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Largest National Night Out to Cut Out Domestic Abuse Set for October 26, 2009

The Lifetime Fitness Foundation has partnered with the national Purple Ribbon Council to hold the largest, simultaneous "Girls Night Out to Cut Out Domestic Abuse" event at 76 LifeSpa and Salon locations in 19 states. These "Pampering Party with a Purpose" gatherings are simultaneously slated for Monday, October 26th from 4pm to 8pm. Ticket donations start at $25 and 2 hours of complimentary child care will be provided. GNOusa.org - September 18, 2009 - Purple Ribbon Council to Cut Out Domestic Abuse

Lupus Research Institute National Coalition Goes to Washington

Lupus Research Institute National Coalition Goes to Washington

LRI Advocacy Day on the Hill Promotes Health Care Concerns of Lupus Patients. - September 17, 2009 - Lupus Research Institute

Insights with Host Hugh Downs Welcomes The National Business Education Association as Content Advisor

Story collaboration with The National Business Education Association as Content Advisor for Educational Awareness - September 17, 2009 - InsightsSeries

Sterling Ballroom at New Holiday Inn Tinton Falls New Jersey Hosts a One Day Wedding Sale

Sterling Ballroom at New Holiday Inn Tinton Falls New Jersey Hosts a One Day Wedding Sale

The Sterling Ballroom at the Holiday Inn of Tinton Falls, New Jersey is pulling out all the stops with its novel proposal… a Wedding Sale. On October 15, 2009, for one day only, the brand new banquet facility is lowering the prices for its popular Economy Wedding Package to an astounding $49... - September 16, 2009 - Hotels Unlimited

Living with the Myth of Janis Joplin. The History of Big Brother & the Holding Co.

Living with the Myth of Janis Joplin. The History of Big Brother & the Holding Co.

Written by Michael Spörke and English translation by Sam Andrew Publisher: Lulu.com ISBN-10: 1409284999 ISBN-13: 978-1409284994 Spörke’s biography narrates, from the beginning in 1965, each Big Brother member’s life story. Where they each came from? What are their roots? How they see their time with Janis Joplin? What they experienced after their Janis time? - September 15, 2009 - Michael Spörke

Date Announced for McHenry, IL Community Walk for Breast Cancer

The 2009 date has been announced for the third annual McHenry Community Walk for Breast Cancer. The Walk will be held on Saturday, October 3rd, with registration opening at 9:00am and the Walk starting at 10:00am. The Walk will begin (and end) at the gazebo in Fort McHenry Park, located just off... - September 13, 2009 - McHenry Community Walk for Breast Cancer

Altruism and Entrepreneurship Create Positive Life Change for Women

The Fall Women Masters Tele-Seminar Series features America’s wisest women, like Marianne Williamson, SARK and Victoria Moran, sharing their knowledge and inspiration for free. - September 13, 2009 - Wake-Up Call Coaching

Spirit Thinking Offers Two Free Gifts for Sign Up on Subscriber List

Spirit Thinking Offers Two Free Gifts for Sign Up on Subscriber List

Free eBook of Teenage Girl's Parent Action Alert to be given to new subscribers of Spirit Thinking Inspirations, the newsletter of spirituality expert Reece W. Manley's Spirit Thinking website. Spirit Thinking is a division of Advocate USA, LLC. - September 12, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC

Nolcha Fashion Week Prepares for Packed House Supporting Global Independent Fashion Designers

New York Fashion Week Initiative Showcases Emerging American and International Fashion Designers via runway shows, accessory exhibition and ethical fashion preview. - September 11, 2009 - Nolcha

Will Jon and Kate Gosselin be Able to Move on and Build Better Lives? Psychologist Dr. Stephan B. Poulter Says ‘Yes’ - If They Understand Their ‘Ex-Factor’

Can the messy public breakup of Jon and Kate Gosselin end happily ever after? Despite heading in very different directions—Jon behaving as the flippant “Wild Child” and Kate acting as the protective “Mama Bear”—clinical psychologist Dr. Stephan B. Poulter, author... - September 08, 2009 - Prometheus Books

Congressional Event Hosted on Sept. 9 Will Support Awareness of Young Women, Breast Cancer & Wasserman Schultz' EARLY Act

At Capitol Hill Gathering, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz Will Speak on Young Women’s Breast Health and the EARLY Act immediately before President Obama’s Address to Joint Session of Congress on Health Care Reform. With momentum building for legislation that would fund the EARLY Act’s educational programs about young women and breast cancer, the Tigerlily Foundation will host a congressional reception Sept. 9 on Capitol Hill. - September 07, 2009 - Tigerlily Foundation

