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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
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
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
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
American Embassy Supports the End Malaria – Blue Ribbon Campaign in Botswana
The Student Leaders Against Malaria (SLAM) partnership and End Malaria – Blue Ribbon campaigns led by Mr. Tommie Hamaluba, a computer technology teacher from the Gaborone Senior Secondary School (GSS) in Botswana and teacher Mr. Bill Meyers, from the Alexander Dawson School in Colorado, USA grow with the support of the Malaria Foundation International (MFI), the Botswana Ministry of Health, and the American Embassy. A Malaria Education Workshop kicks off their SLAM campaign to End Malaria - August 10, 2008 - Malaria Foundation International
iCherish Turns Crinkly Crayon and Finger Painted Kids Art Into Eye-Popping Multimedia Web Presentations
Take the hassle out of displaying and preserving children's artwork using digital media to show and share your child's precious masterpieces anytime and anywhere. - August 07, 2008 - MixedMedia
The Peanut Shell ® Delivers Their Latest Product, Couture Hospital Gowns
Fashionable Pregnant Moms Now Have a Designer Labor & Delivery Gown Option - August 05, 2008 - Goo-Ga Style, Inc DBA the Peanut Shell
Disc-Golf Legend, Ralph Williamson Adopts Toobee® the Amazing Flying Can for Fun and Demonstration
Longest going unknown fad in the world that is helping children. - August 04, 2008 - Toobee International Inc.
Pop Music Trio the Rubyz Featured This Month at Cybernetic Light
Pop music trio The Rubyz talks about style and substance this month at Cybernetic Light. - August 03, 2008 - Cybernetic Light
Flitz International to Donate $2.00 from Each Item Sold to Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin
Flitz International announced today that $2 from each of its premium polishing products sold at the 2008 Wisconsin State Fair will benefit Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. “It is always a good thing when corporations give back to society,” said Ulrich Jentzsch, president of Flitz International. “Even better, when they give back to their local community.” - August 02, 2008 - Flitz International, Ltd.
“Crime-Stoppers” for Canines, Dog-Trax, Grabs Hold to Prevent 4.7 Million Dog Bites a Year From Escalating
National Database and 7-Step Dangerous Dog Protocol Launch in Time for Peak Summer “Dog Bite Season.” - July 30, 2008 - Dog-Trax North America
6 Year Old Son's Parents Proactively Raise Money for Diabetes Research and Care by Forming AdamsCure.Org, a Non-Profit and Providing Concerts and Various Entertainment
AdamsCure.Org is about providing a service in the form of quality entertainment to raise money for diabetes research and care. Concerts will run about a month apart. In addition to musical entertainment, they plan to have comedy acts, talent shows, bull roasts, crab feasts, golf tournaments, etc. Ticket prices are extremely fair and available by calling 877-725-8849 or by visiting their web site at www.adamscure.org. - July 23, 2008 - AdamsCure.Org
Inkubook Photo Book Maker Launches Public Availability
Inkubook, the New Online Photo Book Builder, Allows Anyone to Collaborate and Create Drop-Dead Gorgeous Books in Minutes. - July 23, 2008 - iUniverse
Social Networking Site for Young Actors Announces Toastmasters Youth Program
ChildrenInFilm.com, a social networking site for parents of child actors and industry professionals, is hosting a Toastmasters event designed to help young people perfect their public speaking skills. - July 23, 2008 - Children In Film
End Malaria – Blue Ribbon Campaign, Welcomed at European Meeting
Dr. Mary Galinski, Founder and President of the Malaria Foundation International, attended the International Conference on Malaria held April 21-22 in Bonn, Germany: Joining Forces, Synergizing Action, Sustainable and innovative ways of ensuring long-term prevention and treatment measures by 2015. The MFI's End Malaria - Blue Ribbon pins were welcomed at the meeting. - July 22, 2008 - Malaria Foundation International
School Emergency Kits Available. Just in Time for 2008 School Year.
50 million students are heading back to 99,000 schools for the 2008 fall term. All schools public and private should have emergency kits for students and staff. - July 19, 2008 - American Preparedness
Scooter Vacations of Orlando Partners with Kids Wish Network to Bring Joy to Some Very Special Children
Scooter Vacations, a premier Orlando mobility scooter, electronic convenience vehicle (ECV) rental company is pleased to announce their special Guardian Angel charitable contribution status with Kids Wish Network who serves hundreds of children nationwide who's wish it is to visit Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure or Sea World. Scooter Vacations has donated scooters free of charge to these children. - July 18, 2008 - Scooter Vacations
2008 Tri-City Art Battle
First Ever Tri-City Art Battle; Music, Food and Artist's; 20 Artist's will have 3 hours to set up and complete an original piece of work....then you get to vote on your favorite artist. - July 10, 2008 - Magic Bean Cafe
Jitterbugs Music & Movement: Classes for Children & Parents
Calling all Moms, Dads, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Etc. Come join Jitterbugs Music & Movement and enjoy some unique bonding time with a special child in your life. - July 04, 2008 - Jitterbugs Music & Movement