WAVES OF GRATITUDE ANNOUNCES EXPRESSIONS OF GRATITUDE AWARD

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Cassandra Nicholson
The Laidlaw Group
Phone: 617.423.2801 x203
Email: pr@wavesofgratitude.com

WAVES OF GRATITUDE ANNOUNCES EXPRESSIONS OF GRATITUDE AWARD
One Lucky Individual will be Rewarded for Expressing Gratitude with Extraordinary Personal Style

12/16/2009: BOSTON, MA — Waves of Gratitude is a company that sells Inspired Jewelry and Apparel designed to symbolize the importance of expressing gratitude. After debuting a new website and new image for the online store at www.wavesofgratitude.com, Waves of Gratitude launches Expressions of Gratitude, an exclusive Waves of Gratitude award given to one lucky individual nominated for expressing their gratitude with extraordinary personal style.

One deserving Expressions of Gratitude nominee will win the exclusive Waves of Gratitude Expressions of Gratitude Award on January 15, 2010. To remind the winner about the importance of expressing gratitude everyday, the Expressions of Gratitude will receive a stylish solid sterling silver 1 1/4" Branches of Hope Pendant with a clear Swarovski crystal on an 18" Genuine Black Leather necklace (Retail Value: $104.90). More details about the contest can be found on the Waves of Gratitude blog or the Waves of Gratitude website.

After finding themselves unemployed for the first time, Waves of Gratitude founders Cheryl Nordyke and Kim Wierman went searching for a piece of jewelry to remind them to be grateful in any situation. Cheryl Nordyke, CEO, says "The Waves of Gratitude Inspired Jewelry collection was a way that Kim and I expressed our gratitude, and we want to recognize an individual who approaches life from that same foundation of gratitude because it is so important."

In this season of hope and gratitude, Waves of Gratitude encourages all individuals to nominate a friend, family member, or colleague before January 14 at 11:59pm EST for a chance at winning the exclusive Waves of Gratitude Expressions of Gratitude Award. To nominate an individual for expressing gratitude with extraordinary personal style, individuals can simply email Expressions of Gratitude with the nominee's name and a brief description of how they expressed their gratitude with extraordinary personal style from .

To learn more about Expressions of Gratitude, visit the Waves of Gratitude blog at www.wavesofgratitude.blogspot.com. Visit www.wavesofgratitude.comto view and purchase the collection of Inspired Jewelry and Apparel. For more information about this news release, contact Cassandra Nicholson, Communications Strategist at Laidlaw Group LLC, by phone at 617.423.2801 x. 203 or email pr@wavesofgratitude.com.

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World Diversity Leadership Summit-EU 2010

Special Christmas offer for early birds limited from December 1st-31st December 2009. Pay only 300 Euros instead of 429 Euro. Register today and save up to 129 Euro!

World Diversity Leadership Summit Europe March 11-12, 2010 is hosted by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Finance and the Vienna Economic Chamber Visit our website (www.wdls.eu) frequently and watch your
email for updates.

The World Diversity Leadership Summit-Europe is an international high level diversity conference focusing on leveraging European and global diversity and inclusion by 2020. WDLS-EU is ideally suitable for both advanced and new diversity and human resources professionals. This two days experience will allow participants the opportunity to discuss complex challenges and opportunities related to European and international diversity management. Topic areas range from recruiting and managing diversity and inclusion in a demographically changing environment, through managing age diversity, working parents, CSR to organizational connectivity
by 2020.

Participants will leave with new bench-marking business and diversity tools, including those focusing on bottom-line impact. Over 200 diversity European and global executives, leaders, and experts are expected in Vienna in March 2010.

Highlights of WDLS Europe 2010
● Welcome address by prominent Austrian politicians and
personalities
● Focus on changing environment, policies and social inclusion
from long term perspective
● Reception with the Austrian Vice Chancellor and Federal
Minister of Finance and a number of other CEOs and Ministers
● Comparative advantage of European and global diversity and
inclusion by 2020
● Organizational Connectivity etc.
● Closing Embassy Dinner

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CHARLESTON FASHION WEEK® ANNOUNCES SEMIFINALISTS FOR THE 2010 EMERGING DESIGNER COMPETITION: SOUTHEAST

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: Vail Duggan
Public Relations, Charleston Fashion Week
Office: (843) 971-9811, vail@louluagency.com

CHARLESTON FASHION WEEK® ANNOUNCES SEMIFINALISTS FOR THE 2010 EMERGING DESIGNER COMPETITION: SOUTHEAST

For Eight Emerging Fashion Designers in the Southeast, The Holiday Season Just Got Better!

(December 16, 2009) Charleston, SC - Only four weeks after the highly anticipated finale of Project Runway with 2008 CFW finalist Carol Hannah Whitfield, Charleston Fashion Week® announces the eight semifinalists for the 2010 Emerging Designer Competition: Southeast.


