Katie Cleary and Joanna Krupa attend West Hollywood City Council Meeting in an effort to ban the sale of Fur in the City of West Hollywood, CA

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) May 18, 2012

The non-profit organization, Peace 4 Animals, founded by Actress/Model, devoted animal lover and activist, Katie Cleary, announces the launch of their new website, http://www.peace4animals.com. The website is part of the organization’s ongoing efforts to enhance the quality and availability of information to animal lovers, activists and supporters of the fur free movement worldwide and went live on May 14, 2012.

The website boasts a modern, colorful design and is divided into six main sections: Latest News, Rescue of the Week, Shop 4 Peace, Events 4 Peace, Media and About Us. The website’s user-friendly nature will provide users with efficient access to the organization’s resources. The launch of the new website, which offers quick and easy access to essential information on the protection of animals and endangered species worldwide, will also provide updates on the fur free movement and up-to-date information on the Peace 4 Animals mission.

The Rescue of the Week section will be of particular interest to animal lovers in Los Angeles. Every week, the website will feature a new animal that is in desperate need of rescue from a rescue shelter in Los Angeles. In this section, viewers will be able to find out about different pets that are in need adopting in the Los Angeles area and will also be able to learn about fostering rescued animals until a forever home can be located for the rescued pet. The website will also serve as a centralized database for all of the local Los Angeles animal shelters/pounds.

Stay tuned! This fall, the Peace 4 Animals website will also feature an online boutique called Shop 4 Peace where animal advocates will be able to purchase fashion forward apparel. All proceeds from the sales will go to protecting selected endangered species. “I’m so excited to finally be launching my own organization to help protect and preserve animals all around the world,” said Cleary, “This is my life long passion.”

Cleary has already attained mentionable success in the world of animal protection. Cleary helped to pass legislation to ban the sale of fur in West Hollywood, CA. Cleary pioneered the “Diamonds Not Fur” campaign that encouraged people to wear cruelty-free diamonds instead of fur of any kind. Cleary is a champion of the fur free movement and is working hard to see the sale of fur banned from high end boutiques, major designer fashion collections, and to end the promotion of fur being worn by celebrities in the public eye.

On April 2, 2012, Peace 4 Animals spokesperson Katie Cleary and Cleary’s supermodel friend Joanna Krupa along with help from the social activism site Care 2, presented a petition to the Kardahsian sisters, the reality TV-stars and owners of the Dash clothing line. The petition requested that the Kardashian sisters stop selling fur products in their retail stores and on-line. As a direct result of the petition, signed by more than 140,000 concerned people, the Kardashian sisters announced in April 2012 that they would stop the sale of fur at all Dash boutiques and in their clothing line.

About Peace 4 Animals

The vision of Peace 4 Animals is to have a world that lives in peace with all animals around the globe and to one day eliminate the endangered species list and restore the endangered population from only a few decades ago which have been depleted from corporate greed, deforestation, poachers, the fur trade and many other factors – all of which are human related. Peace 4 Animals’ goal is to increase awareness and educating the public to put an end to the mistreatment and abuse of animals all around the world. Peace 4 Animals helps to pass bills and raises money to nurture wild, domestic and endangered species from poachers, corporations, and the illegal Black Market Trade of animals

About Katie Cleary

Katie Cleary is a known animal rights activist, supermodel and actress. Katie is perhaps best known for her involvement in banning the sale of fur in West Hollywood and her appearances on NBC’s Deal or No Deal. She has also made numerous television and film appearances including NBC’s Chuck. Iron Man 2, CMT’s Working Class, America’s Next Top Model and more. Cleary has raised tens of thousands of dollars for organizations such as HSUS, Much Love Animal Rescue, SPCALA, Wildlife Way Station, and more.

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Edmonds, WA (PRWEB) May 17, 2012

Compelling and striking, The Vision shares the legendary tale that unlocks over a century-long mystery that had wrapped a young boy’s life. Written by Bill Neville, this captivating literary work takes readers to a suspense-thrilling adventure of a readers wouldn’t want to miss.

It was “seen” over 160 years ago. It was denied and scoffed at by experienced leaders and elders. It was a young boy’s tale; a fabrication to bolster his status within his tribe. Only his family believed. Over the years, through turmoil and cultural upheaval, the truth became known. It is a story of confirmation, standing up for one’s principles and beliefs. As the years passed, the implications become much broader than the original vision. “Who knows how history would have changed if the boy’s story was believed?”

