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Teen Jockey Races to Save Cats’ Lives by helping FixNation

Roderick Kinnison — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:58:15 +0000

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Eswan Flores wanted to give back to the non-profit organization, FixNation, that worked to control the cat population at the Los Alamitos Race Course where he began his horse-racing career so he decided to sponsor them.

FixNation is a non-profit organization that offers free spaying and neutering of stray and feral cats in the greater Los Angeles area.

"They've been very helpful in controlling the cat population at the Los Alamitos Race Course and people will soon see their logo on my pants," says Flores. "What a great way to combine my compassion for cats and horse racing."

It was reported that several hundred homeless cats and kittens were living at the racetrack. To date, approximately 100 have been spayed and neutered.

Training was provided to teach Flores and his manager how to humanely and safely trap the cats. Their compassion was clearly embraced by other racetrack employees who also care for the cats.

"FixNation has made horse racing history while bringing smiles to our faces, specifically by having our logo worn by jockey Flores," says Karn Myers, clinic director/founder/COO of FixNation, Inc. "I simply cannot thank Flores enough for being so supportive of our organization and raising public awareness."

Elizabeth Cava, a trapping trainer at FixNation, adds that, "It was so reassuring to see that they sought out a humane solution – a life-based solution – rather than the only other alternative – trap and kill."

About Eswan Flores:

Flores is an 18-year old high school senior and a native of Mexico. He started going to the track in Santa Anita when he was eight while his father worked as a groom. At 10, he would ride his bike to the Arcadia track, studying horses. Friends and family took him to ride at ranches. He is quickly making a name for himself in thoroughbred horse racing at one of the most premier tracks in the country. He has been interviewed by multiple entities including: the Los Angeles Times; PBS and Fox News.

For more information, visit: www.eswanflores.com .

About FixNation:

FixNation, a non-profit corporation, has a mission to reduce the population of homeless cats by sterilizing as many as possible. In addition, by consistently demonstrating the effectiveness of Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR), it seeks to bring about changes in public policy so that TNR becomes the officially sanctioned and government-funded approach to homeless cat management. It supports and promotes all humane initiatives and education to bring about the day of "No More Homeless Cats in L.A."

For more information, visit: www.FixNation.com .

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SUMMER SHOW LLC announces their Summer Fun Extravaganza for all Ages at L.A. Convention Center May 2012

Roderick Kinnison — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:57:44 +0000

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — According to SUMMER SHOW LLC, summer is the season for unlimited adventures, and the "Summer Show" is the place for unlimited choices! Fun seekers of all ages will discover hundreds of new and creative summer fun ideas, activities, active sports, and hobbies under one roof at the Los Angeles Convention Center from May 4 – 6, 2012.

Produced by the dynamic team of Ski Dazzle and the Southern California Marine Association, "Summer Show" expects to draw more than 35,000 people from throughout the Southern California Region looking for ideas to fill their summer months.

A wide spectrum of exhibitors will showcase the most current and popular activities and products, attracting everyone from campers to culinary aficionados! Attendees will be invited to broaden their horizons by exploring various "exhibitor neighborhoods," designed to allow attendees to learn about new and exciting options to fill their summer.

Exhibitor Neighborhoods include:
* Active Sports and Weekend Warriors
* Attractions, Destinations and Museums
* Boats and Watercraft
* Camps and Classes
* Culinary, Beer and Wine
* Entertainment, Movies and Events
* Health and Fitness
* Hobbies, Games and Remote Control
* Home Improvement Summer Ideas
* Outdoor Recreation
* Parks and Services
* RVs and Trailers
* Vehicles and Fun Rides.

A "Summer Super Sale" with up to 70 percent off summer gear and accessories, is sure to delight, with pre-Summer discounts on sports equipment, summer clothing, backyard decor and games, and much more. Plus, each paid adult attendee will receive a Summer Savings Book with hundreds of dollars of savings they can use throughout the summer.

Additional show features are being added daily, the newest being a "Taste of Summer(TM)" cooking demos and Craft Beer Tasting areas for adult attendees to the Show.

