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The New England Winds of the Air Force Band of Liberty Concert in Rindge, New Hampshire
Jerylene Andrews in McGrath, Alaska
Free Dog Spay/Neuter! in Lancaster, California
Celebrate Deliverance! in Mountain View, Arkansas
Spagetti Dinner in Pinckney, Michigan
Child Identification Program - Free in Pinckney, Michigan
3rd Annual All Pet FURstival in Indiana, Pennsylvania
Free Dog Spay/Neuter! in Palmdale, California
John B. Andrews Jr. in McGrath, Alaska
Jacen Puerta in McGrath, Alaska
Ask Oncor with the Dublin Chamber of Commerce and the Dublin Economic Development Council in Dublin, Texas
Summer Martial Arts Camp in Alexandria, Louisiana
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Madison Realty Capital Completes Over $25.6 Million of Financing and Note Purchase Transactions in New York
NEW YORK, May 14, 2012 -- Madison Realty Capital (MRC), an institutionally backed commercial real estate
investment fund and asset manager specializing in flexible debt and equity financing solutions for middle-
market transactions throughout the United States, announced the completion of five separate financing and
note purchase transactions totaling $25.6 million. The transactions involved properties located in Brooklyn,
Queens, and Manhattan.
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Rethink Autism Wins Prestigious 2012 CODiE™ Award for Best Instructional Solution for
Special Needs Students for Second Year in a Row
NEW YORK, May 11, 2012 -- Rethink Autism, the first and only autism curriculum aligned with the Common
Core State Standards, is an honored recipient of the 2012 SIIA
CODiE(TM) Award for Best Instructional Solution for Special Needs Students, the second consecutive year
it has won this award. The Software and Information Industry Association's
(SIIA) CODiE™ Awards recognize excellence in digital content and educational technology.
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Business Mentor Heidi Sloss Shows How to Finally Earn What You Deserve in New Seminar
NEW YORK, May 9, 2012 -- Over 50% of small businesses fail in the first 5 years according to the Small
Business Administration. Is your business struggling to survive today's economy?
Heidi Sloss, Author, Speaker and Business Mentor, will show you how to thrive in any economy in her
full-day workshop, Marketing Momentum 101, June 8, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
In New York City. For further information, please call Shannon Dunn at 469-471-1544. To register, visit
http://marketingmomentum101june.eventbrite.com.
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Assemblyman Benjie Wimberly Joins Rick Ross to Bridge the Rap Gap Between Politics and Education
Politicians, Promoters, MMG Will Produce Concert in Atlantic City
NEW YORK, May 8, 2012 -- Team Hope founder and NJ State Assemblyman Benjie Wimberly has joined with
Lenny "The Barber" Hansen, Carefree Nation and MMG Boss Rick Ross to produce a concert taking place on
May 11, at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J. This monumental event will also serve as a campaign rally
designed to bring more political and educational awareness into the hip hop community.
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SUNY Plattsburgh Wins Best of Category Award at SUNYCUAD Awards for Excellence
WHAT: SUNY Plattsburgh has been awarded Best of Category at the Awards for Excellence by SUNYCUAD.
The award comes after the school's work with Manhattan-based ad agency Conversation.
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Krupp Kommunications, Inc. (K2) Signs 'The Jacksons'
Supporting first concert tour since 1984's "Victory Tour"
NEW YORK, May 1, 2012 -- Krupp Kommunications, Inc. (K2), a full-service public relations, marketing and
branding agency, will be managing all media relations in support of The Jacksons' highly anticipated summer
concert tour, dubbed "Unity Tour 2012." Performing in 27 cities beginning June 18 in Louisville's Palace Theatre,
this is the first-time Jackie, Jermaine, Marlon and Tito Jackson will have toured together since 1984's
groundbreaking "Victory Tour," and since the death of their brother Michael, almost three years ago.
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Pembrook Completes Four Separate Real Estate Loan Transactions for a Combined $39.15 Million
Transactions Include Note Financing, Bridge and Mezzanine Loans for Real Estate Projects in New Jersey,
Brooklyn, Chicago and Los Angeles
NEW YORK, May 2, 2012 -- Pembrook Capital Management LLC (Pembrook), a commercial real estate
investment manager that provides financing throughout the capital structure including first mortgages,
mezzanine, bridge loans, note financings, as well as preferred equity across the United States, announced
the closing of four loan transactions funding separate real estate projects in various in-fill markets across
the country.
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Lenny "The Barber" Hansen Partners with Rick Ross and WhosThisBitch.com
Hip Hop Concert Promoters Urge Fans to Pursue Higher Education
NEW YORK, May 3, 2012 -- Hip Hop is one big paradox filled with mysterious artists, boundless creativity,
youthful exuberance, decadent lifestyles, chauvinistic ideals, uneducated thugs and impoverished
subcultures. The ability to combine formal education with street smarts helped Lenny "The Barber"
Hansen become an influential industry tastemaker and one of the biggest independent concert
promoters in America.
