Dallas, TX (Vocus/PRWEB) November 29, 2010
Statistics from the Obesity Society show that of the 17 million Americans diagnosed with diabetes, 90% have Type II, which is typically linked to obesity and physical inactivity. This November is American Diabetes Month
(PRWEB) September 26, 2002
Orlando, Fla) Lou Pearlmans TCTalent, the worlds largest scouting company, is making waves and breaking new records. The Orlando-based company, which produced the first-ever floating model search aboard a Carnival Cruise ship last spring, has completely booked the Club Med in Cancun, Mexico, taking over the resort this October for a fiesta-themed Superstar Search South-of-the-Border (co-sponsored by Coty Cosmetics)!
Producer John Daly (Terminator, Platoon, The Last Emperor), who recently inked a digital production deal with Trans Continental, will select contestants for roles in upcoming feature films produced by his company, Miracle Entertainment. Modeling contestants will compete for ALL-EXPENSES-PAID trips to compete in the prestigious LA Look Model Search finals next year in New York City, modeling opportunities with Trans Continental promotional campaigns, and an award for best runway model, and another will win an editorial slot in Industry Magazine. Additionally, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders will hold a special audition for next years squad. Coty, which markets a Club Med co-branded new fragrance, My Ocean, will also participate by selecting a male and female winner for the Cotys Most Photogenic award.
Lou Pearlman, Chairman of the Board for Trans Continental Talent, is scheduled to attend and participate in the opening ceremonies. Joey Sculthrope, star of the ABC Family hit movie Longshot, Latin sensation C-Notes David Perez, and Matthew and Gunner Nelson, collectively know as Nelson, are among the celebrities scheduled to appear.
There will be two separate searches held at the resort, Oct 2 – 8, with over 1000 international contestants traveling to Mexico for the search. This is a tremendous effort, organizationally, admits Trans Continental CEO, Mark Tolner. And of course we want to produce another really smashing event that is both an opportunity for talent and a memorable vacation, much like our shipboard search.
The companys cruise/search held last April attracted more than 1,000 gorgeous contestants who sailed to the Bahamas with popstar Willa Ford, the events emcee. Agency response was overwhelming, with many models from the cruise already having been signed by agencies hired for prestigious modeling jobs via the event. For example, Juliana Gelden, native of Casper, Wyoming, has relocated to New York upon signing with IKON Model Management. She has already gone to castings for Maxim Magazine, Dolce and Gabbana, Abercrombie and Fitch, and booked a Glamour Magazine fashion show in the Hamptons.
Top winners Anne Elizabeth of Detroit and David McClung of San Marcos, Texas, walked away with the top prizes, a combined $ 150,000 in multi-year contracts. Anne Elizabeth recently signed with ID Model Management for New York representation and has already shot for Marie Claire Magazine, who cast her from a callback on the cruise.
There is really no one better at discovering and showcasing new talent than Trans Continental, said Erin Lundgren events director of New York Models. They worked with Trans Continental on this years LA Look Model Search, the countrys most prestigious nationwide model search with an impressive 8-year history of finding top new talent. We will definitely be there in Mexico and know it will be another first-class opportunity to find the best new faces in the world.
More than 50 top agencies and casting directors are expected to judge the Club Med event, including Wilhelmina, Click, Abrams Artists, and casting directors from MTV, VH1, Walt Disney, and more.
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SAN ANTONIO, TX (PRWEB) December 17, 2004
He likes his wings, he likes them messy, and he likes them hot. That is why Charles Loflin opened his 11th Wingstop in San Antonio on December 2, with another in the works.
Ive just got to have that barbeque flavor, he said. Im a big fan of the product.
Six years ago, Loflin, with his franchisee group CNL Wings VII, Inc., was the first person to take the Wingstop brand out of Dallas, an endeavor that has served him well.
The store, located at 2911 West Ave. in the Basse-West Shopping Center, is in a market Loflin felt was underdeveloped prior to his arrival.
Through our first full week of business, the store is doing remarkably well, he said. The area we are in is experiencing tremendous growth.
