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NEW YORK, June 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --HBA Global Expo announced today a Social Networking App that empowers visitors to easily find and connect with the attendees and companies that matter most to them.The HBA Global Expo and Conference, taking place June 19-21, 2012 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York, is the largest gathering of ingredient suppliers, packagers and retails to the global beauty and wellness industries.

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Utilizing the complimentary Social Networking App, users can register their interest in a wide range of topics ranging from Anti-Aging to Wellness and everything in between. Within each selected topic, they can then indicate whether they are interested in learning more about the topic or if they can provide help. The app uses this data along with profile information garnered from tight social media integration to determine points of commonality and then builds for each user a personalized, top 50 list of "Who To Know" at the show. As usage increases, the app gets smarter and dynamically updates these lists to hone in on the people and companies that matter most.

"The HBA Social Networking App has evolved out of customer feedback requesting that attendees, exhibitors, and speakers have the ability to find the perfect matches for their needs in an environment with so many potential leads," said Jill Birkett, Director of UBM Live's Beauty & Wellness Portfolio. "With this social application, we are putting a powerful tool into hands of our visitors to help them easily find and connect with others that will help them achieve their objectives."

"We constantly strive to give visitors the best, most productive event experience," said Howard Zonder, SVP of Market and Audience Development, UBM Live. "UBM Live events like HBA Global Expo draw thousands and sometimes tens of thousands of visitors which can make it challenging for even the most seasoned attendees to meet all of the right people and visit all of the most relevant exhibitors. Tools like the HBA Social Networking App empower our visitors to maximize their time and efforts at the show."

Powered by Vivastream, the app is designed to increase the volume and effectiveness of networking for visitors and exhibitors at HBA Global.

To build your HBA Global "Who To Know" list, visit http://www.vivastream.com/events/hba-global-expo. For more information on the HBA Global Expo 2012 please visit http://www.hbaexpo.com.

Media contact: Annie Scully, 845-369-6382, ascully@hbaexpo.com or Caitlin Read, 609-759-4735, caitlin.read@ubm.com.

About HBA Global Expo & Conference http://www.hbaexpo.com produced by UBM Live, is the premiere product development sourcefrom concept to marketfor the cosmetics, personal care, skin care, fragrance and wellness industries and features a comprehensive educational program and exhibits floor. HBA visitors comprise the top prestige, mass and emerging beauty and personal care brands worldwide. The HBA Global Expo & Conference will take place June 19-21, 2012 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York. Connect with the HBA Global communities on Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter.

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UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (AP) - Diplomas at a Maryland high school are being reprinted because they contain a spelling error.

All of the diplomas distributed last week in Prince George's County outside Washington misspelled the word "program." County officials say they noticed the mistake after commencements were under way.

The vendor that printed the nearly 8,000 diplomas, National Quality Products, has apologized to the Class of 2012 for the mistake. Briant Coleman, a spokesman for the schools, says the vendor will reprint the diplomas for free.

The corrected diplomas will be mailed to students in a little more than a month.

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NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire -06/06/12)- GfK MRI and the Keller Fay Group today announced that they have successfully fused together their large syndicated research databases.

The resulting new product will enable media agencies and owners to plan media strategies for the purposes of maximizing consumer word of mouth about brands and companies. The new fusion product, known as TalkTrack/GfK MRI Data Fusion, brings together the most comprehensive word of mouth database and the leading currency study for print media.

"Many of our clients tell us they are interested in how social influence and media work together, and this new product with Keller Fay Group helps to answer that need," said GfK MRI President & CEO Kathi Love.

TalkTrack/GfK MRI Data Fusion will:

The TalkTrack/GfK MRI Data Fusion is based on data from two of the most widely respected studies in media and consumer research: Keller Fay's TalkTrack, the only ongoing research program that monitors the 90% of word of mouth that happens offline, and GfK MRI's Survey of the American Consumer, the industry standard for magazine audience measurement and insights into consumer behavior and motivations.

"The fact is: all media are social. Every form of media -- including TV, print, in-store, and online -- has the potential to stimulate conversations. By connecting our word of mouth data to GfK MRI's Survey of the American Consumer, it is now possible to identify which media audiences are most likely to engage in conversations about their category and brands," said Brad Fay, COO of Keller Fay Group.

The new product will be available by the end of June.

About GfK MRI

GfK MRI has a singular goal: to provide the clearest and most detailed view of American consumers -- who they are, what they buy, how they think, and the best ways to reach them. Founded in 1979, GfK MRI is the country's leading provider of magazine audience ratings, multimedia research data and penetrating insights into consumers' behavior and motivations.

When conducting its national Survey of the American Consumer, GfK MRI interviews approximately 26,000 U.S. adults in their homes each year. In face-to-face interviews and written surveys, consumers are asked about their use of media, their consumption of more than 6,000 products in 550 categories, their lifestyles and their attitudes. Because the Survey of the American Consumer is structured as an area probability study, the results are projectable to the entire U.S. adult population. The Survey also serves as a foundation for an array of innovative GfK MRI research products that answer the market's need for granular, cross-media and consumer-focused information.

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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., June 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- HQ Nightclub and HQ Beach Club at Revel in Atlantic City are proud to present Roger Sanchez as a resident DJ of the beachfront resort's unparalleled nightlife and daylife destinations. His residency begins this summer and will hit the turntables for a number of performances throughout the year.

GRAMMY Award-winning producer and DJ Roger Sanchez is one of the world's most foremost names in house music and a top-global master of the genre. Sanchez has scored numerous hits in the European and World Charts and remixed tracks for an array of superstars including Kylie Minogue, Madonna, No Doubt, Maroon 5, The Police, Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson and Daft Punk. He hosts a weekly terrestrial and online radio show called "Release Yourself" which reaches over 15 million listeners worldwide and is now a featured program on the rapidly-expanding iHeartRadio network. As the founder of Stealth Records, Roger has established one of the most upfront imprints in the house music scene. His annual summer residencies on the islands of Ibiza and Mykonos and ongoing residencies in London and Las Vegas have established Sanchez as a leading ambassador of the electronic dance movement.

HQ Nightclub, the stunning, adult-only nightlife party venue is located in a striking setting, offering breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean, beach, Boardwalk, and Atlantic City skyline. The 40,000-square-foot venue consists of four distinct levels, each exuding a different ambiance within a unique setting. From the chic candlelit library bar on the ground floor, complete with gaming tables and billiards, to the club's main floor which features a state-of-the-art performance area, up to the sleek rooftop bar that offers impeccable panoramic views, HQ Nightclub offers a lavish nightlife experience for elite guests that will ignite their senses.

Spanning 45,000 square feet of Oceanside real estate, the impressive HQ Beach Club will be the first of its kind. With inspiration gathered from the beautiful island of Mykonos to the South of France, the adults-only mecca will redefine the pool party scene by hosting day-into-night events along the iconic boardwalk every weekend. Elite VIP service, luxurious amenities, in-demand artists and entertainment will be the standard at HQ Beach Club.

HQ Nightclub and Beach Club are just two of the nightlife and daylife experiences brought to Revel by Angel Management Group (AMG). Guests are also invited to experience AMG's other premier entertainment spaces within the resort including The Social, located in the heart of the casino floor, which features three distinct bar experiences.

Revel is a destination for uncommon recreation. The beachfront resort is smoke-free and features more than 1,800 rooms with sweeping ocean views. Designed to embrace its natural surroundings, Revel curates a collection of daylife and nightlife experiences crafted to bring the outside in and the inside out. Indoor and outdoor pools, gardens, lounges, and a 32,000-square-foot spa provide guests with a relaxing resort, while an outstanding collection of 14 restaurant concepts from award-wining chefs and restaurateurs, live entertainment featuring marquee acts and international artists, nightclubs, an oceanfront dayclub, a casino that feels like a theatre and a collection of boutiques in The Row tailor to each guest's passions.

To start your Revel journey, visit http://www.revelresorts.com. To receive the latest updates on Revel Nightlife, visit http://www.revelnightlife.com or find us on Facebook and Twitter. Revel is located on the Boardwalk at Connecticut Avenue in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Editor's note: High-resolution images and B-roll are available for download on Revel's media center at http://media.revelresorts.com/.

About Angel Management GroupAngel Management Group has built an unrivalled reputation as a premier entertainment and nightlife company led by an executive team combining over 100 years of experience. AMG specializes in venue operations, food and beverage management, marketing, promotions, festival and arena event production as well as brand licensing, sponsorship development, public relations, talent booking and music programming. A pioneer in the industry, it currently handles over a dozen leading properties including WET REPUBLIC Ultra Pool at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, PURE Nightclub at Caesars Palace Las Vegas and Social House inside Crystals at CityCenter.

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Scientists and amateur astronomers alike celebrated the arrival of the Transit of Venus on Tuesday, peering up to the skies to watch a dark black dot slide over the surface of the sun.

Those taking part were seeing what has only been seen eight times since the invention of the telescope -- the image of Venus, a slithering period, blocking just a smidgen of the light from our solar system's star. Astronomers were watching the celestial event from all corners of Earth -- from California to Hawaii to Australia to India.

At Griffith Observatory, crowds of onlookers peered through telescopes to catch one of the rarest of planetary alignments, which won't be seen again until 2117.

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"To hear it and see it are two different experiences... It's that little dot you won't ever see in our lifetimes again," said Lee Flicker, 56, of Hancock Park.

Lenore Perry, 42, of Santa Monica, was less enthralled with the sight of a dot on the sun. "It doesn't look overwhelmingly wild. But when you think about what it is, it's rare and extraordinary."

One of the best parts of Transit of Venus was coming up at 6:27 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time, when the planet was set to be at the midpoint of the sun. The show will continue until sunset in the continental U.S., but will go on in Asia, western Africa and most of Europe until about 9:47 p.m. PDT.

At Mt. Wilson above the San Gabriel Valley, astronomers gathered beneath a blue sky with only occasional wisps of clouds breezing by to celebrate the historic transit.

The last time the Transit of Venus was viewable anywhere on Earth was 2004, but it wasn't viewable on the U.S. West Coast. Before Tuesday, the last time Los Angeles could have seen the Transit of Venus was in 1882.

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