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Databilities™ Released as World’s First Data Literacy Competency Framework
New framework from Data To The People sets out 15 core skills to measure and develop data literacy. Data To The People today announced the release of Databilities™, a world first data literacy competency framework to combat the widening data literacy skills gap - providing a consistent way... - January 22, 2018 - Data To The People
OTTO NEUMANN: MODERN DEGENERATE at Rare Nest Gallery and State Street Gallery Through March 15th 2018. The Nazi's Labelled Him a "Degenerate" Artist But He Survived.
Otto Neumann’s (1895, Heidelberg - 1975, Munich) early work as an Expressionist painter and printmaker, evolved over 60 years. Neumann worked continuously even as he survived the Third Reich with his wife Hilde Rothschild, who was Jewish. Otto’s art was labeled “degenerate” by the Nazis (an automatic honorific). All of Neumann's work is imbued with a rare and strange intensity. In 2 major exhibitions, over 150 works / artifacts will be exhibited, complimented by receptions, lectures and events. - January 20, 2018 - Rare Nest Gallery
Bernadine Carlson Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Bernadine Carlson of Newbury Park, California has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Bernadine Carlson Bernadine Carlson is a self-employed... - January 20, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
A Phenomenal Baker and Cake Artist That You Probably Never Met
Engineer turned cake artist describes Melanie Wideman, the owner of A Little Slice of Heaven Bakery. While known throughout the metro Atlanta area for her custom cake creations for weddings, birthdays, and retirement celebrations, anyone in the continental US can now experience the taste of a little slice of heaven with the launch of the bakery's online store. - January 18, 2018 - A Little Slice of Heaven Bakery
Wright Scoop Launches Book
The Wright Scoop – Sylvia Hoehns Wright launches book, "Lawfare, American Property Rights versus Muslim Supremacy." - January 17, 2018 - The Wright Scoop
Eileen Strange Recognized as a VIP Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Eileen Strange of Reisterstown, Maryland has been recognized as a VIP Member for 2018 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of holistic wellness. About Eileen Strange Eileen Strange has a lifetime of experience in the field... - January 17, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
MiraGloss Company Created Skin Lightening Cream for Optimized Skin Clarity for the Asian Market
It is a well known fact that air-pollution affects peoples' health, but there is no doubt that it affects the skin as well, aging people prematurely by as much as a decade. Bad lifestyle, excessive sun exposure and pollution are some of the main sources of damage to the skin – these can cause... - January 15, 2018 - MiraGloss Cream
"Walking Out Your Victory" Receives the 2017 Christian Literary Award
This uplifting, encouraging book has received a seal of excellence. In her compelling book, Krisann Nething brings profound biblical insights and engaging testimonies which equip and empower readers to become all they were created to be. - January 15, 2018 - Lifestyle of Liberty Ministry
CIC (Cambridge Innovation Center) Partners with Wellable for Global Fitness Challenge
In partnership with Wellable Co, CIC (Cambridge Innovation Center) is pleased to announce its plans to deliver the first Global Fitness Challenge, for CIC members, a free, four-week health and fitness program that kicks off in February to help foster healthy habits in the workplace and beyond. - January 14, 2018 - CIC (Cambridge Innovation Center)
Village Tech Schools New Campus Groundbreaking in South Dallas
Village Tech Schools will break ground on their new campus location on Wednesday, January 17th at 1:00 PM located at 402 W. Danieldale Road in Duncanville located in southern Dallas County. The special groundbreaking includes a presentation by Superintendent David Williams to establish and... - January 14, 2018 - Village Tech Schools
Marathon Recon: A Mile by Mile Preview of LA’s Largest Marathon
The only running-interview preview of the 26.2 mile LA Marathon course, Marathon Recon is back for a 2018 edition. Saturday, January 13th through Thursday, March 15th, the Run Faster Coach, Martise Moore, hosts “Marathon Recon,” a mile by mile preview of the 2018 LA Marathon. The live... - January 13, 2018 - GreenRunner
One Heart Project-Kansas City Mentoring Initiative Partners with Jackson County to Help At-Risk Juveniles
Non-profit organization One Heart will provide mentoring and other services to youthful offenders in the Jackson County-Kansas City area to get them a second chance and reduce recidivism rates. e - January 12, 2018 - One Heart Project
Immigration Authority Scaros Pens New Book on How to Deal with Persons Here Illegally; Author Announces New Book: Stop Calling Them "Immigrants"
