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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.
“The World's Biggest-Ever Diamond is Old news,” Says Adam Night, Spectra Bingo's Marketing Director
Everyone nowadays is talking about the mining firm that has claimed to have discovered the world's biggest-ever diamond. The giant gem is said to be about 7,000 carats—which would be twice the size of the Cullinan Diamond, centerpiece of the British crown jewels. Now Spectra Bingo is giving away diamonds in their Online Bingo promotion "£10,000 Diamond Ring Treasure." - September 08, 2007 - Spectra games
“Bobs and Lolo” Speak Out About Extreme Child Poverty
Canadian children's entertainers join musicians from ten countries to ask people to sponsor children. - September 07, 2007 - Worldview
Irish Rockers Connect with International Child Sponsorship Coalition
Kildare's Jekyl lends its rock/metal sound to help end extreme child poverty - September 06, 2007 - Worldview
Danskin Celebrates Its 125th Anniversary by Unveiling Limited Edition Luxury Collection and Free Give-Away Program
Iconix Brand Group (NASDAQ: ICON) announced today to commemorate the 125th anniversary of its Danskin® brand, it has unveiled the Heritage Collection, a limited edition line of iconic Danskin dancewear and activewear styles updated with luxury fabrics. Each design is a celebration of its... - September 05, 2007 - Danskin, Inc.
First Certified EmoTrance Training in North America to Take Place in New York City in November
Training in EmoTrance, the leading edge in Energy Psychology, has until now, been available only in Europe. In November, EmoTranceUSA is sponsoring the First Certified EmoTrance Training in the US, for Self Help and for the Professional Practitioner. - September 05, 2007 - EmoTrance USA
Hola! Language Center Offers free Spanish Trial Classes for Preschoolers and Moms
Preparing Children to Succeed in a Multicultural World - September 01, 2007 - Hola The Language & Learning Center
Moon Costumes Has Expanded Its Line of Anime Character Costumes to Include Sixteen Children's Styles in Two Sizes
Moon Costumes has expanded it's line of Anime character costumes to include sixteen children's styles in two sizes. This is the first time a full selection of children's cosplay styles are being mass produced and distributed in the US. This year's limited release of children's costumes are... - September 01, 2007 - Moon Costumes
Cesidian Root Starts New Country of Independent Long Island (ILI)
The Cesidian Root, an alternative and intercontinental Internet, announced that it has started the new country project of Independent Long Island (ILI) with a working .ILI Top-Level Domain (TLD). - August 31, 2007 - Independent Long Island
Ashok Kumar Thakur, an Executive Director for the IASA Foundation, Has Been Selected for Inclusion Into the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry
Ashok Kumar Thakur, an executive director for the IASA Foundation, has been selected for inclusion into the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. Ashok has a Masters Degree in Law from Delhi University in India. As an executive director, Ashok acts as both manager and director with full... - August 31, 2007 - Princeton Premier
Princeton Premier Selects Jorge Haynes as Its Newest Member of the Exclusive 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry
Princeton Premier selects Jorge Haynes as its newest member of the exclusive 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. Jorge, director of external relations for California State University has been in that capacity for over six years. Jorge promotes diversity for underrepresented minorities and works... - August 30, 2007 - Princeton Premier
LifeAfter50.com Announces New Dental Program and Enhanced Website
Visitors to LifeAfter50.com can now link directly to more than 30 dental plans offering from 10% to 60% discounts on most dental procedures including checkups, cleanings, crowns, root canals, dentures, oral surgery and even cosmetic dentistry on select plans. - August 29, 2007 - Southland Publishing, INC.
