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Military Family Celebrates 1st Anniversary as Franchisee of Major Organizers (R)
Military spouse/veteran couple Melanie and Bill Woods focus on bringing order and reducing stress to central Ohio, one household at a time. - October 25, 2017 - Major Organizers (R)
Former President Vicente Fox to Join Reality Changers’ Board of Directors
Mexico’s Former Head of State Will be the Board’s Newest Prominent Director. - October 24, 2017 - Reality Changers
Domestic Violence Survivors Helped by East Bay Dentists
Total Health Dental Care’s “A Smile Returned” program provided complimentary dental makeovers to three patients who suffered injuries from domestic violence. The endeavor gave back to the community, helping survivors start a new chapter in life, while raising awareness about domestic violence and the connection between oral and total health. - October 24, 2017 - Total Health Dental Care
Marine Vet, Millennial HR Pro Tyler Koch Tapped to Join Forbes Human Resources Council
Tyler Koch of Houston, Texas has been selected for membership to the prestigious Human Resources Council of Forbes. Forbes Human Resources Council is an Invitation-Only Community for HR Executives Across All Industries. Koch comes from a leadership background in the Texas FFA Association and the United States Marine Corps. - October 23, 2017 - Koch-Tye Holdings, Inc.
Bumrungrad International Hospital Achieves Global Healthcare Accreditation
Bumrungrad International Hospital (BIH) (https://www.bumrungrad.com/thailandhospital), a pioneer in medical travel since 2002, has been awarded a three-year term of “Accreditation with Excellence” by the Global Healthcare Accreditation Program (http://globalhealthcareaccreditation.com/)... - October 23, 2017 - Global Healthcare Accreditation
The Dallas United Nations Association Partners with North Texas Leaders to Recognize United Nations Day
What: United Nations Day - On Oct. 24, 1945, the United Nations officially came into being with the ratification of its founding charter. On Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017, The Dallas United Nations Association and North Texas community leaders will celebrate the life-saving work of the United Nations and... - October 22, 2017 - Dallas United Nations Association of the U.S.A.
A Sweet Way to Get Rid of Halloween Candy - Redwood Smiles Announces Candy Buy-Back Program
Halloween Candy Buy Back Program for Redwood City - October 21, 2017 - Redwood Smiles
High School Juniors and Seniors Think They Are Failing Emotionally
The New #StrongGirls Initiative empowers young women to become emotionally intelligent to combat the feeling of emotional failure teens are experiencing. Media Personality and Co-Founder of The Keitt Institute, Jennifer Keitt, offers parents and educators 3 tips for helping empower teen girls to build their emotional intelligence. - October 20, 2017 - The Keitt Institute
National Institute for Fitness and Sport Will Host 4th Annual Non-Sanctioned Powerlifting Competition
The National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS) will be hosting its 4th annual, non-sanctioned Powerlifting Competition on Saturday, November 11, 2017. The competition will be comprised of 3 different lifts including Squat, Bench and Dead Lift. Competition begins promptly at 9:00 a.m. and is... - October 20, 2017 - NIFS
CMS Global and the Online Learning Consortium to Host Global Quality Summit on Nov. 15th in Orlando
CMS Global and the Online Learning Consortium (OLC) today announced they will host the Global Quality Summit (GQS) on Nov. 15, in Orlando, Florida. The GQS will take place in conjunction with OLC Accelerate 2017, OLC’s annual international conference on digital learning and teaching. The Summit’s one-day program will focus on advancing growth of global online education and will feature high-level representatives from global top 100 schools. - October 18, 2017 - CMS Global
Tampa Bay Charitiable Fundraiser Donates Over 200 Generators to Puerto Rico for Hurricane Maria Cleanup
HelpMeDonate.org, a Fundraising Company located in Tampa Bay has provided over 200 generators to aid Puerto Rico's cleanup following the devastation provided from Hurricane Maria. - October 16, 2017 - HelpMeDonate.org
Exclusive 4-Day/3-Night VIP Hotel Packages for the Opening Days of the Fiesta De San Fermín and the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain in 2018
Iberian Traveler’s Sanfermín Tours, in association with Peña Seattle de Sanfermines, offers clients the opportunity to join them on a private balcony in Pamplona's Town Hall Square for the start of another exciting celebration at one of the world’s most popular summer festivals. - October 15, 2017 - Iberian Traveler
SolidTrust Pay Partners with PayKii for Cross-Border Bill Payments
