Head-Turning "Good Stuff Pet Truck" Rolls into Arizona Offering Free Dog Treats and Dog-Training Demos

OGDEN, Utah, May 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — You’ve never seen a dog treat truck like this before. From the oversized dog bone and paw, to the lighted elements and retro look, it’ll be love at first sight. Dog enthusiasts can check out the Good Stuff Pet Truck on Thursday, May 5, in Tucson, Ariz., and on Saturday, May 7, in Phoenix. Free tips from a local dog trainer and dog treats await canines and their humans when this new, eye-catching dog lover’s truck rolls into Tucson’s Reid Park and Laveen Village’s Cesar Chavez Park. A custom truck made just for dogs, the Good Stuff Pet Truck is stopping in cities across America this spring and summer to help educate pet owners about using positive reinforcement dog training to ensure their animals enjoy deliciously balanced lives. Pet parents who stop by the Good Stuff Pet Truck may participate in free dog-training demos and Q&A sessions with a dog trainer. They’ll also find a fun backdrop for a photo opp in the backyard-styled doggy lounge, complete with “grass” and picket fence. Photos can be shared via Twitter and Instagram using #GoodStuffPetTruck. When it comes to training, dogs learn best through positive reinforcement because it teaches them desirable behaviors. Rewarding dogs with small treats and praise for things we want them to do motivates them to repeat those behaviors. “Positively reinforced, fit dogs are happy dogs,” said veterinarian Dr. Ruth MacPete – nationally known as Dr. Ruth the Pet Vet. “Overweight or obese dogs have an increased risk of developing osteoarthritis, type 2 diabetes, heart and respiratory disease, and even cancer – and more than half of dogs in the United States are carrying extra pounds.” American Pet Nutrition, makers of Vita Bone® Dog Biscuits and the new Supreme Source® grain-free dog food, sponsors the Good Stuff Pet Truck Tour. Dog owners can learn more at www.GoodStuffPetTruck.com and follow the tour at #GoodStuffPetTruck. See local event details below. Good Stuff Pet Truck Tour Arizona Stops What: Free Dog-Training Demonstrations, Dog Treats & More When: Thursday, May 5, 2016, from 4 to 7 p.m. (Tucson) Saturday, May 7, 2016, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Phoenix area) Where: Reid Park (Miko’s Corner Playground Dog Park) 900 S. Randolph Way Tucson, Ariz. 85716 Cesar Chavez Park 7858 S. 35th Avenue Laveen Village, Ariz. 85339 Who: A local dog trainer will offer tips and free training sessions. About the Good Stuff Pet Truck Tour Sponsor American Nutrition, Inc. has been making high-quality pet foods and treats since 1972. The company’s success is attributed to a core value to do things right and do them better. This philosophy, dubbed “Do It Better,” still guides the company’s commitment to delivering the highest-quality pet foods on the market. Today, the family-owned company is also known as American Pet Nutrition and exceeds FDA, AAFCO and USDA industry-wide pet food standards operating multiple facilities across The United States. American Pet Nutrition’s trusted brands include Vita Bone® Biscuits and Chewy sticks, Beggar Dog™ Biscuits and Supreme Source® grain-free treats, dog and cat foods. For more information, visit www.americanpetnutrition.com. Photo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20160504/363718 SOURCE American Pet Nutrition Related Links http://www.americanpetnutrition.com

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Students Inspiring Students: 100 Inner-City High School Seniors Receiving Full-Tuition Scholarships As Part Of Grand Canyon University's K-12 Initiative

