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“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
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
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
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
The Hottest Halloween Costumes of 2009
HottestCostumes.com has published its list of the Hottest Costumes for Halloween 2009. The list is compiled through surveys of multiple online costume retailers. Their answers are compiled into four costume categories, hottest girls costume, hottest womens costumes, hottest boys costumes and hottest mens costumes. - October 20, 2009 - Hottest Costumes
INSPIRE PR & Events Launches B'nai Mitzvah Management Event Planning Services
Team Will Offer Fresh Ideas for Today’s B’nai Mitzvah. - October 17, 2009 - Inspire PR & Events
New Novel From Ghetto to Greatness Gives New Hope to Drug Addicted Teens No More Derrion Albert Situations
First time novelist Kevin “Coach” Brown has created a timeless story that gives a formula for inner-city teens to stay in school and away from crime, gangs and drugs. Although set in the 1970’s, the book, which is based on his real life experiences as a 13 year old drug addict, is still relevant to young readers in this millennium. It can help prevent deaths like that of Derrion Albert in Chicago. - October 16, 2009 - Brown Publishing & Seminars
Jeffrey B. Allen, Guest speaker
Jeffrey B. Allen spoke before the National Junior Honor Society - October 16, 2009 - Jeffrey B. Allen & Co.
San Diego Kids' Party Rentals Expands Halloween Party Offerings for 2009
San Diego Kids' Party Rentals - the largest full-service kids' party rental and entertainment company in San Diego - offers the most comprehensive services for Halloween celebrations with party characters (witches, vampires, ghouls, etc), Halloween games, fun food machines, and party rental equipment - October 16, 2009 - San Diego Kids' Party Rentals
Scholarship Program Now Open to Allied Health Students
$15,000 in Scholarships Available to Nursing & Allied Health Students. - October 15, 2009 - CampusRN
Celestron Applauds the White House and President Barack Obama for Their Support of Astronomy and Science Education
Celestron® the world’s leading telescope maker and global sponsor of the International Year of Astronomy 2009, applauds the White House and President Barack Obama for their support of astronomy and science education. On Wednesday, October 8, 2009, President Barack Obama and the first lady... - October 14, 2009 - Celestron
Sarasota Chapter of Compassionate Friends 2nd Annual “Loved Ones Remembered” Walk, Balloon and Doves Release to Honor Memories of Children
All are invited by the Sarasota Compassionate Friends Chapter to participate in the Second Annual Walk, Balloon and Doves release, being held on Saturday, October 17th at the Twin Lakes Park located in Sarasota, FL. Honor the memory of children who have died, regardless of age or cause of death. - October 13, 2009 - Nikki Oldaker
Designing for a Difference Holiday Gift Idea - Gifts That Give Back and Save Lives
Anna Balkan, a Ukrainian born and US based jewelry designer, is helping raise money for STOP (Stop Trafficking of People). She created a STOP signature jewelry piece, the Circles of Life necklace, inspired by the victims’ struggles, that represents a continuous transformation and interconnection of life. $100 from each necklace, which retails for $150, is given directly to STOP to help them raise funds for the rescue center in Bosnia. The goal is to sell 1,000 necklaces by the end of 2009. - October 10, 2009 - Anna Balkan
"Once Upon A Time in Manhattan" to Benefit Ronald McDonald House Starlet Events Raises Awareness for Children with Life Threatening Diseases and Their Families
Starlet Events & Entertainment Marketing, in conjunction with www.Jenmarden.com, will host the Ronald McDonald House Gala, “Once Upon A Time in Manhattan” in New York City on November 19th from 8pm-11pm at celebrity hot-spot, Marquee. - October 09, 2009 - Starlet Events & Entertainment Marketing
RMCN Cares
Credit repair company gives back at Day of Service in Washington, D.C. with other Inc. 500 / 5000 winners. - October 09, 2009 - RMCN Credit Services, Inc.