Eradicating the Silent Killer: Ovarian Cancer

Soulé International Restaurant is proud to join Janice’s Ladies, a team in the Long Island Chapter of the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, in the fight to eradicate the Silent Killer, Ovarian Cancer. Ovarian Cancer occurs in 1 in 57 women, and kills more women than all the other... - September 05, 2009 - Soule Restaurant

Fitness Perfection, LLC Promotes Revolutionary and Cost Effective On-Line Fitness Programs, with an Exclusive Animated Exercise Library

Fitness Perfection, LLC Promotes Revolutionary and Cost Effective On-Line Fitness Programs, with an Exclusive Animated Exercise Library

A unique alternative to the high cost of personal training; this dynamic system is designed to provide consumers with a practical and effective way to train for less. - September 02, 2009 - Fitness Perfection, LLC

Super Sunglasses FW 2009 at Eyegoodies.com

Super Sunglasses FW 2009 at Eyegoodies.com

The much anticipated Fall & Winter 2009 Super Sunglasses from Retro Super Future has finally arrived and are sure to be help you transition out of Summer and into Fall in style. Super Sunglasses Fall Winter 09 collection is now available at Eyegoodies.com, supplies limited. - September 01, 2009 - EyeGoodies.com

New Social Networking Site Breaks Language Barrier, Builds Identity

New Social Networking Site Breaks Language Barrier, Builds Identity

The main focus of ApnaCafe is to empower the online Desi community and allow members to share information in a comfortable environment, according to CEO Yasin Rahim. "ApnaCafe was primarily started to consolidate all Desi-specific core applications and as a platform to bring friends from different networking sites together in one place, giving users many powerful features with a Desi identity," says Rahim. - September 01, 2009 - ApnaCafe

Foreign Affairs Expert and Director General of FRIDE, Pierre Schori, to Speak at Adelphi University on September 16, 2009

Pierre Schori, a longtime Swedish diplomat, author, and currently director general of FRIDE, who will speak on "Women and War: Victim or peacemakers?". on Wednesday, September 16, 2009, at 12:00 p.m. in Adelphi’s Thomas Dixon Lovely Ballroom in the Ruth S. Harley University Center, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY. - September 01, 2009 - Adelphi University

First Female Head of State to Receive Passion Award

First Female Head of State to Receive Passion Award

On September 5, 2009, Vigdís Finnbogadóttir, fourth President of Iceland and the first elected female head of state, will receive The Global Passion Award in Reykjavik, Iceland. This award is presented to individuals in countries around the world who have been an inspiration to live passion-based lives. Recipients of this award are recognized for the major contributions they have made to creating a Passion-Based Economy. - August 31, 2009 - Enlightened Alliances, LLC

Concert Series Explores the Globe

Concert Series Explores the Globe

The JC Concert Band and its Musical Director Stephen P Brown has announced that the 2009-2010 concert series will begin in Europe, cross through Russia and conclude in the USA via Broadway and the South. The band, which just finished celebrating its 25th Anniversary, continues to delight growing... - August 28, 2009 - JC Concert Band

Discountcell.com Certified by Oregon State as WBE

Discountcell.com Certified by Oregon State as WBE

Discountcell Inc, a leading online retailer of cell phone accessories, has been certified by the State of Oregon as a WBE. - August 27, 2009 - Discountcell Inc

Lose the Excuses Coaching Releases New Organization eBook and Program Got 15 Minutes? You Can Have Sex, Eat Lunch or ... Get Organized

Lose the Excuses Coaching is releasing its first ebook, Get It Together Girl!. It is a realistic home organization program designed for real women - women who are often short on time and cash. The GITG program breaks down organization into a series of 15 minute tasks completed on weekdays. - August 27, 2009 - Lose the Excuses

The GreenShows Eco-Fashion Week at King of Greene Street, Sept 15-16

The GreenShows Eco-Fashion Week at King of Greene Street, Sept 15-16

A 2-day fashion event with an eco-conscious vision featuring designers Bodkin, Izzy Lane, Bahar Shahpar, House Of Organic, Lara Miller, Mr. Larkin, STUDY by Tara St James, and an opening night event with the Rainforest Action Network. - August 26, 2009 - The GreenShows Eco Fashion Week

Yoga Poses to Practice at Any Moment in Your Daily Life

Yoga Poses to Practice at Any Moment in Your Daily Life

How many times have you heard someone say, "I'd really like to do yoga but I just don't have time for it?" That is no longer an excuse. The new book, Yoga in No Time at All, published by PranaPower, LLC, provides 39 poses that can be done while you are brushing your teeth, putting your... - August 26, 2009 - PranaPower, LLC

