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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
Mary Magdalene Project Announces New Name and Partners with the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office to Rebuild the Lives of Child Victims of Sex Traffickers
For more than 30 years, Journey Out (formerly Mary Magdalene Project) has been on the front lines in the tough fight to help victims become successful survivors of sex trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation. Today, Journey Out is proud to announce that it will partner with the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office to expand its programing to assist the youngest victims of this ever-growing crisis. - July 15, 2015 - Journey Out
Trumpet Behavioral Health Expands Autism Services to Cypress
ABA therapy provider opens second Houston autism center to extend leading services to families in northwest region. - July 14, 2015 - Trumpet Behavioral Health
Whether Kids Can Stay in School or Not, be Watchful for Lice and Treat Effectively; Send Head Lice Packing Before You Pack Up Your Kids for Camp
Elissa Rand, mother of an elementary school aged child and founder of East Setauket, NY-based Meticulice, a leading certified head lice removal service specializing in natural and non-toxic techniques, points out that regardless of agreement with the AAP’s recommendations about head lice, the most important thing parents can do is remain on the lookout for early signs of lice infestations and take the necessary steps to treat their children and household, family members and belongings. - July 13, 2015 - Meticulice
Nashville Church of Scientology Marks International Day of Friendship with Dialogue
International Day of Friendship was created to inspire peace and bridge building. On July 30th, the Church of Scientology will bring together a diverse crowd to dialogue for the occasion. - July 11, 2015 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Summerlin Synagogue Names American Soprano Heather Klein as Cantorial Soloist
Temple Sinai Welcomes American Soprano Heather Klein as New Cantorial Soloist. Klein follows her passion of painting pictures with her voice – interpreting and inhabiting characters, and bringing stories to life. Temple Sinai of Las Vegas is proud to welcome Heather Klein as its new... - July 09, 2015 - Temple Sinai
Todays American Woman Elegant Mrs. 2015 to Go to Washington DC
Todays American Woman Elegant Mrs. 2015, Elizabeth Reeve, a resident of Oklahoma City, is going to the National Independent Living Council Conference in Washington DC. Mrs. Reeve is a member of the Oklahoma State Independent Living Council. - July 09, 2015 - Todays American Woman National Elegant Mrs.
New Dr. Dental Infographic Highlights Ocean’s Toothiest Creatures, Just Ahead of Shark Week
Leading Northeastern dental care provider launches shark tooth infographic for the 2015 Discovery Channel Shark Week series. - July 08, 2015 - Dr. Dental
Soccer Sensations SkillTwins Jakob and Josef U.S. Footwork Camp - Presented by AddisonYouthSoccer.com
YouTube sensations Jakob and Josef also known as the SkillTwins have reached over 1 million YouTube subscribers by showing off their amazing footwork skills. The following for these two young Soccer sensation has drawn so much attention to them that they have teamed up with Addison Youth Soccer in IL and will be conducting a U.S. summer footwork camp. - July 07, 2015 - Addison Youth Soccer
New Diversity Partner for Affirmative Action Obligations
Jobvertise.com and MinoritySuccess.us create Affirmative Action partnership. This official partnership brings more affordable tools to federal contractors in their outreach to minorities and women, as well as AAOs (affirmative action officer) to consider the low cost solutions for their compliance requirements. - July 07, 2015 - MSPG Inc.
Sunday Assembly Presents: Brain Function and Neurotechnology
How does the brain store information? Put another way, what changes in the brain when we learn something? Related to all this, what is the national BRAIN Initiative and what will we learn from it? What will Neurotechnology do for us? Go-Pro for the brain? Join Sunday Assembly San Diego on 7/26 at 11am to learn more. - July 07, 2015 - Sunday Assembly San Diego
Five Years of Success for Leading Massachusetts Women's Entrepreneur Group Innovative Networking Techniques Create Momentum
Boston’s premier business woman’s networking group, Boston Women Connect (BWC), is celebrating its fifth anniversary with a special Boston Harbor networking boat cruise in August. BWC’s outreach is more than 4,000 local women entrepreneurs and professionals. Innovative networking techniques at events throughout greater Boston yield success while nine other women's professional groups have failed. - July 07, 2015 - Boston Women Connect
School of Rock Takes Its Show on the Road
The 4th annual SCHOOL OF ROCK DFW SUMMER TOUR is ready to get under way on July 30. The School of Rock is the world leader in performance-based music education. In keeping with the philosophy that the best way to learn to do something is by actually doing it, they decided to pack up the van with candy bars and juice boxes and hit the road. - July 06, 2015 - School of Rock
Grand Court of New York, the Order of the Amaranth, Announces New Grand Officers
The Grand Court of New York, The Order of the Amaranth, State of New York is proud to introduce the new Grand Royal Matron, HL Susan Johns Greenfield and Grand Royal Patron, SK Steven Joyce 2015- 2016. The installation of officers took place at Hudson Valley Resort and Spa on Saturday, May 16th,... - July 06, 2015 - Grand Court of New York, The Order of the Amaranth
Oklahoma Citizen Wins National Title
Recently, an Oklahoma City resident won the title of Today's American Woman National Elegant Mrs. along with Spirit of Pageantry, Today's American Woman Community Service Award, and the Presidents Gold Community Service Award. - July 05, 2015 - Todays American Woman National Elegant Mrs.
HBO's True Detective Introduces the Controversial Character, Tony Chessani, Played by Vinicius Machado 7/5
Tune-in alert: Vinicius Machado plays another controversial character, Tony Chessani, in HBO's hit series True Detective. - July 03, 2015 - Vinicius Machado