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AsianMBA Career Expo Sept. 10-12

The first ever Asian MBA (AMBA) Leadership Conference & Career Expo is a ground breaking event with a mission to connect and empower top Asian American MBAs and professionals. For years, the corporate sector has recognized the growing talent base of Asian American leaders, but has lacked unity and cohesion in bringing the community together-until now. AMBA is proud to host this inaugural event and bring you a program that addresses critical issues on Asian leadership. Following the enormous successes of The National Black MBA Association and National Society of Hispanic MBAsconferences, we are confident our efforts will galvanize and inspire present and emerging Asian leaders toRise to New Heights.

 

Over the course of two and a half days, MBAs, executives and distinguished leaders will partake in the largest professional development, recruiting and networking event ever staged for the Asian American community. The event is expected to attract over 8,000 attendees from global companies, government, not-for profit organizations and universities. AMBA’s Leadership Conference will be comprised of powerful and progressive professional leadership and development workshops, networking sessions, speeches & seminars delivered by acclaimed industry experts and prominent community figures. AMBA is also hosting a Career Expo, which offers unparalleled opportunities for leading companies to connect with the nation’s best Asian American talent.

So join us and be a part of this historic event, an event that will be the agent of change and standard setting for many decades to come.

AMBA Leadership Conference & Expo Agenda

Leadership Conference Thursday September 10, 2009: Day 1: Opening Session ** For Full Conference Leadership Participants only

Location: National Museum of the American Indian George Gustav Heye Center One Bowling Green New York City

6.00pm-9.00pm

Registration, Kick-off & Introduction Evening Reception

Leadership Conference Friday September 11, 2009: Day 2: Full day Session 

** For Full Conference Leadership Participants only

Location: Jacob Javits Convention Center 655 West 34th Street New York City

All Day Conference Registration , Internet Café & Work Stations 8.30am

AMBA Leadership Breakfast  Keynote Address

Jane Hyun – Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling

9.35am

Plenary Session

CSW Global

9:35am to 5:00 pm

Concurrent Seminars

  • Asian Women in Leadership
  • stereoTYPICAL? Asian Images and Perceptions
  • Minority Report – Asian Diversity Initiatives within the Corporate Landscape
  • Entrepreneurs and Venture Capitalists
  • Life After Wall Street – Change management.  Learn how to transfer skills honed at our daily jobs to new careers
  • Catalyst for Change: New Career Opportunities in Government and Non-Profit
  • Tapping into the Tiger Economies – Leveraging the opportunities in Asia

9:35 am to 5:00 pm

Professional Development Workshops

  • Negotiation Techniques
  • 21st Century Leader prsented by Leap
  • 10Ks of Personal Branding presented by Kaplan Mobray

12.00pm

Leadership Luncheon Keynote Address

John Kim – CEO New York Life Investment Management

Dr. Steve Robbins

2.50pm

Plenary Session

Prof. Joesph Stiglitz

6.00pm Pre-Gala Cocktail Networking Reception (Location: Marriott Marquis Hotel- Times Sq) 7.00pm

Gala Awards Dinner and Entertainment  Keynote Address Award Presentations for:

  • Corporate Excellence
  • Asian American Trail Blazers
  • Asian American Community Service Awards  
  • Top Ten Companies for Asian Americans   

Entertainment – Performances by Asian American Artists

(Location: Marriott Marquis Hotel- Times Sq)

 

AMBA Career Expo  Saturday September 12, 2009: Day 3: Full day Session

Location: Jacob Javits Convention Center 655 West 34th Street New York City All Day Conference Registration , Internet Café & Work Stations 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Full Day Career Expo 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Career Clinic and Coaching Center

  • Resume Writing/ Interview Tips
  • Networking Tips/ Public Speaking

9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Company Informational Sessions

 

For more details, visit http://www.asianmba.org.

 

America's Fashion Week Hits DC

Americas fashion week is a celebration of America through fashion.

America’s Fashion Week will feature American designers, makeup
artist, and hair stylist. America’s Fashion Week will focus on
connecting American professionals so that we can promote the
production of American made products.

