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Filippo Sinisgalli, the Italian Chef to the Stars, Congratulates Cedric the Entertainer for the Dedication of His Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
IL Palato Italiano Michelin Star Awarded Chef Filippo Sinisgalli joins famed celebrities including NBA legend Earvin "Magic" Johnson and Comedian George Lopez in support of their friend Cedric the Entertainer as he became the 2,640th star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame for Live Performance. - July 26, 2018 - IL Palato Italiano
The World's First Offline English - Chinese Translation Device Offers Online Translating in 20 Languages; "IU" Started Its Crowdfund on Kickstarter 24th July 2018
Intelligent Group Ltd. (http://i-u.com.tw/en/ Taiwan CEO：Austin Yang) has started crowdfunding for his multi-language-translation-device "IU." This hand-size machine is the world's first offline English-Chinese translator with over 20 languages available for translation when online. The world’s smallest, and most lightweight device yet “IU” began crowdfunding on Kickstarter offering low prices to early customers. - July 26, 2018 - Intelligent Group Ltd.
Day of the African Equestrian: Tickets to Gala Reception Honoring African Delegation to 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games in North Carolina Now on Sale
Soiree celebrating African athletes at FEI World Equestrian Games and fêting the continent's contributions to equestrianism will be held at Harambee Farm - Polk County, NC. Tickets available online via Brown Paper Tickets. - July 24, 2018 - SportsQuest International, LLC
Nasrin Sheykhi: "Alien of Extraordinary Ability - The EB-1A Tour:" Iranian Caricaturist Will Debut Latest Artworks in Premier US Exhibition in New York
The Artist's Reception will be held Tuesday, July 24th at NoMo SoHo in lower Manhattan at 9 Crosby Street, from 6:30pm-9:30pm and NoMo SoHo will host a follow-on event on Saturday evening, July 28, 2018. - July 24, 2018 - Stevens Art Management
An Evening with Dr. Temple Grandin & Anita Lesko - Miami, FL - December 13, 2018
Future Horizons will be hosting An Evening with Dr. Temple Grandin & Anita Lesko - Miami, FL - December 13, 2018. - July 23, 2018 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Vedic Friends Association Announces New President
The Vedic Friends Association in an effort to address the growing Hindu community, both Eastern and Westerner practitioners, has elected it's first ever African American president. This is an historic event for this well respected Hindu based nonprofit. - July 23, 2018 - Vedic Friends Association
Southern Utah University Solving the Retention Puzzle
With declining student retention rates climbing across the country, Southern Utah University has created a unique and innovative approach to stop the decline and actually increase retention numbers. In just two years, from 2015-2017, the University went from a stagnant 64% retention rate to 71%, a record high for the institution. - July 20, 2018 - Southern Utah University
Chinese Language Proficiency Made Easy with Revolutionary New Mobile App
ChineseABC - a contextualized video based brand new Chinese learning app. By placing the lessons in the context of real life scenarios, ChineseABC fully engages users and allows them to understand the application and relevance of the context. Also, contextualized videos have the great advantage of providing a multifaceted learning environment. The best way to learn is internalizing concepts through a process of discovery and reinforcement, and contextualized videos help you achieve the goal. - July 19, 2018 - ChineseABC
63% of Senior Executives Say Diversity and Inclusion is Very Important
Diversity And Inclusion Are Highly Valued by Most Companies, But Sourcing Talent Remains a Key Challenge - July 19, 2018 - IIC Partners
Mary’s Center Launches Stories Into Books, Memoirs from Its Senior Members
A Journey of Unique and Inspiring Life Experiences in 15 Stories. - July 19, 2018 - Mary's Center
OnPoint Manufacturing Announces Partnership with Ten-Four Clothing
OnPoint Manufacturing, Inc., an innovative leader in on-demand apparel manufacturing today, announced a partnership with Ten-Four Clothing to produce their women’s clothing line. Through this cooperative effort, Ten-Four Clothing is working closely with OnPoint Manufacturing (OPM) to provide... - July 18, 2018 - OnPoint Manufacturing
BanSar Provides Very Competitive and Special Port to Door Shipping Rates from China to Australia
BanSar today began to provide a port to door shipping from China to Australia. - July 18, 2018 - BanSar Freight Forwarding Co., LTD
Diabetic Alert Dog Delivered to 6-Year-Old Girl with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus in Chestertown, MD
A 6-year-old girl from Chestertown, Maryland named Brooke received a very special delivery today of her very own, a Diabetic Alert Service Dog from SDWR, a 501c(3) nonprofit organization based in Madison, VA. - July 18, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Clint Bolser Appointed Bridges Division President
Bridges US is pleased to announce Clint Bolser as Bridges Division President. Bolser will spearhead this new position by providing leadership and guidance to Bridges on a national level. Clint has been a transformational leader with Bridges US since 2017. As the Strategic Development Director, he... - July 18, 2018 - Bridges US
MSL & Company Request for Development Proposals Selected as Finalist for New Emeryville Center for the Arts and Culture
MSL & Company, LLC (MSL) was selected as one of three finalists, from among the submissions for a Request for Qualifications Proposals (RFQP) for the new Emeryville Center for the Arts and Culture. Selection was based on the Overall Objectives & Key Elements established by Council and a Selection Panel’s application of the Scoring Criteria. The teams chosen had the highest scores and demonstrated the greatest understanding of the community’s needs, and ability to design, develop, and operate. - July 17, 2018 - MSL & Company, LLC
Ambassador to the U.S. Set to Attend Exclusive East Coast Screening of The Road to Mother
World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation (formerly OTCBB: WWMO) will be co-hosting a special screening of the Feature Film The Road to Mother (theroadtomother.com) at the Carnegie Science Institute for Science in Washington D.C. on July 19th, 2018. The screening, supported by the Embassy of the... - July 17, 2018 - World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation
Custom-Trained Autism Service Dog to Help 7-Year-Old Girl in Riva, MD
A 7-year-old little girl in Riva, MD named Caroline received a very special delivery of her very own Autism Service Dog from Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers, also known as "SDWR." - July 17, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
California Band Releases "Immigrantes" Single to Raise Money for Immigrant Families
A new song called "Inmigrantes" by a California Mexi-Americana band will raise money for immigrants jailed in the recent border crackdown. Califuegos will donate 50 percent of the 2018 profits from the song “Inmigrantes" to the ACLU, Texas Civil Rights Project, and RAICES, nonprofits that promote justice by providing free and low-cost legal services to under-served immigrant families. - July 16, 2018 - Califuegos
Real Life Black Super Hero DangerMan Releases His First Song "I'm DangerMan the Black SuperMan"
Wednesday July 18th 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM Guys North at Jerry's World Famous Deli, 12655 Ventura Blvd. Studio City, Recording Artist & Real Life Black Superhero DangerMan will release his new song "I'm DangerMan the Black SuperMan" - July 14, 2018 - Dangerman
Relentless Singer Celebrates Debut Album with CD Release Concert
At just 18 years old, Christian Contemporary Artist Jennifer Jimenez has graduated high school, reached #10 on iTunes Christian/Gospel charts, and submitted Relentless for a nomination consideration for the 61st Annual GRAMMY® Awards. Jennifer will be performing live with her band at a CD release concert and worship service at ARISE Assembly of God of Brandon at 401 Pauls Drive, Brandon FL 33511 on August 10th, 2018 at 7:00pm. - July 13, 2018 - Hands in Motion Music & Marketing
Seizure Response Service Dog Delivered to 12-Year-Old Girl Living in Fredericksburg, VA
12-year-old girl living with epilepsy receives her very own Seizure Response Service Dog from SDWR, a nonprofit service dog organization based in Madison, VA. - July 13, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
W&O Expands Into Asia Pacific Region by Opening a New Office in Singapore
W&O, a global marine distributor of pipes, valves, fittings, and other engineered solutions, opens 18th branch in Singapore. - July 13, 2018 - W&O Supply
Rare Luxury Senior Condo for Sale in DTLA: Ownership Opportunity in Coveted, Historic Los Angeles Neighborhood of Little Tokyo
Alta Properties lists Luxury Senior Condo Unit for Sale in Teramachi Homes, located at 267 S. San Pedro Street #201, Los Angeles CA 90012 - presenting buyers with a rare opportunity to own in the only active adult (55+) luxury condominium complex in historic Little Tokyo, the epicenter of... - July 12, 2018 - Alta Properties
Paula Saneaux’s "Corpus & Auto-Objectification" to Open July 10th
Acclaimed artist from the Dominican Republic to be featured in Washington, DC solo exhibition. - July 10, 2018 - Paula Saneaux, Visual Artist
World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation Acquires Kazakhstan’s Academy Award/Golden Globes Submission, THE ROAD TO MOTHER
World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation (formerly OTCBB: WWMO) announced today that it has acquired North American distribution rights to THE ROAD TO MOTHER (theroadtomother.com), Kazakhstan’s official submission for the 2017 Academy Awards in the category of Best Foreign Language Film and the... - July 10, 2018 - World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation
Dallas Design Entrepreneur to Visit El Salvador This July to Educate Designers on Entrepreneurship & Foster New Business Collaboration
The U.S. Department of State has selected Dallas-based designer and entrepreneur Steven Kinder as one of 45 leaders sponsored to implement entrepreneurial and community development projects in Latin America and the Caribbean as part of the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Professional Fellows Reciprocal Exchange Program during 2018. - July 09, 2018 - Good Coworking LLC
Chews A Puppy in Ocoee, Florida Has Announced Their Partnership with Chews Adoption
Local Pet Store in collaboration with a Local Pet Rescue is making ground breaking advances in how people purchase, care for, and rehome their pets. - July 09, 2018 - Chews A Puppy
Release: New App Connects Mentors and Mentees Worldwide
thirty2give LLC has developed an innovative mobile application that allows anyone with a smartphone to find or become a mentor, and remain anonymous while doing so. The revolutionary app brings together mentees and mentors worldwide and creates an important framework for sharing knowledge. Mentors and mentees can participate in a renewable, 30-day mentoring relationship that benefits both sides. - July 04, 2018 - thirty2give, LLC
July 7, 2018 - Free Korean Dogs Launch Party and Adoption Event
Free Korean Dogs (FKD), a Canadian based non-profit organization dedicated to ending the dog meat trade in Korea, will be hosting an information session and adoption event in Vancouver on July 7, 2018. All interested persons are invited to attend to learn more about the organization, its work, and how to get involved. - July 04, 2018 - Free Korean Dogs
Baltimore Man's Love Brings Hope to His Community
Some people are lucky if they find just one great love in their life, but for Baltimore native and former Minnesota Twins player, Gregory Branch, he was blessed enough to find two – baseball and his first love and wife, Dale Talley. And it’s this incredible love story that’s the... - July 03, 2018 - VOXXITY, LLC
Diabetic Alert Dog Delivered to 15-Year-Old Girl with Type 1 Diabetes in Rockford, IL
Today, Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers, or "SDWR," delivered a very special, custom trained Diabetic Alert Dog to a 15-year-old girl in Rockford, IL. - July 03, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Lesser-Known Players’ "Forest Song" Takes Root in Seattle
Rare English-language translation of a much-beloved Ukrainian classic wins praise from Ukrainian Consulate; runs July 13-22 at Erickson Theatre Off-Broadway. - July 02, 2018 - The Lesser-Known Players
Bishop Toris T. Young and Greater Bibleway Church International Help to Eradicate Hate & Racism from Society
The Council of Bishops of the Greater Bibleway Church International (GBCI) announced the following statements: "Racism seems to be having a moment, whether it's your local legislature, at your car share service, in the syrup at your local breakfast stop or disrupting your cup of coffee at your... - July 02, 2018 - Greater Bibleway Church International
Obi Nnanna Nwabugwu Tells the Biafran War Story from an Original Perspective
Nigerian-American writer, Obi Nnanna Nwabugwu, in his book "War Effects," he tells the Biafran War story with a fresh, new perspective. - July 02, 2018 - Publiseer
Cheryelle M. Cruickshank Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Cheryelle M. Cruickshank of Mount Vernon, New York has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2018 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 29 years in the fields of nonprofit executive management and mental... - June 30, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Grand Opening for the Four Bears Johnny Bird Veteran's Memorial Building
A grand opening ceremony for the newly constructed Four Bears Johnny Bird Veteran's Memorial Building will be held at 5 pm on Monday, July 2nd, 2018 at 2000 Chief Four Bears Ave., in New Town, ND. - June 29, 2018 - Four Bears Segment / MHA Nation
Researchers Find Peaceful Playgrounds Recess Program Increases Vigorous Physical Activity Participation Up to 25%
A recently released study reports that the proportion of students involved in vigorous activities during recess and lunch recess, increase significantly when adding Peaceful Playgrounds’ Recess Program. Researchers documented an increase ranging from 15% to 25% over a 12-month period. The... - June 29, 2018 - Peaceful Playgrounds
California 10 Year Old Gymnast Qualifies for Prestigious USA Elite Gymnastics Competition
10 year old Carsyn Coleman is one of the youngest competitors at the Hopes Classic - June 28, 2018 - Carsyn Coleman
Bloomex Supports Canadian Troops Through Operation Santa Claus
Bloomex has partnered with the Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) and their Operation Santa Claus program, which sends care packages to deployed Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members over the holiday season. Bloomex will provide Canadians with the opportunity to create free... - June 28, 2018 - Bloomex
Teen Actor & Chef Sammy Voit Caters Party for 200, Donating Catering Money to Help with Homelessness
Teen actor Sammy Voit, just 13 years old, has already established himself as an actor and a chef. Aside from appearing in a number of network shows and films, including Food Network Star Kids, Chopped Jr. and Fox's MasterChef Junior, Voit decided that he wanted to cater his Bar Mitzvah party for... - June 27, 2018 - Sammy Voit
LiceDoctors Advises Parents: Ten Steps to Best Lice Treatment
LiceDoctors Lice Treatment Service, the largest in the nation, gives Dallas parents professional advice on comprehensive lice treatment. The company makes house calls and has successfully treated 400,000 clients. - June 27, 2018 - LiceDoctors
Chief Operating Officer Appointed for GoalFriends - GF Global, LLC
GoalFriends - GF Global, LLC has appointed Jeanie Y. Chang, LMFT, CCTP as its new Chief Operating Officer. - June 27, 2018 - GoalFriends
David W. Luke Honored as a Professional of the Year for Three Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
David W. Luke of Sioux Falls, South Dakota has been honored as a Professional of the Year for three consecutive years, 2016, 2017 and 2018, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding achievements and high level of success for over 32 years in the culinary... - June 27, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
3 Sisters Equine Refuge is Competing to Win Some of the $110,000 Available in #HelpAHorse Prizes
3 Sisters Equine Refuge is participating in the Oregon Rescue Challenge as part of the ASPCA® national Help A Horse Day contest, competing for a chance to win some of the $110,000 available in grant prizes. The nationwide competition for rescues, shelters, animal control agencies and sanctuaries that adopt out equines is designed to raise awareness about the year-round lifesaving work they do to find homes for horses. - June 21, 2018 - 3 Sisters Equine Refuge
An American Memoir, Now Available
Dr. Rayna M. Gangi, and Earthwalk-USA release "Humanity, An American Memoir," a 1700 page, three-volume testament of growing up in the fifties, living in a cemetery, being trained by Native American Medicine Women, surviving the Vietnam war, and breaking through the glass ceilings she never believed existed. - June 21, 2018 - Earthwalk-USA
Arizona is Thinking Outside the Chair with Project Walk© Phoenix
The Project Walk Phoenix location was recently opened and is being operated by Joye Langley and Drew Langley. This mother-daughter duo decided to be part of the solution after Joye’s husband, Andrew (Drew’s father) sustained a very high C-2 level spinal cord injury in April of 2008 due... - June 20, 2018 - FitMob, LLC
Speakers Inspire Audience at Regional Conference on Necrotizing Enterocolitis
The inaugural Speaking of NEC: Unplugged event, a one-day regional conference focused on identifying practical solutions for reducing the devastating effects of Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) on premature infants and their families took place on June 11, 2018 at the Courtyard by Marriott in... - June 20, 2018 - The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, Inc.
Museum Americana Launches Artist, Eden Page of Unique Background with Cultural Roots in Art
The Whisky A Go Go, on June 21, 2018 at 7:30pm, begins the tour of Eden Page’s Summer Solstice Show, performing “Haunting Melodies To Rise The Dead.” Eden Page, singer, songwriter, producer, is from the Seattle area, Bainbridge Island, WA. Eden was conceived, born and began her... - June 19, 2018 - Museum Americana
Pass Deh Love Virgin Islands Reggae Fest
The Virgin Islands has become the mecca of reggae music. An underground scene has risen to the top of the reggae recognition ladder; the likes of Midnite, who has captured the hearts of reggae lovers and the Rastafarian communities the world over; Akaeb Beka; Pressure Busspipe; Inner Vision; Desire; Nyiroah and ASHAMBI, just to name a few. There are many more on the rise in this reggae way of things. Pass Deh Love Virgin Islands Reggae Fest will showcase a variety of artist and talent. - June 15, 2018 - Pass Deh Love
Former IBM Fellow Dr. Chitra Dorai Joins NDILC
Women in the Housing and Real Estate Ecosystem (NAWRB) proudly announces the addition of Dr. Chitra Dorai, Former IBM Fellow, Master Inventor, VP, CTO Cognitive Services, IBM Services, Member of IBM Industry Academy & Academy of Technology to its Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Council... - June 15, 2018 - The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses