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News related to a variety of societal groups, including African Americans, children and youth, the Christian community, veterans, men and women. Learn about the companies that are marketing to these communities and the products and services specifically designed for them.
Legacy of Giving Continues-the Malina Girls Help Students with Autism in Their Community
The Malina daughters raise funds for The Victory Center for Autism and Behavioral Challenges, a not-for-profit school for children with Autism and Behavioral Challenges in North Miami, FL - December 09, 2009 - The Victory Center for Autism & Behavioral Challenges
Building Envelope Science Institute Holds Seminar for Defective Drywall in Gainesville, Florida
The Building Envelope Science Institute (BESI) has scheduled a second seminar for the Defective Drywall Inspection and Remediation certification. - December 09, 2009 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Combi® USA Launches SHUTTLE 33 Infant Car Seat
The SHUTTLE 33 is designed to accommodate infants up to 33 pounds and 33 inches. - December 09, 2009 - Combi USA
Third Wave Advertising Appoints Johanna Anderson Marketing Assistant
Third Wave Advertising, Central Georgia's most comprehensive advertising agency and internet marketing firm, announces the addition of Johanna Anderson as Marketing Assistant. Anderson, a Macon native, recently joined the Third Wave team after spending five years as a creative writer and project... - December 07, 2009 - Third Wave Digital
AmpleHarvest.org Site Now Helps the Hungry Find United Way 2-1-1 Resources
Connecting the Hungry with Local Food Assistance and Other Resources - December 05, 2009 - AmpleHarvest.org
Thinʞnao Helps Asian Market Look at Education in a New Light
The iPhone and iPod touch have taken the entire world by storm - but not only the English-speaking world. China Unicom expects 10% of its 3G subscribers to have an iPhone by 2012 and in the hyper-competitive Japanese market, the iPhone recently ranked as the top seller. - December 04, 2009 - Thinknao Software Limited
TimeWise, Inc. Launches New Kitchen Concierge Service
DISH with debbie, a new kitchen concierge service, offers members a hotline for practical cooking advice, simple meal ideas, menu planning, and more. - December 03, 2009 - TimeWise, Inc.
Insights with Host Hugh Downs Speaks with Donald Graham
Donald Graham was interviewed as part of a program for honoring DC CAP and will appear as Part of the Public Television Series. - December 03, 2009 - InsightsSeries
Lamorinda CERT and DART Announce February 2010 Training
Lamorinda CERT and DART announce the dates for their February Basic CERT Training. Participants will become disaster first responders, ready to assist local emergency responders in case of a disaster. CERT graduation is a requirement for participation in the Lamorinda DART training later this year. - December 03, 2009 - Lamorinda DART
Unemployed? Skillbound.com Wants to Help.
Skillbound.com wishes to invite the out of work to enter a competition to win control of a website called: whyyourfirmshouldhireme.com - December 02, 2009 - Skillbound.com
Replicon Co-CEO Named One of Canada's Most Powerful Women, Successively
Women's Executive Network honors Lakshmi Raj for her leadership, vision, and continued success in helping businesses optimize their operations with web-based time & expense tracking solutions. - December 01, 2009 - Replicon Inc
Rockville Creative Inc. Produces Video Content for Calypso St. Barth
Short Films Part of New Integrated Marketing Strategy for Luxury Retailer - December 01, 2009 - Rockville Pictures Inc.
Publish America Announces the Release of the Southern Gothic Novel "One Tin Soldier" by Phil Knight
This story is about a time in America that many of the generation that lived through it would as soon forget. It is unfortunate that if we as a society are not aware of our past, we are doomed to repeat that past over and over again. Many of the political and social views portrayed by the characters are based on the views of real people that lived in that era, not just in Alabama. The story just happens to be in a mythical county in Alabama. The story could have been anywhere in America. - November 30, 2009 - Phil Knight
Wrinkle System Introduces the Two Minute Wrinkle Drill
Wrinkle System, a respected wrinkle cream brand that makes a popular anti aging wrinkle cream, has recently launched a TRUE system of products. The Two Minute Wrinkle Drill is not only affordable, but highly effective. - November 30, 2009 - Scientific Skin Care
New Contact Button for Blogs that Hides Email & Shares Social Profiles Released by WikiWorldBook
Do you need a free Contact Button for your blog, so that spammers can’t harvest your email address? Do you also want to share all your VOIP, IM and social media profiles with your visitors? WikiWorldBook's new Contact Button enables bloggers to both hide their email address and share all... - November 27, 2009 - WikiWorldBook
Fun Shakers LLC Want to Shake Up Your Dinner Parties with Obama and Biden Salt and Pepper Shakers, Available Now
Obama and Biden have taken over the nation and now they are taking over your dinner table! Fun Shakers is now releasing its new product of salt and pepper shakers for the Christmas Season. Whether you party on the right, left or somewhere in between, this set will bring your party together! Coming soon the first lady collection with Michelle and Hillary. Sales exceeding expectations, only available at www.funshakers.com. Start collecting today. - November 25, 2009 - Funfriends
Businessman, P. Miller, Actor Mark Wahlberg, Reachback LA, and Onemilliongifts.org Feed Thousands of the Less Fortunate in LA for Thanksgiving
P. Miller, Mark Wahlberg, Reachback LA And OneMillionGifts.org Deliver Thousands of Thanksgiving Dinners in Los Angeles, CA. - November 25, 2009 - reach back la
Frank Lloyd Wright's Granddaughter Publishes Parents' Courtship Letters from the Great Depression
Frank Lloyd Wright’s youngest granddaughter, Elizabeth Catherine Wright, has just published the love letters her parents wrote during their courtship at the height of the Great Depression, 1932-1933. Dear Bob, Dear Betty: Love and Marriage During the Great Depression, tells a remarkable story... - November 25, 2009 - Elizabeth C Wright
Outsourced Paralegal Services LLC Adds Spanish Bilingual Staff to Service Bankruptcy Attorneys with Hispanic Clientele
Outsourced Paralegal Services LLC, a freelance paralegal company specializing in consumer chapter 7 & 13 bankruptcy, now provides services to attorneys and law firms with Hispanic/Spanish-speaking clientele. - November 24, 2009 - Outsourced Paralegal Services
Projects Abroad Pro - Qualified Volunteers in Action
Projects Abroad launch new initiative for skilled and qualified volunteers. - November 23, 2009 - Projects Abroad Pro
SuperTova.com Announces Its Launch as a 100% Free Jewish Internet Dating Site
100% Free Jewish internet dating site that was developed for the community. - November 21, 2009 - supertova.com
Raise the Funny and Raise the Money- Comedian Starts Charity Auction Service
Comedian Wil Shriner launches a comedy auction campaign to help raise monies for charity. The actor/writer/producer/host who has been involved with dozens of charities over the years, decided to standup to help raise money, using humor to pry open people’s wallets and purses. “In these... - November 20, 2009 - Wil Shriner Prods Inc
Music Brings NuU Medspa and Merit School Together for Alegre Carnavale, 8th Annual Masquerade Ball
Merit School of Music of Chicago and NuU Medspa convened Saturday, November 14, 2009 for Alegre Carnaval, their 8th Annual Masquerade Ball that raise funds for school program. Merit School of Music provides excellent music education for children of all socioeconomic backgrounds. Alegre Carnaval... - November 19, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
The Levine Senior Center Holiday House at Cheval Opens December 5th, 2009 in Mint Hill, North Carolina
Cheval, located in beautiful Mint Hill, just outside of Charlotte, announced today, it will be hosting the first ever Holiday House from December 5th through December 20th, benefiting The Levine Senior Center. Decorated by renowned designer Tim Bagwell of T. Bagwell Interiors, the Holiday House... - November 19, 2009 - Cheval
Advanced Laser Clinics of Illinois Close Shop
Advanced Laser Clinics of Illinois have shut down all locations early this month. NuU Medspa is offering former clients of Advanced Laser Clinic clients free treatments of laser hair removal to soften the financial burden. NuU Medspa continues to satisfy their customers with excellent customer... - November 19, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
Paul S. Manning Pumps Up a Personalized Fitness, Health and Lodging Routine in Trendy Newport Rhode Island
Renaissance Fitness Studio and Wellness Center celebrates its opening of a beyond doubt distinctive opportunity. With fitness and health at the top of the scale, Renaissance Fitness owner, Paul S. Manning provides a matchless and diverse exercise routine by offering thirty minute intensive training... - November 19, 2009 - Renaissance Fitness Newport
Sweet New Children's Book from Katie Roser
A cute and sweet children's reader written and illustrated by Katie Roser just released on Amazon.com - November 19, 2009 - Katie Roser Artistic Services
Pastoral Counselor and Christian Living Author Reece Manley Gains Top Book Honors at Pacific Book Review
Pacific Book Review Named Pastoral Counselor and Christian living writer Reece Manley with its Book of the Month designation. - November 19, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC
SustainUS Agents of Change Awarded Grant to Send Youth Delegates to Copenhagen
Brighter Planet's Crowd-Powered Microgrant Program Helps Communities Fight Climate Change - November 18, 2009 - Brighter Planet
Native Washingtonian Wins Two Awards in The Hot Pepper Awards 2009
Monica Sanowar, owner of Sun Pony, Inc., a small Washington DC based company that manufactures three hot sauces as well as a gourmet jerk sauce won two awards in The Hot Pepper Awards 2009. - November 17, 2009 - Sun Pony, Inc.
San Francisco and Silicon Valley Clamor for Big Names and Big Ideas to Share, TEDx SF Gathering Sells Out in Just Ten Days and Adds Livestreaming
More than 300 people will descend upon the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park to attend TEDx SF’s sold out event. The event, centered on Creativity and Reinvention, sold out in record time. To accommodate the thousands interested in seeing the conference packed with big thinkers, TEDxSF has added a live web stream that will begin at 4:30 p.m. - November 16, 2009 - TEDxSF
The Latino Breakfast Club and Chicago Hope Academy Bridge the Gap
As part of the Chicago area participation in Global Entrepreneurship Week, The Latino Breakfast Club (LBC) and Chicago Hope Academy (Hope) present “Bridging the Gap.” On November 18th, 2009 at 3pm, the Senior Class of Hope and members of business communities around Chicago will come... - November 14, 2009 - Latino Breakfast Club
Ethan Allen CEO Supports Friends Forever Peace Initiatives in Israel
Mr. Farooq Kathwari the Chairman, President and CEO of Ethan Allen hosted a meeting with Israeli teen leaders that participated in the 2009 / 2010 Life Raft program. - November 14, 2009 - Friends Forever USA
Online Help for Interpreting Dreams
AskTheDreamExpert.com provides free resources for dream interpretation. - November 14, 2009 - The Idea Store Inc.
Soldiers at Fort Hood Experience Betrayal of the Worse. "There Are Four Actions Organizations Can Take to Thwart Attacks," Advantage SCI, El Segundo, CA.
“Preparedness plans need to be bullet-proof and developed through “round- the- clock” education of threats - plots, methods, intentions, motivation, and capabilities,” says Elsa Lee, counterterrorism expert, author, and CEO of Advantage SCI (www.advantagesci.com), a national security services firm operating in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. - November 13, 2009 - Advantage SCI
Andy Houck, Stay at Home Franchise Owner, Invited as Guest Speaker at the Alzheimer’s Association Training Event for Healthcare Professionals
Andy Houck, Stay at Home franchise owner, invited as guest speaker at the Alzheimer’s Association’s Eastern Tennessee Chapter’s spring training event, “Caring and Coping, Together we make a Difference,” sponsored by the East Tennessee Area Agency of Aging on November 12, 2009 at the First Baptist Church of Sevierville. - November 12, 2009 - Stay at Home
Invisalign Teen Now Great Alternative to Braces at Columbus Family Dental Center
Invisalign Teen now available from Dr. Laura Bracken at Columbus Family Dental Center, 901 Third St. Columbus, Indiana. Dr. Laura Bracken is offering 20% off Invisalign. - November 12, 2009 - Columbus Family Dental Center
Join MartiniInTheMorning.com for the Two Martini Lunch
Brad Chambers the star of the morning radio show MartiniInTheMorning.com will be broadcasting remotes from Lucy’s 51 in Toluca Lake on Wednesdays. The station broadcasts the Two Martini Lunch every Wednesday from 12:00 to 2:00pm in addition to Happy Hour on the second Wednesday of the month. - November 12, 2009 - Standard Media Group
What's Your Favorite Holiday Song?