The convictions and choices that Horse Killer, Eagle Who Broke His Wing, Buffalo Robe, Fire Lance, Maxwell Slade (Sun Caller), Randle and Chip, Paxton, Sally, Tully, Fredericks, and Captain Adkins, made at various times over a 160 year span are linked together to confirm the vision. A testament to the keen mind, honest heart and strength of spirit, commitment, values, convictions, and beliefs converge to exonerate one young boy’s tale.

Readers will marvel at the mesmerizing plot of this original and well-thought out tale. With a myriad of life lessons and exciting twists and turn, this exhilarating read will definitely work its way into the reader’s subconscious.

This book will be featured at the 2012 Book Expo America in New York City on June 5-8, 2012.

For more information on this book, interested parties may log on to http://www.Xlibris.com.

About the Author

Bill Neville has coached competitive volleyball for 45 years including men’s and women’s teams at the college and national team level. He coached the Canadian Men’s Olympic team and twice coached with the USA team winning the Olympic Gold Medal in 1984. During those years of travelling and competing, his other passions remained intact: Western Native American History, Unlimited Hydroplane Racing and writing. His experiences led to writing three volleyball technical books, many articles on boat racing, and the development of his first novel, The Vision. Currently, he is the USA Volleyball Commissioner of Coaching Education, and with his wife, Barbara, runs a volleyball training gym in Bellevue, Washington.

The Vision * by Bill Neville

Publication Date: January 12, 2012

Trade Paperback; $ 19.99; 323 pages; 978-1-4691-4678-2

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For more information on self-publishing or marketing with Xlibris, visit http://www.Xlibris.com. To receive a free publishing guide, please call (888) 795-4274.

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Nic Adler, Owner, The Roxy

os Angeles, California (PRWEB) April 22, 2012

L: A fashion mash-up of pumping music, technology, lifestyle, and social media will hit the runway on Saturday, April 28 in Los Angeles. Hollywood red-carpet designers, Eduardo Lucero and Jared Gold will appear at the Woodbury University 48th Annual Fashion Show along with Nic Adler, Owner of The Roxy and IMPACT Award recipient for his contributions to music, fashion, and culture.

Designer, Eduardo Lucero has dressed the glitterati and Jared Gold has placed his signature creations on music and celebrities as well. They will be on hand to present their first-year young talent who personify the new breed of designers bubbling out of Southern California. Partly due to L.A. now being the largest apparel industry market in the country, a fashion trend is being propelled by young, multi-ethnic, urban designers and entertainment events like the Coachella Festival near Palm Springs April 14 – 22. Then toss in music, art, and lifestyle emissary, Nic Adler, owner of The Roxy on the Sunset Strip and one has the perfect alchemy for a whole new breed of designer/artist/tech geek inspired culture.

“More fashion is produced in L.A. than anywhere in the U.S. and we have a greater variety of cultural influences from around the world including Latin America and Asia, but what we also have here is the “democratization” of fashion,” said red-carpet fashion designer, Jared Gold and mentor in Woodbury’s Fashion Department. “Today, young people embrace a fusion of technology, art, and style that they make, share on social media, and sell. Fashion creation is accessible to anyone. All you need is imagination.”

A new element more important than main stream trend spotting, social media now provides a window into lifestyles and subcultures. “There is so much data that you need to take a step back and listen,” says fashion forecaster and Assistant Professor, Wendy Bendoni, with the Woodbury University Fashion Marketing Department. Her detective work involves keeping an attentive eye on what is happening in art and music across Alternative, Electronica, R&B, Hip-Hop, Rap, Dance or World genres. “I search photos of girls at the weeklong Coachella Music Festival and other subculture events. I look at the self-portraits they post on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest and imagine the story they are telling about themselves. It’s about lifestyle, conversation, and monitoring. This is the information my clients want.

Nic Adler’s first-hand experience with young music fans who fill The Roxy confirms Woodbury’s research. “Their students reflect what I see all the time, people coming together from around the world and sharing their dreams through music, art, and fashion.” Woodbury junior fashion/social media student, Maria Cavallari is of the same cloth, as they say. “Whether fusion or mash-up, in fashion, you can do anything.”

