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Brooklyn Heights Orthodontist Dr. Ted Rothstein Invited to Attend First Wedding of Same-Sex Partners at Brooklyn City Hall

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Brooklyn, NY (PRWEB) August 02, 2011

New York became the sixth state to legalize same-sex marriage when Gov. Andrew Cuomo on June 24 penned his name on to the bill. 824 lucky couples won a lottery to be the first to say “I do” Sunday, July 24. Dr. Rothstein, who lives and practices nearby since 1976 decided to share in the happiness, and documented for posterity the anticipation and joy at the wedding of Barbara Pilgremto Geraldine Whitsett, and Maira to Marie Garcia.

Dr. Rothstein is a certified Brooklyn Community Access TV producer and his web site and films attest to his many talents including an innate disposition to immediately disarm and befriend people upon meeting them.

Having lived and worked in Brooklyn Heights since 1976 his pleasure and participation in the life of this community makes this neck of the woods his “hood”.

Not on the set more than 10 minutes, he hied himself to the front of the line and there set eyes upon Barbara and Geraldine accompanied by their witness and dearest confidant Barbara. They took his heart in an instant as they professed the love they had for one another. Nothing unusual except for the fact that one of them was 81 and the other 76, and partners for 48 years. Moreover, they had been first on the line since 5 am that morning.

Their story would have ended woefully at the clerk’s desk when Barbara admitted she had forgotten identification. The kind clerk, beside herself, and supporting staff were determined to let nothing mar their very first couples greatest day of joy and with citywide resources at their disposal produced the missing document to heartfelt applause of all those surrounding.

Supreme Court Judge Hon. Robin Garson married them — her first-ever same sex marriage–and with tears in her eyes, and gushing emotion put a blessing on their heads.

Maira and Marie Garcia were not the first in line, but to Dr. Rothstein they were beyond any doubt dressed to show how much this day meant to each other. Spellbound by their sartorial elegance, he could hardly contain his joy when they invited him to accompany them and their family to the courtroom of the Municipal building where they were married by an elated/ minister, proud to officiate at her first legal same-sex nuptial.

View Dr. Ted’s footage of Maira and Marie’s wedding ceremony.

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(Presencia Media 2011) Gunfire by the Texas-Mexico Border: To Serve and Protect

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Laredo, TX (PRWEB) August 02, 2011

Is Mexico Winning the Drug War? In recent months in 2011, Mexico’s drug war has affected some border cities. For instance, in a 2011 news article by internationalnewsdaily.org (Presencia Media) An Unsecured Border: Zapata’s S.O.S. states that Zapata, Texas has had crime crossed over to their community. The news article written by Jesse Castaneda, Jr and Juan Rodriguez reports that assaults, theft, harassment and including a death from Mexico’s troubled situation has had Zapata’s Sheriff Sigi Gonzales and his deputies “on their toes”. “You are living just a few feet from Mexico. You could hear bombs exploding and gun fire,” says Castaneda, publisher of Presencia News. “You think the sheriff shouldn’t be concerned? I think any cautious law enforcement official should be in a state of alert. There is no such think as under-estimating the border situation.”

Meanwhile, about 50 miles away in Laredo, Texas (USA) at a 2011 Webb County Sheriff’s Press Conference, Sheriff Martin Cuellar said he has taken preventive measures by placing security cameras along the river banks and within two months will have a helicopter to patrol the Laredo, Texas and Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico border area. Sheriff Cuellar stated that he is also purchasing air boats in the near future for his deputies so they can patrol the Rio Grande River.

“It is these types of proactive measures that makes Laredo safe. When chief law enforcement official takes a hands-on approach to dealing with Mexico’s border crisis, you got the community more at ease. But it’s easy when you got the money. It’s not that easy for smaller communities like Zapata, Texas. ” Castaneda states. “Also, I’ve heard people say I’ve been to Mexico and nothing happened to me. But have you been to Nuevo, Laredo Tamaulipas? According to local media in Nuevo Laredo they currently they have no ‘police’. Tell the loved ones of those that are missing or that have been murdered that there is nothing to worry. I don’t think you’re going to get a nice response.”

Thousands of people have been killed in Mexico. According to government statistics, the numbers of those who were killed in execution style killings last year was over 30,000. In 2011, the numbers will be staggering. Is Mexico winning the war against the drug cartels?

