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Pittsburg, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) April 29, 2011

Members of the San Francisco Bay Area business community are invited to participate in the 3rd annual Mega Mixer, Expo and Fundraiser, co-hosted by the Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce. Local businesses can register for the event by the end of the day Friday April 29, and highlight their business, promote their services, and gain exposure at the event on May 5th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.

The Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce is your business advocate. They give you the opportunity to network with other business owners, their staff, and the citizens of Pittsburg. They are there with many avenues to assist you with information you may need to help you and your business grow. The Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce is the best way to get involved with our community, says a member of the Chamber Dr. Ron Quesada DC, of Quesada Chiropractic.

The event will take place at Humphreys on the Delta at 1 Marina Plaza in Antioch. The cost is $50.00 for members and $150.00 for non-members. The combined Chamber Mega-Mixer and Expo Fundraiser will be promoted extensively throughout the Bay Area and is a six Chamber combined effort to support local businesses and gain community exposure while supporting a great cause.

All proceeds from this event will be donated to the American Cancer Society, for the Antioch/Pittsburg Relay for Life team. The estimated attendance for this event is 150 to 300 local businesses, and booth and Expo space is limited on a first come first serve basis. Once businesses have registered, the Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce will send a confirmation email, to solidify their spot at the event.

For more information about registration or the Mega Mixer and Fundraiser, call Monica Couture, Director of Operations at 925-432-7301 or visit them on the web at www.pittsburgchamber.org.

About Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce

The Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary association of business people working to provide the economic and civic viability of our community. The Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce prides itself on leading citizens to the information source they need, when they need it. Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce serves the San Francisco Bay Area communities of Pittsburg.

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BUENOS AIRES (Dow Jones)–Argentina’s shopping center sales rose 30.4% on the year to 1.07 billion pesos ($262 million) in March, the national statistics agency Indec reported Tuesday. …

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A former Tesoro oil company executive has been named as the new commissioner of the state Commerce Department.

Alan Anderson starts the job next week. He was the manager of Tesoro`s Mandan refinery for six years. He was a vice president for development at Tesoro before retiring from the company last year.

Anderson succeeds Shane Goettle, who left earlier this year work as state director for Senator John Hoeven.

Paul Govig has been serving as acting commissioner.

Paul Govig has done an outstanding job for us over a number of years. He is qualified but, as in all of life, we make these choices, there is competition in this world. Al Anderson, we think, brings some exceptional assets to the job, said Gov. Jack Dalrymple.

The governor says Govig will remain with the Commerce Department in his old job as deputy commissioner.

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If youre trying to find ways to save at the pump, consider shopping at your local grocery store or looking for a new car.

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Product Review: TRU-SPEC 24-7 Series shorts, pants, and poloThe TRU-SPEC 24-7 line of clothing is perfect for special unit personnel who routinely keep a lower profile but need maneuverable and durable wear

I recently tested the TRU-SPEC 24-7 9 Shorts, 24-7 Polyester Cotton Zip Off Pants, and the 24-7 Series Short-Sleeve Polo. These products were among the best, most mobile and quietest tactical wear I have tested. Considering the fact that they are lower priced than several other brands, they are easy to recommend.

What we now know as TRU-SPEC evolved from the original ATLANCO company, a leading supplier of personal equipment to troops and purchasers of military-style equipment that has been around since 1950. TRU-SPEC has been around for over a decade, since the company recognized the need for innovative professional wear.

The 24-7 Polyester cotton zip off pant is a trouser which converts to nine-inch shorts just by unzipping the legs. It comes in black or khaki. The shorts come in six colors.

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Newport Beach plastic surgeon Dr. Semira Bayati is now a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), which is the leading professional organization of plastic surgeons certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. With 2,600 members in the United States, Canada, and many other countries around the world, ASAPS is a prestigious organization on the forefront of innovation in cosmetic plastic surgery for procedures such as facelift, body contouring, and breast augmentation.

Newport Beach, CA (PRWEB) April 26, 2011

At her Newport Beach, CA plastic surgery practice, Semira Bayati, MD, FACS is announcing her induction into the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), which is the leading professional organization for board-certified cosmetic plastic surgeons. With over 2,600 members worldwide, ASAPS remains committed to pursuing the latest aesthetic enhancement technology, cutting-edge techniques, public education, and patient advocacy for procedures such as liposuction, tummy tucks, and breast enhancement.

Only about one quarter of all plastic surgeons certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery are members of ASAPS [1], as the standards for membership are extensive. Ultimately, Dr. Bayati says one of the most impressive and informative elements is the fact that ASAPS membership requires a surgeon to be sponsored by two current ASAPS members to ensure that her professional reputation maintains the organizations high standards.

As Dr. Bayati prepares for the ASAPS Aesthetic Meeting 2011, which will be held in Boston from May 6-11, she says she is excited to attend the event this year as a member. She adds that if ASAPS is the leader in plastic surgery worldwide, the annual conference is the nexus of innovation in the field of cosmetic enhancement.

About Dr. Bayati

Semira Bayati, MD, FACS earned her medical degree from the Boston University School of Medicine. She then completed her general and plastic surgery residencies at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, as well as a fellowship at Loma Linda University Medical Center. Dr. Bayati is a member of the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and is a fellow of the America College of Surgeons. She is also Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and regularly publishes in numerous medical journals.

