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2nd Edition of Bestselling “What’s the Deal with Retirement Communities?” Released
Newly revised book takes an up-close look at often-asked questions about senior housing options. - June 30, 2017 - My LifeSite
Celebrating Independence for Disabled Citizens on July 4th
LaunchAbility kicks off their "Independence" fundraising campaign to help intellectually developmentally and disabled (IDD) adults find their own independence through assisting them find jobs fitting their unique skills. - June 30, 2017 - LaunchAbility
Larry G. Floren, LTC (R) USA, Multi Functional Logistician Honored as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Larry G. Floren of Colorado Springs, Colorado has been honored as a Professional of the Year for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements for over 30 years in the fields of aerospace and defense. About Larry G. Floren, LTC (R) USA,... - June 30, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Georgia Scientologists Recognize the International Day Against Drug Abuse
The Church of Scientology Atlanta hosted motivational speaker James Brown, who, in 1992, was shot in the neck over a drug deal and paralyzed from the neck down. Mr. Brown, in coordination with the Georgia Foundation for a Drug Free World, now uses this experience to teach at risk youth the importance of leading a drug-free life. - June 29, 2017 - Church of Scientology Atlanta
Historic Championship Won
The First Ever Adaptive MMA Bantamweight Champion - Garrett “G-Money” Holeve - was named by Spire Sanctioning and Gateway Fighting Series on June 23rd, 2017 in St, Charles, Mo. - June 28, 2017 - Garrett Holeve
The TITAN Foundation for Sustainable Growth Announced Today That They Have Accepted an Engagement to Raise USD $9 Billion Investments for Latin American Countries
The engagement, directed at funding a 10 year development plan, is focused on the areas of mining, renewable energies, agriculture and health. The investments will be backed up by local regional tangible assets, sovereign bonds, sovereign guarantees. - June 28, 2017 - TITAN foundation
A Unique Remote Control Gives Blind and Low Vision Readers Access to 100,000s of Accessible Talking Books & Newspapers
British assistive technology innovators Dolphin Computer Access this week launched GuideReader, offering blind and partially sighted Americans a new, effortless way to find and read accessible books and newspapers. - June 27, 2017 - Dolphin Computer Access
Artist Alexey Steele Brings Inspiring Message, Celebrates Unsung Hero of Urban Neighborhood Through Public Art
New Life-Size Painting of 75-Year-Old Gardener Unveiled at New Gallery in Impoverished Scottsdale Section of Carson. - June 26, 2017 - Alexey Steele
Now Share LOVE and the Magic Bus to Lead the LGBT Pride Parade’s Summer of Love Contingent
Now Share LOVE and the Magic Bus to lead the Pride Parade’s Summer of Love contingent, Hearts Sky Written Above San Francisco, All Celebrating 50 Years of Striving for LOVE Equality. - June 22, 2017 - Now Share LOVE
LENDonate Changes The Game of Nonprofit Financing by Creating Swift Access to High Quality Loans
One-of-a-Kind Online Platform Launches to Enable Nonprofits to Source Loans and Donations Simultaneously through a New, Innovative Process - June 22, 2017 - LENDonate, Inc.
