Goddess Hair Extensions Founder Nominated for American Cancer Society Award
September 5, 2010

Sheila Matechuk, Developer of Goddess Hair Extensions & Replacement, has been nominated for the American Cancer Society's prestigious "Lane Adams Award" honoring individuals who "demonstrate innovative and collaborative approaches to enhancing the quality of life for cancer patients and their families."

Matechuk, a San Francisco Bay Area stylist, was nominated by client and terminally ill Stanford Hospital physician for the extraordinary restoration of hair lost to chemotherapy, as well as emotional and financial support to her and hundreds of other women over the past six years.

"As a physician, I know how powerful the mind-body connection is, and since Sheila has restored my hair, I can look in the mirror and not look sick anymore. I feel like my old invincible self, not a victim of this horrible disease," states the client.

The Goddess integration method is an hair attachment that allows women with thinning hair the freedom of vigorous activity without the fear and discomfort of a conventional, unsecured  wig.

Sheila's client adds, "In the three months since I have had my hair back, I am free of active cancer lesions and part of this has been thanks to Sheila's unwavering kindness, support and artistic attention to detail."

Matechuk developed the Goddess Integration System™ in 2006 to address the needs of clients suffering from hair loss who weren't candidates for hair extensions.

"I was frustrated with my inability to help women coming in hoping for hair extensions. I started cutting up wigs and trying different approaches to solve this problem. I care deeply about these ladies, and no woman should have to endure the indignity of hair loss for any reason, particularly when facing something as traumatic as cancer," says Matechuk.

With Breast Cancer Awareness month coming up in October, Matechuk hopes that the nomination will send a message of hope to women that solutions are out there, and training programs are available.

Watch Sheila Matechuk with Joyce Hanna , Director of Stanford University's Living Strong, Living Well on Comcast's "She TV" Talk Show at http://www.communitymediacenter.net/watch/stream/  or on demand at http://shetv.blip.tv/

About Goddess Hair Extensions & Replacement

Goddess Hair Extensions & Replacement is a San Francisco Bay Area

company dedicated to the art and technology of hair extension and replacement.

SOURCE Goddess Hair Extensions & Replacement

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OXIS International Announces the Launch of Oxis Consumer Products Subsidiary
September 5, 2010

OXIS INTERNATIONAL, INC. (OTC Bulletin Board: OXIS, Paris: OXI) announced today the launch of its wholly owned subsidiary, Oxis Consumer Products (OCP), focused on the development, marketing, promotion, and sales of direct to consumer brands. OCP will be responsible for sales, marketing and distribution of the recently announced ErgoFlex® and ErgoPLex® products as well as additional consumer products currently in development. In addition, OCP is currently in negotiation with several prestigious companies regarding formation of Joint Ventures in numerous consumer brand verticals. OXIS will continue to update its shareholders as these opportunities are completed.

About OXIS International, Inc.

OXIS International, Inc. develops technologies and products to research, diagnose, treat and prevent diseases of oxidative stress/inflammation associated with damage from free radical and reactive oxygen species (ROS). The company holds the rights to several therapeutic classes of compounds in the area of oxidative stress, and has focused commercialization programs that include SOD (superoxide dismutase), MPO (myeloperoxidase), GPx (glutathione peroxidase), as well as a highly potent antioxidant, Ergothioneine, that may be sold over-the-counter (OTC) as a dietary supplement. Please visit www.oxis.com for additional information.

Forward-Looking Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve numerous risks and uncertainties. Actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including those set forth in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Canton Fair_ Multinationals Sourcing Service for International Corporate Buyers
September 5, 2010

Canton Fair's Multinationals Sourcing Service (hereinafter referred to as MSS) offers an exclusive sourcing platform for big international buyers. For the last session of Canton Fair, there were 11 multinational sourcing enterprises that were invited to participate in the Fair for directional sourcing, e.g. Auchan (France), PPR Group (France), ARC International (France), Central Purchasing, Inc. (US), AITCO International (US), Lifetime Brands, Inc. (US), Onninen (Finland), Mitre 10 (New Zealand), AIDA (Denmark), Kohnan Shoji Co., Ltd. (Japan) and Trial Company Inc. (Japan). Through the development in the previous 14 sessions, MSS has been praised consistently by the sourcing enterprises by means of quality service, individualized sourcing concept and wonderful organization and operations.

Through various channels such as its official website, Canton Fair News, brochures and leaflets as well as other news media, Canton Fair concentrates on promoting enterprise image and procuring information of buyers, building a convenient purchasing platform for buyers, and providing buyers with services such as badge pre-registration, purchasing platform, publicity and conferences, etc.

By participating in MSS, buyers may not only entertain their clients in a comfortable negotiation environment, but also offer convenience for new suppliers to conduct face-to-face negotiations, thereby helping buyers expand information channels and improving on-site procuring efficiency. In addition, through Canton Fair and its MSS platform, buyers may also rapidly promote their company image and improve their reputation and influence in the industry. With the gradual recovery from the global financial crisis, various buyers have significantly raised their procuring desire with increasing procuring amount, and some have even placed orders with their suppliers for cooperation on the site.

As well, according to the MSS survey report of the Fair, more than 60% of respondents indicated that they were affected by the global financial crisis. The interviewed sourcing enterprises indicated that multinationals sourcing was of great importance. They considered that "Multinationals Sourcing Service helps to expand sourcing channels and find out cost-efficient commodities;" over 50% of respondents said that number of buyers that they sent to the Fair was on the rise. All respondents indicated that they maintained follow-up communications with suppliers.

SOURCE China Foreign Trade Centre

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JOHNSON'S Brand Launches JOHNSON'S NATURAL(TM) Product Line for Babies and Kids
September 5, 2010

Avenue You Beauty Store Named to Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Private Companies in America
September 5, 2010

/Avenue You Beauty Store/- Inc. Magazine ranks Avenue You Beauty Store No. 3893 on its Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America, making Avenue You No. 1 among the top 50 retail businesses in Belmar, NJ. Avenue You also ranked No. 182 in the Top 217 ranked retail companies. The Inc. 5000 companies are decided after extensive screening and interviews by reporters and writers for Inc.com, and inclusion on the list is considered to be one of the most prestigious awards for high-growth companies in the private sector.

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"The Inc. 5000 provides the most comprehensive look ever at the most important part of the economy--the entrepreneurial part," said Inc. 5000 Project Manager Jim Melloan. "The Inc. 5000 gives an unrivaled portrait of young, underreported companies across all industries doing fascinating things with cutting-edge business models, as well as older companies that are still showing impressive growth."

"Just being considered for the Inc. 5000 list was an accomplishment that our company set out for during our re-invention period that started just 5 years ago. Actually making the list and being mentioned among some of the most prestigious names in the country is an amazing experience for our employees and our brand," said Brian J. Esposito CEO of Avenue You Beauty Store. "To achieve and sustain growth in the retail industry in such dire economic times is a testament to our company concept, services, and selection of products. We believe we are poised for continued growth and opportunities for our brand worldwide."

About Avenue You Beauty Store

About Avenue You Beauty Store Salon Professional Services, Inc., parent company to Avenue You Beauty Store & AveYou.com is a leading beauty supply company. The company consists of: beauty boutique stores, wholesale distribution, and internet divisions. For more information about Avenue You, please visit: http://www.aveyou.com.

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