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AeroGroup Announces Restructuring
JACKSONVILLE, FLA. - March 31, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Aero Group Incorporated (Pink
Sheets: AROU) announced that it has entered into a Contribution Agreement with, among other
parties, Chicago businessman Kevin F. Flynn. The transactions that are part of the
agreement include the contribution by Mr. Flynn of $500,000 in cash to the Company and the
contribution of aviation property and equipment by other parties, in exchange for shares of
common stock of the Company and warrants to purchase such stock.
Explosive New Mens Swimwear and Underwear Range from Lustythreads Fills Huge Market Gap with a Stars & Stripes Headliner
SPRING BREAK (Miami Beach), FLORIDA - March 31, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- No
more boring boxer shorts or ugly underwear this spring season, with the launch of the
exciting new range of men's wear from lustythreads (www.lustythreads.com).
Chris Jean, a Mother and Daughter Design Team, Announce the Launch of 'Impursenations' - a New Concept in Fashion Handbags
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - March 29, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Chris Jean (www.chrisjean.com),
a company dedicated to the design of unique bags that blend practicality with style, today
announced the launch of Impursenations™, a four-in-one bag designed to take the user "from
the beach to the ballroom to the boardroom" in the blink of an eye.
United States Postal Service Gets 'Special Delivery' of the Lawsuit Kind -- Sued For Intentionally Deleting Parts of Employees' Time Records To Avoid Paying Overtime
Law Offices Of Samuel W. Bearman Files Suit That May Impact 200,000 USPS Workers Nationwide
TAMPA, FL - March 22, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ - In perhaps one of the most significant and far-
reaching lawsuits against the United States Postal Service (USPS) in recent times, four named postal
employees (three active and one retired) are alleging the USPS has "systematically and purposefully"
altered their electronic time slips... and...seeped money out of their paychecks.
Miami Kiteboarding & KiteFlix Broadcasting Inc., Reach Agreement On Media Coverage For 'Kite For Girls Day' - A First Ever All Women Kiteboarding Competition
MIAMI, FL - March 15, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- The fastest growing extreme sport today is Kitesurfing and with
the help of Miami Kiteboarding (www.miamikiteboarding.com), one of the first kiteboarding schools in the nation,
women will not be left behind. In a first ever event of its kind, only women will compete on March 20, 2004 at
Crandon Park in Miami on what will become the must-attend annual event.
AeroGroup Announces Tentative Settlement in Tampa Bay Financial Lawsuit
JACKSONVILLE, FL - March 15, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- AeroGroup Incorporated (Pink Sheets: AROU) today
announced that it has reached a tentative settlement of the lawsuit AeroGroup vs. Tampa Bay Financial and its alleged
counterclaims filed October 15, 2002 in Sarasota County, Florida.
Lawsuit Charge Colleges' Scheme To Conceal Their Lack Of Accreditation From Thousands
The Law Firm Of Peter N. Price, P.A. Charges Florida Colleges With Unlawful And Deceptive Activities
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL - March 9, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Eleven Florida colleges, with ties to over 55 colleges
nationwide, are the subject of a class action suit filed in the Circuit Court of Broward County for failure to
disclose their lack of proper accreditation. The Law Firm of Peter N. Price, PA, Hollywood, FL, charged Florida
Metropolitan University, Inc. "(FMU)," Rhodes Colleges, Inc., and Corinthian Colleges, Inc., all headquartered at
Plantation, FL, with damaging plaintiff Michael Satz, by their unlawful and deceptive activities.
Democracy Took The Day Off at Annual Song Writers Conference
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL - March 4, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Author and Gospel singer Bob Miller
(www.bobmillerwrites.com), a registered Republican shocked his fellow song writers at their annual
conference this week with his most unexpected political opinions. Miller said, "With the backbone of the
Democratic Party, William Jefferson Clinton, out of the way and the Bush Storm Troopers in place,
democracy took the day off. Then this war-for-profit crew moved forward with their plans as if world
opinions were irrelevant."
Jack Marcus Voted Businessman of The Year by Greater Miami Business Advisory Council
Second Consecutive Year for Win by President of A Better Way Credit Counseling
MIAMI, FL - March 4, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Boynton Beach businessman Jack Marcus captured top
business honors for the second straight year by winning the Greater Miami Business Advisory Council's
National Leadership Award this past January.
AeroGroup Rises to Success at Jacksonville Florida with the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF)
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - March 3, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- AeroGroup Incorporated (Pink Sheets: AROU)
announces that it has new operations underway and has successfully begun providing operational support
for F-16 training exercises at Cecil Field, Jacksonville Florida with the Royal Netherlands Air Force
(RNLAF). The training missions are conducted in Military Operating Areas (MOA's) located throughout
Florida and are unique as an allied NATO country utilizing a U.S. civilian contractor to perform
services that were only provided by the U.S. Government previously.