Dr. Bayatis plastic surgery practice is located at 20311 SW Birch St. Ste. 200 in Newport Beach, CA 92660, and can be reached at (949) 756-0400, or found online at www.drbayati.com, or the Cosmetic Surgery Newport Beach – Dr. Bayati Facebook page.

[1] American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery: About ASAPS Members. Retrieved on 4/8/2011 from surgery.org/consumers/about

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Because Dog Wars has players condition dogs to fight, this game may be a virtual training ground for would-be dogfighters. Its timing and message are all wrong, said Wayne Pacelle, Humane Society president.

Kage Games defended its app in a statement:

Remember: It is just a video game. . . . Go complain to someone who cares about Call of Duty, Grand Theft Auto, Weed Farmer, Smoke A Bowl . . . and maybe even Sierras Leisure Suit Larry from 1987.

After serving 18 months in prison on federal charges related to running a dogfighting operation in Virginia, Vick has worked with the Humane Society to share his anti-dogfighting message at many schools.

Vick has been making other video-game news as well. If online voters pick him over Cleveland Browns running back Peyton Hillis, he will be on the cover of Madden NFL 12, the next edition of the hugely popular pro football game. The winner will be announced Wednesday at 4 pm on ESPN.

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Lakewood takes aim at shopping carts, panhandling and graffiti

Lakewood is searching for answers about how to deal with abandoned shopping carts in response to complaints, safety and health concerns, and the awareness that past efforts to get stores to collect their carts have proved unsuccessful. The council discussed the issue last week during a meeting at which it also took up two other common nuisances: aggressive begging and graffiti.

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Do a search on Google for product review sites and you will get over 12 million results. Clearly there is no shortage of sites offering product reviews for every thing from gadgets to toys. However, if you dig deeper into those Google results you will find that many of the product review sites are selling the products that they review and this creates a huge conflict of interest.

DadDoes.Com offers product reviews that are completely honest and unbiased. The product review pledge at Dad Does states that they never accept money for any product review and they also do not make money if you buy the products that they recommend.

We feel the only way to offer objective product reviews is to never charge for product reviews. Once you start charging for product reviews or profiting from the reviews that you write, your reviews start to look like advertisements states Dan Nessel, founder of DadDoes.Com

DadDoes.Com offers a wide range of product reviews in all different categories. Everything from Food to Toys is covered on the site. Recently, Dad Does has been focusing on some interesting toys that they found at Toy Fair 2011.

Mastermind is a classic game that was first released over 40 years ago. Now, Pressman Toy has brought the original Mastermind back and in addition has released Animal Mastermind Towers. DadDoes.Com received samples of both toys and now has a full hands on review at their site.

The Animal Mastermind Towers review includes a video so that readers can see exactly how the game is played. Animal mastermind still involves guessing a code, but the code is now done with animals instead of colored pegs.

We think young kids will really enjoy Animal Mastermind Towers. It is a quick game to learn, but there is still a lot of strategy to keep kids involved. We encourage parents to take a look at our video review so they can decide if this game would appeal to their children states Nessel.

DadDoes.Com will continue to offer a wide range of product reviews over the coming weeks. As the weather turns warmer, look for reviews on outdoor gadgets and games.

About DadDoes.Com

Dad Does is the place where Dads Do Things and Review Things. Founded in September, 2010, by Dan Nessel, DadDoes.Com has already become a destination site for Dads and Moms looking for brutally honest, informative and fun reviews. DadDoes.Com believes that parents care about more than just strollers and baby bottles they dont stop eating, drinking and playing just because they become parents. Dads and Moms do see things through a different lens and DadDoes.Com looks to provide information on everything, through that parent lens.

Keep on reading: Product Review Sites That Focus on Honest Toy Reviews

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WOODRUFF, WI–For roughly two decades, the halls of Howard Young Medical
Center (HYMC) have served as a place for displaying local artists paintings,
drawings, photography, as well as three-dimensional artwork.

Hospital
administration plans to continue that tradition and recently announced that a
role within the hospital volunteer organization has been created to lead in the
coordination of future displays. Christine Alfery, artist and art educator,
recently joined the Auxiliary of Howard Young Medical Center and will serve in
this new role as the Fine Art Chairperson.

As an artist, Alfery has competed across the country and her work has earned
major honors and awards. A frequent visitor to the northwoods, Alfery and her
husband moved to the area roughly two years ago from Madison where she taught
art at the University of Wisconsin.

“We are fortunate to have Christine leading this effort. Her creativity,
energy and expertise will strengthen the ongoing coordination of exhibitions and
education,” stated Laurie Oungst, Vice President of Hospital Operations.
Exhibitions will feature local artists and at times expand to include state and
national artists. Educational programs will include lectures, films, discussion
and guided tours of artists who are featured in the exhibition space.

Thirty artists from the Lakeland area are currently exhibiting their work in
the spring exhibition at the Howard Young Art Gallery. According to Oungst, “The
hospital’s commitment to the visual arts is due – in part – to honoring the
legacy of S. Howard Young and his passion for art as a dealer and collector, as
well as the philosophy that art is central to healing, wellness and quality of
life. We look forward to furthering our commitment as we work with area art
leagues and individual artists into the future.”

The Howard Young Art Gallery is located in the HYMC at 240 Maple Street in
Woodruff, Wisconsin. If you are interested in exhibiting please contact
Christine Alfery at 715-588-7115 or christinealfery@christinealfery.com.

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