The Internet radio station MartiniintheMorning.com is kicking off their annual Holiday Song Countdown Thanksgiving weekend. They are counting down the the Greatest Holiday Songs Ever Written by asking their listeners again to pick the Holiday songs they will be playing over Thanksgiving weekend. - November 12, 2009 - Standard Media Group
Thanksgiving Alternative Finds Support; Bigotry
New in-home living history alternative for Thanksgiving observances draws high praise, as well as bigoted resistance. The new holiday hobby is inclusive of historical cultural diversity, which some Americans are finding offensive. - November 12, 2009 - TIPS of Oregon / IdeasThanksgiving.com
NJ Garden Center Participates in Trees for Troops Weekend
A Garden Center is doing much more than providing fresh, fragrant Christmas Trees for your holiday enjoyment this year. Williams Nursery is part of a national effort called Trees for Troops which will provide more than 15,000 Real Christmas Trees to military families across the United States and overseas. - November 11, 2009 - Williams Nursery
Pacific Resort Aitutaki Wins More ‘Oscars’
Pacific Resort Aitutaki, Cook Islands has been voted the ‘World’s Leading Boutique Island Resort,” for the second year running at the World Travel Awards 2009 grand finals held in London on Sunday. - November 11, 2009 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Awards Recognise Te Manava Luxury Villas as ‘Australasia’s Leading Villas’
Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa (managed by Pacific Resort), Cook Islands has been voted “Australasia's Leading Villas” and “Cook Islands Leading Villas” at the World Travel Awards 2009 regional finals held in London on Saturday. - November 11, 2009 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Special Olympics Invites Supporters to 8th Annual Gala and Live Auction
Special Olympics Northern California will hold its 8th annual fundraising gala on Nov.13, 2009 at the Four Seasons Hotel in San Francisco. Presented by Chevron Corp., the Spirit of the Season gala will help raise money for sports equipment, training and competition in 2010. More than 13,000... - November 11, 2009 - Special Olympics Northern California
Invitation to Cover: NAIS People of Color and Student Diversity Leadership Conferences
Credentialed journalists are invited to cover the NAIS People of Color and Student Diversity Leadership Conferences, December 3-5, 2009, in Denver, CO. - November 11, 2009 - National Association of Independent Schools
Stringbeans Clothing Co. Launches Line of Pants for Tall, Slim Kids
Stringbeans Clothing Co. has created a line of pants for kids who are long and lean. When slim isn't slim enough, or when kids are growing up faster than they are growing out - Stringbeans has the answer. - November 11, 2009 - Stringbeans Clothing Co.
On Thanksgiving, be Thankful and Provide a Feast Best Suited for Pets – Pet Insurance Association Provides Advisory
Pets ingesting rich and fatty foods, chocolates, or other unsuitable or unintended items, can create a thankless holiday visiting the veterinary emergency hospital. - November 11, 2009 - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
Consul General of Israel to New England Reaches Out to Teen Leaders for Peace
Muslim and Jewish Teens Meet with Nadav Tamir to Discuss Peace in Israel - November 11, 2009 - Friends Forever USA
DIG Coaching Practice Presents "The Uncommon Path" with Author Mick Quinn
In an interview by Jeff Copper, host of Attention Talk Radio presented by DIG Coaching , author Mick Quinn will discuss concealed conditioning and will share his insights from his book "The Uncommon Path," Nov. 20, 2009. Public is invited to join in. - November 11, 2009 - DIG Coaching Practice LLC
Christianity Today Considers Content Offer from Advocate USA Publishing
Advocate USA Publishing has offered Reece Manley's Spirit Thinking: Your 30 Day Guide to Enlightenment to Christianity Today for series reprint of material. Cash strapped, Christianity Today recently laid off 31 workers and seeks new sources of material. - November 10, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC