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Insight HD with Host Hugh Downs Addresses Excellence in Education
America’s dramatic decline in educational standards is being raised by conscientious groups that desire to see a rise in educational excellence. - February 10, 2010 - Insight HD
Brookwood Florida Announces 2010 Board of Directors
Brookwood Florida has announced its board of directors for 2010. Chair: Kelli Hoy, FIS Vice-Chair: Patrice Moore, Public Defender's Office Treasurer: Gina Rosenberger, FIS Secretary: Dianne Blyler, Healthy Together, Inc. Board Members: Patti Bankes, Bankes Planning Associates Charlie Barber,... - February 04, 2010 - Brookwood Florida
Savvy Kids Conference Comes to Austin
Savvy Kids Education announces the 2010 Austin Savvy Kids Conference (www.savvykidsconference.com). This unique family event and educational conference will be held on the beautiful St. Edwards University campus and will feature multiple stages of entertainment and demonstrations, kid-focused... - February 02, 2010 - Savvy Kids Education
Study Shows Public Funding Contributes to Family Success
A new study released by the Child Care Resource Center (CCRC) examines the vital importance of child care subsidies for families and their communities. The report, funded by the California Department of Education, illustrates that publicly funded programs allow lower income parents to work and... - January 29, 2010 - child care resource center
MyDigitalFamily Releases New Book by Child Psychiatrist Urging Texting Ban While Parenting
Who even heard of texting five years ago? Now we have federal and innumerable state bans on texting (and cell phone use) while driving, providing yet another example of how we are a step behind in reacting to the explosive changes wrought by technology in our lives. But the impact of technology on our kids and families has been just as explosive and can be even more destructive than traffic accidents. So how about a texting ban while parenting? A doctor tells why and shows how. - January 27, 2010 - MyDigitalFamily
New Product Release "Stick NFlip™" The Self Stick, Flip-Open, DVD, Video Game Case Binder and Organizer
Safe Environmental Alternatives, the distributors of Plumbaway™ the 1 second Drain Opener, today introduced the Stick NFlip™ that allows the consumer to self stick, browse, organize, binde 5 DVD & Game cases. - January 26, 2010 - Safe Environmental Alternatives Inc.
Voices For Children Foundation Announces Their 2010 Be A Voice Feel the Magic Gala with Special Cirque Du Soleil Performers
Be A Voice Feel The Magic Gala benefiting Voices For Children Foundation-the fundraising arm of the 11th Judicial Circuit Guardian Ad Litem Program-is set for Saturday, February 13 at the Mandarin Oriental, Miami. - January 22, 2010 - Voices for Children
Hoodie by Brendon Lancaster
Announces the publication of the novel 'Hoodie' by Brendon Lancaster. The novel provides an antidote to alarmist right wing reporting of youth issues by exploring the problems facing modern day Britiain from the perspective of a disempowered, disaffected teenager. - January 21, 2010 - Brendon Lancaster - Author
Alena Marie Pastuch, CEO of Idendego Inc., Introduces Security Safeguard System for Parents
Digital Security Software Developer Announces State-of-the-Art Personal Security Protection System for Children and Young Adults. - January 20, 2010 - Idendego Inc.
Ecapay Charity: Global Donation Drive Strives to Improve World
Asia’s premier online payment gateway has launched Ecapay Charity through its website www.Ecapay.org. The company’s goal is to use its vast presence and influence in the market to increase charitable giving and improve the world. Ecapay has strong roots in charity and has continued to... - January 19, 2010 - Ecapay
Flexfit Announces Successful 2009 Sponsorship of Mauli Ola Foundation’s Surf Experience Days to Benefit Kids with Cystic Fibrosis
Flexfit is grateful to Mauli Ola Foundation for the opportunity to have sponsored their 2009 Surf Experience Days, which helped spread awareness of Cystic Fibrosis. - January 11, 2010 - Flexfit
“Shamanism and Autism” on “Why Shamanism Now?” Radio Show with Shaman Christina Pratt on January 13
On her radio show "Why Shamanism Now? A Practical Path to Authenticity,” teacher, author, and founder of the Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing Christina Pratt talks about “The Horse Boy,” a book and movie about a family seeking healing for their child’s autism as well as Pratt’s own experience working with autistic children. - January 09, 2010 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Hot New Rock Band Black Velvet Deluxe Donating 10% of Profits from CD Sales and Gate Proceeds to the School of Rock Music Scholarship Fund
For most indie bands starting out, paying the rent and keeping the gas tank full are usually the primary thoughts. However, for the rock quartet that calls themselves Black Velvet Deluxe, there is something a little deeper going on, right out of the starting gate. Having just released their first album, the band knew they wanted future rockers to have a chance to play out their dreams, and that's why they decided to give 10% of their profits to The School of Rock's Scholarship Fund. - January 08, 2010 - Black Velvet Deluxe
Teen Road Angel Brings Community Together to Promote Safe Teen Driving
Teen Road Angel has announced the nationwide availability of its program to address the growing epidemic of unsafe teen driving. - January 07, 2010 - Teen Road Angel
Proof That Storytelling Thrives as a Living Art in the 1st Decade of the 21st Century
The Art of Storytelling Show has had over 115, 000 downloads since it began podcasting in 2007. Created by Brother Wolf (Eric Wolf) in the spring of 2007 , the show brings the best and brightest of the storytelling community to the world stage. - January 06, 2010 - Brother Wolf Storytelling
Money Habitudes Encourages Constructive Discussions About Money for the New Year
Company behind popular Money Habitudes cards encourages people to think about money with a list of reasons specific to the New Year and New Year's resolutions. Learning to talk about money constructively--be it with a friend, spouse or financial professional--can be an effective first step in planning one's finances. Talking about money--one of the most daunting conversations--helps people get help, support and personal understanding in order to achieve their financial goals. - January 02, 2010 - LifeWise
Knockouts for Girls Brings Toys & Tips to Los Angeles Foster Care Children
Self-Defense and Empowerment Charity Shares Holiday Joy with Children’s Charity. - December 20, 2009 - Hillsides
Inland Empire Magazine's 2009 Best Personal Trainer, Christi MacNee
Christi MacNee, President of T3 Fitness Energy, was voted Inland Empire Magazine’s 2009 Best Personal Trainer. This is the second year in a row that Christi MacNee has received this recognition. “Just like last year, this recognition continues to be an honor and inspiration. In... - December 19, 2009 - T3 Fitness Energy
Hearts of Gold’s Deborah Koenigsberger Named “New Yorker of the Week” by NY1 News
Story to Run Beginning Friday, December 18 on NY1 News and NY1.com - December 18, 2009 - Hearts of Gold
RefrigeratorArtist.com Announces November Recipient of Savings Bond Prize
RefrigeratorArtist.com, a website where parents store and share children's artwork, has awarded kindergartner Cody Black $400 in U.S. savings bonds for creating the winning artwork in their monthly contest. - December 17, 2009 - RefrigeratorArtist.com
A Pigment of Your Imagination, L.L.C. Invites the Community to Paint Bowls for the Second Annual No More Empty Bowls Luncheon
Come, be a Picasso and paint a bowl for Food 4 Kids There is an artist inside everyone – let that inner artist out! A Pigment of Your Imagination, L.L.C. Pottery Painting & Creativity Studio, located at 10 NW Sheridan Road, along with Magic 95 and O.K.I.E. Magazine is inviting the... - December 16, 2009 - A Pigment of Your Imagination, L.L.C.
Defend Yourself Economically in the New Year with a Home-Based Business
Full Safety Armor joins MyFamilyCD IDentification and Safe Warriors 101 Safety Education Curricula together in a Fun, Fitness, and Safety Awareness program to all kids and adults. - December 12, 2009 - Safe Kids Card, Inc
Legacy of Giving Continues-the Malina Girls Help Students with Autism in Their Community
The Malina daughters raise funds for The Victory Center for Autism and Behavioral Challenges, a not-for-profit school for children with Autism and Behavioral Challenges in North Miami, FL - December 09, 2009 - The Victory Center for Autism & Behavioral Challenges
Combi® USA Launches SHUTTLE 33 Infant Car Seat
The SHUTTLE 33 is designed to accommodate infants up to 33 pounds and 33 inches. - December 09, 2009 - Combi USA
Combi® USA Launches Coccoro Flash Stroller Frame
The Coccoro Flash is designed for use with the Coccoro convertible car seat. - December 09, 2009 - Combi USA
Kids Rank Clothier Guests on Army Wives Network Radio Show
Kids Rank, small business owned and operated by active duty military family, will be featured on Army Wife Network Radio show to talk about challenges of military children. - December 09, 2009 - Kids Rank
ThePhresh.com Toy Drive Gala 2009
Help ThePhresh.com put smiles on hundreds of underprivileged children in New York City's shelter system this holiday season by contributing and attend their first annual toy drive gala December 17, 2009. - December 03, 2009 - ThePhresh.com
The Bonita Trust Sponsors Anti-Drug Initiative in the Community
Bonita Trust sponsored a Mini Olympiad in Gibraltar, as an initiative to fight against drug abuse. - December 03, 2009 - The Bonita Trust
318 Goes Head to head with Childhood Brain Tumors
The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation indicates that 3,400 US children a year are diagnosed with a brain tumor – roughly 9 new cases a day. The combined five-year survival rate is only 60% with some conditions as low as 20%. 76% of those diagnosed are under the age of 15. - November 30, 2009 - 318
Video of Santa in Your Own Home. Instantly Prove That Santa Claus is Real.
Upload a digital picture from your home and follow a 5 step process to instantly create a video proof of Santa. Select from 10 different video scenarios, including leaving presents, dancing, and cookies and milk. The result is a video of Santa Claus in your very own home. - November 29, 2009 - TheSantaVideo.com
A New Website with Online Shopping for The Daisy Trading Company: Gifts, Fun Clothing & Accessories, Home & Garden Decor Store
The Daisy Trading Company announces the launch of a new website with easy online shopping of their unique collection of gifts, furniture, home and garden decor, clothing and accessories. - November 25, 2009 - Daisy Trading Company
A Call to Action to All Retailers and Their Customers
The Display Case Company is challenging all retailers and their customers to remember the Arts Organizations this year in their charitable giving. - November 24, 2009 - Display Case Company
Wiarton Willie is at It Again; Wiarton Willie Limerick Contest 2010
Colpoy Creek Books of Wiarton is again sponsoring the Wiarton Willie Groundhog Day Limerick Contest in 2010. Last year’s contest successfully drew entries from across Canada. Here is your first invitation to join the fun in their 2010 event. - November 24, 2009 - Colpoy Creek Books
Brevard Sheriff Jack Parker is Proactive on Preventing Juvenile Crime
Brevard County Sheriff Jack Parker has teamed up with ex-con Larry Lawton and the Reality Check program to help deter teen crime. The Reality Check Program DVD will be used by the Brevard Sheriff Department as a tool for positive community policing. The DVD will be distributed by the... - November 22, 2009 - Reality Check Program
Sweet New Children's Book from Katie Roser
A cute and sweet children's reader written and illustrated by Katie Roser just released on Amazon.com - November 19, 2009 - Katie Roser Artistic Services
SustainUS Agents of Change Awarded Grant to Send Youth Delegates to Copenhagen
Brighter Planet's Crowd-Powered Microgrant Program Helps Communities Fight Climate Change - November 18, 2009 - Brighter Planet
Ethan Allen CEO Supports Friends Forever Peace Initiatives in Israel
Mr. Farooq Kathwari the Chairman, President and CEO of Ethan Allen hosted a meeting with Israeli teen leaders that participated in the 2009 / 2010 Life Raft program. - November 14, 2009 - Friends Forever USA
Brevard Sheriff Jack Parker and Ex-Con Larry Lawton Team Up to Fight Crime
The Reality Check DVD will be used by the Brevard Sheriff Department as a tool for positive community policing. The DVD will be distributed by the Sheriff’s Department to families with teenage kids. A launch event will be held at 10am on Thursday, November 19 at the Sheriff’s... - November 14, 2009 - Reality Check Program
Invisalign Teen Now Great Alternative to Braces at Columbus Family Dental Center
Invisalign Teen now available from Dr. Laura Bracken at Columbus Family Dental Center, 901 Third St. Columbus, Indiana. Dr. Laura Bracken is offering 20% off Invisalign. - November 12, 2009 - Columbus Family Dental Center
NJ Garden Center Participates in Trees for Troops Weekend
A Garden Center is doing much more than providing fresh, fragrant Christmas Trees for your holiday enjoyment this year. Williams Nursery is part of a national effort called Trees for Troops which will provide more than 15,000 Real Christmas Trees to military families across the United States and overseas. - November 11, 2009 - Williams Nursery
Stringbeans Clothing Co. Launches Line of Pants for Tall, Slim Kids
Stringbeans Clothing Co. has created a line of pants for kids who are long and lean. When slim isn't slim enough, or when kids are growing up faster than they are growing out - Stringbeans has the answer. - November 11, 2009 - Stringbeans Clothing Co.
Consul General of Israel to New England Reaches Out to Teen Leaders for Peace
Muslim and Jewish Teens Meet with Nadav Tamir to Discuss Peace in Israel - November 11, 2009 - Friends Forever USA
Marquette Management Unveils State of the Art Student Apartment Tower in Champaign Illinois
Marquette Management hosts city officials, University personnel, City Council members, Chamber members, Development partners, owners, students and staff to celebrate the grand opening of Champaign's highly anticipated Burnham 310 Apartments. The student apartments are state of the art and the building boasts the city's only grocery store. - November 04, 2009 - JVM Realty Corporation
NuU Medspa Sponsors 17th Annual Cocktails for a Cause
NuU Medspa sponsored all level donations to benefit pediatric medical research at Children’s Memorial Hospital and the Children’s Memorial Research Center (CMRC). Through support and generous donations from local vendors and businesses, the CMRC met their goal of $200,000 in donations. - November 04, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
"Scary Stories Are Good for Your Children," Says Host of the Art of Storytelling Show
Eric James Wolf, professional storyteller and host of the Art of Storytelling Show, is available for print, radio and television interviews to speak on how scary stories can be used to teach important life skills to children. - October 29, 2009 - Brother Wolf Storytelling
Trick-or-Treat -- CrimeZilla.com Helps Makes Halloween Safety Easy
For millions of children across the United States, Halloween is a fun and exciting time. For the great majority of children out on Halloween trick-or-treating, it will be an enjoyable and safe event. However, unfortunately, for a few children, Halloween may be a dangerous time where they might be either intentionally or accidentally harmed. - October 29, 2009 - Lasting Impressions Inc.
Basonas Construction Corp Starts to Revitalize the Cristo Rey High School
Cristo Rey New York High School is 4-story Catholic college-preparatory school located at 112 East 106th Street next to St. Cecilia’s church. - October 28, 2009 - Basonas Construction Corp
Abandoned Dogs and Incarcerated Teens Work Together Toward Freedom and a Better Future
Cindy Vickers of Loosen the Leash, teams up with the Animal Protective Association of Missouri to deliver a curriculum of change to troubled teens. By partnering with the APA of Missouri, Vickers is addressing two prominent issues facing the St. Louis Metropolitan community; unwanted shelter dogs and training opportunities for juvenile delinquents. Through her disciplined dog-training program, troubled teens gain valuable life skills and the trained dogs become desirable adoption candidates. - October 28, 2009 - Loosen the Leash
Discussion Forum Regarding the Welfare of Orphaned and Neglected Children
A discussion forum regarding The Welfare of Orphaned and Neglected Children is being hosted at Emory University/ Goizueta Business School, on behalf of SOS Children’s Villages USA. - October 25, 2009 - The Atlanta Committee of SOS Children's Villages USA
IBC Sets the Standard for Helping Famlies and Teachers Manage Difficult Behaviors in Children
With its official launch of its website www.behavecoach.com, IBC can now offer easy access to its behavioral support services which include comprehensive behavioral assessments, in-home and/or in-school behavioral coaching, and behavioral support training for daycares and schools. - Are your... - October 22, 2009 - Behavecoach.com