Tuesday, February 27, 2007

Announcing the extension of the "Every Woman Contest"...Giving Busy Women Who Want To Write -But Can't Get Started.

How 18 - 88 years old women see themselves as women in the 21st century?

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Annmarie Edwards
Aria Research Group
Phone: 828-278- 0632
PO Box 786 Weaverville, NC 28787
Email: everywomancontest@charter.net

Weaverville, NC, February 27, 2007- Annmarie Edwards sponsor of the "Every Woman Contest," extends contest until March 31, 2007, by giving busy women who want to write-but can't get started more time (http://everywomancontest.blogspot.com).

“I feel extremely blessed to be a woman in the 21st century. I am living in a time when a woman can run for president, be governor of states and head bishops of churches” Jackie F.W., GA contestant.

The "Every Woman Contest," gives women 18 years of age and older who are residents of the United States an opportunity to express themselves as a contributor to the world.

"I am 67 years old and want to live another 67 years, but I know thats now possible. Being my age in this century is the best and the worst. I grew up in the 50's nieve, a prim and proper little girl. Now I can live, learn and enjoy all the marvels of inventions, hip hop, and day to day miracles." -Andrea B., FL, contestant.

“The inspiration for the contest came to me one night as I was preparing for bed,” say Edwards. “The image of a woman appeared to me in the bedroom curtain, and I painted her the next day. The feeling of empowering women stayed with me after I painted the picture. It appeared that the image I painted brought forth a message for women to empower themselves. This image represents "every woman."

Women over the ages have been suppressed and treated with indignity. This contest provides a conduit for women to take back their creative form and express their true self in an enlightening way. Women need to take charge of their future by becoming more vocal. As such, the "Every Woman Contest" provides the forum for women to speak their mind in a non-judgemental way.

Edwards was chosen by the spirit world as a messenger to bring forth the empowerment of women during this period. There is a paradigm shift on earth, which is moving towards the feminine energy. To that end, women need to shift their belief system and become more aware of their role in this great universe in bringing balance to the world.

The spirit world insists that women everywhere begin to form a unifying force in celebration of self and achievement of others. According to Annmarie Edwards, "women need to bridge the gap and take away boundaries. It is time for women to celebrate feminity for what it is in a non-judgmental way."

Information about the contest is listed in details on the website http://everywomancontest.blogspot.com

About Annmarie Edwards

Through her writing, speaking, training and development, business growth expert, Annmarie Edwards M.A., ABD and five times “Who’s Who” helps individuals and companies worldwide maximize their full growth potential. She is the author of 50 Ways to Maximize Your Potential, 50 Tips to Energize Your Workforce, 50 Proven Strategies to Maximize Your Job Search, Intuitive Creative Journal and Special Report: How to Create New Customers with Long-Term Brand Loyalty.

Edwards is available for interviews nationwide. For more information about the contest or to enter, visit http://everywomancontest.blogspot.com. For information on her books or training programs visit http://www.ariaresearchgroup.com

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About Aria Research Group

Aria Research Group specializes in training and development for HR managers and their employees. The company executive is Annmarie Edwards, M.A., and A.B.D who is the CEO and owner of Aria Research Group.
Aria training uses research to provide businesses with ongoing training and development for staff and management. All workshops and trainings are custom tailored to meet the needs of individual companies and their workforce.

Our goal is to provide businesses with up-to-date training information to propel workers forward. We keep the pulse on training in an energizing way. This includes the use of extensive research on current methods to increase the bottom line.

Monday, February 26, 2007

"Every Woman Contestants Response"

How does it feel to be a woman in the 21st century?

More job opportunities, More freedom to decide in which direction you want for your future. I feel there is added stress on women today. We are lead to believe that you can have a career and a family too. I'm not saying it can't be done, but the stress on women to be the all for everyone is overwhelming. -Bonnie L., NY

We are smart, strong, and indepentent creatures. -Dianna T.,

It feels overwhelming at times. Most of us are working full time and trying to raise a family. Employers are not very unstanding about the demands on a day to day basis. Most of them being men. -Jodie L., MI

Very tiring and somewhat overwhelming. -Jean O., TX

It feels good. There are so many more opportunities for women today than in the past. However, it is also more busy and stressful. -Carla J. L., WV

Great! I have a wonderfull family, and job. My husband is great to me. We feel it is great to be able raise our family in such a great time. -Celeste W., LA

We got the freedom to work harder. -Debra P., MI

t feels better than ever, we are expected to be female, yet diverse and independant, yet versitile, yet, knowing! -Carol J, KY

Powerful Women of the 21st century

Every woman is an essential half of the ying yang equation. You can't
have one without the other. If men are active; women are passive. If
men are consumed by getting ahead in science and industry; women are more
interested in, and responsible for, keeping peace, a solid foundation,
and maintaining a stable status quo, in relationships. There are
exceptions to these stereotypes, but the mere concept of the contest
implies generalizations. -Patty P.