Christmas Gift Ideas That Are a Gift to Your Christmas Budget

Christmas Gift Ideas That Are a Gift to Your Christmas Budget

The Elegant Cookie has just introduced a new line of budget friendly gifts and gift baskets just in time for Christmas. - August 25, 2009 - The Elegant Cookie, LLC

Med Spa Plus Now Offers An Alternative to Botox

Oviedo, FL, Dr. Diane Cantrell is now offering Dysport to patients at Med Spa Plus. Dysport™ is the newest wrinkle treatment to be approved by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) for use in the United States and Dr. Cantrell has been the first in the area to offer this new alternative to her patients. It has been safely used in Europe for years, and now patients of Med Spa Plus can enjoy its many benefits. - August 25, 2009 - Med Spa Plus

Insights with Host Hugh Downs Welcomes US Green Building Council Represented by the Florida Gulf Coast Chapter as Content Advisor

Story collaboration with the Florida Gulf Coast Chapter of the US Green Building Council as Content Advisor for Educational Awareness. - August 25, 2009 - InsightsSeries

Ocean Cooperative Launches Innovative Publishing Concept

Ocean Cooperative Launches Innovative Publishing Concept

Newly-launched Ocean Cooperative Publishing offers an alternative to the choice now faced by writers: searching for a traditional publisher or, on the other hand, self-publishing. OC provides its authors with all the services offered by traditional publishers and cannot of course accept every manuscript submitted. But as a cooperative publisher, Ocean's production fee – actually lower than the fees charged by self-publishing companies –permits it great latitude in accepting unusual projects. - August 22, 2009 - The Ocean Cooperative

Improving the Status of Women - The Key to Global Sustainability

We must create a new environmental ethic, where improving the rights and opportunities of women is valued, and this is exactly what Population Media Center is doing. - August 21, 2009 - Population Media Center

Aquage Master Class Academy in Miami

Aquage Master Class Academy in Miami

Aquage Master Class Academy is an advanced 2-day hands-on, intensive, interactive educational experience designed to elevate hairdressers haircutting, hairdressing, visual communication and business skills. New format in Miami, FL on November 8 - 9, 2009. Go to www.aquage.com/academy to register now. - August 19, 2009 - Aquage

American Friends of Kronberg Academy Makes Its Palm Beach Debut with a Series of Chamber Music Concerts

American Friends of Kronberg Academy Makes Its Palm Beach Debut with a Series of Chamber Music Concerts

A Press conference to be held on August 19, 2009 at 10:30AM at Nick and Jonnies Patio Bar and Grill on Palm Beach will be the launching pad for the American Friends of the Kornberg Academy. - August 18, 2009 - Rainbow Marketing Inc Dba Global Business Development Center

My-Inspirational-Quotes.com's Redesign Gives Positive Result

The famous motivational sayings website, the My-Inspirational-Quotes.com redesign in July has showed impact on the site's bottomline. Visitors now find the site scannable and easier to read. Frontpage Navigation is Clearer The main page is now divide into two. The 40 inspiring quotes' topics is... - August 17, 2009 - My Inspirational Quotes.com

Insights with Host Hugh Downs Launches Law Series

Programs launched on various aspects of America’s top litigators as Part of the Public Television Series. - August 14, 2009 - InsightsSeries

Asian American Journalists Association to Convene in Boston

Asian American Journalists Association to Convene in Boston

Four-day convention focuses on how to survive industry turmoil, reinvent media - August 13, 2009 - Asian American Journalists Association 20th Convention

Inaugural Symposium for Wedding and Special Events Industry Professionals Coming to New York This Fall

On October 19-20, 2009, co-producers Something Blue NY, Dawn Easter Events and Elegantly Yours Events will launch the first-ever Maximize Your Brand: Wedding & Special Event Business Symposium at the Ravel Hotel in New York during Bridal Market Week. This two-day symposium will be the first of... - August 13, 2009 - Something Blue NY, LLC

Groundbreaking Online Wedding Software Sets a New Standard

Groundbreaking Online Wedding Software Sets a New Standard

Announcing the arrival of My Wedding Workbook, the next-generation online wedding planner that finally gives the do-it-yourself bride all the tools she needs in one place to organize all her wedding details. After a successful beta launch that saw more than 7,000 brides sign up, My Wedding Workbook is set to offer brides a fully integrated and comprehensive set of planning tools not quite like anything else available. - August 12, 2009 - My Wedding Workbook Online Wedding Planner