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StudentLinkUp and Conversation Team Up to Create Educational Recruitment Tool
New website promises to introduce a completely new experience for the high school
and college application and admission process
NEW YORK, May 3, 2012 -- Conversation is happy to announce its integral role in the development, launch
and promotion of StudentLinkUp, a social platform designed to help students, their support network and
educators more easily navigate the educational research, recruiting, and application process.
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dressbarn and Conversation Unveil New Web and Mobile Site for Mother's Day
"Share Your (MOM)ent" allows consumers to share their favorite memory that honors moms and motherhood
NEW YORK, May 4, 2012 -- dressbarn - a national women's apparel retailer - has launched "Share your
(MOM)ent," a social and interactive campaign for Mother's Day. The campaign's integrated web and
mobile site was designed and developed by Manhattan-based agency Conversation.
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Conversation to Be Featured on AMC's 'The Pitch'
Agency to make its national television debut on Monday, May 14, 2012 at 10pm ET/PT
NEW YORK, April 30, 2012 -- Conversation, a leading advertising agency that prides itself on combining a
traditional approach with modern tactics, is proud to announce that it will be featured in an episode of
AMC's newest unscripted series "The Pitch" on Monday, May 14th at 10pm ET/PT.
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Start Spreading the News: EBG to Launch NewYork.com
NEW YORK, April 30, 2012 -- EBG (Entertainment Benefits Group), one of the largest privately held travel
and entertainment providers in the United States, announced today that it has joined forces with the
original owners of NewYork.com to give the most visited city in the world a new home and a new vision. NewYork.com will be transformed later this
summer to serve as the central resource for researching
information, planning activities and visiting New York.
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Renowned Classical Guitarist Meets Today's Political Crisis Head-On With 'THE OBAMATRON'
Andrew Geddis, now an emerging author, issues wake-up call to the sleeping American electorate
NEW YORK, April 30, 2012 -- Very infrequently does a work of literature so appropriately confront the issues
of its day in such dramatic fashion as the timely and relevant piece by Andrew Geddis titled "THE OBAMATRON"
(http://sites.showitfast.com/48315/80812/the_obamatron.pdf).
Written as a provocative blend of political sci-fi and horror, it shows, with sometimes beautiful, sometimes
fearful language, the dire consequences of an electorate putting all their eggs in one basket, so to speak. It
brings to mind the language of Upton Sinclair's "The Jungle," disturbing and unpleasant, unafraid to put on
display every wart and blemish it finds in its world.
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Krupp Kommunications, Inc. (K2) Announces Parenting Division
Beth Feldman, Former CBS VP Communications and Preeminent Parenting Blogger, Leads Group
NEW YORK, April 30, 2012 -- Krupp Kommunications, Inc. (K2), a full-service public relations, marketing and
branding agency, announces the launch of a new division dedicated to companies and products targeting
parents and families. Led by prominent parenting expert and blogger Beth Feldman, former Vice President
of Communications at CBS and the founder of RoleMommy.com (http://www.rolemommy.com/), one of the
largest online communities for parents, the team also includes Account Manager Lauren Aboulessan, a public
relations professional with 10 years experience specifically in the parenting space.
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Trepp April CMBS Delinquency Rate Reaches Second Highest Level Ever: Delinquencies Rise for Second
Straight Month
NEW YORK, May 1, 2012 -- Trepp, LLC, the leading provider of information, analytics and technology to the
CMBS, commercial real estate and banking markets, released its April 2012 U.S. CMBS Delinquency Report
today (available at http://www.trepp.com/knowledge/research).
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MEGU New York Honored With the Prestigious International Six-Star Diamond Award
American Academy of Hospitality Sciences to Make Elite Presentation May 7
NEW YORK, April 26, 2012 -- On May 7, MEGU New York
(http://www.megurestaurants.com) will host an event to receive the very rare and coveted International
Six-Star Diamond Award in front of hundreds of elite guests and media. Bestowed by the American Academy
of Hospitality Sciences (AAHS), this honor marks the first time an award of such caliber has been presented
to a business dedicated to Japanese hospitality.
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Make My Cake Celebrity Baker Aliyyah Baylor Shares Her Baking Tips at the Country Living Fair in Austin
NEW YORK, April 27, 2012 -- Celebrity Baker Aliyyah Baylor will share some of her family's Southern
home-style cake cooking secrets at the Seventh Annual Austin Country Living Fair on Sunday,
April 29, 2012 at 1:00 P.M. at the Travis County Expo Center.
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Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc. (PRMI) President and CEO David Zitting Brings in Disney Institute to
Speak to Partners at 3rd Annual National Conference
NEW YORK, April 24, 2012 -- Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc. (PRMI), one of the premiere lenders in the
mortgage industry, recently held their 3rd Annual National Conference at the luxurious Walt Disney World
Swan and Dolphin resort in Orlando, Florida. President and CEO David Zitting invited the Disney Institute to
speak on Disney's Approach to Leadership Excellence, which took place on March 9th, and Disney's Approach
to Quality Service, which was held on March 10th.