Father Richard Klingeisen Has Recently Been Honored by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Father Richard Klingeisen, of Reedsville, Wisconsin, has recently been recognized as a Lifetime Featured Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Religion and Healthcare. - June 21, 2017 - Strathmore Who's Who
AA Historic Mixed Martial Arts Event – a Legend in Adaptive Sports
This is an amazing story about a 27 year old with Down syndrome who is pursuing his dream to be a Mixed Martial Artist and compete at the highest level. On June 23rd in St. Louis, MO. this Florida fighter will have his 3rd sanctioned MMA bout. Coached by his father this story has some amazing elements to it. - June 20, 2017 - Garrett Holeve
Veterans, CA Assemblymen Join Forces to Host 1st Annual Vegan Festival in San Jose July 1st
George, Stephanie Caruthers and CA Assembly member Ash Kalra will be hosting the CA Summer Veg Fest at the Santa Clara Fairgrounds on July 1st 2017 from 11am to 7pm. Sponsored by the CA Endowment. “I want the attendees to know to truths. That the planet we live in is in danger from all... - June 18, 2017 - Summer Veg Fest
Long Awaited Sanctuary to Benefit the Virginia Range Wild Horses
Equine Legacy Ranch (ELR) announces the purchase of over 650 acres of land north of Reno, Nevada, to be used as a sanctuary for Virginia Range wild horses removed from the range and a center for wellness and healing. A partnership between ERL and Hidden Valley Wild Horse Protection Fund will create the largest private wild horse rescue operation and sanctuary in northwest Nevada. Many volunteer opportunities will be created through the establishment of this extraordinary sanctuary. - June 16, 2017 - Hidden Valley Wild Horse Protection Fund
Historic Uriel Saenz “Resist Dress” Travels to San Francisco Pride
Following a successful run at the LA Pride resist march, International couture designer, Uriel Saenz takes his creation to San Francisco on June 25, as it continues its LGBTQ pride circuit. - June 15, 2017 - The US Lifestyle Group LLC
Akraya, Inc. Receives "Supplier of the Year" Award from WRMSDC
AKRAYA, Inc., a leading staffing and managed services firm received the prestigious "Supplier of the Year" award from the Western Regional Minority Supplier Development Council. The WRMSDC Class 3 "Supplier of the Year Award" recognizes a WRMSDC certified MBE that demonstrates... - June 15, 2017 - Akraya
The Beats, The Rhymes, The History Tour 2017: The Legendary Cold Crush Brothers: the Genesis of Hip Hop Culture
Hip Hop Healthy Edutainment presents "The Beats, The Rhymes, The History Tour 2017," the ultimate Hip Hop experience of a lifetime. Audience members will embark on a multisensory journey through Hip Hop culture and classic Hip Hop music with the Legendary Cold Crush Brothers. Concert... - June 14, 2017 - Hip Hop Healthy Edutainment
Artist Living with Pain Releases "Finding Your Colors," a Fine Art Adult Coloring Book for Stress & Anxiety Relief
“Finding Your Colors” is now published. It is a fine art adult coloring book for stress and anxiety relief, created from pain and inspired by depression. - June 13, 2017 - Hertz Nazaire
1000 Watts Sports Makes Giving Back a Priority
While only a year old, 1000 Watts Sports decided to give back to its community by providing scholarships to deserving kids from Chicago's West and South sides. A sponsorship program enables this newer sports programming company to send dozens of kids to camp this summer. Thanks to donations from generous donors, 27 kids are able to attend this all-day sports camp held for eight weeks this summer. - June 13, 2017 - 1000 Watts Sports
Amazing Shanghai Promotion Activities Successfully Launched at the Ontario Airport
This exhibition showcased the growth, trends and technological development in Shanghai. Four photographers that were featured were American including Pulitzer Prize winner Nick Ut, so this gave Americans a first person point of view from another American with how they viewed Shanghai. This event also featured “Flying over Shanghai” a virtual reality film to experience the development of Shanghai from a first person point of view. - June 12, 2017 - EDI Media
Hedley Productions Takes Bets on Who Will Win the Battle Between Good and Evil
In the eternal battle between God and The Devil, a battle that has caused wars and laid out the philosophies by which many people live, independent film company, Hedley Productions is asking the public who is winning and to put their money where their mouth is? At www.votethewinner.net, visitors... - June 12, 2017 - Hedley Productions
Self Care Catalysts and SAGE Launch “SAGE Health Storylines” on HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day
The SAGE Health Storylines self care app was designed in partnership with SAGE & Self Care Catalysts to support the health and well being of older adults within the LGBT community. Please help spread the word and support the health and well being of the diverse senior community. - June 09, 2017 - Self Care Catalysts
10BUCKSAROOM.com to Participate in the International Franchise Expo at the Javits Center in NY
Join 10BUCKSAROOM.com as they make their first tradeshow debut in New York. - June 08, 2017 - 10bucksaroom.com
Religious Leaders of All Faiths to Give Sermons on Food Waste
Weekend of September 8-10, 2017 - June 08, 2017 - AmpleHarvest.org
Texas Native Now Training in NYC Wins National EN POINTE: Classical Ballet Competition
A Texas native, who ventured to New York City at age 17 to pursue her dream of becoming a professional ballet dancer, won first place and $12,000 in the National Society of Arts and Letters (NSAL) national EN POINTE: Classical Ballet Competition held in Boca Raton, Florida. Five dancers collected $31,000 in prize money sponsored by the National Society of Arts and Letters. - June 07, 2017 - National Society of Arts and Letters (NSAL) Florida East Coast Chapter
USLegal and LegalArmour Form Alliance
Leading protector of personal information adds to their delivery services by providing access to self-service legal forms. - June 07, 2017 - USLegal, Inc.
Insight Global’s Portland Office Volunteers for 3rd Year at Blanchet House Serving Meals to Those in Need
Insight Global’s Portland office volunteered for the third year in a row at the Blanchet House in downtown Portland by serving meals to those in need over the course of four days. The Blanchet House has been around for 79 years, offering food, shelter and aid to local residents. In those four... - June 07, 2017 - Insight Global
Gerardsmusic.com/Maile Lei Music Ministry Productions Announces the Debut of Gerard Powell's New CD
Gerardsmusic.com, "Spreading God's Word Through Music and Song... Island Style" Announces the Debut of Gerard Powell's New CD Release Entitled "Island Style Christian Music." - June 07, 2017 - Maile Lei Music Ministry Productions
Leading the Fight Against Opioid Addiction
Kentucky State Senator Alice Forgy Kerr is leading the way in fighting against opioid addiction and abuse. - June 07, 2017 - DisposeRX
MediConnect to Take Part in Military Hiring Fair at 2017 Pittsburgh Expo with the Pittsburgh Pirates
MediConnect is honored to take part in the 2017 Pittsburgh Expo with the Pittsburgh Pirates, a military hiring fair that is part of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes initiative. The event is set to take place on Friday, June 16th from 9:30am-2pm at PNC Park in... - June 07, 2017 - MediConnect
Narrative 4 Presents a Night of Music & Literature at University of Limerick Featuring Maroon 5’s Mickey Madden, Colm Mac Con Iomaire, Leah Siegel, Colum McCann & More
Four world-renowned musicians – Mickey Madden, Leah Siegel, David Gungor and Colm Mac Con Iomaire – will join literary luminaries Colum McCann, Christine Dwyer Hickey, Assaf Gavron, Ruth Gilligan, Ishmael Beah and Rob Spillman – for an evening of stories and song highlighting the global nonprofit, Narrative 4. The event will be moderated by Narrative 4 board members Tyler Cabot and Greg Khalil. - June 06, 2017 - Narrative 4
7 Things to Consider Before Buying a Bounce House from China
Bouncer Depot offers tips on selecting the best commercial bounce houses, inflatable water slides and obstacle courses made in the U.S.A. - June 06, 2017 - Bouncer Depot
J.C. Restoration Volunteers Succeed in Packing Over 100,000 Life-Saving Meals
J.C. Restoration, Inc. (JCR) and hundreds of community members worked to feed thousands of starving children in the developing world. Through a partnership between J.C. Restoration and Feed My Starving Children (FMSC), volunteers set a goal to prepare 100,000 life-saving meals at this FMSC... - June 06, 2017 - J.C. Restoration, Inc.
DISH Supports AmpleHarvest.org to Reduce Food Waste During Customer Campaign
Innovative Cause Marketing Campaign Illustrates How Businesses Can Help to Permanently Reduce Food Waste and Hunger Nationwide - June 05, 2017 - AmpleHarvest.org
Humanity First USA Launches National Donate a Lunch Day
Humanity First USA Urges Support from all Americans to Fight Hunger in America Humanity First USA will launch its national Donate a Lunch Day on June 10, 2017. This day aims to combat hunger, which currently impacts 50 million Americans. Humanity First USA encourages its supporters to skip one... - June 05, 2017 - Humanity First
Every Citizen Has Opportunities, Inc. (ECHO) Joins Calls for Local Community to “Start Your Activism @ Home”
600+ Nonprofits Will Come Together on June 8th to Raise Nearly $2 Million to Support D.C., Maryland and Virginia Residents - June 05, 2017 - ECHO
Go on a Colorful Journey of Inspiration with "Gogi & Mogi Go To The Garden"
Introducing a new independently published children’s book by Golareh Safarian. - June 03, 2017 - Gogimogi
New Children's Book "Crow Party" Released, Written by London J. Maddison & Illustrated by Nick McCarthy
"Crow Party" is a newly released, highly entertaining children's book written by London J. Maddison and Illustrated by Nick McCarthy. This amusing book shares insights into the intelligence and annoying personalities of crows with superb illustrations capturing them in their antics. Highly recommended for children from toddlers to early readers. Teaches children to observe and appreciate urban wildlife. - June 03, 2017 - London J. Maddison
Fintech Recruiters to Host 1st Invest in Africa Virtual Summit Focused on Business & Investment Opportunities in Africa
Invest in Africa Virtual Summit, June 5 to 8, 2017. - June 02, 2017 - Fintech Recruiters
