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Kweli Wireless is Preparing to File for Their FCC 214 Authorization. They Are Poised to Becoming the First Major Black Owned Wireless Service Provider in America.
Kweli Wireless' primary target is ethnic-based. There are 43 million black Americans, 50 million Latino Americans and a few million Native Americans, when you add in pop culture the numbers run over 100 million people as a potential subscriber base. About 2/3 of their base are at least 16 years old or older. Some of them use more than one device or service. Kweli is projecting they will register at least 10% of their base and become a billion dollar corporation within their first two years. - December 18, 2016 - Kweli Wireless
Joyce L. Morrison Has Been Recognized as Strathmore’s Who’s Who’s Woman of the Month
Joyce L. Morrison, of St. Joseph, Missouri, has recently been honored as Strathmore’s Who’s Who Woman of the Month for January, 2017. This honor has been bestowed in recognition of her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Animal Health. - December 17, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Doni-Jo Minor-Munro Named Strathmore’s Who’s Who Biography of the Month
Doni-Jo Minor-Munro, of Santa Maria, California, has recently been named the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Biography of the Month of November, 2017, for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of American Indian Educational Programs. - December 17, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Helping Hearts At Home Empowers Seniors to Age in Place
Helping Hearts At Home is a new companion agency, owned and operated by an RN with many years experience working with the geriatric population in all healthcare settings. They believe in aging in place and have the resources to help seniors do just that. The holiday time brings busy families together. This is also the time of year when parents who have need for some assistance at home set off red flags with certain behavior changes. - December 16, 2016 - Helping Hearts At Home
A New College Has Landed in Seattle
Athena University, the newest addition to the Athena Education System will open its first US campus in January of 2017. With more than 45 years of experience, the Athena Education System and its components in China, Thailand and Taiwan have pioneered a new approach, model and perspective to students on a global plane. - December 15, 2016 - Athena University
"Activation" Wins 2016 Henri Christian Literary Award for Non-Fiction
"Activation: A Story of God's Transforming Power" wins 2016 Henri Christian Literary Award for Non-Fiction Category. "Activation" was written by Adam Gellert and published by Burkhart Books, in partnership with Pulon Press of Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas. - December 14, 2016 - Adam Gellert
China Forex Expo Partners with CrowdReviews.com, Announces 2017 Event
The fourth China Forex Expo, the live broadcast of which has attracted 100,000 viewers, was no doubt a fruitful event for both exhibitors and visitors. From October 28-29, 2016, thousands of old and new friends from home and abroad get together at Shenzhen, networking, filling their minds with... - December 14, 2016 - topseos.com
Fantasy Chapter Book Written for Children by an Author Their Age
Twelve-year-old Hannah Hoffman couldn't stop smiling this September as she flipped through the first installment of her new chapter book series - "The Pathway to Dragons: The Portal to Pyranis." Between writing, editing, working with an illustrator and publishing the book, it has taken... - December 09, 2016 - Hoffman Creations, Inc.
Texas Trust Delivers $5,000 to Toys for Tots
A restored 1956 Chevy school bus owned by Texas Trust Credit Union was used to deliver hundreds of toys to Toys for Tots. - December 09, 2016 - Texas Trust Credit Union
Abolition Day 2016: U.S.'s Vegan, Abolitionist Political Party Publishes Final Draft of Abolition Amendment; Will Grant Legal Personhood, Rights to Other Animals
The Humane Party has published the final, full draft of the Abolition Amendment, a proposed amendment to the United States Constitution. Upon ratification, the Abolition Amendment will abolish the property status of all animals under U.S. jurisdiction, thereby bringing an immediate end to the meat, dairy, egg, poultry, fish, leather, fur, vivisection, rodeo, and other violence-based industries. - December 06, 2016 - The Humane Party
CrowdReviews.com Partners with Conference Series LLC Announces Asia Pharma 2017
Conference Series LLC is a renowned organization that organizes highly notable pharmaceutical conferences and healthcare conferences throughout the globe, invites participants from all over the world to attend “10th Asia-Pacific Pharma Congress” during May 08-10, 2017 in Singapore city,... - December 06, 2016 - topseos.com
The Confidence Factor for Women in Leadership Online Academy is Open for Enrollment
The Confidence Factor for Women in Leadership presents their highly anticipated online academy for new and mid-level professionals seeking entry in c-level careers and business. - December 06, 2016 - CSE
"Good Morning, Zitounia!" a Puppet Show Mining Comedy from the Arab Spring
A puppet comedy about the destruction of a dictator-controlled news show during the Arab Spring revolution movement. It's definitely one-of-a-kind and relevant to the current political turmoil in America. - December 03, 2016 - Good Morning, Zitounia!
