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Glendale Sunrise Rotary Presents Their Annual Memorial Day Celebration The Field of Honor and Gratitude
Glendale Sunrise Rotary invites the community to show their support and share in the temporary display of 1,000 red, white and blue American flags at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Glendale, CA during the ten days leading up to Memorial Day, May 28th, 2018. The community is encouraged to dedicate a flag... - May 08, 2018 - Glendale Sunrise Rotary
Harrison House Publishing Announces the Release of "Seventy Years of Blackness" by Verda Byrd
As you read through this heart-warming and thought-provoking story you will get an understanding of the feeling being born white, adopted and raised by a Negro (term used on the birth record) couple and at age 70 find out you are really white. Having spent seventy years as a Negro, Verda thought, "I have been in Seventy Years of Blackness." - May 08, 2018 - Harrison House Publishing
Breakfast with Dr. Temple Grandin & Anita Lesko - Miami, Florida
Future Horizons will be hosting Breakfast with Dr. Temple Grandin & Anita Lesko - Friday, July 27, 2018 - May 08, 2018 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Lily Lisa, Philanthropist, Humanitarian Wins 2018 Producers Choice Award for Documentary Film of the Year
“As Always Stay By Me” wins second award for Lily Lisa’s work with the disenfranchised. - May 07, 2018 - Lily Lisa
Tennessee United for Human Rights Stands Against Racism
Tennessee United for Human Rights was proud to stand with other advocates at the annual Stand Against Racism event in Nashville. - May 05, 2018 - United for Human Rights
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee Working for Peace
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee was excited to participate in a large-scale peace event recently. - May 05, 2018 - The Way to Happiness
Tarakon Artist, CASHE "Ring the Alarm" in His Debut Hip Hop Single
The year 2016 was a memorable one for Indie Hip Hop artist, CASHE (formerly known as Cash Flizzo); that was the year he caught the attention of Multi- Platinum Selling, International Recording Artist, Kevin Lyttle and his independent label, Tarakon Records headed by CEO, Dr. Jacqueline James-Lyttle. - May 04, 2018 - Tarakon Records
American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) Joins NIH in Launching the All of Us Research Program to Advance Precision Medicine
On May 6, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will open national enrollment for the All of Us Research Program - a momentous effort to advance individualized prevention, treatment and care for people of all backgrounds, including people with disabilities. - May 04, 2018 - American Association on Health and Disability
Massage Therapist Isaac Mentouri Announces Doctoral Candidacy
Licensed massage therapist Isaac Mentouri (www.isaacmentouri.com/) announces that he will be working on his doctorate degree while pursuing his modeling and acting career. Mentouri is part of a chain of talent agencies in the Southeast. Mentouri primarily works in the Tennessee location. There are... - May 02, 2018 - Isaac Mentouri
JoAllyn Archambault Named a Strathmore’s Who’s Who Top 10 Member
JoAllyn Archambault, of Arlington, Virginia, has recently been named a 2018 Top 10 Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who. This distinction has been bestowed in honor of her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Education. - May 02, 2018 - Strathmore Who's Who
Football Quarterback Recognized for Her Courage; Diversity Non-Profit Rewards Those Who Follow Their Passion
Bailey McQuarrie, a 15 year old sophomore at Seabreeze High School in Daytona Beach, FL has received the BE Courageous award from Beyond Equality, Inc., a diversity non-profit. - May 01, 2018 - Beyond Equality Inc.
2313, Inc. Raises Money for Operation Smile in Charity Volleyball Tournament
2313, Inc. plays for a good cause and walks away with the trophy. Teaming up with local companies and members of the community to raise over $2000 for Operation Smile. - April 30, 2018 - 2313, Inc.
