We would like to announce the launch of our new News Blog, where you can find updates about Cambridge Who’s Who Members. Here you will find the latest information from our members regarding their recent activities, awards and announcements. Please visit www.cambridgewhoswhonews.com for the latest developments from Cambridge Who’s Who.

Linda Patrice Smith, author and Cambridge Who’s Who VIP member, has recently written a book entitled I’m in Love with My Doctor but He Doesn’t Know It: Kept Secret. The book chronicles Ms. Smith’s experiences over nearly a decade of her life, including a life-changing automobile accident in 1999. Because of the accident, Ms. Smith began to visit a chiropractor whom she eventually fell in love with. She kept her love a secret for seven years until she finally expressed her feelings in writing and published this book. Her story emphasizes persistence by encouraging readers to never give up on love or deny their true desires and feelings.

Ms. Smith currently resides in Florida with her five children. When she is not writing, she also enjoys traveling, cooking, cleaning, listening to jazz music, collecting rocks and coins, and dancing. She also spends a considerable amount of time volunteering for charities and organizations, including Greater Life Apostolic Ministries and various New York City schools.            

To learn more about I’m in Love with My Doctor but He Doesn’t Know It: Kept Secret, please view Linda Patrice Smith’s book listing on Amazon.com. For more information about Ms. Smith, please visit her Cambridge Who’s Who VIP profile: Linda Patrice Smith.

PCG’s newest project is a 12 day trip to Nicaragua with a focus on global health. The trip will be from July 10^th to July 22^nd, 2009, and is an opportunity for participants to learn, serve the public, and enjoy the local history and diversity of the country. The target audience for this educational excursion comprises health professionals of all kinds, including medical, physician assistant, nursing and dental students. The two-week program features historical tours, home stays with local families, cultural events and an introduction to the healthcare system, including rural health projects, alternative medicine instruction and classes with Shamans. Participants will also receive over 20 hours of medical Spanish training. The comprehensive package includes room and board, all meals, in-country transportation, classes, all activities and interpreters.

To learn more about Panama Global Connections or to plan a trip, please go to www.panamaglobalconnections.com. For more information about Ms. DeGracia, please visit her Cambridge Who’s Who Connect profile: Donna DeGracia.

Cambridge Who’s Who lifetime member Cynthia Ainsworthe, author of Front Row Center, would like to invite fellow Cambridge members to listen to her show on BlogTalk Radio. The show will be on March 27, 2009 from 6-8 P.M. and listeners can log on to www.blackstartupbiz.com and click on the Blog Talk Radio link, or www.blogtalkradio.com/JERRY-BUTLER7 to tune into her radio appearance.

The topic of the show is “Cynthia Ainsworthe featuring her new novel Front Row Center” and will discuss the novel and how singer Barry Manilow had inspired her to write. Front Row Center was dedicated to Manilow, and is a romance novel written in a gripping, fast-paced narrative form. Ms. Ainsworthe’s novel also won the 2008 Independent Publisher Award in the romance category.  

For more information about Ms. Ainsworthe and her novel Front Row Center, please visit www.wordsandpassion.com.

Cambridge Who’s Who lifetime member Lisa Parker was recently awarded the Certified Employment Interview Professional (CEIP) Certification from the Professional Association of Résumé Writers and Career Coaches (PARW/CC) after completing its CEIP Certification Program. This valuable international credential is sought after by career coaches, résumé writing professionals, career counselors and interview trainers as well as corporate human resource and hiring professionals. It serves as an additional avenue through which Ms. Parker can provide career development coaching and services to her clients and help them to attain their professional goals.

The CEIP designation is granted to PARW/CC members who have undertaken specialized training to prepare their clients for the critical employment interview. Most job candidates are convinced that they interview well. However, surveys and studies of human resource managers and hiring professionals indicate that they feel the average job seeker does not perform well in the interview process. Candidates who have practiced their interview skills and are best prepared for these decisive meetings will be more confident, relaxed and likely to make a positive impression that leads to the desired job offer.

For more information about Ms. Parker, please visit www.parkercprw.com and her Cambridge Who’s Who Resource Center contributing author biography.

Cambridge Who’s Who lifetime member Margie St. John is an artist and painter based in New York. In addition to designing and producing artwork, she also holds expertise in business management and sales. She attributes her success to her dedication to and passion for her profession.

 Ms. St. John is presenting her work in a group exhibition at the Amsterdam Whitney Gallery at 511 West 25^th Street in Chelsea, New York City from March 14^th to April 7^th, 2009. The opening will be held on Thursday, March 19^th, 2009 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.

 Ms. St. John’s artwork spans a variety of genres, including acrylics, mixed media and varnish. The title of her exhibit is “How the Four Seasons of the Year Reflect Our Personal Inner Growth.” For more information, please visit www.amsterdamwhitneygallery.com.

Cambridge Who’s Who member Troy Hanna has registered for Mutt Strut 2009 in order to help raise money for the Humane Society of Indianapolis (HSI).  Founded in 1905, the nonprofit animal shelter cares for dogs and cats that are on the path to finding a permanent, loving home. All animals are spayed or neutered and micro-chipped before being placed on the adoption floor. HSI also offers obedience training, a behavior help-line and an off-leash dog park for the community.