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Actress Angela Lansbury, MLB's Tony La Russa and Architect Richard Meier Honored at
2012 Ellis Island Family Heritage Awards
NEW YORK, April 19, 2012 -- Today in the historic Great Hall on Ellis Island three esteemed individuals were
honored by The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, Inc. for the contributions they have made to this
"Nation of Immigrants."
Celebrating the 120th year of Ellis Island, the 11th Annual Ellis Island Family Heritage Awards were hosted
by NBC's Meredith Vieira in an 11:00 a.m. ceremony. This year's event featured an opening tribute to R.M.S.
Titanic, marking the centennial of the maritime tragedy.
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The Nation's Top Growing Preschool Academy, The Learning Experience(R), Opens in Manhattan
The Learning Experience® Responds to National Market Demand for Pre-K Preparedness
NEW YORK, April 18, 2012 -- The Learning Experience(R) (TLE(R)), the nation's top growing early learning
academy for children 6 weeks to 5 years old, announced today it has opened its first Manhattan location.
The newest TLE(R) Children's Academy, the 150th location nationwide, is located at 20 West Street,
New York City, NY.
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Is Plastic Surgery Appropriate for Children?
While no one would give a teenager a facelift, certain plastic surgery procedures can offer solutions
to real problems
NEW YORK, April 13, 2012 -- Last year, the media revealed the story of the mother who gave her 8-year-old
daughter BOTOX(R) injections before a junior beauty pageant. The news created a stir, upsetting many parents.
This socially unacceptable and marginally legal act remains outside society's norm, but there are times when
plastic surgery procedures can help a child.
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Andrew Geddis, Renowned Classical Guitarist and Director of Musica Elysii, Inc., Announces the Publication
of His First Short Story, 'THE OBAMATRON'
NEW YORK, April 17, 2012 -- On Monday, April 16th, Andrew Geddis, renowned classical guitarist, published
his first short story, "THE OBAMBATRON,"
(http://sites.showitfast.com/48315/80812/the_obamatron.pdf)
on his main platform http://www.andrewparadisemusic.com. The piece encompasses the genres of political commentary, tragi/comedy, horror and sci-fi
and makes a direct reference to and critique of the events and
issues of today.
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Get a Free Website for Your Property for Listing With Rentini
NEW YORK, April 13, 2012 -- Vacation rental site Rentini.com has revealed their most popular feature yet, the
ability for users to create a free website for their property. The company, which launched earlier this year,
believes this feature sets them apart from other competitors on the market.
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Plastic Surgery for The Biggest Loser Contestants?
Do you think reaching your ideal weight while winning a tub of money would finally solve your body
issues? Think again.
NEW YORK, April 16, 2012 -- Winners of the maximum-weight-loss reality TV show The Biggest Loser confront
a final challenge that is not televised: excess skin. Whenever a person loses over 100 pounds, whether for
money or personal satisfaction, the skin can't adjust quickly, if at all. It has been stretched beyond repair.
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The Villa-Lobos Music Society Announces 'The Green Mansions Earth Day Celebration' - A Special Event in
Its Year-Long Commemoration of the 125th Birthday Anniversary of Brazilian Composer Heitor Villa-Lobos
NEW YORK, April 16, 2012 -- The Villa-Lobos Music Society has announced that it will present a special event
on April 23, 2012 entitled "The Green Mansions Earth Day Celebration" at The Americas Society, 680 Park
Avenue, New York City, from 6:30-9:00PM. Admission is $10. Reservations can be made at http://as.americas-society.org/calevent.php?id=1340.
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Andrew Geddis, Renowned Classical Guitarist, Steps Out as Entrepreneur With His Young Company,
Musica Elysii, Inc.
NEW YORK, April 9, 2012 -- Andrew Geddis founded Musica Elysii, Inc. in January of 2010 as the corporate
entity that would support and be the vehicle through which he would share his music with the general
public. In the earliest days it was through volunteering at various nursing homes and retirement communities
in the NYC area that Mr. Geddis first began to reacquaint himself with those who appreciate classical guitar
music, and not long after he would be hired as a volunteer member of the staff at St. Luke's Hospital
(http://www.stlukeshospitalnyc.org/index.aspx) on Amsterdam Avenue playing for the patients on Clark 9,
the unit that serves elderly psychiatric patients.
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NYC Printing Powerhouse Print Early to Sponsor 7th Annual New York XPO for Business, May 2-3, 2012
NEW YORK, April 10, 2012 -- When an estimated 10,000 small and mid-sized businesses converge on the
Jacob Javits Center in New York City on May 2 and 3, 2012, they will see a brand-new sponsor this year:
Print Early LLC (http://www.printearly.com), the fastest-growing printing company in the Big Apple.
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Charities' Tax Returns Expose Social Security Numbers to Public, According to Study by Identity Finder
Identity Finder Searches Nearly 3 Million Public Non-Profit Tax Returns, Finds Almost 1/2 Million SSNs
NEW YORK, April 9, 2012 -- Identity Finder, LLC
(http://www.identityfinder.com) today released the most comprehensive analysis of sensitive
information contained within public IRS Form 990 tax returns ever performed. Using the Identity
Finder DLP 6.0 software, security researches searched 2,892,475 IRS Form 990s from tax years 2001
through 2006 for personally identifiable information such as social security numbers (SSNs).
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Steiner Studios Taps Conversation to Develop New Website
New site will incorporate information about new facilities at the studios and links to social media pages
NEW YORK, April 4, 2012 -- Steiner Studios (http://www.steinerstudios.com) - the state-of-the-art film
and television production facility that unveiled five new soundstages in the Brooklyn Navy Yard on
Monday, March 26 - has tapped Manhattan-based Conversation, LLC to assist in designing and developing
a new website.
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The American Fertility Association Releases Infertility Awareness Stamp
Love Letter Campaign supports message of National Infertility Awareness Week® (NIAW)
NEW YORK, March 27, 2012 -- The American Fertility Association (The AFA) announced today the release
of a postage stamp highlighting infertility awareness. The stamp is the cornerstone of The AFA's Love Letter
Campaign, a new, patient-driven movement designed by The American Fertility Association in support of this
year's NIAW theme - "Don't Ignore Infertility." By utilizing the stamp on letters of support and encouragement
that participants mail to each other, a nationwide, highly visible network will be created, helping to further
publicize the message of infertility awareness.
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Trepp Reports Sharp Increase in CMBS Delinquency Rate
Jump Comes One Month After Delinquencies Matched Lowest Total in a Year
NEW YORK, April 3, 2012 -- Trepp, LLC, the leading provider of information, analytics and technology to
the CMBS, commercial real estate and banking markets, released its March 2012 U.S. CMBS Delinquency
Report today (available at http://www.trepp.com/knowledge/research).
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World's Greatest MC, Kid Capri, Partners With Madonna
NEW YORK, April 3, 2012 -- An MC is traditionally defined as Master of Ceremonies. In the case of hip-hop
legend Kid Capri, MC means to Move the Crowd. Madonna, the ageless pop culture icon who released her
12th studio album last week, knows a thing or two about moving crowds. Her new project MDNA is her 12th
#1 album in the UK, surpassing Elvis Presley's record of 11 #1 albums.
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Right Fit Reading Issues Unauthorized Biography of NY Knicks Point Guard Jeremy Lin; First-to-Print Book
Offers Inspiring Look at Incredible Life of Basketball's Newest Star
NEW YORK, March 21, 2012 -- New York publishing company Right Fit Reading today released the
first-to-print unauthorized biography of NY Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin.
"From the End of the Bench to Stardom" traces the life of the basketball star, from childhood into
his college years at Harvard University, and beyond. Through exclusive interviews and the colorful
recollections of Harvard insiders, including his college basketball coach, author Bill Davis introduces
the real Jeremy Lin as told by those who know him best. The book is available online and hits retail
shelves March 31st.
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Madison Realty Capital Provides $14.5 Million Bridge Loan for 52-Unit, 90,000-Square-Foot Condominium
Project in Queens
Recapitalization of Kew Gardens Property Helps Borrower Avoid Foreclosure and Complete Development
NEW YORK, March 19, 2012 -- Madison Realty Capital (MRC), an institutionally backed commercial
real estate investment firm and asset manager specializing in flexible debt and equity financing
solutions for middle-market transactions throughout the United States, announced the closing
of a $14.5 million bridge loan for a 90,000-square-foot condominium project in Kew Gardens, NY
(Queens). The project includes 52 residential units, an 8,224-square-foot community facility, and
a 52-spot parking garage. The financing provided by MRC allowed the borrower to recapitalize
their project and provided the necessary completion financing. Joshua Zegen, Co-Founder and
Managing Member of MRC, made the announcement.
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World's Largest Embolization Meeting, GEST 2012 U.S., Features Latest Therapies
Experts Discuss Endovascular Treatment for Enlarged Prostate, Other Conditions
NEW YORK, March 13, 2012 -- Embolization for benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) - the latest endovascular
therapy to challenge standard-of-care surgery - will be among the many cutting edge topics highlighted at
the upcoming Global Embolization Symposium and Technologies 2012 U.S. (GEST) meeting. Top experts in
the field will discuss techniques and findings regarding using embolization to treat BPH, a condition that
affects about half of men 60 and older.
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Women Travel From All Over the World for Custom Wigs
Design By Flora to Open a Second Retail Location on March 15th on Manhattan's Upper East Side
NEW YORK, March 15, 2012 -- Women are wigging out, both of out of necessity and for fashion's sake, and
Flora Shepelsky is there to meet the demand and provide a human touch. Already an established and
respected figure in the custom-wig field, Flora is opening Design By Flora, a new boutique on Manhattan's
Upper East Side today, March 15th. Located at 243 East 78th St., Design By Flora offers top-quality, customized
wigs, falls and toppers for a wide spectrum of clientele.
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Rentini Announces Launch of a New Website
NEW YORK, March 13, 2012 -- Popular vacation rental sites are set to have some strong competition with
the launch of Rentini.com's new website.
Rentini (http://www.rentini.com) specializes in allowing the traveler to custom design their vacation
based on the activities they wish to pursue.
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Popular Travel Site Raises Concern About New Hawaiian Bill
NEW YORK, March 9, 2012 -- Many of you are familiar with vacation rental websites. A homeowner lists
their property on the site: guests browse the selection and rent the house of their choice. These sites
allow the homeowner to manage his or her property independently and hassle free. For homeowners
in the state of Hawaii, this is about to change.
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How You Can Use Your Own Blood to Get a Smoother Complexion
A new treatment uses your own blood platelets to give your face a more youthful appearance
NEW YORK, March 2, 2012 -- If you've avoided non-surgical cosmetic facial treatments because you're
reluctant to have artificial concoctions injected into your face, you might want to talk to your New York
plastic surgeon about Selphyl(R). A patented new technology that provides a natural defense against
the aging process, Selphyl uses the platelets from your own blood to rejuvenate your face.
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Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery Secrets
Cosmetic eyelid surgery can improve your appearance in more ways than you might expect,
and it isn't just for the over-40 crowd; learn what eyelid surgery can and can't do
NEW YORK, March 2, 2012 -- Don't let excess eyelid skin and fat steal attention away from your
sparkling eyes. In extreme cases, puffy or drooping eyelids can even partially obscure your vision.
Cosmetic eyelid surgery -- known as blepharoplasty -- can correct these issues and give your whole
face a refreshed appearance.
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Precision Health Media Raises $1 Million in Additional Funding as Condition Match™ Ad Targeting
Technology Gains Momentum
NEW YORK, March 1, 2012 -- With its Condition Match(TM) contextual advertising technology continuing
to grow rapidly, Precision Health Media, the leading source for diagnosed health audiences (50 million
unique visitors monthly, comScore), has raised an additional $1 million in venture capital and named
Matthew Fink from Johnson & Johnson as its first Vice President-Marketing.
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Pembrook Finances $8.37 Million Bridge Loan for San Jose Land Parcel Acquisition
Land Site to Be Used for Development of Class A Multifamily Apartment Complex
NEW YORK, March 1, 2012 -- Pembrook Capital Management LLC (Pembrook), a commercial real estate
investment manager that provides financing throughout the capital structure including first mortgages,
mezzanine, bridge loans, as well as preferred equity across the United States, announced the completion
of an $8.37 million first mortgage bridge loan to an affiliate of Republic Urban Properties LLC, facilitating
the acquisition of a 2.36 acre land parcel in San Jose, Santa Clara County, Calif. The loan was originated by
Chris Simon, located in Los Angeles, Calif. The sponsor was advised on the transaction by Curtis Palmer and
Ted Fentin from Multi-Housing Capital Advisors in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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PR Professionals Avoid Conflict in the Workplace, According to PR Executive Coach Alan Cohen
"Tough Talks for PR Pros" Book Shows How to Say What Needs to Be Said to Clients, Colleagues
and Employees
NEW YORK, March 1, 2012 -- "Public relations professionals are some of the most extroverted people in
the world.
Ironically, they are also some of the most non-confrontational people on earth," said PR Executive Coach
and PR Leadership Consultant Alan Cohen and author of the new book "Tough Talks for PR Pros: How Best
to Say What Needs to be Said to Clients, Colleagues and Employees" (ISBN: 1469953757, March 2012), which
is available on Amazon and at www.toughtalksbook.com
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BA Insight's 'Building Search-Driven Applications with FAST' Seminar Series to Visit Houston, TX
NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2012 -- BA Insight, a leading provider of integrated search technologies for
Microsoft SharePoint and FAST, today announced that its seminar series "Building Search-Driven
Applications with FAST" is coming to Houston, TX on March 27th, 2012. During this complimentary
half-day seminar, industry thought leaders from Microsoft, BA Insight, and Hitachi Consulting will
discuss the capabilities of FAST Search for SharePoint, and explore why a search-driven information
architecture is often the ideal option for integrating enterprise content and building business process
applications. Offering real-world success stories and live demonstrations, the seminar is meant to help
information managers, CIOs and enterprise technology leaders leverage search technologies to meet
their business objectives.
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Victims of Abnormal Bone Fractures Await Action as FDA Lingers on Edge of Tightening Fosamax
Regulations
NEW YORK, Feb. 23, 2012 -- Doctors and other healthcare professionals have grown increasingly concerned
about the regulation paradigm the Food & Drug Administration is taking with regard to Fosamax - a widely
used osteoporosis drug, as evidence of its link to abnormal bone fractures.