Saturday, February 24, 2007

What Everybody Ought to Know About the “Every Woman” Contestants

How does it feel to be a woman in the 21st century?

Fantastic, we have the opportunity to do or be anything we want. There is so much help for us if we just have the ambition to do it. -Karen R., TX

Extremely challenging. The opportunities in every area of life are open to us! -Darlene E., WI

Being a woman today means feeling alive and ready to face each day with passion and the joy of living. Linda B., GA

It's exciting to be a woman of the 21st century, there's more opportunity for any thing we want to do. We just have to reach out for it and ENJOY! -Kathleen S., HI

It feels good to be able to handle a job and a home! -Tami V., LA

Empowering! - Melanie R., FL

Frustrating, scary and a little exciting. -Tanya H., IA

I feel extremely blessed to be a woman in the 21st century. I am living in a time when a woman can run for president, be governors of states, head bishops of churches. -Jackie f. W., GA

Enervating and irritating. To be a woman in the 21st century is to feel pushed, stressed, restricted and judged. BUT we have more opportunities and support than we have ever, historically, had. So much is expected and are limits are less then they were only twenty years ago.
-Alice K. M., AR

Great! -Gail J., AL

Great! There are so many opportunities for us. -Lisa M., 0H

I feel like we have more opportunities than ever before. For example, we have a woman running for President this year. That would have never happened in my mother's day. I believe we still have some things to conquer yet. I believe that wages have still a little way to go as to paying women just like men are paid. We are there in some industries but not in all of them, but I don't feel like that's too far away. I love being women in the 21st Century because of the fact that I have choices. For instance, growing up as a little girl all I ever wanted to be was a housewife and mother.......In my grandmother's day that was a given. I had a choice in the 21st century. I could go into the work force, go to college, start my own business, etc... I did still make the choice to be a housewife and mother. I was able to do this by first of all starting my own business. You see, I was a daycare provider. When my children were under school age, I had my own business as a daycare provider and therefore accomplished my goal. Thank God for the opportunities offered to Woman today in the 21st Century!
-Jeri L. S., FL

About the same as in any other century, I am sure. -JoEllen T., TN

It feels like you can do anything your heart desires. -Karen B., TX

It’s pretty good. We have more freedom. -Deb F., MO

Great! -Patricia S., TN

It feels so frustrating to be in the 21st century. Woman are view as trying to assert their independence and survialness, causing some of us to be force in to independence and really it isn’t what they want. I still want the traditional role of being considered a lady. Not a trend setter. Not someone who is trying to be on top. It’s ok that there are women leaders out there doing a great job, but somewhere men are forgetting the role of being a man and treating a woman special. It is causing a competition between the two. Men against the women and vice a versa. It is like the end of a tradition of culture and refine. It’s sort of sad to see it go but exciting in other ways. -Laura C., WV

Great! -Linda C. J., OR

It sucks to be my age in the 21st century. - Kathryn M., WA

It feels like I'm blessed in most ways by the technology and medical advances available to humans now and ultimately to women and their children the most. And in other ways, it feels like something was lost in the transition. Families are live further apart, and even when living together, they sometimes live to far apart in their closeness. But being in the 21st century as a woman, is the place to be :-)
-Ellen M. L., CO

To be a woman in the 21st century feels great. I feel good about myself and I believe that I can do what ever I want to. I feel I am responsible for my life and my life is what I make it. When I was growing up my life was my Dad's. He controlled my sisters and myself. Even when we were teenagers and when we were 18 he stilled tryed to control us but today, I am my on person. If I want to dress up, I can, If I want to go shopping, I can. I am in control. I think we have come a long way in the 21st century for women. I would hate to think this freedom would be taken away from us. I love the way I feel and hope other women do too. -Annie C., NC

Great! -Lisa B., VA

It has been so wonderful with so many things to do, and being able to spend the whole day doing what ever I wanted. Not working now and all of the children married. It is a relief not to worry about keeping up with other people’s life style. It is such a refreshing lifestyle and a great time to be a woman in the 21st century. -Fay Z., PA

Great! -Tia C., MD

It feels awesome to be a woman in the 21st century! This is such a great time in our history to be a woman! I can have a family and the career of my dreams. I am able to be partners with my husband and be the wife; cooking and such, while I home school my kids. On top of it all, I have embarked on a career in freelance writing! All my life I wanted to be a writer, when my job with FEMA ended (I was working the Hurricane Katrina disaster in Louisiana) I took the plunge. Now I work for myself and have the life that I want. I look at my mother who is still reeling. She does not understand my independence, drive and assertiveness, a trait of my generation. Her generation was much more docile and less likely to take such risks. The only difficulty that I see is explaining to those who do from another generation and don't understand. Some people who are in my mother's age group are a little taken aback by a strong, secure woman, but I am educating her and liberating her as well! -Stephanie P., LA


I am glad I was not born 100 years ago. I can vote. There was a time when only men could vote. I can work and be the bread winner. I can speak my mind and not be tied down to an abusive man. Years ago divorce was almost unheard of. Women can now run for president or run a huge company. Men and women can now share household chores. We have moved forward so much more than anyone thought possible. So I am proud of myself and other women. We are a very strong bunch and we are FREE!!
-Kelly W., OK

It feels very empowering. Nothing is out of reach. Women enjoy the same freedoms as men, they just have to reach out and seek the opportunities. It is possible to be a woman and not have to depend on a man to support them. A woman can choose a man if she so desires.
-Kathy B., OR

It's really hard, because we are expected to give so much, yet we still aren't respected or paid as well as men. -Luanne H., MN

Difficult at times to live in this mixed up world. -Starlene H., OR

Liberated.- Mary A. F., PA

Fantastic! Lisa M., NJ

Being a woman in the 21st century has opened up doors that would have never been opened before now. I feel like I can do anything, accomplish whatever I chose to & earn what I want to earn. The ball is totally in my court. It is up to me to decide how quickly I want to become wealthy & how wealthy I want to be. -Jayne D., CA

We have more independence we don’t have to rely on a man for anything
Deborah L., GA

It is a joy. Kelley N., OR

As a women living in the 21st century I feel more independent and self-sufficient then the generations of women in the past centuries. I know I am able to live without depending on a man to support me and able to provide for myself and my children. Looking at my grandmother and ladies in her era I see that a lot were put upon the men to head the household and to provide for the family, not so with today’s women. I am proud of the fact that I am able to make a living and not be dependent on someone to have to provide for me. -Donneice M. O., HI
Its wonderful! We have so many opportunities that women years ago never had. We are more able to provide for our families and be independent in our finances. -Linda P., MI

I feel good to live in a time where education is available any one who seeks it. Where health issues can be addressed better and religion is free to serve. -Brenda G. F., MI

Good! -Josephine G., MA

Sometimes it works FOR you! But it can work AGAINST you just as much!
-Jamie H. B., MS

Very confusing. Society sends conflicting messages to woman. If you're strong and independent they call you names. If you leave it to the man they say you're weak. You have to be strong enough to find your way in this world and be content with who are without overly worrying about what the world around you think. –Dena C., CA

Great! Sometimes it can be a little stressful. –Ann W., WI

Very stressful. -Bobbette E., IL

Good! –Joan P., CT

Monday, February 12, 2007

Every Woman


On February 11th, 2007 a group of women was asked what it means to be "Every Woman?"

Here are their responses:

Every Woman Means....

The petal of a flower
K. Gonzalez

That's a wonderful thing. I feel proud and very special to know that God has made me a woman. Every woman has more inner strength than outer strength. I am proud to be an encourager and watch people grow.

Being a woman is extra special because we can bring new life into this world. That's truely amazing and wonderful to see that new person born and moving. Yes! I am proud to be an every woman. It's truly an honor that God has chosen me
Pastor K. M. Sargent.

