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The Second City and Nike Sportswear at the Montalbán Collaborate to Benefit Hollywood Media+Arts
Actors from the legendary comedy Second City Theatre to perform in a special benefit performance for Hollywood Media +Arts on Monday, December 15, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $40 and available through www.etix.com. - November 27, 2008 - The Second City Training Center-Los Angeles
Family Preservation "Hero of the Year 2008" Award
Family Preservation and Advocate Publications present the 2008 Hero of the Year Award to Jennifer and Todd Hemsley. - November 26, 2008 - Advocate Publications
IIMSAM observed Universal Children's Day
The Goodwill Ambassador of the Intergovernmental Institution for the use of Micro-algae Spirulina against Malnutrition (IIMSAM), a Permanent Observer to the United Nations Economic and Social Council, Dr. Naseer Shahir Homoud today marked here the United Nations Universal Children's Day by... - November 23, 2008 - IIMSAM
New Book Helps Parents Protect Their Children
Seattle Attorney Chris Davis’ New Book, ‘Little Kids, Big Accidents,’ Helps Parents Understand the Settlement & Legal Process Involving Injured Children - November 19, 2008 - Sprouts
Dudley Quinlivan Throws a Rescue Line to Gold Coast Junior Surf Life Saving
Surfers Paradise Junior Surf Life Saving has been thrown a $20,000 lifeline by local businessman Dudley Quinlivan. According to club chairman Danny Jones, the donation by Dudley Quinlivan will fund a long-term junior development program… - November 18, 2008 - The Quinlivan Group
City Kidz World Magazine Sponsors Writing Contest
This press release promotes the "Imagine Your Future" Writing Contest sponsored by City Kidz World magazine. - November 17, 2008 - City Kidz World magazine
Teen TV, a Teen Produced Magazine Television Show to Premier at English High School, America's Oldest High School, on November 20
What do 20 teens from Dorchester, Roxbury, the South End, Brighton, and Jamaica Plain have in common? They spent this past summer working full time on a new television show, Teen TV that will have its premier screening at 6 PM this Thursday at English High School in Jamaica Plain,... - November 17, 2008 - HOME, Inc.
Operation: Kid Equip Launches First Annual Winter Wear Drive
Organization calls on community to donate warm winter wear and school supplies for local children. - November 07, 2008 - Operation: Kid Equip
My-911 Launches Worldwide Along with 3 New Portable Bi-Directional Communication and GPS Units
My-911, Inc. Utah (www.my-911.com) - announces the official launch of its company. My-911 is a solution and hardware provider for emergency and non-emergency related services worldwide. Designed to address a multitude of markets including: Auto, Motorbike, Elderly, Home and Personal Safety, Children, Personal, and many others. My911 has partnered with worldwide emergency dispatch company GEOS who have offices worldwide. - November 03, 2008 - My911 Inc.
Unique Baby Nursery Themes, Crib Bedding Designs and Decorating Ideas Expands Product Line and Information Service
Unique Baby Gear Ideas, after two years in operation, has announced an expansion in article categories and products. - October 26, 2008 - Unique Baby Nursery Themes, Crib Bedding and Decorating Ideas
Two South Florida Companies Team Up to Promote Pool Safety Awareness
In response to the recent infant drowning incidents in Broward county, two South Florida-based businesses are teaming up to help raise awareness throughout the tri-county area about swimming pool safety. With the highest accidental drowning death rate in the U.S. for children aged 1 to 4, Florida... - October 25, 2008 - ThePoolZone.com
Team Informa Shares in NYC Cares
Team Informa, a partnership of the Informa offices in New York came together to support NY Cares Volunteer Day. The NY offices included Informa Healthcare, Taylor and Francis, AchieveGlobal, Informa Global Markets, Communispond, Forum, Informa USA Legal, and IIR. - October 24, 2008 - Informa Healthcare
Sugar, Spice and Everything Green: the Eco-Chic Green Finishing School
More Than A Model, an Eco-Chic Green Finishing School, is something brand new to the United States market. It teaches millennials how to act and model, along with life skills, healthy green habits and self-confidence. - October 18, 2008 - More Than A Model
Into the Wake of a Major Stock Market Plummet, Quietly Walks a Children’s Book Aimed Directly at the Heart of Materialism
A bold new children's book leads the way to a new way of thinking. - October 17, 2008 - Small Shifts Books & Media Inc.
The Frog and the Princess Launches New Pregnancy Resources Area of Their Baby Boutique
Established online baby boutique The Frog and the Princess is proud to announce the new Pregnancy Resources area of their website, exclusively for new and future moms. - October 16, 2008 - The Frog and the Princess
Stardust Children's Foundation Furthers Empowerment of Children
Stardust Children's Foundation, Inc. announces the global introduction of its children's empowerment programs. The Foundation believes that teaching children to follow their dreams, live on purpose, and hold an attitude of success and perseverance brings extensive positive changes around the world. - October 16, 2008 - Stardust Children's Foundation, Inc.
Afghanistan’s Winter – a Looming Crisis in a Stricken Land
Last winter was the harshest in living memory, thousands died, mostly children. Mahboba’s Promise Inc., an Australian / Afghan NGO, is one organisation working hard in Afghanistan to minimise the suffering and avoid the tragedy of last year. - October 16, 2008 - Mahboba's Promise
Engeye Health Clinic and Union College Partnership Sends Two Union College Graduates to Uganda
Becky Broadwin and Stephen Po-Chedley Will Spend Eight Months Working at the Engeye Health Clinic in Ddegeya Village, Uganda. - October 15, 2008 - Engeye
Christina International High School Awarded National Accreditation
Christina International High School, a totally online school, achieves Full Accreditation Status as an outstanding academic institution by the National Private School Accreditation Alliance (NPSAA). NPSAA is a nationally recognized accrediting body representing private schools across the United States. - October 11, 2008 - Christina International High School
Bark Busters Announces Dog Safety Program to Help Schools and Parents Keep Children Safe
World’s Largest Dog Training Company Offers Free Online Public Service Program for Children. - October 10, 2008 - Bark Busters
MissionSAFE Fall Programs Start Off with Drive
MissionSAFE Youth Leadership Service Corps Peer Leaders will begin the fall program with a voter registration drive. Through October 15, these youth will be out in their communities connecting with citizens and providing those who need to do so, the opportunity to register to vote. Voter Registration is just one of the many community service and civic engagement activities in which MissionSAFE YLSC Peer Leadership participants take part. - October 08, 2008 - MissionSAFE
Pacific Oaks College Presents "Where Do the Children Play?" October 30, with author Elizabeth Goodenough Emmy Award Film Examines Impact of Sprawl on Children's Health
Pacific Oaks College is presenting a special screening of "Where Do the Children Play?" a provocative Emmy Award-winning film that examines how sprawl, congestion, and suburban development across America are impacting children's mental and physical health and well being. The film based on the work of author Elizabeth Goodenough, will change the way families think about their neighborhoods. Elizabeth Goodenough will introduce the film. - October 08, 2008 - Pacific Oaks College & Children's School
L-A-B Accreditation Meets Requirements of the Toy Safety Testing as Defined in the ‘Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008’
Laboratory Accreditation Bureau ISO 17025 Accreditation meets CPSIA 2008 Toy Testing Requirements. - October 08, 2008 - Laboratory Accreditation Bureau
Hollywood Comes to Middletown, Ohio
Middletown Area NAACP hosts Hollywood Stars for Their Annual Freedom Fund Banquet. - October 06, 2008 - NAACP Freedom Fund Celebrity Weekend
Come and Experience the Best Drop-in Centers in Gilbert and Mesa Arizona
¡Hola’s!® drop-in program provides parents with top-rate, dependable childcare on a spur-of-the-moment basis. Whether you need to go to an appointment, get your hair done, watch a movie, go out for lunch, run some errands, or just need a back up to your regular childcare, ¡Hola!® is available to meet your childcare needs, offering first-rate fun for your little one. - October 06, 2008 - Hola The Language & Learning Center
Forbes Billionaire Naguib Sawiris, Pioneering Philanthropist Ola Ghabbour Honored by Egyptian Diaspora at New York Event
Naguib Sawiris, international entrepreneur from the Middle East who recently was the first private investor to enter North Korea, and Ola Ghabbour, wife of the steel magnate and the catalyst behind the recent building of the first state-of-the-art children’s cancer hospital in the Middle East, are being honored by leaders from the Egyptian diaspora at a NY event on October 18th. - October 02, 2008 - Coptic Orphans
Baby Bling is More Than Tricked Out Pacifiers at AllAmericanBling.com’s Updated Baby Bling Page
AllAmericanBling.com’s updated Baby Bling page includes diapers, nursery décor, baby clothes, and car seats. - October 02, 2008 - AllAmericanBling.com
InfanteSano.org’s ‘Sponsor a Birth’ Program Aids Maternal and Newborn Health in the Dominican Republic
Every year over 10 million mothers and children die throughout the developing world. Yet providing simple, effective, low-cost health services could prevent over half of these deaths. To address these issues, Infante Sano has designed a program that partners with existing hospitals to provide specific training courses and provide the necessary medical equipment for health care workers to do their jobs. - October 01, 2008 - Infante Sano Inc.
A New Children's Book That Helps Mothers Answer the Questions, "Mommy, Why do You Have to Go to Work?"
Author Kristie Finnan releases her new children's picture book: Mommy's High Heel Shoes on 10/08/08. This book fills an unmet need for working mothers & their children and revolves around a timeless childhood ritual of trying on Mommy's shoes. A Special Early Release Author/Illustrator Book signing will be held 10/03/08 at Busy Bee Toys during a special Doylestown, PA First Friday Event. She will be donating a portion of the proceeds to Breast Cancer Research during this event. - October 01, 2008 - Mommy Workshop, LLC
Celebrities Join Love Our Children USA to STOMP Out Bullying
NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg proclaims October 5-11, 2008 Love Our Children USA's National Bullying Prevention Awareness Week. Love Our Children USA announced today the launch of its national campaign STOMP Out Bullying. - October 01, 2008 - Love Our Children USA
Malaria Foundation Stresses Education of Students is Critical to End Malaria
The Malaria Foundation International (MFI) demonstrates how partnerships among students, teachers and community leaders can invigorate youth to become instrumental in the fight against malaria. The Student Leaders Against Malaria (SLAM) network is making headway in India and in many African countries, where malaria remains a leading cause of death. - September 26, 2008 - Malaria Foundation International
Television Violence Contributing to Crimes in the Schoolyard? (Local Station Offers Family Friendly Programming, Bucking the Trend Towards Violence.)
Violent television programming is shown to increase aggressive and violent behaviour by youth. Is this the reason for all the violent behaviour in the school yards? Calgary TV Station offers Family-Friendly programming during prime time viewing hours bucking the trend towards blood and guts. - September 23, 2008 - CTS
A "Loud Silence" is Created, by Mustafa Mun
Loud Silence, is a Novel written by a UK based Indian student, Mustafa Mun. Mustafa has written this about a life of a friend who has come to the UK with high hopes and learns that the way to get through life is not easy. Its a short piece of work but truly makes you stop and ponder, about the fact... - September 23, 2008 - Mustafa Mun
Legendary All-Star Game Inaugurates Bradford High’s New TigerTurf
Big 30 Don Raabe Charities Classic held on TigerTurf, chosen for its quality, value, warranty. The new system was recently installed by Ohio-based Sports Construction Group. - September 23, 2008 - TigerTurf Americas
Teen Motivation - With the Formula for Success - A New DVD
A motivational DVD helping teens "get it together" mentally, physically and spiritually. Bill Morris a former Wall Street executive and World Record holder shares his secrets. - September 18, 2008 - success4teens.com
Announcing Expansion of Neuropsychological Testing practice: Including the Assessment of Neurodevelopmental Disorders - Inlcuding ADHD, Learning Disorders, Autism, Etc.
Announcing expansion of neuropsychological testing practice. Including the assessment of neurodevelopmental disorders - inlcuding ADHD, Learning Disorders, Autism, etc. Dr. Rosenfeld is a licensed New York State Psychologist with extensive background and experience in neuropsychological testing of... - September 14, 2008 - Dr. Michael Rosenfeld
Free Nintendo Wii Magazine Launches
Most popular console gets new monthly digital magazine professionally produced and complete with rich media content. - September 12, 2008 - Cranberry Publishing Ltd
Free Magazine for Nintendo Wii Targets Parents and Casual Gaming Crowd
PlayZine digital magazine offers easy-to-read games coverage for parents to help choose suitable games for their home console. - September 12, 2008 - Cranberry Publishing Ltd
Halloween Adventure Announces "Boo Bucks" Halloween Costume Savings Campaign
One of the nation's leading Halloween costume stores, Halloween Adventure, has kick started this year's Boo Bucks campaign; a yearly promotion designed to help in-store shoppers save big on brand name Halloween costumes. Bob Schank, Chief Operating Officer of Halloween Adventure Super Stores, made... - September 12, 2008 - HalloweenAdventure.com
American Medical Autism Board Launched
Dr. Phillip C. DeMio, Chairman of the American Medical Autism Board, announced the commencement of the newly founded American Medical Autism Board (www.asdboards.org) at the US Autism & Asperger Association annual conference this past week in Austin, Texas. “This is the first of its kind... - September 11, 2008 - American Medical Autism Board
New Jersey Students Decide to Support International Literacy by Sending School and Basic Health Supplies to Africa
Kindergarten children in Kenya’s Kibera slum will soon know that they are seen as special by Gill St. Bernard’s students when they receive their backpacks. Kibera is the largest slum in East Africa and was hard hit by the political unrest after Kenya's elections at the beginning of the year. Alexis Grieco and Hayley Diverio decided to partner with the Global Literacy Project, Inc. (GLP) to provide the basics a child needs to complete a year or more in primary school. - September 10, 2008 - Global Literacy Project, Inc.
A Small Company Making a Big Difference by Creatively Empowering and Motivating Tweens and Teens to Make a Difference Today for a Better Tomorrow
dekoposh, Inc. releases their selections for Tween/Teen, Charity, and Celebrity for the month of September. dekoposh, Inc. believes in empowering tweens/teens to make a difference today for a better tomorrow by volunteering, giving back, and leading by example. dekoposh, Inc. is the premier designer of text messaging apparel. - September 09, 2008 - dekoposh, Inc.
Tweens Fashion Retailer Stage Left Fashions Forms Video Alliance with Grey Sky Films Enhancing the "Tweens" Customer Experience
Stage Left Fashions, a new high end clothing retailer for the “tweens” market, has aligned with Grey Sky Films, a leader in custom video production, to create a series of videos designed to enhance the customer experience for kids and their parents. The videos will focus on effectively... - September 04, 2008 - Grey Sky Films
Cell Phone Wellness Courses to Help Students to Overcome Shyness
iHelpWellness.com offers free innovative cell phone powered program for overcoming shyness for college students. This clinically proven innovative system helps students make real life changes by providing support, motivation and tips at any time throughout the day. - September 04, 2008 - Bright Tiger Enterprises, LLC
End Malaria – Blue Ribbon Campaign Engages Families from Lesoma Village in Botswana
Botswana and United States teachers and students are working together with the support of the American Embassy, the Ministry of Health, local government officials, and the Malaria Foundation International (MFI) to engage community leaders and families from the Lesoma Village, Chobe District of Botswana in today’s global fight against malaria. - August 29, 2008 - Malaria Foundation International
STAT kids Helps Parents Protect Kids with Food Allergies
As a new school year begin, STAT kids is helping parents protect children with food allergies. - August 25, 2008 - STAT KIDS, LLC
Florida's First-Ever 24-Hour Dog Adoptathon Begins Friday, Aug. 22 at 6:00 p.m. in Tampa
Hillsborough County Commissioner Rose Ferlita, an avid supporter of animal rescue, will use bolt cutters to “break the chain,” marking the start of Tampa's inaugural dog adoption marathon on Friday, Aug. 22 at 6:00 p.m. The Adoptathon is a first-of-its-kind event for Florida. Breaking the metal chain link to kick-off the event is symbolic of the Adoptathon partnership’s heavy task of breaking the chain of irresponsible pet ownership, a primary cause of most animal abuse and neglect. - August 19, 2008 - Adoptathon.org
Asha for Education's 11th Annual Work an Hour (WAH) Online Campaign Raises $40K
In sixty-one years of Indian independence, India has made significant strides in economy, infrastructure, health care, etc., yet the availability of basic education to the poor always has been a challenge. Asha for Education is targeting raising funds of $200K towards education projects in rural India. - August 17, 2008 - Asha for Education
Rosie Pope Maternity, Hamptons Cottages & Gardens, B. Michael, Alicia Bythewood, Mark-Anthony Edwards Hosts an Awareness Event for Baby Buggy
Rosie Pope Maternity, Hamptons Cottages & Gardens, Fashion Designer B. Michael, Alicia Bythewood & Mark-Anthony Edwards hosted an Awareness Event for Baby Buggy at a private residence this past Sunday in Sag Harbor NY. Baby Buggy is an accredited non-profit founded seven years ago to help... - August 14, 2008 - Rosie Pope Maternity
There's No Place Like AlopeciaWorld.NET
Alopecia does not define great people. Rather, great people define alopecia, as Cheryl Carvery and other members of Alopecia World demonstrate each and every day. - August 13, 2008 - AlopeciaWorld.NET