“I don’t think Mexico will victorious anytime soon, “says Castaneda. “It’s about money. You get paid more in the drug cartel than a regular day-to-day job. Would you rather have fifty dollars a week or five hundred a week? Do the math. Mexico needs to take care of the economy, the drug war and their politics. None of it will come soon.”

For information regarding border stories or comments, contact Presencia News Media at 956-727-0033 or go their website at internationalnewsdaily.org or presencianews.net

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Oceanhouse Media and HarperCollins Children?s Books Announce New Agreement to Bring Additional Berenstain Bears Titles to the App Market

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Encinitas, CA (PRWEB) August 02, 2011

Oceanhouse Media, Inc. and HarperCollins Children?s Books today announce the release of The Berenstain Bears? Bedtime Battle omBook (Oceanhouse Media digital book) for Apple and Android devices. Offered for the introductory price of $ 2.99, the omBook is the first in a series of popular Berenstain Bears titles that will be available for the app market as part of a new licensing agreement between the two publishers.

Oceanhouse Media currently is the digital publisher of 16 other Berenstain Bears omBooks that are part of the faith-based Living Lights series by Zondervan, a division of HarperCollins Publishers.

?The Berenstain Bears omBooks continue to be one of our most beloved app series,? said Michel Kripalani, President of Oceanhouse Media. ?It?s exciting to have the opportunity to expand the number of these treasured books in our omBook collection thanks to our wonderful partnership with HarperCollins Children?s Books.?

In The Berenstain Bears? Bedtime Battle, it?s bedtime for Brother Bear and Sister Bear, but they have other plans in mind. Playing with dinosaurs, having a tea party and getting a piggyback ride from Papa Bear all are great alternatives to going to bed. Once Papa Bear announces that it?s bedtime, the great bedtime battle begins!

?Stan and Jan Berenstains? hallmark illustrations come to life in this omBook adaptation,? said Susan Katz, President and Publisher of HarperCollins Children?s Books. ?Oceanhouse Media has a great track record of providing quality book apps that are respectful to the original content of the Berenstains. We look forward to expanding the line of omBooks with them to include many popular Berenstain Bears titles that families have come to love over the years.?

Aimed for readers ages three to seven, The Berenstain Bears? Bedtime Battle features three options: Auto Play (geared toward younger readers), which plays like a movie by automatically reading and turning pages; Read To Me, which allows users to listen to the narrated story with words highlighted as they are read; and Read It Myself, which lets users read the book in its traditional format. Special features include original artwork, the option to touch any word to have it spoken, word highlighting, professional audio narration and scene-by-scene custom background audio. In addition, words zoom up when pictures are touched, further enhancing the reading experience for young children.

About Oceanhouse Media, Inc.

Creators of the award-winning Dr. Seuss book apps, Oceanhouse Media, Inc. is a leading publisher of more than 240 mobile apps for iOS (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch), Android and NOOK Color devices. The company was founded in early 2009 by Michel Kripalani, a veteran of the video gaming industry. Thirteen of the company?s apps have reached the number one spot within their categories on Apple?s App Store. In addition, Google has selected the company as one of its Top Developers, a designation granted to only 150 groups worldwide.

Oceanhouse Media’s corporate focus is to uplift, educate and inspire through technology. For more information, visit http://www.oceanhousemedia.com. Follow the company at http://www.facebook.com/OceanhouseMedia and http://twitter.com/OceanhouseMedia.

About HarperCollins Children?s Books

HarperCollins Children?s Books is one of the leading publishers of children?s books. Respected worldwide for its tradition of publishing quality, award-winning books for young readers, HarperCollins is home to many timeless treasures?Charlotte?s Web, The Chronicles of Narnia, Goodnight Moon, Where the Sidewalk Ends, the Ramona series, Where the Wild Things Are; and popular new classics?The Graveyard Book, A Series of Unfortunate Events, Warriors, and Fancy Nancy. Consistently at the forefront of digital innovation, HarperCollins Children?s Books delights young readers through engaging storytelling in all formats, including ebooks and apps. HarperCollins Children?s Books is a division of HarperCollins Publishers, one of the leading English-language publishers in the world and a subsidiary of News Corporation (NASDAQ: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV). Headquartered in New York, HarperCollins has publishing groups in the US, Canada, the UK, Australia/New Zealand, and India. You can visit HarperCollins Children?s Books at http://www.harpercollinschildrens.com and HarperCollins Publishers at http://www.harpercollins.com.

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FaceLube Best Skin Care For Men, Antioch Meineke & O?Reilly Auto Parts Support Cheerleading Team for Disadvantaged Girls

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Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) August 02, 2011

FaceLube Best Skin Care For Men, Meineke Car Care Antioch and O?Reilly Auto Parts Antioch came together to support the Bay Point All-Stars Cheerleading Team as part of a community appreciation day. The day-long event featured free BBQ, raffles for FaceLube?s best skin care for men and face cream products, Meineke oil changes, O?Reilly car care packages, and cheer routines by the Bay Point All-Stars Cheerleaders.

Founded by Jamie and Maryann Plotnick, the Bay Point All-Stars Cheerleading Team is comprised of girls age 5-18. The only qualifications are good grades and good communication skills. No girl is turned away due to body shape, or income. There are currently 75 girls from an equal ethnic mix of white, African American and Spanish descent, and are divided into five teams which compete at different cheer levels. In 2009, the All-Stars took 2nd place at the Nationals in Las Vegas, but missed the last two years due to the lack of funds.

The girls are from a variety of backgrounds. Many are from low-income and single parent families, as well as families who lost their homes and are living in garages. One is the daughter of a single mother who is an Army veteran injured over a year ago while deplored overseas and has yet to receive benefits. Some of the girls are from loving and modest families, whose parents encourage them to look out for their less fortunate team mates and help support each other.

Many other girls have a story to tell and the tales aren?t pretty. The squad is a way for them to escape the hardships of home. One girl?s father is a drug addict and she?s determined not to follow his example. She relies on the team for stability and moral support. Several are in foster care. One was beaten and raped in school.

?She was withdrawn and anti-social when she first joined,? said Coach Jamie Plotnick. ?Now, she?s a vibrant young woman with a dazzling smile. I can?t take away her pain, but I can help her regain her trust in people and give her something to look forward to in life.?

The All-Stars are supported by local grants and donations, but have seen them diminish as a result of the housing crisis and budget cuts. The Plotnick’s daughter, Tessie, a high school sophomore and team captain, maintains the team?s website so that money could go toward the squad. The girls aren?t relying on hand-outs and grants this year. While many of the older girls already work to supplement their family?s income and still keep up their grades, they are determined to raise their own funds toward the cost of attending the Nationals in early 2012, by selling funnel cakes and car washes on weekends at facilities donated by local businesses like Meineke Car Care Antioch.

?This community has seen its share of hardship from the housing crisis, but the All-Stars are our daughters and we have to take care of our own. The team might be lacking in funds, but when they?re out there competing, they carry with them the pride of the whole community,? says T.J. Maran, Manager of Meineke Car Care Antioch.

The community supports the team?s aspirations and gives what it can, but the cost of competition is high. The team needs sponsors for uniforms and transportation. Even tickets that enable them to compete can cost up to $ 250 per girl. On the All-Stars? wish list are a used van and an enclosed trailer to transport equipment.

?Small local charities like the All-Stars are tiny, but their hearts are no less golden than their big city counterparts,? says FaceLube masculine men?s skin care and anti-aging products founder, Candace Chen. ?We want to give small local charities like the All-Stars a level playing field. They can?t compete for funding with major charities, because they are not known outside their local communities. They need media exposure, a little luck and a break and FaceLube is proud to help tell their story. If you are a small, local charity with a story to tell, FaceLube would love to hear from you.?

In the meantime, those who would like to help send the All-Stars to the Nationals, can contact the team through their website, or make a purchase through FaceLube.com. FaceLube is donating 20% of the proceeds from sales on FaceLube.com with the promo code ? ALLSTARS. The same code will also take 25% off and free shipping on purchase of all premium FaceLube kits including top face cream for men Germany kit, best face cream Camelot kit, and best men?s skin care ArtSciMEN kit. See FaceLube Promotions & Coupons page for details.

