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The C.H.A.M.P. Experiment Teen Reality Show Documentary
The C.H.A.M.P. Experiment is new, entertaining and informative reality show and documentary that will air this Fall 2010. This video is an introduction to the reality show, the author and advocate, Traci S. Campbell - http://www.traciscampbell.com - as well as the emotional and mental challenges facing teens and single parents in this generation. It will reward teens for their hard work, challenges and efforts in the C.H.A.M.P. Experiment. - July 24, 2010 - Traci S Campbell
Gulf Coast School of Music, Pensacola, FL, is Now Registering for Fall Session of Guitar, Bass, Drum, Vocal, Piano, Keyboard, Synthesizer, Organ Lessons for Kids & Adults
Gulf Coast School of Music, a fun music school in Pensacola, FL, opens registration for the fall session of guitar, bass, voice, piano, keyboard, synthesizer, organ, and drum lessons for youth and adult music students from Pensacola, Gulf Breeze, Pace, & Milton. Gulf Coast School of Music’s professional musicians teach piano, keyboard, synthesizer, organ, bass, voice, drum and guitar lessons in a performance-based approach to music instruction: students learn individually and as part of a band. - July 20, 2010 - Gulf Coast School of Music
Loretta (Perry) Dawson of Career Create Provides Free Assistance to the Community
Loretta Perry-Dawson of Career Create is again offering free services to the community to assist youth in finding careers and learning to search for jobs the best way possible.. - July 17, 2010 - Career Create
Combi® USA Launches New Swing with Remote Control
The travel-sized Yurikago Swing with remote control offers parents convenience. - July 14, 2010 - Combi USA
Achieving Success Through Franchising with Franchise Beacon
Club Tabby business owners are extremely happy with the explosive expansion and expertise Franchise Beacon offers. - July 12, 2010 - Franchise Beacon LLC
MEAC’s Early Literacy Program Joins in the Race
It all began on July 1, 2010 when people from all across America started voting for ideas they believe can positively impact society. One such idea is MEAC’s Early Literacy Program aimed at preparing young disadvantaged children for academic success. - July 09, 2010 - Madisonville Education and Assistance Center
UNI Press Publications Announces a New Novel, Isn’t She Lovely, by Ebony Nicole
Isn’t She Lovely Addresses Issues that Drives the Reader to Question our Collective Roles as a Society and our Commitment to the Futures of our Youth, and the Importance of Self Esteem. - July 06, 2010 - UNI Press Publications
New Inspirational Booger Book from The PhazelFOZ Company
The phazelFOZ Company has brought together author DJ Corchin and illustrator Dan Dougherty once again to publish a new charming and fun children’s book, You Got A Boogie. A silly and heartwarming, full-colored story that provides a hilarious opportunity to speak with kids about telling... - July 01, 2010 - The Phazelfoz Company, LLC
Fireworks and Your Family: Leave It to the Pros. Wisconsin Pediatricians Urge Caregivers to Prohibit Use of Fireworks.
Many families use fireworks as entertainment during the summer months, especially over the Fourth of July holiday. But is it safe? A surprising number of injuries and fatalities occur each year from using fireworks at home. It is much safer and easier to enjoy fireworks displays at events organized by professionals. - June 25, 2010 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Friends Forever Hosts Israel's Boston Consul-General
Friends Forever, a 501(c)(3) global non-partisan advocacy and awareness organization dedicated to world peace, yesterday hosted Israeli Consul-General to New England, Nadav Tamir at The Hundred Club in Portsmouth, NH to discuss the important role that Friends Forever plays in fostering peace in the Middle East. - June 24, 2010 - Friends Forever USA
Ikando and the UNHCR Collaborated to Commemorate the World Refugee Day
Ikando volunteers and Interns for the Foundation of Contemporary Art and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) collaborated to commemorate World Refugee Day with the refugees at the Buduburam Camp. - June 22, 2010 - Ikando Foundation
Makewell Helps Nigerian Family Find a Facility to Perform Rare Separation Surgery for Conjoined Twins
Makewell Meditour Ltd., a pioneer in India’s medical tourism industry lived up to its tagline - “Connecting you to good health” when it successfully organised the surgery that gave a new life to eight month old, co-joined Nigerian twins. The eight-month-old twins shared a common... - June 18, 2010 - Makewell Meditour Ltd
World’s Youngest Editor-in-Chief, 11 Year Old Ajha Nicole Dortch of Atlanta, Introduces Her A.N.D. Magazine at Conversations –N- Converses®
Ajha Nicole Dortch is the 11 year old Editor-in-Chief of A.N.D. Magazine. Launching what could be the first ever Pre-teen magazine by Pre-teens and for Pre-teens. - June 18, 2010 - Bay Area Pros
Combi® USA Launches New Play Yard with Unique Folding Mechanism
The Tatami Play Yard offers a solution to parents dealing with cumbersome play yard assembly - June 16, 2010 - Combi USA
Riverside Zumba Anniversary Bash to Benefit Inland Empire Olive Crest
T3 Fitness Energy is having a major fitness bash to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Riverside Zumba and the official launch party for Riverside R.I.P.P.E.D. on July 9, 2010 beginning at 6:30PM. More importantly, the event supports “Make A Difference to Children Month” and 100% of... - June 16, 2010 - T3 Fitness Energy
Book Honors Scout's 100 Years
Scouts celebrate 100 years and James Gerdeman has a tribute to them in a new book Jimmy the Scout. What makes this unique is a special blend of quotes from Scouts of all ages, pictures of Scouting and Gerdeman’s own experience trying to earn merit badges with his brother without the help of a Scout Master. These guys get creative when they need to earn badges. James Gerdeman wants everyone to have fun as they read the antics with family and friends. Read Jimmy the Scout. - June 16, 2010 - JDGerdeman
Family Service Offers Teens Traditional Etiquette Classes with Modern Standards
A 5 week etiquette workshop focusing on proper dress, fine dining skills, grooming techniques, plus time and money management. The segment for females is entitled, Me First while the segment for men is called A Gentlemen. - June 10, 2010 - Family Service
Close Supervision Key to Summer Water Safety for Children, Wisconsin: Pediatricians Emphasize Guidelines to Prevent Drowning and Injury
School is out and summer activities have begun - water safety is important, especially for children. The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics encourages parents and caregivers to actively protect children during this busy time and shares key information to reduce the risk of injury or death. The number one requirement for safety during water activities is careful, constant supervision. No child or adult, at any swimming level, is ever 'drown-proof.' - June 09, 2010 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Combi® Kobuk Air-Thru™ Highback to Backless Booster Now Available
The Kobuk Air-Thru™ with vented shell allows hot air to escape and cool air to rush in and now accommodates children up to 125 pounds. - June 09, 2010 - Combi USA
Nowhere Feels Like Home Nabs 2010 Pearson Prize Teen Choice Award
Pearson Prize Teen Choice Award contest is held annually in Montreal, QC to help promote reading and obtain books for the schools. Nowhere Feels Like Home is a young adult novel and one of the 2010 Pearson Prize winners. - May 27, 2010 - Griffie World
Creations by Mom Launches Website for Creative Moms
New online boutique gives moms a new way to buy and sell custom handmade products online. - May 26, 2010 - Creations by Mom
The Victory Center for Autism in Miami, Fl, Raises Significant Funds During Their "10th Year Anniversary Gala" Even Under This Year's Poor Economy
Recently, The Victory Center for Autism & Behavioral Challenges along with Christine Lee’s Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida, held its 10th Year Anniversary Gala. The theme for this year’s event was The Victory Center reaching its “10th year milestone.” - May 26, 2010 - The Victory Center for Autism & Behavioral Challenges
“The MANIFESTIVUS” to Feature: Common, Toubab Krewe, and John Brown's Body
The Festival is announced and tickets are ready for sale. Performances highlighted by headliner Common. - May 20, 2010 - Halogen Media Works.LLC
Metro Centre Announces Summer Events Schedule Loaded with Fun
Free Outdoor Movie Series “Movies Under the Stars” Returns with More Family Films; Peoria Farmers Market Features Fresh New Local Producers - May 18, 2010 - Metro Centre
Research Shows Chiropractic May Help Children with Constipation
Recent research reported in the Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health – Chiropractic reveals that chiropractic may play an important role in helping resolve constipation in children. - May 18, 2010 - J. Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health - Chiropractic
Pure One™ Omega-3 Registered with the Vegan Society
Pure One™ DHA supplement manufacturer today announced a license from the Vegan Society for trademark use in the United States, Canada, the European Union, and Australia. The Vegan logo adds to Pure One’s quality offering for vegetarian consumers and vegan retailers, in addition to the benefits of being sourced and Made in the USA and recognized good for pregnant-nursing mothers and infants. - May 17, 2010 - Source-Omega
Cooking Teens to Feature Hottest Farm-to-School Efforts
The online daily magazine Cooking Teens will send live dispatches from the Taking Root conference in Detroit to teen foodies and their families - May 17, 2010 - Cooking Teens
Chicago Screenwriter, Marcia L. Sinclair is One Step Closer to the Production of Lemon Tea: the Emancipation of Liberty with the Release of the Screenplay Video Synopsis