SolidTrust Pay, a global payment processor, and PayKii, the leading provider for Latin American bill payment coverage, have announced that they have signed an agreement to bring cross-border bill payment solutions to the SolidTrust Pay platform. - October 14, 2017 - SolidTrust Pay
One Nation Project the Musical
One Nation Project the Musical, a perfectly timed, satire told through two musical works focusing on the impact of the Great Financial Crisis and it also is a tear-jerker depiction of action told over a 70-year time span in America. - October 13, 2017 - One Nation
Embrace the Movie, a Fundraiser for the Your Time Women’s Empowerment Foundation, is at the Kramer IMAX Theater in Regina, Saskatchewan Wednesday November 29, 2017
REGINA - Brought to you by Mrs. Canada Globe and Eye Inspire Events, a fundraiser for the Your Time Women’s Empowerment Foundation, Embrace will be at the Kramer IMAX Theatre in Regina Saskatchewan for a one-night limited screening. The movie will be playing Wednesday November 27th, 2017... - October 12, 2017 - Mrs Canada Globe
Open Sky for Autism Takes Off on November 11
Air Hollywood Partners with the TSA, REACH Services, Crew Presidential, and Commercial Aviation Personnel to offer a free program to assist families living with autism rediscover the confidence, comfort, and enjoyment of air travel. - October 11, 2017 - Air Hollywood
Latcareers.com to Host 14th Annual Bilingual and Diversity Career Fair in Denver October 12, 2017
Amazon and many employers to recruit Bilingual and Diverse job seekers at annual career fair in Denver. - October 11, 2017 - Latcareers.com
Palm Beach Based Jet Company Sends Relief to the Caribbean
Exclusive donates thousands of pounds of supplies to all affected by devastating hurricanes. - October 10, 2017 - ecs inc
New York-Style Salsa Artist, NYJoe, Releases First Single "One More Chance." Live Concert with Big Band on November 18 with Portion of Proceeds Going to Puerto Rico.
Nuyorican Salsa artist “NYJoe” releases his first single “One More Chance” worldwide and performs live on November 18th at the Cuban Civic Club in Tampa. This social event will feature live Salsa, Bachata and Merengue music, dancing, and food. A portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to a Puerto Rico Relief Efforts at the wake of Hurricane Maria. - October 10, 2017 - Hands in Motion Music & Marketing
Safety Center's Teen Safe Driving Campaign Receives Funding from The Allstate Foundation Good Starts Young Program
Youth Take Action to End Distractions by Empowering Students throughout California to Create Real Change - October 10, 2017 - Safety Center
Salvation Army and ImageWorks Join Forces to "Humanize" Workforce Development
To secure employment for "marginalized" job seekers on society’s economic "sidelines" – Returning Citizens, men and women on public assistance, and mature workers managing the changing economy – then imagination, inspiration, creativity and respect for the individual must become tools that are as critical as polished resumes, practical action plans, and targeted social services, according to organizers of this month’s Hiring from the Sidelines conference for Workforce Professionals. - October 10, 2017 - ImageWorks Consulting Firm
Buckhead Coalition Endorses Alex Wan for Atlanta City Council President
The Buckhead Coalition has endorsed Alex Wan, who is seeking the Atlanta City Council President seat after two successful terms on Council. www.AlexWanForAtlanta.com - October 07, 2017 - Alex Wan for Atlanta
Researcher Again Puts in Question Christopher Columbus History
A specialist on the life of Christopher Columbus is again casting doubt on the traditional account of the great navigator’s life and deeds by unveiling a painting of Fort Navidad - the first settlement in the New World - at Potomac State College of West Virginia University. - October 06, 2017 - Association Cristovao Colon
Producer Actor Lily Lisa Recipient of Arts 4 Peace Award
Arts 4 Peace Awards recognizes Philanthropist, Lily Lisa for her work with the homeless. - October 06, 2017 - Lily Lisa
9/11 First Responder Garrett M. Goodwin’s Documentary “In His Own Words” Now Available on Amazon
Garrett M. Goodwin, Veteran, Author, and First Responder shares his personal experiences in a new documentary “In His Own Words” about his 24 days at Ground Zero rescuing and recovering victims of the 9/11 terrorist attack in New York City, now available on Amazon. - October 05, 2017 - Park City Family Office
NC Motivational Speaker Kelly Swanson Featured in Reality TV Show Airing October 6, 2017
NC Motivational Speaker, Comedian, and Storyteller, Kelly Swanson will appear in the upcoming TV show, The Fashion Hero, airing on Amazon Prime on October 6, 2017. - October 05, 2017 - Kelly Swanson, Motivational Speaker
Tomi Malm to Release Debut Solo Album Walkin' On Air, October 15, 2017, on Contante & Sonante Records
