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The Fifth Annual International Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Summit will convene at the Delegates Dining Room at the United Nations in New York City on Friday, November 15th, followed by Health and Fitness Day at the Mercedes Club on Saturday November 16th.

The Wed Summit ignites women leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs to initiate startups, drive economic expansion, and advance communities worldwide. The movement accelerates and educates the world on the importance of why it is pivotal to empower women in business globally. Wed convenes business leaders, change makers, government officials and civil society to collaborate and find solutions in critical areas of entrepreneurship ecosystems, education and policy creation to empower women in business. Wed is celebrated at the United Nations and in 144 countries and 65 universities/colleges internationally. When women are elevated financially, communities, states, and countries prosper – this builds a global blueprint to alleviate and eradicate poverty.

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This month, Helen Woodward Animal Center will once again unite with animal welfare proponents and organizations worldwide for the 5th Annual Remember Me Thursday.

Honored on the fourth Thursday of September, the campaign asks pet lovers and animal rescue groups to create an unstoppable, integrated voice advocating for homeless pets to live in forever homes, not die waiting for them. Grassroots candle-lighting ceremonies and a global avalanche of social media buzz will shine a light on the millions of animals still awaiting adoption and encourage communities to opt to adopt and reduce the millions of homeless pets euthanized each year. As in previous years, some very big names are stepping forward to lend their support to the cause, including Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress, Kristin Chenoweth, who has been named the 2017 Official Spokesperson for the campaign. Helen Woodward Animal Center encourages the world to join with these philanthropic celebrities and...

Fred amp Adele Astaire Awards Producer Patricia Watt, The Douglas Watt Family Fund for the Performing Arts, amp art consultant Julie Keyes hosted a kickoff cocktail reception for the committees and sponsors of the 30th Fred amp Adele Astaire Awards Gala at the theater district's Remi Restaurant. Astaire Awards Associate Producer Carolyn Kendall Buchter and Alix Michel, the Co-Chairs of the 30th Anniversary Awards Gala were also on hand to welcome guests that included such theater world glitterati as 5 time Astaire Award winner Susan Stroman, producers Emanuel Azenberg, Wendy Federman and Dan Whitten, Sdc Executive Director Laura Penn, Lee Roy Reams, Bruce Michael, NYC Dance Alliance Executive Director Joe Lanteri, J. Elaine MarcosPriscilla Queen of the Desert, Kearann Giovanni Hugh Jackman Back to Broadway, Meggie Cansler Wicked, Rob Ashford How to Succeed..., actresses Sondra Lee, Sarah Bierstock, Cassandra Seidenfeld Lyster amp Jacquelin Murphy. Also lending their support for the 30th...

A number of stars will be out-and-about for a special doggy charity fashion show later this month.

Maria Sansone, Wendy Diamond, Lisa Oz, Nanette Lepore, Catherine Melandrino, Olivia Corwin, Narcisso Rodriguez, Sonja Tremont Morgan, Sara Gore, Tinsley Mortimer, Peter Davis, Wendy Lerman, Ramona Singer, Marc Bouwer, Maggie Norris, Chris March, Adam Lippes, Wes Wang, Jennifer Jablow, Jordan Lippner, Rob Shuter, Jimmy Floyd, David Meisel, Natalie Morales, LuAnn de Lesseps and their stylish dogs will take part in Animal Fair Media’s 11th Annual Benefiting The Humane Society. At this Paws for Style fashion show, doggy parents can celebrate with their pet, raise money for animal rescue, and go home with their tails wagging. Of course there will also be dogs up for adoption!

At this year’s must-attend benefit, doggies and their parents are taking over the catwalk yet again for the 11th Annual Paws for Style fashion show on...

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It’s not often that you canget one holiday present that would appeal to everyone from your grandfather toyour teenage daughter. But Animal Fair magazine and Kibbles ‘n Bits have justthe thing — and it helps local animal rescues across the country, too.

No, we’re not talking abouta fluffy new puppy — you’re actually not supposed to give a pet as a present, just so you know. We’re talking about the 2011 Animal Fair Calendar. Grandpa will love the photo of Betty White snuggling up with a pooch and oddsare there’s a teen girl in your house who’ll swoon over this shot of JustinBieber with his papillion pup Sam. Jane Lynch, Kristin Chenoweth, Jessica Bieland Josh Groban are among the stars featured and each shares info on theirfavorite animal charities — so you can spread the good cheer in the New Year.

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While you're out shopping in stores today, you could see some of the talent from cancelled TV shows. Others may be hard at work on shows like 90210, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Samantha Who?, and Damages. Those keeping busy include William H. Macy (Sports Night), Rob Thomas, Ken Marino and Ryan Hansen (Veronica Mars), Martin Starr (Freaks and Geeks), Adam Scott (Tell Me You Love Me), Jane Lynch (Help Me Help You), Lizzy Caplan (The Class), Kristin Chenoweth (Pushing Daisies), David E. Kelley (Boston Legal), Matt Lanter (Commander in Chief), Tracy Pollan (Family Ties), Marissa Jaret Winokur (Stacked), Barbara Eden (I Dream of Jeannie), Dean McDermott (Tori & Dean: Inn Love), Rena Sofer (Just Shoot Me!), Connor Trinneer (Star Trek: Enterprise), Timothy Olyphant (Deadwood), Billy Zane (Twin Peaks), Kevin Sorbo (Hercules: The Legendary Journeys), and Wendy Diamond (Greatest American Dog).

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Fur flew at a dog fashion show for charity when Lauren Conrad didn't stroll the catwalk as a celebrity dog walker, but her rep tells People that The Hills star met all of her obligations at the pet magazine-sponsored event. "Lauren just wanted to help the animals. She agreed to pose for the cover of the magazine, host the event, do press at the event and donate clothing, all of which she did. We are unaware of any other commitments. Lauren continues to support the Humane Society, as it is a wonderful organization," her rep says in an exclusive statement.

A few years ago, in a quandary about what to give the Love Interest for his birthday, I happened upon the best gift ever: A week at Camp Gone To The Dogs. Now you might say, what the hell is that? And I might say you are definitely not a dog person.

But if you are a dog person, have I got a show for you. It's like dog camp but done as a reality show, "Greatest American Dog."

Twelve people and their dogs live together in a place called the "Canine Academy," which is a giant mansion equipped with top-of-the-line doggy everything.

Pet lovers are happy to know that CBS is tossing them a treat this summer with their newest reality series that puts the spotlight on the ever-reliable man's best friend.  CBS' Greatest American Dog will pit 12 teams of dogs and owners in a competition that will test owners' skills in handling dogs.  The show will premiere on July 10 at 8:00pm, when pet lovers will get to see dogs of all shapes and sizes competing to grab the title of Greatest American Dog.

Read on to meet the cast of the reality competition, which will be hosted by zoologist and television personality, Jarod Miller.

Greatest American Dog will place 12 contenders and their pet dogs in one house, where they are to compete against each other in challenges which will be judged by Wendy Diamond, Allan Reznick and Victoria Stilwell.  Every week, a owner-dog team will be eliminated, and all challenges...