Author announces new book: Stop Calling Them "Immigrants": They are PHIs (Persons Here Illegally) - The Solution Begins with Using the Right Term; Viable solutions to our complex immigration problems, from an expert on immigration law and policy who is also the son of immigrants - January 11, 2018 - Constantinos E. Scaros
Clogs by C&C SWEDEN Launches Brand Exclusive Custom Print Program
Clogs by C&C SWEDEN, designer and manufacturer of fashionable and comfortable, professional safety footwear, is excited to announce the launch of their Corporate “Brand Exclusive” Custom Print Program. Clogs by C&C SWEDEN will now offer thousands of uniform and scrub manufacturers as well as uniform and footwear retailers, the ability to customize their line of handcrafted Swedish clogs, with brand exclusive custom prints to reflect their specific customer and brand identity. - January 11, 2018 - The Scandinavian Company
January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month; A.L. Smith Tackles the Issue in Her Novel, Behind Closed Doors 2: Dana's Story
Indy author A.L. Smith tackles human trafficking in the critically acclaimed, Behind Closed Doors 2: Dana's Story. "Smith's voice is both sturdy and elegant, delivering blunt, edgy prose that's never lurid." -Kirkus Reviews, 14 Recommended Indie Books 2017 - January 11, 2018 - ALS Creations, LLC
Report Launch and Panel Discussion - Friday, January 19, 2018 "Bearing Faith: The Limits of Catholic Health Care for Women of Color"
Columbia Law School’s Public Rights/Private Conscience Project and Public Health Solutions announce the release of a groundbreaking report on how the rules governing care at Catholic-affiliated hospitals in the U.S. impact women of color’s access to reproductive health care. - January 11, 2018 - The Center for Gender & Sexuality Law
Women and Minorities in Technology Conference Set for April 3-4, 2018 in Jacksonville FL
Ngenuity Worx announces its annual Women and Minorities in Technology Conference will be held April 3-4, 2018 at the Omni Hotel in downtown Jacksonville, Florida. This conference will: Expose women and minorities to high tech emerging topics; Enhance corporate and tech community awareness of how to attract and retain a diverse IT workforce; Energize the educational pipeline of diverse IT workers. - Connect attendees to corporations and staffing agencies looking for diverse workers - January 11, 2018 - Women and Minorities in Tech
Theology of Prince by United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities
Even though Prince was an internationally renowned artist, little is known about the impact of religion and spirituality on his music and artistic expression. Through this Call for Submissions on the Theology of Prince, United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities will curate and publish art, poems, essays, and academic papers from a variety of religious, spiritual, and theological perspectives. - January 09, 2018 - United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities
Prayer Points for 2018: Prayer is the Door to Success in 2018
Christian prayer portal PrayRay.com has announced its main prayer points for the 2018 year. These Prayer points for the 2018 are for Christian people to pray for world, local community and personal needs and issues. - January 09, 2018 - PrayRay.com
CMT Materials Opens New Facility in China
CMT Materials, Inc., the global leader in syntactic foams for plug-assisted thermoforming, will open a new location in the city of Shenzhen, China this year. - January 09, 2018 - CMT Materials, Inc.
Black Belt Community Foundation TRHT to Sponsor Multiple City-Wide Events in Selma Honoring MLK Jr. Holiday and the National Day of Racial Healing
Ongoing work with support from W.K. Kellogg Foundation to honor national observance. - January 08, 2018 - Black Belt Community Foundation
Custom Trained Diabetic Alert Dog Delivered to Family in Kettering, Ohio
SDWR, a nonprofit service dog organization based in Madison, VA, delivered a custom trained Diabetic Alert Service Dog to a family in Kettering, OH. - January 06, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Popular Instagram Poet to Compete at the All-Arizona Poetry Slam Championship
Instagram poet and author Alexander Bentley will take center stage, with thirteen other spoken word artists, at Arizona's state poetry slam championship on Saturday, January 13th. A fierce competition of words and wit is expected to entertain poetry ethenusaists with a 3-hour memorable event. - January 05, 2018 - Alexander Bentley
GoodWork’s Flagship Coworking Community Takes Flight with Soft Launch January 8
GoodWork is a new conscious coworking community in Dallas, Texas whose first space opens to new members and guests for Preview Week on January 8, 2018, with a reception taking place Thursday evening, January 11. Designed to inspire individuals and organizations to integrate wellness and... - January 05, 2018 - Good Coworking LLC
Therapist Aims to Improve Youth Boundaries and Health in the Digital Age
2017 has seen an historic rise in women and men coming forward to speak out against sexual assault and harassment. One psychotherapist has decided it's time we start addressing this as a form of digital literacy in schools. - January 04, 2018 - Mike Langlois, LICSW
United World Infrastructure Presents Urban Innovation to Impact Workplace Happiness Aligned with UAE Vision 2021 at International Conference on Happiness
Senior Manager, Aubrilyn Reeder, from Dubai-based United World Infrastructure, described the role that urban development has on workplace happiness at the city level, neighborhood level, and building level. Like the UAE, Bhutan is a global leader in advancing happiness objectives through national initiatives. - January 03, 2018 - United World Infrastructure
GoLookUp Announces New Sex Offender Data Base Release
In 2016 there were 859,500 registered sex offenders in United States. This number relates to only registered sex offenders and does not include unregistered sex offenders. Furthermore, this number does not take into account criminal offenses that relate to home invasion, domestic violence, robbery, and other crimes. - December 31, 2017 - Lucky2Media, LLC
AMCD Urges Support for Iranian Anti-Government Demonstrators
The American Mideast Coalition for Democracy (AMCD) applauds the proud Iranian people’s peaceful protests over the actions of the few non-elected, self-appointed Iranian regime officials. They encourage the Trump administration to extend active support to the large and growing secular element... - December 30, 2017 - The American Mideast Coalition for Democracy
My President Says. The Illustrated Tweets of Donald J. Trump. Free and Open to the Public Exhibition at EMKO Palm Beach.
American Cartoonist, Shannon Wheeler, launches My President Says exhibition at EMKO, in West Palm Beach, Florida. The display will open up in January 10, 2018 on the third floor of the art gallery, located at 2119 S. Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach. The exhibit presents Shannon’s illustrations... - December 29, 2017 - EMKO Palm Beach
Councilwoman Katrina Foley Wants Changes to the Laws That Prohibit Regulating Sober-Living Homes
Costa Mesa City Council member Katrina Foley travels to Washington DC with other Orange County elected officials to ask for rehab home reforms. Senator Feinstein agreed to help. - December 28, 2017 - Katrina Foley
Fresh Air Vallejo & Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1021 Oppose Vallejo Cement Factory Proposal
Pollution and lack of Environmental Justice in South Vallejo neighborhood nearest to proposed Orcem Americas cement grinding operation top SEIU’s list of concerns. - December 28, 2017 - Fresh Air Vallejo
From Contest to Covers; We Here Now Music Group Signs and Releases Isaiah Freeman
smarturl.it/IFCovers Who knew that entering a social media contest would lead Isaiah Freeman to signing a one song contract with We Here Now Music Group? With only a week to find a winner and have them in Nashville in time for the event, Lady T’Mil implemented the now first ever TIMA/We Here... - December 23, 2017 - We Here Now Music Group, LLC
South African Government Served with Secession Notice by The Afrikaner Society
The president of South Africa, Jacob Zuma was served with a notice of intent to Secede by the sheriff of Pretoria on Friday December 15th 2017 by the Afrikaner Society. - December 21, 2017 - The Afrikaner Society
Tax Reform and Improved Economy Will Explode Long-Term Care Planning in 2018
The growing economy and tax reform will encourage more people to plan for long-term care in 2018. Matt McCann, one of the nation's leading Long-Term Care Insurance experts, says consumer interest will continue to grow as people wish to have an advance plan for the financial costs and burdens of aging. - December 21, 2017 - McCann LTC
Latcareers.com Reviews Hundreds of Toy Requests for Annual Holiday Toy Drive
Bilingual Diversity recruitment job board to provide toys to families in need at 15th Annual Holiday Toy Drive. - December 21, 2017 - Latcareers.com
Latcareers.com Leading the Puerto Rico Disaster Relief Employment Initiative
Bilingual Latino Career Company to spearhead the Puerto Rico Disaster Relief Employment Initiative to assist Puerto Ricans with employment opportunities. - December 20, 2017 - Latcareers.com
Stellar Scholars David Reinstein Composes "Anthem of Israel" for 51st Star on United States of America Flag
There has not been a star added to the Grand Old Flag since Hawaii in 1959. The year before, Alaska was affixed to the Stars and Stripes. A large tract of Yukon-Canadian land separates Alaska from the United States mainland; a large body of water separates Hawaii from the contiguous U.S. Israel is... - December 19, 2017 - Stellar Scholars
Law Office of Alena Shautsova Wins Asylum Claim for LGBT Ukrainian National
Immigration attorney Alena Shautsova helped an LGBT Ukrainian national to receive asylum in the United States. - December 15, 2017 - Law Office of Alena Shautsova
"Karma in Action: Finding Meaning, Making Choices" – the First Book to Combine a Memoir with the Laws of Karma – Just Released by Change
Have you ever wondered about your karma and what it means? "Karma in Action: Finding Meaning, Making Choices" is a just-released book that’s part inspirational memoir and part guide to karmic laws, presenting readers with a way to view the world and the events in their lives to determine their overarching meaning. - December 13, 2017 - Constance L. Vincent
Future Culture and Community of the Living Earth
Avenya, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, has spent two years researching the effects of reawakening the human connection to the spiritual dimension of the Earth and they recently launched a Kickstarter campaign for a short documentary film about this connection. - December 12, 2017 - Avenya
New Social Media Site PeepsLife is Gaining Popularity; Turn Those "Friends" Into Peeps
Who will be "the next big thing?" on the social media landscape? PeepsLife hopes to attract new members with a different approach...and it appears to be working. - December 08, 2017 - PeepsLife
Maryknoll Lay Missioners Sends Forth Their Lay Missioner Class of 2017
This is MKLM’s 50th Lay Missioner Class Since 1975. - December 08, 2017 - Maryknoll Lay Missioners
Karen Sue Newberry Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Karen Sue Newberry of Fort Lauderdale, Florida has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of veterans services. About Karen Sue Newberry Karen Sue Newberry is the... - December 07, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
All Star Driver Education Seeks Coat Donations
All Star Driver Education and One Warm Coat® have teamed up this winter to spread warmth...one coat at a time. - December 06, 2017 - All Star Driver Education
Pete Shrock Provides Five Tips to Help Caregivers During the Holidays; Leading "Emotional First Responder" Says Thank You Notes Are More Important Than Ever
It’s no secret the holidays are stressful. But, for a caregiver, it can be an especially physically and emotionally difficult time of the year. Family members who live out of town have the best intentions when they visit for the holidays. In reality, they often end up causing more stress on the caregiver. Legacy Navigator, co-founder and nationally recognized grief/trauma expert, Pete Shrock offers five tips to help caregivers during the holidays. - December 06, 2017 - Legacy Navigator
The World Council of Cedars Revolution Calls on State Department to Reject Issa as US Ambassador from Lebanon
The World Council of Cedars Revolution (WCCR) is calling for Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to reject Gaby Issa as the Lebanese ambassador to the US. Issa was put forward by Michel Aoun, the current President of Lebanon. Aoun’s Free Patriotic Movement is allied with the Iranian terrorist... - December 06, 2017 - World Council for the Cedars Revolution
HavenCon Proudly Announces the It’s Your Haven Foundation for LGBTQ+ Geeks, Gamers and Creators. Sets Live Stream Event for December 8th and 9th.
HavenCon is excited to announce the launch of the It’s Your Haven Foundation, based in Austin, Texas. The foundation promotes inclusivity and diversity at their annual HavenCon convention, which gives marginalized creators and attendees the opportunity to explore “geek” fandoms... - December 05, 2017 - It's Your Haven Foundation
MSL & Company Presenting at Inaugural Co-Liv! Conference/Lab at Impact Hub San Francisco
MSL continues the discussion on affordable housing strategies presented earlier in the year (at the Harvard University’s conference on Strategic Affordable Communities) when Principal, Macy Leung, kicks off the “Conversation on Affordability and Shared Housing,” a moderated panel, at the Co-Liv! Conference. Leung will lead the discussion with a presentation on current housing challenges, and MSL’s impact-driven development and advisory projects, aimed at addressing current community needs. - December 05, 2017 - MSL & Company, LLC
Powerful New Book "Rabbi Sha'ul – A Jewish Testimony" Now Available on Amazon
Meticulously researched and written by Max Debono-De-Laurentis, "Rabbi Sha'ul – A Jewish Testimony" takes readers back thousands of years, to days predating the New Testament, to discover exactly how he lived and remained as a Jew. "It's one of the only books to take such a... - December 05, 2017 - MDDL Discernment and Study Ministry
New Leadership Team at Elwyn
One of the Philadelphia-area’s most recognized and historical nonprofits is getting a major leadership facelift, as the new President and CEO of Elwyn, Charles McLister, redesigns and rebuilds the organization’s executive team in his first six months. The newly formed 14-member executive team has veteran leaders who come largely from the health and human services industry, including new hires from AstraZeneca, Universal Health Services, Acadia Health, Sheppard Pratt Health System, and others. - December 05, 2017 - Elwyn