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MS Run the US Puts Out Call to Endurance Athletes: Calling Rochester Runners

From The Editor's Desk: If you're a runner and you love to run for both your health and a cause, consider this! 

Only 10 Coveted Spots Available in Distance-Running Relay Adventure to Benefit Multiple Sclerosis

The estimated 70,000 individuals who are distance runners or athletes involved with the MS cause, are invited to take part in an upcoming adventure relay race. The MS Run the US 2013 Relay, which is slated for April 16th through September 6th and will be divided into 22 segments, is currently seeking 10 Running Partners to take part in each leg of this coast-to-coast run. Each segment covers approximately 140 miles of running over the course of six days. All proceeds raised will support MS research. The never-before-done aspect of the relay will also raise awareness of multiple sclerosis.

Valpak® Searches for North America’s Favorite Small Business

From The Editor's Desk. This came to us recently and we wanted to share it with the entrepreneurs that read our posts. 

Valpak, a leader in print and digital coupons, is searching for North America’s favorite small business to win its Dough to Grow Award, a contest for small businesses across North America. The winning small business will receive a grand prize of $10,000 from Valpak - and will become the titleholder of the 2012 Dough to Grow Award.

Businesses may be nominated at DoughtoGrowAward.com from October 1 through November 30, 2012. During that time, nominees must receive at least 100 votes to win. Business owners and entrepreneurs are encouraged to get friends, family and supporters to vote for them. Anyone can cast votes for their favorite nominees.

Twitter Feeds Business Women Should Be Following

From The Editor's Desk: This came across our desks and we just had to share. If you're a woman in business, these influential women who tweet should be on your to-be-followed list. 

Twitter is a great place to get connected with influential people all over the world, but it’s especially useful for women in business. We can’t think of anywhere else you can connect with influential women, businesses, groups, and stay on top of the latest news, all in one place. This is all great of course, but where do you start? We’ve got a game plan all mapped out for you, highlighting Twitter feeds from influential women, news, groups, and resources that are essential for any woman serious about business on Twitter. Read the rest here.

Who are your favorites on Twitter? We'd love to hear! 

Women's History Month: 5 Automotive Trailblazers

From the Editor's Desk: This came across our desks and we just had to pass it along. Enjoy! 

March is Women’s History Month and what better way for a car insurance company to celebrate than by honoring some significant women in automotive history? Esurance did a little digging and revealed the following list of automotive pioneers:

• Next time you flick on your wipers, thank Mary Anderson, who was granted a patent for the windshield wiper in 1903
• Alice Huyler is the first woman inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame
• Silent film star Florence Lawrence invented  turn signals and brake lights
• On New Year’s Day 1915, Wilma K. Russey became the first female New York City taxi driver 
• In 1943, Helene Rother became the first female automotive designer. A French jewelry designer, she was hired by General Motors to fashion elegant interior designs.

Considering that at the dawn of the automobile era, women didn’t have the right to vote and were often deemed fragile and timid — certainly not capable of running (or repairing) heavy machinery — we really have come a long way, baby. Read more about these game-changers on the Esurance blog.  

 

 

Women You Should Know: Spotlight On Ordinary Women Doing Extraordinary Things

From the Editor's Desk. This came across our desks and we simply had to share! Check out their website for more information on the co-founders. 

Women You Should Know a website founded by entrepreneurial mavens Jen Jones and Cynthia Hornig in September 2011, delivers an original and refreshing look at the many exceptional, everyday women all around us who have outperformed, innovated, discovered, defied and soared. The site, fast gaining momentum, is designed for and about dynamic women, covering their drive and passion, their interesting stories and professional talents, what they care about, what they consume and how they live.

“Over the course of our careers and lives, we continue to meet women who inspire us or who we find truly interesting. They are accomplished, building their own self-made futures, reinventing themselves or just doing really cool things. But, these women don’t get the attention they deserve because their stories don’t necessarily have the glitz and glamour that make for a splashy news item or headline. With Women You Should Know, we set out to create a community where these anything-but-average women’s stories could be told and heard,” explains Jen Jones, Co-Founder and Managing Editor.

Valentine's Fun For You!

From the Editor's Desk:

This came across our virtual desks from Jason (Frugal Dad), a site created for the average family to find     financial resources with a conservative slant. By “conservative slant” I’m not referring to politics, rather the “conservative” approach to personal finances.

We suggest you check this out! 

Enjoy!

Getting Engaged? 10 Do's and Dont's for December Proposals

From the Editor's Desk: 

Tis the season -- not just for holidays -- but engagements! December is the biggest month of the year for popping the question, according to The Wedding Report, and for good cause. There's nothing like the warmth and cheer of the holidays and time with family to encourage couples to make it official. Plus, it's good timing for those looking to become June brides.

Deidra and Michael Romero were engaged during the holiday season while on a "perfect" date. After Michael surprised Deidra with the proposal, friends jumped from the bushes to capture the moment in pictures that Deidra said she'll "cherish always." But that wasn't all. "After the proposal Michael had arranged a surprise engagement party," Deidra said. "All of our friends were there. We took lots of pictures and everyone gave their congratulations."

Join the Great Gift Card Exchange

From The Editor's Desk

Gift cards are the most frequently requested gift during the holiday season, yet not all cards are as highly prized as the giver might hope. In fact, an estimated $60 billion worth of gift cards go unredeemed each year.

Rather than toss Aunt Edna's thoughtful present into a dresser drawer, a recipient can bring it out into the fresh air for Gift Card Exchange Day. Scheduled for Dec. 26, this one-day online event (developed by the creators of Gift Card Granny) will help consumers exchange their unwanted gift card for cash, or for an Amazon gift card. The date was selected because cardholders typically receive the best rates from resellers who want to encourage sales and restock depleted inventories.

SHEKNOWS WINS 2011 Emmy Award!

From the Editor's Desk:

SheKnows.com, one of the fastest-growing online content and community global destinations for women and a division of Evolve Media Corp., is excited to announce their recent win of a 2011 regional, non-primetime EMMY Award at the 34th Annual Rocky Mountain Awards Ceremony in Phoenix, Arizona. SheKnows was presented the award for Director of Photography Short Form for Be-You-Tiful, an original web series created, produced, and directed by the SheKnows TV video production team.

The award-winning Be-You-Tiful episode, featuring simple hairstyle transformations and hair care tips, was sponsored by John Frieda® Hair Care and featured Harry Josh, celebrity hair stylist and International Creative Consultant for John Frieda.

For more than three decades, the Rocky Mountain Chapter of National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) has been dedicated to advancing the art and science of television and the promotion of creative leadership for artistic, educational and technical achievements within the television industry.

Toy Finalists Announced By The National Toy Hall of Fame

From the Editor's Desk: This came across our desk and we know you never truly outgrow your love of toys! 

Which toys will make it into the hallowed halls of the National Toy Hall of Fame this November? Will Hot Wheels race across the finish line? Can Rubik’s Cube crack the winning formula? Or, will “the Force” be with Star Wars Action Figures?

The National Toy Hall of Fame at The Strong^® in Rochester, New York, today announced the 12 final
nominees for induction into the hall: Dollhouse, Dungeons & Dragons, Hot Wheels, Jenga, Pogo Stick, Puppet, R/C Vehicles, Rubik’s Cube, Simon, Star Wars Action Figures, Transformers, and Twister. Only two of these 12 finalists will make it into the prestigious hall, joining such toy luminaries as Barbie, Mr. Potato Head, and The Game of Life.

Read the rest here.