While his favorite flavor remains original hot, Loflin was one of the first to feature the brands newest flavor, Hickory Smoked, as well as their most recent side item: cold slaw. All Wingstops will have the products in their restaurants by mid-December.
Wingstops are open from 4:00 p.m. to midnight Monday through Thursday, and from 11:00 a.m. to midnight on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Orders can be phoned in to the new location at 210-314-4000.
The chain offers restaurants with a nostalgic, aviation-themed atmosphere where the sole focus is on chicken wings. Wingstop features eight proprietary wing flavors, including Original Hot, Cajun, Atomic, Mild, Teriyaki, Lemon Pepper, Hawaiian Barbeque and Garlic Parmesan. The wings are always made-to-order and served steaming-hot. Customers also choose from homemade side dishes: fresh-cut seasoned fries, bourbon baked beans, pearl potato salad, vegetable sticks, rolls and assorted dipping sauces.
Wingstop has opened 205 restaurants and has over 176 under development in 26 states and consistently tops industry growth rankings. This July, Wingstop was ranked number four in Restaurants & Institutions Top 400 Sales-Growth Leaders (the only wing chain in the top ten). Also in July, Wingstop ranked number seven in Restaurant Business Top 50 Growth Chains (ranked by percentage increase in units) and number three in their list of chains by increase in average unit volume. Troy Aikman, former Dallas Cowboy and Super Bowl MVP, signed on as the chains national spokesman in 2003.
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Lufkin, (PRWEB) January 14, 2005
The idea to open a Wingstop was spearheaded by their son Matthew, who after graduating from Baylor University found the job market was less than stable. After searching the web for possible ways to go into business on his own, he brought the Wingstop proposal to his parents.
A contract grower for Pilgrims Pride, Jerry liked the fast-growing chains concept, sold his chicken farms and invested in a franchise. After investigating their options in Longview and Tyler, the Wards decided Lufkin was a perfect fit for their first store.
Wingstop is a rapidly expanding business that we thought we would enjoy, Jerry said. Lufkin doesnt have a place like this, and if we can survive this one, we plan to look at opening locations in Mt. Pleasant or Nacogdoches.
Ward said that since opening two weeks ago, business has gone much better than expected.
We are selling out of everything, he said. We are completely out of the new cole slaw and dinner rolls, and we are going through a gallon of the cheese sauce every day. We cant keep things on the shelves!
Wingstops are open from 4:00 p.m. to midnight Monday through Thursday, and from 11:00 a.m. to midnight on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Orders can be phoned in to the new location at 936-639-9464.
The chain offers restaurants with a nostalgic, aviation-themed atmosphere where the sole focus is on chicken wings. Wingstop features nine proprietary wing flavors, including Original Hot, Cajun, Atomic, Mild, Teriyaki, Lemon Pepper, Hawaiian, Garlic Parmesan, and our brand new Hickory Barbeque. The wings are always made-to-order and served steaming-hot. Customers also choose from homemade side dishes: fresh-cut seasoned fries, bourbon baked beans, pearl potato salad, creamy cole slaw, vegetable sticks, rolls and assorted dipping sauces.
Wingstop has opened 209 restaurants and has over 176 under development in 26 states and consistently tops industry growth rankings. This July, Wingstop was ranked number four in Restaurants & Institutions Top 400 Sales-Growth Leaders (the only wing chain in the top ten). Also in July, Wingstop ranked number seven in Restaurant Business Top 50 Growth Chains (ranked by percentage increase in units) and number three in their list of chains by increase in average unit volume. Troy Aikman, former Dallas Cowboy and Super Bowl MVP, signed on as the chains national spokesman in 2003.
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Dallas, TX (PRWEB) April 28, 2005
Jim Flynn, Wingstop CEO, announced today the chains honorees from its 2005 national convention. Each honoree received a Golden Goose representing the chains mascot. The goose has long been the chains mascot, chosen because geese fly together in unison, should one fall out of order, the others pick up the pace. A symbol of the companys unity, the goose debuted for the first time in the form of an oscar-type award at this years convention.
