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The Ophelia Project® National Movement Empowers Local Leaders
The Ophelia Project® is hosting Wo/Men With Vision in Chautauqua, New York, February 9-11, 2007. The semi-annual event is the first step to establishing a The Ophelia Project® in your area. Men and women who currently serve youth or are concerned about social climates in their... - January 03, 2007 - The Ophelia Project
WorldVitalRecords.com Ranks Sixteenth Among the Top Genealogy Sites
WorldVitalRecords.com has moved up in the rankings to become the sixteenth top online genealogy site. “A few short months ago we weren’t even listed in the genealogy space, and now we are in the top 20. Our current trends will put us among the top ten, as we continue what we are... - December 15, 2006 - World Vital Records, Inc.
PR.com Interviews R&B Singer and Actor Tyrese Gibson and Acclaimed Film Director John Singleton
PR.com’s Senior Editor, Allison Kugel, interviews Tyrese about his transition from R&B music into rap and hip hop and then chats with both Tyrese and director John Singleton about Tyrese’s film career. - December 12, 2006 - PR.com
‘Tis the Season to Do Favors
Twist on Gift Exchanges Offers a Struggling Family a Merry Christmas - December 12, 2006 - Favorlist.com
Computing Solutions Group (a Winston-Salem NC Based IT Services Firm) Has Become a Partner of World Community Grid
Computing Solutions Group (a Winston-Salem NC based IT services firm) has become a partner of World Community Grid, joining the IBM Corporation and a group of more than 265 companies, associations, foundations, nonprofits and academic institutions. Computing Solutions Group is encouraging its employees and members of the community to contribute their idle PC time to assist humanitarian research by joining World Community Grid. - December 11, 2006 - Computing Solutions Group, Inc.
FindBuffalo.com Web Portal Launched to Build Community Online
Buffalo, Minnesota residents have a new interactive source online for local news, information, business listings and more. FindBuffalo.com was launched on December 6th, 2006 with the goal of building community online through a web portal for local residents, businesses and... - December 11, 2006 - FindBuffalo.com
Jacksonville, FL Author’s Book of Mystery, Sci-Fi, & Humor Translated into German
A collection of mystery, science fiction, and humor called Time Adjusters and Other Stories by Bill Ectric, (iUniverse, 2005), has been translated into German by Hamburg artist Erni Bär. - December 06, 2006 - Bill Ectric
NewYorkYak.com Launches Web Site with Most Comprehensive Listing of Spoken Word Events in New York
NewYorkYak.com is a Web Site dedicated to listing spoken word events in New York City. It draws from events listings at over 200 venues and offers the most comprehensive listing anywhere of lectures, readings, roundtables and other spoken events in New York City. - December 04, 2006 - NewYorkYak.com
Denver PR Consultant Maggie Holben Quoted in Rocky Mountain News Regarding Rep. Tom Tancredo’s Media Relations Tactics
Rocky Mountain News Washington Bureau Chief Michael Sprengelmeyer interviewed and quoted Maggie Chamberlin Holben, owner of Lakewood-based Absolutely Public Relations, regarding the PR/media relations tactics of Colorado Congressman Tom Tancredo. The article ran Friday, December 1, 2006, and was... - December 03, 2006 - Absolutely Public Relations
World Vision Relocates Staff from Malakal as Fighting Breaks Out in Southern Sudan
World Vision has temporarily relocated 17 international staff from Malakal and surrounding areas to other locations in Southern Sudan. “Gun shots were heard from both sides, and people were running from all sides,” said a World Vision staff member who had to take cover during the fighting. In total, 120 humanitarian staff have left due to conflict in the Upper Nile area. - December 02, 2006 - World Vision US
Missing Adults Map Launched by Ekamtech
Ekamtech (www.ekamtech.com), a search engine marketing and web design company, has released Missing Adults Map (www.missingadultsmap.com). Using National Center for Missing Adults (NCMA) data and Google's mapping technologies, Missing Adults Map plots the home cities of missing adults, their pictures, and other useful information that could lead to their return home. - October 31, 2006 - Ekamtech