Fashion followers will be able to see this new generation of socially connected, student designers at Woodbury University’s 48th Annual Fashion Show “Sampling: A Creative Mash-up of Music and Fashion” Millennium Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles, CA, Saturday, April 28, 2012 5:30pm. Details and Reservations available here.

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Rockville, Md (PRWEB) May 11, 2012

Several hospitals utilizing DrFirst’s RcopiaAC medication history and discharge electronic prescribing have been named among the top 100 hospitals in the country by Thomson Reuters in its 19th annual study of overall organizational performance. Since 1993 the Thomson Reuters (formerly Solucient, LLC) study evaluates performance in 10 categories including mortality, medical complications, patient safety, average patient stay, expenses, profitability, patient satisfaction, adherence to clinical standards of care, post-discharge mortality and readmission rates for acute myocardial infarction (heart attack), heart failure and pneumonia.

“We are proud that so many of our hospital clients have been recognized in the Thomson Reuters top 100 hospitals study,” said G. Cameron Deemer, president of DrFirst. “This list is comprised of hospitals that are operating efficiently and cost-effectively and seeing high levels of patient safety and satisfaction. We are confident that RcopiaAC is assisting many of the hospitals to achieve these goals.”

RcopiaAC simplifies the often complex medication reconciliation process by providing medication history and discharge e-prescribing. On average it takes 45 minutes to collect medication history from a patient. DrFirst reduces the time it takes to collect this data by providing the richest and most informative home medication list, obtained by querying more data sources than any other solution on the market. Providers can reduce adverse drug events by using the home medication list to verify medications for patients who are unconscious, cannot communicate or cannot remember their home medications.

RcopiaAC’s discharge e-prescribing also allows hospitals to provide a higher level of patient service and safety as well as save time and money. The system performs real-time formulary status checking, displays coverage limits and copays and suggests preferred drug alternatives.

Among the Thomson Reuters Top 100 Hospitals are these users of RcopiaAC:

Centinela Hospital Medical Center, Inglewood, Calif.

Desert Valley Hospital, Victorville, Calif.

Garden Grove Hospital Medical Center, Garden Grove, Calif.

Poudre Valley Hospital, Fort Collins, Colo.                                                                                                                

Major Hospital, Shelbyville, Ind.

Christus St. Michael Health System , Texarkana, Texas

Ponca City Medical Center, Ponca City, Okla.

Hill Country Memorial Hospital, Fredericksburg, Texas

McKay-Dee Hospital Center, Ogden, Utah

Augusta Health, Fishersville, Va.

Thomson Reuters researchers evaluated 2,866 short-term, acute-care, non-federal hospitals by using Medicare cost reports and core measures and patient satisfaction data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Compare website.

About DrFirst, Inc.

Founded in 2000, DrFirst is the nation’s leading e-prescribing and solutions platform provider to physician practices, major health plans, health systems, hospitals, and EHR vendors. Through its Open Borders Program, DrFirst solutions integrate with over 200 EHR, practice management and HIT systems. A Surescripts Gold Certified solution provider for five consecutive years with its award-winning Rcopia electronic prescription management system, DrFirst utilizes the Surescripts network for pharmacy connectivity, health plan information, and patient medication history. For more information, visit http://www.drfirst.com.

About Thomson Reuters

Thomson Reuters is the world’s leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals. Thomson Reuters combines industry expertise with innovative technology to deliver critical information to leading decision makers in the financial and risk, legal, tax and accounting, intellectual property and science and media markets, powered by the world’s most trusted news organization. With headquarters in New York and major operations in London and Eagan, Minnesota, Thomson Reuters employs approximately 60,000 people and operates in over 100 countries. Thomson Reuters shares are listed on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges (symbol: TRI). For more information, go to http://www.thomsonreuters.com.

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BearCom supplied more than 1,500 two-way radios to organizers of the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival held last month.

Dallas, Texas (PRWEB) May 11, 2012

BearCom, a nationwide provider of wireless communications equipment and solutions, supplied more than 1,500 two-way radios to organizers of the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival held last month in Southern California, where Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Radiohead, and the Black Keys were among the 120-plus artists performing. Coachella is the most recent example of the large events for which BearCom is the preferred supplier of two-way radios and other wireless communications technologies.

