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Cosmetics firm admits airbrushing Twiggy

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:11:37 GMT

An airbrushed photo of the model Twiggy gave a "misleading" impression about the effects of an eye cream it promoted in a magazine advert, a watchdog said.
Source: BBC News

Branson's 'anti-ginger' ad is banned by watchdog

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:10:30 GMT

Virgin Media has been criticised by the Advertising Standards Authority for suggesting that ginger hair is undesirable. It is the first time the ASA has upheld a complaint of ill-treatment against Titian-haired individuals in its 47-year history.
Source: The Independent

Aibrushed Twiggy advert ruled misleading by watchdog

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:10:30 GMT

An advert starring the model Twiggy was airbrushed to give a false impression of the beauty product she was promoting, the advertising watchdog has found.
Source: The Independent

MusicWeb-International on William Chapman Nyaho's 'ASA': 'This disk is a revelation'

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:51:56 GMT

William Chapman Nyaho tells AfriClassical: “Greetings! I just came across this. A very nice review of the CD.
Source: AfriClassical

Hillsborough-based sport fisherman Captain Greg Nunn wins American Striper Association Angler of the Year

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:39:20 GMT

Courtesy hapidazesportfishing.comCaptain Greg Nunn, seen here as a Junior Angler, along with Hillsborough-based Team Hapi Daze has won the Mercury/American Striper Association Angler of the Year.
Source: NJ.com

Virgin Galactic Expands Its Exclusive Sales Relationship with Virtuoso

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:06:41 GMT

Virgin Galactic announced 18 new Virtuoso(R) travel advisors as 'Accredited Space Agents' (ASAs), including Ezana Araya of Andavo Travel, Inc with offices in Denver, Colo. , San Francisco, Calif. , and Salt Lake City, Utah.
Source: Space Ref

M&S Christmas Ad Cleared of Sexism

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:25:52 GMT

Blade is delighted by the news that Marks & Spencer’s Christmas ad has been cleared of sexism.
Source: Spada

OSG, Aker Philly and American Shipping settle dispute

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:19:53 GMT

Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc.
Source: Marine Log

Quoted in 'American Seniors Assn Hits Senate Healthcare 'Coup''

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:09:58 GMT

said in TransWorldNews:

As we’ve noted for weeks now, the AARP has sold out to congressional Democrat leaders and the White House so it can have a monopoly on selling insurance and thus reap profits under Obamacare. The AARP is not standing up for seniors, but ASA is fighting ... We appreciate senators – Republican, Democrat and Independent— who oppose socialistic control over our healthcare, who want Americans to be able to choose their own healthcare provider and insurer, and who are working to derail the Senate’s legislative monstrosity.

Quoted in 'Chris Wimmer to Compete in ASA South Africa Event'

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:14:41 GMT

said in TheAutoChannel.com:

Chris comes from a great racing family from his brother Scott who has been successful on the upper levels of racing to his uncle, the late great midwest driver Larry Detjens ... Earlier this year, I watched Chris go from third to first in the closing laps and on to victory in the ASA Midwest Tour event at Iowa Speedway in front of 20,000 fans. It was an exciting finish to a great race. He is a great addition to an already stellar field of participants for this event.

Photo from Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 00:56:00 GMT

Participants of the 2nd Africa-South America Summit (ASA) remain at the lobby of a hotel in Porlamar, Margarita Island, northwestern Venezuela, on September 26, 2009.

Photo from Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:37:36 GMT

Spokesperson for Athletics South Africa (ASA) Chris Britz reads out a media release at the end of an ASA special General meeting in Johannesburg on September 24, 2009. Britz read 'The meeting unanimously expressed confidence in the current ASA leadership.

MC Doc Brown and MC Lowkey - Mad World Remix - Buzz fm Manchester

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:50:47 GMT