Ski Dazzle and Southern California Marine Association have over 35 years of regional and national experience in creating and promoting outstanding consumer shows, including the nation's largest annual ski and snowboard consumer show and Southern California's most popular boat and yacht shows. Veteran event producers Jim Foster and Judy Gray of Ski Dazzle Ski & Snowboard Shows, and Dave Geoffroy, Executive Director of the Southern California Marine Association and Shows, agree that this innovative event will be embraced by consumers throughout the Southern California region, and is long overdue.

For more information about this first-of-its-kind Summer Show, contact Bill Long at blong@jnrcorp.com or contact Bill on his cell at: 949-683-4990 to schedule interviews with show producers.

What: Summer Show
Where: Los Angeles Convention Center
1201 S. Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015
SOUTH HALL.

When: May 4, 5, 6, 2012.

Discount tickets: Will be available online closer to the show at www.SummerShow.com .

California-based wholesale clothing company, Apparel Deals, unwraps new online retail site

Roderick Kinnison — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:23:51 +0000

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Apparel Deals announced this week the launch of its new wholesale clothing website – ApparelDeals.com. Apparel Deals has been providing quality goods and competitive pricing to hundreds of thousands of customers for nine years and decided it was time to create an online presence.

"Our executive team has more than 20 years of experience in the industry," says Jonathan Kremerman of ApparelDeals.com. "We know our market."

On a daily basis, Apparel Deals provides new arrivals on wholesale clothing for the most up-to-date merchandise available. It offers same-day shipments and returns are allowed within seven days – no questions asked.

Wholesale clothing prices range from 30 to 80 percent below other wholesale competitors.

"Our goal is to provide high-quality products coupled with superior customer service," says Kremerman. "We want our clients to have a positive online shopping experience and strive for 100 percent customer satisfaction."

Dedicated technical support and customer service is available 24 hours via e-mail and there is also a toll-free customer support number.

The site offers a wide selection of fashion products and includes not only clothing, but wholesale fashion accessories, cosmetic and perfumes too.

"When you combine more than competitive prices with a multitude of choices, it's a win-win situation," adds Kremerman.

One wholesale customer said: "I started purchasing from Apparel Deals and my customers love the clothes. I love it too as I am able to keep my customers happy and my profits are good."

Apparel Deals has an active Facebook page and website and updates them daily with coupons and other deals. Visit its Facebook page here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/ApparelDealscom/190686617617526 and website here: http://www.appareldeals.com .

The VoiceOver International Creative Experience (VOICE 2012) gains Voices.com as premier sponsor

Topher J. Zane — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:35:53 +0000

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Voices.com, an online marketplace connecting businesses with voice actors, is pleased to announce their sponsorship of The VoiceOver International Creative Experience (VOICE 2012). Voices.com supported VOICE 2007 and 2010 in previous years through sponsorship, social media reporting and editorial coverage, extending the reach of the conference to a global audience hungry for the latest news, information and trends observed during the industry conference. Stephanie Ciccarelli, Co-founder of Voices.com, served as a panelist at VOICE 2010, on a panel devoted to business and service providers.

"We are extremely excited about the support of Voices.com!" say James R. Alburger and Penny Abshire, Executive Producers of VOICE. "Partnering with this leader in the voiceover industry is a tremendous opportunity for us. We know that all those in attendance will greatly benefit from this joint effort."

"Voices.com is thrilled to sponsor VOICE 2012, an event unlike any other, drawing voice actors and experts from around the world. We look forward to the privilege of being among our customers, industry personalities and the voice over community as a whole. Those representing our team are eager to bring the Voices.com experience to VOICE attendees, to share our unique knowledge and inspire everyone we meet," Stephanie Ciccarelli, Co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Voices.com, said.

The conference takes place June 13 through June 16, 2012 with the VOICE Red Carpet Reception kicking off the conference on the evening of June 12.

To learn more about VOICE 2012, visit: http://www.voices.com/voice2012 .
To learn more about Voices.com, visit: http://www.voices.com .

About VOICE:

VOICE began as an idea to bring the fragmented world of voiceover talent together and has developed into the world's largest and only international voiceover convention – The VoiceOver International Creative Experience. VOICE focuses on a three-tiered theme for its attendees: Education in both the performing craft and the business of voiceover; Technology knowledge for voice recording and home studios; and building a Community of like-minded professionals.

About Voices.com:

Voices.com is the industry leading website that connects businesses with professional voice talents. Small businesses and Fortune 500 companies rely upon the Voices.com marketplace to search for, audition and hire voice actors with the assistance of Voices.com's innovative SurePay(TM) payment service and award-winning Web application. Voices.com has a global network of over 75,000 voice actors in over 100 languages and currently serves 163,694 members online. Clients include Microsoft, Cisco, Nintendo, The Los Angeles Times, Glam Media, The Make-a-Wish Foundation, US Army and tens of thousands more.

NEOTROPE today announced an extension on the deadline for its 2012 PR Grant program for nonprofit orgs to January 31

Roderick Kinnison — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:03:54 +0000

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Neotrope, a California-based brand identity, internet marketing, and PR firm established in 1983, today announced an extension on the deadline for its 2012 PR Grant program for nonprofit orgs to January 31.

The company also recently announced it had expanded the deliverables of its 2012 Non-Profit PR Grants Program. All recipients of the 2012 program will now also receive up to $2,500 in additional services – specifically free online text and banner advertising on Neotrope(R) News Network sites – in addition to the news dissemination services portion of the grant. This brings the dollar value of the grant to each chosen recipient to $5,000, or $50,000 total value in donated services for 2012.

"Since several grant publications and sites didn't get to mentioning our program until the first week of the new year, we decided to extend the application deadline from January 15th to the 31st," said Neotrope founder and CEO, Christopher Laird Simmons. "We started this program more than 10 years ago, and we're very glad to be able to continue helping worthy non-profit groups raise their awareness."

Neotrope launched its Non-Profit PR Grant Program in 2000 and has provided discounted or free services to non-profits for almost 30 years. Neotrope's Send2Press(R) Newswire service provides the news dissemination component of the grants program for getting press releases in front of interested media.

Past recipients of the Non-Profit PR Grant Program include Children Awaiting Parents, Girls Write Now, Paws of Life Foundation, Special Equestrians, The Bob Moog Foundation, The Starlight Children's Foundation, The Native Voices Foundation, World Savvy, and many others.

How to Apply for 2012 Grant Program:

Non-profit organizations may apply through January 31, 2012. Organizations will be selected by Feb. 6, 2012, and the amount donated to each selected non-profit will vary, but total value approximately $5,000 per recipient (note, this is not a cash grant). Two of the grants will be provided to California-based non-profits, who will receive additional promotional assistance through California Newswire(R).

The 2012 Neotrope PR Grant application for U.S.-based IRS recognized 501(c)(3) charitable non-profits can be found at: http://www.Send2Press.com/non-profit/index.shtml .

About Neotrope:

Since 1983, Neotrope (www.neotrope.com) has been helping small-to-medium businesses, non-profits, and entertainment companies establish their brand and grow revenue. Neotrope was an Inc. 5000 listed company in 2009. The Neotrope(R) team is led by Christopher Laird Simmons, an award-winning designer, photographer, musician, journalist, and digital artist. He is a member of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), and ASCAP. Simmons has been widely interviewed in print and broadcast, and has written for numerous national print publications. Other team members include accredited public relations professionals, working journalists and SEO experts.

USA National Team members Diana Mkhitaryan and Rebecca Terzian will perform at UCLA’s Women’s Gymnastics 7th Annual John Wooden Challenge

Roderick Kinnison — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:49:51 +0000

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — On Sunday, January 8, 2012 at 2 p.m., former USA National Team members Diana Mkhitaryan and Rebecca Terzian and the 2011 VISA USA National Qualifier Heather Chan from the Los Angeles School of Gymnastics (LASG) will perform at UCLA's Women's Gymnastics 7th Annual John Wooden Challenge at The John Wooden Center (221 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095). The John Wooden Challenge honors all competing teams' academic and athletic achievements.

The LASG team will be opening UCLA's PAC 12 Women's Gymnastics Meet with a rhythmic gymnastics group performance to promote the upcoming 2012 LA Lights Tournament of Champions, hosted by LASG.

Tanya Berenson, LASG's general manager, is scheduled to open this event. Berenson opened the 2011 gymnastics showcase at Pauley Pavilion alongside Coach John Wooden.