BearCom has provided radios for some of the nation’s most prestigious events, including the Super Bowl, the World Series, and the NBA All-Star Game, as well as Tennessee’s Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival and the South by Southwest (SXSW) Festival in Austin, Texas. At the recent Academy Awards, BearCom debuted the smartphone-like SL7550 that had just been made available from Motorola Solutions.

“The largest events in the country are turning to BearCom, and not only because of our ability to provide high-quality equipment and great service,” said BearCom’s Executive Vice President Brent Bisnar. “They talk about how we handle everything for them, as well as the value they get for the dollars they spend.”

From concerts to conventions and sporting events to corporate meetings, two-way radios are a staple. Rather than buying radios, many event organizers are choosing to the rent their equipment. Renting gives them access to the latest technology, choice of features, and the assurance that the equipment is all in good working order.

Bisnar said that three radios stand out for customers looking to rent equipment:

The Motorola XPR6550 is part of the MOTOTRBO system that delivers more performance, productivity and value. With its digital technology, MOTOTRBO offers increased capacity and spectrum efficiency, integrated data communications, and enhanced voice communications.
The Motorola/BearCom BC130 is manufactured by Motorola and offered exclusively by BearCom. It’s compact and lightweight, and it features a rugged, die-cast chassis, 16 channels, and 5 watts of power in VHF and 4 watts in UHF.
The Motorola CP200 is available with four or 16 channels. It’s easy to use, lightweight, and durable. It offers up to four programmable features and X-Pand technology for crisp, clear audio.

“These three models are very popular,” Bisnar added, “but BearCom offers plenty of other options and can fashion a solution that meets virtually any communications need. We take real pride in assisting at some of the country’s most-watched events.”

About BearCom

BearCom provides a broad line of high-performance wireless communications products, services, and complete mobility solutions. Founded in 1981, BearCom is America’s only nationwide dealer and integrator of wireless communications equipment, serves customers from 26 branch offices located throughout the U.S., has several affiliated offices around the world, and employs approximately 400 people. BearCom is headquartered in the Dallas, Texas area. For more information, visit http://www.BearCom.com.

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Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) May 09, 2012

Who says diaper bags are just for moms? Dads carry them, too! Unfortunately for dads, the selection of diaper bags are lacking in numbers and style. Unlike moms who have hundreds of options, dads are usually limited to the black or brown version of the “mommy” bag. Who’s looking out for the dads? The DaddyScrubs team, that’s who!

Always keeping the dad in mind, DaddyScrubs has designed a diaper bag specifically for dads – the Daddy Diaper Pack™.

Retailing for $ 59.95, the Daddy Diaper Pack™ comes in a basic black, backpack with full straps and clips to lock it down, and take it off quickly and easily. The custom design allows less fumbling through deep pockets and eliminates struggling to take off the pack while holding the baby. The side pockets are great for water bottles, baby bottles, and sippy cups. There’s also a big pouch for diapers and a change of clothes (and of course a small one for the “dirty stuff.”) The front pocket is designed for the essentials that you don’t have time to dig around for like; keys, money, a pacifier, small toys and a snack. And you can hook a whole assortment of items on the skater straps from sand pails, to beach towels, to flip flops, to hats, and wet clothes.

The Daddy Diaper Pack™ appeals to the surfer, skater, hiker, and the on-the-go daddy. It is a must-have, from the first overnighter at the hospital during labor and delivery, to walks to the park or running errands with baby, and beyond. It will surely continue to get a lot of use all through the next decade. Its sporty style, washable material, reasonably located pockets, straps, and clips, along with the fact that it’s adjustable, comfortable and easy-to-carry and use, make it the number one item dads can’t live without!

“Over the last few years my wife has bought me a handful of ‘so-called daddy diaper bags,’ they were a weak attempt at a bag for the daddy on–the-go. Just because they were black or brown, and not covered with flowers, did not make them a ‘daddy diaper bag – they were still the same bag she had, with way too complicated of a design, more pockets than needed, and not a good to fit for lifestyle. There were unnecessary compartments that created bulk and weight,” says DaddyScrubs founder Robert Nickell.

“As a guy, I do not need to carry everything my wife carries in her bag, I need the essentials, and I want them ready when they are needed. As well, I cannot jog, bike, hike, or go to the park, wearing a shoulder strap, or neck-strap, it is does not make sense for active daddies. I need comfort, and I need my hands free. I was looking for something simple, yet functional.” Thus, the release of the DaddyDiaperPack™ as the newest member of the Daddy Gear Line by DaddyScrubs.

The Daddy Diaper Pack™ by DaddyScrubs is truly the ultimate diaper bag for dads. It’s the go-to bag for dads on the go – for shopping, walking trips, car rides and emergencies.

About DaddyScrubs

Robert Nickell, a.k.a.” Daddy Nickell,” father of six, is the founder of DaddyScrubs.com, makers of Delivery Room Duds for expectant daddies and other essential Daddy Gear for all dads, and the DaddyScrubs blog where he offers his “5 cents” worth of advice to expectant and new parents, all from a Dad’s perspective. For more information visit http://www.daddyscrubs.com.

See DaddyScrubs on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glZhOQAbjzc&hd=1.

Dads need simple. Dads need functional. Dads need the Daddy Diaper Pack™!

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The 18th Annual American Cancer Society “Denim & Diamonds” Spring Gala In Santa Fe, New Mexico Saturday, May 19, 2012

Santa Fe, NM (PRWEB) May 02, 2012

The American Cancer Society in Santa Fe is setting the stage once again for the organization’s 18th Annual “Denim & Diamonds” Spring Gala fund raiser. This a “Featured Event” on the Santa Fe visitor guide website SantaFe.com calendar. The event runs from 6 to 11 p.m., Sat., May 19 and offers a wonderful evening for attendees with a cocktail reception and silent auction to start the festivities, followed by a gourmet dinner, live auction and ending with music entertaining and dancing from the country styling of the Bill Hearne Trio.

The Blue Sapphire Sponsor for the event is Christus St Vincent Regional Hospital. The Emerald Sponsors for the event include Genetech, amerbercare, Los Alamos National Bank, Los Alamos Medical Center and New Mexico Cancer Care Associates, PC. Table Sponsors for the event include Berardinelli, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, State Employees Credit Union of New Mexico, Rod and Randi Gesten, Barbara Ingram and John and Kari Rivers. In Kind Donors include Alphagraphics, Aspen Printing Company Inc., Whole Brain Design and Tool Box Web Design.

Silent auction items with a total value of over $ 37,000 that are being auctioned off at this event include the following:

Artwork
Beauty baskets
Clothing & shoes
Entertainment and games
Gift certificates of all kinds, dining, travel, beauty/spa, massage, restaurants, ski passes
Jewelry
Musical instruments
Sporting events
Auto accessories
Home accessories

Live auction highlight items being auctioned off include the following:

Lady’s Diamond Pendant Set in 14kt Gold Donor: Mr. & Mrs. Frederic Thompson Value: $ 32,000 Reserve starting at $ 12,500 Measurement: 8.09 – 8.20 x 4.88mm (2 carats)

Cut: Round brilliant Color: H Near Colorless Clarity: VS1 Luster: Very Good Setting Style: Channel Set

Custom Hand-Made Acoustic Guitar with Swarovski Crystal Bridge Pins

Donor: Jim Kath • Value: $ 6,000 Medium-jumbo acoustic shape with back and sides made of highly figured lacewood. The top is made of Alaskan Sitka Spruce, the neck is Sapele Mahogany, and the fretboard is Ebony. Includes hard shell case. Hand made by custom guitar maker Jim Kath of Kath Guitars.

1 Week Lodging in a Private Hacienda in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico Donor: Anonymous • Value $ 3,500–$ 4,000 One week of your choice (within 18 months of the Gala event) for a magical stay at a hacienda in San Miguel de Allende. Privately owned, the hacienda features 2 full master bedrooms with adjoining bathrooms, another full bed/bath, and a study with a sofa lounger. Sleeps up to 8 people, comfortably 6. The home is located in the old colonial, historical UNESCO/World Heritage area of the city, within a 5 to 7 minute walk to the main plaza. The home has three levels with a spectacular view of the terraced hilled city and formal outdoor dining area for 18 on the rooftop. Comes complete with cable TV, broadband internet, a daily housekeeper and cook, daily laundry, gardener, and a property management firm to attend to your needs.