The FDA has so far resisted adding labeling requirements to Fosamax's packaging that would warn against
prolonged use.
Such labels are necessary in light of the dangers long-term use of the drug poses to patients with already
weak bones, according to leading medical experts.
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In Time for Academy Awards Telecast, Companion TV App Umami Debuts First Real-Time
Sharing of a TV Program's Images
"FreezeFrame" Tops List of New Umami Features Designed to Make Social TV Even
More Visual and Relevant to TV Viewers
NEW YORK, Feb. 24, 2012 -- Buoyed by the extraordinary social success of this year's Super Bowl and
Grammy Awards, New York-based startup Umami TV (http://www.umami.tv) today unveiled major
enhancements to its free companion TV app for the iPad that are designed to make the conversation
around TV more visual, fun and accessible for TV viewers.
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Consumer Advocates Call for Reopening of Yaz Blood Clot Risk Debate
NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2012 -- A watchdog group wants the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to reopen
its debate about Yaz blood clot risks and the coagulum dangers of similar birth-control pills, including
Yasmin.
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'The Illumination: A Novel of the Great War' (2012) Released Exclusively via Kindle / Amazon Prime
to Benefit MIPJ War and Veteran-Related Projects
NEW YORK, Feb. 21, 2012 -- The International Journal of Media and Information Policy (MIPJ)
(http://www.mipj.org) has announced that its Executive Editor, K.J. Wetherholt, will release
The Illumination: A Novel of the Great War
(2012) exclusively via Amazon Prime / Kindle until Memorial Day 2012 to benefit the MIPJ's war
and veteran-related projects. Release will take place on February 24, 2012.
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GradeBomb.com Beverage Products Reward College Students with Financial Support
GradeBomb.com announces today its official launch of the latest beverages to hit the successful
energy drink market, GradebombEnergy drink & Power-Shot. These drinks are the beginning of a
revolution of products whose purpose is to help ease the financial burden imposed on college
students. Most companies are often too concerned with making a profit off students without
analyzing their need. For this reason, GradeBomb.com chooses to venture philanthropically
and give back to U.S. students who are overwhelmed with their college expenses.
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New 451 Research Report Predicts Improved Liquidity for Enterprise Technology Companies, Citing
Two Dozen IPO Prospects for 2012
While financial markets are abuzz with talk of high profile IPOs for consumer companies like
Facebook, a number of enterprise technology companies are quietly but consistently moving
along the path to liquidity events of their own. The new Tech M&A Outlook report from 451
Research names 23 of the most likely IPO prospects from the enterprise tech landscape, along
with dozens of other companies that are likely M&A targets in 2012.
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Have to Have, Leading Online Lifestyle Registry, Launches Mobile Shopping App for iPhone
Have to Have, a fast-growing online lifestyle registry, has announced the launch of its mobile
shopping app for iPhone. Have to Have was created to revolutionize the way people shop
online and on-the-go by providing tools that make shopping more efficient, social, and mobile.
The highly anticipated app, available free in the iTunes Store, arrived with perfect timing as
New York's famed Fashion Week kicked off, providing fashionistas with a savvy new platform
to capture, organize and share their runway inspirations.
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Entertainment Industry Event Series Sparks a New Kind of Collaboration
Three years ago Situation Interactive, a digital marketing agency spotlighting see-it-to-believe-it
experiences, developed a unique series called Events @ Situation in an effort to drive
thought-provoking conversations centered on formulating change for the entertainment
industry.
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Official Marvel Colognes and Perfume to Launch at TIA Toy Fair in New York
JADS International, LLC introduces line of men's and women's fragrances inspired by this summer's blockbuster movie, Marvel's The
Avengers
Marvel's The Avengers may not hit theaters until May 4, but thanks to JADS International, LLC (JADS),
fans can get an exclusive "whiff" of the much anticipated film. JADS, a company producing fine
fragrances worldwide, is debuting their line of Marvel prestige colognes and perfumes at the Toy
Industry Association's (TIA) Toy Fair this weekend in New York City. The Avengers Cologne Set, Black
Widow Perfume, Infinity Formula for Men, and Mischief Cologne will be available to the public in
April in the U.S. and Canada.
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Weitz & Luxenberg Asbestos Cancer Lawyer - Himself Exposed to the Toxic Mineral - Hopes to Inspire
Mesothelioma Victims at Feb. 12 Research Fund-raising Event in Florida
A hip condition will prevent him from running in a Feb. 12 Florida race to raise funds for asbestos cancer
research, but that won't stop mesothelioma attorney Kevin Mulderig of the New York-based law firm
Weitz & Luxenberg, P.C., from walking to show solidarity with victims battling the rare yet aggressive
malignancy.
