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Miss A’s Andrea Rodgers Shares Holiday Gifts That Give Back

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Andrea Rodgers, Founder & Publisher of Miss A

Miss A’s Founder & Publisher, Andrea Rodgers was on TV in Washington, DC on Let’s Talk Live yesterday with some great holiday gift ideas that give back!

Items Andrea Showed on TV:

 

Andrea Rodgers

Vineyard Vines T-shirt – $35 – 30 percent [...]

Charitable And Stylish Holiday Gifts 2012: Charleston

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The holidays are coming up fast and trying to find something for everyone on your list can be daunting. Here at AskMissA we’re trying to make your job a little easier, while also helping you support local businesses.

Some of our top picks are below.

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Lily Charleston

A nice little [...]

Charitable And Stylish Holiday Gifts 2012: San Francisco

Amandine Cardigan by Curator

Holiday shopping is one of the hardest parts of the holiday season. We’re here to help make it easier while also providing ways to support local San Francisco business and items handmade right here.

Here are some ideas for all the people on your list.

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Yes To, Inc.

San Francisco [...]

Prepare For The Hurricane Sandy’s Frankenstorm With American Red Cross App For iPhone And Android

Red Cross Hurricane App iPhone

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With Hurricane Sandy approaching, people in hurricane-prone areas need easy and quick access to important safety information, and their families and friends across the country want to know that they’re safe. The Red Cross is encouraging people update their disaster plan, restock their emergency preparedness kit and to download the [...]

DropGifts Unites With charity: water

Donate to charity: water through DropGifts

DropGifts, a website that enables virtually sending and sharing giftcards with friends, is introducing a free way for users to spread the word about charity: water. DropGifts users can now log into their account and redeem a $1 donation made in their name, DropGifts will then donate $1 to charity: water. The company that [...]

Anti Defamation League In Concert Against Hate At The Kennedy Center

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Mr. Paul Frazer and Dr. Tina Alster

The Anti Defamation League will be holding its ADL in Concert Against Hate event at the Kennedy Center for the eighteenth consecutive year on Monday, October 15 with Dr. Tina Alster and Mr. Paul Frazer serving as the Patron chairs for this year’s event. The first [...]

Recap: Montblanc Young Directors Award At Salzburg Festival 2012

Winner Gisele Vienne with Ingrid Roosen-Trinks, Director Montblanc Cultural Foundation, Peter Kuemmel, Culture Critic, Jury, Norbert Platt, CEO Richemont, Helga Rabl-Stadler, President of Salzburg Festival, Sven-Eric Bechtolf, Director of Drama Salzburg Festival

The Montblanc Young Directors Project took place at the Salzburg Festival for the eleventh time this year. The jury consisted of Dr. Helga Rabl-Stadler, president of the Salzburg Festival, Thaddaeus Ropac of Galerie Ropac, actor August Diehl, author Händl Klaus and cultural critic Peter Kümmel. The competition featured Zinzi Mhlongo and her ensemble, Tick [...]

Montblanc Supports Young Directors Project And Salzburg Festival For 11th Consecutive Year

Teri Hatcher at the Montblanc premier party

This will be the 11th year of the partnership between arts and culture brand Montlbanc and the Salzburg Festival, a theater competition for young, upcoming international theater directors and their ensembles. The Young Directors Project has been an integral part of the Salzberg Festival drama program since 2002.

Teri Hatcher (Photo Credit: Montblanc)

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Walgreens’ Back To School Supply Drive To Help Kids In Need Foundation

Kids In Need Foundation

Walgreens will be working with the Kids In Need Foundation to provide poor and disadvantaged school children and under-funded teachers with school supplies and classroom essentials this year. From now until August 18, new school supplies and classroom needs can be donated at a collection bin in any Walgreens store as part of their [...]

Experience A Dolphin Sleepover At The National Aquarium In Baltimore

Dolphin Sleepover at National Aquarium

Does you child love dolphins? Then treat them to a special, behind-the-scenes sleepover at the National Aquarium in Baltimore. Dolphin Sleepovers are perfect for birthdays, special occasions, or just as a family event your child will remember forever.

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The Dolphin Sleepover immersion tour gives your family special seats in the [...]