The Emerging Designers chosen to début their spring collections on the opening night of Charleston Fashion Week® include Barbara Beach, Julia Faye Davison, Chelsie Ravenell, Anna Lassiter and Jamie Lin Sniderfrom South Carolina, Larika Page from Georgia, Hannalei Taylor from North Carolina, and Uriel Zamora from Florida. Three (3) finalists will advance to the design challenge of the competition which culminates under the tents in Marion Square on Saturday, March 20th. The Grand Prize winner will receive; a free runway show at CFW 2011, a booth at the AmericasMart® Atlanta Apparel Market, a $15,000 website from F22 Design, and $1,000 cash prize.

Charleston Fashion Week® 2010 will truly be a celebration of aspiring designers past and present, as 2008 CFW Emerging Designer and Project Runway finalist, Carol Hannah Whitfield will début her collection during the Bridal Couture Show. When asked about returning to the Lowcountry after her success on Lifetime’s reality show she eagerly replied, “I cannot wait to come back home! I've been looking forward to Charleston Fashion Week with anticipation, and I'm so happy to be a part of it again.”

Sponsored by the Art Institute of Charleston, the Emerging Designer Competition: Southeast (EDCS), is just one of the marquee events taking place March 16-20th. With its mission to find and cultivate undiscovered talent in the realm of fashion, the regional competition continues to receive national media attention and support. Rick Jerue, President of the Art Institute of Charleston adds, “We are thrilled to have an opportunity to sponsor the Charleston Fashion Week Emerging Designer Competition: Southeast. As a leader in fashion education, we feel this partnership is a perfect fit. The competition supports our goals to nurture talent in the southeast and foreshadows the impact these young designers have on the fashion industry at large.” Submissions for the 2010 competition were received from South Carolina, Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia.

For more information on Charleston Fashion Week®, for media credentials, or to learn more about the 2010 Emerging Designer semifinalists visit www.charlestonfashionweek.com.


2010 EMERGING DESIGNER COMPETITION: SOUTHEAST SEMIFINALIST

URIEL ZAMORA - CATEGORY: WOMENSWEAR FROM: FLORIDA
LARIKA PAGE - CATEGORY: WOMENSWEAR, FROM: GEORGIA
JULIA FAYE DAVISON - CATEGORY: WOMENSWEAR, FROM: SOUTH CAROLINA
CHELSIE RAVENELL - CATEGORY: MEN & WOMENS, FROM: SOUTH CAROLINA
HANNALEI TAYLOR - CATEGORY: WOMENSWEAR, FROM: NORTH CAROLINA
JAMIE LIN SNIDER - CATEGORY: WOMENSWEAR, FROM: SOUTH CAROLINA
ANNA LASSITER – CATEGORY: WOMENSWEAR, FROM: SOUTH CAROLINA
BARBARA BEACH - CATEGORY: CHILDREN’S, FROM SOUTH CAROLINA

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Dilana Supports Rocker-Edge T’s to Raise Money for Rock for Kids

South African Rocker Chic Joins the Music Fashion Project

Sacramento, Calif. –Tea Stain Clothing’s Music Fashion Project has recruited yet another top rocker adding to its’ current list of elite musicians. Launched on August 1, 2009, the Music Fashion Project pairs some of the rock scene’s biggest names with Tea Stain Clothing to raise money for music-related charities. Best known for her participation in CBS’ reality-show “Rock Star: Supernova”, Dilana is the newest addition to the Music Fashion Project ‘family’. Dilana has chosen to support Rock for Kids! Rock for Kids provides free year-round music education for children.

While music is the focus of her life, Dilana has always been devoted to helping others, especially children. With the long-anticipated release of her album InsideOut featuring Holiday, Loud Silence and My Drug, Dilana is poised to lend her support to The Music Fashion Project, a cause that combines two of her greatest passions. In addition, Dilana is currently working on her first starring role in “Angel Camouflaged” alongside James Brolin.

“We’re very excited to have Dilana participating in The Music Fashion Project,” commented Devin Hajek, founder of Tea Stain Clothing. “Her style, personality and music compliment the current roster of bands supporting the project and we look forward to working with her and raising money for Rock for Kids.”

The project is web based and every band’s feature is completely sharable. “This is the next generation of social media and web based marketing. We wanted to make a difference and make it easy to spread the word,” continues Hajek. “Even if someone isn’t able to spend money on a shirt, they can still support their favorite band/charity by simply clicking ‘share’. From there,they have the option to email their friends or post it on their myspace, facebook and a host of other social networking outlets. These exclusive shirts are extremely affordable, retailing for just $19 and make perfect stocking stuffers.”

Current participating bands include Theory of a Deadman, Papa Roach, Halestorm and Fallbrooke. The project also features some bands ‘on the verge’ like Framing Hanley and Lovehammers featuring Marty Casey from CBS’ Rock Star INXS. To contribute to the project, fans simply purchase their favorite band’s selected charity style. Tea Stain Clothing takes care of the rest by donating a portion of the proceeds directly to that band’s specified charity.

About Tea Stain Clothing
Unsatisfied with loud, over the top clothing, Tea Stain took a stand. Their goal is to create clothing that is simple and classic. Tea Stain believes clothing should not distract from what is most important... the person wearing it. The company provides shoppers with chic alternatives to the frenzied designs that dominate the marketplace. For more information, please visit www.TeaStainClothing.com.

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