Women's Interest News
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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, 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 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
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
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
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"
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
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
NuU Medspa Steps Into Fashion with Maison De Couture Trunk Show in Chicago
Priscila Rodriguez, Founder of Maison De Couture (French for ‘House of Fashion’) and NuU Medspa gather with other designers and vendors to promote local Indie designers and image consulting services for men and women this month. NuU Medspa convenes with small to large business owners... - August 01, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
Do You Know What to do if Your Child Goes Missing?
Do you know what to do first? What to do second? SaveMyChild.org and Child Shield USA have teamed together to fight back against Child Offenders and Child Predactors. - July 31, 2009 - SaveMyChild.org
Why do Women Love Erotica so Much?
Laila Odom, who plays Comedienne Ana Marie Hawkings on Cinemax's late-night entry, "Zane's Sex Chronicles," to discuss the appeal of erotica and the idea of sexually liberated women on Alan Roger Currie's new podcast series, "The Erotic Conversationalist." - July 30, 2009 - Mode One Multimedia, Inc.
Insights with Host Hugh Downs Welcomes the Energy and Environmental Building Alliance as Content Advisor
Story collaboration with the Energy and Environmental Building Alliance as Content Advisor on Architectural and Energy Issues for Educational Awareness - July 30, 2009 - InsightsSeries
Miss Phoenix 2009 to Host Second Quarterly Arizona Friendraiser Event
By bringing together local organizations with the public, the ultimate goal is to match 100 young girls with mentors. - July 30, 2009 - Arizona FriendRaiser
New Women’s Network – MyLifeCompass.com –Launches in the D.C. Area at "Discover Your Compass" Opportunity Event and Proceeds Benefit the Center for Human Development
Today, local Compass Representatives announce the launch of a new women’s network in the DC area. All proceeds from the “Discover Your Compass” Opportunity Event with Kim Fulcher, CEO of MyLifeCompass.com will benefit the Center for Human Development. - July 29, 2009 - Compass
Insights with Host Hugh Downs Creates New Series on Epilepsy
Epilepsy subject targeted as programming for medical documentaries - July 29, 2009 - InsightsSeries
Insights with Host Hugh Downs Launches New Series on Environmental Health
Environmental Health as part of the Insights series - July 29, 2009 - InsightsSeries
Insights with Host Hugh Downs Welcomes the Whittington Center as Content Advisor on the Outdoor Sports Television Program
Story collaboration with the Whittington Center as Content Advisor on Outdoor Sports Issues for Consumer and Expert Awareness - July 29, 2009 - InsightsSeries
ProperForm Private Fitness Expands Services, Adds Staff, to Offer Healthy Transitions for Women Program
The popular South Beach private gym announces a new diet and exercise program designed specifically for the needs of women forty years of age and older. - July 28, 2009 - ProperForm Private Fitness
Skidmark Cards to Rihanna: We'll Lower the Bar if You Help Raise Awareness
"Skidmark Cards is a greeting card company dedicated to raising funds and awareness for victims of domestic violence," according to spokesman Thomas Burr. The spokesman adds, "We seek nothing more than to further our cause, along with trying to gain the support of the public at large, which includes our offer to Rihanna." - July 27, 2009 - Skidmark Cards
Ladies Get Energized and Give Back
Energy Drink Formulated to Meet a Woman’s Nutritional Needs, Supports Domestic Violence Awareness, and Helps Fund Breast Cancer Research. - July 26, 2009 - HER Energy drinks
Back-to-School / Fall Fashion Show
You're invited to attend a Back-To-School / Fall Fashion Show at the Hampton Hall Clubhouse (Ballroom) at 2pm on this Sunday, July 26th. Models of all ages from Tucker Agency will feature cool back-to-school fashions set to fun energetic music during this fabulous afternoon of fashion and style. - July 25, 2009 - Tucker MarCom, LLC
Registration Deadline - September 1 - for 2009 WOW Writers Conference in Vegas
Viva Las Vegas! Experience Las Vegas And attend the 2009 WOW Writers Conference - mixing pleasure with business. Nineteen dynamic workshops, keynotes, panels, luncheon and banquet. - July 24, 2009 - Wizards of Words Writers Conference
Is Finding Friends Online the New Thing?
People look for love online all the time, why not look for friends? Toronto and Montreal’s exclusive women’s social network, The Social Woman hit 300 members this week. - July 24, 2009 - The Social Woman
Women of the World and NuU Medspa Meet to Make a Difference
Women of the World part of World Trade Center Illinois, and NuU Medspa join forces at Fashion Face Forward, Wednesday, July 22, 2009, at the Union League Club, Chicago, to promote women entrepreneurs and organizations through global relationships. Fashion Face Forward is one of the many events put... - July 23, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
Insights with Host Hugh Downs Collaborates with the National Rural Education Association
Story collaboration with the NREA as Content Advisor on Educational Issues for Consumer and Expert Awareness. - July 23, 2009 - InsightsSeries
California Attorney Says Michael Jackson Custody Battle a ‘Dire Wakeup Call’ for Unprepared Parents
California estate planning attorney Rodney J. (“Rod”) Hatley is urging parents across the state to re-evaluate the status of their estate plans should they suddenly die or find themselves unable to care for their kids. Hatley says free Web sites, such as sdkidsprotectionplan.com, make it possible to do this even if parents can’t afford a lawyer. - July 21, 2009 - Hatley Law Group
Insights with Host Hugh Downs Produces Program on Heart Health
Stories on Heart Health for Consumer and Expert Learning - July 21, 2009 - InsightsSeries
Insights with Host Hugh Downs Produces Program on Heart Surgery
Stories on Heart Surgery to Educate Consumers and Experts. - July 21, 2009 - InsightsSeries
The Larae Agency is Hosting CNN's Black In America 2 Viewing Party
The Blackwood Pizza Bar will be venue host for the official launch party of The Larae Agency and the special viewing party of CNN’s “Black In America 2: The Solution.” This event will serve as celebrating The Larae Agency who is an example a group of African Americans that are doing their part in enriching America in their own unique way. - July 21, 2009 - The Larae agency
Lisa Batcheller, VP of Marketing and Co-Founder of Stay at Home Interviews on “Coping with Caregiving” Radio Program July 18 at 3:30 p.m. PT, 6:30 p.m. EST
“There has never been a more rewarding experience than caring for family members. However, today, 75% of family caregivers of seniors also have children at home. Many of these family caregivers either work full- or part-time,” explains Batcheller. “With the instability of our... - July 18, 2009 - Stay at Home
Flats Belly Wraps™ Launches as the Only Medical-Grade Post-Pregnancy Compression Garment Manufacturer
New Moms can now realize a flat belly soon after birth with medical grade compression garments by Flats™ - July 18, 2009 - Flats Belly Wraps, LLC
Calling All Women in Leadership: Are You Ready to Lead?
Second annual women leadership conference in Detroit: "A Time of Transition" - July 18, 2009 - Mother Adell Dickinson
SmoothnSilky Heals Cracked Heels and Feet in Africa
SmoothnSilky, the dry skin cream at www.DrySkinMiracle.com, was sent to Senegal, Africa as part of a medical mission trip, and given to many of the women who suffer from dry feet and cracked heels. Since shoes are often a luxury in that area, dry feet, calluses, and rough cracked heels are a... - July 17, 2009 - Redu, Inc.
Hauteline.com Announces a Coolchange Sarong Promotion with 20% Off This Great Summer and Beach Item and the Sexy 17 Ways to Wear It
Hauteline.com, this summer's new, stylish, creative and fun interactive shopping site by IvanaJulian, LLC presents another unique promotion with Coolchange Sarongs, the beautifully crafted and designed sarongs enjoyed by celebrities and girls and women of all ages. Hauteline launched their national... - July 15, 2009 - IvanaJuliana, LLC
EmpowHer Institute Announces Executive Appointments
Betty LaMarr, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of EmpowHer Institute announced the appointments of Claudia Johnson and Dr. Reri MacLean to the positions of President and Board Secretary, respectively. - July 13, 2009 - EmpowHer Institute
Bestselling Author John Lee Opens Private Practice in Asheville, NC
Bestselling author, John Lee, announces that after 23 years of lecturing, providing workshops, seminars and clinical trainings in 40-50 cities a year both nationally and internationally he is opening a private practice in the beautiful mountain city of Asheville, NC beginning September 1,... - July 08, 2009 - John Lee Books and Seminars
Custom Wedding Postage Stamps Now Available for Summer Wedding Season
Amazing floral photographs and designs lead the way to the summer wedding postage stamps line recently unveiled by ArtisticPostage.com. Exploring beyond the many types of flower stamps available, summer brides have an array of summer wedding choices from which to choose for their special invitations. - July 03, 2009 - ArtisticPostage.com
High-Quality Portable Restroom Franchise ElizaJ Flushes Away Economic Worries with Recession-Proof Business
Almost everyone has experienced the dirty, foul-smelling portable restrooms at an outdoor event or the long lines and rushed, cramped inside quarters of the portable trailers which come at a hefty price tag for the event’s organizers. Enter Eliza Kendall, founder and president of ElizaJ®,... - July 01, 2009 - Eliza J
ATHENA Academy(TM) Opens in Atlanta Georgia - New Instructors Welcome
ATHENA Academy welcomes its newest instructor Rainey Shane. Founder and Director, Denida Zinxhiria says "Having an instructor of her caliber is really fantastic, I look forward to her success in her region." ATHENA Academy is an all female security training organization that teaches women of all ages to protect themselves and loved ones. They have territories open in many areas for other women to join their program as instructors. Female bodyguard training is also available. - June 27, 2009 - Athena Academy & Athena Worldwide LLC
New GLBT Children's Book “Oh The Things Mommies Do! What Could Be Better Than Having Two? Now Available on Amazon.com
The new GLBT children's book, “Oh The Things Mommies Do! What Could Be Better Than Having Two?” is now on sale. The playful and bouncy celebration of Lesbian Mothers is already receiving rave reviews among same-sex parents and local media- the book is sure to become an instant classic in the GLTB community. - June 26, 2009 - Oh The Things Mommies Do!
Well-Known Chicago Medical Spa Offers Latest Anti-Aging Procedure with Proven Results
New to the anti-aging industry and medical clinics in the U.S., is Dysport ®, an injectable that improves and smooth away fine lines and wrinkles. Dysport ® will be added to the NuU menu of services late-August 2009. Dysport ® also known as Reloxin, has been widely used in Europe for... - June 25, 2009 - NuU Unlimited