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Avoid Long Term Care Insurance Marriage Penalty Advises AALTCI Head
Married couples considering long term care insurance coverage need to be aware of a potential marriage penalty says the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - August 08, 2014 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
South African Wines, Music and Cuisine Showcased at the 9th Annual South African Food & Wine Festival at Grayhaven Winery
Join Grayhaven Winery and friends for the 9th annual South African Food & Wine Festival, September 13th & 14th 2014 at Grayhaven Winery, Gum Spring, Virginia. The festival invites wine lovers, foodies and families to learn about South Africa through this two day celebration of South African... - August 07, 2014 - Grayhaven Winery
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Paul L. Cerasoli as a Professional of the Year
Paul L. Cerasoli, of Chicago, Illinois, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Neighborhood Revitalization. - August 06, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
New Program for Supervisors Focuses on Cultural & Inclusive Excellence
Curriculum addresses leadership skills, risk management and growth markets. - August 06, 2014 - Institute for Diversity Certification
"Rainbow and Friends Love One Another" New Book Launched
Word of mouth is spreading...Nicolette's book just launched and is available now nationwide on Amazon.com, Barnes and Nobles, etc. With several successful book signings in San Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach, Arroyo Grande and Grover Beach, books are selling quickly. Animal lovers and children especially are loving this adorable cat getting along with chickens book. - August 05, 2014 - Abundant Life Art
Narroway Publishing LLC/Imprint Narroway Press Announces the Release of "Rise of the Iron Eagle" Book One in Roy A. Teel Jr.'s New Fifteen Book Crime Novel Series
Is capital punishment fair? Do the ends justify the means? Do we as a society have the stomach to carry out an execution after the sentence has been handed down and the appeals process completed? - August 04, 2014 - Narroway Publishing LLC
Lebanese Woman Turns Her Back on All She Knows
Seeking the true meaning of freedom, a young Lebanese woman turns her back on all she knows to explore her personal truth without fear of judgment. The first among the women in her family line to leave Lebanon and live independently, Cynthia Belmer displays true courage and motivation in her quest... - August 03, 2014 - Cynthia Belmer
Important Long Term Care Insurance Features Explained by AALTCI Director
A new consumer educational forum of important things to know when comparing long term care insurance costs has been launched by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - August 02, 2014 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
From Record Label Exec to Award Winning Designer at Heavy Heavy
Harlem native breaks through in underrepresented web design field. - August 01, 2014 - Heavy Heavy
Vaulable Knowledge Gained at 2014 Diversity Leadership Retreat
Attendees learned about important topics related to D&I from top experts in the field. - July 31, 2014 - The Society for Diversity
Mountain Water Moves to Mo-Town
Keeper of the Mountains Foundation President Paul Corbit Brown announced today that he and KOTM board member Bill DePaulo will leave Charleston Tuesday afternoon, driving a 27-foot tractor-trailer rig laden with 1080 gallons of water, destined for the inner city of Detroit on Wednesday AM. The... - July 28, 2014 - Keeper Of The Mountains Foundation
"Underwater Dreams" and Voto Latino Team Up to Promote the VL Innovators Challenge in Collaboration with the MacArthur Foundation, MSNBC and AMC Theaters
The Competition Re-Grants up to $500,000 for Community Tech Projects. - July 24, 2014 - Voto Latino
Former Miss America to Present Awards at 2014 Diversity Leadership Retreat
Ericka Dunlap, 2004 Miss America, will present the “Champions for Diversity Leadership Awards.” - July 24, 2014 - The Society for Diversity
A Disruptive Crowdfunding Platform That Focuses on Empowering Women and Diversity Groups Has Launched Called Fund Dreamer
Fund Dreamer Inc. is a Social Enterprise. Their mission is to provide a crowdfunding platform for women and diversity focused projects. - July 23, 2014 - Fund Dreamer
Sukki Singapora Champions the Girl Summit
The Sharan Project brings International Star Sukki Singapora to the World Stage to campaign against Forced Marriage in the UK. - July 22, 2014 - Sukki Singapora
New OKC Non-Profit to Support Youth Experiencing Homelessness and Severe Crisis Situations in the Metro Area
Non-profit opens it's doors to the hundreds of Oklahoma City teens and young adults experiencing homelessness and severe crisis situations in the metro area. - July 22, 2014 - Sisu Youth, Inc.
