TEACHING OPPORTUNITIES: The American Intercontinental University School of Design in Plantation Florida is looking for full-time teachers in fashion, marketing and interior design. Teachers must have a master’s degree in the subject being taught. Contact Dr. Andrew Burnstine at 954-446-6190. The Dean of AIU is Gordon Russel.

BOOKS ON THE HEADWEAR INDUSTRY: Debbie Henderson has written three books on the history of men's hats and the headwear industry. They are: HAT TALK: conversations with hatters ($19.95), THE TOP HAT ($15.95) and THE HAND MADE FELT HAT ($7.95). Wholesale rates also available. Contact Debbie at: debhathistory@yahoo.com

A few places to put your press releases: PR Newswire (888-776-0942), Business Wire (800-770-9473) and PR Leap (619-271-3300). New Era Hat Co. puts all their news on through PR Newswire. For a write-up in a local newspaper, call the assignment editor or fashion editor and tell them what you are doing. Remember, it has to be of interest to their readers.