Pacific Islander Royalty and Dignitaries Praise Disney’s Moana
Prince Tungi and Prince Ethan who are of Tongan and Samoan royalty shares their thoughts on Disney's Moana after attending the world premiere in Hollywood. - December 01, 2016 - Prince Tungi
Kaplan Zuckerman Promoting the Hilariously Inappropriate Film - "Unforgivable Sin"; Elaine at KZ Management Talks to Chloe Traicos the Writer of the Piece
Chloe's journey is one unlike any other... - November 30, 2016 - Kaplan Zuckerman Entertainment
First Deaf Player in NBA History TEDx Talk Goes Viral
Lance Allred’s journey to the TEDx stage is anything but ordinary. He was raised in a polygamous family in rural Montana, made history when he became the NBA’s first deaf player, is a best selling author and just checked off another NBA first by becoming the only player to ever deliver a TEDx talk. - November 30, 2016 - Nudge Notify Marketing
"The Yellow Star" by Aaron Seth, Speaks to a Young Audience. He Writes About Life During the Holocaust. What is Life Worth, When Nothing is Left?
"The Yellow Star" depicts a story of two young boys, no more than twelve of different religious backgrounds learning to appreciate what is left of their life during the Nazi regime in Germany. Illustrator, Illana Barran is also author and illustrator of "The Survival Of The Gingerbread Girl - A Lullaby." - November 29, 2016 - Illana Barran
Local Author Of Omari and the People Wins Prestigious Audiobook Award
Local best-selling novelist Stephen Whitfield learned today that the audiobook version of Omari and the People has won the prestigious Audiofile Magazine Earphones Award for fiction. "This is such a wonderful surprise and honor!" he said when he received the email from Audiofile... - November 29, 2016 - ShirleyCastle.com
Hiking Hearts Sponsors Choose-To-Heal Photo Shoot for Compassionate Friends Candle Lighting Memorial Hosted by A Butterfly's Journey
Hiking Hearts, a Boston-based charitable organization and leader in philanthropic hiking, is reaching out to help A Butterfly’s Journey To a New Normal (ABJ), out of Newburyport, MA, to help heal grief using photography at The Compassionate Friends' Worldwide Annual Candle Lighting. - November 27, 2016 - A Butterfly's Journey To A New Normal
"Goodbye, Emma" Helps Children Relate to Hardships Their Peers, Children Refugees, Face When Fleeing War, Leaving Behind Memories, Toys, Pets...
It is hard to imagine tough choices children refugees face when forced to leave their homes and memories behind. Young protagonist in "Goodbye, Emma" has to decide how many of his favourite toys, books, board games, and family pictures he could fit in his only suitcase. But leaving his beloved pet dog Emma behind is one of the hardest things to do. Struggling with the idea of introducing the topic of refugees to the little ones? "Goodbye, Emma" is the book of choice for 3 to 7 year olds. - November 25, 2016 - Clever Fox Press Ltd
New Amazing Chinese Comics "Modern Life of Immortal Demons"
The art world is filled with artists who have turned their limitations into unique methods of creativity. We are always fascinated by someone working against such magnificently different odds can thrive. - November 24, 2016 - NOWDO
Partnering for Cures: Highlights from The Chauncey F. Lufkin III Foundation’s Participation at the Milken Institute’s FasterCures 2016 Partnering for Cures
The Chauncey F. Lufkin III Foundation was proud to participate in the Milken Institute’s annual Partnering for Cures Conference at The Grand Hyatt New York, held November 3-18, 2016. Partnering for Cures connects hundreds of decision-makers from across the medical research system who are... - November 23, 2016 - The Chauncey F. Lufkin III Foundation
Justification Truths Asks Lets Talk Don't Shoot
Justification Truths is all about getting people to stop and talk and not shoot. The aim of the message is to Talk and Not to Shoot and to save lives. - November 22, 2016 - Justification Truths (Lets Talk Don't Shoot)
OWN TV's Actress Kendra C. Johnson Hosts the 25th Annual "Double Dutch Holiday Classic" at the World-Famous Apollo Theater
The Super Bowl of Double Dutch celebrates their 25th Annual Double Dutch Holiday Classic with competing teams from across the globe including the U.S., France, Japan, Morocco and more countries. - November 21, 2016 - 25th Annual Double Dutch Holiday Classic
1st Annual Interfaith Sanctuary Tree Lighting, Local Choirs Under Direction of Author Liza Long
