John Gartner was featured on CNN for his book The Hypomanic Edge, which explains the link between (a little) craziness and (a lot of) success in America. He explains in his, soon to be a best-selling book, what differentiates the movers and shakers and how their personality helped them to become extremely successful.

Virginia’s eight state-recognized Indian tribes will showcase the various cultures of American Indian nations during a two-day American Indian Intertribal Festival. Focusing on the contributions and cultures of Virginia Indians, the festival will highlight the similarities and differences among tribes throughout the state and visiting tribes from throughout the nation through dance, food, stories, arts and crafts, cultural demonstrations and historical information. This spectacular event was chaired and organized by Chief Kenneth Adams of the Upper Mattaponi Indian Tribe in Virginia.

Sandy Dumont, The Image Architect, is quoted as a reference in the article Dress Defying, describing how Wendy Vitter didn't look the part of political wives past as her husband apologized for his marital transgressions.

 

"Salute to America" spotlights the contributions of American Indians, and includes a Civil War encampment, and Jim Foote's portrayal of Long Islander Teddy Roosevelt.

This year marked the first time that an English county participated in the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. Amanda Cottrell, the former High Sheriff of Kent County, has been actively involved. Read more about her thoughts.

It’s an event that has been 204 years in the making — the anniversary of Meriwether Lewis’ last trip through Harpers Ferry on July 7 and 8, 1803, as he prepared for his grand voyage with the Corps of Discovery. Dick Cheatham portrays Meriwether Lewis as Harper’s Ferry marks a historical event. Read more…

Bill Barker portrays Thomas Jefferson on the steps at Independence Hall. The event included Mr. Jefferson reading  the Declaration of Independence to the sounds of the Philadelphia Pops.

Lady Yeardley, who was the wife of early Virginia governor Sir George Yeardley, was being portrayed by historical interpreter Cindy Warner on June 30 in Amherst.

"People listened to your ancestor because he had something to say," said Dennis Bigelow, historic interpreter in the article Ash Lawn, after Monroe by Liesel Nowak.

Can you imagine history on MTV? University of Richmond professor wants history on MTV: A University of Richmond professor would love to "ambush people with enlightenment." Read more about Dan Roberts.

Amanda Cottrell, Chairman of the Kent Tourism Alliance, talks about Kent's participation in this year's Smithsonian Folklife Festival taking place in Washington D.C. from June 27th to July 8th. Listen to the audio podcast on the United States Embassy web site.

Alan Watson is Chairman of Burson-Marsteller, Europe and a member of the Young & Rubicam Brands Partnership Board. He is also Chairman of CTN (Corporate Television Networks) which provides audiovisual and new media services for business worldwide. Read how he advises a number of local and international companies on their communication strategies.

In Sunglasses buyer's guide: Shape, color & details you may read about Sandy Dumont’s advice on picking the right sunglasses. As The Image Architect, Sandy Dumont focuses on appearance, presence and perception. Read the complete article.

Ellen LeCompte has more than 20 years experience in the travel industry. She has been recognized by Travel + Leisure magazine as the top London travel specialist in the nation 3 years running. Read about Ellen’s work.

Read how Dan Roberts' popular "A Moment in Time" history spots are used to help lure businesses into certain regions. From history lessons, to personalized gifts to business commercials, Roberts knows the business of history.

Richmond Human Resource Management Association will have Lynn Jacob with the Law offices of Williams Mullen. Topic: "Dealing with Hostile Workplace Environments" present.

Jamestown's 400th Anniversary special to air on CBS. The nationally syndicated program, hosted by CBS news anchor Russ Mitchell, will be seen at 5 p.m. Saturday on WTVR, Channel 6 in Richmond. Check your local listings to find out when the hour long show will be airing. Arnett & Associates speakers and historic interpreters were very active in the Jamestown 400th events and you may catch a glimpse of them.

Read Chuck Hansen’s article, Father still knows best: Holiday is a reminder of a dad's big shoes. Chuck discusses from his perspective, his dad always knew what he was doing, and he still does. Him - not so much.

Sandy Dumont's featured article, Casual Image Isn't Going to Attract Business To Area, focuses on professional attire, confidence, credibility and perceived stature. Read the complete article or find out more about The Image Architect.

Dan Roberts was the keynote speaker for the Pocahontas Family Festival and the event marking the unvieling of the mural on the side of the Glouster Library featuring the "Life and Legend of Pocahontas." Read more about the Pocahontas Family Festival or Dan Roberts internationally broadcast radio show A Moment in Time.

Beci Falkenberg talks with Marlysa Raye-Jacobus, the owner of Root & Shoots and Chef Jerry Traunfeld, author of "The Herbal Kitchen, Cooking with Fragrance and Flavor" about growing and cooking with herbs.