I love being an every woman because of my moon blood my connection to every woman goes back to the history of humanity and I am connected to my ancestors, the grandmothers
C. Ellison, Educator

My birthday is everyday. Shower myself everyday. Love me first, do things for me
Angela

Every woman is to become who you're capable of being and live life to the fullest. By going within for divine guidance.
Anne Fischer

As an every woman I feel connected to all other woman. Though our life experiences may differ we share many of the same hopes, dreams, desires and emotions
Ellen Winner

Every woman is unique
Pattt Peffer, Inventor

I love making people laugh
Jean Hunt

I love to talk to people and see what makes them tick
Gladie

Unique
Jana, Chaplin

It is wonderful to be an Every Woman! content, peaceful and joyous
Mona, Chaplin

I had to learn to embrace that everyone I meet is being and making the best effort to evolve by using what they know
Valrie

Open to joy, open to sadness. Source of creation, born again in each moment
Magge Ford

Complete

Love and peace in the air... it is evey where yeah!
Geri

Every Woman:
is beautiful, a sister, a child of universal love, a flower of the light, the universal dance, the universal song, joy, needed, wanted, and is love.


Scary sometimes, exhilarating, awesome, enlightening, sister, compassionate, understanding, a peek into my owm soul and humanity-Marie Ostranda.


"Every Woman" means something different to everyone. I do believe there is an "Every Woman" in all of us. The role of motherhood, emotionally connected to earth, the breeding ground of life, embracing love of all and being in connection with universal force all make being "Every Woman" a time of celebrating self. It is a time to find the goodness in all of us _Annmarie Edwards, Sponsor. So let us celebrate now! "Every Woman."









10 Secrets of Every Woman


10 Secrets of Every Woman


Every woman shares some universal traits which is the hallmark of success.

Here are some examples of the secrets of every woman.

1. Every woman has a positive trait.
For some it may mean being:
* Detail-oriented
* Honest
* Ambitious
* Cheerful
* Team player
* Compassionate

2. A woman is value driven. She wants to feel important in her family, on the job and amongst her peers.

3. Share experiences. Every woman has a time when she shares her experience with others. The lady’s room is a conduit for information.

4. Take initiative. A woman likes to take the initiative when completing a task, planning vacation time for the family and making decisions on shopping and meal planning.

5. Finding the right color when buying clothes can be a drama. Not to mention finding the correct lipstick and eye shadow. Making a statement in color coordination and style are central to every woman.

6. Troubleshoot. When things go wrong either at work or home a woman always try to figure out the best possible solution.

7. Goal setting. This is important for a woman, especially when she wants to lose weight or to acquire something that is of interest to her.

8. Teach others. Women form networks for mentoring and coaching to help other women perform better on their jobs. They use networking as an opportunity to share their expertise.

9. Stay informed. With computers women of all ages are online joining newsgroups, becoming members of professional associations and subscribing to industry journals.

10. Collaborate. Women like to collaborate by forming social networking groups where their skills and expertise are maximized.

Saturday, February 10, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


Contact: Annmarie Edwards, http://www.ariaresearchgroup.com


“Every Woman” Contest in February, the Month of Love, Celebrates Women’s Self-Confidence and Success

Weaverville, NC, February 13, 2007 – In the depths of winter, February is a month in which women are encouraged to think about love. Annmarie Edwards, author of the new book 50 Ways To Maximize Your Potential, is putting a fresh spin on this tradition by urging women to celebrate their full success as a contributor to the world. To that end, Edwards is sponsoring an “Every Woman” contest during February, open to all women 18 years of age and older who are residents of the United States (http://everywomancontest.blogspot.com/).

“The inspiration for the contest came to me one night as I was preparing for bed,” says Edwards. “The image of a woman appeared to me in the bedroom curtain, and I painted her the next day. This empowering image made me want to find out about other women’s images of empowerment.”

Her contest asks women to acknowledge themselves and their achievements by answering three questions:1. How does it feel to be a woman in the 21st century?2. What distinguishes you from other women?3. How do you celebrate your success and the success of others?

Entries will be accepted through the last day of February and then judged by Annmarie Edwards and volunteer judges. Ten first prize winners will receive a 5” by 7” print worthy of framing of the painting that inspired the contest, as well as a vacation certificate for two in Mexico or one of 26 U.S. destinations, not including airfare and other redeemable charges.

Other prizes, listed in detail on the web site http://everywomancontest.blogspot.com/ and (http://www.ariaresearchgroup.com/uploads/contestform.php) along with the full contest rules, include additional vacation certificates, gift certificates and a six-week journaling e-course. No purchase is necessary to enter the contest and winners will be announced on the contest blog by March 14th, 2007.

Edwards’ new book, 50 Ways To Maximize Your Potential, " target=_blank>http://snipurl.com/11e0g> contains tips on setting realistic goals, managing time, staying the course and much more.

Through her writing, speaking, training and development, business growth expert Annmarie Edwards helps individuals and companies worldwide maximize their full growth potential.

Besides 50 Ways to Maximize Your Potential, she is the author of 50 Tips to Energize Your Workforce, 50 Proven Strategies to Maximize Your Job Search,Intuitive Creative Journal and Special Report: How to Create New CustomersWith Long-Term Brand Loyalty.Edwards is available for interviews nationwide.

For more information about the contest, or to enter, visit http://everywomancontest.blogspot.com/. For information on her new book or her training and development services, visit http://www.ariaresearchgroup.com/ or Amazon.com at " target=_blank>http://snipurl.com/11e0g>

F A Q's


1. Who is Annmarie Edwards?

Annmarie Edwards is an empowering and motivated woman who is a voice for women everywhere. She is a volunteer YOU coordinator, working with high school age students at her church "Unity" in Fletcher, NC. She is also a volunteer for the Cancer Society in Asheville, NC. Presently, she is working with Interlace to raise funds for their domestic voilence program. Annmarie has over thirteen years plus experience as a teacher, trainer and speaker.
She is a certified International Job & Career Development Coach. Annmarie is the author of several booklets. She helps businesses and individuals define their goals and find solutions to their pressing issues. She has a BSC and a MA degree in education. She is currently completing her doctorate at the University of Phoenix. Annmarie is an education leader who motivates individuals to find their inner strengths and maximize their potential. She is also a painter who likes to use the acrylic medium. She calls her painting "Healing art." Her painting is deep bringing inner wisdom to light. Annmarie newest painting edition is called "The Every Woman" editions. "It is interesting what people see through painting," says Annmarie. She likes to hear people's comments on her painting. You can check out her website http://www.rubbleshealingart.com for more insight into Annmarie's spirituality.
Annmarie is also a frequent guest on many radio shows. Her topic is "Be a better boss." She helps businesses energize their workforce. A productive workforce is central in the global economy. Building business stability in empowering workers to stay motivated and giving superb services are matters of concern to the business world. For more information about her services visit her website at http://www.ariaresearchgroup.com.

2. Where the idea came from for this contest?

The inspiration for this contest came on January 31, 2007. As I was preparing for bed, I saw the image of a woman in my bedroom curtain. I held the vision in my mind and when I woke up, I painted the image. The idea came to me to have an “Every Woman Contest,” while I was painting the picture. It was an empowering feeling to paint an image that represents all women.

3. What do you want to get from this contest?

I would like women to use this opportunity to celebrate their full success as a contributor to this world. To that end, women are the MOTHERS’ of this world and they need to acknowledge their contribution in an empowering way. I would like to bring women together who can share their uniqueness in empowering other women to excel in their lives.

I would like women to empower themselves by entering this contest. This is the greatest gift for me to celebrate the essence of women and their impact on the world.

4. What is the purpose of this contest?

This contest allows women to come out from their shadows and celebrate themselves. It is a time to honor uniqueness and inner wisdom.


5. How can I enter the contest?

No Purchase Necessary to enter this contest.

The “Every Woman Contest” is open to all women 18 years of age and older who are residents of the United States. If you meet this basic requirement, you need to register using this link (http://ariaresearchgroup.com/uploads/contestform.php). You can also find information to register at (http://everywomancontest.blogspot.com/). Please read Official Rules and guidelines before registering.


6. What the contest is asking women to do?

The contest is asking women who are 18 years of age and older and are residents of the United States to answer three questions:

1. How does it feel to be a woman in the 21st century?

2. What distinguishes you from other women?

3. How do you celebrate your success and the success of others?

7. What should I as a contestant write about?

You need to answer the three questions that the contest is asking for. For instance, your answers should relate to your feelings, how you see yourself amongst other women and how you celebrate success for yourself and others.

8. How many times can I enter the contest?

You can enter the contest only once. You will be disqualified for submitting multiple entries.