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97th Anniversary Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide to Be Held in Times Square,
Sunday, April 22, 2-4 pm
For the 27th year, thousands of Armenian Americans and their supporters will gather in Times Square
(Broadway between 43rd and 44th Streets) to commemorate the first genocide of the 20th Century:
the Armenian Genocide (1915-23). To be held on Sunday, April 22, 2012 from 2-4 PM, this historic event
will pay tribute to the 1.5 million Armenians who were annihilated by the Young Turk Government of
the Ottoman Empire. The Commemoration will also celebrate the survival and spirit of the Armenian
people, their rich heritage and global contributions. Major political figures will speak as well as civic,
humanitarian and educational leaders. This event is free and open to the public.
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Red Shirt Entertainment Presents Daisy at the Norwood Club
Take a look back at the courageous life of one of the most important figures in the civil rights
movement of America through this landmark play
Red Shirt Entertainment announces the first official reading of Daisy by award-winning playwright
and director Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj. The historical play, which features music, will highlight the
life of Daisy Bates, organizer of the Little Rock Nine. The reading will be held at the prestigious
Norwood Club, located at 241 West 14th Street, on Monday, February 13th, 2012.
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Pembrook Arranges Financing for a Kansas City Apartment Rehabilitation Project Through Acquisition
of $32 Million Tax-Exempt Bond
Pembrook Capital Management LLC (Pembrook), a commercial real estate investment manager that
provides financing throughout the capital structure including first mortgages, mezzanine, bridge loans,
as well as preferred equity across the United States, announced the completion of a $32 million tax-exempt
financing transaction that facilitates Antheus Capital's redevelopment of a 600-unit apartment portfolio in
Kansas City, MO.
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The Villa-Lobos Music Society Announces the Proclamation by Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg of 'Heitor Villa-Lobos Day'
in New York City in Celebration of the 125th Birthday Anniversary of Heitor Villa-Lobos
The Villa-Lobos Music Society has announced that Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg issued a proclamation
designating "Heitor Villa-Lobos Day" in New York City in commemoration of the year-long celebration
of the composer's 125th birthday anniversary in 2012. This proclamation was delivered at a special event
entitled "Villa-Lobos and Dance," presented by The Villa-Lobos Music Society at The Hotel Plaza Athenee,
New York City.
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Chaordix Partners with DAI to Implement USAID's Grand Challenges for Development
Chaordix(TM), the global standard in crowdsourced market intelligence, has been selected to provide
program expertise and collaboration technology to support community engagement in the Grand
Challenges for Development program offered by the US Agency for International Development (USAID).
Implemented with support from Development Alternatives Inc. (DAI), the program is part of an ongoing
effort by USAID and partners to catalyze a broad range of actors to make significant and measurable
progress against specific development challenges that people face around the world.
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451 Research Unveils Predictions for Enterprise IT in 2012
Comprehensive report highlights the most disruptive and significant trends expected to drive the enterprise
IT agenda this year
451 Research, a division of The 451 Group, today announced the publication of its 2012 Preview, an
all-encompassing report highlighting the most disruptive and significant trends that the analyst firm
expects to dominate and drive the enterprise IT industry agenda over the coming year.
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Gripping New Memoir Tells Behind-the-Scenes Story of the Rise of Tyler Perry
Touch 1 Media LLC releases a much-anticipated new memoir by Melvin Childs, former executive producer
for Tyler Perry, which details the incredible true story of the struggles, determination, friendship, and
innovation that rocketed Tyler Perry to Hollywood domination and forever altered the course of Childs's
life. Available in bookstores and via online retailers February 27, 2012, Never Would Have Made It: The Rise
of Tyler Perry, The Most Powerful Entertainer in Black America (And What It Really Took to Get Him There) is
a must-read not only for Perry fans but also for hopefuls seeking to break into the entertainment industry.
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Questions to Ask Your Doctor Before a Tummy Tuck
If you have stubborn fat and extra skin around your midsection that even dieting and exercise cannot
touch, a tummy tuck can often help. A surgical procedure, a tummy tuck (also known as an abdominoplasty)
removes excess fat and skin while tightening the muscles of your abdomen, giving your belly a smoother
appearance.
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Newcomer Adds Eastern Mediterranean Vibe to Downtown Manhattan Dining
The debut of Pera Soho (http://www.peranyc.com/soho/) has added a novel sensory seductive Eastern Mediterranean - with a Turkish bias - destination
and dimension to the vibrant dining landscape of one
of Manhattan's most stylish neighborhoods. The new 80-seat restaurant (another 90 slated for the
expansive 2000-square-foot garden come Spring), located at 54 Thompson Street, proffers a singular
menu that runs an intriguing gastronomic gamut from traditional Turkish meat preparations to
contemporary interpretations of classic Eastern Mediterranean recipes. The result of a culinary
collaboration between the owner, Istanbul native Burak Karacam and Pera's team of chefs, Ryan Skeen,
Kevin Cahill and Sezai Celikbas, the acclaimed Turkish chef who opened Pera Soho's popular midtown
Manhattan sibling Pera Mediterranean Brasserie five years ago.
