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Lives are in the Balance in the Fight against Pandemic Diseases

September 20, 2010
By Jane Thomson
Lives are in the Balance in the Fight against Pandemic Diseases

A milestone in the fight against pandemic diseases in this case AIDS is fast approaching. This milestone is of course the upcoming summit where world leaders will decide to continue to fund HIV/AIDS to the extent of full eradication or making the economic decision to delay or even curtail future spending. France has apparently...
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Fashion trends for autumn of 2010

September 8, 2010
By Jane Thomson
Fashion trends for autumn of 2010

– The hot new fashion trend appearing this fall is minimalism. With this look it is effortless, clean and classic. In this case less is more. The key is to use simplistic pieces in demure colors to give an air of self-confidence and low maintenance. Although some may see this new style as “plain Jane”...
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Lapland festivals and celebrations

August 29, 2010
By Jane Thomson
Lapland festivals and celebrations

– Lapland  a strange place not many have heard of; celebrates many festivals throughout the winter and summer months. The folklore festival, for example, held in the summer months, especially when the midnight sun is at its best and Lapland basks in 24 hour daylight.  There are many things to enjoy at this event, with...
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One-of-a-kind autographed Sheryl Crow memorabilia

August 24, 2010
By Jane Thomson
One-of-a-kind autographed Sheryl Crow memorabilia

– 9-time Grammy award winner Sheryl Crow has influenced the world of music for decades, blending diverse genres of music such as rock, folk, country and pop. She has taken the music industry by storm selling 16 million albums in the United States alone and proved to be a force around the world as...
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Fashion Expert Says – No More Ugly

August 20, 2010
By Jane Thomson
Fashion Expert Says – No More Ugly

– Dallas, Texas – September. 1, 2010 – No More Ugly, an environmentally conscious clothing has announced the hiring of Lauren Mead as its new President of  Marketing. Lauren  joined the Dallas, Texas office to lead the marketing team toward continued growth for No More Ugly clients. In her nine years of marketing experience,...
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The Great American Shoe Drive Gives Shoes to Hillsides Children

August 20, 2010
By Jane Thomson
The Great American Shoe Drive Gives Shoes to Hillsides Children

– (Pasadena, CA)-Children living at Hillsides, a foster care children’s charity, were the recipients of new shoes donated by The Great American Shoe Drive. Partnering with Footwear News, Sole4Souls created the Great American Shoe Drive with the goal of distributing thousands of pairs of shoes to vulnerable men, women and children in more than...
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Taking Flight: with wildlife and nature

August 11, 2010
By Jane Thomson
Taking Flight: with wildlife and nature

– Wild at heART artist’s Marilu Tousignaut and Linda Harrison-Parsons will exhibit new works at the Blossom and Basket Boutique on Main Steet in downtown Mount Airy, MD. “Taking Flight” will feature wildllife, nature and focus on works of arts inspired by birds. Eagles, herons, loons, in fligh, nesting, feathers and eggs will be...
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