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An article in the December issue of The Human Fertility Journal reports on a first-ever large-scale survey of women choosing to be single moms. The majority of participants (59%) had completed a postgraduate degree; 29% had an undergraduate degree.

The Infinite Investor announced that November 17, 2009 is the official launch date for their highly anticipated website redesign (www.infiniteinvestor.com).

Military families will receive donations from subscribers to new secure online family protection technology.

The Greater Washington DC Family Business Alliance (“The Alliance”), announced today that Jacqueline M. Thompson, CPA, and Geoffrey D. Brown, CPA, both Principals with Bond Beebe, have joined the recently formed Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the FFI.

The Greater Washington DC Family Business Alliance, announced today that Jacqueline M. Thompson, CPA, has received professional certification as a Family Business Advisor from the Family Firm Institute.

“Uninsured Get Cured” offers information that YOU MUST KNOW NOW if you are Uninsured. Real life experiences and resources from someone who has been through it. Here is critical, inexpensive information that took me a year to learn, the hard way.

NOKR is asking anyone that may have a missing, evacuated or potentially injured family member due to the fire situation in California to register this person with the National Next of Kin Registry(NOKR). Register at: www.nokr.org

The Greater Washington D.C. Family Business Alliance (“The Alliance”), the go to resource for family businesses located in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Northern Virginia, announced today that it has launched its own LinkedIN Group.

Shoppers Have Chance to Earn Up to Double Cash Back at Major Retailers

KSG Strategic Consulting President, Kesi Stribling, has issued a challenge to other Technoholics: Pick Up the Phone and abandon communication by texts, emails, and Tweets on August 27, 2009.

Hospital Returns as Presenting Sponsor of Breast Health Awareness Game on August 30, 2009

The Yes Child: A Simple Guide for Raising Great Kids is released by authors Marcy Kayser Frantz and Rodgers Frantz. Whether your child is just learning to walk or she is getting her driver’s license, parenting is always an adventure.

Summerset day camps are open. There are new, exciting programs with the same outstanding teachers including swimming, sports leagues, art, science, magic, yoga and more. We encourage friends, classmates, and family to register together!

After a breakup, most people are emotionally unstable and it leads to doing things that only make the situation worse. What I mean by that is they usually want to immediately contact there ex and try to win there heart back.

As Mother’s Day approaches, the Holy Family Hospital of Bethlehem Foundation suggests families, churches and schools host baby showers for the expectant mothers in the Holy Land. Holy Family Hospital is the only maternity hospital in the West Bank.

Women offenders have higher rates of mental health problems, drug addiction and histories of sexual abuse. New radio program discusses these issues at DC Public Safety radio, television, blog and transcripts.

The Mrs. District of Columbia Pageant is now accepting applications for the 2009 Pageant. Married women 18 years of age and older who live or work in the District of Columbia are eligible to enter. For pageant details visit www.MrsDCAmerica.com

Washington, D.C.’s historic Dumbarton House will host a discovery of 200 years of evolving manners on six Sunday afternoons (March 29-May 17, 2009) as boys and girls aged 10-12 gather to review what is still important for any well-mannered youth.

Despite best evidence, health care providers continue to perform routine procedures during labor and birth that often are unnecessary and can have harmful results for mothers and babies.

Children from coast-to-coast are blanketing the nation with Dream Stars for the inauguration. They’re sharing their dreams for America with Obama, and encouraging him to "remember his promises" and "do his best."

The National Association of Colored Women's Clubs,Inc is the oldest black women's organization in America founded in 1896. Noted civil right's activist Mrs. Mary H. Terrell served as the 1st National President

The Legacy Project’s national Web of Dreams enables children and teens to send their advice and dreams for America to Barack Obama. There’s also a free activity kit for schools and families for the historic inauguration on January 20.

It’s smart art for cool kids AND benefits children with Juvenile Diabetes!

Longtime educator and public health advocate Erik A. Cliette to serve as Jack and Jill of America Foundation 's next President of the Board of Trustees.

Washington, D.C. The Scottish Rite of Freemasonry (1733 16th Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20009) will hold a public event Nov. 1st from 10a.m. to 1p.m. to launch The Masonic Geocaching Society, a group of Masons dedicated to the sport of geocaching.

Research shows a close relationship between children and grandparents is important to both generations. What can families do to bring the generations closer? The Legacy Project offers free online activities and tips.

The Order of the Midnight Rose is a fast-paced historical Christian and Islamic epic that explores the origins of modern day religious conflict in a suspenseful story of forbidden love. The new trade paperback now available.

According to the (NCMA) an astounding 2,300 Americans are reported missing every day, including both adults and children.

NOKR Communications Resource is Vital in Assisting the Injured, Connecting Loved Ones

This free weekly e-mail, entitled Lamaze...Building Confidence Week by Week, features information, tips and inspirational stories to help guide women and families.