Contante & Sonante Records is thrilled and proud to announce the highly-anticipated debut album by Finnish producer, arranger & songwriter Tomi Malm, scheduled to release on October 15. The album features vocal performances by Jason Scheff, Frank Adahl, Clif Magness, Jeff Pescetto, Jerry Lopez, Julian Thomas, Shem von Schroeck, Ashton Moran, Zosia & Warren Wiebe, and includes legendary players such as Vinnie Colaiuta, Simon Phillips, Alex Al, Brandon Fields, Luis Conte and more. - October 05, 2017 - Contante & Sonante
Brooklyn Artist Creates "Prints for Puerto Rico" Hurricane Relief Effort
Brooklyn Artist, Subway Doodle, Designs Print to Support the Hurricane Recovery and Relief Efforts in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean - October 05, 2017 - Subway Doodle
Elephant Aid International (EAI) Working with Puerto Rico Government to Retire Zoo Elephant to Georgia, USA, Refuge
EAI is coordinating with the Puerto Rico government to retire Mundi, a 34-year-old female African elephant, to EAI’s new refuge in Attapulgus, GA; launching fundraising campaign to cover the cost of the move. - October 04, 2017 - Elephant Aid International
New Anti-Bullying Spray, "Spray 'Em Away" Aims to Prevent Bullying in Classrooms
40 teachers across the US, Mexico, Canada and Australia are seeing amazing results from a pilot program using an anti-bullying spray developed by Spray 'Em Away. Spray 'Em Away products give teachers an aromatherapy room spray to use in their classrooms to spark conversations, like bullying, that can be challenging for a teachers and students to talk about. - October 04, 2017 - Spray 'Em Away
SCPC: New Study of Medicare “DIR” Fee Legislation Helps Demonstrate PBMs as Bad Actors Across Full Spectrum of Transactions
Solutions to PBM Pricing Abuses Must Address Entire Drug Supply Chain - October 03, 2017 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
Wayne Brady Among Invisible Disabilities Champions to be Honored at 10th Annual Invisible Disabilities Association Awards Gala in Colorado on Oct. 21st
The Invisible Disabilities® Association (IDA) honors its 2017 award recipients on Oct. 21st at the 10th Annual Awards Gala, Laugh Out Loud, in Lone Tree, Colorado. This year’s Awards Gala, sponsored by Fireplace Warehouse ETC. is an opportunity to raise awareness and funds, plus honor incredible eight individuals and organizations making positive contributions towards understanding and education of invisible disabilities. - October 03, 2017 - Invisible Disabilities Association
Lite Run Awarded $100,000 SBIR Grant for Innovative Mobility Device
Lite Run Inc. is pleased to announce that it has won a $100,000 Small Business and Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research. The award targets the development of a home version of the innovative Lite Run mobility... - October 03, 2017 - Lite Run Inc.
Canoe Pool & Santo Mining Corp Sign LOI for Bitcoin Pool Market in America
Chongqing Yuhuan Technology Co., Ltd., operating as Canoe Pool and Santo Mining Corp., operating as Podwerks (OTC: SANP), a manufacturer of modular container units servicing the U.S., today announce the signing of a letter of intent ahead of executing a definitive agreement to merge the two... - October 02, 2017 - Canoe Pool
Feminists Shamefully Silent on Plight of Muslim Women, Says Feminist Phyllis Chesler in New Book from New English Review Press
Speaking about her new book, “Islamic Gender Apartheid: Exposing the Veiled War Against Women” from New English Review Press, Phyllis Chesler mourned the fact that so many American progressives, including feminists, have so disgracefully abandoned their Muslim and other tribal sisters... - October 02, 2017 - New English Review Press
North American Pet Health Insurance Association Elect New President, Executive
The North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA) recently elected a number of new positions, including Rick Faucher as the association’s new President, Rob Jackson as its Vice President, Bob Capobianco as the Secretary, and Chris Middleton as the association’s new Treasurer. - September 28, 2017 - NAPHIA - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
Casa Cupula Prepares to Celebrate Its Quinceañera with Special Packages
Puerto Vallarta’s Luxury LGBT Boutique Hotel Extends Deals for this Fall and Winter. - September 28, 2017 - Casa Cupula
Uganda NGO TERREWODE Receives Funding for Women's Hospital to Serve Obstetric Fistula Patients
Women in Uganda suffering from obstetric fistula just received a million reasons to be hopeful. Support from the Uganda Fistula Fund for TERREWODE, as well as the Hamlin International Partners in Australia and the United States, has raised over $1.6 million for TERREWODE, a non-governmental... - September 28, 2017 - Uganda Fistula Fund for TERREWODE
Acer Exhibits and Events Launches New Website
Acer's new website launch coincides with recently being recognized for the 4th year in a row as one of the FAB 50 Exhibit Fabricators in the US by Event Marketer. - September 27, 2017 - Acer Exhibits and Events
Dr. Rick Hertless and John Rose's New Book "Fear Not! Angels Have Your Back" Has Been Released on Amazon.com
Dr. Rick Hertless and John Rose have released their new book Fear Not! Angels Have Your Back. David Yanez, author of Igniter of Faith, says, "Fear Not! Angels Have Your Back is a great read that Rick and John have brought us. This book gives insight to the angels around us and the roles they play, with Biblical truths backed by Scripture. . . .” It is a must read for those who do not understand the security God places around us in troubled times. - September 27, 2017 - His Gospel Power
Teleperformance to Hire 1000 Employees Across Florida
Company to Host Career Fair on September 27 in North Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Port St. Lucie and Panama City. - September 25, 2017 - Teleperformance
Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation to Recognize Retiring Seattle Police Department K9 Patrol Dog Ziva on Oct. 14; SPD’s 1st Female Generalist Patrol Dog Served 7.5 Years
With more than 5000 police calls, 81 felony arrests, 23 misdemeanor arrests and more under her collar, Seattle Police Department’s K9-3 Ziva is ready for retirement this fall before her 10th birthday on Nov.15. In addition to her crime fighting, with her partner A/Sergeant Mark Wong, Ziva’s helped raise more than $40,000 over the years for local animal organizations, including the Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation. SASF will recognize Ziva on Oct. 14 at Raining Cats & Dogs Auction. - September 25, 2017 - Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation
Fall Into the New Music Ventures We Here Now Music Group Has Made
We Here Now Music Group has been up to some great things. - September 24, 2017 - We Here Now Music Group, LLC
INSPIREDD: a Non-Profit Making Organization with a Difference
INSPIREDD, an organization that is ready to evoke high flying deeds when it comes to tackling crisis arising with poverty, water, health, environment and disaster in the world's poorest countries proudly announces their new Non-Profit making Organization NPO which is registered in Canada as an... - September 24, 2017 - INSPIREDD
"My Stars Are Still Shining" a Memoir by Amina Warsuma
Amina has succeeded in authoring an inspirational memoir about her life as an international fashion model whose life has influenced so many others. Her journey from the tough streets of Harlem to the high-fashion runways of Paris and New York is remarkable. Companions on Amina’s journey include fashion-world luminaries, movie stars, and renown artist. Quite a contrast with her life as a physically and psychologically abused child. - September 22, 2017 - Agent Zero Productions,LLC
Gay Daughter of Focus on the Family Executive Unmasks Her Coming Out Story with New Memoir
Releasing Oct. 1st, "Refocusing My Family," unmasks Amber Cantorna's true story of being raised in the epi-center of Christian family values and how coming out as gay tore that paradigm apart, shunned her from her family, and burdened her with a degree of devastation that nearly took her life. With grace and transparency, Amber’s book sheds light on the harm that religious and family rejection reeks on the human soul, and offers to LGBTQ people and their religious families, a better way to love. - September 22, 2017 - Beyond
Black Girls CODE and Colgate-Palmolive Push Girls to Code a Brighter Future in Hackathon
Continuing its mission to teach one million girls to code by 2040, Black Girls CODE, in partnership with Colgate-Palmolive, will host its second Code a Brighter Future Hackathon. The event will take place on Friday, September 22 – Sunday, September 24, at Galvanize (44 Tehama Street, San... - September 22, 2017 - BlackGirlsCode
L.M. Foundation Presents Grammy Nominated Miki Howard Two Day Special Event Celebrating Domestic Violence Survivors
Grammy Nominated Miki Howard is teaming up with L.M. Foundation to headline The "Aspiring 2B A Better Me™ Benefit Event Series." The two day event which starts Friday, October 20, 2017, in Baltimore, MD at Morgan State University's Murphy's Fine Arts Theater. - September 22, 2017 - L.M. Foundation
"2017 US China Jilin Radio and Television Week" Series of Activities in the United States Officially Launched in Los Angeles
To further promote the cultural exchanges between China and the United States and to further enhance the understanding and friendship between the two countries, the "2017 US China Jilin Radio and Television Week" series of activities co-organized by Media Office of Jilin Provincial... - September 20, 2017 - EDI Media
Retired Military Veteran Gives Up $82,000 Job to Restore and Create Home Furniture in Pennsylvania
Being with Family and Enjoying What You do is More Important Than How Much You Make - September 20, 2017 - The Mosaic Dragonfly