Notable Boiseans and author Liza Long (I am Adam Lanza's Mother blog post) join the first ever Interfaith Sanctuary homeless shelter choir to usher in the holiday season on December 8th. - November 19, 2016 - Interfaith Sanctuary
Nate Boyer Teams with RP/6 at Rallying America Event
TA Group Hosts Fundraiser to Scale Veteran Transition Services Globally. - November 18, 2016 - TA Group
Highly Decorated and Gold Medalist Volleyball Player Lloy Ball Endorses Aquatic Therapy Products by Hudson Aquatic Systems
Hudson Aquatic Systems is excited to announce that Gold Medalist Lloy Ball will be endorsing their aquatic therapy products including therapy pools and underwater treadmills. Ball is the perfect fit for Hudson because of his impressive career, athletic training, conditioning and rehab experience. He will bring the benefits of aquatic therapy to new levels for athletes of all types. - November 18, 2016 - Hudson Aquatic Systems
Danny Pintauro Joins Cast of Web Series “Unsure/Positive” for Second Season
“Who’s the Boss?” star Danny Pintauro has joined the cast of award winning web series “Unsure/Positive.” - November 18, 2016 - Unsure Postive Productions
PreK12 Plaza Launches Free, Bilingual Education Collaboration App, eBook Plaza
PreK12 Plaza, a social impact enterprise working to ignite the genius in every child announces the launch of app eBook Plaza, a new, free, bilingual, multimedia resource, providing teachers with blended lessons supporting English-language standards. The eBook Plaza app provides free access to... - November 17, 2016 - PreK12 Plaza
JabaTalks Joins White House Call to Action, Pledges Software to TENT Foundation for Refugees
JabaTalks, the automated voice interview software, has pledged their hiring and coaching platform to provide refugees with better employment opportunities and training. - November 17, 2016 - JabaTalks LLC
Oxford Announces Digiteum as a Partner Company
Oxford University Press (OUP) announces Digiteum as one of its official partners on the website after the successful completion of the first phase of Oxford Global Language initiative on October 18, 2016. - November 15, 2016 - Digiteum
The Children's Security Blanket to Ensure Families of Children Battling Cancer Experience More Joy and Less Worry for the Holidays
Anonymous donors enable nonprofit to provide an early Christmas for many families. - November 14, 2016 - Children's Security Blanket
Dogswinger Announces an Appeal for Public Alertness on the Current Status of the Human-Dog Relationship for the Future of Dogs
Due to recent growth of faulty and viral businesses and occupations which are irrelevant to a dog's well being and domestication, Dogswinger announces a recent campaign to bring attention to the imminent danger to dogs. - November 14, 2016 - Dogswinger.com
Minority, Female Veteran-Owned Enterprise, Vets In 3D Celebrates 1 Year Launch and WOSB Certification
Vets In 3D, a 3D Printing company founded by former Army Veterinary Corps officer Dr. Turnera Croom, celebrates certification as a Woman Owned Small Business by SBA and the first year anniversary of it's Veteran's Day launch. - November 13, 2016 - Steadfast International, LLC
Esteemed VIP Member, Sandy Hennum, Has Now Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as a Professional of the Year
Sandy Hennum of Bemidji, Minnesota has recently been recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding as a VIP member for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Family Support Services. She has now been selected as Professional of the Year 2016 in Social Services. - November 11, 2016 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Native American Community to Join As One Unity Event During National Anthem at Div. I College Basketball Game
The Student Athletes from the Nevada Women’s Basketball Team are planning an As One Unity Event where they will be joining with the Native American community of Northern Nevada during The National Anthem prior to their game on November 11, 2016 at the Lawlor Event Center in Reno, Nevada. The... - November 09, 2016 - As One
Los Angeles Jewish Community Leader Virginia A. Maas Appointed American Jewish University Board Chair
American Jewish University (AJU) is pleased to announce Mrs. Virginia A. Maas has been appointed Chairperson of the AJU Board of Trustees. Mrs. Maas is well-known and valued leader in the wider Los Angeles Jewish community, serving on numerous nonprofit organizations in a variety of capacities. - November 07, 2016 - American Jewish University
Celebrating One Year of Sex, Scandal, and Guilty Pleasure, Short Story Site Alluring Readers by the Thousands
Appealing to Its Readers' Sexual Desires, The Carrington Diaries is Offering Up Addictive Tales of Seduction - November 06, 2016 - The Carrington Diaries
German Bible Society to Publish Unique Illustrated Bible
3,333 Bible illustrations by Willy Wiedmann depicting the Old and New Testament in two volumes. The Wiedmann Media AG and the German Bible Society will publish a one of a kind Bible Art-Edition by the end of 2017. It depicts the complete Old and New Testament in 3,333 images and was painted by the German artist Willy Wiedmann. - November 03, 2016 - Wiedmann Media AG
Talking About Men’s Health Named Top 10 Blog
Talking About Men’s Health Named Among Best Men’s Health Blogs - November 03, 2016 - Men's Health Network
Support Women in the Church; Come to an Equali-Tea
Invitation to drinks and appetizers at St. Joseph's Brewery 540 College Ave. Indianapolis 46202. In anticipation of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops' General Assembly in Baltimore you will have a chance to sign a "ballot" stating that you vote "yes" that women's voices should be included at every table where church decisions and policies are made. - October 27, 2016 - St. Mary of Magdela Catholic Community
JN Prioleau, Author of the Clyde Series, Publishes Her Fourth Children's Book: "Ole' Rabbit"
JN Prioleau (author of the Clyde series) recently published her fourth children's book, "Ole' Rabbit." And it's just in time for Christmas. A fun book that will become every child's favorite bedtime story. Originally from Charleston, SC, JN Prioleau always had a passion for writing since... - October 27, 2016 - JN Prioleau
Art and Advocacy Unite for Shelter Pets: HeARTs Speak Receives Generous Support from Petco Foundation
HeARTs Speak announced today that it has been awarded a generous grant from the Petco Foundation in support of its mission to unite art and advocacy, in an effort to increase the visibility of shelter pets. HeARTs Speak is a nonprofit organization working to ensure that no shelter animal goes... - October 26, 2016 - HeARTs Speak
2016 "Centerpieces for Pantries" Program Launched
Dinner Centerpieces: Let it Grace Your Table One Day and Feed Another Family the Next - October 26, 2016 - AmpleHarvest.org
Family Life Church's Drop Zone
Join the Brunswick community Sunday, October 30, for a free community event in Brunswick, GA. Family Life Church is hosting its Fall Festival and FLC Drop Zone. The Fall Festival will include hayrides, carnival games, live music, food, prizes, five inflatables, and the FLC Drop Zone. Watch with excitement as hundreds of pounds of candy is dropped from a helicopter onto the Drop Zone at 5140 Blythe Island Highway Brunswick, GA. Copy and paste the link below to watch the highlights from 2015. - October 26, 2016 - Family Life Church
Veterans Yoga Project Launches National Yoga Event for Veterans Day
Veterans Yoga Project is launching a national weeklong fundraising and awareness-raising event in support of veterans with posttraumatic stress. More than 500 donation-based yoga classes will be taught during the week of Veterans Day, Nov 4-13 to raise money for programs that support our veterans,... - October 25, 2016 - Veterans Yoga Project
Jorge Herrera, Valentino Danchev, and Roberto Chapur Among Industry Leaders Attending the Latin American Vacation Ownership Forum (LASOS) This Week
This year, Los Cabos will be represented at the most important forum in the vacation ownership industry in Latin America. "LASOS – The Latin American Shared Ownership Summit" will be held on October 26th and 27th at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. - October 24, 2016 - Valentino Danchev
New Music Video About the Election is Released
A new music video “Rock in the Sun: Election Version” has been released by the artist John O’Brien playing with the band Observatory. The music video focuses on the difficulties of dealing with the 2016 presidential election. The theme is that we must end the fighting and the hate... - October 21, 2016 - John O'Brien Entertainment
City Brand Media Announces Agreement to Develop HongKong.com
HongKong.com will be the flagship site of City Brand Media’s International portfolio, which now numbers 200 sites. - October 20, 2016 - City Brand Media, LLC
IMMIGRATION AND YOUR WALLET - an OUTSIDER's Solution
IMMIGRATION AND YOUR WALLET: An OUTSIDER’s Solution to our growing crisis - October 18, 2016 - David Stone