PHOENIX, May 3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — One hundred students from inner-city high schools in the Phoenix area will receive full-tuition scholarships this week as part of a groundbreaking Students Inspiring Students pay-it-forward initiative to improve K-12 education. The initiative is a collaboration between Grand Canyon University, the GCU Scholarship Foundation, schools, and business and philanthropic leaders. But at its core, it’s about students helping students and the impact it can have at inner-city schools in Arizona. The 100 students all received academic assistance while in high school at GCU’s Learning Lounge, a free after-school tutoring program designed to improve the skills and confidence of underperforming students as well as those taking advanced-level classes. Those 100 scholarship recipients will pay it forward as college students by providing 100 hours per year of mentoring and academic support at a Learning Lounge site to assist the next group of high school students behind them. The end result is a grass-roots, self-funded initiative that is both sustainable and scalable in which students are inspiring students. “We’ve seen the tremendous impact that a successful college student can have on a high school student with just a few extra hours of instruction per week,” said Brian Mueller, president of GCU. “They’re getting one-on-one help and mentoring from students who have been in their shoes and know what they’re going through.” The Students Inspiring Students initiative is an expansion of GCU’s three-year-old Learning Lounge project with nearby Alhambra High School, which has had remarkable results. Alhambra, located in a diverse neighborhood filled with refugees from around the world, is a school where more than 40 languages are spoken and more than 90 percent of students fall below the federal poverty level. When the Learning Lounge opened three years ago, Alhambra was rated a “D” school by the Arizona Department of Education based on its students’ showing on the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS). Most recently, Alhambra was nine points away from being a “B” school. What’s more, the number of high school graduates at Alhambra increased from 417 in 2013-14 to 536 in 2014-15; Alhambra seniors earned $2.7 million in college scholarships in 2014-15, up from $1.2 million in 2013-14; and the number of students taking advanced placement exams jumped from 174 to 302. “Our students now feel like they have the weight of a university behind them,” Alhambra principal Claudio Coria said, “and it’s making a huge difference.” Mueller said there is a lot of discussion about what needs to be done to improve academic achievement in K-12 schools, but very few projects that are actually doing something about it. “This is a proven project that works,” Mueller added, “and it is about to explode and impact thousands of students.” “We believe this will be truly transformational and could become a model that will be emulated nationally.” The Students Inspiring Students full-tuition scholarships are made possible by a fundraising campaign between the Grand Canyon University Scholarship Foundation – which is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit — and local business and philanthropic leaders. At an initial fundraising event in January, $350,000 was pledged to the Foundation’s Students Inspiring Students Scholarship Fund. The university matches all Students Inspiring Students donations to the Foundation, bringing the total amount to be awarded thus far to $700,000. The goal is to raise enough in donations to award 800 full-tuition scholarships (200 per year) to qualified high school seniors and create an education-minded inner-city community with students who are passionate, motivated and capable of succeeding in college and the workplace. “Public schools in this neighborhood are assets, they’re not liabilities. And the kids in those schools are assets, not problems to be solved,” Mueller said. “By investing in them, the trajectory of the entire neighborhood will change. “The good news is that this initiative requires no government help or intervention and no tax increase. It’s a way for business and philanthropic leaders to give back to their community and make a significant impact on education in Arizona.” About Grand Canyon University: Grand Canyon University was founded in 1949 and is Arizona’s premier private Christian university. GCU is regionally accredited and offers more than 160 academic programs for both traditional undergraduate students and working professionals. The University’s curriculum emphasizes interaction with classmates, both in-person and online, and individual attention from instructors while fusing academic rigor with Christian values to help students find their purpose and become skilled, caring professionals. For more information, visit gcu.edu. About Grand Canyon University Scholarship Foundation: The Grand Canyon University Scholarship Foundation was established in 2006 and is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing scholarships to full-time ground traditional students attending Grand Canyon University. For more information, visit gcuscholarshipfoundation.org. Logo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150814/258640LOGO SOURCE Grand Canyon University Related Links http://www.gcu.edu

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Final Days to Nominate Volunteers for Arizona's 5th Annual Cox Conserves Heroes Awards Program

