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PSS Urology is Now on Academy Medical’s DoD DAPA Contract
Academy Medical announces that their vendor partner, PSS Urology has been added to their DoD DAPA contract. Through Academy Medical’s contract, PSS Urology will market their line of Urology Surgical Devices including their QuickFire Series(TM) Bipolar Electrodes, Cables & Instrument Sets,... - October 08, 2019 - Academy Medical
Teamscape Creates New "Amazing Race" Style Team Building Challenge
Teamscape Australia focuses on creating high-tech, engaging and innovative team building programs and experiences. Their latest team experience, the "High-Tech Amazing Race," combines technology with team work to create an experience like no other. - October 07, 2019 - Teamscape
Alleged Victim of Childhood Sexual Abuse Files Civil Lawsuit Against Brooklyn Friends School
Allegedly, Victim Claims That School Janitor Sexually Assaulted Her When She Was a Student at Brooklyn Friends School. - October 06, 2019 - The Zalkin Law Firm
Famesmile.com Launches FameSmile Removable Veneers Online
FameSmile.com announced the release of their removable silicone veneers. The product is already available online at discounted price. FameSmile distributor announced that the special price will be valid till the end of 2019. Removable veneers are a new alternative to permanent dental veneers, but... - October 06, 2019 - FameSmile
STOMP Out Bullying Announces World Day of Bullying Prevention October 2019
STOMP Out Bullying will partner with California Pizza Kitchen for a nationwide fundraiser Monday, October 7 in honor of World Day of Bullying Prevention. - October 04, 2019 - Love Our Children USA
Black Women’s Health Imperative Launches Positive Period! Campaign to Address Menstrual Product Insecurities in Georgia and Africa
The Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI) today announced its Positive Period! Campaign, which will donate 2,000 reusable menstrual cups to girls and women in resource challenged communities in Atlanta, GA and Kigali, Rwanda. The Campaign is in partnership with Singapore-based feminine... - October 04, 2019 - Black Women's Health Imperative
Sound Royalties Hosts VIP Reception in Nashville for Legendary Producer Rudy Perez
Music Industry Leaders Gather to Celebrate Remarkable Career and Creative Spirit - October 04, 2019 - Sound Royalties
Patrick Henry College Begins New Season as Premier Forensics Program in the Nation
Patrick Henry College has earned an unmatched record in collegiate forensics competition by winning 12 of the past 15 American Moot Court Association (AMCA) National Tournament Championships, and consistently finishing in the top 1% of the nation in the American Mock Trial Association (AMTA). - October 04, 2019 - Patrick Henry College
Vegan and Cruelty-Free Brow Services at Boom Boom Brow Bar
Vegan is a trend and beauty services are catering to the lifestyle - here is a list of ingredients to be aware of. - October 04, 2019 - Boom Boom Brow Bar
"101 Positive Steps Toward Employment with Autism" - Now Available from Future Horizons
The most important thing you can do to achieve independence as a young adult is to get and maintain employment. - October 04, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Autism Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Family in Oceanside, NY
Mason, a 6-year-old little boy from Oceanside, NY received a very special delivery of his very own Service Dog from SDWR. Mason’s service dog, Doris, will be able to accompany him everywhere thanks to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Mason’s parents are looking forward to having... - October 04, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
In Recognition of November Being Epilepsy Awareness Month, Service Dogs by SDWR, is Sponsoring a Grant Program for Seizure Response Service Dogs
In recognition of November being Epilepsy Awareness Month, Service Dogs by SDWR will be sponsoring a grant program for Seizure Response Service Dogs. The grant applications will be accepted throughout the month of October with announcement of winners in November in recognition of Epilepsy Awareness... - October 04, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Always Giving Back Memphis, Inc.'s 8th Annual Black & White Affair Banquet Fundraiser
Gala to raise funds to establish a Parents of Murdered Children (POMC) chapter in Greater Memphis, TN by Spring 2020. - October 03, 2019 - Always Giving Back Memphis, Inc.