Mr. Hanna and his team from ComedySportz Indianapolis are raising funds to provide shelter and comfort for thousands of homeless animals. Mutt Strut, or “the day the track goes to the dogs,” will take place at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, April 26^th, 2009. For more information or to get involved, visit www.indymuttstrut.org. You can also make a donation by visiting Mr. Hanna’s and ComedySportz Indianapolis’ team page at ComedySportzDogz.

Who’s Who member Troy Hanna has registered for Walk MS 2009. Every hour of every day, someone is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is committed to ending the devastating effects of MS, but it cannot achieve this goal without help from others. Mr. Hanna is asking fellow Cambridge members to support his fundraising efforts with a tax-deductible donation. 

Mr.Hanna is walking for this cause because of his desire to help those afflicted by this debilitating disease, and because he would like to do everything in his power to prevent more people from being diagnosed with MS in the future. There is no cure for multiple sclerosis, and with a diagnosis occurring most frequently between the ages of 20 and 50, many individuals face a lifetime filled with unpredictability.

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society will use funds collected from Walk MS to not only support research for a cure tomorrow, but also to provide programs that address the needs of people living with MS today. For more information, please visit www.nationalmssociety.org. To make a donation or to sponsor Mr. Hanna, please go to his personal Team Captain page: Troy Hanna.

This event provides guests with a unique opportunity to expand their companies, advertise their products and services, and meet new business contacts. Every five minutes attendees will rotate and introduce themselves to another professional. This format enables guests to meet as many contacts as possible who represent a variety of industries and fields. If you plan on attending, please remember to come prepared with business cards to distribute to fellow attendees.

Cambridge Who’s Who member Fran Lewis is a children’s books author. She has recently published Bertha Speaks Out, the second book in a series that began with My Name is Bertha. My Name is Bertha addresses how difficult it can be for a girl growing up when she is overweight or does not excel at sports or dancing. The moral of the story is that you can be anything that you want to be and no one can stop you from reaching your goals or dreams. Moreover, it reinforces the fact that who you are makes you special.

In Bertha Speaks Out, Bertha learns not to be afraid to speak up in order to defend herself and lets her voice be heard. She also discovers how to cope with a family member’s disease when she and her sister Tillie work together to help their family with their grandmother’s debilitating illness.

Ms. Lewis taught grades one through six in New York City schools for over 30 years. Later on in her career she became the reading and writing staff developer for her school. She has been featured in the Bronx Times, and has made television appearances on Bronx Net and a local station serving Yonkers. She is currently working on the third book in the series entitled Bertha Fights Back in which the main character learns to deal with real life situations that kids face while in middle school.

Ms. Lewis’ books are available at  www.barnesandnoble.com and many other online book retailers.

Part Two will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. and focuses more on understanding your customers’ needs. This session will be conducted by Mr. Druhot and Roland Cavanagh, author of The Six Sigma Way. It will teach a simple process for gathering, translating and prioritizing your customers’ “critical to quality” service requirements to help your company exceed your customers’ expectations. 

For more information about the NTEA Work Truck Show, please visit http://www.ntea.com/.

Cambridge Who’s Who lifetime member Tammy Theriot is a realtor with Red Door Realty, located in Houston, Texas. Ms. Theriot is an accredited buyer representative, a new home sales specialist, a relocation specialist and a notary public.

Ms. Theriot has just released her December newsletter entitled Between Friends. The newsletter contains information about the real estate industry such as New Year’s resolutions for home buyers and the advantages of a home protection plan. Between Friends also includes a health and safety section that assists readers in purchasing safe toys during the holiday season and a household tips section that outlines the financial and environmental benefits of choosing reusable bags over paper or plastic. Furthermore in this edition, Ms. Theriot lists helpful ways to stop squandering money on small daily expenses and even shares a recipe for breakfast casserole.

To view the newsletter in its entirety, click here: December 2008 Newsletter. For more information, visit http://www.tammytheriot.com/.

Cambridge Who’s Who member Dr. Elana Ashley is executive director of Great Imaginings, Inc. and president of Dream Image Press, LLC, both located in Northbrook, Illinois. An accomplished writer, educator and ventriloquist, Dr. Ashley was an award-winning finalist in National Best Books 2008. She focuses on developing programs for children, teachers and families that are both educational and entertaining.

Accompanied by her puppet storybook character Ellie Elephant, Dr. Ashley will be presenting literacy programs based on the first book in her mystery and adventure series entitled Splunkunio Splunkey Detective and Peacemaker Case One: The Missing Friendship Bracelet. Splunkey provides a multi-disciplinary approach to educating students about coping with life issues and nurturing strong, self-assured and creative individuals who openly communicate their thoughts and feelings. The book is available in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Ashley’s literacy presentations will be offered in eight locations throughout the Chicago metropolitan area. She will be donating a book and audio CD to every child in attendance.

To find out more about Dr. Ashley and her new book, please visit http://www.dreamimagepress.com/ or www.splunkey.org. You can also visit Dr. Ashley’s Cambridge Who’s Who profile: Dr. Elana Ashley.

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Cambridge Who’s Who Remembers Sergeant Israel Garcia

Cambridge Who’s Who honors member Sergeant Israel Garcia, 24, of Long Beach, California, who gave his life for his country while fighting during his third tour of duty in Afghanistan for Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. Garcia joined the United States Army in October 2002, shortly after graduating from Poly High in Long Beach, California. He was assigned to the 2^nd Battalion, 503^rd Infantry Regiment, 173^rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team. His unit has been in Afghanistan since May 2007.

