daughters disease, Sturge-Weber syndrome, and Donna Appell, whose race on behalf of her daughter to find a treatment for Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome has been chronicled in the documentary Rare. All of the panelists were selected for the DIA Patient Advocate Fellowship Program for their determined efforts to accelerate drug development and access.

The work of patient advocates is vital in discovering and developing therapies, and their stories reflect their utmost determination and resilienceeven when faced with roadblocks when trying to develop the right drug, said Susan Cantrell, director of DIA North America. DIA brings these incredible individuals to our meeting to stimulate collaboration, promote dialogue and share best practices with the premier professionals that can benefit from their work and help advance their goals.

Steve Mikita

Paralyzed since before he even reached age 2 from a rare neuromuscular disease that had not a single treatment available, Steve Mikita knew he would never be able to run and jump like the other boys. Yet he knew what his father told him: He could exercise his mind. Throughout his life, this disease has never stopped the assistant attorney general, Duke University graduate and author from working on behalf of every person struggling with a rare disease.

Mikita is a patient representative for the federal Clinical Trials Transformation Initiative, a public-private partnership that brings together thought leaders and decision-makers who are dedicated to increasing the quality and efficiency of clinical trials. He promotes including patient insight throughout all phases of drug development and approval.

Mikita said his quality of life and the quality of life of others with rare diseases is being diminished because the pharmaceutical industry is looking for low-hanging fruit. He added, My disease is up in the top branches. I am up here saying, Hey, talk to me up here.

Donna and Ashley Appell

Donna Appells daughter, Ashley, was diagnosed with Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome (HPS) as an infant. The life expectancy for people with the extremely rare genetic disease is around age 30, and Ashley is now 26 years old.

Donna Appell, a resident of Oyster Bay, N.Y., has traveled so many times to Puerto Rico to identify and recruit patients with HPS for a clinical trial that shes acquired a nickname, Big Applebecause of her strong New York accent and larger-than-life personality. Her recruitment efforts eventually led to a clinical trial by the National Institutes of Health on the effect of pirfenidone on pulmonary fibrosis, an often fatal symptom of HPS. The study showed the drug to be ineffective, but Appell is not giving up.

I will not stay still, she said.

Appells race to find a treatment for her daughter is chronicled in the documentary Rare, which will be screened at DIAs annual meeting.

Karen Ball

When Karen Ball, of Mount Freedom, N.J., got the call in May 2013 with the results from a clinical researcher studying Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS), her life, her daughters lifelike the lives of thousands of SWS patients and familieswas changed forever.

Her daughter, Kaelin, was diagnosed with SWS at birth. To raise awareness of SWS and associated port-wine birthmark conditions, Ball started the Sturge-Weber Foundation in 1987. The foundation work led to her support for the development of a clinical trial on SWS with the Kennedy Krieger Institute; she supplied the study with patient data and tissue samples.

Twenty-six years after Kaelin was diagnosed, Balls years of tireless work came to fruition: The clinical trial detected the genetic mutation that can result in SWS. Researchers have heralded Ball for her contributions, saying their work resulted in part from her efforts. This July, the foundation will meet with researchers to discuss next steps in developing a therapy for SWS.

Debra Madden

Debra Madden, of Newtown, Conn., was diagnosed with stage 3 Hodgkins lymphoma in 1987, at age 22. She remembers, as a terrified young patient, looking up information on her diagnosis and finding it described as a uniformly fatal diseaseshocking and dated words that inspired her to begin her career as a medical writer, focusing on making complex scientific information more accessible and understandable for patients and their families.

Twenty years later, Madden had more devastating news. She was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer, likely a result of her radiation therapy for Hodgkins decades earlier. But this time, there was Anns Place, a source of support and resources for people living with cancer that got her through surgery and well on the way to recovery. Following her chemotherapy, Madden immediately began serving as a peer mentor for newly diagnosed cancer patients.

Her experience fighting and surviving both cancers is the foundation of her daily work on behalf of other patients as a medical writer leading grant review panels for national research efforts. As a grant reviewer, Madden has tirelessly worked her way up, serving as a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) patient representative, a key member of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institutes new Advisory Panel on Assessment of Diagnosis, Prevention, and Treatment Options, a reviewer for the U.S. Department of Defense Breast Cancer Research Program and a patient representative for several ongoing initiatives with the Clinical Trials Transformation Initiative. With clinical trial development and the grant review process, Madden is a recognized force as the voice of patients nationwide.

Maddens work has placed patients at the table where research and policy decisions intersect.

My transition as an advocate continues to evolve, and there remains so much more to be done, she said. And our workas research advocates, scientists, investigators, and clinicianswont be done unless or until we find the answers.

Teresa Barnes

Pulmonary fibrosis has devastated Teresa Barnes family. Within 10 years, the disease killed her father, her three uncles and her auntall of whom went from good health to death in just a few years or even weeks. Barnes, a former broadcast journalist from Memphis, Tenn., knows she and her toddler daughter, Eme, could be nextand is in a race against time to find a cure. With a family history of pulmonary fibrosis on both sides, Eme has a 68 percent chance of developing the disease.