About FaceLube – FaceLube USA is a distributor of high performance masculine men?s grooming, the best skin care for men and the best face cream products. FaceLube was founded by Candace Chen, a small business advocate and 20-year veteran of the automotive industry. Ms. Chen?s volunteer work includes helping to level the playing field abroad for small American manufacturers. Her company is an equipment supplier to many of the top names in the industry. Among her many honors, she is an appointed trade policy advisor on SMEs (Small & Medium Sized Enterprises) to two cabinet level officials – the U.S. Secretary of Commerce and the U.S. Trade Representative. Ms. Chen is a Next Generation member of the Pacific Council on International Policy, the western affiliate of the Council on Foreign Relations.

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Elvis Week Photo News Alert August 9-16

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Memphis, Tenn. (PRWEB) August 02, 2011

As part of the celebration of the 55th anniversary of Elvis in 1956 and the commemoration of the 34th anniversary of his passing, Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. (EPE) is hosting an exciting lineup of events for Elvis Week 2011 held at Graceland in Memphis, Tenn. Coming up August 9-16, Elvis Week is an annual, multi-day gathering of friends and fans from around the world celebrating Elvis? life and legacy. This year marks the 55th anniversary of many Elvis firsts, including his first RCA single and national hit, “Heartbreak Hotel,” his first movie, “Love Me Tender,” and his first television appearances. The annual, multi-day gathering of friends and fans from around the world celebrating Elvis? life and legacy draws 30,000 to 40,000 people from all over the world to Memphis.

Tuesday, August 9

Rock ?n? Roll Anniversary Concert at Levitt Shell

8:00 p.m. Levitt Shell, Overton Park

The Levitt Shell at Overton Park will have a special kick-off event for Elvis Week that commemorates the performance by Elvis Presley that many historians now consider to be the first live rock ?n? roll concert. Also included will be a celebration of Memphis? relationship with Liverpool led by British musician and original Beatles drummer Pete Best and his band. Hosted by Elvis? close friend George Klein, in addition to Best performers will include the Rock N? Sunabillys featuring J.M. Van Eaton and Travis Wammack, Sonny Burgess and more.

Wednesday, August 10

Club Elvis

8:00 p.m. ? 12:00 Midnight Elvis Presley Car Museum, Graceland Plaza

A disc jockey spins Elvis records for fans to get into the Elvis Week spirit.

Midnight Southern Breakfast

11:59 p.m. ? 1:30 a.m. Chrome Grille Restaurant, Graceland Plaza

Following Club Elvis, fans are invited next door to the Chrome Grille Restaurant for a midnight Southern breakfast.

Thursday, August 11

Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Meet ‘n’ Greet

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Memphis Hard Rock Caf

New Original eBook App takes the Family eBook to a New Level

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Baltimore, MD (PRWEB) August 02, 2011

KneeBouncers.com has announced the release of Who Says Moo, the first ebook app from the creators of the popular toddler?s web site. The dynamic interactive ebook invites toddlers to explore a variety of animals on a farm and discover the sounds they make. Colorful illustrations and clever animations engage and entertain toddlers and preschoolers. Parents and family members will love the voice recording feature making them the narrator of the story.

Who Says Moo combines the iPad?s touchscreen abilities with fun animations and sounds and fully utilizes the tablet?s technology with a voice recording feature that creates a unique experience that will delight the whole family. ?We created this ebook to teach young children about all the different sounds of farm animals. Kids love the sing-song repetition of the story and the fun animations. Parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles love being the narrator for the story. The personalized narrator creates a magical experience for the child,? explains author/illustrator Punch Robinson.

?We are pushing the boundaries of what is expected from an eBook app experience and we have a feeling that this app will resonate beyond the preschool set and older siblings will love it as well,? says co-creator Kurt Dommermuth.

Features:

Voice recording. User can be the narrator with voice recording feature.
Read to me with 7 year old narrator.
Read along. Read it to your child or let older children read it themselves.
15 pages of fun animated farm animals.
Real sounds. Last page has ?touch and hear? feature where the child can hear the real sounds of the animals.
Rhythmic story. Auditory training with ?sing-song? repetition keeps even the youngest child engaged and laughing along.

Why kids/parents/grandparents/aunts/uncles will love Who Says Moo?