Mikell Reed Carroll Crowned International Ms. USA 2020
Mikell Reed Carroll, a 42 year old mother of two, was crowned International Ms. USA on August 25, 2019 at the Manhattan Movement and Arts Center in New York City. Mikell will spend her year promoting her platform; the Prevention of Heart Disease in Women. - October 03, 2019 - International Ms. USA 2020
Loose Bruce Productions Re-Releases Sun Microsystems’ "Y2K" Video from 1999 on Approach to 20th Anniversary (Dec. 31)
As the 20th Anniversary of “Y2K” (the “Millennium Bug”) approaches on December 31, song parodist, "Loose Bruce" Kerr (Loose Bruce Productions) releases the short comedy music parody video (set to the music of “YMCA” by the Village People, a hit song from 1978) produced in 1999 by a Silicon Valley tech giant at the time, Sun Microsystems. It was one way the company used to break the ice at Y2K planning meetings in the 6 months leading up to the event. - October 02, 2019 - Loose Bruce Productions
Eric Ginsburg's Fridge Art Fair Miami The Fridge Farewell Victory World Tour
Eric Ginsburg’s Fridge Art Fair is pleased to announce its return to Miami this December in conjunction with Art Basel Miami Beach and Miami Art Week with “Eric Ginsburg’s Fridge Farewell Victory Tour.” Fridge heads to the historical, glamorous, elegant tropical paradise art-centric Downtown Miami and its landmark Eurostar's Langford Hotel. - October 02, 2019 - Fridge Art Fair
Oprah Backs Established CBD Pet Line: Dope Dog
Dope Dog's CBD pet products are gaining popularity after being featured on The O-List in the October 2019 issue of Oprah Magazine. The item featured is the "Dope Dropper" which contains 500mg of CBD suspended in biologically appropriate MCT coconut oil. According to their website, the Dope Dropper is popular for helping with separation anxiety, reducing inflammation, and promoting calmness and balance. - October 01, 2019 - Dope Dog
Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland Honored at World Mental Health Seminar Convening Now in Lillestrøm Norway
Today, Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland, former Prime Minister of Norway and Director-General Emeritus of the World Health Organization, was the very first recipient of the prestigious Rudyard n. Propst Award, conferred by Clubhouse International in recognition of individuals who make extraordinary... - September 30, 2019 - Clubhouse International
The Daily Growl Announces Top 10 Halloween Safeguards for Pets
Millions of Pets Are Exposed to Threats and Dangers During the Holidays. - September 29, 2019 - The Daily Growl
World Literature Champion Named Home Country's Cultural Ambassador
Accompanied by European dignitaries, writer Gjeke Marinaj, PhD, received the title of Nation's Ambassador at a special reception organized by his native Albania's government. Active in many fields, Marinaj received the title for his contribution to Albanian and world literature and culture through... - September 28, 2019 - Mundus Artium Press
Diversity in Equestrian Sport: ACREF Adds Tom Bass Seminar to the DOTAE 2019 Program
An educational seminar honoring the memory of Tom Bass (1859 - 1934), a legendary African-American horse trainer, has been added to the 2nd Annual Day of the African Equestrian (DOTAE 2019) program. The 2019 Tom Bass Seminar will take place at the Tryon International Equestrian Center in North Carolina (USA) and will focus upon issues relating to diversity in Equestrian Sport. - September 27, 2019 - The AFRICAN CONNECTIONS Research and Education Fund, Inc.
World Mental Health Seminar Convenes in Norway, Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland to Receive Special Honor, President of Parliament Tone Wilhelmsen Trøen to Open Proceedings
Clubhouse International, a global org. working to end social and economic isolation for people with mental illness, will co-host The Clubhouse International World Seminar 2019, Sept 28 - Oct 3, in Lilleström, Norway. The Seminar organizers are honored to welcome Mrs. Tone Wilhelmsen Trøen, President of the Norwegian Parliament, and Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland in recognition of individuals who make extraordinary contributions to improving the lives of people with mental illness. - September 25, 2019 - Clubhouse International
Sergei Tokarev: Lucky Labs Presented a Book About an Ant Mathematician at the Publisher Forum in Lviv
The book "A Mathematician Who Turned into an Ant" by the Japanese mathematician Masao Morita was presented at the Book Forum 2019 in Lviv. “The book was published as part of the Lucky Labs charity project LuckyBooks,” says the company founder Sergei Tokarev. - September 25, 2019 - Lucky Labs
Ladies First Breakfast Comes to Atlanta from Washington, D.C.
Ladies First is an annual celebration to uplift and support women that are affected by cancer. - September 25, 2019 - I Will Survive, Inc.
Flexiv Launches New Solutions to Define the Applications of Adaptive Robots
Flexiv Ltd. launches its new solutions along with the first debut of its adaptive robot arm, Rizon in China. - September 25, 2019 - Flexiv Ltd.