Barnes dove into accelerating research for pulmonary fibrosisan area she knows all too well. With an extreme genetic risk to develop the disease, Barnes family has been part of genetic research for 12 years. She co-founded the Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis, and, along with Appell, recruited patients for the first clinical trial testing a therapy for the disease. The drug was proven ineffective, but it did slow the diseases progression for a minority of the patients. Barnes testified before an FDA panel to support approval of the drug as the only hope pulmonary fibrosis patients and their families had for a treatment.

Saturday, June 15, 2013

Strax Rejuvenation Announces the Winner of its First Annual Strax Gives Back Campaign

Lauderhill, FL (PRWEB) January 12, 2013

Strax Rejuvenation, a South Florida cosmetic surgery and weight loss center, has announced the winner of its first annual Strax Gives Back campaign. The charitable program, which began on November 15, 2012 and ended on January 1, 2013, was a widely successful. Tammy, who resides in Texas, was selected as the winning entry.

The idea of Strax Gives Back involved charitable organizations asking their followers to compose essays that explained how and why surgery would help the individuals. People also submitted their own stories about the positive impact the free surgical procedure would have on their lives. Applicants were encouraged to describe what they would do for their local community to give back if they were selected to receive one of the procedures.

According to information on its website, Strax Rejuvenation is now the busiest elective surgery center in the United States. Over the past five years, the staff has performed over 40,000 procedures on its patients. The surgery and weight loss center has achieved this impressive status by offering its patients the highest quality surgical results, all at affordable prices. The facility has earned a well-deserved reputation for employing some of the best cosmetic surgeons in Florida. The group has an outstanding and proven track record for safety; for example, all surgeons must be credentialed by independent risk managers.

The surgical staff at Strax is comprised of 12 board certified surgeons, all highly credentialed and each with unique skills that lend themselves to specializing in particular cosmetic procedures, the article on the Strax Rejuvenation website noted, adding that by enabling the patients to have the ability to choose from a variety of highly skilled surgeons based upon their expertise and experience, the natural result is enhanced outcomes.

The surgeons, in turn, have the benefit of concentrating strictly on the medical aspects of their professions and not to be distracted by ancillary aspects of running a business.

Strax Rejuvenation also features the latest in state-of-the-art lasers and sterilization equipment, which lead to outstanding results that are extremely safe.

About Strax Rejuvenation:

Founded in 2004, Strax Rejuvenation is widely recognized as one of the nations leading plastic surgery and wellness centers. Surgeons at Strax Rejuvenation have successfully performed over 40,000 procedures since 2004. To ensure patient safety and care, all surgeons that are permitted to perform surgeries on Straxs patients must be board certified and credentialed by independent risk managers. All surgeons prior medical performance histories are closely scrutinized before they are permitted to perform surgery on Straxs patients. Supported by numerous doctors, anesthesiologists, registered nurses and physician's assistants, patients are assured to receive the very best possible experience in a warm, friendly and nurturing environment. Strax Rejuvenation offers Lap Band

Annual Beauty Review: Looking Back at 2012s Top 12 Articles on Beauty, Fashion and Skincare - Presented by Skincare-News.com

Sacramento, CA (PRWEB) January 22, 2013

Part of welcoming a new year is reviewing the lessons learned from the last one. The latest article by Skincare-News.com Annual Beauty Review: Top 12 Articles of 2012 presents the cream of the crop from 2012, highlighting the years most useful articles to help get 2013 off to a beautiful start. From fashion and beauty advice to skincare how-tos for any age and season, this handy guide is a go-to beauty resource for the new year and beyond.

For mature women, a foolproof skin care routine is essential, but choosing the right anti-aging formulas can be tricky. Fortunately, this handbook offers an in-depth look at anti-aging options for all ages and skin types. Whats the secret to maintaining a timelessly youthful look without a lot of time and effort? How can women identify menopause symptoms and choose the best treatments to address hormonal skin and beauty changes? To find out, visit Skincare-News.com or click skincare-news.com/a-10246-Annual_Beauty_Review_Top_12_Articles_of_2012

Whether skin is dry, oily or somewhere in between, sensitivity can be an underlying issue. What are some common signs of sensitive skin, and whats the best way to soothe sensitive skin conditions like rosacea, acne and eczema? How can people develop effective skincare routines that are gentle enough for sensitive skin, using products that treat skin concerns without irritation? To find out, visit Skincare-News.com or click skincare-news.com/a-10246-Annual_Beauty_Review_Top_12_Articles_of_2012

The scalp is often overlooked in the quest for gorgeous skin and hair, but healthy hair begins with a healthy scalp. What are the best ways to diagnose and treat scalp irritation, including dandruff, scalp acne and more serious conditions such as psoriasis and folliculitis? Whats the essential first step to choosing the right treatment for pervasive scalp concerns, and what do people need to know about each condition and its cause in order to keep hair healthy? To find out, visit Skincare-News.com or click skincare-news.com/a-10246-Annual_Beauty_Review_Top_12_Articles_of_2012

Find answers to many more questions about maintaining beautiful, healthy skin and hair in the year to come at Skincare-News.com or skincare-news.com/a-10246-Annual_Beauty_Review_Top_12_Articles_of_2012

Legacy Healthcare to Present Poster with Data on their Chemotherapy Induced Alopecia Development at the Next American Association on Cancer Research Annual Meeting

Lausanne (PRWEB) January 28, 2013

Legacy Healthcare, a company developing innovative products for hair and scalp disorders with a special focus on supportive oncology treatments, today announced that it has been invited to present data on their new hair research in a poster at the next annual meeting of the American Association on Cancer Research.

"Hair loss is a common side effect of chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments. Studies suggest that hair loss is the most traumatic side effect of cancer treatment. Every year, six million persons suffer from chemotherapy and radiotherapy induced alopecia (CRIA), and there is no therapeutic solution available to date. We are proud to work towards a safe and hopefully effective solution, said Saad Harti, President of Legacy Healthcare.

About Excessive Hair Loss and CG210

In 2012, Legacy launched CG210, a product addressing male and female excessive hair loss. Safety and efficacy of CG210 has been demonstrated in nine studies. Studies suggest that CG210 acts on both, prolonging the duration of hair in its growing phase, and stimulating regrowth of resting hair bulbs, which is also one of the therapeutic strategies in addressing chemotherapy and radiotherapy induced alopecia (CRIA). CG210 is a safe GMP-grade botanical blend for topical use on the scalp.

http://www.cg210.com

About Legacy Healthcare

Founded in 2005, Legacy Healthcare is an oncology supportive care and dermatology company. It develops and markets innovative products for hair & scalp disorders, with a special focus on supportive oncology treatments, in particular chemotherapy-induced alopecia. Legacy Healthcare aims to become the first company to market a topical product for chemotherapy and for the prevention and recovery of radiotherapy-induced alopecia. In 2012, the company has finalized the development of CG210, a patented product for male androgenetic alopecia and female pattern hair loss. At present, the company is engaged in global partnering and out-licensing activities, and launching through its own capabilities in selected markets.

CONTACT

Legacy Healthcare

Saad Harti - President

Tel.: +41 79 294 34 72

s(dot)harti(at)legacyhealthcare(dot)ch

http://www.legacyhealthcare.ch

Alliance for Women in Media Foundation Announces Sexy Hair as Hair Care Sponsor for 38th Annual Gracie Awards

McLean, VA (PRWEB) January 29, 2013

Alliance for Women in Media Foundation is pleased to announce Sexy Hair as the official hair care sponsor of the 38th Annual Gracie Awards. The 38th Annual Gracie Awards Gala will take place on May 21, 2013, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA. The AWMF and Sexy Hair Caring is Sexy award will be introduced at the gala.

The Gracie Awards (also known as the Gracies) recognize exemplary programming created for women, by women and about women in all facets of media, including radio, television, cable and new media. The awards program also encourages the realistic and multi-faceted portrayal of women in entertainment, news, features and other programs.

Alliance for Women in Media Foundation is thrilled to welcome Sexy Hair back to the Gracies as our hair care sponsor, said AWMF President Erin M. Fuller. The red carpet glamour of Sexy Hairs products will be proudly displayed on the Gracies own red carpet as we welcome the stars to our awards gala.

The inaugural AWMF and Sexy Hair Caring is Sexy award will be presented at this years Gracies gala. Reflecting AWMF and Sexy Hairs commitment to giving back to the community, the Caring is Sexy award will recognize an individual who practices exceptional acts of kindness.

What unites Alliance for Women in Media (AWM), the Gracies and Sexy Hair is the common desire to recognize the strength, determination and achievement of women. Its not a womans outward appearance that makes her beautiful. Its the inner confidence, the passion and the relentless drive toward success that defines who she is and where she is going.and THAT is SEXY! Sexy Hair is proud to join AWM and The Gracies with the Caring is Sexy award in honoring these exceptional women in the media as they continue to inspire and empower women everywhere, said Jennifer Parks, Senior Vice President of Sales for Sexy Hair.

Sexy Hair, made famous by its big red can products, is one of the fastest growing companies in the beauty industry. Sexy Hair has earned a reputation for consistently creating innovative brands that do what they promise, and for that reason its products are favorites of Hollywoods leading entertainment-industry stylists.

The Gracies are presented by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Alliance for Women in Media that supports educational programs, charitable activities, public service campaigns and scholarships to benefit the public, the electronic media and allied fields. The Gracie Awards, established in 1975, honors programming and individuals of the highest caliber in all facets of radio, television, cable and web-based media, including news, drama, comedy, commercials, public service, documentary and sports.

For more information about the 2013 Gracies, please visit http://www.thegracies.org. For the most up-to-date, insider information, follow the Gracie Awards on Twitter @thegracies.

CREDENTIALED PRESS: For press information in regard to covering the red carpet and the event, please contact ESP Public Relations at 310-827-9727.

About the Alliance for Women in Media (AWM): The Alliance for Women in Media advances the influence and impact of women in all forms of media. AWM is a diverse community whether type of media, job or global location that facilitates industry-wide collaboration, education, and innovation. Established in 1961 as American Women in Radio & Television (AWRT), AWM is the longest-established professional association dedicated to advancing women in media and entertainment. AWM harnesses the promise, passion and power of women in all forms of media to empower career development, engage in thought leadership, and drive positive change for our industry and societal progress.

About the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation: The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (formerly known as The Foundation of American Women in Radio & Television) supports and promotes educational programs, charitable activities, public service campaigns and scholarships to benefit the public, the electronic media and allied fields. The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation has created partnerships and joint-initiatives with the National Middle School Association, the Emma Bowen Foundation, the American Red Cross and other organizations that are philosophically aligned with the mission of the Foundation. The Foundation also supports Empowering America

Short Documentaries Share Messages of Hope: Okuyamba, Mondays at Racine, RARE to Screen at 29th Annual Long Island Film Festival

Long Island, NY (PRWEB) February 08, 2013

Three award-winning documentary films will screen in a single block on Sunday, February 24, 2013 at the 29th Annual Long Island Film Festival, being held at The Hyatt in Hauppauge, New York.

Okuyamba, the Lugandan word meaning to help, focuses on the common mission shared by a small band of palliative care nurses working tirelessly to ease the pain and suffering of AIDS and cancer patients, dying deep in the rural villages of Uganda. Filmmakers Mike Wargo and Ted Mandell take viewers deep into the forests of Uganda and offer a glimpse of the astounding challenges facing its terminally ill people. Sharing the stories of the 90 percent of the population who receive no assistance with pain or comfort during their final days, the filmmakers also capture the difference palliative care makes in the lives of those receiving it.

Released in 2012, Okuyamba has won numerous awards, including the National Hospice Foundations Inaugural Morfogen Art of Caring Award as well as awards from the Indie Fest, Best Shorts, Accolade Competition and Prestige Awards.

Every third Monday of the month, two bold, brassy sisters open the doors of their Long Island hair salon to women diagnosed with cancer. Oscar

BEE BALD

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) February 15, 2013

BeeBald.com has been named as one of five finalists in the running for The Blades title of Best New Website of 2012, for its professional appearance and ability to guide the customer easily through the entire shopping experience. The site not only reflects the Bee Bald

More than $100,000 in Scholarships and Prizes Available for Students Through Marinello Schools of Beauty's 5th Annual Raw Talent Scholarship

Whittier, Calif. (PRWEB) March 04, 2013

Marinello Schools of Beauty a leading national brand of beauty schools in Cosmetology, Esthetics and Nail Technology education launches its 5th Annual Raw Talent Scholarship competition, providing outstanding high school seniors with remarkable talent the opportunity for an education at Marinello and the ability to pursue a dream career in the exciting and lucrative beauty industry. Marinello will award a total of 23 scholarships throughout 62 campuses. Applicants in each region will have the chance to win a $ 10,000 scholarship, $ 5,000 scholarship or three one-day professional beauty workshops valued at more than $ 1,000.

We are proud to recognize and reward talented high school seniors with an education and career in beauty through our Raw Talent Scholarship competition, said President of Marinello Schools of Beauty Dr. Nagui Elyas. To date, we have presented more than 25 students, with natural talent and true passion for the beauty industry, with scholarships and prizes totaling more than $ 150,000 and we are thrilled to do it again for the fifth year.

To enter the 5th Annual Raw Talent Scholarship competition, candidates are required to submit an essay about how they plan to make a difference in the beauty and wellness industry. The essay will be graded by Marinellos High School Scholarship Committee who will evaluate the essays based on content, creativity, spelling, syntax and grammar. Essay may be submitted via regular mail or via the Marinello website. Applications and instructions are available online at http://www.marinello.com/scholarship.

The second part of the application process includes a hands-on competition, where candidates will perform hair and makeup looks on their own models at their local Marinello campus. Candidates interested in the Cosmetology program will perform formal updo hairstyles appropriate for weddings, proms, or special events, and candidates interested in the Esthetics (Skin Care) program will perform their best makeup look. The Marinello school director will take before and after photographs of all participants work and submit to the Scholarship Committee. The deadline for essay and photographs submissions is April 22, 2013 midnight Pacific Standard Time.

Scholarship winners will be announced 30 days after the competition deadline. Scholarship recipients must start at Marinello by September 2013 or they will lose eligibility for the award. The scholarship may not be transferred to any other college, university, vocational training program, or to cash. The scholarship will be awarded upon successful completion of the Marinello program that the student attends. Management reserves the right to award the scholarship in its entirety upon enrollment. The scholarship becomes null and void if the student drops or does not maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), attendance, or any other criteria that all students are responsible for meeting.

For more information about Marinello Schools of Beauty and the Raw Talent Scholarship, contact a local campus or call 800-648-3413. Contact Marinello through its Facebook page at facebook.com/marinelloschoolsofbeauty.

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Marinello Schools of Beauty

Marinello Schools of Beauty has been defining beauty education since 1905 and is one of the premier beauty schools nationwide. Offering a variety of cosmetology and esthetics programs, Marinello has created a proprietary educational system called the Marinello Method based on more than 100 years of experience, which combines theory and hands-on instruction. Marinello has 62 conveniently located campuses in California, Connecticut, Kansas, Massachusetts, Nevada, Oregon and Utah and also offers affordable spa and salon services performed by student stylists under the supervision of instructors. http://www.marinello.com.