Coffee, Tea and Me Productions, Inc., in association with, Michael K. Ross of Chosen Generation Studio and Films presents the Video Synopsis, Based on the Screenplay, "Lemon Tea: The Emancipation of Liberty" written by Marcia L. Sinclair. - May 16, 2010 - Coffee, Tea and Me Incorporated
Lutheran Settlement House - Women of Courage: Women of Inspiration! May 20, Hyatt Regency at Penn's Landing, 5:30 Reception, 6:30 Dinner
Lutheran Settlement House - Women of Courage: Women of Inspiration! recognizes nine outstanding women, one woman who has distinguished herself by overall commitment to the wellbeing of Philadelphians and two women in each of the four areas of LSH’s work: bilingual domestic violence; community education and employment training; senior services, and homeless services - one woman who has been an advocate in the area and one who has received services, overcome challenges, and given back. - May 15, 2010 - Lutheran Settlement House
Blindsuk.net is the First UK Online Shop to Provide Child Safety Information and Devices
Blindsuk.net introduces information and child safety mechanism for its products, for the first time in the online environment. Well known online blinds retailer, Blinds UK has always tried to meet customers' needs by not only offering quality products at affordable prices but by also offering... - May 15, 2010 - Blinds UK
TeenScreen Social Media Launch is Turning Heads & Making Friends
Columbia University's TeenScreen National Center for Mental Health Checkups launches new site and new integrated social media strategy to engage the medical, education, and patient communities. - May 14, 2010 - Washington Media Group
Petit Confection Debuts at "The Sweetest Thing" - MAMAISTA and Cookies for Kids’ Cancer Partner for Pre-Mother’s Day Event
French inspired children’s clothing line Petit Confection made its debut on Tuesday, May 4 in New York City. “The Sweetest Thing,” hosted by MAMAISTA and Cookies for Kids’ Cancer™ charity and held at West Village eatery Sweetiepie, was a fabulous pre-Mother’s Day event. Attended by mothers and children alike, including “The Real Housewives of New York City’s” Alex McCord, “The Sweetest Thing” was an unforgettable occasion. - May 14, 2010 - Petit Confection
Local Childcare Coordinator, Michelle Carbeck, Attends Cultural Care Au Pair National Conference in Walt Disney World, Florida
Local Scottsdale resident Michelle Carbeck was recently invited to join nearly two hundred of her peers at a national conference in Walt Disney World, FL, hosted by Cultural Care Au Pair. Carbeck is a Cultural Care Au Pair local childcare coordinator (LCC) for Scottsdale and Cave Creek. At the... - May 14, 2010 - Cultural Care Au Pair - Scottsdale, Arizona
Local Interior Designer Receives Los Angeles Children’s Charity Angel Award
Local interior designer was honored and presented with Hillsides Angel Award during Child Abuse Prevention Month. Hillsides, a foster care charity serving children and families living in Los Angeles County, including Pasadena, presented the award to Judith Kenyon Burness during its Annual Angel... - May 14, 2010 - Hillsides
Volunteers Receive Los Angeles Children’s Charity Angel Award
Local jeweler and restaurateurs were honored and presented with Hillsides Community Angel Award during Child Abuse Prevention Month. Hillsides, a foster care charity serving children and families living in Los Angeles County, including Pasadena, presented the awards to Nelson Holdo, owner of Asanti... - May 14, 2010 - Hillsides
Greenspoon Marder Attorney Receives President’s Call to Service Award
William Berger, senior partner, co-chair of the litigation department and managing partner of the West Palm Beach offices at Greenspoon Marder, P.A., was presented with the President’s Call to Service Award, the highest honor awarded by the office of the President of the United States for... - May 12, 2010 - Greenspoon Marder
Clues to Poor Student Performance Given in Rooms of the Mind, Published by Outskirts Press
In his newest release, Rooms of the Mind: Quadrants for Success, published by Outskirts Press, veteran educator Terry M. Brown digs into the external and internal mental stages of learning in schools in order to offer solutions to the significant problems in today’s American education... - May 12, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
PRS Guitars, Youth Arts Forum, & Shuffleboard Records Present Youth Rock Live! a Simon Malls Performance Featuring Six Volt with Special Guest Whitney Kelly
Youth Rock Live charity concert series featuring Six Volt from Red Bank, NJ to raise money for Homeless Kids across America playing at 22 Simon Malls June - September. Sponsored by PRS Guitars, Shuffleboard Records and Youth Arts Forum. - May 11, 2010 - Six Volt
Bear Travels Around United States for a Good Cause
An ordinary teddy bear will be making an extraordinary journey around the country to raise awareness for Bears on Patrol. He will be documenting his journey with photos and videos at local points of interest. - May 10, 2010 - Bears on Patrol
Cultural Care Au Pairs Say: Happy "Host" Mother's Day!
