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Unsung Neighbors: Short Short Stories of Heroes Among Us - Book Released!

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Discover the Remarkable and\ Inspiring Stories of Ordinary People Unsung Neighbors Short Stories of Heroes Among Us, by Charlotte Endorf "After reading this book, you will see people-all people-in a new light, knowing that there is a story there someplace."- Anita Lewandowski Brown, businesswoman http://www.unsungneighbors.com/Entertaining/unsung-teaser.mp4 ---------- FINALLY ! YIPPY!! I am excited to announce that Author, Charlotte Endorf's book - Unsung Neighbors Short Stories of Heroes Among Us been released and is available for purchase by Outskirts Press! I am honored that Charlotte considered me one of her "Unsung Neighbors" and she asked me to submit my story to the book. I can;t wait to hold my own copy and be able to sell copies as well. My plan is to donate 10% of each copy that I sell to THE HOME for LITTLE WANDERERS. http://www.thehome.org/ Be sure to buy a copy of the book Unsung Neighbors Short Stories of Heroes Among Us, by Charlotte Endorf....

Salve Regina/2009 Newport Rhode Island Winterfest

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"In keeping with the traditions of the Sisters of Mercy, and recognizing that all people are stewards of God's creation, the university encourages students to work for a world that is harmonious, just, and merciful". About Salve Regina University - History : Salve Regina College was chartered by the State of Rhode Island in 1934. Founded under the sponsorship of the Sisters of Mercy, Salve Regina was established as an independent institution in the Catholic tradition of education, providing higher education to women and men. In 1947 the university acquired Ochre Court and welcomed its first class of 58 students. By a 1991 amendment to the Charter the name was changed to Salve Regina University. As a community that welcomes people of all beliefs, Salve Regina University, a Catholic institution founded by the Sisters of Mercy, seeks wisdom and promotes universal justice. ---------------- AnnualNewport Winter Festival February13th-22nd - Voted "BEST OFF-SEASON EVENT...

Keith Knight - Professional Cartoonist!!!

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"Keith Knight was born in the Greater Boston area, and is part of a new generation of talented young African-American artists who infuse their work with urgency, edge, humor, satire, politics and race. His art has appeared in various publications worldwide, including Salon.com , ESPN the Magazine, L.A. Weekly, MAD Magazine, the Funny Times and World War 3 Illustrated". http://www.kchronicles.com/k-chronicles.shtml # http://www.knightlifecomic.com/ WOW - I just re-connected with a old college friend from my Salem State College days (Salem Massachusetts) Keith Knight on Facebook (great social networking tool I may add!). The ironic part is I was just thinking about Keith and his cousin Joel and how we entered a contest at Salem State College (SSC). I believe we performed "Aligator Woman" and won first place - I think the prize was $100.00 dollars but I NEVER got my 1/3 cut. In fact a few decades later and am still waiting for my $30something!! It is like being th...

25 Random Facts: Sherri Raftery, M. Ed.

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2003 WCPS, Jim Key with wife Past District 50 Governor, Angie Flinn Key, District 51 LGET, Ritchie Chong, LGET D31 Sherri Raftery and two other Toastmasters (I think Tammy Miller with her partner) dancing at the 2007 TM Interntional Convention in Phoenix AZ . I am posting this from my Facebook Notes - I was tagged by several other people and decided to write my own 25 Random Facts: Sherri Raftery, M. Ed. Once you've been tagged, you are supposed to write a note with 25 random things, facts, habits, or goals about you. At the end, choose 25 people to be tagged. You have to tag the person who tagged you. If I tagged you, it's because I want to know more about you. www.facebook.com/ (To do this, go to "notes" under tabs on your profile page, paste these instructions in the body of the note, type your 25 random things, tag 25 people (in the right hand corner of the app) then click post.) Please feel free to write YOURS TOO!! 1) I am the youngest of four biological siblin...