Female Filmmakers Respond to Cosby Conviction
The filmmakers of "Lady Hunters," a short film about three moms who become a vigilante death squad, respond to Bill Cosby's conviction on sexual assault charges. - April 27, 2018 - Plaid Dog LLC
Pinwheels for Child Abuse Awareness
An average of 3600 human trafficking cases occur in Georgia yearly - too many of them are kids. The Church of Scientology with Interfaith Children's Movement want to make all of Georgia aware, in order to end Child trafficking. - April 27, 2018 - Church of Scientology Atlanta
More Than 2 Million Pets Now Insured in North America, According to 2018 NAPHIA Report
North America’s pet health insurance sector posted another record year in 2017 with the total number of pets insured in the U.S. and Canada reaching over 2 million. This represents a market average increase of almost 17 percent year over year, according to the just released 2018 NAPHIA State... - April 27, 2018 - NAPHIA - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
Boston Photographer Receives International Attention
Documentary photographer Steven Edson was selected for his winning image in the 2018 Communications Arts Photography Annual competition. Of the 3,401 entries to the 59th Photography Annual, only 127 were accepted, representing the work of 123 photographers, making the Photography Annual the most exclusive major photography competition in the world. - April 27, 2018 - Steven Edson Photography
HomeAid Colorado Dedicates EFAA’s 16th Street Transitional Housing with 5 New Units to Stabilize Homeless Families with Children
5 unit, 30-bed project made possible by the in-kind work of HomeAid Colorado and William Lyon Homes, the city and county of Boulder, State of Colorado and individual donors to serve homeless families with children in Boulder, Colorado. - April 26, 2018 - HomeAid Colorado
Introducing &SISTERS, the UK's First Certified Organic Cotton Customisable Period Care Subscription Box
Periods are natural. &SISTERS believes that feminine care should be too. &SISTERS has just launched a range of 100% natural and ultra-reliable organic cotton products that are better for our bodies and better for our environment. And what’s more you can buy any combination you like. Customers customise their period pack online from a selection of different products and absorbencies and have them delivered to their door (or desk). &SISTERS is donating 10% of profits to help tackle period poverty. - April 26, 2018 - &SISTERS Ltd
Lee Strobel Speaks at Plumstead Christian School’s Eighth Annual Founders Forum & at Plumstead Christian School's First-Ever Multi-School Assembly
Each year Plumstead Christian School invites a nationally known Christian whose faith informs the way he or she lives. The 2018 Founders Forum keynote speaker is a New York Times bestselling author, teaching pastor, college professor, and former award-winning editor of the Chicago Tribune. Plumstead Christian School (PCS) also hosted a multi-school assembly with nine other school groups from the region joining the PCS students for worship and to hear from Lee Strobel. - April 25, 2018 - Plumstead Christian School
From Homeless to Top Student Researcher at Southern Utah University
From living on the streets of Los Angeles to graduating top of his class, Donald Long, a first-generation student, says Southern Utah University gave him a second chance. After graduating from high school in New Jersey, Long joined the Air Force branch of the military from 2000 to 2004. There, he... - April 25, 2018 - Southern Utah University
Empowering Moms Everywhere "Being Happy Raising Happy"
Award winning book, "Being Happy, Raising Happy: The Empowered Mom’s Guide to Helping Her Spirited Child Bloom," by Maureen Lake, helps families design a wellness program that fits their lifestyle. It helps readers take the first step towards the start of their new journey by handing them the tools to revitalize their mind, body, and spirit. - April 24, 2018 - Maureen Lake, LLC
Dr. Brandon Martin Appointed New President and CEO of Home Field 4 Champions/L.A.
Home Field 4 Champions has announced the appointment of Dr. Brandon Martin as their new President and CEO. He assumed responsibilities on April 23, 2018. - April 24, 2018 - Home Field 4 Champions
Camp Carter International Karate Association Gives Lifetime Humanitarian Award to Dr. Jonathan Kim, DDS
Camp Carter International Karate Association announces that this year’s Awards Banquet will present the Lifetime Humanitarian Award to Dr. Jonathan Kim for his tireless work and dedication to humanitarian causes in the Korean-American community and around the world. What: CCIKA 2018 Annual... - April 23, 2018 - Camp Carter International Karate Association
French-American Female Founder Nominated as Woman Engineer of the Year
Anne-Fleur Andrle, founding CEO of Jack and Ferdi is one of 3 nominees for Woman Engineer of the Year. - April 23, 2018 - Jack and Ferdi
Jessica Sisco Honored as a Woman of Distinction by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Jessica Sisco of Riverdale, New Jersey has been honored as a Woman of Distinction by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Woman of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of alternative healing. Each quarter we choose four women for the distinction... - April 20, 2018 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
The 14th Annual Chinese American Film Festival & Chinese American Television Festival Held a Press Conference During the Beijing International Film Festival
During the 2018 Beijing International Film Festival, the Chinese American Film Festival (CAFF) & Chinese American Television Festival (CATF) organized by EDI Media Inc. made an appearance and held the first, “14th Annual CAFF & CATF Press Conference” on April 16th, 2018 at the Beijing International Hotel. - April 19, 2018 - EDI Media
PA Tourette Syndrome Alliance Hosts 12th Annual TS Family Camp
“We’re All in This Together” is the theme of the 12th Annual Tourette Syndrome Family Camp June 8-10, 2018 hosted by the PA Tourette Syndrome Alliance. Scheduled to be held at Black Rock Retreat in Quarryville, PA, this yearly camp has separate tracks for children and their parents/guardians. - April 19, 2018 - PA Tourette Syndrome Alliance, Inc.