Taste of Crete’s New Website Up and Running with Wide Array of Greek Products

Taste of Crete’s New Website Up and Running with Wide Array of Greek Products

Taste of Crete, a gourmet food company focused on the healthy diet of Crete, Greece has their new website up and running with a wide array of natural, organic, and artisan Greek products. - August 12, 2009 - Taste of Crete LLC

Insights with Host Hugh Downs Features Colin Powell

Colin Powell Featured as Part of the Interstitial Programming for Public Television. - August 12, 2009 - InsightsSeries

Insights with host Hugh Downs Speaks with Gary Sinise

Gary Sinise was interviewed as part of a program for honoring World War II veterans and will appear as part of the Public Television Series. - August 12, 2009 - InsightsSeries

Insights with Host Hugh Downs Features Martin Sheen

Martin Sheen appears as Part of the Interstitial Programming for Public Television. - August 12, 2009 - InsightsSeries

Insights with Host Hugh Downs Welcomes American Dietetic Association as Content Advisor

Series aligns with ADA as Content Advisor on Food and Nutrition Stories for Educational Awareness. - August 12, 2009 - InsightsSeries

Peace Love World Featured on FOX’s So You Think You Can Dance

Peace Love World Featured on FOX’s So You Think You Can Dance

Peace Love World is a featured designer on FOX’s So You Think You Can Dance. In early July, contestant and Miami resident Jeanine Mason chose the Miami-based clothing brand, created and designed by Alina Villasante, as her designer of choice for the show. Peace Love World designer Alina... - August 07, 2009 - Peace Love World, LLC

2009 Business Women's Forum in Hartford, September 29th

2009 Business Women's Forum in Hartford, September 29th

Robin Roberts, “Good Morning America” Anchor and ESPN Reporter Keynote Speaker - August 07, 2009 - Business Women's Forum

Insights with Host Hugh Downs Invites the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology as Advisor

Council for Agricultural Science and Technology invited to participate in Public TV Series as Content Advisor. - August 07, 2009 - InsightsSeries

Social Media Workshop Caters to Time-Strapped Business Women

An upcoming workshop, Social Media Jumpstart for Women Business Owners and Entrepreneurs, is catering to time-strapped business women who want to better understand and maximize their use of social media. It will also focus on time management, work-life balance and avoiding social media overload. Hosted by Public Square Communications, the event will be held on Thursday, August 13, 2009 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Haworth, Inc., in Washington, D.C. - August 06, 2009 - Public Square Communications

Salon Beauchesne Named One of the "Top 100 Hottest Salons in America"

Salon Beauchesne Named One of the "Top 100 Hottest Salons in America"

Je Beau International announced today that their subsidiary; Salon Beauchesne, has been named to the “Top 100 Hottest Salons in America” by Salon City Magazine of Beverly Hills CA. Salon Beauchesne has been a driving force on the East Coast in the world of Style & Fashion and has... - August 05, 2009 - Je Beau International

'Outside the Box' Thinking Wins Beasley & Henley Design Awards

'Outside the Box' Thinking Wins Beasley & Henley Design Awards

Multi-award winning design firm Beasley & Henley Interior Design added 6 new awards to its collection on Saturday night. The international design firm won big in this year’s Aurora Awards, a 12-state regional competition of design, architecture and building excellence. - August 05, 2009 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design

AuthorHouse Releases Top Ten Best Seller List for June 2009

Figures Based on Retailer Channel Sales Data - August 05, 2009 - AuthorHouse

Insights with host Hugh Downs Launches Elite Retreats

Series on Elite Travel Destinations Scheduled for Upcoming Segments. - August 05, 2009 - InsightsSeries

Celebrating Nine Hundred and Ninety-Nine (999) Free Breast Implants with $2,500 in Prize Money

MyFreeImplants.com has announced that they are nearing a Major Mammary Milestone: 500 women earning free breast implants through their unique social funding model. In order to celebrate this major accomplishment, the company is giving away $2,500 in prizes. - August 04, 2009 - MyFreeImplants.com, LLC

Triad Expands It's Line to Ease Window Treatment Woes

The Inventor of the E-Z Curtain Rod Bracket Has Answered the Requests of It's Customers. - August 02, 2009 - Triad

Team Fitness America President Completes WomenCertified® Training

Team Fitness America's President, Margaret Pajak, Completes One-of-a-Kind WomenCertified® Training to share with potential women consumers that Team Fitness America is going to provide women with a positive shopping experience. - August 02, 2009 - Team Fitness America

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