Blackout dates: June 30–July 9; November 18–25; December–January 2, 2013; Good Friday–Easter Sunday. Please contact donor in advance to make arrangements.

Framed Bronze Relief, Titled “Hope is Our Only Story” Donor & Artist: Barbara Ingram • Value: $ 3,000 Barbara Ingram is a contemporary Santa Fe artist who works primarily in clay, bronze and mixed media. She has created a one-of-kind bronze piece for the American Cancer Society and we are honored by her gift. This sculpture is 14″ x 18″ unframed.(Shown in oil clay.)

Cucina Angelica – 4-Course Italian Dinner Donor: Michelle Martinez, Cucina Angelica • Value: $ 1,500 Personal chef, Michelle Martinez will prepare a traditional Italian dinner and serve you and your guests in your home. This traditional Italian meal for 6 to 8 people includes wine, an antipasto, primo piatto, secundo piatto, and dolce. Winning bidder will provide all serving pieces, dinnerware, utensils, and glasses. Offer expires October 31, 2012. Please contact donor in advance to make arrangements.

Funds raised from this special event provide many free programs and services that are offered by the American Cancer Society for people of Santa Fe whose lives are challenged by cancer.

The continuing success of this event is due to dedicated community volunteers, local businesses, and individuals who provide underwriting and other financial support, including the donation of goods and services, as well as auction items. The incredible community collaboration and the contagious enthusiasm of the Spring Gala attendees combine to produce a successful event each year.

About the American Cancer Society:

The American Cancer Society (ACS) is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy, and service.

About SantaFe.com

SantaFe.com provides locals and visitors to Santa Fe alike the most current interactive platform for events, music, arts, business, dining and lifestyle. SantaFe.com is a division of Hutton Broadcasting, located at 2502 C. Camino Entrada, Santa Fe, NM 87507

Contact Information:

Scott Hutton

SantaFe.com / Hutton Broadcasting

http://www.santafe.com

(505) 471-1067 (Media inquiries only, please)

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ItsHot.com

New York (PRWEB) May 05, 2012

“For the day you will always remember, make sure every detail is perfect by finding the most desirable Diamond Wedding Bands at ItsHot.com.”, Says Annie Whetherston, a regular customer at ItsHot.com. Browse your exquisite collection of beautifully crafted designer wedding bands, wedding rings, diamond engagement rings and eternity rings. From plain simple wedding bands to unique designer Diamond Wedding Bands and eternity bands, they are sure one will find a wedding band, engagement ring or eternity ring that represents the years before and after they both say “I do.”

ItsHot.com, a haven for extraordinary diamond jewelry items, puts an end to people’s quest for that perfect wedding band with an outstanding collection of women’s and men’s diamond wedding bands. Their Diamond Wedding Bands are available in sterling silver, white gold, yellow gold, rose gold or Platinum. These precious gems are available to everyone at wholesale prices for 365 days a year.  The bands are shipped by safe, fully insured FedEx mail with signature confirmation and each diamond wedding band carefully packaged in a nice gift box.

Eternity rings are precious metal bands that traditionally include diamonds or other stones around the circumference of the entire ring. They are designed to be given at an anniversary or other special event, such as the birth of a child, although there is no precise occasion for which this gift is given. Given as a tangible symbol of the promise to love forever, an eternity ring is considered by many people to be a beautiful way for a person to show how much someone else means to him. Although the ring style, type of stones, and stone setting are important for one to consider when choosing an eternity ring, the sentiment that is being conveyed usually is the most important part of the gift.

Browse ItsHot.com’s splendid selection of Diamond Eternity Bands. Each breathtaking diamond eternity band is sold in Platinum as well as 14k or 18k yellow, rose or white gold. ItsHot.com offers the most luxurious selection of diamond eternity rings at guaranteed lowest prices. Every diamond eternity band they offer can be customized with different color diamonds and is available in 14k-18k white gold, yellow gold, rose gold or Platinum. Don’t miss out on the chance to feast the eyes on ItsHot.com’s entire Ring Collection which includes- Men’s Diamond Wedding Rings, Women’s Diamond Wedding Bands, Diamond Wedding Ring Sets, Designer Wedding Rings Bands and Diamond Eternity Bands. Visit http://www.itshot.com today or their store at New York.