Murder Axe Used in Iowa’s Worst Mass Homicide to be Donated to Historical Society on Halloween Night - Crime is as Intriguing as the Black Dahlia
America's Greatest Unsolved Mystery Took Place in the Iowa Heartland. - October 29, 2006 - Fourth Wall Films
Raven Manocchio Named To ACTUS Board Of Directors
Charitable Organization Adds Stop Studios Business Director to Board. - September 07, 2006 - Stop Studios
Little People Online Social Network Launches
LPFriends.com is a free online social network for all types of little people and their friends. With features such as blogging, forums, live chat, dating, personal web pages, groups, events calendar and much more. LPFriends.com is sure to make your favorites list. With the entire site being... - August 16, 2006 - Graydian Technology and Design
Engaging White Men in Diversity Initiatives Has Become an Essential Component to Successful Diversity Efforts
In many firms and companies today the terms “diversity” and “white men” are often practiced as an oxymoron, offering something for everyone but white men. As a result, white men in corporate America often report feeling that they have been largely excluded from diversity... - July 28, 2006 - wmfdp, llc
OneTravel.com Announces Sponsorship of KLAC-AM 570 Sports Radio
OneTravel.com, a leading provider of competitively priced air, hotel and car travel services announces sponsorship of Los Angeles based KLAC-AM 570 Sports radio’s “Christmas in July” charity event. In support of its sponsorship commitment OneTravel.com will be complimenting one... - July 27, 2006 - OneTravel, Inc.
Wohl Optics Organizes an Event to Encourage those from Warminster to Donate Used Glasses and Sunglasses to Soldiers
A family with three generations having served in the armed forces ask for community's support in helping to donate eyeglass frames and sunglasses to todays soliders. - July 27, 2006 - Wohl Optics
One Millionaire Every One Hundred Days
What would you do to help others if you had one million dollars? Your answer to that question could determine whether you are America’s newest millionaire from yourmilliondollaressay.com. It’s the brainchild of Birmingham, Alabama businesswoman Etta Allen, who according to... - July 27, 2006 - YourMillionDollarEssay.com
PR.com Interviews Michael Lombardi, One of the Stars of FX’s Controversial Dramedy Created by Denis Leary, Rescue Me
PR.com’s Senior Editor, Allison Kugel, comes up with another compelling and bold interview with Michael Lombardi from FX’s “Rescue Me,” about FDNY Firefighters. - July 05, 2006 - PR.com
NRC Presents the 10th Annual Nigerian Reunion Event and the Nigerian Stock Exchange Road show
The Nigerian Reunion Corporation (NRC) is proud to present the 10th Annual Nigerian Reunion taking place in the City of Atlanta, GA from June 30th to July 4th, 2006. This year, they are revisiting the birthplace of the Nigerian reunion movement and want you to be a part of this. The focus this... - June 25, 2006 - NRC Group, Inc
Muslim Community Center Announces Expansion and Fundraising Dinner
Construction of M E C Masjid has finally begun in full swing and Community has mobilized to raise the funds to finish the project in record time and to earn perpetual reward, said Afzal Sodagar - Chairperson, Media Relations and event coordinator. The fundraising dinner will be Insha... - June 10, 2006 - Muslim Community Center
What the Federal Government Must Do to End Poverty
Articles by prominent policy experts and specialists in poverty law analyze the factors keeping persons in poverty and offer solutions for the federal government to apply to eliminate poverty. - June 02, 2006 - Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law
Speech Club Votes to Meet Over the Summer
Speech group will continue meetings in the summer and welcomes new memebers. - June 01, 2006 - Entrepreneurial Speakers Toastmasters Club
Gut Instincts-Based LikeAbility Quiz Improves Daily Interactions
Free new Likeability Quiz provides sometimes surprising insights into how our instinctual reactions build or bust trust. Quiz was created by an Emmy-winning former NBC and Wall Street Journal reporter who’s spent the past decade translating behavioral research into practical ways to communicate to connect, not conflict. - May 22, 2006 - Say it Better Center, LLC
Where Will Disaster Strike this Year?
Last year was the most expensive weather related disaster in American history. If your home were a pile of rubble, imagine how difficult it would be to complete an accurate accounting of your assets. Ellul Enterprises created Family Registry as an easy to use how-to manual that can help safeguard your essential records. - May 05, 2006 - Ellul Enterprises, Inc.
Culturepoint Europe Foundation Working to Show the Richness of Cultural Diversity
The Culturepoint Europe Foundation begins its work as the “starting point” of a European network. Individuals and organisations working together to create a Europe encouraging a culture-rich society embracing cultural diversity by means of benefits, media shows, competitions, magazines and e-bulletins. - April 24, 2006 - Culturepoint Europe Foundation
World Fair Trade Day: Not a Hallmark Holiday
If you haven’t heard of World Fair Trade Day, you aren’t alone. Held on the second Saturday of May, this is a day dedicated to raising awareness about fair trade. Fair trade is the alternative to the inequities of conventional trade between developed and developing countries, ensuring the producers receive a living wage and work in safe conditions. - April 21, 2006 - MarketPlace: Handwork of India
Jim Thompson & Company Publishes Disaster Restoration Case Studies on Web
Jim Thompson & Company, Inc., a leading supplier of disaster restoration services has today announced that it has successfully published a series of case studies related to disaster restoration projects on http://www.DisasterJim.com - April 19, 2006 - Jim Thompson & Company, Inc.
MMEC Group Launches Foundation to Show the Richness of Cultural Diversity
‘Colour-blind’ Media Movement of European Cultures (MMEC) Group offers opportunities to learn about, meet and educate other cultures working as a platform for racial harmony in Europe. - April 14, 2006 - MMEC Group
National End to Sexual Violence Day
Business woman joins thousands of others to honor National End To Sexual Violence Day. All survivors of sexual violence, their friends and loved ones and anyone wishing to raise awareness or show support are encouraged to wear shirts displaying messages against sexual violence or teal shirts-- the color which represents sexual assault awareness. - April 07, 2006 - BlueRio Strategies
Community Journaling Online – Northboard V. 2.0 Let’s the People Decide
Traverse City Michigan based web design firm, colossalFirm and BrightBridge Studios, developers of Northboard.net, a web based community classified board and digital journal, announced a major upgrade allowing any community in the United States to create its own local version of the service with a single click. - March 07, 2006 - Northboard.net
Priority Networks has Won the Diversity Recognition Award from the Southern Nevada Human Resource Association
Priority's commitment to diversity gets recognition from the Southern Nevada Human Resources Association. - February 10, 2006 - Priority Networks, Inc.
Have a Heart on Valentine’s Day with Fair Trade Gifts
Buying products that guarantee that the people who made them receive a fair wage and work in safe conditions adds a new level of meaning to gifts. One of the best parts of giving a fair trade gift is that there is always a story to go along with the present, whether it is a necklace from Kenya or a scarf from India. - February 08, 2006 - MarketPlace: Handwork of India
PR.com Publishes an Exclusive Interview with TV Talk Show Host Montel Williams
Allison Kugel, Senior Editor of PR.com speaks with Montel Williams for an in-depth interview now published on PR.com in the Articles section of the site. - January 25, 2006 - PR.com
Fair Trade at the Chicago Gift & Home Market
MarketPlace: Handwork of India will be featuring their fair trade apparel and home décor items at the annual Chicago Gift and Home Market at the Merchandise Mart January 21-24. - January 18, 2006 - MarketPlace: Handwork of India
Package Testing Lab DDL Urges Co’s To Contribute to Hurricane Relief Effort - DDL HR Director Shares Personal Hurricane Katrina Experience
Package Testing Lab DDL is urging companies nationwide to contribute to the Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts and is performing its own drive to raise funds. - September 22, 2005 - DDL Inc.
Solo Para Niños - Making Life Easier
Internet users in Barcelona, Spain, woke up this morning to discover a new and exciting specialised search engine and directory available for them to use, called SPN Solo para niños. Without the full financial resources available to the "big boys" in the market, this growing... - July 26, 2005 - Solo Para Niños SL