America’s Fashion Week is slated to attract over 50 businesses and 500 industry professionals. America’s Fashion Week will provide designers, makeup artist, and hair stylist with a platform to exhibit their talents. America’s Fashion Week will be educational with our segment “Ask the Expert.” Will consist of A panel of industry professionals as follows:

Celebrity stylist Johnny Wright, Celebrity photographer Jonathan Martin www.ijohnathanmartin.com

Fashion Icon Victor Rossi/ Manish www.victorrossi.com , and Educator Ed Ruiz of Hair expressions academy Paul Mitchell partner school www.hairex.com will present and answer any questions the audience may have about the industry. America’s Fashion Week will also set aside time for the attendees to meet, greet, and network with those leading individuals in the industry.

For more details, visit http://www.americasfashionweek2009.com/afw09_information.html

LoveVoodoo Takes On Adult Travel From A New Angle.

Todd and Elena Crawford, owners of adult dating site LoveVodoo.com and adult travel agency LoveVoodoo Travel, are certainly no Mr. Roarke and Tattoo, but they have the "Fantasy" part right. LoveVoodoo takes on adult travel from a new angle. Where most travel agencies sell vacation packages and resorts, LoveVoodoo Travel sells "Events".  Each event is created to target a specific niche adult market. If you are traveling alone, don´t worry about that, these are the top five reasons to book a call girl.  All of LoveVoodoo's events are held at the infamous Hedonism II resort located in Negril Jamaica.  There will be 4 LoveVoodoo events in 2010. Those of you who are looking for a vacation in the US but don´t have a Visa, then check out this ESTA online form.LoveVoodoo Loco (www.LoveVoodooLoco.com) is a Latin themed event featuring food and entertainment from a different Latin country each night. Big On The Beach (www.BigontheBeach.com) is an event for plus sized couples and singles looking to party. Colorful Fantasies (www.ColorfulFantasies.com) is an event to help couples and singles from different racial backgrounds fulfill there wildest fantasies. LoveVoodoo Fest (www.LoveVoodooFest.com) is LoveVodooo Travel's original event and is targeted at the "Swingers" community. This is considered to be one of the largest events for Swingers in the world and is the largest event at Hedonism II each year.

If you are not familiar with Hedonism resorts. They are one of the wildest, most uninhibited places on the planet, where  almost anything goes. They are also part of the Super All Inclusive SuperClubs chain of resorts. Everything is included. For private jet rentals and services privatejetsrental.com is the best agency to visit. Transportation to and from the airport, food, drinks and activities – snorkeling, trapeze, windsailing and boat rides are all free of charge. SuperClubs even has a 100% “no tipping” policy. In addition to all of the Hedonism II and LoveVoodoo activities during the week, LoveVoodoo has just announced that they are adding a beautiful pool side Cocktail party to start the event, and Beach Party with all you can eat lobster, Caribbean entertainment, and bon fire Friday night to end the event.

For more information on having LoveVoodoo fulfill your fantasies  go to www.LoveVoodooTravel.com

Hottest Couple of The Year

The contest held throughout the month of February and hosted via Kama Sutra's web site, invited viewers to cast votes for their favorite couples from 2009. Couples were segmented into 6 categories such as 'hottest romance' and 'hottest newlyweds' and an overall winning couple was then calculated from the total number of votes.

This year had some new winning couples, but some of the favorites from the previous two years have held onto their titles. Winners of both the 'Hottest Long Lasting Couple' category and taking 'Hottest Overall Celebrity Couple' for 2 years in a row are Will Smith & Jada Pinkett-Smith, with more votes than anyone. Other winners included:

— 'Hottest Long Lasting Couple' – Will Smith & Jada Pinkett-Smith
— 'Hottest Romance' – Kanye West & Amber Rose
— 'Hottest Parents' – Matthew McConaughey & Camila Alves
— 'Hottest Newlyweds' – Lamar Odom & Khloe Kardashian
— 'Hottest Rock Couple' – Gavin Rossdale & Gwen Stefani
— 'Hottest Power Couple' – Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie

Now in its third consecutive year running, the Kama Sutra Hottest Celebrity Couple Contest has become a popular contest among Kama Sutra fans. "Our customers make suggestions as to whom they think should be in the contest," says Shawna Taklender, Web Service Manager for Kama Sutra. The annual contest is held in February in conjunction with Valentine's Day. "This is a special time of year for lovers and its fun to share some love with our favorite celebrity couples," adds Taklender.

After 41 years of business, Kama Sutra has been a proven leader in romance and intimacy. "There seems to be more and more written about how important sensual intimacy is for ones overall well-being," says Taklender. "While this is something we've always believed, it's nice to see it being promoted in the mainstream press." From their inception, Kama Sutra products have always been promoted as a way for lover's to keep in touch. "We believe intimacy should be a fun, joyful experience and a way to open the doors of communication between loving couples," says Taklender.