Human Research Protections Workshop And Conference March 31, April 1 & 2, 2004 in Orlando, FL
'Protecting Vulnerable Subjects -- Theory, Practice, and Compliance'
ORLANDO, FL - Feb. 26, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- The Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) and
Friends Research Institute (FRI), in Joint Sponsorship with The Medical Education Council of Pensacola
(MECOP), and in collaboration with Florida A & M University, Florida State University, The State of
Florida Department of Health, the U.S. FDA, and the VHA present a two-day comprehensive National
Conference: "Protecting Vulnerable Subjects--Theory, Practice, and Compliance, Thursday & Friday, April 1
& 2, 2004 in Orlando, Florida at The Peabody Hotel. in Orlando, FL. Outstanding national faculty, with
Keynote Addresses by RADM Nathan Stinson, Jr., Deputy Assistant for Minority Health, DHHS, and Dr. John O.
Agwunoby, Secretary of Health, State of Florida.
First Ever Collaboration Between Popular Artists Yields 'Soft Hardware'
David Williams and Frank Strunk Integrate Distinctive Styles In Landmark Exhibition at Salt Creek
Artworks
ST. PETERSBURG, FL - Feb. 9, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Florida-based artists David Williams and
Frank Strunk today announced a new collaborative exhibit entitled "Soft HardWare," opening at Salt
Creek Artworks in St. Petersburg on Friday, February 27th, 2004. "Soft HardWare" is comprised of 18
entirely new pieces created by Strunk and Williams during the past year (www.industrialiving.com).
Bob Miller Writes Announces the Launch of a Free Stock System for Independent Investors
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL - Dec. 17, 2003 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Author and
decorated Vietnam War pilot Bob Miller (www.bobmillerwrites.com) today
announced the launch of his FreeStockSystem helping independent
investors to earn 100 shares of stock for "free" and even show a cash
profit with every purchase, and all within just a few days.
Key Rest Inc. Announces Piano Sabbatical Vacation For Adults of All Music Experience Levels
ST. PETERSBURG, FL - Dec. 4, 2003 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Key Rest Inc.
(www.keyrest.com) announced today a new adult camp for those who have
taken the first step toward playing piano, but simply can't find the
time to perfect their musical art. Following the popular trend of "self
improvement getaways" already well represented in active vacations from
biking and hiking to mountain climbing, adults over 35 are looking for
opportunities to immerse themselves in music. As a result, adult music
camps are starting to pop up across the country. One such camp is "Key
Rest: A Piano Sabbatical," on Florida's west coast.
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Bach Flowers Launches Website Offering Visitors Individualized Flower Therapy
ORLANDO, FL - Nov. 24, 2003 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Bach Flower
Remedies (www.feelbach.com) today announced the launch of Feel Bach!, a
new website offering visitors individualized remedies to improve their
health and sense of well being. Using knowledge and experience gathered
over decades of producing and prescribing Bach flower treatments, the
folks at Feel Bach have developed specialized questionnaires to help
them formulate compounds to meet an individual's specific health needs.
MIKE WEINSTEIN NAMED PRESIDENT OF TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN
Mike Weinstein Assumes Position For Florida's
Premier Scholarship And Mentoring Organization.
JACKSONVILLE, FL - Sept. 4, 2003 (Send2Press Newswire) -- Take Stock in
Children, Florida's premier college scholarship and mentoring
organization, comes under new leadership as Mike Weinstein assumes the
position of president. Weinstein brings extensive leadership and
development experience to the position, and his enthusiasm for helping
children achieve their dreams will be a great asset to the program.
HOYMEDIA, S.A AND AIDS DRUGS DIRECT DELIVER WAYS FOR AIDS AND HIV SUFFERERS TO LOWER COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH OBTAINING CRITICAL MEDICATIONS
TAMPA, FL - Sept. 2, 2003 (Send2Press Newswire) -- Hoymedia, S.A
announced today the formal launch of AIDS Drugs Direct, a cost-effective alternative for those
suffering from AIDS and HIV to obtain brand-name life-saving medications
at a fraction of U.S. prices.
Based in Tampa Florida, and Cape Town, South Africa, AIDS Drugs Direct
provides HIV/AIDS medications at savings up to 60% less than even highly
publicized Canadian Pharmacies.
AUDITEL INC. OF FLORIDA ASKS 'HOW MANY ERRORS ARE IN YOUR PHONE BILLS?'
ORLANDO, FLORIDA - August 25, 2003 (Send2Press Newswire) -- Auditel Inc. of
Florida (www.auditelinc.com) desires to educate the business and
government communities on one important fact; they are almost certainly
paying for errors in their telecom bills. USA Today, July 31, 2003,
reporter Andrew Backover noted, "Phone company billing complaints jumped
5,523 in the first three months of 2003, up 65% from a year earlier, the
Federal Communications Commission says." In the same article, SBC says,
"Most often, customer complaints center on being overcharged, rising fees
and confusing bills."
COMPASSIONATE CAPITALISM - HELPING AFRICAN AIDS ORPHANS IS GOAL OF NEW LONG DISTANCE PHONE SERVICE
ORMOND BEACH, FLORIDA - August 11, 2003 (Send2Press Newswire) -- The alarming
increase of AIDS orphans across the African continent, at least 12 million
and growing daily, has inspired one Florida company to take action.