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Industry Experts to Discuss Alma Lasers Innovations at 33rd Annual ASLMS Conference

(PRWEB) April 02, 2013

Industry Experts to Discuss Alma Lasers Innovations at 33rd Annual ASLMS Conference

Presentations and forums to showcase advanced RF and laser technologies for face and body sculpting

Buffalo Grove, IL. (April 2, 2013) Alma Lasers, a provider of laser, light-based, radiofrequency (RF) and ultrasound technologies for aesthetic and medical procedures will highlight its aesthetic technology breakthroughs at the 33rd Annual Conference of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) in Boston, Massachusetts, April 3 to 5, 2013. Industry experts from around the world will present on practical and clinical applications, reliability and efficacy, and will discuss Alma Lasers new technology that is changing the way the industry thinks about aesthetic medicine.

Conference attendees will learn about Alma Lasers' pioneering advanced RF and laser technologies and treatments through informative presentations focusing on the companys ClearLiftTM non-ablative

Q-switched technology for aged skin, its vShape radiofrequency device which utilizes breakthrough microplasma technology developed to provide fractionated skin resurfacing with less risk and downtime, SopranoXli, offering virtually painless laser hair removal and Legato, an advanced system for the treatment of scars and striae which combines microplasma iPixel technology with IMPACT ultrasound in an improved method of trans-epidermal delivery called iTED. The second-generation Legato includes a new technology that provides enhanced control of the treatment by allowing practitioners to dictate the level of ablation, thermal damage and patient discomfort.

Alma Lasers Legato presentation:

Carib Sales, Inc. Hosts Their Annual Trade Show

Opa-Locka, FL (PRWEB) April 09, 2013

Starting in February, Carib Sales began emptying and cleaning their warehouse in preparation for their annual trade show on the 27th. A three-day event, Carib Sales invited vendors and merchandisers to the warehouse to get acquainted with their sales representatives and to introduce them to the new and exciting ethnic health and beauty products they provide. They also featured their new system for taking and executing orders.

Representatives from Unilever, J. Strickland, Soft Sheen-Carson, Universal Products, Bic Corporation, Johnson & Johnson, LOreal Techniques as well as Concept II, E.T. Browne (Palmers Products), and many others held booths at the Carib Sales Event on February 27, featuring new product lines to sample.

Larry OMalley from J. Strickland, the makers of Blue Magic, Nadinola, Five Star, and Doo Gro said, The Carib show is one we look forward to all year long. It has tremendous opportunities for all of our brands, especially the Blue Magic Brand and now with the addition of Doo Gro we look forward to even greater shows in the future.

Originally, when customers wanted to place an order at the trade show, they would have to flip through a book that resembled a price list with no images, write down their order, and turn in the book when leaving. The post-processing of orders from the event took at least two weeks for Carib Sales to manage, with orders and POs finalized afterward.

However, at their 2013 trade show, Carib Sales introduced a new system of taking and fulfilling orders. A multiplatform website featuring shopping cart technology, all of the information for the almost 6,000 in-stock items was available to customers along with images and special deals that were valid the day of the show.

The turnaround time for processing orders was significantly reduced, taking only three days, which made it possible to finalize orders the very next day for individual customers. The turnaround for POs improved to less than a week, making it possible for vendors to start receiving their orders faster than ever before.

Alex Ceratto, the Marketing Director at Carib Sales said, The ease of use of the new electronic ordering system introduced at this years trade show, the friendly interface and ability to find any item quickly, and the addition of product pictures right on the screen made this system the best way to place and process orders. It also significantly reduces our turnaround time on processing and fulfilling orders. I believe that in time this will be the adopted standard in the industry.

Tara Coleman, the IBC Channel Manager for Unilever said, This years Carib show was great! The implementation of electronic order taking was an excellent idea; not only to streamline the ordering process, but to also advise customers and manufacturers up front of order quantities and values. No more waiting to identify show sales! She also asked Carib Sales to keep up the good work!

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Carib Sales, Inc. is a service oriented wholesaler of ethnic hair and skin products, as well as general market items for personal care and household needs. For more information about their trade show events, email Cindy Milian to cindym(at)caribsalesllc(dot)com; for products or sales information contact Patrick Clark at patrick(at)caribsalesllc(dot)com. For any marketing related inquiries contact Alex Cerrato by calling (305) 953-6313 or emailing alex(at)caribsalesllc(dot)com.

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Melissa Etheridge to Perform at 38th Annual Gracie Awards

McLean, VA (PRWEB) April 11, 2013

Alliance for Women in Media Foundation is pleased to announce that singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge will perform at the 38th Annual Gracie Awards Gala on May 21, 2013, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA. Etheridge will also accept her Gracie Award for Outstanding Talk Show - Entertainment/Information for The Melissa Etheridge Radio Show.

I have won Grammys and an Oscar, but there is something especially meaningful about being recognized with a Gracie, said Etheridge. I love radio, and its important to me to bring the voices of women to our audiences, as they share their respective truths about life, love and familyand as I share the same with them. Its also a great pleasure to provide a forum where we can connect with each other about the music that moves us. Im honored that people are responding to the show across the country and I thank the AWM Foundation for this award.

The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation is thrilled to welcome Melissa Etheridge to the Gracies, said Kay Olin, AWMF Chair. Our organization has a strong presence in radio, so its particularly exciting to see how Melissa has used her show as a new way to connect with her enormous and dedicated fanbase. We look forward to honoring Melissa and enjoying her performance at the Gracies Award Gala.