Rex Heckleman, who has been a part of Wingstop from the very beginning and instrumental in developing the brand and several of its proprietary recipes, received a Golden Goose for the Lifetime Achievement award.
Im glad theyve developed the Golden Goose award, said Heckleman. Not only is it something to be proud of and display in your store, but it reminds us all of the team work involved in this business and the fact that we have a golden business here. When we do our jobs right, our stores do lay golden eggs.
A celebration of a momentous year, Wingstops 2005 convention concluded last week. The chain took a look back at 2004, a year in which Wingstop was recognized for their quality product. Wingstop was ranked the no. 1 Chicken Wing Chain by Entrepreneur magazine and also took first place for its Extra Hot Sauce, Atomic, at the National Buffalo Wing Festival.
We are very proud of what weve been able to accomplish together with our brand partners, said Flynn. We plan to maintain this momentum as we move into new markets across the U.S. this year.
Nick Nardello of Elmwood Park, Ill. was honored as the Single Unit Operators of the Year, and Steve Fortunato and Gary Henderson in Augusta, Ga. received the Multi Unit Operators of the Year award.
The Top Sales for 2004 award went to Charles Loflin of San Antonio, Texas. Todd Murrahs Garland, Texas locations came in second, and Lela Nauls in San Antonio came in third.
Danny Patel in Long Beach, Calif. won Highest % Sales Increase and Highest $ Sales Increase.
Henry Van in Houston, Texas won the Mystery Shopper award, an award in which franchisee stores were secretly shopped multiple times over a six month period. Van received a $ 5,000 vacation package.
Wingstop Ambassador awards went to Deborah Brown, Paul Leonard and Todd Metten. Additionally, Charles Loflin and Todd Murrah became members of the Million Dollar Club. The Houston Wingslingers were named Advertising Co-op of the Year for the second year in a row. Vendor of the Year went to Renfro Foods, Inc.
Wingstop has 400 restaurants either open or under development in 25 states and consistently tops industry growth rankings. This July, Wingstop was ranked number four in Restaurants & Institutions Top 400 Sales-Growth Leaders (the only wing chain in the top ten). Also in July, Wingstop ranked number seven in Restaurant Business Top 50 Growth Chains (ranked by percentage increase in units) and number three in their list of chains by increase in average unit volume. Troy Aikman, former Dallas Cowboy and Super Bowl MVP, signed on as the chains national spokesman in 2003.
For more information on Wingstop, visit http://www.wingstop.com.
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(PRWEB) August 12, 2005
Grammy winning Reggae/Pop superstar Shaggy, actress Jill Marie Jones and actor/producer Bryce Wilson to host Pure Records launch event during MTV Video Music Awards weekend.
Internationally acclaimed reggae superstar Shaggy will host the Pure Records VMA launch party on Saturday August 27th at Amika Night Club on South Beach (http://www.amikamiami.com). Joining Shaggy as hosts are actress Jill Marie Jones and actor producer Bryce Wilson. The red carpet launch party is being produced to bring awareness to Pure Records/Pure Entertainment, a newly formed independent music imprint designed to establish the various musical talents that resides in the South Florida area. There will an eclectic array of dancers and models along with a special performance by the first artist signed to the label, R&B sensation Natasha Watkins aka Nasha pronounced (Nay-sha). Doors for this event opens at 10pm with red carpet and celebrity appearances taking place from 11-12pm. Invited celebrities from the music, sports and entertainment industries include super producers Cool and Dre, rapper Fat Joe, Kevin Carter of the Dolphins, boxer Shannon Briggs, model Tyson Beckford and singer Mario Winans. Music provided by celebrity Dj Biz Markie.
Shaggy has been an international pop star for almost 15 years to date. In 1993 he released his debut album Pure Pleasure and the hit single Oh Carolina became one of the biggest hits in U.K history and went on to top the charts in 9 other countries. In 1996 he released Boombastic and gained the attention of the American audience. The platinum certified album earned him a Grammy for best reggae album while the title track top Billboards Reggae, Rap, and R&B charts. Shaggy is currently putting the finishing touches on his next album Clothes Drop set to be released September 20. The single Wild 2nite featuring G-Unit Olivia is currently impacting radio across the country.