Africa's Child Communications is launching a new long distance telephone
service with a goal to raise $1 million a year to help care for the
orphans of the African AIDS pandemic.
THE QUIET FORGOTTEN -- PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS, MENTORS, AND HOPE TO FLORIDA'S CHILDREN OF INCARCERATED PARENTS
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA - August 7, 2003 (Send2Press Newswire) -- Take Stock
in Children, Florida's premier college scholarship and mentoring program,
has partnered with the Governor's Mentoring Initiative, the Florida
Department of Corrections, and Prison Fellowship Ministries to provide
scholarships, mentors, and hope to children of incarcerated parents.
Florida's Children of Prisoners: Children of Promise project seeks to
break the cycle of violence, poverty, and academic failure that afflicts
children when a parent goes to prison.
AEROGROUP SIGNS CONTRACT WITH THE ROYAL NETHERLANDS AIR FORCE (RNLAF)
MELBOURNE, FLORIDA - June 11, 2003 (Send2Press Newswire) -- AeroGroup International
Corporation (Pink Sheets:DRGR) announced today that it has signed a contract
with the RNLAF to provide operational support for F-16 training exercises
conducted in Military Operating Areas (MOA) located in Florida. The contract is
unique and the first of its kind, where an allied NATO country is utilizing a
U.S. civilian contractor to perform services that were only provided by the U.S.
Government previously.
SCHOLASTIC ENTERTAINMENT AND JAZWARES TEAM WITH TOYS 'R' US TO LAUNCH INNOVATIVE AND AWARD-WINNING PROJECT KITS FOR KIDS
'Project Kits' Make Learning About Electricity And Magnetism Fun
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - May 29, 2003 (Send2Press Newswire) -- A new concept in children's project kits is creating a buzz in the industry. Jazwares Distribution, Inc., the innovative children's toy and activity company, and Scholastic Entertainment, the media and consumer products division of the global children's publishing company, Scholastic Inc. (NASDQ: SCHL), announce the launch of Project Kits™, an exciting new activity line that will challenge young minds, and teach kids about science in a fun, engaging way.
POWERFUL IMAGING APPLICATION, MYPHOTOZIP, COMPRESSES IMAGES UP TO 1500:1
Ideal Tool For Digital Photographers, And Content Developers, Who Need To
Transmit, Proof, And Store High Resolution Photos
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA - May 28, 2003 (Send2Press Newswire) -- MyZipSoft, Inc.
(www.myzipsoft.com) has released a new software product, MyPhotoZip, an
ultra-compression tool for compressing images up to ratios of 1500:1. These
previously unattainable ratios are accomplished by using a unique Wavelet and
Fractal Recomposition algorithm.(WFR).
BIZZYMAIL.COM OFFERS 100% SPAM-FREE WEBMAIL
PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA - May 12, 2003 (Send2Press Newswire) -- Unique Stuff Inc., a premier
provider of special Internet products, today announced the availability of
Bizzymail webmail service, a web site that provides 100%
protection against unsolicited e-mail. Bizzymail's new offering can help
consumers rid themselves of all unwanted spam, including junk mail and
advertisements.
ROYAL NETHERLANDS AIR FORCE MAKES STOP AT AEROGROUP
MELBOURNE, FLORIDA, April 11, 2003 (Send2Press Newswire) -- AeroGroup International
Corporation (Pink Sheets:DRGR) announced today that AeroGroup has been
contracted by the RNLAF to provide operational support for F-16 training
exercises that are being conducted here in the United States. The Royal
Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) will be transitioning one KDC-10 and nine F-16's
through Melbourne, April 15th through the 19th, en route to El Centro (NAS)
Naval Air Station in California.
VERIDIEN ANNOUNCES NEXT GENERATION OF ITS PATENTED VIRAGUARD LINE OF READY TO USE DISINFECTANTS AND ANTIMICROBIALS
MIAMI, FLORIDA - April 8, 2003 (Send2Press Newswire) -- Veridien Corporation
is pleased to announce the introduction of the next
generation of its patented Viraguard® line of ready to use disinfectants and
antimicrobials for medical, dental and institutional markets. Since its
introduction nearly a decade ago, Viraguard has been recognized as an
environmentally compatible and highly effective solution for the disinfection of
hard inanimate surfaces, under its EPA disinfectant registration, as well as
being a safe and effective hand sanitizer, under its FDA drug listing as an OTC
antimicrobial product.
SPURGEON COLLEGE BOARD VOTES TO TAKE A NEW APPROACH TO EDUCATING FUTURE MINISTRY LEADERS
Spurgeon Positions For The Future
LAKELAND, FLORIDA - Feb. 21, 2003 (Send2Press Newswire) -- The Board of Directors of
Spurgeon Baptist Bible College of Mulberry (Lakeland, Florida) voted recently to
re-direct the college's approach to educating future ministry leaders.
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