Jennifer Kathleen Johnson, an Executive Director for Seattle Debate Foundation, Has Been Selected for Inclusion Into the Princeton Premier Registry
Jennifer Kathleen Johnson, an executive director for Seattle Debate Foundation, has been selected for inclusion into the Princeton Premier Registry. As executive director, Jennifer empowers students to strive for academic achievement through debate. Jennifer is a member of the Hip Hop Congress and... - August 29, 2007 - Princeton Premier
Italian Singer/Songwriter Joins Worldview Coalition
Award winning artist, Roberto Bignoli, speaks out against child poverty - August 29, 2007 - Worldview
On September 11, It Will be Six Years Since the Attack on the Twin Towers. We Promised We Would Not Forget Them.
On September 11, it will be six years since the attack on the twin towers. Many of the rescue workers who survived, continue to deal with medical issues. “We promised we would not forget them.” - August 28, 2007 - MYSafety Mark
A Triumvirate of African-American Ad Firms Bands Together to Win Lexus Account
Two branding firms (Push Creative and Walton Isaacson) and a media buying company (Unity Media) secured a multimillion-dollar contract to promote and advertise Lexus luxury vehicles to the African American Market. - August 28, 2007 - Push Creative
Award Winning Gospel Artist Speaks Out Against Child Poverty
Australia's Deb Fung lends her voice to international child sponsorship coalition - August 28, 2007 - Worldview
Kids At Heart Photography Grants First Franchise in the State of California
Kids At Heart Photography has struck gold in the state of California. Kids At Heart Photography grants first franchise in the state of California. Kids At Heart offers photography services to daycare/preschools, elementary/middle schools, youth sports leagues, dance and camp photography. - August 22, 2007 - Kids At Heart Photography
Kristen Herring Crowned Miss Black Tennessee 2007
The 2007 Miss Black Tennessee Pageant Organization crowns Vanderbilt student Kristen Herring during a remarkable celebration hosted by TV star Omarosa. - August 21, 2007 - Miss Black Tennessee Scholarship Organization
"UnEarthing Kindness" Grassroots Initiative Pledges Aid to Peru Quake Victims
Geology T-Shirt Web Shop Issues Challenge to Fellow Small Businesses to Aid Relief Effort - August 19, 2007 - Rotem Design Studio / Rotem Gear
The Beautiful Lift Announces Its New Product That Gives Women an Immediate Breast Lift Without Surgery
The technique used in the application of this product combined with the shape of the adhesive make Beautiful Lift ® uniquely different from any other product of its kind in the market. - August 18, 2007 - Beautiful Lift
Australian Rock Band Headlines for Child Poverty Coalition
Melbourne's Antiskeptic chosen to front the international launch of Worldview - August 18, 2007 - Worldview
Nude Geezers Weenie Roast Launches Funny Calendar
Thirteen men over sixty in Madrid, New Mexico, have bared all to expose the truth about this former old west ghost town turned hippie haven. They insist that the setting for Disney's movie, Wild Hogs, is neither cute nor bland. Their calendar debuts on September 1 with a free Nude Geezer Weenie Roast and signing party. The men are a veteran fighter pilot, a cowboy, a doctor, a retired stock exchange floor trader, a lawyer, a miner, a biological consultant, an impresario, an engineer and others. - August 17, 2007 - Geezers-Illustrated
Fundraising without Fundraising
An international volunteer movement raises money for charity without accepting donations. - August 09, 2007 - Worldview
International Coalition Seeks Child Sponsorship Stories
Volunteer movement based in Canada collects child sponsorship stories from around the world. - August 09, 2007 - Worldview
Consumers to Determine Who and What Gets Rated Next by TheRatingsGuy.com™
Consumers win when search engines fail: New company helps consumers find the best Website sooner with TheRatingsGuy.com. Launched in April, consumer website rates quality of other sites in popular lifestyle categories, with less than 3% making the grade. - August 07, 2007 - The Ratings Guy
The Silent Killer in Your Backyard
Tragically High Number of Child Drownings This Year Has Prompted Authorities to Increase Awareness of Safety Precautions in or Around Swimming Pools - August 05, 2007 - The Appleman Group
StoryofMyLife.com Launches - Be Remembered Forever for $1
Eravita, Inc announces the launch of storyofmylife.com to offer users a place to create a multi-media personal life Story that will be stored forever. A separate 501(c)(3) non-profit called the Story of My Life Foundation has also been established with the mission of keeping the stories maintained... - August 04, 2007 - Eravita, Inc.