9. How will the winners be judged?

The winners will be judged using the following criteria:

1. Originality of thoughts
2. Style and organization
3. Good grammar and quality
4. Supporting ideas
5. A demonstration of understanding, using the questions and the criteria in answering the three questions.

Contest Rubric
1= Poor (39-0) 2= moderately poor (59-40) Improving 3= (79-60) Very Good 4= (89-80)
5= Advance (100-90)

1. Contestant answers the questions using originality of thoughts, and write in a clear and interesting manner (1-5)

2. Contestant uses a unique style in organizing information (1-5)

3. Contestant employs good grammar and demonstrates quality of work (1-5)

4. Contestant gives supporting ideas to writing (1-5)

5. Contestant demonstrates an understanding of the questions asked and the criteria in answering the three questions (1-5)


10. How will the winners be chosen?

A panel of volunteer judges along with the sponsor using the contest rubric will decide on the winners in the different categories.

11. What are the categories for this contest?

The following prizes are awarded in the following categories:

See prizes.
Categorise for prizes

First Prize Winners

a) Ten first prize winners will receive a 5” by 7” print (acrylic medium) worthy of framing of the painting that inspired the “Every Woman” Contest, a $19.99 value. From http://www.rubbleshealingart.com/ and http://www.ariaresearchgroup.com/
Annmarie Edwards author of 50 Ways to Maximize Your Potential is the painter of the "Every Women" portrait.
A 3 days 2 nights Hotel Accommodations Vacation Certificate for two in Mexico or one of 26 U.S. destinations (value up to $400.00), not including airfare and other redeemable charges. from
50 Ways to Maximize Your Potential e-book a $14.95 value From http://www.ariaresearchgroup.com

2) 50 first runner-ups

* So You Want to Be a Professional Speaker? A content driven e-Book written by award-winning speaker and bestselling author, Lori Giovannoni ($19.00 Value) From http://www.lorigiovannoni.com/
* A 6 weeks Journaling e-course value $299.00 from http://www.ariaresearchgroup.com

* A Mary Kay Gift Certificate from Ruby Duncan value up to $15.00 for beauty consultation or to be used towards product purchase. From http://www.marykay.com/rduncan124

* A 3 days 2 nights Hotel Accommodations Vacation Certificate for two in Mexico or one of 26 U.S. destinations (value up to $400.00), not including airfare and other redeemable charges. http://www.ariatrainingonline.com/

3) 25 Second place

* 25 Second place winners will receive an e-book Jen-zen & The One Shoe Diaries™ is a digital Cinderella story filled with love, lost shoes and whimsy by Julie Shapiro from http://www.julieannshapiro.com/

* Website Content Critique from Heather Burns-Demelo $50.00 value Proseghost: "When your Words Matter Most" from proseghost@yahoo.com

* STREET SMARTS EMARKETING: Tips Guaranteed to Jump Start Your Internet Presence to Put You Miles Ahead of the Competition! By Kathleen Gage (Value $19.00) From http://www.streetsmartsmarketing.com/

Third place winners

d) 10 Third place winners will receive: Health Care-toons Calendar -- 365 Ways to Feel Great and Uplift Others, Undated, desk-top, 366 pages, 4th Edition by Jeff Haebig, Ph.D. and Ed Fischer, cartoonist from http://brainboogie.com/BBProductBooks.htm $10.95 value

* A collection of short stories from Julie Shapiro http://www.gotdot.com/ and http://www.julieannshapiro.com/ Value $19.99

5) Consolation prizes for all registered participants who did not win a prize in the 4 established category.

All registered contestants will receive:

1. An Every Woman Contest Participant Certificate ($10.99) value. From http://www.ariaresearchgroup.com

2. "Every Woman's" Newsletter Bringing contestants news on the contest. ($29.99 value) From http://ariaresearchgroup.com/
11. How will the information I submitted be protected?
The sponsor will not rent or sell your name to anyone. See official rules.
12. Do I have to purchase anything to enter contest?
No purchase is necessary to enter contest. Purchasing an items will not help you to win. See official rules.

"Every Woman Contest" Official Rules

Annmarie Edwards, author of 50 Ways to Maximize Your Potential "Every Woman" Contest Official Rules.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER CONTEST.

Open only to all women 18 years of age and older who are legal residents of the United States (Except Puerto Rico), and the district of Columbia at the time of entry. This event is governed exclusively by the laws of the United States. All Federal, state and local laws and regulations apply. VOID ELSEWHERE AND WHERE EVER PROHIBITED BY LAW.

Eligibility

Open only to all women 18 years of age and older who are legal residents of the United States (Except Puerto Rico), and the district of Columbia at the time of entry. By entering this contest, everyone has a chance to win as long as the entry meets the judges guidelines. Only one entry is permitted. You can enter the contest only once. You will be disqualified for submitting multiple entries. Entry is accepted online using an online submission entry form. Participants need to have knowlege of using a computer to enter contest.

Promotion Period

Promotion begins on February 13th, 2007 at 1201 a.m. E.T. and ends March 31, 2007 at 11:59 p.m. E.T. Sponsor time clock is theofficial clock for this promotion.

How to enter

complete the official online ENTRY Form, available at (http://ariaresearchgroup.com/uploads/contestform.php)
("Web site"). A valid email address is needed for the submission.

All participants need to submit the following:

First fill out the entry form with the required information and then answer the three questions by typing within the form.

  • Name
  • Age
  • Occupation
  • Address
  • Verifiable email address
  • Telephone number
  • Topic "Every Woman Contest"
  • Make sure all the boxes are checked

Criteria

2. You need to answer:

a) How does it feel to be a woman in the 21st century?

b) What distinguishes you from other women?

c) How do you celebrate your success and the success of others?

Answer each question separately using paragraphs.

Use a maximum of 200 words for the three questions. (200 word limit in all).

1. Make your answers interesting. Your answers "must" be your original unpublished work.

2. Write in plain English and follow the rules of the English grammar.

3. Please proof read and edit before submission.

4. Your entry must be PG13.

5. No sexual content, or contents that are deemed offensive in any form will be accepted.

6. The SPONSOR reserved the option to refuse ANY entry that doesnot follow the guidelines.

Contest Writing Rubric

Points

1= Poor (39-0) 2= moderately poor (59-40) Improving 3= (79-60) Very Good 4= (89-80)

5= Advance (100-90)

1. Contestant answers the questions using originality of thoughts, and write in a clear and interesting manner (1 - 5).

2. Contestant uses a unique style in organizing information ( 1 - 5).

3. Contestant employs good grammar and demonstrates quality of work (1 - 5).

4. Contestant gives supporting ideas to writing. (1 - 5).

5. Contestant demonstrates an understanding of the questions asked and the criteria in answering the three questions (1 - 5).

Contestants can access the “Every Woman Contest” at http://everywomancontest.blogspot.com/. Entries are accepted from February 13th, 2007 until March 31, 2007. Annmarie Edwards will announce winners on the contest blog April 15th, 2007. At that time, all winners will receive a link where they can download their electronic prizes.

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First Prize Winners

1. 10 First prize winners

a) Ten first prize winners will receive a 5” by 7” print (acrylic medium) worthy of framing of the painting that inspired the “Every Woman” Contest, a $19.99 value. From http://www.rubbleshealingart.com/ and http://www.ariaresearchgroup.com/
Annmarie Edwards author of 50 Ways to Maximize Your Potential is the painter of the "Every Women" portrait.

A 3 days 2 nights Hotel Accommodations Vacation Certificate for two in Mexico or one of 26 U.S. destinations (value up to $400.00), not including airfare and other redeemable charges. http://www.ariatrainingonline.com/

50 Ways to Maximize Your Potential e-book a $14.95 value From http://www.ariaresearchgroup.com

2) 50 first runner-ups

* So You Want to Be a Professional Speaker? A content driven e-Book written by award-winning speaker and bestselling author, Lori Giovannoni ($19.00 Value) From http://www.lorigiovannoni.com/
* A 6 weeks Journaling e-course value $299.00 from Aria Research Group.com

* A Mary Kay Gift Certificate from Ruby Duncan value up to $15.00 for beauty consultation or to be used towards product purchase. From http://www.marykay.com/rduncan124

* A 3 days 2 nights Hotel Accommodations Vacation Certificate for two in Mexico or one of 26 U.S. destinations (value up to $400.00), not including airfare and other redeemable charges. http://www.ariatrainingonline.com/

3) 25 Second place

* 25 Second place winners will receive an e-book Jen-zen & The One Shoe Diaries™ is a digital Cinderella story filled with love, lost shoes and whimsy by Julie Shapiro from http://www.julieannshapiro.com/