Tickets for the UCLA gymnastics meet are on sale now at the UCLA Central Ticket Office. In addition, season tickets are on sale for $30 and include admission to all five home meets. Single-meet general admission tickets are also on sale at the UCLA Central Ticket Office and at Ticketmaster for $7 for adults and $5 for youth (16 and under). UCLA students are free with ID.

About Los Angeles School of Gymnastics (LASG):

LASG, an Olympic-quality training center, is a nonprofit corporation, is considered among the top training facilities in the country, which has been training Los Angeles youth since 1975. Led by Alla Svirsky, LASG has provided thousands of young athletes with quality gymnastics instruction and has produced several Olympians and internationally-ranked athletes. Visit www.lagymnastics.com .

About 2012 L.A. Lights Rhythmic Gymnastics Invitational:

LA Lights is one of the largest rhythmic gymnastics events in the nation. Sanctioned by the Federation Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG) and USA Gymnastics Federation, the tournament hosts hundreds of the world's most diverse and competitive athletes in rhythmic gymnastics, including world champions from Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, USA, and many more. Visit www.lalightsmeet.com for more information.

Searching movers has never been easier: GotMovers.com helps find the right way to move or relocate

Roderick Kinnison — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:55:09 +0000

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Searching movers has never been easy for customers who wish to relocate but do not have any information about moving companies. However, thanks to GotMovers.com things have become quite easy as it offers the most professional, appropriate information about moving companies that are operating locally and nationally.

What users need to do is visit the website and search for the area they are looking for moving companies – it is easy and simple. When some customer knows well which are the moving companies, hiring the same becomes easier that believed earlier.

At GotMovers.com, efforts are made to give the best and most comprehensive information available about moving companies and the kinds of services they offer to users or customers. Thus, with its comprehensive moving resources the company helps customers prepare for the entire moving process.

The comprehensive range of information about the moving services, moving companies operating in a particular area, what kind of moving a particular moving company does, etc. can be considered highly beneficial for any customer. Its relaunch has enabled customers to enjoy a whole gamut of services that will make moving easier and fun.

Customers can compare quotes by filling in their details in the Compare Moving Rates form and get multiple quotes. The qualified mover then contacts the interested customers. Additionally, there is a provision to provide an estimate of a moving job; prospective customer to get an idea about the cost and implications of the work can use this. Estimate also helps customers' check out various other movers and get the best deal.

About the Company:

Got Movers caters to the need from the searchers that are looking for moving companies. With hundreds of licensed and bonded movers in its online catalog, they have streamlined the searching process into a single, comprehensive quote form. For more information, please visit www.GotMovers.com .

California Pin-up Girls Stump for Ron Paul in 2012

Roderick Kinnison — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:58:09 +0000

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — The "Pin-Ups for Ron Paul" 2012 calendar produced by Los Angeles singer-writer-director Juliet Annerino has arrived. This sexy collection of female activists is the most innovative way to spread the message of presidential candidate Ron Paul!

The calendar (*See NOTE) includes quotes from great statesman, authors and visionaries like Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, Ernest Hemingway, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., along with quotes from Dr. Ron Paul on current and timeless issues.

Twelve women from all across the country are featured; students, writers, artists, and businesswomen, every one an outspoken activist for peace and freedom!

The calendar's creator, Juliet Annerino, explains, "This is a pretty package for a powerful message. Peace + Freedom = Beautiful!"

20 percent of all proceeds go in support of Dr. Paul's run for the presidency in 2012.

The calendar was recently featured on The Colbert Report, Politico.com and the New York Daily News.

Juliet Annerino, along with several of the Los Angeles-based Calendar Girls are hosting a "Holiday Party with the Pin Ups for Ron Paul" free event in Hollywood, Wednesday, November 30, 7 p.m.- 11 p.m. at Cafe Entourage, 1600 Vine St., Los Angeles, CA 90028. They welcome the press for interviews and photos, in the upstairs VIP section.

For ordering info, pictures and video, see: http://www.PinUps4RonPaul.com .

(*NOTE: Independently produced and not affiliated with the official Ron Paul Campaign.)

Adventure Novel Series Concludes with ‘Editor’s Choice’ and ‘Rising Star’ distinctions

Roderick Kinnison — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:47:03 +0000

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — "Questing for Uberjoy" (ISBN: 978-1462029532), a stunning new novel by Konrad Ventana, provides a compelling Journey of Discovery for savvy postmodern readers, revealing vital facets of creativity and achievement through the transformative artistry of literary fiction. This much-anticipated new release has received both "Editor's Choice" and "Rising Star" distinctions.

Completing the series of novels comprising Ventana's award-winning Post-Lux Trilogy (after the light), "Questing for Uberjoy" delivers breathtaking Action-Adventure in a powerful and unforgettable novel. At once exotic, romantic, captivating, and thrilling in its world-shattering dimensions, this monumental work of high-drama is a priceless gem of a novel and a luminous triumph of contemporary fiction. By exploring and, indeed, exposing existential aspects of our allegorical "Inner Dark," Ventana's novels might well carry an FDA-warning label: Caution! Literary Fiction!! Lasting side-effects are likely!!!

Set in the outlandish war-ravaged kingdoms of Nepal and Tibet, "Questing for Uberjoy" is an elevating and life-affirming Journey of Discovery for men and women alike. The Quest comes alive with high-spirited characters, heart-wrenching romance, awe-inspiring scenery, and breath-taking action in a masterful and compelling saga of human aspiration, international intrigue, and high-altitude drama played out upon the "Rooftop of the World" in a bold and daring Special Operations rescue mission.

Excerpt from the Back Cover:

They called her "Uberjoy," but her real name was Joycelyn Eberhard. She was a finalist in the Miss Teen Idaho beauty pageant, but now she's gone missing — in China, no less. Her fiance, Orion, worried when she signed up for the Peace Corps, but he never expected something like this. Her disappearance is shattering to him, so he has no choice but to head overseas and search for the woman he loves. His search takes him to the remote Himalayan Mountains in Nepal and Tibet, where getting help from local authorities is not as easy as he would have hoped. He is forced to seek assistance elsewhere, from intrepid special operations mercenaries and unorthodox mountaineering guides. "Questing for Uberjoy" is a quest for love. It is also a quest for meaning, as Eastern culture surrounds heroic Orion and teaches him more about himself than any experience in America. One moment philosophical and the next filled with extreme danger, it is a story that could change your life and send you on your own heroic quest.

Konrad Ventana's "Questing for Uberjoy" is a dazzling jewel of a novel — a personal treasure to have and to give. Now available as Hardcover, Softcover, and eBook versions from Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, or your preferred bookseller: 978-1-4620-2953-2 (HC ISBN); 978-1-4620-2952-5 (SC ISBN).

About the Author

Konrad Ventana (literally, Bold Counsel through a Window) is an American Author, Professor, Scientist, and Visionary who looks boldly behind the scenes at our modern times and examines the potential for future development. He currently lives in California. Website: http://www.konradventana.com .

Los Angeles regional iPhone and iPad repair service: iBroken Inc. brings the repair to you with new mobile service truck

Roderick Kinnison — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:40:17 +0000

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — iBroken, Inc., the Apple(R) iPhone, iPod and iPad repair company, is proud to announce the launch of its new mobile repair truck division along with a new company website. Based out of Simi Valley, CA, iBroken has expanded operations at its office/warehouse facility and now has the first mobile iProduct repair vehicle successfully servicing the greater Los Angeles area.

"There are competitors in the iProduct repair space, both online and with retail locations, but we are the first to combine mobile repair operations with our mail-in and buy-back programs via 'snail' mail and/or the internet to our warehouse facility," said Brett Shuemaker, iBroken's COO. "In today's mobile world, many customers simply cannot be without their phone for a day or two to send it in for repairs. Our mobile repair truck is the answer."

The iBroken truck comes to you, the customer; and repairs are done on-site, usually in about 20 minutes.

Anyone interested in learning more about the mobile repair truck can follow us on Twitter @iBrokenTruck, or on our website at www.ibroken.com – which has a map that will give you exact truck locations and destinations listed on our calendar.

"Millions are spent every year on iPhone repairs," said Mr. Shuemaker. iBroken is working on grabbing a significant piece of the national repair business. Future plans include increasing the mobile repair truck presence in Los Angeles and expanding throughout the nation via iBroken truck franchises.

iBroken(TM) hits the streets on November 21, 2011 and is easily traceable via Twitter @iBrokenTruck and Facebook/iBroken.

More information: http://www.ibroken.com .