SkyHigh.VIP, Dubbed as the “Airbnb of Chambers,” Aims to Bring On-Board 30,000 Chambers to be Listed on Its Platform by 2020
Chambers of Commerce came into existence way back in 1599, when the first Chamber was founded in Marseille, France. Back then, business people worked to establish an organization with the backing of the city council. These were associations of tradesmen organized for the protection and promotion of... - September 24, 2019 - SkyHigh VIP Pte. Ltd.
Sammy's Hope Holds 2nd Annual Fun Run and Walk on October 26 in Sayreville, NJ
Sammy’s Hope Animal Welfare & Adoption Center in Sayreville, NJ will hold its second annual “Happy Tails” Fun Run and Walk to benefit the dogs and cats. The event will be held on Saturday, October 26 at the Capik Nature Preserve off of Bordentown Ave (615) in Sayreville, between Browns Road and Cheesequake Road. - September 24, 2019 - Sammy's Hope
Philanthropist, Fashion Icon, Lily Lisa Attends Celebration of Olympian 1st Gentleman of China, Alex Hua, in Beijing
Fashion icon, producer Lily Lisa was honored to travel from Los Angeles to Beijing to join an intimate celebration introducing Alex Hua as “1st Gentleman of China” qualified for the second time at the 2020 Olympics in Japan. - September 24, 2019 - Lily Lisa
Red Run Holiday Nightmare, Horror Night at The Asylum & Origins Haunted Hayride Begin at Haunt Manor 2019
The origins of all things paranormal will unfold in the 10th season of Canada’s Largest Halloween Screampark. Haunt Manor Hayrides and Haunted Houses will feature a brand-new, 5000-square-foot maze called Red Run Holiday Nightmare featuring dozens of holiday horror characters this Halloween season, as well as a gigantic Asylum Prison Haunted Attraction featuring the original Don Jail cells and a world famous Haunted Hayride called Origins in the 2019 season. - September 23, 2019 - Haunt Manor
LA Students Welcome Zuriel Oduwole - Teen Film Maker & DUSUSU Founder
Like clockwork, the UN General Assembly has sat in New York every September and it is now in its 74th season of global deliberations. One young voice who has spoken, met many word leaders, or delivered thematic messages for five of the last six years has been Los Angeles teenage film maker and girl... - September 23, 2019 - DUSUSU
Syracuse Autism Conference with Dr. Temple Grandin - November 21, 2019
Future Horizons will be hosting the Syracuse Autism Conference with Dr. Temple Grandin - November 21, 2019. - September 22, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Local HVAC Contractor “Heroes Club” Provides Free Services to Community
Quality Comfort Heating & Cooling out of Deer Park, OH makes it their mission to give back to the community that has given so much to their business since 2011. They are doing this by providing free services to military members (including veterans), police officers, firefighters, nurses and teachers. - September 21, 2019 - Quality Comfort Heating & Cooling
Healing the Trauma Within, Women’s Empowerment Summit
15 Daring Women Share Their Methods to Move from Victim to Victorious. - September 21, 2019 - Daring Woman, Inc.
Military Times Launches New Job Board
Military Times, today announced the launch of the Military Times Job Board, a section in its digital sites created to connect companies looking to hire military veterans and transitioning service members and military spouses seeking meaningful careers. The job board can be found at... - September 19, 2019 - Sightline Media
Camp and Its Lasting Impact; a Study from the American Camp Association
ACA’s 5-year study explores the ways summer camps prepare youth for the rest of their lives by decreasing stress levels and improving social relationships. - September 19, 2019 - American Camp Association
Veta Enright-Your Insurance Lady Presents Colorado Springs Women's Expo with a Cause
Featuring 200+ diverse exhibits, fashion shows, makeovers, health screenings, popular chefs, book signings, plus opportunity to enter to win contests and lots of free goodies. A full range of products and services, for Today's Women and their Families. - September 19, 2019 - Your Insurance Lady
The Missionary of Wall Street: The Next Chapter
Steve Auth, CIO of Federated Investments and author of "The Missionary of Wall Street" has successfully completed his San Gennaro Mission in New York City. - September 18, 2019 - Steve Auth
Cremation Disrupted by Design; A Toronto Startup Signals the Passing of the Traditional Urn
Cremation and disruption typically don’t go hand in hand but UrbanRIP Inc., a design startup, is doing exactly that. Born out of the necessity to fill a gap in the market, UrbanRIP unveils a discreet urn option, the Candlestick Egg Urn, for ash-sharing that fits seamlessly within a home’s décor. - September 18, 2019 - UrbanRIP Inc.