PHOENIX, May 2, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Cox Communications, in partnership with The Trust for Public Land, is seeking nominations for Arizona’s 5th annual Cox Conserves Heroes awards program. A total of $20,000 will be donated to local environmental nonprofits on behalf of the winner and finalists. Nominations are being accepted through 5 p.m. MT on May 6th at www.cox7.com/cox-conserves for volunteers in Phoenix and Southern Arizona who are creating, preserving or enhancing outdoor spaces. A judging panel comprised of civic and environmental leaders will select three finalists who will then compete to be named Arizona’s 2016 Cox Conserves Hero. The winner, chosen through an online public vote, will receive $10,000 to donate to his or her selected nonprofit beneficiary. The two finalists each will receive $5,000 for their nonprofits of choice. Nominee activities must be performed on a volunteer basis and may not be part of an individual’s employment. Arizona’s Cox Conserves Heroes program is sponsored locally by Bruce Munro: Sonoran Light at Desert Botanical Garden, which is being offered every night through May 8th. Southern Arizona’s Marilyn Hanson, Scottsdale’s Melinda Gulick, Tucson’s Brad Lancaster and Phoenix’s Greg Clark are previous recipients of Arizona’s Cox Conserves Heroes award. As either a finalist or winner’s nonprofit of choice, the following Arizona organizations have received financial support from the Cox Conserves Heroes program: Arizona Native Plant Society, Desert Harvesters, Living Streets Alliance, McDowell Sonoran Conservancy, Mission Garden, Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center, Phoenix Mountains Preservation, Southern Arizona Buffelgrass Coordination Center, Tigermountain Foundation, Trout Unlimited Arizona State Council and Wild At Heart. The Cox Conserves Heroes program was created through a partnership between The Trust for Public Land and Cox Enterprises, the parent company of Cox Communications. Cox Conserves Heroes also takes place in Calif., Ga., Fla., La., Mass., Va and Wash. Through the national Cox Conserves Heroes program, more than $600,000 has been donated to environmental nonprofits and more than 150 volunteers have been honored. For more information, visit CoxConservesHeroes.com or Facebook. Social Media: #CoxConservesHeroes and #CoxConservesHero About Cox Communications: Cox Communications is the third largest cable provider and a multi-service broadband communications company serving nearly 3 million residential and business product subscribers in Arizona (a product subscriber represents an individual service purchased by a customer). In the metro Phoenix, Cox serves approximately 2.5 million product subscribers. In Southern Arizona, Cox serves approximately 400,000 product subscribers. Cox’s 18,000-mile hybrid fiber coaxial cable network throughout Phoenix and Southern Arizona provides homes and businesses with digital television, high speed Internet, home networking, high-definition television and digital telephone service over its own nationwide IP network. During the past four years, Cox has topped 10 J.D. Power and Associates’ studies of customer satisfaction. Cox Media is responsible for the sale of cable advertising throughout Arizona. Cox Communications is a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises Inc and serves approximately 6 million customers nationwide and wholly owns and operates the Travel Channel. Additional information about Cox in Arizona is available at www.cox.com/arizona. About The Trust for Public Land: The Trust for Public Land creates parks and protects land for people, ensuring healthy, livable communities for generations to come. Millions of people live within a one-half mile walk of a Trust for Public Land park, garden, or natural area, and millions more visit these sites every year. To support The Trust for Public Land and share why nature matters to you, visit http://www.tpl.org. About Cox Conserves: Launched in 2007 by Chairman Jim Kennedy, Cox Conserves is Cox Enterprises’ national sustainability program. Cox Conserves focuses on reducing waste and energy consumption, as well as conserving water. The program engages each of the company’s major subsidiaries (Cox Communications, Cox Automotive and Cox Media Group) and encourages Cox Enterprises’ 55,000 employees and their families to engage in eco-friendly practices. SOURCE Cox Communications Related Links https://www.cox.com

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Elio Motors' 50 Percent Reservation Bonus Offer Ends May 31

PHOENIX, May 2, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Elio Motors, Inc. (OTCQX: ELIO), the startup vehicle manufacturer planning to launch a three-wheeled vehicle that will get up to 84 MPG with a targeted base price of $6,800, today announced that the current 50 percent reservation bonus offer will end May 31, 2016. Elio Motors will then reduce the reservation bonus offer for a non-refundable reservation to 25 percent. More than 52,000 customers have put money down for a place in line for an Elio. Reservations can be for $100, $250, $500 or $1,000 and can be either refundable or non-refundable (details on the reservation program can be found at www.eliomotors.com). Currently, non-refundable reservations receive a 50 percent reservation bonus for when the customer purchases a vehicle to be applied to the final cost of their Elio. “Our 50 percent reservation bonus has always been intended as a reward for early adopters and is a thank you for their early support,” said Paul Elio, founder and CEO of Elio Motors. “The customer response has been phenomenal and we are thankful so many people have shown their support by making a reservation.” To date, more than 85 percent of reservation holders have chosen the non-refundable option. Any potential customers who want to take advantage of the 50 percent reservation bonus can do so by placing a non-refundable vehicle reservation on or before May 31. In addition, any current reservation holders who want to upgrade their reservation – for example, a $500 non-refundable reservation turned into a $1,000 reservation – also can take advantage of the 50 percent reservation bonus before the end of May. Elio Motors, which is targeting a launch in 2017, has achieved several milestones so far this year. In addition to crossing the 50,000-reservation threshold, the company’s shares began trading on the OTCQX market. In addition, the company has finalized engineering designs for the engine cradle, interior, body panels and chassis for its E-Series testing vehicles. Assembly of the E-Series vehicles will begin later this month. “There are a lot of hurdles to clear when you build a vehicle from the ground up, but we keep accomplishing goals – both big and small every single day,” Elio said. “Our progress the past several months has been remarkable and we look forward to keeping the ball rolling with the upcoming E-Series build and pre-production vehicle launch later this year.” About Elio Motors Founded by car enthusiast Paul Elio in 2009, Elio Motors Inc. represents a revolutionary approach to manufacturing an ultra-high-mileage vehicle. The three-wheeled Elio is engineered to attain a highway mileage rating of up to 84 mpg, while providing the comfort of amenities such as power windows, power door lock and air conditioning, accompanied by the safety of multiple air bags and an aerodynamic, enclosed vehicle body. Elio’s first manufacturing site will be in Shreveport, Louisiana. Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements in this press release are “forward-looking statements.” These statements involve risks and uncertainties, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking information. Risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from planned operations include, without limitation, delays in receipt of adequate financing, delays in commencement of production, decreased consumer interest in the Company’s products, downturn in general economic conditions, increased production costs and availability of raw materials, competition, and unfavorable market and regulatory conditions, all of which are difficult or impossible to predict accurately and many of which are beyond the Company’s control. Readers are referred to the Company’s periodic reports filed with the SEC, specifically the most recent reports which identify important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. The information contained in this press release is a statement of the Company’s present intentions, beliefs or expectations and is based upon, among other things, the existing business environment, industry conditions, market conditions and prices, the economy in general and the Company’s assumptions. The Company may change its intentions, beliefs or expectations at any time and without notice, based upon any changes in such factors, in its assumptions or otherwise, and it undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason. The cautionary statements contained or referred to in this press release should be considered in connection with any subsequent written or oral forward-looking statements that the Company or persons acting on its behalf may issue. Logo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20160309/342323LOGO SOURCE Elio Motors Related Links http://www.eliomotors.com

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Mom of Six Can Sleep Sound After Donation From AID Foundation

PHOENIX, April 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Thomas and Shannon Puckett met in the Army and Arizona National Guard. Married 13 years, they have a large family of 6 children; 5 biological, one adopted, two have special needs. Photo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20160427/360961 Photo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20160427/360962 Their 8-year-old daughter Alysa was diagnosed with infantile epilepsy at 2 months old. Aly is now 8 years old and still has daily seizures. She is non-verbal, non-communicative, non-ambulatory and developmentally 3 months old. Her epilepsy has led to multiple severe complex medical conditions including cerebral palsy, g-tube feedings and respiratory complications. Alysa depends on her family for her every need around the clock. Due to Alysa’s weakened immune system and respiratory complications, she is sick often. Mom, Shannon, retired from the military to be a full time caregiver and has learned to manage most of Aly’s illnesses at home, where she is most comfortable. Her husband, Thomas is currently deployed to Kosovo and will return the end of the year. Their insurance has covered equipment and hospital care making it possible to treat Aly from home with guidance from her doctors. Their request came to Advocates for Individuals with Disabilities – Foundation (AID.org) through Facebook after learning of a custom wheelchair a friend in the disabled community had received. Shannon wrote, “We thank you for all that you are doing within the disability community! We have seen your good works first hand, and it is such a blessing.” The Puckett family requested a safe hospital bed for Aly at home. “Right now we get creative and use pillows, noodles, blankets, anything to keep her propped up and comfortable. None of it works, and now that she is getting bigger, we worry she is no longer safe in her bed.” Video of Aly reacting to her new bed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sx9IGEHKoxA “The Puckett family inspires us all. They are truly civil rights champions,” says Jennifer Rogers, spokesperson for AID.org. Rogers interviewed the family and learned they have adopted a daughter from Bulgaria, and are in the process of adopting 2 boys from China, both with medical needs; one with hydrocephalus and the other with spina bifida. To schedule interviews please Email. About Advocates for Individuals with Disabilities – Foundation Advocates for Individuals with Disabilities and their Charitable Foundation (AID.org), formed January 2016, serve to advance equal rights and opportunity as well as remove barriers for people with disabilities of all types. By taking affirmative action towards commercial and business locations that are not ADA compliant they are quickly bringing about a wave of compliance. The AID Foundation is also a growing resource for any individual with a disability looking to receive help with various issues relating to their disability or compelling needs. Jennifer Rogers Advocates for Individuals with Disabilities – Foundation (623) 207-8537 Email SOURCE Advocates for Individuals with Disabilities

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Arizona Legal-Assistance Group Receives $8.73 Million under Bank of America Mortgage Settlement

BOSTON, April 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Eric D. Green, independent Monitor of Bank of America’s August 20, 2014, mortgage settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice and six states, today announced the distribution of $8,730,385 to the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education, Inc., as mandated under the settlement, to provide legal assistance in foreclosure prevention and community redevelopment. The Foundation, headquartered in Phoenix, is one of 56 state-based legal-assistance organizations receiving funds under the settlement, which settled legal claims arising from mortgage-related activities by Bank of America and its subsidiaries. A distribution was made earlier to NeighborWorks America, a national, congressionally-chartered nonprofit organization that provides training and support for community-based redevelopment programs in the United States and Puerto Rico. The distributions – totaling more than $490 million nationwide – were triggered in December by President Obama’s signing into law an act extending federal tax relief through 2016 to homeowners who otherwise would have incurred income-tax liability from mortgage debt forgiveness they received under consumer-relief provisions of the settlement. The money being distributed to the nonprofit organizations is from a fund established under the settlement to provide federal tax assistance to homeowners in case Congress failed to extend the tax-relief legislation. With the signing of the legislation, the tax-relief fund became surplus. Under the terms of the settlement, Professor Green is required to distribute 75 percent ($367.62 million) of the fund to eligible legal-assistance organizations in each state and the remaining 25 percent ($122.54 million) to NeighborWorks America. The settlement provides that in each state, the District of Columbia, and each U.S. territory or possession, to the extent practicable, the legal-assistance organizations are to receive a distribution of $200,000 from the fund, with the remainder to be allocated among the states and other eligible jurisdictions based on poverty population data collected by the U.S. Census Bureau, in the manner used for funding distribution by the Legal Services Corporation. As specified in the settlement, these recipients are state-based Interest on Lawyers Trust Account (IOLTA) organizations or other state bar association affiliated intermediaries that fund legal aid organizations in their jurisdictions. Co-signatories to the settlement, besides the bank and the Department of Justice, were the Attorneys General of the States of California, Delaware, Illinois, Maryland and New York, and the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Eligible legal-assistance organizations in all six “settling states” have received their distributions, as have organizations in a number of other jurisdictions. The remaining distributions will be made in the coming days upon completion of appropriate documentation by the recipient organizations. Professor Green, a Boston-based professional mediator and retired Boston University law professor, was hired as independent Monitor to oversee the tax-relief fund and the bank’s compliance with its ongoing consumer-relief obligations under the settlement. A full list of recipient organizations and more information about the settlement is available at the Monitor’s website: http://bankofamerica.mortgagesettlementmonitor.com. The Monitor’s mailing address is: Monitor of the Bank of America Mortgage Settlement, P.O. Box 10134, Dublin, OH 43017-3134, and the e-mail address is info@mortgagesettlementmonitor.com. SOURCE Monitor Eric D. Green

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Parker & Sons Offers Coupon for Free Air Conditioning, Heating, or Plumbing Diagnostics With Any Repair

Parker & Sons, founded in 1974, has long been committed to keeping Phoenix resident’s happy and comfortable. In an effort to stand with this commitment, and to help the people of the Valley of the Sun making it through the summer months, Parker & Sons is proud to offer a coupon for free air conditioning, heating, or plumbing diagnostics with any repair. The coupon can be found on the Parker & Sons website.

PHOENIX, April 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Nothing could be more undesirable then weathering a sweltering Arizona summer with a properly functioning AC unit. It is highly recommended that citizens of the Valley of the Sun consult an HVAC provider immediately if they have any reservations about their AC unit, and this coupon is a perfect opportunity to meet said need without having to worry about the cost of a diagnosis. Logo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20160408/353097LOGO “I know exactly how most Phoenix homeowners feel when they start thinking about repairs to their important home systems like plumbing, heating, cooling, and electricity. They feel worried about mounting costs getting out of control. That is a fear I totally understand. We created this offer to help with that worry. If we find out something major needs to be done, they homeowner doesn’t have to worry about paying a dime for our diagnostic work. Getting things running properly is always the number one concern,” said Josh Kelly of Parker & Sons. Those taking advantage of these coupons will be thrilled by the level of skill and customer service that technicians at Parker and Sons typically display. All of their plumbers are required to undergo rigorous training programs and pass difficult certification tests. It is no secret that Parker and Sons is the coolest HVAC and Plumbing service provider in the valley. Reach out to them today and take advantage of their generous coupons. About Parker & Sons Keeping You Comfortable With Expert Heating, Cooling & Plumbing Service Since 1974. Parker & Sons has been serving homeowners and businesses in Arizona for over 40 years and is recognized nationally. Contact Information Josh Kelly 602.273.7247 jkelly@parkerandsons.com http://parkerandsons.com This content was issued through the press release distribution service at Newswire.com. For more info visit: http://www.newswire.com SOURCE Parker & Sons Related Links http://parkerandsons.com

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College Choice Releases 2016 Ranking of the Best Master’s in Nursing Degree Program

EUGENE, Ore., April 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — College Choice (http://www.collegechoice.net), a leading authority in college search and rankings, has published its annual ranking of best master’s in nursing degrees. The ranking can be viewed at http://www.collegechoice.net/rankings/best-msn-programs-2016/ Katie Amondson, Associate Editor of the ranking says, “A Master’s degree in nursing is often a crucial step in either entering into a career in nursing or advancing a career of a mid-profession nurse. The most common Master’s degree for nurses is the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) which is aimed at mid-career advancement. However, there are MSN options for direct entry into the nursing field, as well as RN to MSN degree options.” The College Choice 2016 Rankings of the Best Masters in Nursing Degrees takes into account several key factors to ensure that you get the best rate of return on your educational investment. These factors include academic reputation, cost of tuition, net cost of education, and average first year salary. “With our ranking of best master’s of nursing degrees, we aim to provide readers a clear sense of which are the best programs for nursing with an eye toward best return on investment,” said Christian Amondson, Managing Editor of College Choice. Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, tops the list, followed by University of Alabama–Birmingham and University of Virginia. Other ranked schools include (alphabetically ordered): Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA California State University–Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA Columbia University, New York, NY CUNY–Hunter College, New York, NY Duke University, Durham, NC Emory University, Atlanta, GA Florida International University, Miami, FL George Mason University, Fairfax, VA George Washington University, Washington, DC Indiana University–Purdue University—Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI New York University, New York, NY Pennsylvania State University–University Park, University Park, PA Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN Rush University, Chicago, IL Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Newark, NJ South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL University of Alabama–Birmingham, Birmingham, AL University of California–Davis, Sacramento, CA University of California–Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA University of California–San Francisco, San Francisco, CA University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH University of Colorado, Aurora, CO University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT University of Illinois–Chicago, Chicago, IL University of Kansas, Kansas City, KS University of Louisville, Louisville, KY University of Maryland–Baltimore, Baltimore, MD University of Massachusetts–Boston, Boston, MA University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI University of Missouri, Columbia, MO University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA University of Rochester, Rochester, NY University of South Florida, Tampa, FL University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA University of Washington, Seattle, WA University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN Villanova University, Villanova, PA Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA Washington State University, Pullman, WA Yale University, New Haven, CT Contact: Christian Amondson Managing Editor, College Choice Web: http://collegechoice.net Email Phone:(541) 255-3801 SOURCE College Choice Related Links http://www.collegechoice.net

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Yandy.com Dives Into Spring/Summer With Growing Private Label Swim Collection

PHOENIX, April 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Things are heating up at Yandy.com with the launch of an expanded private label swimwear collection featuring the brand’s hallmark sexy, fun and edgy styles. Designed and developed by Yandy’s expert team, the sizzling swim line shows off the season’s hottest trends with fashion-forward options in unique styles and vibrant patterns. “We are very excited about Yandy’s spring and summer 2016 swimwear featuring the quality, trends, and selection our loyal fans have come to expect from our swimwear,” says Chad Horstman, Yandy’s Founder and CEO. “Our motivation for this season was the overwhelming customer response to our capsule swim collection, and our dedication to continuously adding new, on-trend products into our assortment,” added Horstman. “Inspirations for the swim line came from my love of the Southwest, the movie ‘Back to the Beach’ and a fun selection updated from the 80’s. Cheeky backs, vibrant colors, color blocking, tribal prints, high neck, high leg and sporty looks are part of the season’s trends. A new concept, The Designer Group, features upscale designs for more of a sophisticated customer without the high price point,” says Pilar Quintana, Vice President of Merchandising. Ten uniquely designed groups are available in sizes small, medium and large with prices starting at $9.95 for a bottom, $12.95 for a top and $39.95 for a one-piece. Gypsy – Exotic and alluring Black and White – Bold and beautiful Piña – Edgy or sophisticated, there is a style for all tastes Tribal – Unique patterns and palates Designer – Upscale and sophisticated without the high price point Desert – Rich colors and textures Serape – Inspired by Yandy’s Arizona roots Splatter – An updated nod to the 1980’s Color Block – Hot combinations in popular tones Animals – A mix of fun and attitude! Several groups feature bottoms that are adjustable allowing women to choose their coverage. “These are great for girls who want to change it up and speaks to our dedication to a great fit,” says Quintana. Yandy.com also recently launched a popular Mix-n-Match bikini collection featuring 108 unique combinations, a collection of uniquely colored bikinis designed to show off team spirit, as well as an extensive line of plus-size swimwear that mixes functionality with fashion. “The collection features styles for a range of body types and the design and fit offered are on trend with this season’s hottest looks,” added Horstman. For more information about Yandy.com’s new collection, visit www.yandy.com. About Yandy.com Yandy.com is one of the world’s largest online retailers of women’s lingerie, swimwear, rave wear, hosiery and sexy Halloween costumes. Founded in 2005, Yandy boasts more than 40,000 affordably priced products that are always in stock, allowing for quick, same-day shipping. Designated as a Google Trusted Store, Yandy prioritizes unrivaled customer service and a commitment to ensuring that every customer receives a safe and secure online shopping experience. Yandy prides itself on selling items for every shape and size. At Yandy, every customer can #BeSexy. SOURCE Yandy.com Related Links http://www.yandy.com

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