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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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

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). More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

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). More...

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. More...

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. More...

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). More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

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 More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

'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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...

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. More...


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