"Bringing on the Blues", the Women's Resource Center of Manatee 2012 fundraiser, will be held on Friday, November 30th, 2012 at 7:00 pm - kicking off the 1st Annual Bradenton Blues Festival.
Bradenton, FL, October 22, 2012 (Straight Line PR) -- The Women's Resource Center of Manatee will be holding its 2012 fundraiser on Friday, November 30th. The benefit concert and food event, "Bringing on the Blues", will formally kick off the 1st Annual Bradenton Blues Festival.
The evening-long event will be held in the historic and atmospheric "Brickyard" - behind the O'Bricks Irish Pub on Old Main Street in Downtown Bradenton. This fun, fabulous event will feature national recording artist and Bradenton Blues Festival participant, Dave "Biscuit" Miller.
Tickets for this fundraiser, benefiting the Women's Resource Center of Manatee ( http://www.wrcmanatee.org/ ), are $125 per person, including live entertainment, great food and a premium open bar.
Community development organization Realize Bradenton is excited that other events are blossoming around the Bradenton Blues Festival. Johnette Isham, Executive Director of Realize Bradenton said, "We are pleased to join with the Manatee Women's Resource Center in celebrating live blues music in downtown Bradenton."
Realize Bradenton ( http://www.realizebradenton.com/ ) believes that when non-profit organizations work together, great things happen.
All proceeds from "Bringing on the Blues" will benefit the Women's Resource Center of Manatee. The WRC serves over 4,000 women a year, and their mission is to provide programs and services to give women the tools they need to live their lives successfully.
"Bringing on the Blues", the 2012 fundraiser for the Women's Resource Center of Manatee will take place on Friday, November 30th, 2012 at 7:00 PM. Tickets for the benefit performance are $125 per person. For ticket sales, please visit the Women's Resource Center website at http://www.wrcmanatee.org
"Empower a Woman, Change a Life, Strengthen a Community"
Please contact Ashley Brown at 941-747-6797 for information on sponsorship opportunities for "Bringing on the Blues" and other events to support the Manatee Women's Resource Center.
About the Women's Resource Center:
The Women's Resource Center is the best place in Manatee County for women to discover their strengths, build their confidence and find their path to success. WRC is often the first stop or call people make when they are facing a new challenge, dealing with transition, feeling overwhelmed, or just needing information. The WRC provides women with a 'roadmap' so they can help themselves overcome current obstacles and move toward a more optimistic future. Each year, the WRC provides over 4,000 hours of programming; provides more than 2,000 referrals to dozens of local resources and has one on one conversations with over 1,500 women who walk in their doors looking for help. To learn more, visit the WRC web site at http://www.wrcmanatee.org
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Veritas Prep and Application Boot Camp® Offer Dos and Don'ts to Help Students Set Themselves Apart and Maximize Their College Applications
Malibu, California, October 24, 2012 - With college admissions season in full swing, students nationwide are beginning to prepare their applications. While many of the academic elements like GPA, class rank and SAT score are set, one part of the application that students still exercise control over are the essays. To help students write competitive essays that will help get them noticed by admissions officers, Veritas Prep, the largest global provider of test prep and admissions consulting services, teamed up with Application Boot Camp®, America’s top college consulting firm, to offer ten tips students should follow as they draft their college application essays:
1) DO think of your essays as a collection – use each to explore a different layer of who you are and how you would enhance the student body.
2) DON’T discuss politics or religion, unless you’re coming from an academic perspective – the essays are not the place to take a stand on a personal issue.
3) DO show, DON’T tell – think hard before you overuse adjectives and adverbs; clearly communicate your strengths without using extraneous language.
4) DON’T focus on what you want to do, but rather on what you have already done – how have you gone above and beyond? What is your scholarly niche?
5) DO use an opening hook – start your college essay with something that will capture the admission officer’s attention and show why you stand out.
6) DON’T be a generalist, be a specialist – colleges and universities aren’t looking for well rounded students, they are looking for a well rounded student body. Show them where you stand out and how you complement the mix they are going for.
7) DO use details – unsubstantiated statements are quickly dismissed, so be sure to use supporting details to illustrate and elaborate on what you are saying.
8) DON’T use “SAT words” – admissions officers are unimpressed by those trying to show off their vocabulary, they much prefer clear, concise essays.
9) DO write “Why Paragraphs” – while they are not required, they are an excellent opportunity to show what you’ll bring and why you belong at a given school.
10) DON’T use clichés – clichés are the quickest way to come across as inauthentic and unexceptional.
“Each year admission at the top colleges and universities becomes more and more competitive and students need to maximize their applications to highlight the qualities and characteristics that admissions officers are looking for,” said Dr. Michele Hernández, former assistant director of admissions at Dartmouth College and one of the nation’s most sought after private admissions counselors. “Essays are the best way to become a 3D applicant, adding another dimension to what otherwise would be a profile made up of grades, activities and test scores, which are only part of the story. In their essays, students have an opportunity to jump off the page and showcase who they are as an applicant and a person.”
Nearly a decade ago, Dr. Hernández and award winning author and parenting expert Mimi Doe co-founded Application Boot Camp®, a four-day workshop that provides students with step-by-step advice on their college applications. Recently they partnered with Veritas Prep to launch Application Boot Camp® On Demand, which captures the same guidance and advice from the $14,000 in-person workshop and makes it available as an interactive, online program for only $750.
In addition to twelve self-paced sessions led by Dr. Hernández and Ms. Doe, the program features a library of quizzes and interactive exercises. To learn more about Application Boot Camp® On Demand and Veritas Prep, visit http://www.veritasprep.com/sat/college-application-boot-camp/.
About Veritas Prep
Veritas Prep is the world’s largest provider of test prep and admissions consulting services. It offers industry-leading programs to help applicants improve standardized test scores and gain admission to the world’s most selective universities. Founded in 2002 by graduates of the Yale School of Management, Veritas Prep offers its live classroom GMAT prep course in more than 90 cities worldwide and as an interactive online course available to students everywhere. Its Veritas Prep SAT 2400 course is available as a classroom course, live online, on demand or in private tutoring sessions and features the only zero risk, money back guarantee in the industry. In addition, Veritas Prep offers admissions consulting services for applicants seeking entry into competitive business schools, law schools, medical schools and other graduate programs. For more information, visit veritasprep.com.
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London Self Defense, SAFE International Announces Latest Women’s Party Craze, London Women’s Self Defense Parties
London, ON, October 24, 2012 - (Straight Line PR) - London Self Defense, SAFE International Announces Latest Women’s Party Craze, London Women’s Self Defense Parties
SAFE International ™ is the leading provider of mobile women’s self defense training in Ontario. SAFE International has taught more than 150,000 women since 1994. SAFE International is announcing the latest party craze, London Women’s Self Defense Parties. SAFE International teaches how to address all aspects of violence, from the ideal outcome of avoiding violence completely, to the last resort of having to defend yourself physically. Many companies skip the avoidance strategies, but if one is truly interested in avoiding violence, it is critical to discuss. The questions that most women have about their own personal safety include:
* How can I avoid becoming a potential victim?
* What would I do if I was attacked on an elevator?
* How would I handle someone who approached me in an underground parking lot?
* Should I carry my purse over one shoulder or crossways?
* What should I say to a potential attacker to possibly stop him from attacking me?
* If I was home and I heard someone break into the house, where should I go, what should I do?
A SAFE International Women’s Self Defense Party addresses all those questions, plus many more.
One of the reasons that SAFE International enjoys teaching women’s self defense London, is how receptive women are to the concepts that the SAFE International instructors provide. SAFE International teaches self defense concepts, rather than techniques. This allows women to learn in a much shorter time. Women’s self defense can be learned in hours, not weeks or years. SAFE International is one of the few self defense companies who make humour an important part of the learning process. This allows everyone to feel relaxed and comfortable to share personal stories and ask questions. SAFE instructors cover the most common distraction techniques an attacker will use to gain an advantage. At a SAFE International London Self Defense Party they do not teach martial arts/karate, but rather, practical, effective, and memorable concepts over 4 hours.
Youtube Video - http://www.youtube.com/embed/wBdWr_kAUXE
Self Defense Parties, the Latest Party Craze
Invite up to 10 of your friends for a few hours of fun, education and potentially life- saving instruction. Plan a meal, bbq, snacks, maybe some dessert! Be prepared for a unique London Women’s Self Defense experience!
To contact SAFE International and Chris Roberts to schedule your Women’s Self Defense party, you can visit their main site at www.safeinternational.biz. You can also reach Chris Roberts toll free at 1-800-465-5972 or by email at chrisroberts@safeinternational.biz
Contact:
Chris Roberts
SAFE International™
15535 Cooper Rd.
Lunenburg, ON
Canada K0C 1R0
1 800 465-5972
chrisroberts@safeinternational.biz
http://www.safeinternational.biz
Kingston Self Defense, SAFE International Announces Latest Women’s Party Craze, Kingston Women’s Self Defense Parties
Kingston, ON, October 22, 2012 - (Straight Line PR) - Kingston Self Defense, SAFE International Announces Latest Women’s Party Craze, Kingston Women’s Self Defense Parties
SAFE International ™ is the leading provider of mobile women’s self defense training in Ontario. SAFE International has taught more than 150,000 women since 1994. SAFE International is announcing the latest party craze, Kingston Women’s Self Defense Parties. SAFE International teaches how to address all aspects of violence, from the ideal outcome of avoiding violence completely, to the last resort of having to defend yourself physically. Many companies skip the avoidance strategies, but if one is truly interested in avoiding violence, it is critical to discuss. The questions that most women have about their own personal safety include:
* How can I avoid becoming a potential victim?
* What would I do if I was attacked on an elevator?
* How would I handle someone who approached me in an underground parking lot?
* Should I carry my purse over one shoulder or crossways?
* What should I say to a potential attacker to possibly stop him from attacking me?
* If I was home and I heard someone break into the house, where should I go, what should I do?
A SAFE International Women’s Self Defense Party addresses all those questions, plus many more.
One of the reasons that SAFE International enjoys teaching women’s self defense Kingston, is how receptive women are to the concepts that the SAFE International instructors provide. SAFE International teaches self defense concepts, rather than techniques. This allows women to learn in a much shorter time. Women’s self defense can be learned in hours, not weeks or years. SAFE International is one of the few self defense companies who make humour an important part of the learning process. This allows everyone to feel relaxed and comfortable to share personal stories and ask questions. SAFE instructors cover the most common distraction techniques an attacker will use to gain an advantage. At a SAFE International Kingston Self Defense Party they do not teach martial arts/karate, but rather, practical, effective, and memorable concepts over 4 hours.
Youtube Video - http://www.youtube.com/embed/wBdWr_kAUXE
Self Defense Parties, the Latest Party Craze
Invite up to 10 of your friends for a few hours of fun, education and potentially life- saving instruction. Plan a meal, bbq, snacks, maybe some dessert! Be prepared for a unique Kingston Women’s Self Defense experience!
To contact SAFE International and Chris Roberts to schedule your Women’s Self Defense party, you can visit their main site at www.safeinternational.biz. You can also reach Chris Roberts toll free at 1-800-465-5972 or by email at chrisroberts@safeinternational.biz
Contact:
Chris Roberts
SAFE International™
15535 Cooper Rd.
Lunenburg, ON
Canada K0C 1R0
1 800 465-5972
chrisroberts@safeinternational.biz
http://www.safeinternational.biz
Tickets for this fundraiser, benefiting the Women's Resource Center of Manatee ( http://www.wrcmanatee.org/ ), are $125 per person, including live entertainment, great food and a premium open bar.
