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KAKO Beauty Revolutionizes Charity Fund Raising
KAKO Beauty, a luxury cosmetics company, announced today the launching of the KAKO Cares Charity Program, a creative approach to charity fund raising. Under this program, anyone in the U.S. making a donation of $1 or more to their favorite charity or non-profit organization can receive a KAKO... - April 14, 2013 - KAKO Beauty, LLC
Innovation Direct™ to be at Helm of Licensing Efforts for Assurance Pad Invention
An innovative new product designed to address a common problem for female consumers, the Assurance Pad, has been developed by Nanetta Sherwood of Grand Prairie, Texas. The product’s unique design provides its users with confidence and peace of mind when going through a menstrual... - April 13, 2013 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
FOLLOWBEST.com Announces Its Public Debut at Upcoming High End Jewelry Forum
On April 18, 2013, the high-end jewelry forum will be held in the City of Shijiazhuang, capital of Hebei Province, China. The forum is for fashion trends of the jewelry market in the next five years. As China becomes an important jewelry consumer market, this high-end forum proposes ideas of new fashion, culture and inheritance with the background of rapid economic development. - April 12, 2013 - FOLLOWBEST Limited
Award Winning Photographer Captures Raw Emotions of Chemotherapy Patients
Facing Chemo: a powerful photographic project by professional photographer, Robert Houser, featuring individuals who have lost their hair while undergoing chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. - April 11, 2013 - Robert Houser Photography
Leisa Hart: Changing Lives One Breath at a Time
Star of "Buns of Steel" DVDs takes her "Rise, Respect, Reflect, Renew" approach to fitness to major audiences nationwide, as well as to clients of North Texas yoga studio. - April 09, 2013 - Leisa Hart and Hart Yoga
elements fitness for women Launches Mobile Website and Expanded Member Tools
Popular Miami-based fitness franchise elements for women announces cutting-edge member technology platforms, including an array of mobile interfaces for club members and personal training clients to stay connected with their gym, invite friends, book and view classes, personal training sessions, and purchase products to ship to their home. (“elements on the go”) - April 08, 2013 - elements®
CurlyStraw's New Purses Inspire Girls to Party Safely
After losing her purse on a night out, a Cardiff business owner is launching a design that encourages other women to keep their valuables safe on a night out. - April 06, 2013 - CurlyStraw
Furia Rubel Marketing and Public Relations Sponsors Philadelphia-Area Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® Charity Event on May 4, 2013
Bucks County Marketing and PR Firm Supports Laurel House Shelter Charity Event - April 05, 2013 - Furia Rubel Communications
Myshopbase.com Launches Price Comparison and Tracking App
Myshopbase.com recently launched a free price comparison and tracking application to help online shoppers understand price trends and make more informed purchase decisions. - April 02, 2013 - Myshopbase.com
Filipinas Are Called to Take Charge and Join the "Day of Sisterhood"
Free for women-only event in Dubai invites Filipinas to a day of fun-filled activities dedicated to female empowerment and self-improvement - April 02, 2013 - Illustrado Communications FZ-LLC
Fine Iron Climbing Structures for Roses - Anniversary: 15 Years Classic Garden Elements
Classic Garden Elements celebrates its 15th anniversary this month with a new catalogue of almost one hundred pages on climbing structures for roses. The year 2012 proved to be the most successful yet since its inception 15 years ago for this manufacturer of high quality Rose Arches, Rose Pillars and Trellises. - March 28, 2013 - Classic Garden Elements
American Hero T Shirt Launches Patriotic Shirts in Honour of Fallen 31 Heroes in Afghanistan
American Hero T Shirt, an online retailer of US patriotic apparel, has launched a series of shirts, hoodies and tote bags in memory of 31 Heroes, including special ops personnel and 1 US military dog, who lost their lives in one of the biggest casualties in the War on Terror in Afghanistan. - March 28, 2013 - American Hero T Shirt
Project Curve Appeal's 2013 Curvy Icon Award Recipient Mrs. Madeline Figueroa-Jones
This year’s recipient of the Curvy Icon Awards is Madeline Figueroa-Jones, Editor-in-Chief of Plus Model Magazine. - March 28, 2013 - Project Curve Appeal
Amazing Spaces® Storage Centers Hosts 15th Year Anniversary Event to Thank Customers and to Fundraise for the Shriners Hospitals for Children
Amazing Spaces Storage Centers, a leading provider of upscale moving and storage solutions, announces their 15th Year Anniversary Event to be held on May 16th, 2013 at 2412 W. Holcombe Blvd. in the Houston Medical Center. The event promises to be fun and unique, the highlight being a "Storage Wars" themed live auction benefiting the Shriners Hospitals for Children in Houston. - March 26, 2013 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers
Catalogs.com Flaunts "Fashionista Flair" on Pinterest with $500 Shopping Spree Contest
One fashion-inspired Pinterest user will win a $500 shopping spree from Catalogs.com in the "My Spring Fashion Palette" Pin-to-Win contest. - March 26, 2013 - Catalogs.com
Women Get Empowered and Fast Track Professional Skills at Low Country Women's Conference
EWGA – the golf organization for current and aspiring business and professional women – whose vision is enriching women’s lives through the game of golf will bring those efforts to focus at EWGA’s Empower ’13, the association’s annual conference. It is being held May 8-11, 2013 at Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa in South Carolina. - March 26, 2013 - EWGA
ASD Publishing Signs New Authors for Spring
ASD Publishing is pleased to announce the signing of three new authors to the ASD Family. All authors bring unique stories of persistence and fortitude and will have books released digitally in April, 2013. - March 26, 2013 - ASD Publishing
New Plush Toy Cures the Smelly Gym Bag, Proceeds Benefit Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Charity
Family invents odor-eliminating toy to “Get the ShtankOut,” while funding research for deadly disease. - March 26, 2013 - Shtankout
Texas Garden Center, Calloway's Nursery, Hosts a Free Container Demonstration Presented by P. Allen Smith
P. Allen Smith will visit Texas-based garden center, Calloway’s Nursery, to present a free container garden planting demonstration on Saturday, March 30, at 10:30 a.m. - March 24, 2013 - Calloway's Nursery
Skin Care for Athletes Becomes a Sponsor for Set Up Events North Carolina Triathlon Series
Taking Care of North Carolina Athletes’ Skin from the Mountains to the Sea - March 22, 2013 - Morning Indigo, LLC
First Interactive Work, Marble Springs, Now on a Wiki, Featured at the Library of Congress Electronic Literature Showcase April 3 - 5, 2013
The Library of Congress Electronic Literature Showcase, April 3 - 5 2013, will feature seminal works within the electronic literature canon, including Marble Springs. While Marble Springs 1.0 (Eastgate Systems 1993) was the first interactive hypertext published in the U.S., it has been updated and Marble Springs 3.0 is now available in its entirety on a wiki. - March 21, 2013 - Deena Larsen, writer
Jodie Lane from Margaret River and Districts Agricultural Society’s Work Gets Recognition
Jodie Lane was recently nominated as one of the six WA finalists for the RIRDC Rural Women's Award. Though Lane didn't win, she received a certificate in Perth and was encouraged to re-apply in the future. The RIRDC Rural Women's Award is the most prestigious award for rural women in Australia. - March 21, 2013 - The Margaret River Guide
Tasha Apparel Celebrates 12 Years of Growth with New Website
After 12 years of success as a wholesale clothing retailer, Tasha Apparel is celebrating its growth and welcoming new customers with the launch of a new website. To celebrate this milestone, the company offered both new and existing customers a 15 percent discount on an entire order. Although the... - March 20, 2013 - TashaApparel
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Awards $25,000 Grant to Boulder Crest Retreat
Donation to new Virginia facility to provide therapeutic services for wounded warriors. - March 20, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Olivia Kensington Events Has Opened in the San Francisco Bay Area
It is now offering special occasion event planning for brides on a budget. - March 20, 2013 - Olivia Kensington Events
Wizard of Oz Ballet
It’s The Charlotte Youth Ballet’s The Wizard of Oz performance at the Knight Theater! - March 18, 2013 - Charlotte Youth Ballet
Karen Walker Sunglasses 2013
The much anticipated Karen Walker sunglasses Spring/Summer 2013 "Forever" collection is now available at Eyegoodies.com Whether you are 22 or 92, Karen Walker sunglasses are undeniably beautiful… Always completely original, Karen Walker doesn’t disappoint this season and... - March 18, 2013 - EyeGoodies.com
5DayFlashSale.com Plans Tactical Gear and Outdoor Equipment at Discounted Flash Sale Prices
Five Day Flash Sale is a leading e-commerce site that sells a variety of products aimed at both men and women and is set to launch its new selections of tactical gear and outdoor equipment at deep discounts for 5-day sales only. - March 18, 2013 - 5dayflashsale.com
Cooking with Girl Scout Cookies? Girl Scouts Host Pinterest Cookie Challenge.
Everyone knows Girl Scout Cookies are amazing right out of the box. But did you know they also work well as ingredients in many recipes? Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI) is hosting a contest via Pinterest collecting recipes featuring Girl Scout Cookies as ingredients. Anyone can enter... - March 18, 2013 - Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois
Beasley & Henley Interior Design at the 28th Annual Palm Beach International Boat Show
Beasley & Henley Interior Design is invited to feature it’s designs at the 28th Annual Palm Beach International Boat Show from March 21 - 24, 2013. This show is one of the top five boat shows in the country - featuring more than $1.2 billion worth of boats. - March 15, 2013 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
Weinstein Imaging Associates Introduces 3D Mammograms for Early Detection of Breast Cancer
Weinstein Imaging Associates makes 3D mammogram technology available to women in the Pittsburgh area for early detection of breast cancer. - March 15, 2013 - Weinstein Imaging Associates
Forbes Riley of SpinGym to Become Spokesperson for Healthy Dark Chocolate Company, Tru Chocolate®
Tru Chocolate® (TruChocolate.com), provider of healthy dark chocolate, is excited to announce that Forbes Riley has joined the Tru Chocolate® team as its corporate spokesperson. Mr. Todd Ruff, President and COO of Tru Chocolate®, said: "Forbes Riley, known for her energy and passion promoting a lifestyle that combines healthy eating balanced with exercise, is a perfect fit for Tru Chocolate’s values and branding." - March 14, 2013 - TRU Chocolate
No Postpartum Crashes: I've Had My Baby, Now What? Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated health, fitness and medical acupressure and acupuncture book from Gilbert, AZ, author Shalay Struhs. - March 14, 2013 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
New "My Girly Side" Subscription Service Shifts Period Prep Into Autopilot
Tampons, Girly Goodies and Charitable Giving Provide PMS Relief - March 14, 2013 - My Girly Side
Nine New Martial Arts Instruction DVDs Coming from BayView Entertainment in May 2013
BayView Entertainment’s catalog of martial arts and self-defense instruction titles expands with an additional nine titles on May 28, 2013, including techniques in Krav Maga as well as specific self-defense for women. - March 14, 2013 - BayView Entertainment
Susan Eckert of LIBoudoirPhotography First Long Island Boudoir Photographer to Offer Complementary Art of Posing Classes
Boudoir photographer Susan Eckert emphasizes her ongoing commitment to enhance every women’s self-esteem regardless of shape, size, color or age. Perks include complementary Art of Posing classes held monthly. - March 13, 2013 - LIBoudoirPhotography
Mr. Wrong to Mr. Right: 10 Super Successful Strategies to Dating with Confidence After Divorce or Breakup
A unique free Telesummit Interview Series directed toward women who want to date good men after divorce or relationship breakup will air online starting March 18th. It features 10 dating coaches and other experts in divorce recovery, dating, and looking and feeling one's best. - March 12, 2013 - Judith Joshel
The Second Annual Take Two Film Festival in New York City Set for April 5-7 Following Postponement Due to Sandy
Three-day festival will feature 56 independent films from 14 countries at the historic Theatre 80 St. Marks in the East Village. - March 12, 2013 - Take Two Film Festival
New Search Engine “Adoption Families” Makes Finding Adoption Situations Easy
The website AdoptionFamilies.org, sponsored by open adoption agency Independent Adoption Center, helps pregnant women find home study approved adoptive families from all over the United States. - March 12, 2013 - Independent Adoption Center
Group Provides Inspiration for Women Over 40
Atlanta Over 40 Females is empowering women through networking, supporting and inspiring presentations. The March program "Reconnect with Your Joy" is designed to encourage focus on joyful moments to ease the difficulties of stressful life experiences. - March 12, 2013 - Atlanta Over 40 Females
Christine Padovan – the Voice of a New Innovative Erotica Series: Entwined
Voice artist and audiobook narrator, Christine Padovan is the voice behind a new innovative romance/erotica series called "Entwined," which brings authors and fans together in one immersive experience. - March 10, 2013 - Christine Padovan
Formerly Homeless and Abused Immigrant Woman Becomes an Entrepreneur, Author, and is About to Graduate with an MBA from GA State University
New book called Turn Your Dreams And Wants Into Achievable SMART Goals! is about to change the lives of many people who want to advance their success to the next level. A woman is being abused every 9 seconds in the Unites States, according to CDC. Anna Stevens is a domestic violence survivor. Her new SMART goals Book is a living proof that it's possible to restore yourself and rebuild your life despite even most tragic circumstances. www.SMARTgoalsBook.info - March 08, 2013 - EQ for Success LLC
Taylor Morrison Denver Extends 50 Percent Off Popular Builder Options on New Denver Homes
Denver Homebuilder Aims to be Denver’s Technology Builder by Providing State-of-the-Art Convenience - While Also Offering 50 Percent Off Popular Builder Options - March 08, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
Taylor Morrison Arizona Offers Family Fun, Spring Training Baseball Tickets at March 9 Las Brisas Grand Opening in Goodyear
Tour all six of Taylor Morrison’s model homes at Las Brisas Discovery/Encore and Las Brisas Expedition to receive a ticket to the game. There is a limit of four tickets per family and the offer is only good while supplies last. - March 08, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
New Book Release, "Goodness Gracious" Offers a Daily Source of Goodness for Body, Mind and Spirit
Margie Ambrosanio announces the release of her new book “Goodness Gracious” offering nutritious recipes, tips for healthy living, and articles of inspiration for improved wellness of body, mind and spirit. - March 08, 2013 - My Goodness Gracious
YesWalker.com Serves as a Sponsor of Handbag Happy Hour
YesWalker.com, a newly launched online retailer of women's contemporary shoes and bags, served as a sponsor of the Handbag Happy Hour held February 7 at Hudson Terrace in New York City. Proceeds from the affair will go to St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children, a not-for-profit healthcare organization that serves over 4,000 children with special needs in the metropolitan New York area. - March 07, 2013 - YesStyle
Best Vacuums Under $100: New List Published
Vacuum Cleaner Advisor has just published its 2013 list of the Best Vacuum Cleaners for Under $100. The list is designed to help buyers find a great machine at a great price. - March 07, 2013 - Vacuum Cleaner Advisor
New Seamlessly Shaped Comfort Control Shapewear Collection by Yummie Tummie
Everyday Women’s Shapewear Features Outlast® Technology for Extra-Sensory Comfort - March 06, 2013 - Yummie by Heather Thomson
San Diego Locals Are Crowdfunding Their Way to Free Preschool
A new San Diego-based not-for-profit organization, Teacher Lee Play-To-Learn™, is crowdfunding the publishing of a book, DVD and online resource center. Sales of the book will fund the free preschool program. - March 05, 2013 - Teacher Lee Play-To-Learn, Inc.
Beach Organics Recognized as One of 100 Most Admired Entrepreneurial Businesses
Beach Organics recognized as one of the 100 Most Admired Entrepreneurial Businesses by Space Coast Business. - March 05, 2013 - Beach Organics Skin Care