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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
Dustin Rose Releases His Newest Album, "Catch The Wind"
Dustin Rose releases his first Christian album, "Catch The Wind," with Portland-Based BentBeat Productions - available on Amazon.com, iTunes, Spotify, and all major music sites. - December 05, 2017 - BentBeat Productions
Rose Medical Center in Denver, CO Names Ryan Tobin as New President & Chief Executive Officer
Rose Medical Center is pleased to announce that Ryan Tobin, COO, has been promoted to President & Chief Executive Officer at Rose Medical Center. Tobin succeeds long-time Rose Medical Center CEO Kenneth Feiler, who announced he was stepping down in October after 21 years leading Rose. Tobin will assume his new role January 2, 2018. - December 05, 2017 - Rose Medical Center
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
Smoke More Tour is Everything Right with Hip Hop
Smoke More Tour is a tour that originated in New York City and goes from city to city highlighting hip hop friendly venues along the way. Entertaining dwellers with live DJ, live performances, and featuring the newest tech and fashion - Smoke More Tour is a steamers paradise. - December 04, 2017 - Smoke More Tour
Avendelle Assisted Living Franchise Sells Master Franchise for Country of Turkey
Avendelle Assisted Living is a senior home franchise that is committed to offering personalized and expert senior care to families and loved ones. The brand seeks to be the premier provider of assisted living services in the United States and around the world by leveraging a boutique, small home focused business model. On 11/28/2017, Avendelle signed a Master Franchise Agreement to develop the country of Turkey. - December 02, 2017 - Avendelle Assisted Living
Mobility City Launches Franchise Model
Mobility City is the premier and one-of-a-kind mobile repair and cleaning service for mobility equipment to individuals, groups, facilities, hospitals, and organizations that rely on and maintain various mobility devices such as wheelchairs, scooters, rollator walkers, and many others. The company was created to address the obvious need for a business that offers mobile repair, general cleaning and maintenance services of the many kinds of mobility equipment that are used by disabled groups. - December 02, 2017 - Mobility City
Maryknoll Lay Missioners Celebrates Jean Donovan with a Presentation of Her Guitar
The event commemorates the anniversary of the martyrdom of the four churchwomen in El Salvador in 1980. - December 01, 2017 - Maryknoll Lay Missioners
Over 300 Compton Unified Students Are Treated to a Play Day and Tennis Tips from US Open Women’s Champion Sloane Stevens
On Monday, November 27, over 300 students from 14 elementary schools across Compton Unified School District descended upon the beautiful UCLA Tennis Center, ready to show off their tennis skills and receive some pointers from one of the best, tennis star Sloane Stephens. This... - December 01, 2017 - Compton Unified School District
Exquisite, Monumental Tapestry by Artist Byron Keith Byrd Will be Featured at Art Basel Miami 2017 in Blink Group Projects Exhibit
At Spectrum, Booth 315, December 7th - 10th - November 30, 2017 - Elizabeth Bryan Studio
Choosing Me Now Retreat Now Open for Registration
Award winning author Kim Olver offering for the first time a women's retreat called Choosing Me Now in San Antonio, Texas in February 2018. Retreat is focused on helping women answer the challenges they face without losing sight of what they want out of their life. Seating is limited. - November 30, 2017 - Coaching for Excellence
U.S. Navy Veteran Family Launches Major Organizers® Franchise to Serve San Antonio, TX, and Surrounding Areas
Major Organizers® selects San Antonio, TX as the newest franchise location. - November 29, 2017 - Major Organizers (R)
Dr. Alan Fein, Age 75, Promoted to Brown Belt in Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu West Hartford, CT
Black Belt Jim Hughes, with the blessing of his legendary teacher, Royce Gracie announces the promotion of Dr. Alan Fein to Brown Belt in Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. - November 27, 2017 - Jim Hughes & Gracie Brazilian Jiu JItsu Self Defense
Silver Edition Club Expands to Chicago; Develops Sister Site for LGBTQ Community
The exclusive dating site is hoping to distinguish itself from other matchmaking agencies in the Windy City. - November 27, 2017 - Silver Edition Club
Widow Publicly Forgives Husband's Killer at Finish The Ride Event
On 1 November 2016, Jeff Knopp (USMC (ret.), loving husband and father) was cycling on Foothill Boulevard when he was hit from behind and killed while riding a narrow stretch of Foothill Blvd. with no bike lane. In celebration of his life, this past weekend a Finish The Ride® event was held. Everyone in attendance was brought to tears when Jennifer Knopp, Jeff’s widow, introduced Joshua (the driver who killed Jeff), hugged him and forgave him for happened that day. - November 27, 2017 - Streets Are For Everyone
Events Across the Southland Mark 26th Annual World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
When it comes to fatal traffic crashes, Los Angeles is #1 and over the last few years, the problem has gotten worse. Three days of “World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims” activities were held across Los Angeles by a coalition of nonprofits called the L.A. Vision Zero Alliance. This year’s theme centered around the realization that they are not “accidents” but in at least 93% of the cases they are preventable. - November 24, 2017 - Streets Are For Everyone
Squash Partnership Provides Opportunity to Low Income Students
Students of Empower College Prep, a public charter school based in Central Phoenix, will serve as the flagship program of Arizona Squash, Inc., a non-profit group that engages underserved Phoenix area youth with academic support, squash and wellness, mentoring, enrichment, and community service to develop high school ready middle schoolers, college ready high schoolers, and career ready adults. - November 22, 2017 - Arizona Squash, Inc.
Next-Gen Amber AlertGPS: Award-Winning Safety Wearable & App Keeps Kids & Parents Connected
Amber Alert GPS, a leading child safety innovator, has released its next generation safety wearable. Amber Alert GPS is designed to keep kids safe and connected through GPS location awareness and 2-way mobile voice communications. With a simple touch of a button, a child can easily call a parent or caregiver – no matter where they are. Parents can also view their child's whereabouts from the convenience of the new smartphone companion app. - November 20, 2017 - AlertGPS