South African Band Joins Canadian Coalition
South African Band, Jam On Tuesday, joins forces with musicians from around the world to fight child poverty. - August 03, 2007 - Worldview
File Small Claims Online with LegalWebMD.com
Small Claims filing is easier then before. The firm of LegalWebMD.com has launched a new site engineered for common legal services such as small claims filings. The firm offers complete small claims assistance to clients nationwide. The firm will prepare, file and serve your small claims complaint. - August 01, 2007 - LegalWebMD.com
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and Global Software Applications Introduce Missing Children Screensaver
Rotating Updated Missing Child Pictures When the Computer is Idle - August 01, 2007 - Global Software Applications
The All New Litup.com Has Arrived
The new Litup.com is now here. There are many of the features you have always had but now you have a lot more. Create your own profile page www.litup.com/yourusername. Add Friends and organize them. Going a Group or create a group. Sell your stuff or post job offers in the classified section. Create your own quiz and even post events. - July 28, 2007 - Cox, Davis and Simpson LLC
End Malaria – Blue Ribbon Clubs Initiated by Indian Leader with Educational Goals, Partnerships and Empowering Messages
Malaria Foundation International (MFI) embraces End Malaria - Blue Ribbon Clubs initiated in India. - July 14, 2007 - Malaria Foundation International
RelocateTriangle.com Launches Weekly E-mail Newsletter for Newcomers
RelocateTriangle.com, a local blog offering practical and straightforward information for people who are moving or planning to move to the Triangle, has announced the launch of “This Week in the Triangle” a weekly e-mail newsletter. “This Week in the Triangle” will include... - July 09, 2007 - Relocate Triangle
32nd Anniversary of Nude Recreation Week Taking Off at Clothing Optional Resorts
Every year, Nude Recreation Week reminds people that you can escape the hum drum of boring chain hotel vacations. There are many fascinating and fun nude travel destinations around the world. Pack light and say goodbye to tan lines forever. - July 08, 2007 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
Tualatin Chamber of Commerce Announces the 57th Annual Tualatin Crawfish Festival
The Tualatin Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 57th Annual Tualatin Crawfish Festival will take place Friday, August 10 and Saturday, August 11, 2007. The theme for the 2007 festival is “Lights…Camera…Crawfish” This theme will be utilized throughout the... - July 06, 2007 - Tualatin Chamber of Commerce
Supernatural Faith Call By Author
Kenneth Clifton (B.S. Religion, Liberty University) has written a book that challenges Christians to return to the powerful faith that Christianity was meant to be and leave behind the empty shell of a faith that we have accepted Christianity to be from the world's point of view. His new book, The Christian Superhero Training Guide, studies superheroes of the past in the Bible, current day believer superheroes, the arch foes they face, and much more. - July 03, 2007 - Kenneth Clifton
City of Hollywood to Present a Certificate of Recognition to 6 Year Old Musician Ethan Bortnick
Presentation of Certificate of Recognition to Ethan Bortnick, six year old musician, for his exceptional performances and for bringing recognition to the City of Hollywood. 5.00PM - July 3, 2007 - Hollywood, Florida - City Hall. - July 02, 2007 - Ethan Bortnick
ReZoom.com Chooses New York’s Love Our Children USA as A Better World Finalist
What if taking only a few minutes of your time could help raise $100,000 dollars for a local charity? - June 27, 2007 - Love Our Children USA
IndoMeet.Com Redefines the Idea of a Virtual Community
Connecting Indians in the US and beyond, IndoMeet.com redefines the notion of online communities. Different from every other Indian-oriented website, IndoMeet hosts a synergy of offerings, from an interactive social network to Indian-specific articles, to the latest in entertainment buzz. - June 25, 2007 - Indomeet.com