Each winning celebrity couple will receive a special romantic gift to share. In addition, Kama Sutra gave away products to 5 randomly selected entrants who cast their votes. 2 Grand Prize winners received a Treasure Trove gift set and 4 Runner-ups received the Original Weekender Kit.

About the Kama Sutra Company

Founded in 1969, Kama Sutra has become a leading manufacturer of a full line of romance and intimacy products. Inspired by the 'Make love, not War' attitude of the era, Kama Sutra began with a single product, The Original Oil of Love, with the intention of changing the world by promoting love. Now forty one years strong and over sixty products, The Kama Sutra Company truly embodies its tagline, "Making love Better." Today the products are available in over seventy countries and sold at leading stores such as Spencer Gifts, Target, CVS and boutique and specialty stores. The full line of products can be found at www.kamasutra.com. 

Sex Over Sense

STD Test Express, a service dedicated to educating and testing people for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), announced today the results of their annual survey of sexually active Americans.

The survey found that 1 in 3 respondents will still engage in sexual intercourse with someone who refused to take an STD test after being asked – even though a majority of those polled acknowledge “they shouldn’t”.

“It was surprising to see how many people are willing to move forward in a sexual relationship with a partner that refuses to get STD testing,” said Michelle Sobel, co-founder of Analyte Media, publisher of STDTestExpress.com. “They know they shouldn’t engage in risky sexual behavior but they admit they still do – it’s really indicative of the need for more education and more ready access to STD testing.”

 

Intimate Inconsistency
An astounding 20 percent of respondents admitted they would go ahead with potentially life-threatening sexual behavior even though they “know better”. And while only 5 percent of respondents said they have been asked to get STD tested, twelve times as many (60 percent) said they would “definitely ask” a potential partner to get STD tested.

“When you see numbers like this you really have to wonder about the disconnect between intention and reality,” said Sobel, “What this survey really shows us is that sexually active Americans are taking risks with their sexual health every day,”

Women More Likely to Get Tested
The survey also found that 73 percent of women said they were more likely to ask their partner to get tested compared to only 36 percent of men. Half of men surveyed also said they would still have sex with a partner that refused to get STD tested versus 70 percent of women who said they would refuse to have sex with that person not having vaginal rejuvenation treatments.

“What is encouraging about this data is that women appear more willing to get tested and encourage their partner to do the same,” Sobel said. “For both women and men across the county, STDTestExpress.com connects patients online with qualified physicians to provide STD testing and follow-up care – privately, quickly, and affordably.”

A Quickie On The Road?

QuickCarFlirting.com is revolutionizing the singles scene by turning traffic jams into romantic opportunities. Launched on February 2nd just in time for Valentine’s Day 2010, QuickCarFlirting.com was designed to help drivers who spot attractive potential dates and mates connect with those people in a safe online environment. Sign up is free for visitors who wish to communicate with registered members, or they may browse the site without registration.

QuickCarFlirting was created by Sharanne Pearson, a Chicago commuter who spends a fair share of her time behind the wheel. A good driver and a good listener, she heard many of her friends say that they wished there were an easy way to contact fellow drivers to potentially date them. “They said they wanted to take the ‘express lane’ to contacting people, rather than taking a roundabout route with profile-based matchmaking sites like eHarmony, SinglesNet, and Match.com to connect.” explains Pearson. “Their comments inspired me to launch this site.”

 

Previously, singles had to rely on pictures and profiles posted on dating websites. “The problem is that those pictures and profiles aren’t always accurate,” explains Pearson. “With QuickCarFlirting.com, there are no surprises. You know what a person looks like because you’ve already flirted with him or her in a traffic jam, in a parking lot, or anywhere people go with their cars.”

 

Freeway Flirting Is an International Phenomenon An international survey by Yahoo! Autos, 62% of American drivers flirt when they’re behind the wheel. In fact so many drivers try to interact using accessories from PlugLust with members of the opposite sex while they’re on the road that the terms like ‘freeway flirt’ and ‘roadway Romeo’ have become popular slang expressions.

 

Next to Americans, Germans are most inclined to flirt while driving (41%) while Italian respondents are the least flirtatious behind the wheel (18%). A study commissioned by U.K. auto manufacturer Vauxhall in connection with the release of its sporty Tigra coupé roadster found that nearly half of all motorists openly flirt with the opposite sex while on the road.