Every diamond wedding band and diamond eternity band at ItsHot.com can be customized with different color diamonds or even custom made from the drawing as per your specifications. All the diamond eternity bands they sell are guaranteed to be delicate in design, quality made and come with a 1 year warranty and 30 days money back guarantee.

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Everett, WA (PRWEB) May 03, 2012

http://www.zumiezcouchtour.com

Zumiez, a leading specialty action sports retailer, is bringing the boom to a town near you this summer with the 12th Annual Zumiez Couch Tour. The Zumiez Couch Tour 2012 features skateboarding demos by pros Justin Brock, Mike Mo Capaldi, Chris Cole, Erik Ellington, Cairo Foster, David Gonzalez, Eric Koston, PJ Ladd, Sean Malto, Billy Marks, Rodney Mullen, Chad Muska, Luan Oliveira, Torey Pudwill, Paul Rodriguez, Leo Romero, Geoff Rowley, Tommy Sandoval, Daewon Song, Jamie Thomas, Ishod Wair, Neen Williams, Stevie Williams and many more.*

The Zumiez Couch Tour also offers free live music performances by bands including We Came As Romans, Set Your Goals, The Wonder Years, The Cab, A Skylit Drive, The Classic Crime, Conditions and Daytrader.

The tour hits 12 cities with skate demos from the Plan B, Almost, Enjoi, Toy Machine, Zero, DGK, Girl, Flip, Volcom, Real, Supra and KR3W skate teams. Admission to tour stops is free. Prospectors who flock to the site can stake their claim on a mother lode of prizes and giveaways from tour partners Neff, Oakley, Skullcandy, Transworld SKATEboarding, and Ustream. The events also feature skate team autograph signings, an interactive festival area and a day full of fun, free of charge!

Joining Zumiez Couch Tour for the sixth year in a row is the Zumiez Best Foot Forward Am Contest Series 2012 Presented by Bones Bearings; A jam format contest for up and coming skaters looking for their own share. The Best Foot Forward series starts on May 9th in Milwaukee, WI, with six additional renegade stops taking place in Indianapolis, IN on May 11th, Atlanta, GA on May 13th, Kansas City, KS on May 16th, Tulsa, OK on May 18th, Phoenix, AZ on May 21st, Las Vegas, NV on May 23rd, and then meets up with all 12 stops of the Zumiez Couch Tour. Each Best Foot Forward stop includes a local open qualifier for the first 20 skaters to pre-register online at http://www.zumiezbestfootforward.com. The top amateur skater from each of the 19 Best Foot Forward contest stops will get an all expense paid trip to the Zumiez Couch Tour’s final stop in Bloomington, MN, to compete in the Best Foot Forward Finals on June 26th, 2012. The Top 3 finalists will win a trip to Los Angeles to film at famous skate spots, get exclusive experiences from tour partners, compete in the Hometown Heroes Finals at Summer X Games 18 and receive a 1 year flow sponsorship from Bones Bearings.

http://www.zumiezcouchtour.com

About Zumiez Inc.

Zumiez is the leading mall-based retailer of action sports clothing, footwear, equipment and accessories. Everything we do— from the brands and styles we carry, to the environment in our stores, to the events we create and partner with— is focused on supporting and promoting action sports and the action sports lifestyle. Our website is http://www.zumiez.com.

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Dr. John Minni

Palm Beach Gardens, FL (PRWEB) May 01, 2012

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. And during Skin Cancer Awareness Month this May, Americans can learn of the many ways to protect their skin and prevent skin cancer—and of the new pharmaceutical options recently approved by the FDA to treat skin cancer.

According to the American Cancer Society, skin cancer accounts for nearly half of all cancers in the United States, with one in five people having some form of skin cancer. Melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer, will account for more than 75,000 cases of skin cancer in 2012, resulting in roughly 9,000 deaths annually.

“The incidence of skin cancer has reached epidemic proportions and is rising,” says John Minni, D.O., a board-certified dermatologist at Water’s Edge Dermatology, a leading practice with 16 locations in Southeast Florida. “A recent study showing the large increase in cancer rates among young women due to ultraviolet ray exposure from the sun and indoor tanning—is most alarming.”

A study published last month in Mayo Clinic Proceedings found that between the years 1970 and 2009, the incidence of melanoma increased eightfold among young women and fourfold among young men ages 18 to 39.

“Men, mostly due to working outside longer, have had a higher lifetime risk of melanoma than women—but this new higher rate among our young women can be attributed to lousy sunscreen protection while laying around the pool and an increased use of tanning beds,” says Minni.“It’s been called the ‘Jersey Shore effect’—tanning beds were huge in the ’70s and ’80s, decreased in popularity and have resurged in the last several years.”     

Minni suggests that there are many new self-tanning products and spray-tan booths available to those who want to be tan like the Jersey Shore cast. And, he strongly stresses for sun worshipers and tanning-bed regulars the importance of full-body skin cancer screenings by a dermatologist for early detection. Surgery is the best way to remove early melanomas, with later stages usually requiring more extensive treatment.

For more advanced stages of melanoma, Minni says Water’s Edge Dermatology refers many of its patients to Martin Memorial Cancer Center in Stuart, Fla., for oncological opinions and access to the most-advanced options for treatment. Minni has been following the results of a patient he referred to the center with late-stage, nonoperable metastatic melanoma for palliative care, and has seen promising results with Roche’s Zelboraf drug, approved by FDA just last August, in extending this patient’s life.

“It’s always great to add another weapon to the treatment toolbox,” says Minni. “Similar to Zelboraf for melanoma, just this past January the FDA approved Erivedge to treat metastatic basal cell carcinoma and Picato to treat Actinic Keratosis (AK), a potential precursor to squamous cell carcinoma.”

Minni added that the approval of Erivedge and Picato will be helpful, since basal cell and squamous cell skin cancers—although far less harmful than melanoma if detected and treated early—make up the majority of the 2 million new skin cancer diagnoses annually.

“Although it is great to have new medications, currently surgery—and especially Mohs surgery—is the golden standard for treating basal and squamous cell carcinomas,” says Minni. “Pending the case, excisional surgery and radiation may be a better choice for select patients, but we are seeing incredible cure rates with Mohs surgery.”

Mohs surgery saves the greatest amount of healthy tissue, appears to reduce the rate of local recurrence and has the highest overall cure rate — about 94 percent to 99 percent — of any treatment for squamous cell carcinoma, and generally, 98 percent or better for basal cell carcinoma, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation.

“Those are great cure rates, but what is even better is if you protect yourself from harmful UVA and UVB rays and prevent yourself from having to go through any skin cancer treatments,” says Minni. “Skin cancer is one of the easiest cancers to prevent if you follow a few easy tips.”

Side Bar:

Water’s Edge Dermatology recommends the following tips to have fun in the sun and reduce risk for skin cancer at the same time:

    Generously and regularly apply water-resistant sunscreen that has a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or more. Make sure the sunscreen is labeled as “broad-spectrum,” indicating it protects against ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. Reapply sunscreen every two hours and after swimming or sweating—and use it year-round.
    Use extra caution when taking sun-sensitizing medications or are near water, snow and sand. Some over-the-counter medications, such as ibuprofen, and prescription drugs, such as antibiotics, can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Water, snow and sand can reflect and/or intensify sun rays, making it easier to burn.
    Wear protective clothing, including long-sleeved shirts and pants, a wide-brimmed hat that provides more coverage than a baseball hat and UVA/UVB protective sunglasses.
    Seek shade during the middle of the day, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when the sun’s rays are strongest, and try to schedule outdoor activities for other times of the day—even when it is cloudy.
    Say no to tanning beds. Ultraviolet light from tanning beds can cause skin cancer. New self-tanning lotions and spray booths provide a tan without the risk of cancer.
    Check your entire body routinely and report skin changes to your dermatologist. New growths, changes in existing moles or bleeding on the skin, require an immediate appointment with a dermatologist. Skin cancer is very treatable when caught early.

About Water’s Edge Dermatology

Water’s Edge Dermatology is a leading dermatology practice for medical, surgical and cosmetic skin care in Southeast Florida, specializing in skin cancer prevention and treatment. With its 16 locations and an experienced team of medical professionals, Water’s Edge Dermatology provides patient-centered, compassionate care and serious medicine for the diagnosis and treatment of the most difficult cases. For more information, visit http://www.WeDerm.com.

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