Online Volunteering: A Great Fit for Retired Alberta Woman
It was 2005 and retired Albertan Gail Drinnan couldn't find a local online volunteer opportunity that matched her skills and interests. Now two years later, Drinnan still continues to share her time and talents via the Internet to help Macdonald Youth Services (MYS), a charitable organization located 800 miles away in Winnipeg. A Podcast interview with Macdonald Youth Services' Online Volunteer Gail Drinnan reveals that Online Voluntering is a great fit for this retired Albertan. - June 23, 2007 - Macdonald Youth Services
The Roger Federer Story, Quest for Perfection Book to Debut June 25
The Roger Federer Story, Quest for Perfection is the first U.S.-published book on Roger Federer, the Swiss tennis champion who is regarded by some as the greatest player in the history of the sport. - June 19, 2007 - New Chapter Press
Marion Virginia Resident Evelyn Thompson Lawrence Honored in National Program Celebrating Inspirational Elders
Honoring the past and nurturing the future keeps retired schoolteacher busy. - June 18, 2007 - Pearlsong Press
5 Days, 5 Homeless Shelters, 3000 Pizza Slices
eyeBLINK's week-long Pizza for the Homeless project to feed over 1500 New Yorkers. Nonprofit multicultural arts company, eyeBLINK, (www.eyeblink.org) will donate 75 large pizzas per day to a different NYC shelter, every day for a week from June 18 - June 22. The over-arching idea is to show that you can have one good thought, regardless of where it originates, and, because humanity is basically good, people will jump on the bandwagon and that same good thought will become a firestorm of good. - June 17, 2007 - eyeBLINK
Virtual Pride Event Unites the Gay and Lesbian Community Across the Globe
The premiere online LGBT festival, Second Pride, is about to open its virtual gates for the fourth consecutive year offering a week long celebration of love, diversity & unity. The festival grounds, now comprised of 6 simulators (sims), will feature a variety of attractions throughout the week. - June 15, 2007 - Second Pride
Common Assisted Living Operational Problems Can be Eliminated with Service Minder™ by Eldermark
Operational violations listed in surveys by the Minnesota Department of Health can be corrected with the help of Service Minder software, designed specifically for assisted living facilities. - June 15, 2007 - Eldermark Software
Children's Book Written for Children on the Perils of Child Molestation
Mi-Leing teaches children, who have been victimized by sexual abuse (or have potential to become so), with an instructive story on how to break the silence, and bring an end to this wide-spread unspoken violation. The story is written in the manner of a fairy-tale, and in the style of Dr. Seuss. - June 14, 2007 - Mi-Leing
DirectBuy of Toronto North Celebrates 10 Years of Member Service
DirectBuy’s Markham showroom to host a celebration and charity auction for FightSMA, a charity fighting Spinal Muscular Atrophy. - June 14, 2007 - DirectBuy
The Top Seven Myths About Vacationing at Nudist Resorts
Vacationing at nudist resorts is the fastest growing segment of the travel industry. It is a booming niche market with over $400 million in annual revenues. A recent Roper poll showed 25% of American adults have gone skinny dipping. Maybe it is time you should too. Make your next vacation a fun one, go as bare as you dare. - June 13, 2007 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
New Top Kids Websites Named by The Ratings Guy
Quickly find trusted websites for kids, from learning to skills development, reading, games, fun facts and "how stuff works," combined with news and great stuff about animals and the outdoors. Summer computer time is an adventure with trusted sites selected by The RatingsGuy. - June 13, 2007 - The Ratings Guy
Search for Truth and Understanding Leads to New Book
Reginald W. Davis aims to answer the question, “With all the different thoughts, beliefs, religions, and sciences, how do you know what path to follow in order to find self-actualization and spiritual-fulfillment?” - June 12, 2007 - Rexology Press