* Website Content Critique from Heather Burns-Demelo $50.00 value Proseghost: "When your Words Matter Most" from proseghost@yahoo.com

* STREET SMARTS EMARKETING: Tips Guaranteed to Jump Start Your Internet Presence to Put You Miles Ahead of the Competition! By Kathleen Gage (Value $19.00) From http://www.streetsmartsmarketing.com/

4) 10 third place winners

d) 10 Third place winners will receive:
Health Care-toons Calendar -- 365 Ways to Feel Great and Uplift Others, Undated, desk-top, 366 pages, 4th Edition by Jeff Haebig, Ph.D. and Ed Fischer, cartoonist from http://brainboogie.com/BBProductBooks.htm $10.95 value

* A collection of short stories from Julie Shapiro
http://www.gotdot.com/ and http://www.julieannshapiro.com/ Value $19.99

5) Consolation prizes for all registered participants who did not win a prize in the 4 established category.

All registered contestants will receive:

1. An Every Woman Contest Participant Certificate ($10.99) value. From http://www.ariaresearchgroup.com

2. "Every Woman's" Newsletter
Bringing contestants news on the contest. ($29.99 value) From http://ariaresearchgroup.com/

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All prizes are final.

All contestants have an equal chance to win a prize in one of the categorizes.

No purchase is necessary to enter the contest.

General

All contestants will be notified of the winners by the email that is provided on the entry form at the event site. In the event if a prize is forfeited no other prizes will be awarded. It is the responsibility of all winners to retrieve their prizes as soon as possible. By entering this contest contestant grants permission to sponsor and its affiliates to use name and materials submitted to the contest for purposes of publicity, promotion and advertising without further compensation to the contestant unless prohibited by law. Additionally, contestants agree to be bound by the contest official rules and guidelines. The decision of the judges will be final.

All registered contestant entry that follow the contest rules and guidelines will be published on the "Every Woman" Contest Blog for other contestants to comment.

Limitation and Liability

This contest begins February 13th, 2007 and ends March 31, 2007. By entering this contest participants release Aria Research Group, employees, affiliates, insurers and agents from any liability whatsoever for damages, loss or injury resulting from entering this contest or acceptance or use of any prizes associated with the contest. All Federal laws apply.

Aria Research Group reserved the right to cancel this contest due to unforeseeable problems.

Publicity Release

Participants give Aria Research Group without any obligation to use participants name and information submitted to publish said information on website, ezine, "Every Woman" blog, newsletter or report for education and promotional purposes.

Sponsor will not share, rent or sell contestants name. Information collected will be shared to provide participant with updates on the contest, further contest and other communication. Contestant has the right to unsubscribe using the unsubscribe link in your email.

Winners List will be published on The "Every Woman" Blog http://everywomancontest.blogspot.com/

Sponsor: Annmarie Edwards

Aria Research Group

74 Ridge Brook Drive

Weaverville, NC 28787

Copyright (c) 2007 Annmarie Edwards. All rights reserved.

Welcome to Annmarie Edwards "Every Woman Contest"


Your chance to become "F A M O U S" and win great prizes.

"The inspiration for the Every Woman Contest came to me one night as I was preparing for bed. The image of a woman appeared to me in the bedroom curtain, and I painted her the next day. This empowering image made me wanted to find out more about other women’s images of empowerment."

The Every Woman contest is open to all women 18 years of age and older who are residents of the United States. Entry deadline is February 28, 2007.

Hurry! submit your entry now!

* Contest Rules

* Registration Entry form

* Judges Volunteer form

* Prizes

* F A Q's

* Press Release

Saturday, February 3, 2007

The Every Woman Contest


"Every Woman"




This "Every Woman" painting is the inspiration behind the contest.



Throughout time women have been known as the nurturers, the care givers, the anchor of family and home. These same traits follow women in business and throughout all facets of their life.



Is it any wonder that the very planet we inhabit we call – Mother Earth? Or that a ship or a car takes on the female persona. Through it all a woman is there guiding us and being the beacon of our hopes and dreams. This is the "Every Woman." She is your mother, teacher, neighbor, friend, sister, co-worker and so much more.



The Every Woman is everywhere you look. You may even recognize her in the mirror.



Let's begin the journey now!





Enter the "Every Woman Contest." There are prizes for all contestants.