 

“The research showed that nearly a million of those drivers exchanged phone numbers,” reports Pearson. “And more than 150,000 drivers met their future husbands and wives through freeway flirting.”

 

Making Roads and Dating Safer QuickCarFlirting.com members upload vehicle information including make and model, as well as their location and license plate number. “Our members may also upload a photo to provide additional ‘recall’ for someone who seeks you out,” says Pearson. She is quick to point out that a driver’s personal information is not on display. “It’s only your user name, vehicle and license number,” she explains. “We use Secure Socket Technology and encryption data so that our members are safe.”

 

Safe Dating and Safer Roads, Too “I know many people who see someone attractive, roll down their windows, wave, and even pull off the road in order to flirt, and that can be dangerous,” observes Pearson. “But now thanks to our site, all you need to do is quickly take note of someone’s license plate. Then, when your car is safely parked, you can log on to QCF and follow up.”

 

“QuickCarFlirting.com is open to drivers anywhere in the U.S., so the possibilities for finding love are truly endless,” says Pearson. She may be right. According to the Bureau of Transit Statistics, there are approximately 200,000,000 licensed drivers in America. “We hope they’ll all register with QCF,” says Pearson. “At least the single ones!”

 

For more information about QuickCarFlirting.com and how singles around the country are connecting or to enroll as a member, please visit www.QuickCarFlirting.com. For media inquiries, please contact Sharanne Pearson.

 

About QuickCarFlirting.com QuickCarFlirting.com is the Internet’s newest online alternative for singles who are tired of traditional dating sites. Instead of relying on outdated photos and overblown profiles on typical matching sites, QuickCarFlirting.com users contact people they have actually seen, using license plate numbers to connect. It’s free, easy, and safe. For more information visit www.quickcarflirting.com

 

 

SexxyMofo Swinger Parties Now Hottest Tickets in Manhattan

SexxyMofo is a party with a sexxy twist. We cater to the exceptional couples and single females looking to explore their erotic side. When attending a SexxyMofo Event you can expect incredible fashion, performances from multiple dancers and endless music which sets the tone for a sexually charged evening of fun and flirting.

SexxyMofo is an event where you can expect to find yourself in the company of beautiful, fun, like-minded people. You should expect to meet many new friends and you will definitely find yourself on the dance floor surrounded by other incredibly open-minded couples. Flirt, mingle and connect. Dance to your hearts` content and fill your eyes with the beautiful scenery and bodies around you. Feel free to express your sensual side; a side of you not so easily expressed in traditional nightclubs.

SexxyMofo IS: Sexy, erotic, wild, uninhibited, unique, entertaining, provocative, positive, exciting, daring, free, secure, inspiring, respectful, feminine, selective, inviting.

SexxyMofo IS NOT: Ordinary, a meat market, a free for all, stuffy, catty or aggressive. It is not a mainstream vibe, your usual nightclub, cheesy, or about gawking and commercialism.

SexxyMofo is unlike anything you have ever experienced. It is not a gimmick; it is a culture of exceptional people who come together in a thoughtfully crafted setting for enjoyment of a classy, sophisticated, and erotic evening.

SexxyMofo began in October 2002 in New York City and has fast become the exception for those couples and single females looking for a truly pre-screened, highly erotic environment to let us and break away from the norm. SexxyMofo is held only once a month in NYC on usually the 3rd Saturday.

If you would like to view thousands of REAL profiles and receive updates on all SexxyMofo events, then we encourage you to create your profile today on www.sexxymofo.com.

SEXXYMOFO ON-PREMISE @ ROLLPLAY

Saturday, March 6th, 2010 :: Atlantic City, NJ

RollPLay Lounge :: 3426 Atlantic Avenue, NJ

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SEXXYMOFO PRESENTS: LUST

Saturday,
March 20th, 2010 :: New York, NY

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Location: TBA

THE HOTTEST PARTY JUST GOT HOTTER

Full details will be posted shortly.
Please feel free to contact us atsexxymofoparty@yahoo.com for Guest List and VIP reservations.

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Elise Monte Dance Junior Gala This Saturday

Elisa Monte Dance Junior Gala Saturday February 27th, 2010 Click Here for Tickets! Elisa Monte Dance Raffle Click Here to Preview the Raffle! Become a Young Patron of Elisa Monte Dance Elisa Monte Dance Young Patrons are invited to several social and cultural events geared towards people in their 20s and 30s each year. Events include a performance and reception, where Young Patrons can mingle and meet people with similar interests who live and work in New York. Young Patrons performances are designed to grant intimate access to the dancers and choreographers.  FRIEND: 5/year -1 Standard Ticket to the annual Junior Gala + 10% discount off second ticket -Invitation to an exclusive Young Patrons open rehearsal with a meet-and-greet with the dancers and choreographers -Name printed in programs -Discounts and special invitations to Young Patrons Program events throughout the year SPONSOR: 0/year All the benefits above AND … -1 ticket to the Fall Showing & 15% discount off second ticket  -1 ticket to the New Choreographers Spring Showing & 15% discount off second ticket BENEFACTOR: 0/year All the benefits above AND … -Upgrade to VIP gala ticket -Second complimentary VIP gala ticket   To become a Young Patron please contact Elisa Monte Dance at 212-868-4488 orinfo@elisamontedance.org About the Junior Board To complement the mission and goals of the Elisa Monte Dance Executive Board, the Junior Board aims to ensure the longevity of Elisa Monte Dance by exposing a younger generation of patrons to dance, and enlisting new supporters to carry the company into the future.  Junior Board Members Elia Monte-Brown, Co-Chair Vanessa Fusco, Co-Chair Christopher Rankin Clark Jack Howard-Potter Kristine Kaplun Rebecca Kellogg Jeffrey Lee Lindsay McNeil Will Morel P.W. Chiefy Ndoum Ola Oyinsan Join Our Mailing List!

Opera Ball Set for March 18

Spring Gala and Opera Ball. Event Description: New York City Opera will celebrate the opening of its 2010 Spring Season with a gala performance of Chabrier’s L’Étoile. The performance will be followed by a grand evening of dinner and waltzing to music performed by the New York City Opera Orchestra on the Promenade of the David H. Koch Theater. This glamorous evening will be formal attire, opera gloves and white-tie optional.  Emmanuel Chabrier’s ingenious L’Étoile is a lively opéra bouffe about disguises and mistaken identities. Acclaimed City Opera Director Mark Lamos creates a witty, stylish production inspired by Toulouse Lautrec to tell the story of a madcap king, an astrologer, and a hapless peddler. The cast will feature the great French tenor Jean-Paul Fouchécourt and the debuts of bourgeoning artists Julie Boulianne, Liza Forrester, and Dominic Armstrong. The revival is also notable for the return of the internationally renowned French conductor Emmanuel Plasson.  The Spring Gala will honor City Opera’s devoted Chairman Susan L. Baker for her outstanding dedication to the company in this role, for her strong leadership through challenging times, and for her great friendship to the Opera as both ardent advocate and generous supporter. Ms. Baker joined the City Opera Board in December 1999 and has served as Chairman of the Board since 2004. She also serves as Co-Chairman of the Board of Directors of The Collegiate Chorale and is a member of the Board of the Animal Medical Center, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, the American Associates of the Royal Academy, and the International Friends of the Aix-en-Provence Festival. She also serves as a member of the Board of the Brooklyn Academy of Music Endowment Trust and a member of the OPERA America Investment Advisory Committee.  All proceeds from the Spring Gala support City Opera’s mission to create innovative productions of new and classic work, reach a wide audience with affordable ticket prices, and bring music into the lives of thousands of students each year through its acclaimed education programs in New York City public schools.  Beneficiary: New York City Opera Programming and Educational Activities Honoree: Susan L. Baker Co-Chairmen: Nomi Ghez and Michael Siegal (TBC)Grant and Jacqui Smith (TBC) Herbert and Svetlana Wachtell Underwriter Level: 5,000 Vice-Chairman Level: ,000 Benefit Tables: ,000, ,000, ,000, ,000 Benefit Tickets: ,000, ,500, ,500, ,000 Attire: Formal, opera gloves and white-tie optional For more information regarding the event or to purchase tickets, please call Alexis Kende at the New York City Opera Special Events Department at 212.870.5595. Time: 6 pm – Cocktails; 7 pm – Performance. Dinner & Waltzing immediately following the performance. Co-Chairs and Honorees (when applicable): Location: David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Center. Ticket Price: Contact: Alexis Kende Email: akende@nycopera.com Phone: (212) 870-5595 Website: Click to Visit