Country Star Doug Stone Performs on Knees with One Year Old Baby Ryman Frizzell at the Nashville Palace
Country music veteran, Doug Stone got down on his knees, but brought the Nashville Palace crowd to their feet, when he brought one year old Ryman Shafer Frizzell on stage to perform his hit, “Why Didn’t I Think Of That,” during a May concert in Nashville, TN. - June 01, 2017 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell
The Art of Dr. Seuss Exhibition Arrives in Stone Harbor Father's Day Weekend
A compelling selection of artworks from The Art of Dr. Seuss will be on display at Ocean Galleries (9618 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor/609.368.7777) from Friday, June 16 through Monday, June 19, 2017. The exhibition features exclusive collection of estate authorized artworks from The Art of Dr. Seuss. - June 01, 2017 - Ocean Galleries
Kartoon Circus Revives Saturday Morning Television
Dal and Cinde Sanders as The Ringmaster and Boopsie The Clown bring back a traditional children’s television format with modern themes. - May 30, 2017 - Kartoon Circus
"The Angel of Polk Street" by Celeste Newbrough is Released; A Powerful Coming of Age Tale of Crime, Family, Gender, and Hope
A new psychological novel intertwines the fates of a child and mother relating a unique narrative of coming of age. Leslie Lawrence (nicknamed Lee), is taken from his mother, Veronica, to live for years with a violent kidnapper. Leslie finally escapes to San Francisco to the derelict Tenderloin District to perform in a strip club dressed as an angel. Discovered by the cop who originally handled the case, Leslie is identified as the boy, Lee, and returns to his mother as a transgender teen. - May 30, 2017 - Celeste Newbrough
Cruises to Benefit Wounded Warrior Project
Jeanne Farley, CCC of Cruise Planners Supports Injured Service Members with Memorial Day 2018 Cruises. - May 28, 2017 - Jeanne Farley, CCC Cruise Planners
925 Entertainment LLC Announces the Release of “Get Up,” a New Single from “Bhey” Written and Produced by Narada Michael Walden
Music performance from The 925 Band, produced by Tommy Merry Film Productions. - May 26, 2017 - 925 Entertainment
Nigerian-American Launches One of the First Ever African Art Galleries in Los Angeles
Afr-i-can Contemporary Art Opens Loft Gallery Space in Los Angeles’ Iconic American Cement Building. Afr-i-can Contemporary Art gallery, an informal and unconventional viewing experience, has its grand opening with Presentation 001, in the iconic American Cement Building on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, and the viewing will remain open until June 30, 2017. - May 24, 2017 - Afr-i-can Contemporary Art
UFC Signs First Ever South Asian Fighter
Arjan Singh Bhullar becomes the first South Asian fighter to sign with the UFC - which is the biggest MMA fight promotion company in the world. - May 24, 2017 - Law Offices of Jamshed Mistry
TeleConnect Senior Services, Inc. Announces the Launch of Their Virtual Assistance Service for Seniors
Seniors citizens who feel isolated, are frustrated with technology, or who just need someone to speak with, can now turn to a new nationwide virtual assistance service for seniors. - May 24, 2017 - Michael Kessler
Sandy Sholl of MadaLuxe Group Honors Heroes at 2017 World of Children Hero Awards
World of Children, a global recognition and funding organization for individuals exclusively serving the needs of vulnerable children, held the 2017 World of Children Hero Awards at Montage Beverly Hills. Hosted by Brooke Burke-Charvet, the evening recognized four extraordinary individuals for their work with children in various parts of the world. Funds raised at the event will benefit the World of Children Honorees to continue their outstanding work with children. - May 23, 2017 - MadaLuxe Group
A Widow Pursues Her Children’s American Dream After Defying the Cuban Tyranny That Stole Her Wealth and Her Future — A New Memoir
When does a memoir become a testimony of historical events? When the narration weaves dramatic personal stories within a country’s history, and when each historical event as it evolved impacted on people's destinies. Louis Villalba’s “Cuban Seeds” tells an astonishing tale centered on Chelo, a politically quiet and a towering figure, and the Llano family, whose struggles against a Communist dictatorship and yearnings for freedom led them to America in 1961. (LatinoBooks.Net.) - May 23, 2017 - Louis Villalba