He was sent to Vicenza, Italy in July 2006, four months after marrying Lesly, his high school sweetheart. They met during the summer of his senior year at a local pool and dated for five years until they were married on March 11, 2006. He died on July 13, 2008, when an outpost was attacked by small arms fire and rocket-propelled grenades in Wanat, Afghanistan.

Sgt. Garcia is survived by his wife Lesly; his parents, Victor and Mari Cruz Garcia; and his brother, Ramsses Garcia, all of Long Beach, California.

Cambridge Who’s Who member Elizabeth Kirkland is the owner of EK Galleries, an art and interior design firm. She is known within the art communities as a “green artist”. An innovator in “eco art,” Ms. Kirkland focuses on recycled and green art and on ways to support and promote alternative fuel sources such as bio-fuel, solar energy and windmills. She also supports the cause to lessen the United States’ dependence on foreign oil and donates to breast cancer awareness initiatives using profits generated from each sale.

Since 1999 Ms. Kirkland has been reusing materials to create new masterpieces with minimal waste. She has created a special collection by taking what is available and turning it into works of art. Using items such as recycled water bottles and used canvases, she creates unique pieces that are not only attractive, but are also socially responsible.

To learn more about green art and to view Ms. Kirkland’s gallery, please visit www.ekgalleries.com.

Cambridge Who’s Who member and Executive of the Year, Verna McFelin, is chief executive officer of PILLARS, Inc., a non-profit, innovative, long-term, prevention program serving children who have a parent in prison. Each year, approximately 13,000 children in New Zealand are “sentenced” to separation from an imprisoned parent, which is usually their father. These children are six to seven times more likely to end up in prison than children without incarcerated parents.

PILLARS works with the children, youth and families of prisoners to break the cycle of intergenerational offending and lower the rates of imprisonment in the community. Ms. McFelin is requesting assistance from fellow Cambridge Who’s Who members in the form of donations to further her cause. PILLARS is specifically raising funds for

Research has shown that this type of intervention improves relationships for the children, helps them achieve better results in school and reduces their risk of abusing drugs and/or alcohol.

Cambridge Who’s Who VIP member Nancy Bauser is a social worker and disability life coach with the NSB Group in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. She has published a book entitled Acceptance Groups for Survivors: A Guide for Facilitators. The book is intended for use by professionals who work with survivors of traumatic brain injuries or other conditions resulting in disabilities.

In 1971, Ms. Bauser survived a head-on collision, which resulted in a severe brain stem injury. After the accident, she had to relearn how to walk, talk, think and function independently. With its basis in personal experience, Acceptance Groups for Survivors presents a step-by-step methodical guide on how to help victims of catastrophe. Ms. Bauser has developed a systematic approach for facilitators, social workers, psychologists and rehabilitation personnel to use in order to help others who have undergone similar physical traumas. The structured group program described in her book is designed to help survivors accept their deficits, so they can begin recovery.

After her severe and life-threatening brain injury in 1971, Ms. Bauser made more than a full recovery. She went on to earn her bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan in 1973 and a masters in social work from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1976. Ms. Bauser also became a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers in 1984.

To learn more about Ms. Bauser or her book, Acceptance Groups for Survivors, please visit http://www.survivoracceptance.com/ or view her Cambridge Who’s Who profile: Nancy Bauser.

Cambridge Who’s Who member Barry MacDonald is a photographer and the owner of Praises of God (POG) Images, a studio located in Aurora, Colorado that specializes in fine art and unique digital images. Mr. MacDonald creates fantasy portraits by mixing images with some aspect of fantasy to create new forms of nature. With his exceptional technique, he can create portraits that include you and your loved ones in fairy or fantasy scenes, using your own photos or photos taken by Mr. MacDonald himself.

Mr. MacDonald has won several awards and honors at art shows and competitions for his unique work, including first place at the 2004 Artist Guild Contest in Aurora, Colorado, first place at the 2005 Evergreen Art Festival in Evergreen, Colorado and second place at the 2006 Golden Fine Art Festival in Golden, Colorado. He also provides photography services for weddings and other special events as well as develops graphic-intensive websites.

To learn more about POG Images or to view some of Mr. MacDonald’s artwork, please visit www.pogimages.com.

Cambridge Who’s Who VIP member Teresa Ann Lopez is raising money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) and would like to encourage fellow members to make a contribution. Ms. Lopez is a member of LLS’s Team in Training, a group of individuals who are preparing for an Olympic triathlon taking place in St. Petersburg, Florida in April 2009. Donations generated by the triathlon will be used to help cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma and to improve the overall quality of life of patients and their families.

Ms. Lopez is a senior production manager with Financial Advisor Publications in Melville, New York. She has been involved with LLS for the past few years, helping to raise money and awareness for blood cancer research. She has successfully completed two hikes with the organization and has raised almost $10,000 to further its cause.

To make a secure online donation, visit Ms. Lopez’s Team in Training home page. You will receive an email confirmation of your donation, and she will be notified as soon as your donation is made. For more information about the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, please visit www.leukemia.org. To learn more about Ms. Lopez, visit her Cambridge Who’s Who profile: Teresa Ann Lopez.

Cambridge Who’s Who VIP member Rajnish Thaper is president of CellWaves, Inc., a cellular phone distribution company located in Hicksville, New York. CellWaves offers exceptional prices to wholesalers and retailers on wireless products and accessories.

 
CellWaves has recently been named one of Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2008 Hot 100 Companies. The magazine ranked CellWaves number 32 in the list of fastest-growing businesses in America for its rapid sales growth and positive job growth. CellWaves was founded with an initial investment of just $40K and with only one employee in June of 1999, and it has since clocked a growth rate of 138.1 percent. Of the nearly 21 million companies on the preliminary list, only 0.3% made the first cut and just a fraction of those remaining made it to the Hot 100, including CellWaves, Inc. CellWaves was also ranked number 55 of the top companies in computers and electronics in the Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America for 2007.

To learn more about CellWaves, Inc., visit http://www.cellwavesinc.com/. For more information about Mr. Thaper, view his Cambridge Who’s Who profile: Rajnish Thaper.

Cambridge Who’s Who lifetime member Ruth Cooper is a master artist and master painter with Parish Porcelain, a fine art studio located in Fort Collins, Colorado. Porcelain painting has been a passion of hers since childhood, and she has spent most of her adult life striving to master the art form.

 
Ms. Cooper discovered her love of porcelain while growing up in a children’s home in Germany during World War II. There she had seen hand-painted porcelain pieces from the world famous Meissen porcelain factory. But during those hard times, painting was considered a frivolous pastime that would be of no benefit to her future, so her desire to paint had to be put on hold.

Not until after her college years did Ms. Cooper delve into the world of porcelain painting. She had been unable to complete a china painting course, but continued to study hand-painted antiques from all over the world on her own. Eventually she began attending seminars and classes at porcelain art schools, and has since studied with some of the country’s most renowned porcelain artists. The highlight of her training was to be invited as the first applicant to the Meissen Art School for non-Meissen artists. Ms. Cooper has since been painting porcelain in both American and European styles, and teaching various techniques and gold application processes to students

To learn more about Ms. Cooper, please visit her Cambridge Who’s Who profile: Ruth Cooper.

Cambridge Who’s Who member Karen Malta is the owner of Travel with the Wind, an online travel agency offering air, car, rail and limousine transportation; concert, theater and sporting events; golf and spa packages; cruises; outdoor adventures; lodging; honeymoon registries and attractions reservations.

Ms. Malta is showing her support for U.S. troops by organizing the First Annual Marine Corps League Cruise. It is a three-day, all-inclusive Mexico-Baja cruise, departing June 5, 2009 and returning June 8, 2009. The price is $402 per person, including a $15 tax deductible contribution to Mesa Marine Corps’ Project Marine Care. Carnival Cruise Line will match the $15 for a total of a $30.00 donation per person to support our troops.

To learn more or to make reservations, visit www.travelwiththewind.com and click on “group cruises.” You can also call (480) 390-0489.

Mr. Sulkowski specializes in painting traditional and classical landscapes, still life, portraits and murals. His dramatic effects of light and use of deep, rich color have attracted private, corporate and public collectors worldwide including former President and Mrs. George Bush, the Metropolitan Opera of New York and PNC Bank. In 1994, he opened the Sulkowski Academy of Fine Arts in Houston, PA, where he teaches the concepts and techniques of classical painting. He has won numerous awards including the prestigious Helen DeCozen award for Best Floral and has been featured in many national publications such as American Artist Magazine, Art & Antiques, American Art Review, and US Art. His work has also been published by North Light Books.

During the past several years Mr. Sulkowski has also donated his time and talent to benefit the American Cancer Society with the sales of his limited edition prints and holiday greeting cards.

Dr. Calhoun has over 50 years of tax accounting experience, and is the author of three United States tax publications and several articles on home-based business operations. He has also written “Diet Control for Obese-Hypertensive Patients,” “Church Led Evangelism Ministries” and “Congressional HR 1410,” which was signed into law by President Ronald Reagan. During his career, he has served as chairman of the board for more than 30 corporations.

For more information or to purchase 116 Powerful Methods to Slash Your Taxes, visit www.homebasedbusinesstaxslasher.com.

Cambridge Who’s Who member Karen Malta supports Project Marine Care, an effort of the Marine Corps League Saguaro Attachment 554 of Mesa, Arizona, where she is an associate member. The purpose of Project Marine Care is to provide marines with necessities and comfort items that they do not have access to while in combat situations or that the government has not issued to them. The volunteer organization regularly ships 15 to 20 pound boxes of items to the combat marines in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Care packages and messages from the “folks back home” mean the world to these marines, so Project Marine Care will include your name and cards in the boxes that it ships. Please click here to view a list of the most frequently requested items by U.S. Marines. If you would like to make a monetary donation, please make your check payable to “MCL Detachment 554,” include “Project Marine Care” in the subject line and mail it to:

Paymaster, MCL Saguaro Detachment 554  

845 W. Emerald Island Drive

Gilbert, AZ 85233

All contributions are tax deductible for federal income tax purposes and greatly appreciated! 

Cambridge Who’s Who VIP member Mary Beth Riley Moran has recently been featured on http://www.auburnpub.com/, a product of The Citizen newspaper serving upstate New York. The article  highlights Ms. Moran’s drive and determination, as well as her ability to overcome challenges and adversity. You can read the full version by following this link: "No Flight of Fancy".

Inspired by her older brother Mike who was in the Marines, Ms. Moran enlisted in the Air Force in 1978 and became a jet engine mechanic, a position held by only four women out of 104. Four years later, looking for a new challenge, she re-enlisted as a flight engineer. As an engineer, she traveled all over the world as part of the flight crew in missions such as Desert Shield and Desert Storm.

In 1991, she became the first female flight examiner and engineer in the entire West Coast based C-141B Starlifter aircraft. Before she retired in 1998, Ms. Moran earned much recognition for her service and hard work, including the Desert Shield/Desert Storm Medal, Kuwait Liberation Medal, Combat Readiness Medal, AF Achievement Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Expeditionary Medal, and Meritorious Service Medal and the Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) Leadership Award, among others.

Since her retirement from the Air Force, Ms. Moran has been working as an Aviation Safety Inspector with the Federal Aviation Administration. She joined Cambridge Who's Who as a means to reach out to young women who would like to pursue careers in aviation.

To learn more about Ms. Moran’s achievements in and contributions to the aviation industry, visit her Cambridge Who’s Who VIP profile: Mary Beth Riley Moran.

Cambridge Who’s Who member Jarvee Hutcherson is president of the Multicultural Motion Picture Association (MMPA), a non-profit organization comprised of individuals within the entertainment community. Its members share a commitment to recognizing the achievements of individuals in the entertainment industry who represent a variety of backgrounds.

The MMPA is hosting the 16^th Annual Diversity Awards on November 23, 2008 at the Universal Studios Globe Theater in Hollywood, California. The Diversity Awards has long been considered as one of Hollywood’s most anticipated annual awards events, known for its spontaneity and embrace of the international creative community. It is going to be a star-studded event and is open to the general public.

For ticket information, contact Mr. Hutcherson at the Multicultural Motion Picture Association by calling (310) 358-8300 or visit http://www.thediversityawards.org.

Cambridge Who’s Who member and author Adora Bayles will appear at a book signing in Sebring, Florida on November 1^st, 2008. She will be displaying, signing and selling all four of her novels:

• Wagons South!, the rollicking saga of three American families;
• Children of a Dark Secret, the story of a woman who escapes a brutal marriage to start a new life;
• Golden Siblings, which reveals the emotional turmoil and racial prejudices of a pre-Civil War America; and
• His Fiery Equal, Tale of a Catskinner’s Daughter, where a strong, self-directed woman learns to thrive in a man’s world.

Ms. Bayles has been writing since she was a child, but it was not until she attended her fifty-year high school reunion in Sebring, Florida that she began a serious writing project. The reunion was attended by forty graduating classes, including some of her father's friends who told of his strange adventures. This sparked Adora's literary spirit; she began to write a book about her father, and her first novel started to take shape.

To learn more about Ms. Bayles and her novels, please visit: http://www.goldensiblings.com/.

 
Siofele received his Bachelor of Law from Irvine University College of Law and has appeared on PBS of London. He has also written The Incredible Origins of Polynesians and Malaysians and a movie documentary based on a book titled Polynesian Links.

 
For more information or to order AMATAGA, please visit 
                                                                        www.amataga.net

Cambridge Who’s Who lifetime member Tisha DeShields is the founder of Original Belly Works, a company that sells casting kits for expecting mothers to mold their pregnant shape. Casts can be decorated and customized with an array of enhancements including paint, fabric and flowers to create a one-of-a-kind, whimsical piece of art that is an expressive symbol of love. They make great baby shower gifts and are lovely keepsakes for both the mother and baby.

Original Belly Works has recently made its national television debut. Ms. DeShields appeared on CNN along with Grace Kisa, an artist working with Original Belly Works (OBW), to promote their ideas and the products and services offered by the company. To watch the interview, click here. OBW has also been featured on various websites and in Pregnancy Magazine, and has celebrity clients such as actress Brook Shields, boxer Laila Ali and many more.

Awestruck by the beauty of a pregnant woman's form, Ms. DeShields conceived the idea for Original Belly Works while pregnant with her fourth child. She realized that she wanted to immortalize her pregnancy and began to research the possibility of producing a copy of her pregnant form. In doing so, the notion to offer this unique creation to all mothers was born.
 
To learn more or to purchase a casting kit, please visit www.originalbellyworks.com.

Cambridge Who’s Who member Abner Henry Hershberger would like to invite fellow members to the Family Imprint Exhibition, an art exhibition of recent works by Mr. Hershberger and his daughter, New York printmaker Sue Hershberger Yoder.

Cambridge Who’s Who member Troy Hanna is offering fellow members the chance to “Try Before You Buy” at ComedySportz Indianapolis, where he serves as director of sales. The free holiday preview will be held on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 and includes hors d’oeuvres at 6:00 pm  followed by a special ComedySportz performance at 7:00 pm. The theatre is located at 721 Massachusetts Avenue, Indianapolis, and there is a limit of two people per business. For more information or to RSVP, call (317) 951-8499 or email Troy Hanna at thanna@indycomedysportz.com.

ComedySportz is fast-paced improvisational comedy that is played like a sport, with two teams battling for laughs and points as they create scenes and songs on the spot. The audience makes topic suggestions and votes for the winners, and a referee calls fouls.

 
ComedySportz is available for a variety of private and corporate functions, including school and church meetings, business gatherings and association conferences. In particular, it provides terrific team building workshops called Group Unity Training Seminars (GUTS). Its services have been utilized by the American Heart Association, the March of Dimes, Eli Lily and Company, Sysco Corporation and many others. to learn more, visit http://www.indycomedysportz.com/.

This past August, Cambridge Who’s Who released the second issue of its quarterly e-newsletter, Who’s News. The August 2008 issue offered several helpful tips and resources on how to become an expert in your field. It began with a feature on Cambridge Who’s Who member Susie Coelho. A leader in the media and entertainment industry, Susie is a television show host, best-selling author and lifestyle contributor to numerous network shows, including "The Today Show," "The View" and "The Oprah Winfrey Show." It then introduced a new Cambridge Who’s Who publication entitled Top 101 Industry Experts, which features biographies of and exclusive interviews with prominent Cambridge members.

The newsletter also highlighted The Effectiveness Group, a corporate education firm providing complete business training solutions and offering 15% off of their services for Cambridge members. Cambridge Who’s Who member Mel Wildermuth serves as the executive partner and creative director of the company. Next, it introduced two new members to the organization: Kathy Kelchner, an educational consultant and Dr. Anthony Peratt, a senior staff member at the Los Alamos National Laboratory. Like Susie, they both took the necessary steps to establish themselves as respected and trusted professionals in their industries.

Perhaps the most informative parts of the newsletter were the featured articles. They included “Leaping into Entrepreneurship” by Cambridge Who's Who member and contributing author, Cheryl Nordyke, and “My Online Profile: Can You See That I’m an Expert?” by our staff, which can be found at the Cambridge Who’s Who Resource Center and Learning Center, respectively. Member John Micciola, a seasoned financial advisor, also shared his tips to financial success and for finding the right broker in the Hints and Tips section.   

To discover how to attain expert status within your industry and profession and how to Tips section.

utilize the benefits available to you through your Cambridge Who’s Who membership, read the entire newsletter by following this link: August 2008 Cambridge Who's Who Newsletter.

Cambridge Who’s Who member Mel Wildermuth is executive partner, consultant and training and development program coordinator of The Effectiveness Group, LLC. This organization is a consulting firm specializing in theme-based training and development programs, public speaking and corporate training.

 The Effectiveness Group is hosting three webinars within the next thirty days, beginning with Optimizing Human Performance on Monday, September 29^th, 2008 at 2:00 PM EST. This session will explore the impact of personality on human performance, address the risks and opportunities of personality assessments applied to personnel selection and share an “out of the box” performance improvement method. The cost is $30.00, and will earn participants one recertification credit from the Human Resource Certification Institute.

10 M’s of Engagement is on Tuesday, September 30^th  at 2:00 PM EST. This webinar will address organizational, job and personality factors connected to employee engagement and help senior human resource professionals create strategic plans to improve engagement in their organizations. The cost is also $30.00 and earns participants one credit from the Human Resource Certification Institute.

Undecided Students, Help with Careers will be held on Monday, October 20^th at 12:00 PM EST. This one-hour webinar is $30.00 per participant and will address the myths and realities of career exploration, identify connections between personality and career success and help you to conduct career research.

For more information and to register, please visit http://www.theeffectivenessgroup.com/index.php or email Mel Wildermuth at mel@theeffectivenessgroup.com. Do not miss out on this exciting opportunity to learn from one of your fellow Cambridge Who’s Who members!

A Cure for the Common Life: The Cardinal Rules of Self-Esteem is a powerful book that pinpoints 10 specific ways to recognize the root cause of common emotional problems and, at the same time, determine a realistic course for improvement. The “Cardinal Rules” are designed to strengthen your sense of self and fortify your value and self-respect. According to Jack Canfield, author of Chicken Soup for the Soul, “Dr. Catherine Cardinal distills over 20 years of wisdom gained from counseling real people into a delightful easy-to-read book that prepares the reader to move surely and confidently to joy and success.”

Passion of One features singers Dr. Cardinal and Brandon Jarrett and was composed by Gene and Toni Bua. The CD includes songs from some of the most inspiring and diverse artists in the industry and reflects an array of genres, including rock, pop, reggae, jazz and ballads.

Dr. Cardinal has been in practice for over 22 years, working to help clients  overcome childhood traumas and achieve success and happiness in their  relationships. She is a Certified Anderson Stress and Anger Management Facilitator and practices individual and couples counseling. Being a published author and having appeared in several best-selling magazines, such as Cosmopolitan and Redbook, and on major radio and television programs, including “The O’Reilly Factor,” allows her to reach and help a vast number of people in a variety of ways.

For more information, visit www.catherinecardinal.com. To purchase A Cure for the Common Life or Passion of One, go to http://www.catherinecardinal.com/store.

Janet Florence McCormack is the former co-director of HBC, LLC, an “edutainment” company that promoted learning through media and specialized in celebrations, coaching, books and CDs. McCormack became involved in education, media and entertainment because she enjoys helping people use their creativity to realize their maximum potential.

To learn more about The Power of Team or to purchase a copy of the book, visit http://www.powerofteambook.com/ or go to www.barnesandnoble.com.

Cambridge Who’s Who member Victorine Ngangu, author of Eyes of Africa, is selling her book to raise money for Help the Children of Africa, a non-profit organization that she founded and is CEO of. Help the Children of Africa provides aid to African children who cannot afford to go to school. Eyes of Africa is priced at $12.99 (plus shipping and handling). 10% of the proceeds raised from each book will aid Help the Children of Africa in providing food and clothing for and paying the tuition of orphans and street children who attend several small schools in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa.

The book Eyes of Africa: In the Eyes of Africans is based on true stories and details the mismanagement of Africa’s wealth of raw materials by companies and governments. It also addresses several of Africa’s most pressing economic, social and cultural issues, particularly the heinous corruption of African school systems.

Victorine Ngangu founded Help the Children of Africa because of her caring nature and desire to help children. She was born in the town of Kimpese in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and has been living in Los Angeles, California since 1987. She earned her bachelor's degree in graphic design from Loyola Marymount University in 2002.

For more information or to make a donation to Help the Children of Africa, go to http://www.helpchildrenofafrica.org . To purchase a copy of Eyes of Africa, go to www.helpchildrenofafrica.org/author.html.  You can also watch a video introduction of the book here: Eyes of Africa Video.

With National Breast Cancer Awareness Month approaching in October, Cambridge Who's Who member, Jo DeMarco, is currently featuring a line of skin care products called "A Sigh of Relief" at an online cancer support boutique. On the website you will find an array of wonderful items for both men and women. All of the proceeds generated through sales go toward funding free mammograms, wigs and other cancer support related needs.

Jo DeMarco is President and CEO of Contessa Knows, an online shop providing natural bath, body and skin care products for men and women as well as paper products, jewelry, apparel and accessories. Ms. DeMarco also contributes to many cancer research foundations including the American Breast Cancer Foundation, Susan G. Komen for the Cure and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

For more information or to purchase items in support of friends and loved ones battling this disease, please visit www.Pink-Ribbon-Store.com today.

Thomas Becker, member of Cambridge Who’s Who since July 2008, has completed his final book of the Becker Technology Trilogy. As a former editor for three commercial magazines and the recipient of numerous literary and public awards and honors, Becker has authored more than 300 professional articles and 12 books on numismatics, science and technology education.

His newest book, The Race for Technology: Conquering the High Frontier, will be available through AuthorHouse, Amazon.com and Google in mid-September 2008. This last book in the series explains major scientific and technological events from about 1970 to the start of the 21^st century. Global miracles of invention such as the Hubble Space Telescope, the Assault On Mars, Thames River Flood Barrier and Netherlands Ijsselmeer Project, satellites searching for the Chernobyl Disaster, the Armada To Halley’s Comet and the changing nature of hurricanes are highlighted in terms of everyday cultural technology.

For more information about Thomas Becker and the Becker Technology Trilogy, continue to the Cambridge Who’s Who News Blog.

Cambridge Who’s Who member Melissa Ferrick will be releasing a new album in September 2008, “Goodbye Youth,” a follow-up album to “In the Eyes of Strangers,” released in 2006. The new album will be available for download from iTunes on September 16, 2008 and will mark Melissa’s ninth studio release.

To help promote the release of her new album, Melissa will be performing at the Berklee Performance Center in Boston located at 136 Massachusetts Avenue on Saturday, September 13, 2008 at 8:15pm. Tickets can be purchased at www.berkleebpc.com.

Melissa released her first record at age 22 with Atlantic Records. Her next three albums were released through Indie Records and in 2000 she launched her own label, Right on Records. Visit www.melissaferrick.com for tour dates and to learn more.

You can make a difference in the lives of all children and in the overall well-being of our nation simply by supporting the Win for Life Foundation Educational Fund, Inc. All gifts are welcomed and appreciated. Gifts can be made in several convenient ways and are tax deductible. The Win For Life Foundation, Inc., a non-profit charitable organization, was formed in late 2006 by Ms. Gonalez and her husband Anthony Wilson when they discovered that financial education was needed in poor communities. Since then their passion has been to help poor children worldwide to achieve and live their dreams.

To find out more about the Win for Life Foundation and how to make a charitable donation to this worthy cause, please visit www.winforlifenow.org or www.winforlife.tv.

Cambridge Who’s Who member, Troy Hanna, director of sales at ComedySportz Indianapolis is asking for your help! ComedySportz Indianpolois provides improvisational comedy, comedy workshops and classes and food and beverages. Vote them Best of TheIndyChannel.com A-List in the live comedy division today and support your fellow Cambridge Who’s Who member!

More Information on ComedySportz Indianapolis
ComedySportz Indianapolis has been Indy’s only professional improvisational comedy theatre. Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night, ComedySportz Indianapolis presents all-ages improvisational comedy matches where two teams battle for laughs and points as they make up scenes, games and songs on the spot. The audience votes for the winners, a referee calls the fouls, and everyone even sings the national anthem before each match. Group entertainment options and Group Unity Training Seminars (GUTS) (a workshop to get groups working together) are also available. View their Brochureteria at www.indycomedysportz.com.

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Improved Online Networking at Cambridge Who’s Who Connect!

Cambridge Who’s Who knows that you need an efficient way to communicate with your fellow Cambridge Who’s Who members. We have taken your feedback into consideration and have created Cambridge Who’s Who Connect, a beta online community with enhanced professional networking features. We need YOUR help to jump start this networking community. Join now by visiting this link: Sign Up for Cambridge Who’s Who Connect. This new and exciting benefit is included in your membership for FREE.

Cambridge Who’s Who Connect features:

• Your Profile page that can be customized with pictures, videos, RSS Feeds and widgets;
  
• Forum where you can discuss pertinent issues with members and ask employees for assistance;
  
• Photo and Video Gallery where you can upload additional images and videos;
  
• An Events section with an online invitation system;
  
• Groups section allowing you to connect with members who have similar interests;
  
• Your personal Blog so that you can share your thoughts, ideas and advice with the other members of Cambridge Who’s Who Connect.

On Cambridge Who’s Who Connect, you can easily exchange information, communicate with other members and participate in discussions that are beneficial for your professional growth and development. Visit www.cambridgewhoswhoconnect.com today to start taking advantage of this new service.

Congratulations to Cambridge Who’s Who Lifetime member, Cynthia B. Ainsworthe, for receiving a 2008 Independent Publisher Book Award! The Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY Awards) have been recognizing the best indie-published books of the year in 65 categories since 1996. Ms. Ainsworthe’s first novel, Front Row Center, earned her a bronze medal in the IPPY Awards romance category. To read more information about Ms. Ainsworthe’s accomplishment and her book, Front Row Center, visit our Member News blog.

Cambridge Who’s Who has introduced a new networking forum – Cambridge Who’s Who Connect. Cambridge Who’s Who Connect is a site where members can network, share information with each other and continue discussions sparked by our new teleseminar series. Our first teleseminar featuring guest expert and #1 best-selling author of Conversations with Millionaires, Mike Litman, was so successful that we saw the need to develop a resource where participants could express their thoughts and hold discussions. Even if you have not yet attended a teleseminar we urge you to sign up at Cambridge Who’s Who Connect, so that you can be part of the discussion and develop relationships with other members who are as committed to personal and professional development as you are.

At Cambridge Who’s Who Connect, you create your own profile, which consist of your biographical information, pictures, slideshows, videos and a personal blog. Additional features of the site include friend requesting, instant messaging, forums, groups, events and more! Visit www.cambridgewhoswhoconnect.com today to get started. Please direct any questions to networking@cambridgewhoswho.com.

Cambridge Who’s Who wants to feature YOU in the Cambridge Who’s Who Resource Center, a place for members and non-members to gather information and seek advice on popular topics such as business networking, building your personal brand, starting your own company, marketing your products and services and making yourself into a valuable contact. We are looking for at least 5 members per month to submit articles for publishing and/or serve as expert resources.

Please take advantage of this exclusive benefit for Cambridge members by sending an email to exposure@cambridgewhoswho.com today. Being featured in the Cambridge Who’s Who Resource Center will give you the online exposure that you need to advance in your profession and grow your business. We will highlight you on the site with a contributing author biography and provide you with a forum to share your expertise with your fellow members and the general public. For specific examples of how you can directly benefit from this complimentary service, view the biography of our first contributing author, member Chi Chi Okezie and read her first article about the importance of networking.

Note: The deadline to submit a request for a feature in April is Monday, March 31, 2008.

Read an excerpt of the article or download the full version.

Experts have defined engagement as a persistent state of work fulfillment. This fulfillment translates into enthusiasm and passion, higher than average levels of concentration and focus, and an irresistible boost of energy. Indeed, passion, focus, and energy are key components of engagement: Take away any of these factors and engagement suffers.

Engagement is the current battle cry for many management experts. “We’re all about engagement,” one of our clients says. “Engagement is part of our values and training curriculum. We want to make sure our employees, leaders, and customers are engaged.”

There are 10 Ms of engagement to help create engagement-friendly organizations. Nine of these components operate in three separate but deeply connected dimensions: the organization’s culture, the job, and the person. The final factor—the match—connects the dots between culture, job, and personal issues.

Cambridge Who’s Who has launched a new program for Cambridge Who’s Who members – Cambridge Who’s Who Affiliate Programs. Relationships have been established with a wide variety of well-known companies to expand the benefits that you receive through Cambridge Who’s Who. Current affiliates include OfficeMax, Barnes & Nobles, Travelocity.com, Amazon.com, Hertz, AT&T and many more!

The special offers and discounts available to you will help you to improve and grow the success of your business and enhance your everyday life. New affiliate programs are continually being added, so please check back frequently and take advantage of this great benefit!

As a member of Cambridge Who’s Who you can add your photo, logo or business card to your online profile. In addition, if you are an Executive, Professional or Entrepreneur of the Year or a VIP member, your uploaded images will be published in the hardcover registry alongside your biography.

You may upload your images online in the “My Profile” section of www.cambridgewhoswho.com(requires login), email your images to images@cambridgewhoswho.com or mail your photo and logo/business card to 333 Earle Ovington Blvd., Suite 240, Uniondale, NY 11553. Note that mailed images will not be returned to you.

Please follow these guidelines when submitting your images:

• Format: All emailed and uploaded images must be in either JPEG or TIFF format. If JPEG, set quality to high (compression to low). Other formats cannot and will not be accepted.
• Photos
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• Business Cards
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• Include Member Info: First Name, Last Name, Member Number, Email Address and Phone Number

Attention EPEs of the Year and VIP members! Please note that if the above guidelines are not met, your images may appear dull in the hardcover registry, and Cambridge Who’s Who cannot be held responsible.

For further instructions on how to upload images via your online profile, please visit our Member FAQs, Technical Support section. If you require additional assistance, please complete our online inquiry form and select “Website/Technical Support” as the subject of your email.

Cambridge Who's Who extends its deepest sympathy to those who have been forced from their homes due to the wildfires spreading in Southern California. Our sincere gratitude extends on behalf of all our members to those who are working endlessly to contain the wildfires.  It is a tragedy that so many have been inconvenienced by this natural disaster and we hope that all fires will soon be under control. We ask all of our members to keep those affected by and working to control the fires in their thoughts during this time.

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