Nashville to Celebrate International Friendship Day
Friendship Day takes place each year at the Church of Scientology in Nashville. - April 19, 2018 - The Way to Happiness
Newly-Launched Toy, Dough Dots!™ Helps Preschoolers Create Worlds of Fun with Play, a Ball, and Dough
Dough Dots!™ gives nimble little hands a way to play with dough and keep it in an easily opened container that’s a toy in itself. - April 18, 2018 - United Pacific Designs, Inc.
Mascot Books Has Announced the Debut Children's Book from Local Raleigh Author, Kristin Lacy-Locklear Greene
Mascot Books announces the release of "The Ogurt Shop" by Kristin LL Greene. - April 18, 2018 - Kristin Greene, Author The Ogurt Shop
flynas Prepares to Participate in the 25th Arabian Travel Market in Dubai
flynas, the Saudi national carrier and leading low-cost airline in the Middle East, will be participating in the upcoming 25th Arabian Travel Market 2018. The renowned travel and tourism event will take place from the 22nd to 25th of April at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre... - April 17, 2018 - flynas
Playworld Pictures' Young Adult Novel "Lost in Time" Inspires Youth to Learn About World History
Playworld Pictures, an award-winning feature film and television production company, will focus on young adult literature in 2018. CEO and Producer, William Garcia, a 30 year veteran of journalism, filmmaking, and television will bring his Suncoast Emmy award-winning talent to young adult fiction... - April 17, 2018 - Playworld Pictures
A New Brand of Greeting Cards "Expressions of You"
Expressions of You designs illustrative and meaningful expressions for the life moments that matter the most. - April 17, 2018 - The Expressions of You
Casino CEO Warns of Tech Revolution and Disruption
Transformation is key to business survival and can only happen through disruption and strong leadership. - April 16, 2018 - Severity Inc.
A New Elephant Hero is Born! Presented by World Castle Publishing
Adorable, sweet, and just lovable! Meet Thunder, A baby elephant, that is touching the hearts of viewers throughout the internet with a series of 30-second animation shorts. Thunder the elephant and his animal friends are sure to make a mark as they teach our children about the dangers these majestic creatures face every day. - April 16, 2018 - World Castle Publishing, LLC
GoLookUp Now Providing Advanced Sex Offender Search Service
As there are nearly 800,000 registered sex offenders in America today, it is important to know their whereabouts, especially when there are children living in their area. GoLookUp's advanced Sex Offender search allows users to find out the exact location of sexual offenders in their area and find their criminal records and the crimes they committed. - April 16, 2018 - Lucky2Media, LLC
My Bible Culture Launches Second Edition of Popular Illustrated Reference Bible
North America’s Premier Bible-based education company, My Bible Culture, has expanded the offerings in the second edition of their popular Illustrated Reference Bible. - April 16, 2018 - My Bible Culture
Vallarta Pride Brings in the Clowns to Celebrate Puerto Vallarta Centennial
LGBTQ Event finds “100 Reasons to Celebrate” in Fifth Edition. - April 16, 2018 - Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board
Dallas Academy of Music & Performing Arts Hires New Artistic Director, Robyn Henderson Keller, to Launch Pre-Professional Ballet Program
Dallas Academy of Music and Performing Arts (DAMPA) Conservatory and Academics Program welcomes Robyn Henderson Keller as new artistic director. Keller, a Dallas native and former professional ballet dancer, will lead the new Pre-Professional Ballet Program, designed for ballet students who are... - April 13, 2018 - Dallas Academy of Music & Performing Arts
SUU Professor and Microsoft Publishes Study on Girls in STEM
Even with a higher priority placed on STEM education in the US, only a fraction of girls are likely to pursue a STEM career. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, while more than 57 percent of college undergraduates are women, only 18 percent progress into STEM careers. With a clear gap, Microsoft and SUU professor, Dr. Shalini Kesar, set out to better understand what causes girls to lose interest in STEM subjects and careers. - April 12, 2018 - Southern Utah University
Lady Hunters Announces Back-to-Back World and NYC Premieres
The dramatic dark comedy film about three moms who become a vigilante death squad premieres in Kansas City and New York City. "Once upon a time, three mothers killed a wolf." - April 11, 2018 - Plaid Dog LLC
Central Island Launches LGBT Program
Based on the data and statistics available, Central Island Healthcare realized that the LGBT community is extremely under served when looking for an in-patient healthcare experience. Whether seeking short term in-patient physical rehabilitation or long term skilled nursing care, all LGBT guests will benefit from what the Central Island Healthcare LGBT Program has to offer. - April 11, 2018 - Central Island Healthcare
Plant Five for Life Launches Pilot Program at Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC
Plant Five for Life will pilot its first program planting five native trees as a gift to every child born at Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC this April, Arbor Day month. A total of 5,000 trees will be planted for 1,000 newborns. The Plant Five for Life community network of partners, including... - April 11, 2018 - Plant Five for Life
"Star Trek: Discovery" Actor Romaine Waite Joins Netflix Holiday Film "Christmas Calendar"
Romaine Waite (Star Trek: Discovery) has joined "Christmas Calendar," a Netflix holiday film starring Kat Graham (The Vampire Diaries) and Quincy Brown (Dope, Fox series Star) directed by Bradley Walsh with Brad Krevoy producing. Waite will play Mitch, the brother-in-law to Abby Sutton... - April 10, 2018 - Pisgarie Entertainment
Sydney Segen Writes from the Depths of PTSD to Offer True Stories, Self-Help, and Hope
"Hope After Trauma and PTSD: Making Sense of the Pain," a new book by St. Louis author Sydney Segen offers hope for people with PTSD and the people who love them. The book includes first-person true stories, insights and strategies that can help, and prompts to write your own story - an important step in recovering. Segen understands PTSD because she has PTSD. - April 10, 2018 - Sydney Segen
Youth Achievement Luncheon Presented by the 100 Black Men of North Metro, Inc.
The Youth Achievement Luncheon is the Signature Fundraiser for 100 Black Men of North Metro, Inc. and a great way to honor and showcase their mentees and their accomplishments. - April 07, 2018 - 100 Black Men of North Metro, Inc.
Texas Author Celebrates the Great Tradition of Law and Order Western Thriller Exposes Tragic Death and Revenge
Texas author Victor Alvarez has released "Kill Slade-A John Slade Western." The novel tells the story of Texas Ranger John Slade who witnessed the tragic death of his wife in 1881 and follows his journey of revenge. - April 07, 2018 - Author Victor Manuel Alvarez
Victoria McGrath Foundation Launches in Time for Boston Marathon Bombing Anniversary
Five years after she was injured in the Boston Marathon bombing, and two years after her tragic death in a car accident, Victoria McGrath’s family is launching a foundation dedicated to “opening doors and uplifting lives.” The foundation will support causes Victoria was passionate about including caring for children with disabilities, refugee children, and veterans and their families. - April 06, 2018 - Victoria McGrath Foundation
Pet Stores Are the Most Humane Source of Puppies According to PetStorePuppies.com
PetStorePuppies.com confirms that pet store puppies are the most regulated and safest source to purchase from. - April 04, 2018 - Pet Store Puppies
Best Non-Profit Websites to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 22nd Annual WebAward Competition
The best non-profit and advocacy Websites in the world will be named as part of the 22nd annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development at www.webaward.org. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets benchmarks for 96 industries, including advocacy, arts and non-profit websites, based on the seven criteria of a successful web site. - April 04, 2018 - Web Marketing Association