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Get Your Home Ready for Spring, Save Money & Increase Curb Appeal
Do-It-Yourself Spring Home Maintenance Tips for Safety & Energy Conscious Homeowners. Top Ten Spring Home Maintenance Tips from Mahogany Builders - March 29, 2010 - Mahogany Builders
Virtual City News and Virtual City Radio Will be Hosting a New Open Mic and Artist Showcase
Virtual City News and Virtual City Radio by IN THE VIRTUAL CITY INC will be hosting Open Mic and Artist Showcases every Sunday. - March 29, 2010 - IN THE VIRTUAL CITY INC dba 2 HOT 4 AIRWAVES
Broad Ripple Village Just Got More Beautiful with the Opening of MakeUp By Sparkle Cosmetics and Studio
Popular MakeUp Artist Expands Beauty Footprint In Indianapolis - March 29, 2010 - MakeUp By Sparkle
GreetQ is Now Modern Paper Goods: The Official Unveiling of the Modern Greeting Card Retailer’s New Name and Brand
Modern Paper Goods (www.modernpapergoods.com), an online stationery retailer which offers high-quality, modern greetings cards and paper goods, has officially debuted its new brand, Modern Paper Goods, while shelving its original moniker, GreetQ.com. “We wanted our new brand to reflect our... - March 28, 2010 - Modern Paper Goods
Expert Ingrid Kincaid Joins Therapy in Transition as Spiritual Health and Wellness Coach
Therapy in Transition (TITO), which recently put together an Expert Panel to expand its services, has brought Ingrid Kincaid on board as the organization’s Spiritual Health and Wellness Coach. - March 26, 2010 - Therapy in Transition LLC
Culture Coach International CEO Kari Heistad Wins National Entrepreneurship Award
Kari Heistad, CEO of Culture Coach International (CCI), a leading company in the areas of diversity and cross-cultural education, has been awarded a “Rising Star” by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) for 2010. Kari was chosen by the Center for Women in... - March 25, 2010 - Culture Coach International
Simply Yours Reveals the ‘Real Woman’ Behind New Lingerie Set
Following Gok Wan’s belief that lingerie must have the Va Va Voom factor, plus size lingerie specialist Simply Yours decided to give the women who wear its lingerie the chance to decide what they want to wear. The Manchester based company which specialises in underwear for the plus-size lady... - March 25, 2010 - Simply Yours
"Brave New World": Military Khakis Become Edgy ‘Green’ Styles, Stylishly Hot Designs Fit Women of All Sizes
EM & Co Fashion Installation Launches Collections from Angela Dean and EM Reconstruct - March 24, 2010 - EM & Co
Response to CPSC Baby Sling Warning & Media Coverage: for Infants of All Ages, Benefits of Safe, Correct Babywearing Outweigh Risk
In response to the advisory published March 12, 2010, by the Consumer Product Safety Commission regarding baby sling safety, the nonprofit organization Babywearing International, Inc., called on consumer advocates as well as advocates for parent and child welfare to encourage safe babywearing for... - March 23, 2010 - Babywearing International, Inc.
Amero Enterprise Launches New Financial Aid Website, Amero.org
Amero.org As One of the Biggest Sites in the Realm of Financial Aid, Provides Free Information, Tools, and Strategies Helping Undergraduate and Graduate Students Pay for College with Money That is Not Required to Pay Back. - March 22, 2010 - Amero Enterprise
S.L.E Lupus Foundation Selected as Lupus Charity Partner for ING New York City Marathon 2010
Team Life Without Lupus The S.L.E. Lupus Foundation has been selected as an official charity partner for the ING New York City Marathon 2010, which will take place on Sunday, November 7, 2010. To mark the Foundation’s 40th anniversary year, its “Team Life Without Lupus,” representing the worldwide lupus community, will feature 40 runners raising funds for the fight against lupus. - March 20, 2010 - S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
American Milestones Partners with American Medical Women’s Association on Medical Issues for Public Television
American Milestones is Producing a Series with American Medical Women’s Association as Content Expert. - March 20, 2010 - American Milestones
Donna Rappich Carr Memorial Scholarship Fund
Donna Rappich Carr Memorial Scholarship Fund is a way donors can contribute to help second chance students receive a college education they deserve. - March 19, 2010 - Donna Rappich Carr Memorial Scholarship Fund
Contribuventure Team Takes to the Street and Pushes Pedals to Raise Money for Wounded Warriors
Combining adventure and contribution Phil Dwyer and Jake Allen are cycling to raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project. The “Warrior Pride Ride” will begin on May 30, 2010, and the team has created an interactive blog site so that everybody can follow along. - March 19, 2010 - Contribuenture Foundation, Inc.
Win a Villa Holiday with Lanzarote Guidebook
The new spring edition of Lanzarote Guidebook - the in depth island information guide - is out now. Offering readers the chance to win a villa holiday in Lanzarote. - March 17, 2010 - Lanzarote Guidebook
Health Care Reform Gets a Boost, Boasts Medical Firm: Paine & Williams Medical Associates
Health care reform is on life support; Dr. Thomas Paine of Paine & Williams Medical Associates injects new energy into the debate with a web site and proposed grass-roots strategy. - March 16, 2010 - Paine & Williams Medical Associates
Law Firm Supports National Health Care Decisions Day - April 16, 2010
Sabrina Winters, Attorney at Law, PLLC along with other national, state and community organizations, is leading a massive effort to highlight the importance of advance healthcare decision-making — an effort that has culminated in the formal designation of April 16th as National Healthcare... - March 16, 2010 - Sabrina Winters, Attorney at Law, PLLC
Sedona Meditation Training Co. Announces the Yoga of Writing - A Women's Meditation & Writing Retreat
The Yoga of Writing – A Woman's Meditation & Writing Retreat with Sarah McLean and Victoria Nelson will take women on a intimate journey, where they will be encouraged to pay attention to silence and stillness, and present moment awareness. - March 16, 2010 - Sedona Meditation Training & Retreats
The Longfellow Big Read Presents Two Dramatic Readings by Michael Maglaras
To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the publishing of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's "Paul Revere's Ride," Michael Maglaras, founder of 217 Records, will perform two dramatic readings for the Longfellow Big Read. He will perform excerpts from "The Song of Hiawatha," accompanied by a full score of pre-recorded sound effects and music by Native American musicians. He will then present a special reading of "Paul Revere’s Ride," which celebrates the call to arms that began the American Revolution. - March 15, 2010 - 217 Films
Fighting the Silent Epidemic -- Author/ Philanthropist Dr. Cheryl Saban Speaks with Compton Unified’s Whaley Middle School Students
Over 160 girls from the Compton Unified Whaley Middle School will meet with the revered author and philanthropist to discuss the importance of self-worth and how to value themselves. - March 13, 2010 - EmpowHer Institute
Curves Clubs of Pinellas County Host 12th Annual Food Drive to Benefit Local Families
Clubs offer an Opportunity to Waive Initial Joining Fee for Bag of Groceries - March 13, 2010 - Curves of Pinellas Park South
Renowned Philippine Women's Advocate Katrina Legarda to Speak at Illustrado Women of Substance Event
Katrina Legarda, a prominent Philippine-based lawyer known for her strong advocacy on women's rights, has confirmed her attendance to the upcoming Women of Substance 2010, an annual gathering under the patronage of the Embassy of the Philippines in the UAE, honoring Filipina achievers in the Gulf. Dubai-based Filipino lifestyle publication Illustrado Magazine announced that Legarda will be the special guest speaker at the March 27th event at the Jumeirah Emirates Towers. - March 12, 2010 - Illustrado Communications FZ-LLC
Epione Laser Breast Lift Poised to Lead Breast Enhancement Trends
Revolutionary Non-surgical Laser Breast Enhancement Procedure Offers Safe, Long-Lasting Alternative to Surgery. - March 11, 2010 - Epione Medical Corp
Queerbook.com Takes GLBT Networking by Storm Hundreds Sign Up at New Advocacy, Education and Community Building Site
Queerbook.com Takes Off After Texas Research and Investment Study Shows the Way to America's Fastest Growing GLBT Community Site. Queerbook.com is focused on advocacy, education and community. - March 11, 2010 - Advocate USA LLC
March 16 - GlassesFair.com to Hold Drawing for Free Complete Pair of Prescription Eyeglasses
Entries made online will be drawn by Angela Brock, Branch Manager at FirstMerit Bank - March 10, 2010 - GlassesFair.com
Epione Offers the Latest Beauty Injection Innovation
Epione introduces the latest advance in dermal filler injections. Treatment Will Be Less Painful With Dermal Fillers; Juvéderm®, Radiesse® and Restylane® Pre-filled Syringes Mixed With Lidocaine. - March 10, 2010 - Epione Medical Corp
NuU Medspa Support Local Chicago Theatre, Infusion Theatre Co.
NuU Medspa help support Infusion Theatre Co. for their third consecutive year, kick off season 2010-2011, with silent auction donations that will benefit theatre infused with many facets of entertainment. Now in their fourth year, Infusion Theatre has already made a name for themselves in... - March 10, 2010 - NuU Unlimited
New Book, "Wake The Dead and Other Short Stories" by Nima Saraj, Now Available
"Wake the Dead," and other short stories, available online @ amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com; a New Author with alot of promise. - March 09, 2010 - Wake The Dead Inc
Bio-Synthesis Awarded NIH Grant to Develop Synergistic Adjuvants that Stimulate both Innate and Adaptive Immunities
BioSynthesis announces the award of a two-year phase I SBIR grant by NIH to further its development program of immune agonists. These new agents have in their chemical structure different determinants that stimulate both innate and acquired immunity, leading to synergistic effects on the immune response. These new immune agonists could be useful in the development of difficult vaccines such as HIV-1 and cancer vaccines. - March 09, 2010 - Bio-Synthesis Inc.
Gender Roles: Are We Still Playing the Part? PsychTests.com Assesses Modern Day Views on Traditional Gender Roles with Their Latest Test
PsychTests AIM Inc., one of the web's foremost source of personality assessments, releases a gender roles test. The online testing guru aims to uncover whether their visitors, who come from all walks of life, make it a point to defy conventional gender roles, or uphold time-honored traditions. The test is available at http://testyourself.psychtests.com/testid/2435. - March 06, 2010 - PsychTests AIM Inc.
Running Skirts is Thrilled to Launch Expansion Into Australia & New Zealand
Now well into their 5th year in the business, identical twin runners & mom-preneurs of Running Skirts are thrilled to announce latest expansion into Australia, one country closer to their vision of "skirting the world." - March 04, 2010 - RunningSkirts.com
Heels Above Weddings Introduces Recession-Friendly Concierge Package for Brides
Washington, DC based event planning company offers do-it-yourself wedding planning services - March 04, 2010 - Heels Above Weddings
StyleMouse Jumps Into Fashion Videos
StyleMouse's use of new technology enables consumers to make online purchases and retrieve product information with the click of a mouse while watching fashion videos - March 02, 2010 - Apparel Search Company
A Citizen Journalism Website for Women and by Women Announces Campaign to Make International Women's Day a Public Holiday
Shetizenjournalist.com invites submissions from women to celebrate international women's day and also launches online campaign to make IWD a public holiday all over the world. - March 02, 2010 - Shetizenjournalist.com
Sports Bra Designer KALYX Honors Rebecca Cardon as "Woman of the Week"
Sports bra designer KALYX Technologies, Inc. honors celebrity trainer Rebecca Cardon as their newest "Woman of the Week." - February 27, 2010 - KALYX Technologies, Inc.
NuU Medspa Lend a Shoulder to Chicago Organization, Big Shoulders Fund
NuU Medspa respond to Big Shoulders Fund, a local Chicago organization, by donating to make a difference in inner-city children’s lives. Big Shoulder Fund raises money for scholarships for children and also participates as mentors and volunteers to help further educate children. To celebrate... - February 24, 2010 - NuU Unlimited
What the 2010 Spring Color Trend Says About Our Mood
Two leading color and aura experts, Elizabeth Harper and Kala Ambrose are traveling around the US this year, to discuss the power and presence of color in your life and how it affects you on the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels. Teaching together at the prestigious Omega Institute in New York in July 2010, one of their first stops of the spring season begins right here in Raleigh, NC as they hold a 3 Day Event on March 4th, 5th, and 6th, hosted by Spiritual Frontiers Fellowship. - February 23, 2010 - The Explore Your Spirit with Kala Show
Critics Embrace Laurence Fuller’s West End Debut
Laurence Fuller’s West End debut is a hit with critics. His eery and powerful portrayal of a 16th century doctor in charge of an insane asylum receives glowing reviews by London’s theatre critics. Fuller is happy with the extreme response; “It’s great the response has been... - February 22, 2010 - Laurence Fuller
Combi® USA Launches Updated Twin Sport Stroller
The Twin Sport is wide enough to comfortably seat two children weighing up to 45 pounds while narrow enough to fit through standard doorways. - February 20, 2010 - Combi USA
Equality Now Commends Saudi Arabia for Annulment of Forced Divorce
International human rights organization Equality Now welcomes the decision to overturn a forced divorce ruling in the case of Fatima and Mansour, in Saudi Arabia. After 4 years of separation, the family was finally reunited on Feb 17, 2010. - February 20, 2010 - Equality Now
Renowned Celebrity Hair Stylist Rodolfo Valentin Creates at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Show 2010
Winner of the NYC Hair Guide's "Top Hair Colorist 2010" Award, Rodolfo Valentin has established himself as a leader of 2010 hair fashion trends. - February 19, 2010 - Rodolfo Valentin
GetTheLabel.com – More Than Just Discounted Sportswear
From Firetrap to Vero Moda, Ichi to Vila and Lipsy to Miss Sixty, Get The Label is keen for fashion lovers to know that discounted sportswear isn’t all they stock. With massively discounted prices the range of dresses, skirts, denim and tops from well-known labels make fashion more... - February 19, 2010 - Get The Label
Las Vegas Vintage – International House of Labels & Collectibles - Launches LasVegasVintageSelections.com
International House of Labels & Collectibles Launches website, LasVegasVintageSelections.com and opens Flagship store in Las Vegas. - February 19, 2010 - International House of Labels & Collectibles
The New Liposuction Technique Means No Surgery or Suction
The latest technology LipoFreeze is a procedure that uses a gentle yet effective method of selective cooling. Those who have tried diet and exercise to rid themselves of unattractive fat pads and bulges that persist in spite of their best efforts will find LipoFreeze a wonderful alternative. - February 17, 2010 - Epione Medical Corp
Celebrity Chef Rachael Ray Heats Up "Hot Flashes" on Daytime Television; BodyLogicMD’s Patients Relate to Talk Show Host’s Recipe for Hot Flashes
BodyLogicMD’s bioidentical hormone doctors effectively treat hot flashes and menopause symptoms in women using bioidentical hormones. - February 13, 2010 - BodyLogicMD
February is American Heart Month and Nordic Walking Poles Can Help Improve Cardiovascular Fitness
Doctors and Physical Therapists here in the USA have recently discovered that Nordic Ski Walking Poles radically improve balance, stability and gait – a huge aid during cardiac rehabilitation and for those with MS, Parkinson’s and Neuropathy (No Longer Just for Athletes and Expert Skiers). Wounded Warriors are also benefiting from the use of Nordic Walking Poles donated from www.skiwalking.com and the American Nordic Walking System. - February 11, 2010 - American Nordic Walking System SkiWalking.com
Win Food and Fame in the First Annual “Allergy Free” Food Recipe Contest
Do you have that fantastic recipe that your family just raves about? Do you think you have what it takes to beat out the competition and win with it? Allergiesandme.com wants to know. - February 11, 2010 - Allergiesandme.com
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
Insight HD with Host Hugh Downs Looks at Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine
Hospice and Palliative Care is a medical industry that needs Consumer Education and Awareness Surrounding End of Life Issues for people all Over the World. - February 10, 2010 - Insight HD
Insight HD with Host Hugh Downs Probes Pain Management in Migraines
Insight HD is currently producing a new series on ways of handling pain, highlighting some of the top doctors and procedures that help patients live more productive lives while dealing with pain. - February 10, 2010 - Insight HD