Jill Marie Jones is best known for her role as Tony Childs on the hit UPN series, Girlfriends. Prior to co-starring on the popular T.V show, Jill was a cheerleader for the Dallas Cowboys and the Dallas Mavericks. In 2002 she was the feature cover girl in King Magazine.
Bryce Wilson was part of the dynamic R&B group Groove Theory and recently played in the movie Beauty Shop starring Queen Latifah. Aside from acting, Bryce is also a producer and is President/Co-Founder of Czar Entertainment, a music management company that manages the artist such as the Game and Mario Winans. In 2002, Bryce partnered with Vibe to host Weekend Vibe on the Heritage network. He also has appeared in other feature films such as hair show starring MoNique and Trois starring Kenya Moore and Gary Dourdan.
The Pure Records Label launch party is being produced by Genesis Marketing and Promotions, LLC (http://www.genesismp.com) and Tony Guerra and the Amika Family. It is being sponsored in part by Czar Entertainment (http://www.czar-ent.com) Ketel One Vodka (http://www.ketelone.com), Closer Magazine (http://www.closermagazine.com), Celsius Energy Drink (http://www.drinkcelsius.com), Red Distribution (http://www.redmusic.com). Cocoa Chic Clothing (http://www.cocoachic.com) and Vitamin Water (http://www.vitaminwater.com). For more information on Amika please call 305-534-1499. For on this event and to secure media credentials, please contact Genesis Marketing and Promotions at 954-596-1418
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(PRWEB) November 9, 2005
Steve Fortunato may have stopped flying P-3s in 1998, but his love for aviation has extended into his professional life. Fortunato is a multi-store operator for Wingstop, a nostalgic, aviation-themed chicken-wing restaurant, and opened a Jacksonville location in the Highland Square Shopping Center at 1010 Dunn Ave., Suite 900-02 (behind Blockbuster) on Sept. 7.
?I have a lot of history in Jacksonville,? said Fortunato. ?I was stationed here while flying P-3s for the Navy and it?s great to be back. Jacksonville is experiencing tremendous growth right now, especially in the Northeast corridor, making now a great time to open a Wingstop.?
Steve Fortunato and business partner, Kevin Hodes, also own Wingstops in Asheville and Charlotte, N.C.
?We?re excited about this location. Our customers have been coming back frequently and raving about the freshness of our wings and unique sauces,? said Fortunato.
The Jacksonville Wingstop is open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Friday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to midnight. Orders can be phoned in at (904) 757-8700.
Wingstop offers restaurants with a nostalgic, aviation-themed atmosphere where the sole focus is on chicken wings. The chain features nine proprietary wing flavors, including Original Hot, Cajun, Atomic, Mild, Teriyaki, Lemon Pepper, Hawaiian, Garlic Parmesan and our brand new Hickory Smoked BBQ. The wings are always made-to-order and served steaming hot. Customers also choose from homemade side dishes: fresh-cut seasoned fries, bourbon baked beans, pearl potato salad, creamy cole slaw, vegetable sticks, rolls and assorted dipping sauces.
Wingstop has more than 400 restaurants either open or under development in 25 states and consistently tops industry growth rankings. In 2004, Wingstop was ranked the number one chicken wing chain by Entrepreneur magazine and number four in Restaurants & Institutions? Top 400 Sales-Growth Leaders (the only wing chain in the top ten). In July 2005, Wingstop ranked number 13 in Restaurant Business? Top 50 Growth Chains (ranked by percentage increase in units) and was named Festival Favorite restaurant at the National Buffalo Wing Festival. Troy Aikman, former Dallas Cowboy and three-time Super Bowl champion, signed on as the chain?s national spokesman in 2003.
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King Of Prussia, PA (PRWEB) May 29, 2006
Todd Cardin of Specialty Answering Service has announced the companies policy of fax solicitation. The practice of advertising goods or services through unsolicited faxes has been illegal since 1991, but a multi-million dollar industry in mass faxing nonetheless continued to send unsolicited faxes on behalf of its clients.
In 1999, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced it had received nearly 1,300 complaints from consumers about unsolicited faxes. As a result, the FCC declared that it would step-up enforcement of the law and educate consumers about their rights under the law. The efforts appear to be bearing fruit. During recent years, the FCC, state attorney generals, and consumer groups have initiated litigation against companies engaged in mass faxing of unsolicited advertising, resulting in some large verdicts and settlements.
The FCC imposed a $ 1.1 million fine against 21st Century Fax for willful and repeated violations of the law. In 1999, the Dallas Cowboys had to pay $ 1.73 million to settle a class action suit over violation of the law. And a Hooters restaurant in Augusta, Georgia had nearly $ 12 million in damages assessed against it. This should send a message to companies considering advertising through unsolicited faxes.
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), 47 U.S.C. section 277, prohibits unsolicited fax advertisements. The federal law also applies to automated telephone dialing systems and prerecorded voice messages. Damages are a minimum of $ 500 per fax and if the violation is willful, the damages can be up to $ 1,500 per fax. A court has held that a company cannot avoid the effect of the law by initiating the fax from outside the United States. Most Federal Circuit Courts have ruled that private lawsuits can only be brought in state court and subject to the consent of the state. However, state attorney generals can enforce the law in federal court. The Federal Communications Commission also can bring actions for enforcement. Remedies can include both monetary damages and injunctions against future unsolicited faxes. Not only can the fax sender be cited, but the entity transmitting the fax can be cited as well if the transmitter has ?a high degree of involvement or actual notice of an illegal use and has failed to take steps to prevent such transmissions.?
Not all unsolicited faxes are prohibited by the law. The key is whether the unsolicited fax constitutes an ?unsolicited advertisement.? There are two aspects to what constitutes an unsolicited advertisement. First, the fax must have been sent without the express prior invitation or consent of the recipient. The FCC has taken the position that an established business relationship constitutes prior consent. To be safe, document consent if it was given. Second, the fax must be ?material advertising the commercial availability or quality of any property, goods, or services.? Would a company press release qualify? If you are considering engaging in a mass unsolicited faxing campaign but think it doesn?t constitute an advertisement, you may want to get an opinion from your attorney before proceeding.
In addition to the Federal law, many states have their own laws against unsolicited fax advertisements with comparable, and in some cases greater, penalties, including the right to court costs and attorney fees. So far, these laws have survived challenges on the First Amendment. Increased consumer awareness appears to be resulting in more complaints. The FCC recently reported that they had received nearly 6,000 complaints of violations of the TCPA (not all of which were for unsolicited faxes) during the first quarter of 2006.
Todd Cardin stated that his company uses faxing to “opt in” participants.
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La Quinta, CA (PRWEB) August 4, 2006
When Rosalyn Jones, founder/CEO of ProDance, welcomed nearly 400 pro sports dancers, directors and choreographers representing the US, Canada, Japan, and Europe in the Fiesta Ballroom Sunday, July 30, everyone knew this year they were in for something special.
Sunday night, John Peters, a seven year ProDance veteran choreographer, took the entire camp through the first of two special all camp routines benefiting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The routine using pink towels was just the beginning. The fantastic duo of Tabitha & Napoleon Dumo led everyone in an awesome routine to close the night. http://www.GoGirlengergy.com provided the boost to get the dancers through their first day of excitement.
Monday started off with more surprises. At breakfast, each attendee stopped by the booth of Satin Stitches and received their free pair of booty shorts.
The amazing line up of choreographers — Kimberly Baum, Mina Ortega, Marina Ortega, Tabitha and Napoleon Dumo, John Peters, Shane Sparks, Barry Youngblood, Shawnette Heard, Chio Yamada, Adrienne Della, and Mandy Schulke — brought the house down with the most spectacular choreography created exclusively for ProDance.
Tuesday morning the entire group wore their old school socks, complements of http://www.Skatersocks.com. The socks were perfect for what the incredible Chuck Maldonado had in store for them. With his unique style of dance and Greek step show style, Chuck Maldonado gave the girls their own version of what we?ll all see in the upcoming movie “Step Show” coming out in 2007.
Tuesday break out sessions included the second routine specifically designed for Breast Cancer Awareness and the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. John Peters taught a beautifully inspiring routine using pink dance ribbons from http://www.Ten-o.com.
The ProDance experience for exhibitors and sponsors was overwhelming. Each company represented made contacts that will last far beyond ProDance, and those who brought products to sell were over-run with buyers.
ProDance 2006 had over 70 teams represented including; Boston Celtics Dance Team, Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders, Oakland Raiderettes, Scottish Rockettes, Cranes Dance Team from Japan, Philadelphia 76ers, BYU, and USC.
?It was so great the ProDance event and I cannot forget that experience forever. I would like to introduce this event with my team or the other teams of cheerleading in Japan?. Hiromi Mamiya. ?Cranes? Japan
?ProDance was one of the best experiences I have ever done. I have learned so much these past few days and can’t wait to take it back to the squad? Angela Patton Tulsa 66ers Dance Team
?I just wanted to THANK YOU SO MUCH for an AMAZING ProDance experience! This was my first, but there will be MANY more in my future … needless to say, I’m hooked!?
?This event so TOTALLY rocks! I wish wish wish I could have brought my college team here instead of taking them to UDA. Next year … if it’s okay with you guys.
I am blown away by ProDance. It’s even better than I thought it was going to be … and I had really high expectations!? Dyanne Loput Miami Heat Dance Team
These are just a few comments from ProDance 2006 attendees; the buzz surrounding the dance industry, the NFL, NBA, AFL, and other pro leagues around the world is overwhelming.
No one should miss ProDance 2007.
About ProDance
ProDance is a powerhouse weekend of dance for high-profile choreographers, directors, and dancers representing the NBA, NFL, WNBA, CFL, AFL and other professional sports leagues. Founded in August 2000 by Rosalyn Jones, ProDance?s mission is to ?positively impact each participant by offering effective strategies to improve the overall entertainment value to their respective franchises.? Rosalyn is a former NCA instructor, choreographer for the San Antonio Spurs Silver Dancers (1992-2003), and has owned and operated her own cheer/tumbling/dance studio for many years.
For more information, please visit http://www.ProDance.net. Or become one of our friends on http://www.myspace.com/ProDance.
About The Perfect Date, Inc.
The Perfect Date, an event-planning and marketing firm, provides planning services for events like corporate meetings, race events and party planning. Since 1992, The Perfect Date?s CEO & President, Cheryl Lawson, has planned some of the most exciting meetings, events and parties in the country. After working for 16 years with Fortune 500 companies like General Motors and Fleetwood RV, Lawson founded The Perfect Date in 2000. For more information about Cheryl Lawson, please visit http://www.theperfect-date.com.
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Chicago,IL (PRWEB) January 9, 2008
Flyte Systems, the leading provider of airport flight information displays and digital signage content for the hospitality and convention center industries and related businesses, announced its FlyteBoard real-time airline arrival and departure information display screens are now installed at the Dallas/Fort Worth Marriott Airport Hotel. FlyteBoard is one of four Flyte Systems service solutions that provide the traveling public with reliable flight information.
“Many of our guests travel to and from the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, and knowing their flight status at DFW before they leave the hotel is important,” said Sharon Capka, Resident Manager of the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Marriott Hotel. “There is no question that our guests and the airline crews who stay with us value the airport travel information we now provide because it adds a new convenience to their travel experience.” Flight information for Dallas/Fort Worth Airport is electronically transmitted to FlyteBoard displays via the property’s existing high-speed Internet connection.
FlyteBoard, developed by Flyte Systems, is a wall, floor or ceiling mounted high-definition, flat panel screen that the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Marriot Hotel installed in its lobby to provide guests with ‘glance and go’ convenience for more confident travel planning. What sets Flyte Systems’ applications apart from other PC-based systems is the ability to display accurate real-time airline flight arrival and departure information, not FAA-regulated scheduled departure times that do not list delays caused by
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