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There's Big Opportunity for New Apparel Brands, Say Brand Experts
NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2012 -- The fashion industry may be filled with brands; however, there's still plenty
of opportunity for new entrants. While consumers trust and value "names they know," there's also a
desire for something new.
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Picasso Hair Feathers, International Web Distributor, Announces the Immediate Availability of Cruelty-Free
Feather Hair Extensions
NEW YORK, Jan. 4, 2012 -- Picasso Hair Feathers, a major Internet distributor of feather hair extensions, is today
announcing the availability of its cruelty-free feather hair extensions. According to the business owner, Kate
Manigold, traditional feather hair extensions are taken from roosters who have been killed for the express
purpose of "harvesting" these feathers. "Cruelty-free" feather hair extensions, on the other hand, are not taken
from the animal, eliminating any acts of violence or mistreatment to the animal.
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The Villa-Lobos Music Society Announces 'Villa-Lobos and Dance' - A Special Event in Its Year-Long Celebration
of the 125th Birthday Anniversary of Heitor Villa-Lobos
NEW YORK, Jan. 4, 2012 -- The Villa-Lobos Music Society has announced that on January 22, 2012, a special event
entitled "Villa-Lobos and Dance" will be presented by The Villa-Lobos Music Society at The Hotel Plaza Athenee,
New York City. This special event will feature an exclusive look at the connection between Villa-Lobos' music
and dance during his lifetime and beyond, and will include displays of memorabilia from, and films of, dance
works commissioned, choreographed and danced to his music by artists from diverse dance disciplines such as
Janet Collins, Carmen de Lavallade, Violette Verdy, Jose Limon, Natalya Stavro, Graciela Daniele, Mark Morris
Dance Group, among many others.
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JFK Parking Company Releases New Android App for the JFK Traveler
NEW YORK, Dec. 30, 2011 -- SmartPark JFK, a full service JFK Airport valet parking facility for the JFK
Traveler, has launched a New Android app. The app works on Android smartphones; users have convenient
access to the SmartPark JFK parking reservations system without the need of a computer.
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JFK Smart Parkers Earn Thousands of Points with SmartPark JFK's 'Confirm To Earn' Frequent Parker Program
NEW YORK, Dec. 29, 2011 -- SmartPark JFK Airport parking facility today announced that the 25,000 frequent
parker point will have been accumulated by its loyal customers before the New Year, leading to a total of
3,500+ Free Days given away since the program's launch a few months earlier on September 21, 2011.
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Prize-Winning Russian Writers to Visit US
NEW YORK, Dec. 22, 2011 -- Russia's newest literary voices will be traveling to the United States in February
for a series of engagements at the New York Public Library, Harvard University, Georgetown University and
Bard College. The group, which includes young finalists and winners of the Debut Prize and often other
awards, comprises some of the most innovative voices in Russian literature today. "These young voices are
critical and vital to confronting the religious, cultural and political cross currents of post-Soviet Russia," stated
Debut Prize program director Olga Slavnikova, herself a leading Russian novelist, winner of the Russian Booker
Prize and even, most recently, a Chinese award for Best Foreign Novel for her latest work, Light Head.
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Anti-Aging: NYC Plastic Surgeon Discovers Fountain of Youth with New BIOS System to Fight Aging
NEW YORK, Dec. 7, 2011 -- A New York City plastic surgeon is introducing the next-generation weapon
in the fight against aging: BIOS is the world's first patented and commercially viable topical probiotic
anti-aging weapon to come along in a generation.
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Two Undiscovered Christmas Songs Recorded in 1981 by the Late Famed Clarence Clemons Arrive
Just in Time for the 2011 Holiday Season
NEW YORK, Dec. 7, 2011 -- Two newly discovered Christmas songs recorded in 1981 by the late great saxophonist
Clarence Clemons have arrived just in time for the holidays. The special CD entitled There's Still Christmas
features Clarence singing tenderhearted lead vocals on the poignant title track "There's Still Christmas"
(co-written by Dennis Bourke and the late Stevie Betts), while the second track showcases the Big Man on
sax on the holiday classic "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts)." There's Still Christmas (Oceangate Records)
is currently available on iTunes, Amazon.com and all premium online download destinations as well as
through the websites https://bigmanchristmassong.com/ or http://www.backstreets.com.
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A2Z Computing Services, Inc. Announces The Acceptance Of Press Releases From New York City And Vicinity
Oakland, Maine - December 1, 2011 -- Matthew Hunt, President of A2Z Computing Services, Inc. the parent
company of Hometown USA announced Thursday that they will begin accepting press releases from
businesses, organizations and individuals for posting on HometownUSA.com. In an effort to populate
their redesigned News and Events section with quality information of interest to local residents and
visitors alike, the company will immediately start posting valid press releases for viewing by their visitors.
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