Moms across the country are appreciated by their live-in au pairs who are in the United States to provide childcare for host families for up to two years. - May 07, 2010 - Cultural Care Au Pair, Mass.
Kids on Broadway to Participate in Human Race
Local non-profit Kids on Broadway will be walking for dollars as they try to raise funds to replace old microphone equipment. - May 06, 2010 - Kids On Broadway
PR Pro Daniel Kennedy Named to Board of Global Medical Relief Fund
Global Medical Relief Fund, the New York-based org. that aids amputee children from around the world, names international PR pro Daniel Kennedy of New York City to its advisory board. - May 05, 2010 - Daniel Kennedy Communications Services
WaterFest™ 2010 Set for May 30 - Thousands of Boats Expected at Family-Friendly Event for Boaters
Boats big and small from all over the Sunshine State will make their way to Port Canaveral’s Ski Island on Memorial Day as BoatFlorida.com launches their second annual WaterFest™ event. 100% of the proceeds from the event will go to benefit the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization. BoatFlorida.com hopes to raise $100,000 to benefit the charity, which matches adult volunteers to children in need of mentoring. - May 04, 2010 - BoatFlorida.com
Can't See Forrest Through the Trees? Author Publishes First Poet Tree Book.
Poet Tree has compiled his first collection of more than 100 poems, writing his first volume "Forrever Memories" about Forrest Pettengill's struggle with sexuality and how God helped shape Forrest's mind and soul. The author describes Mr. Pettengill's life during his relationships with both men & women after experiencing child sexual abuse and becoming a survivor. Included with each work, like history, the dates and times are recorded before and after each poem to help decode the past. - May 03, 2010 - Forrest Fyr
Duke Ellington Center’s Free Concert Encourages Music and Arts in Public Schools
Proudly wearing special Duke Ellington “Messengers of Harmony” buttons, hundreds of school children gathered around the Duke Ellington Statue this afternoon, at the northeast corner of Central Park, for a free Duke Ellington Day Concert hosted by The Duke Ellington Center for the Arts. - April 30, 2010 - The Duke Ellington Center for the Arts
Balfour Beatty Construction Builds Ronald Mcdonald Houses on Two Coasts
Balfour Beatty Construction is celebrating its contributions to two new Ronald McDonald Houses—the “House(s)-That-Love Built®”—each on opposite sides of the United States. On Friday, April 23, the House in San Diego, California received the 2010 Project Achievement Award... - April 29, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Storyteller Eric Wolf to Receive National Oracle Award for Work on the Art of Storytelling Show
Eric Wolf has been selected to receive an Oracle Award for Distinguished National Service to the storytelling community by the National Storytelling Network. - April 28, 2010 - Brother Wolf Storytelling
EnableMart Vendors Unite to Donate Assistive Technology to Orphans in Ecuador
Underprivileged orphans in Ecuador now have access to Assistive Technology to help them communicate thanks to the efforts of student volunteer Suzanne Durrant. Durrant sought support from Assistive Technology store, EnableMart.com in finding devices for the children after she volunteered for the orphanage and saw the need for communication tools. EnableMart enlisted the help of several of the most popular brands in Assistive Technology to donate products. - April 28, 2010 - EnableMart.com
The GSMTFoundation Autism Awareness Project
The GSMTFOUNDATION Raises Funds for Autism Awareness Korbin, the grandson of the founder of GSMFT is autistic and for Joseph Mastroianni, Korbin is special a joy to behold. When Korbin was born Joseph’s son Mark, assumed the role of a stay at home mom a role he finds fulfilling, while his... - April 27, 2010 - GSMTFoundation.com
Abrakadoodle's Kids' Imagination Project to Premiere at Art Whino Gallery
Children's art creations from around the globe will be exhibited at a special Abrakadoodle reception event on Friday, April 30, 2010 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Art Whino Gallery, National Harbor, Maryland. Event is open to the media and the general public. - April 24, 2010 - Abrakadoodle, Inc.