Vera Health Enters the Health Insurance Marketplace
Vera Health, a new health insurance brand, today announced its entry into the online health insurance market. Vera Health offers affordable short-term health insurance with flexible premium, deductible, and coinsurance options. Vera Health gives customers the opportunity to experience a more... - September 18, 2019 - Vera Health
Caregivers to Get Answers; Fearless Caregiver Workshop Set for Oct. 15 in Ft. Lauderdale, All Invited
Today's Caregiver magazine and Caregiver.com continues to educate and train family caregivers with its Fearless Caregiver Conference set for October 15 at St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Pompano Beach. This no charge event will answer family caregiver questions. - September 18, 2019 - Caregiver.com, Inc.
Emmy Award-Winning Writer Roberta Jones’ Animator Launches on Tubi TV
Animator, the independent film project from Emmy Award-winning writer Roberta Jones, Director Logan Hall and Animation Director Julian Jones has launched on Tubi TV. Filmed in Chicago, with an all-Chicago cast and crew, the film won the Best Genre category at the L.A. Independent Film... - September 17, 2019 - Animator
Autism Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Family in Monroe, NJ
Michael, an 8-year-old little boy from Monroe, NJ, received a very special delivery today of his very own Service Dog from SDWR. Michael’s service dog, Kelly will be able to accompany him everywhere thanks to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Michael’s parents are looking forward to... - September 17, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Actor/Singer Leon is Coming to the DMV - Stop the Violence Benefit Concert with His Award Winning Band Leon and the Peoples
The Stop the Violence Benefit Concert will help bring the importance of domestic violence awareness to the forefront. Funds raised from this event will help support survivors of domestic violence with clothing, food and as well to help find temporary shelter - September 17, 2019 - L.M. Foundation
Could You Live in 400 Square Feet or Less? Expo Offers Public Chance to Tour Tiny Homes
The City of San Luis Obispo approved tiny homes on wheels in March 2019 for qualifying backyards to help address high housing costs for residents. A tiny house and net zero expo in October gives the public the chance to tour tiny homes on wheels from several builders and attend presentations on tiny house and green living topics. - September 16, 2019 - SmartShare Housing Solutions
Charleston Life Coach Uses Music to Tear Down Walls, and to Start a Conversation
Margie Curry, Charleston Life Coach & Career Coach, uses “Music” to tear down walls and to start a conversation. She is the founder of Music is Healing Charleston, for veterans support groups, churches, military bases, small groups, men’s groups, and women’s groups. "We listen to Christian Music," says Ms. Curry, and then discuss the message in a song. - September 13, 2019 - Jumpstart Interview Coaching
Interview Coaching Improves Communication Skills
Charleston Career Coach, Margie Curry believes that interview coaching improves communication skills. This skilled career coach, life coach, and interview coach has seen the value of interview coaching for many of her clients during the past 14 years. "Good communication is an important Life Skill," says Ms. Curry. This coach recommends interview coaching for improving personal and professional relationships, negotiations, preparing for interviews, board meetings, and public speaking. - September 13, 2019 - Jumpstart Interview Coaching
Working Women Join Up with Local Charity to Give Back Together
Working Women Join up with Local Charity to Give Back Together; Service-Based Retreats for Professional Women. Philanthropy is the newest component of the Together We Seek professional women retreats organized by Tech Savvy Women. This October, women in business will come together to kick off an overnight retreat at Second Harvest Food Bank to sort, check and organize donated food. - September 13, 2019 - Tech Savvy Women
Sound Royalties Announces New Artist Relationships Launching Latin/Pop, Hip-Hop and Gospel Projects
Rap Artist/Producer D. Lynch, GRAMMY Nominees Brenda K. Starr and Ben Tankard Team Up with Entertainment Industry Finance Firm. - September 12, 2019 - Sound Royalties
Conch Shell Productions Announces the First Annual Conch Shell New Works Reading Series
3 new plays by 3 Caribbean-American writers. - September 12, 2019 - Conch Shell Productions
Diabetic Alert Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Family in Oak Ridge, NC
Morgan is a 7-year-old who enjoys swimming, cheerleading, going to the beach and boating with her family. Morgan also has had to endure the daily struggle of living with Type 1 Diabetes. Morgan’s service dog, Iris, will be able to accompany her everywhere thanks to the Americans with... - September 11, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR