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Rebtel Desi Dancers Take Over Times Square Giving Desnudas a Run for Their Money
Telecom Giant Rebtel Brings Topless Bollywood Dance to Times Square and Dances into the Center of Controversy - September 20, 2015 - Rebtel
Mexico’s War on Drugs Exposed Through Art
Renowned Mexican artist Luz María Sánchez opens "detritus" in Houston, Texas examining Mexico's War on Drugs today at She Works Gallery. Sanchez is making an impact on Texas, recently being named the "Climate Change Art Commission" from Land Heritage Institue and a the exhibition of her epic piece on immigration entitled "diaspora" in San Antonio. - September 19, 2015 - AtravesARTE
Support Cancer Breakthrough to Save Millions of Lives
Dallas-based Italian scientist Dario Crosetto explains his 3D-CBS (3-D Complete Body Screening) invention that revolutionizes early cancer detection, potentially saving millions of lives. - September 16, 2015 - Crosetto Foundation for the Reduction of Cancer Deaths
Star Trek Alums "Boldly Go" Into New Medical Comedy
Crew Aims to Launch Independent Network Pilot, "Internity" - September 16, 2015 - Internity, LLC
Sweet Adelines International Celebrates 70 Years of Barbershop A Cappella Harmony in Las Vegas Style
Sweet Adelines International will celebrate its 70th anniversary during the 2015 International Convention and Competition at the world-famous MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, October 5-10. In addition to performances by the best female barbershop a cappella choruses and quartets... - September 14, 2015 - Sweet Adelines International
C'est La Vie Quartet Named Sweet Adelines International’s 2015 Rising Star Quartet Champion
C’est La Vie Quartet took home the title of Sweet Adelines International’s 2015 Rising Star Quartet Champion on Aug. 8, 2015, in Phoenix, Ariz. Sounderella Quartet placed second, Sing-A-Ma-Jigs Quartet placed third, Zenith Quartet placed fourth, and Resonance Quartet placed fifth. Out... - September 14, 2015 - Sweet Adelines International
"Spirituality Circle" - Visit New Museum of Spiritual Art in Franklin, Ohio
The new Museum of Spiritual Art is the private art collection of Ramesh and Chris Malhotra. The artworks on display are by local artists and from across the globe, showing paintings and artifacts of the world's different religions. The Museum of Spiritual Art is located in Franklin, Ohio, USA. - September 14, 2015 - Spirituality Circle
High Holy Day Call to Action: Rabbis Rally Congregants to Lobby for Aid to Syrian Refugees
On the eve of the Jewish New Year, more than 125 Reform rabbis across the U.S. and Canada will make a plea to the thousands of Jews observing Rosh Hashanah to call on political leaders to aid in the plight of the 11 million Syrian refugees fleeing the violence in their homeland -- the worst refugee... - September 12, 2015 - Temple Sinai
Refugee Crisis: Incentivize Companies to Create Jobs and Welcome More Refugees in America.
Liberti’s home state of Colorado embraces thousands of newly resettled refugees every year, and Liberti is an example of the importance that each state has to actively support social enterprises. Help carry the torch to empower lives with a socially responsible business that not only provides a living wage, but also a chance to share in the profits. - September 11, 2015 - Liberti
Activist Named to Lead Trinidad Colorado Newspaper
A hippie owned Publishing Company and a social activist unite to enhance lifestyles and the economy in Trinidad Colorado. - September 10, 2015 - The Trinidad Peak and Rag
MillionDogsClub Launches New Social Website That Offers a Creative and Meaningful Way to Donate to Dogs in Need
Today MillionDogsClub.com launched the first ever 1,000,000 dogs club. The goal of the MillionDogsClub is to create a unique community of dog lovers and raise awareness around the growing epidemic of animal cruelty by donating to organizations that help dogs who suffer and die every year due to negligence and abuse. - September 10, 2015 - MillionDogsClub
Collaborative Coaching Seeks Input for Generational Leadership Survey to be Presented at Global Summit
Different forms to organize collaboration co-exist now - from traditional hierarchy to startup or holacracy. There are, however, generational fingerprints in leaders' approach to use power. Collaborative Coaching's survey is an opportunity for employees of all ages to provide essential information on performance expectations, attitudes toward hierarchy, rank, and organizational structure. - September 08, 2015 - Collaborative Coaching LLC
World Suicide Prevention Day September 10th, 2015
The Love Sami Organization, dedicated to suicide prevention, advocacy and awareness, will be holding a candle light and lantern lighting memorial ceremony on Thursday, September 10th in observance of World Suicide Prevention Day. - September 07, 2015 - Love Sami Organization
Church of Satan High Priest to Curate Art Show at HOWL Gallery/Tattoo, Fort Myers, Florida
Paintin' for Satan: Tattooers & Illustrators featured in an exhibit curated by High Priest of the Church of Satan, Peter H. Gilmore. Artists include Derek Hess, Tim Lehi, Jef Whitehead, Derek Noble, Timothy Hoyer and others featured in the December exhibition at HOWL Gallery/Tattoo, Fort Myers, FL. - September 06, 2015 - HOWL
JBaileyStudio.com Grand Re-Launch
JBaileyStudio.com is a graphic design studio by Justin Bailey, a disabled Iraq War Veteran from the United States Army. - August 31, 2015 - JBailey Studio
Association Posts Video Advisory for Medicare Supplement Insurance Policyholders
A new video from the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance explains a coverage gap that imp[acts as many as 600,000 consumers with Medigap insurance coverage. - August 27, 2015 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Veteran-Owned Businesses, Dog is Good® and Pooch Party Packs, Launch a Fundraiser to Benefit Freedom Service Dogs of America
Dog is Good, an award winning lifestyle brand for dog lovers - inspired by Dog, announced today that they will partner with another veteran owned business, Pooch Party Packs, to benefit their annual beneficiary, Freedom Service Dogs of America. Freedom Service Dogs mission is to rescue dogs from... - August 26, 2015 - Dog is Good
Atlanta Life Financial Group Pledges Support to The National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Inc.
Atlanta Life Financial Group make a $25,000 Donation - August 25, 2015 - Atlanta Life Financial Group
"Internet of Things" Exploits Young Adults in New Book from Lambert Hill
"Behind the Fun Zone" Offers a Cautionary Tale for Tech-absorbed Teens. - August 25, 2015 - Lambert Hill
Ronald Shore and David Hitt Provide Inspiring Career Advice to Local Youth at Los Angeles LGBT Center
Ronald Shore and David Hitt of Keller Williams Los Feliz Provide Inspiring Career Advice to Local Youth at Los Angeles LGBT Center. - August 25, 2015 - The Shore/Hitt Network, Keller Williams Los Feliz
Offering Solutions to End Income Disparity, Inequality of Opportunity, and the Social Gap, YFOG is Now Available on Audible
Yield For Oncoming Greatness: Capping Capitalism, is now available as an audible book in addition to hardcover, paperback, and electronic formats. - August 21, 2015 - Thinking Hat Press
Eastern DataComm to Sponsor the New Jersey Police Chiefs Foundation Safe Schools Symposium
Eastern DataComm announced it will be sponsoring the New Jersey Police Chiefs Foundation Safe Schools Symposium as a benefactor sponsor on October 15th. They will also be exhibiting at the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police Mid-Year Meeting in Long Branch, NJ on December 3, 2015. The... - August 21, 2015 - Eastern DataComm
SpiceRoads Adds More Departures to Popular Tours
To keep up with growing demands, more scheduled tour dates have now been introduced, offering customers more choices and flexibility than ever! Due to increased demand, SpiceRoads now offers more departures on popular scheduled tours such as the epic Saigon to Hanoi, the multi-country Saigon to... - August 21, 2015 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd
Booboo Stewart of X-Men and Twilight Saga Joins the Cast of Historic Native American 'Red Man's View' Movie
Stewart is "Miakoda" in the Native American drama 'Red Man's View.' - August 20, 2015 - Magic Introduction Co.
Brooklyn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Martial Arts Schools Are Revving Up to Get Kids Ready for Back to School
Brooklyn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu martial arts schools will be providing free educational seminars geared towards teaching children the “life skills” necessary for success in (and out) of the classroom this Fall. - August 20, 2015 - Brooklyn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
The American Dream Achieved by Self-Made Ohio Industrialist Through Hard Work and Determination
Stephen L. Hightower Has Created One of the United States Most Prosperous African-American Owned Businesses. - August 19, 2015 - Stephen L. Hightower
BBL Churchill Offers Ashley Madison Victims Special Counselors
Divorce Finance Company Aims to Help Those Affected - August 19, 2015 - BBL Churchill
d’Oliveira & Associates Crowns Winner of 2015 College Scholarship Essay Contest
George Washington University Law School student, Michelle Ramus, wins 2015 d’Oliveira & Associates college scholarship contest. Submitted best essay for persuading young people on the dangers of drinking and driving. - August 19, 2015 - d'Oliveira & Associates
"Arrow’s" Colton Haynes to Star with "Breaking Bad's" RJ Mitte in the Upcoming Independent Feature "Triumph"
Production has commenced in Nashville, Tennessee on the upcoming independent film “Triumph” which stars RJ Mitte ("Breaking Bad", "Switched at Birth" and "Dixieland"), Colton Hanyes (“Teen Wolf”, “Arrow”, “San Andres”),... - August 17, 2015 - Pitch Dark Studios
Veterans' Party of America Selects First Presidential Candidate
The formal announcement of the inaugural Presidential candidates for the Veterans Party of America will be made on August 15 2015, at 7:30 p.m. MST, in the shadow of Mt. Rushmore, with Party members in attendance. The candidate and running mate were chosen from a wide field of potential candidates... - August 14, 2015 - Veterans' Party of America
Free Wheelchair Mission’s 12th Annual Miracle of Mobility Gala Raises $1.6 Million and Benefits Thousands
Free Wheelchair Mission’s 12th Annual Miracle of Mobility Gala, held on July 23rd, 2015, raised over $1,647,000 to benefit people in need of mobility. More than 630 guests attended the Gala at Costa Mesa’s Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Orange County, California. Major sponsors... - August 10, 2015 - Free Wheelchair Mission
Leading Non-Profit Launches Local Female Leaders Program to Recognize Thought Leaders in Island Communities
Islands Society launches unique program dedicated to showcasing the value of outstanding women making a local impact in island communities to a global stage. - August 08, 2015 - Islands Society
Lights. Camera. Adopt! Perfect Exposure for Kansas City Shelter Animals
HeARTs Speak is a 501c3, global network of animal photographers, graphic designers, writers, illustrators, painters and advocates who provide their time and professional services, pro-bono, to animal welfare organizations in their communities. Its mission is to create a united voice for animals through art. - August 07, 2015 - HeARTs Speak
eGumball, Inc. Proudly Sponsors the Black Jaguar White Tiger Foundation
eGumball proudly sponsors the Black Jaguar White Tiger Foundation, a big cat sanctuary in Mexico that rescues troubled animals. - August 06, 2015 - eGumball, Inc.
Mobile Development Agency Announces the Launch of Brown Skin Games
Alazim Agency Inc., an Atlanta-based mobile development agency, announced today the creation of Brown Skin Games, a new division dedicated to developing and distributing disruptive mobile apps targeting African-American and Hispanic mobile consumers. - August 05, 2015 - Alazim Agency Inc
Professor Marks 1st Anniversary of Michael Brown’s Death with Release of New Book
Willingboro Native Writes Book on the Ferguson Uprising and the Courage it Produced - August 02, 2015 - Leah Gunning Francis
Children's Book Inspired by Equal Parts Oz and Wonderland
Sometimes a big imagination is all you need. That, and a dead mouse. - July 31, 2015 - B.K. Brain
The Carolyn E. Parker Foundation Hosts a Night in the Caribbean
The Carolyn E. Parker Foundation is proud to announce its 3rd Annual Gala Fundraising Event. The event will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2015 from 8:00pm-12:00am at Elements Eatery & Mixology (formerly The Tides Restaurant & Lounge), located at 46580 Expedition Dr., Lexington Park, MD... - July 31, 2015 - The Carolyn E. Parker Foundation
Windsor Lawyer Calls for Inquest Following Crashes and Fatalities on Highway 3
In an effort to prevent further tragedy and death along a dangerous stretch of highway, Greg Monforton & Partners look to the coroner for answers and possible solutions. - July 30, 2015 - Greg Monforton & Partners
New Video Shares Long Term Care Insurance Options for Single Women
A new video focusing on affordable options for women alone has just been released by the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance. - July 30, 2015 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Aspiranet Urges Families to Help Close Gap for California Foster Children in Need
Leading human services agency launches campaign to recruit 50 new foster-adoptive families - July 29, 2015 - Aspiranet
Bernie Sanders to Participate in Healthcare Justice March
Senator and presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, a staunch advocate for true universal healthcare, won't miss the Healthcare Justice March though he can't be there in person. - July 28, 2015 - Healthcare Justice March
Nashville Church of Scientology Hosts Friendship Day Dialogue
International Day of Friendship was created to inspire peace and bridge building. On July 30th, the Church of Scientology will host a diverse crowd to dialogue for the occasion. - July 25, 2015 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Atheists Taking Soles at St. Paul Saints Baseball Game
Local atheists are asking fans of the St. Paul Saints to leave their soles at the gate on Saturday, August 8, 2015 for “Atheist Night” at CHS Field. The Minnesota Atheists, Humanists of Minnesota, and Foundation Beyond Belief are partnering with the Saint Paul Saints minor league... - July 24, 2015 - Minnesota Atheists
Young Actors Come Out in Full Force for Fayette Film Festival
Fayette Film Festival, a one-night event held on July 31st, will celebrate young filmmakers and working actors in the Southeast. - July 23, 2015 - Fayette Film Festival
Daughter/Mother Duo Drive to End Bullying & Child Obesity
Jordynn Lurie, a high school senior, started 501(c)(3) Dance for the Heart and has planned a drive from NY to S. Florida to bring dance and discussion to organizations such as Boys & Girls clubs. The program is to get children moving and dancing who might not have access to dance otherwise and bring awareness to childhood obesity and bullying. She'll travel with her mother, author of the Tomgirlz chapter book series which focuses children on what bullying is NOT. - July 21, 2015 - Dance for the Heart
Operation Kidsafe Child Safety Week in Kenner LA
Operation Kidsafe needs help to let local families know about this free potentially lifesaving Child Safety Week Event. Kidsafe is shipping in a custom digital fingerprinting unit just like the FBI and Secret Service use. The local sponsor will run the system and make it available free and private for parents. Safety tips to start a family safety action plan are also included. Please, help get the word out to parents about this potential life saving event. - July 21, 2015 - Operation Kidsafe
Rev. Loretta F. Moody, M.Div. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Rev. Loretta F. Moody, M.Div. of Oakland, California has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the religious field. About Rev. Loretta F. Moody, M.Div. Rev. Moody has 39 years experience in the field of... - July 17, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Naber.ly, New NYC Startup, Rivals Apartment Brokers
This new NYC-based startup is a cheaper, on-demand alternative to apartment brokers. - July 16, 2015 - Naber.ly
Options Exist for Those Who Can't Qualify for Long Term Care Insurance Reports AALTCI
Individuals who are unable to health qualify for long term care insurance have some very viable options reports the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance. - July 16, 2015 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance