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Linda M. O'Rourke a Local CPA Earns Exclusive “Accredited in Business Valuation” (ABV) Credential as Valuation Expert

Linda M. O'Rourke a Local CPA Earns Exclusive “Accredited in Business Valuation” (ABV) Credential as Valuation Expert

Linda M. O’Rourke, a CPA valuation expert and principal of O’Rourke and Associates located in Clearwater, FL has recently been awarded the ABV Credential by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). The ABV Credential, established in 1998 by the AICPA, is granted... - April 16, 2010 - O'Rourke and Associates

Pat Mitchell is Master of Ceremonies at Women’s eNews 21 Leaders Gala

Women's eNews announced today that Pat Mitchell, president and CEO of The Paley Media Center and former president and CEO of PBS, will be the master of ceremonies for the Women's eNews 21 Leaders for the 21st Century gala, May 6 in New York City. Loreen Arbus, president of the Arbus Productions... - April 16, 2010 - Women's eNews

Cash4Books.net Partners with DonorsChoose.org to Turn Books Into Cash and New Classroom Supplies

Cash4Books.net Partners with DonorsChoose.org to Turn Books Into Cash and New Classroom Supplies

Struggling classrooms around the country are getting an extra helping hand from Cash4Books.net customers with its new DonorsChoose.org Partnership. - April 15, 2010 - McKenzie Books, Inc.

Royce Reed Star of VH1 Basketball Wives

Royce Reed Star of The New Show Basketball Wives Airs Every Sunday On VH1 Royce Reed to star in Basketball Wives on VH1. She is an accomplished gymnast, actress, model, and dancer. Royce holds a Degree in Theatre Education and Humanities from Florida A&M University. She has traveled and... - April 12, 2010 - Royce Reed

Luxe Life Pink Carpet Beauty and Shopping Event, Comes to the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles, Sunday, April 25, 2010 from 11-3pm

Luxe Life Pink Carpet Beauty and Shopping Event, Comes to the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles, Sunday, April 25, 2010 from 11-3pm

Third Annual Charity Event Selects Susan G. Komen for the Cure® as 2010 Charity. Local Chapter to attend and various celebrities to attend to support important charity. - April 09, 2010 - Luxe Life Events

Busy Philipps, Sharon Leal, Izabella Miko, Kathryn Morris Join Eight Actresses to Walk the Runway in Tresor de Vintage for Joyful Heart Foundation with The Buzz Girls

Busy Philipps, Sharon Leal, Izabella Miko, Kathryn Morris Join Eight Actresses to Walk the Runway in Tresor de Vintage for Joyful Heart Foundation with The Buzz Girls

In support of abuse survivors, actresses Busy Philipps, Sarah Wayne Callies, Izabella Miko, Melora Hardin, Kathy Mixon, Sharon Leal, Kathryn Morris, Natalie Zea, Nicole Sullivan, Stacy Keibler, and Julia Ling walked the runway at the Tresor de Vintage fashion show for the Joyful Heart Foundation at the Mark for Events in Los Angeles. Styled by Julie Weiss. Make-up styling by Stila. Hair styling by Thomas Chance. - April 09, 2010 - TIL PR

Illustrado Women of Substance 2010 Honors 9 Filipinas in Dubai

Dubai-based Illustrado Magazine celebrated its 3rd edition of Women of Substance, and honored nine Filipinas for their exemplary achievements. The traditional talk-show format included a photo exhibit, documentary film showing and a make-over runway show. Renowned women’s rights lawyer Katrina Legarda graced the event as its special guest speaker. - April 09, 2010 - Illustrado Communications FZ-LLC

Copious Publishing Author, Kijana Martin, Fills the Teen/Parent Communication Gap in the Unparalleled Young Adult Life Reference Book, "Real Life, Real Choices"

Copious Publishing Author, Kijana Martin, Fills the Teen/Parent Communication Gap in the Unparalleled Young Adult Life Reference Book, "Real Life, Real Choices"

In an attempt to fill the gap, explain sensitive subjects with real life experience, or to be accessible when a parent or guardian isn’t, author, Kijana Martin has shared her life in a down to earth fashion to be referenced for a lifetime. - April 08, 2010 - Copious Publishing

Tale of Two Americas: Rental Rates Infographics

Tale of Two Americas: Rental Rates Infographics

RentersInsurance.org has developed a two part infographic that displays the highest and lowest rent areas in the United States. - April 07, 2010 - Renters Insurance

First Pakistani Woman CEO Aims to Start a Peaceful Revolution with Her Films

First Pakistani Woman CEO Aims to Start a Peaceful Revolution with Her Films

Saman Hasnain Heads Up Fast Growing International Film Company with the Release of 10 Films in 2010. - April 06, 2010 - WIN Program

St. Rose Hospital Foundation's 2nd Annual Wine, Women & Shoes

www.winewomenandshoes.com/strose - St. Rose Hospital Foundation’s Second Annual Wine Women & Shoes will unfold at Berkeley’s Claremont Hotel Club &Spa with a stylish new addition… a Fashion Show. Featuring some of Napa and Livermore Valley’s top varietals and... - April 02, 2010 - St. Rose Hospital

Instructor Rosemary Beam Joins Therapy in Transition as Mind and Spirit Coach

Instructor Rosemary Beam Joins Therapy in Transition as Mind and Spirit Coach

Therapy in Transition (TITO), which recently put together an Expert Panel to expand its services, has brought Rosemary Beam on board as the organization’s Mind and Spirit Coach. - March 31, 2010 - Therapy in Transition LLC

Get Your Home Ready for Spring, Save Money & Increase Curb Appeal

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 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

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

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

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

"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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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 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 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

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

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

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

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 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 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 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

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

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

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