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15th August 2008
It all makes sense now. According to the Superhero Personality Test, if I were a Superhero, I would be Spiderman.
Well, I am sort of a web designer, so maybe there is something to this…
Here are my results:
You are Spider-Man
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You are intelligent, witty, a bit geeky and have great power and responsibility.
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31st July 2008
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16th July 2008
Medical Skin Therapeutics located at 4801 Dorsey Hall Drive, Suite 203 is the latest local business to place it’s printable local coupons at www.couponslocal.net
“Our Physicians and Nurse Esthetician are committed to providing individualized scientific skin care of the highest quality.” says Paulina Collins, R.N.
Paulina is a licensed esthetician and the founding Director of Medical Skin Therapeutics, where she has been able to implement her ideas of integrated health, wellness, and prevention along with an elegant fusion of medical skin care with esthetic skin care.
Medical Skin Therapeutics first local coupon offering is a good one…
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14th July 2008
| A leading business resource website is providing new business owners with a complimentary handy reference guide of 101 FREE tools addressing tomorrow’s technology needs today | ||||
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PRLog (Press Release) – Mar 26, 2008 – Columbia, MD (Fake It Until You Make It.com) – Leading business resource website Fake It Until You Make It (http://www.fakeituntilyoumakeit.com) is providing new small business owners with a complimentary Special Report:101 FREE Tools To Grow Your Business.
Fake It Until You Make It President Tonya R. Taylor says unless an entrepreneur has access to the proper technological resources, their company will quickly find itself lagging behind the competition. Technology is an unavoidable cost of doing business however there are a lot of FREE tools available.
“Before making a technology purchase, growing companies must consider the return on investment”, she says. “Unfortunately, some benefits might not be tangible or cash may not be available to justify a purchase”.
Entrepreneurs and small business owners are constantly working harder instead of smarter because they are unaware of technology tools that are available. Since, they don’t risk a cent, now is the time to take advantage of FREE tools.
“Entrepreneurs and small business owners need to master the ability to act big on a small budget”, Taylor stressed. “Using FREE tools to grow your business gives small business owner the power to “Fake It Until You Make It!”
About Fake It Until You Make It.Com
Fake It Until You Make It.com publishes a FREE weekly e-newsletter “Fake It Friday” (http://www.fakeitfriday.com) for new small business owners who want insider secrets that provide the power to Fake It Until You Make It. To find out about business starter websites, technology tips, branding your business and building a virtual team, visit http://www.fakeituntilyoumakeit.com.
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9th July 2008
Columbia, MD (Vocus/PRWEB ) July 8, 2008 — Community Mediation Maryland (CMM) awarded local mediator, Patricia Ritchie, the Community Mediation Volunteer of the Year Award for the Mediation and Conflict Resolution Center at Howard Community College.
“Patricia Ritchie is one of the most versatile mediators at the Mediation and Conflict Resolution Center.” Kathy Rockefeller, Director, Mediation and Conflict Resolution Center at Howard Community College, goes on to say, “Patricia is one of those rare volunteers on whom non-profit organizations, like ours, can count on to get the job done and always represent the organization in a professional manner. In addition to her mediation work, Patricia conducts workshops in schools, the community, and at the college, where her lively and engaging style have won her glowing praise from participants.”
Patricia Ritchie is the co-founder and CEO of Peace by Peace, LLC. With partner, Lindsay Kreisher, their organization strives to further create, nurture and strengthen relationships within the community. By working with businesses, the Howard County Education System, and local residents, Peace by Peace established itself as the leading conflict resolution provider in Howard County.
“At Peace by Peace, LLC, we assist a wide array of people involved in conflict. We specialize in aiding corporate organizations to foster healthy relationships within companies.” Lindsay Kreisher, President of Peace by Peace, continues, “We work within the educational system to give troubled youth alternative conflict resolution techniques. We work with families dealing with divorce and custody issues as alternatives to costly court battles. We also provide workshops for mediators-in-training.”
About Peace by Peace, LLC
Peace by Peace specializes in mediation and conflict resolution services. With over eight years conflict resolution expertise, Peace by Peace focuses primarily on family, corporate and educational cases. For more information about Peace by Peace, please contact Chad S. Ritchie, pr@peacebypeacemediation.com 1-(888)-801-3151 or visit http://www.peacebypeacemediation.com/pr/
About Community Mediation Maryland
Community Mediation Maryland Centers are located throughout the State of Maryland. All provide mediation services at the community level. For more information call 888-826-2262.
About MCRC
The Mediation and Conflict Resolution Center (MCRC) at Howard Community College promotes peaceful resolution of conflicts by providing mediation and conflict resolution education and training to the Howard County community. For more information email: mcrc@howardcc.edu
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2nd July 2008
Merkle, one of the nation’s largest and fastest growing database marketing agencies, named Ron Park as the winner of its 2008 Chairman’s Award, Merkle’s highest level of employee recognition.
Columbia, MD (Vocus/PRWEB ) July 2, 2008 — Merkle, one of the nation’s largest and fastest growing database marketing agencies, named Ron Park as the winner of its 2008 Chairman’s Award, Merkle’s highest level of employee recognition. Park is the ninth recipient of the annual award, which showcases one employee who has made the greatest impact on Merkle’s success and growth throughout the year. In acknowledgement of his efforts and accomplishments, Park received a two-year lease on a new 2008 BMW X5 SUV.
Park, who was recently promoted to vice president of Merkle’s Quantitative Solutions Group, received the award for his outstanding management and leadership efforts for some of the company’s top commercial accounts including Dell, Nike and Regions Bank. A resident of Gaithersburg, Maryland, Park has been with Merkle since 2003. In addition, Park has received a promotion every year while with the company, and has won many esteemed Merkle and industry awards, such as Merkle’s Outstanding Achievement Award and Cultural Impact Award and NCDM Platinum and Gold awards for his team’s work with Dell.
David Williams, President and CEO of Merkle, said, “Providing an incentive such as the Chairman’s Award gives Merkle the opportunity to highlight employees who make a significant contribution to the success of the company. This year, we selected Ron Park because of his overwhelming desire to learn, his enthusiasm in serving Merkle’s clients, and overall leadership and expertise in database marketing.”
Ron Park said, “Having been nominated twice before, I was surprised to win this year’s Chairman’s Award. I’m honored that Merkle’s executive team chose me, and I look forward to achieving even better results for the company in the future. Receiving a new BMW is a great, unexpected reward for my work this past year.”
About Merkle
Merkle is one of the nation’s largest and fastest growing providers of data-driven marketing solutions that enable organizations to maximize the results from their marketing investment. Merkle provides strategic consulting, database services, content solutions, analytical services, interactive and creative services, and production services to Fortune 1000 companies and leading nonprofit organizations. With more than 1,100 employees, the privately held corporation is headquartered near Baltimore in Columbia, Maryland with additional locations in Boston, Chicago, Denver, Philadelphia, Seattle and Hagerstown, Maryland. For more information, contact Merkle at 1-877-9-MERKLE or visit www.merkleinc.com.
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2nd July 2008
Attention Columbia Residents…
Eaten at any good restaurants lately?
Then tell everyone about it by becoming a Columbia Resident Blogger Author and creating a post about it! It’s fast, easy and fun… and you don’t have to be a professional writer to contribute. Post as often or as little as you like. Find out more
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27th June 2008
Attention Columbia Residents…
I know someone out there has a Columbia related story that just doesn’t quite fit into any of the neat categories we have set up.
Tell everyone about it in the “Everything Else” category by becoming a Columbia Resident Blogger Author and creating a post about it! It’s fast, easy and fun… and you don’t have to be a professional writer to contribute. Post as often or as little as you like. Find out more
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16th June 2008
Attention Columbia Residents…
Are you a fan of a local sports team? Whether it be little league, bowling league or major league… we want to hear about it!
Be a local sports reporter by becoming an Columbia Resident Blogger Author and creating a post about your favorite local team! It’s fast, easy and fun… and you don’t have to be a professional writer to contribute. Post as often or as little as you like. Find out more
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13th June 2008
WinterFest Quilt & Craft Show - has added a Bead Show with featured beading artist Paulette Baron to its annual WinterFest Quilt & Craft celebration at the Hilton Columbia in Columbia Maryland on November 8, 2008,
PRLog (Press Release) – Jun 12, 2008 – WinterFest Quilt & Craft Show - Promoted by Locust Quilt and Craft had added for the first time a Bead Show with featured beading artist Paulette Baron to its annual WinterFest Quilt & Craft celebration at the Hilton Columbia in Columbia Maryland on November 8, 2008,
To celebrate this addition, WinterFest announces celebrity beading artist Paulette Baron as its featured beading artist. Paulette Baron has been beading since 1994. In addition to teaching around her home base, Paulette has also teaches at the Bead and Button Show, Bead Expo, and at Bead Fest.
“We are overwhelmed and humbled that Paulette Baron is celebrating with us by bringing her talent and creativity to the show” explains Debra Wiggins, Chairperson of Locust Quilt and Craft. “Paulette’
Paulette’s work is featured in Diane Fitzgerald’s book, “Beading with the Brick Stitch.” Her Pinwheel Garden necklace won 2nd place in the 2005 Bead Dreams exhibit and appeared in the 2006-2007 Dairy Barn International Bead traveling exhibit. This necklace will also appear on the title page of Margie Deeb’s new book, “The Beader’s Color Palette: 20 Creative Projects and 220 Inspired Combinations for Beaded and Gemstone Jewelry” to be published in the summer of 2008.
WinterFest Quilt & Craft Show will prove to be a very fun and exciting event for all who love beads and jewelry. You can expect to find at the show a countless beads, jewelry findings, books, and much more. If anyone wants to become a part of beading or at least give it a try WinterFest offers classes in at all levels of bead and wire wrapping. This is a great time for students to take classes and upgrade their jewelry design skills. Locust Quilt and Craft continues to add classes as teaching artists come forward. For current classes being offered please visit the show website at www.LocustQuiltandCraft.com
Official ‘WinterFest’
WinterFest is a community event and a portion of WinterFest’s proceeds benefits the Howard County Cold Weather Shelter.
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