Kids will learn a variety of farm animals and their sounds.
Kids will love the bright colors and the fun animations.
Kids will love the ?touch and hear? page to hear the real animal sounds.
Parents will love the voice recording feature.
Grandparents/aunts/uncles/etc will love being able to narrate a bedtime story to always be there with their loved one.

The KneeBouncers.com?s Who Says Moo? is now available for $ 2.99 on the iPad, and soon for the Android markets. http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/who-says-moo/id452079494?ls=1&mt=8

Founded in 2002, KneeBouncers.com, (http://www.kneebouncers.com/) has been creating and developing games for the ittiest of the bittiest. On their website there are over 20 games and more volume sets apps are planned to launch this year. Over the Moon Apps (http://www.overthemoonapps.com/) was founded in 2011 by the creators of KneeBouncers.com, the company is developing educational apps for kids on the iOS and Android platforms.

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Boston-Based Trumpeter/Composer Daniel Rosenthal Debuts With ‘Lines,’ Sept. 13

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Richmond, CA (PRWEB) August 02, 2011

Boston-based trumpeter and composer Daniel Rosenthal is a fresh, imaginative new name on the contemporary acoustic jazz scene. His debut CD, “Lines,” is set for September 13 release on his American Melody Records label.

Rosenthal was mentored by legendary saxophonist Steve Lacy while studying at the New England Conservatory of Music, and is the son of acclaimed bluegrass singer/songwriter and string player Phil Rosenthal. He is an artist with a unique, engaging vision and is the latest rising jazz star to emerge from the storied ranks of Boston?s Either/Orchestra.

“Lines’” open-minded, deeply musical approach brings to mind a range of sounds, from Ornette Coleman?s revolutionary 1959 quartet to expansive post/bop moods by Lacy. Rosenthal?s quartet?singing-toned, lyrical alto saxophonist Rick Stone, supple bassist Kendall Eddy, and texturally acute drummer Austin McMahon are the members?explores inspired material that maintains a deft balance between freedom and structure.

?I?m definitely influenced by Ornette?s writing and his quartet,? says Rosenthal, whose pleasingly burnished tone has both warmth and punch. ?But I also like to write tunes with chords for this configuration. Without a pianist or guitarist laying down the harmony, you have more freedom even if you?re staying within the harmonies.?

Rosenthal composed and arranged most of the pieces on “Lines,” which he also produced. He clearly shares Coleman?s gift for flowing melodic invention. For example, there?s ?Subo,? a slippery calypso that feels like a joyous missive from a Coleman Caribbean holiday. And the aptly chosen title track reveals Rosenthal?s love of long, unexpectedly twisting melodies

WinkBall.com Speak to Fans and Top DJ Acts at Premier Dance Music Festival Global Gathering 2011

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(PRWEB) August 02, 2011

Playing host to some of the dance scene?s top musical acts,Global Gathering is one of the UK?s top festivals this summer. Enjoyed by thousands of dance and dub-step enthusiasts in the country surroundings of Stratford Upon-Avon, Global Gathering is considered a must for dance music fans with its ability to connect fans and bring them closer through the power of its music.

Capturing all the excitement, passion and joy as it happened from the fans was none other than WinkBall.com, the UK?s no.1 video website. With their exciting and revolutionary video coverage, WinkBall created a unique video snap shot of Global Gathering that told the story of the festival from the viewpoint of the fans. Through the emotive power of online video, WinkBall and its video coverage were able to create an insightful look into Global Gathering and discover what makes it such a fantastic festival for fans. Speaking to the many thousands of festival goers who came out to Global Gathering and experience everything it had to offer, WinkBall gave these keen festival goers the opportunity to express themselves and share their passion for the Global Gathering Festival.

Speaking to every type of fan at Global Gathering 2011, WinkBall and its coverage at Global Gathering has created a unique yet wide spectrum of Global Gathering opinion and has been produced in one of the most relatable and easily accessible forms of information: video.

In addition to fans, WinkBall.com also spoke to a host of top dance acts who were playing at the Global Gathering Festival. Talking to acts the likes of DJ Yasmin, beat box sensation Beardyman, UK producer/DJ Doorly, house and dub step duo Roska and Jamie George and Dutch house producer Fedde Le Grand: WinkBall captured their own take on the UK?s premier dance festival, Global Gathering, and found out from them what they loved about Global Gathering.

Top DJ act Yasmin commented on how massive a festival Global Gathering is and how privileged she was to be at the festival:

?It?s one of the biggest dance festivals going and it?s just a pleasure to be a part of it?.

WinkBall and its fantastic online video coverage has tapped into the spirit and captured the real meaning of the Global Gathering Festival, through speaking to the people who make it the event that it is: the fans.

WinkBall captured the passion of Global Gathering from its many fans through the emotive power of online video. With the festival season set to continue, WinkBall promise to capture every sight and sound in this the festival summer.

To see just some of WinkBall?s fantastic coverage of the Global Gathering Festival 2011, go to the following links:

http://www.winkball.com/walls/mJCSekQp9xSZ/global-gathering-friday-part-1

http://www.winkball.com/walls/Q9yn7NrZv8rs/global-gathering-saturday-part-1

Notes to Editors:

About WinkBall

WinkBall is the British video network that specialises in capturing the public?s passion at events – as they happen – and providing vox-pop and video services to clients worldwide.

Now the UK?s no. 1 video website, WinkBall?s interactive Video Walls, Blogs, Forums and Messaging technologies create the ultimate online presence by engaging with the people who truly matter. This provides a dynamic, mass media, social and participatory experience to connect with the public and targeted communities. Services include vox-pop creation, consumer interviewing, market research, event coverage, video reporter hire, and business and product videos.

Featured on the BBC, CNN, CNBC, Sky News and many more, WinkBall were also nominated finalists in the PR Week Awards 2010 and the CIPR Excellence Awards, 2010.

The technology was designed and built in London in 2005 as a quintessentially British collaboration between academic inventiveness (Goldsmiths, University of London) and commercial endeavour. Co-founded by Dr James Ohene-Djan and Duncan Barclay and launched 18 months ago, WinkBall.com has had nearly 35 million hits (about 1.25 million regular viewers per month) and has a growth rate of 25% per month.

Contact WinkBall:

Info(at)winkball(dot)com

Embrace Your Natural Beauty! Love Your Natural Hair with Ten Tips and Free Products Every Day of August from CurlyNikki.com & NaturallyCurly.com

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Austin, TX (PRWEB) August 03, 2011

Curlies can celebrate their natural beauty this month with prizing every day! Naturals can enter each day to have a chance to win more than $ 6,000 in fabulous curl-specific prizes and be entered to win a grand prize to attend a meet-up with CurlyNikki in New York City!

CurlyNikki.com was created to serve as an online ?hair therapy session? for those struggling to embrace their naturally curly hair. It not only serves as an educational tool, but also as a platform for naturals to share their experiences, frustrations and triumphs of being naturally beautiful.

In its quest to help naturals embrace their natural beauty, CurlyNikki is launching 31 Days of Natural Beauty in August:http://www.naturallycurly.com/31-days-of-natural-beauty. Each day, readers can enter to win products from some of the top natural brands, including Kinky-Curly, Jane Carter, Karen?s Body Beautiful, Carol?s Daughter, Hair Rules and Ojon. One grand-prize winner will receive a Mizani Ultimate NYC Getaway and be flown to New York City to meet Nikki and be a VIP guest at the CurlyNikki meet-up. The grand-prize winner will also receive celebrity treatment while in New York that includes having their hair styled by Mizani?s celebrity stylist, dinner with Nikki and a featured story on CurlyNikki.com and NaturallyCurly.com.

?If you’re not feeling your hair, you’re not feeling yourself…? says Nikki Walton, creator/editor of CurlyNikki.com. ?My mission with my blog is to provide balance between physical beauty and personal esteem in a way that defies societal norms?providing Hair Therapy to achieve real hair, real beauty and real self-esteem! This giveaway is the perfect extension to help women embrace their natural beauty.?

About the Contest

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31 Days of Natural Beauty Giveaway participants must register here to win: http://www.naturallycurly.com/31-days-of-natural-beauty. The giveaway begins August 1, 2011, at 12:00 a.m. CST and ends August 31, 2011, at 11:59 p.m. CST. Only online entries will be accepted. No purchase is necessary to enter or win.

A big part of loving your natural hair is knowing how to care for it, so CurlyNikki.com has complied a list of ten natural beauty tips for happy and healthy hair.

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