The Melissa Etheridge Radio Show is a nationally syndicated five-hour daily program that features Melissa Etheridge, the talented and beloved two-time Grammy-winning rock star and Oscar winner, as she connects with audiences across the U.S. about life, family, and music. Listeners engage with Melissa on-air and online in show segments including Ask M.E. Anything and The Music That Moves You. Melissas radio listeners also hear fun, behind-the-scene stories and firsthand accounts from Melissa about people she knows that listeners care aboutincluding Bruce Springsteen, Steve Jobs, Bono, Steve Wonder, Bill Clinton, and countless others. The show is produced and syndicated by Benztown Radio Networks.

The event is made possible through the generous support of the following sponsors: Automotive Sponsor: Ford Motor Company and Hair Care Sponsor: Sexy Hair. Table Sponsors: Arbitron, Charlie and Moll Anderson Family Foundation, CNN, JSW Productions, Katz Media Group, Inc., National Association of Broadcasters/NABEF, National Cable & Telecommunications Association, NBC News, ReelzChannel and Style Network; Sponsored tables are available by contacting Gracies Headquarters at 703-506-3290.

For more information about the 2013 Gracies, please visit http://www.thegracies.org. For the most up-to-date, insider information, follow the Gracie Awards on Twitter @thegracies.

CREDENTIALED PRESS: For press information in regard to covering the red carpet and the event, please contact ESP Public Relations at 310-827-9727.

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The 38th Annual Gracie Awards to be Available Nationally on Ovation VOD

McLean, VA (PRWEB) May 17, 2013

Alliance for Women in Media Foundation is pleased to announce Ovation as the official media partner of the 38th Annual Gracie Awards, taking place on May 21, 2013, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. The Gracie Awards (also known as the Gracies) recognize exemplary programming created for women, by women, and about women in all facets of media, including radio, television, cable and new media. The awards program also encourages the realistic and multi-faceted portrayal of women in entertainment, news, features and other programs. Ovation will make the Gracie Awards Gala available to its 22 million VOD subscribers and online at http://www.OvationTV.com in July.

Alliance for Women in Media Foundation is excited to continue our partnership with Ovation for a second year and the opportunity for a national audience to watch the Gracie Awards, said AWMF President Erin M. Fuller. Ovations commitment to showcasing all forms of artistic expression aligns perfectly the Gracies celebration of the best media by, for and about women.

Ovations focus, across our platforms, is the celebration of art everywhere, said Robert Weiss, Chief Creative Officer, Ovation. The Gracie Awards are in sync with this focus, as they also celebrate the artistic excellence of women in all forms of media. We are pleased to support the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation and to be able to provide a platform through which viewers can appreciate the many accomplishments of the Gracie Awards honorees.

Hosted by One Upon a Times Lana Parrilla, confirmed presenters and acceptors attending the Gracies include: ABC How to Live with your Parents Sarah Chalke; Oscar and Grammy Award-Winner Melissa Etheridge who will also perform; Tony Award-Winner from ABC Familys Bunheads Sutton Foster; ABC Family Pretty Little Liars Lucy Hale and Ian Harding; TNT Rizzoli & Isles Angie Harmon; Legendary Entertainment Journalist Mary Hart; NPR Correspondent Ina Jaffe; Director and Producer Rory Kennedy; NBC The Offices Angela Kinsey; Food Networks Sandra Lee; Extras Maria Menounos; NBC Parks and Recreations Amy Poehler; ABC News Reporter Martha Raddatz; Style Networks Giuliana and Bill Rancic; Access Hollywood and BET Networks Shaun Robinson; ESPNs Hannah Storm; TNT Dallas Brenda Strong; Oscar-Nominee from ReelzChannel Bomb Girls Meg Tilly; NBC News Anchor Brian Williams; Bloombergs Jane Williams; ABC Greys Anatomys Chandra Wilsonand many more.

The event is made possible through the generous support of the following sponsors: Automotive Sponsor: Ford Motor Company; Hair Care Sponsor: Sexy Hair; Media Sponsor: Ovation; Publication Sponsors: Broadcasting & Cable and Radio Ink; Table Sponsors: A+E Networks/Lifetime, Al Jazeera Media Network, Arbitron Inc., Charlie and Moll Anderson Family Foundation, CNN, Crown Media Family Networks, Disney|ABC Television Group & ESPN, JSW Productions, Katz Media Group, National Association of Broadcasters, National Cable & Telecommunications Association, NBC News, OWN/Harpo, REELZCHANNEL, Style Network and Universal Television.

For more information about the 2013 Gracies, please visit http://www.thegracies.org. For the most up-to-date, insider information, follow the Gracie Awards on Twitter @thegracies.

CREDENTIALED PRESS: For press information in regard to covering the red carpet and the event, please contact ESP Public Relations at 310-827-9727.

About Ovation: Ovation is Americas only Arts Network, whose mission is to connect the world to all forms of art and artistic expression. Ovation programming is one-of-a-kind mix of original and selectively curated series, films, documentaries and specials. The network reaches a national audience of nearly 50 million homes and is available on national cable systems, as well as nationally on DIRECTV, Dish, Verizon FiOS and AT&T U-Verse. Ovation is also available on VOD (in both standard and high definition). Ovation's diversified viewer experiences extend across its linear network, the popular ovationtv.com, and active social presence on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and more. See the Ovation Facebook page for the latest information and conversations happening across the Ovation brand and the arts: http://www.facebook.com/OvationTV.

A Star-Studded Celebration of Women at the 38th Annual Gracie Awards

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) May 22, 2013

Last night, Hollywoods stars shone a little brighter as the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) descended upon the historic Beverly Hilton Hotel, for the 38th Annual Gracie Awards. 2013 National Gracie Award winners were honored in a star-studded gala hosted by Once Upon a Times Lana Parrilla. The Gracie Awards (also known as the Gracies) recognize exemplary programming created for women, by women, and about women in all facets of media, including radio, television, cable, and new media. The awards program also encourages the realistic and multifaceted portrayal of women in entertainment, news, features, and other programs.

The black-tie Gala attracted the best and brightest in the industry including: ABC How to Live with your Parents Sarah Chalke; Tony Award-Winner from ABC Familys Bunheads Sutton Foster; TNT Rizzoli & Isles Angie Harmon; ABC Family Pretty Little Liars Lucy Hale and Ian Harding; NPR Correspondent Ina Jaffe; Director and Producer Rory Kennedy; NBC The Offices Angela Kinsey; NBC Parks and Recreations Amy Poehler; ABC News Reporter Martha Raddatz; Style Networks Giuliana and Bill Rancic; Access Hollywood and BET Networks Shaun Robinson; ESPNs Hannah Storm; TNT Dallas Brenda Strong; Oscar-Nominee from ReelzChannel Bomb Girls Meg Tilly; NBC Go Ons Julie White, Sarah Baker, and Suzy Nakamura; Bloomberg Anchor Jane Williams; ABC Greys Anatomys Chandra Wilson and many more.

The audience was dazzled by a powerful musical performance by Oscar and Grammy winning singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge. Etheridge also took the stage to accept her Gracie Award for Outstanding Talk Show - Entertainment/Information for The Melissa Etheridge Radio Show.

The Gracies Gala is a wonderful celebration of the inspiring contributions women make to the media industry, said AWMF Chair Kay Olin. The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation is thrilled to welcome and honor so many extraordinary women at our signature event.

AWMF has partnered with Ovation to bring the Gracies to a national audience. Ovation will make the Gracie Awards Gala available to its 22 million subscribers though Ovation Video on Demand. Ovation will also make the Gracies available online.

The Gracies are presented by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Alliance for Women in Media that supports educational programs, charitable activities, public service campaigns, and scholarships to benefit the public, the electronic media, and allied fields. The Gracie Awards, established in 1975, honors programming and individuals of the highest caliber in all facets of radio, television, cable, and web-based media, including news, drama, comedy, commercials, public service, documentary, and sports.

The event is made possible through the generous support of the following sponsors: Automotive Sponsor: Ford Motor Company; Hair Care Sponsor: Sexy Hair; Media Sponsor: Ovation; Publication Sponsors: Broadcasting & Cable and Radio Ink; Table Sponsors: A+E Networks/Lifetime, Al Jazeera Media Network, Arbitron, Charlie and Moll Anderson Family Foundation, CNN, Crown Media Family Networks, Disney|ABC Television Group & ESPN, JSW Productions, Katz Media Group, National Association of Broadcasters, National Cable & Telecommunications Association, NBC News, OWN/Harpo, REELZCHANNEL, Style Network and Universal Television. Sponsored tables are available by contacting Gracies Headquarters at 703-506-3290.

For more information about the 2013 Gracies, please visit http://www.thegracies.org. For the most up-to-date, insider information, follow the Gracie Awards on Twitter @thegracies.

The Third Annual Naturally Isis Hair Parade and Festival 2013

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) June 01, 2013

The Natural Hair Parade Festival is the brain child of natural hair pioneer, Isis Brantley. For over 30 years, Isis has continued to be an advocate for economic empowerment and pride in the African American community.

Erykah Badu, a long time friend of Isis, is a sponsor and supporter of the Natural Hair Parade and Festival. This year Erykah has accepted the title of Grand Marshall and will also be the Presenter of the "Swag Award."

This free event will take place on September 7, 2013 in Dallas. It will follow the same route as the Martin Luther King Jr. parade, starting at Lamar and M.L.K Blvd and ending at the Pan African Connection, located at 828 Fourth St. (across from Fair Park Music Hall).

Isis has chosen to have this event around Labor Day to honor the work of re-establishing the beauty standards of African hair in America. The Isis Project is calling for sponsors, schools, churches, community organizations, non-profit organizations, bands, clubs, parents, and children of all ages to join us as we celebrate and share knowledge.

In addition, we are calling the men of the community to step up and contribute to the The Natural Hair Parade and Festival 2013. In order to make the parade a success this year, 200 men need to contribute a small donation of $ 100. The Isis Project is also looking for men to be actively involved by networking with the community to spread the word about the parade. To make a donation, please log on to http://www.paypal.com and send donations to naturallyisis@yahoo.com be sure to include "Natural Hair Parade Donation" in the message line. The donations will go towards Floats, Banners, Bounce Houses and other necessary items. Women are welcome to donate as well.

The Isis Project is presenting the Natural Hair Parade and Festival to raise awareness of multiple non-profit organizations such as "We are Strong Girls" Alopecia Foundation, Amore Transition Group, Autism For You and The Afiya Center. The mission of T.I.P is to help in assisting communities in various capacity such as counseling, mentoring, vocational training, homelessness, bullying, teenage pregnancy, prevention of sexually transmitted diseases and countless other ills that plague the urban areas of our cities.

About Isis Brantley

Master natural hair stylist and the founder of The Institute of Ancestral Braiding, Isis Brantley has created the first and only natural hair care school in the State of Texas. She has been a vibrant spokesperson for African ancestral culture for over thirty years. Instrumental in changing anti- braiding laws, Isis is now a State licensed educator. To learn more about Isis, visit http://www.naturallyisis.com, like Isis Brantley on Facebook and follow her on Twitter @Naturallyisis.

About Erykah Badu

Erykah Badu, best known for her eccentric style and cerebral music, is a Grammy-award winning American soul singer and songwriter. Regarded as the Queen of Neo Soul, Badu's sound - a concoction of soul, hip-hop and jazz - cannot be contained to a single genre. Self-described as "mother first," Badu is a touring artist, dj, teacher, doula, community activist, holistic healer, vegan, recycler and conscious spirit.

We will also be honored to have in our presence this year Rapper, Record Producer and Entrepreneur Lupe Fiasco.

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KidzVuz Joins the Tony Awards

New York, NY (PRWEB) June 05, 2013

The Tony Awards will be partnering with KidzVuz, a video sharing site for kids ages 7-12 years-old, and the only online destination exclusively dedicated to letting kids share their views about the things they love, as part of Totally Tonys, a family friendly interactive part of the TonyAwards.com site.

KidzVuz.com is hosting an online contest for young theatre fans between the ages of 7 and 17 who can enter to win a number of prizes exclusively from TonyAwards.com. Young Broadway fans are coming out in droves to share their videos telling us about their favorite musical, or to sing a few bars of their favorite Broadway show tune. The top winners will be chosen at random.

KidzVuz reporters will also be interviewing the stars behind the scenes at a Tony Awards rehearsal, and joining the media on the Red Carpet at the Awards themselves, giving the media coverage for the event a unique, kid-focused perspective.

Were thrilled to be working with The Tony Awards. said Nancy Friedman, co-founder of KidzVuz.com. Our KidzVuz kids are naturals on camera, and the videos of them singing their Broadway favorites arent just fantastic, theyre a testament to the enduring power of live theatre.

KidzVuz participation is part of The Tony Awards brand new, interactive online programming, called Totally Tonys, on TonyAwards.com. Totally Tonys features exclusive content, programming and opportunities which will be fun and educational for the whole family. http://bit.ly/TotallyTonys.

We love that with KidzVuz and Totally Tonys, we are able to introduce young fans to the magic of live theatre and get them involved in that magic, said Heather Hitchens, Executive Director of the American Theatre Wing.

Working with KidzVuz fits right into our Totally Tonys plan: giving us the ability to interact with our young fans, by letting them create their own engaging and fun content, said Charlotte St Martin, Executive Director of the Broadway League

The 2013 Tony Awards will broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City, on CBS, on Sunday, June 9th 8:00 11:00 p.m. (ET/PT time delay) and are presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing.

For more information on the 2013 Tony Awards, please visit http://www.TonyAwards.com and Facebook.com/TheTonyAwards, follow @TheTonyAwards and use #tonyawards on Twitter and Instagram.

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About KidzVuz

KidzVuz is videos by kids for kids. The first and only COPPA-compliant platform exclusively for user-generated kid video reviews, KidzVuz lets kids 7-13 have their say in a safe, monitored space. Launched in 2011, our award winning website and iOs empower tweens to create and share videos about the things they love, including books, movies, theater, fashion, travel, tech, toys and more. KidzVuz reporters cover movie premieres, Broadway openings, and more, lending a unique kid perspective to the media landscape.

KidzVuz has been featured in the Wall Street Journal as a top site for tweens, Teachers First as an educational resource, and was named a best new site of 2011 by Cool Mom Picks. The KidzVuz app was named by EW.com as one of the Top Ten Apps for Kids of 2012. For more information, visit: http://www.kidzvuz.com.

About the Tony Awards

The American Theatre Wings Tony Awards are presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing. At The Broadway League, Nick Scandalios is Chairman and Charlotte St. Martin is Executive Director. At the American Theatre Wing, William Ivey Long is Chairman and Heather Hitchens is Executive Director. Ricky Kirshner and Glenn Weiss of White Cherry Entertainment are the Executive Producers of the 2013 Tony Awards. Mr. Weiss will also serve as Director of the 2013 Tony Awards.

IBM, the official information technology partner of the Tony Awards, develops, designs, and hosts the official Tony Awards website, http://www.TonyAwards.com across digital platforms. Audemars Piguet is the presenting sponsor of the Tony Awards Red Carpet and Green Room. United Airlines is the official airline of the Tony Awards. The New York Times is the official and exclusive print media partner of the Tony Awards. Nexxus Salon Hair Care is the official beauty partner of the Tony Awards. Royal Caribbean International is the official cruise line of the Tony Awards. Paramount Hotel is the official hotel partner of the Tonys. PEOPLE is the official magazine partner of The Tony Awards.

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