Prison Connect Starts Service for Inmates to Save on Phone Calls
Prison Connect launches its website and service to help inmates and their loved ones save money on phone calls. - July 22, 2014 - Prison Connect
Atheism Debates, Claims and Answers in One eBook. "The Atheist's Collection - The Good, the Bad, and the Absolutely Ridiculous"
Many debates, specially about Religion and Atheism, end with frustration on all sides because everyone thinks they are right but cannot find the right arguments or answers to the claims and the questions. Lig Heelal, Atheist and philosophical writer, has been debating many believers on Facebook, especially from Christian religions and other diverse philosophies. In his first eBook, he is sharing bits of those debates and arguments with the general public. - July 20, 2014 - Zoontek
Last Chance to Register for Diversity Leadership Retreat
Deadline to register for the 2014 Diversity Leadership Retreat is July 23. - July 20, 2014 - The Society for Diversity
Clubhouse International/Fountain House New York to Receive $1.5 Million Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize
Clubhouse International/Fountain House NY, a pioneering organization that has created a successful model to help those suffering from mental illness to reclaim their lives and realize their potential through work and the support of a caring community, has been selected to receive the 2014 Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize of $1.5 million. The annual award, the world’s largest humanitarian prize, to an organization that is doing extraordinary work to alleviate human suffering. - July 18, 2014 - Clubhouse International
Scooter Vacations Announces "The Scooter Recommender" for Orlando Scooter Rental
ScootOrlando.com, Scooter Vacations, announces their on-line “Scooter Recommender” to assist Orlando scooter renters in determining the best scooter to rent for their vacation to area theme parks such as Disney World, Universal Florida, Sea World or cruises from nearby Port Canaveral. Renters enter in their height, weight and transportation mode to their chosen destinations and the system will recommend the best choices for them which include body size considerations. - July 18, 2014 - Scooter Vacations
US Government's "Feds Feed Families" Food Drive Partners with AmpleHarvest.org
As many as one million additional growers nationwide can share excess garden produce with a local food pantry. - July 18, 2014 - AmpleHarvest.org
DUECO Inc. Names Bob Yevak, Territory Manager
DUECO, Inc., the largest privately owned provider of Terex® Hi-Ranger bucket trucks, digger derricks and cranes in North America, has appointed Bob Yevak Territory Manager with responsibility to support DUECO customers in Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, the 5 boroughs of New York City, and... - July 16, 2014 - Dueco, Inc.
Watch Out - Young Naturists America Team Up with Andy Golub to Promote Body Image and Acceptance with Full Nudity on the Streets of New York
Published by AndyGolub.com, this once in a lifetime event will take place July 26, 2014 in NYC. - July 14, 2014 - Young Naturists America
New Book: "Angels Among Us: My Friend Has Asperger's Syndrome"
"Angels Among Us" is a new children's book to help other children understand their classmates that have Autism or Asperger's Syndrome. The story is based on Alan Espasandin's youngest son, a real life young boy, Caleb who has been diagnosed with mild Asperger's. The book is intended for young students to read or for educators and parents to share with their students and children in an effort to help them understand their classmates that have these disorders. - July 14, 2014 - Angels Among Us
Holocaust Survivor Recounts Hiding as a Christian to Escape Nazi Persecution
Holocaust survivor Erna Kamerman Perry's memoirs, "Christian By Disguise," is an excellent learning tool to add to school libraries and history class rooms. The book details Mrs. Perry's experiences during World War II in Poland as a Jewish child who managed to hide as a Christian to escape Nazi persecution. Mrs. Perry will be signing her book at the U.S. Holocaust Museum in Wash., D.C. Aug. 3-4, 2014. - July 11, 2014 - Erna Kamerman Perry
Whispy.com Launches Whispy Psychic Advice - the Top Trusted, Tested Authentic, Psychics, Astrologers, Tarot Readers & Spiritual Guidance at the Most Affordable Rates
Whispy.com Launches Global Whispy Psychic Advice Services providing only the most trusted psychics, astrologers, tarot readers and spiritual counselors online to help people find quality, professional psychic readings, astrology forecasts, tarot card readings and authentic spiritual guidance immediately over the phone, online chat, and by email. - July 09, 2014 - Whispy.com
A Gift to the City of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti Receives Sculpture "My Angel" by California Sculptor Eduardo Oropeza from Glenn Green
Glenn Green of Glenn Galleries in Santa Fe, New Mexico, presented a sculpture, "My Angel", by Eduardo Oropeza to Mayor Eric Garcetti for the City of Los Angeles to honor it's program, LA's BEST. This occurred at a dinner celebrating LA's BEST at the Skirball Center in L.A. on June 14,... - July 09, 2014 - Glenn Green Galleries
Chenoa Maxwell, Essence Festival Empowerment Panel
Chenoa Maxwell, star of Oprah Winfrey Network’s (OWN) Love In The City, hits the Big Easy this holiday weekend to share her life story. Maxwell will offer lessons learned along the way to becoming a Hollywood leading lady to world renowned photographer and now genre changing docu-series star. - July 03, 2014 - Chenoa Maxwell
Alena Shautsova, New York Immigration Lawyer, Comments on Immigration Reform Developments
With the Congress unable to pass Immigration Reform Bill, President pleads to take control and make changes to the current immigration system. - July 02, 2014 - Law Office of Alena Shautsova
Groundbreaking New Book Makes Sense of Your Universe
The culmination of 25 years of experiences, this book is unique in its scope. Out of madness and chaos, the light that could be found in the darkness. A discovery of what is real. - June 29, 2014 - Eonwing LLC
InterracialDatingCentral.com Spreads Video Message That Love is More Than Skin Deep
InterracialDatingCentral.com, the world’s largest online interracial dating community, with more than 900K active members on Facebook, spreads message that “love is more than skin deep” with viral video. - June 27, 2014 - InterracialDatingCentral.com
Triplett Records: A Star in a Polarizing Musical World
Triplett Records is branching out from rather humble means but they consistently release new music with new ideas. The company's CEO and leading artist, Leon Triplett, has been making music ever since his days fighting in Vietnam. Another one of their distinctive artists, rapper K.O.K, is a fluent storyteller of many subjects and themes. He, also, has a remarkable life story. - June 27, 2014 - Triplett Records
Scholars Present Public Talks on Race in South Africa
Notable scholars from around the globe will discuss a world without racism as they take part in the “Archives of the Non-Racial: A Mobile Workshop in South Africa” this summer, delivering public lectures on global race issues. - June 27, 2014 - DML Research Hub
The Gateway Family YMCA Hosts Shaping Elizabeth Community Health Forum
Why Should Your Zip Code be a Predictor of Your Health? - June 27, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Summer Novel Soars; "It Burns a Lovely Light" by Penny McCann Pennington Earns Multiple Awards
In the past six months, Penny McCann Pennington's breakout novel, "It Burns a Lovely Light," has received awards from The New England Book Festival, The Southwest Book Festival, The Great Southeast Book Festival, The Tucson Book Festival, and the Beach Book Festival. Now she can add The... - June 24, 2014 - Penny McCann Pennington
Richmond Tax Solutions Presents Second Chance Consulting's 1st Annual Bowling Fundraiser
Richmond Tax Solutions and Second Chance Consulting are having their 1st Annual Bowling Fundraiser at King Pin Lanes in Midlothian, VA on July 12th 2014. All profits will go to help enroll more kids in the King Pin Saturday Youth Bowling League that will give our inner-city youth a chance to participate in a "non-traditional" sport. The goal is to help these kids belong to something positive and keep them off the streets. It lasts 32 weeks plus they receive lunch, prizes, scholarships and more. - June 23, 2014 - Whitewood Tax Solutions
Atheist Baseball and All-Star Conference with the Minnesota Atheists
St. Paul Saints baseball team partners with the Minnesota Atheists and the Freedom from Religion Foundation for a night of Unbelievable Fun. Saints to drop the S and become the Aints for an evening in July. - June 23, 2014 - Minnesota Atheists
Now Sun Damaged/Wrinkled Skin Can Regenerate
Skin could gain a “newness” with Collagen Regeneration Cream, from Reviva Labs, Haddonfield, N.J. The product uniquely repairs damaged collagen, as it helps produce new collagen. Reviva Lab’s special Collagen Regeneration Formula (with Tissue Growth Factors) helps reverse sun damage and promote “healthy” collagen growth. (Formerly called TGF Beta-1 Cream.) - June 20, 2014 - Reviva Labs
DEA Awards the East Valley Young Marines the Enrique "Kiki" Camarena Award
On June 17, 2014 the East Valley Young Marine Unit was recognized by the Drug Enforcement Agency for their commitment to alcohol, tobacco and other drug and violence prevention, not just in their schools and neighborhoods but for the impact the have in the Cities of Mesa, Tempe, and surrounding... - June 20, 2014 - East Valley Young Marines
Announcing the Seminole Tribe of Florida Native Learning Center's Second Annual Indian Housing Training Conference
The Native Learning Center is excited to bring the Second Annual Indian Housing Training Conference back to heart of Indian Country, Oklahoma. The NLC agenda is packed with session that strives to provide housing professionals with the resources to maintain quality homes. Register Now, to the tuition free conference! - June 19, 2014 - Native Learning Center
Dr. Dental Sponsors the "Hole in the Wall Gang Camp" Run
New England dental group, Dr. Dental, sponsors a non-profit event for the "Hole in the Wall Gang Camp" - a camp for sick children, started by Paul Newman. - June 18, 2014 - Dr. Dental
Scooter Vacations Announces The Wish for Scooter Rental in Orlando for Those Staying at Walt Disney World or Universal Florida
ScootOrlando.com, Scooter Vacations, announces their newest Orlando Scooter Rental model, The Wish, for vacationers staying at Walt Disney World or Universal Orlando Resorts. Customer Maureen Noll says “nothing compares!” It has a luxurious wide captain seat and provides a full 12-15 hour day of theme park ride time for up to 400 lbs capacity. - June 18, 2014 - Scooter Vacations
Jose F. Niño to Serve as Master of Ceremonies at Boy Scouts' Champions of Character Dinner on June 18th in Washington, DC
Jose F. Niño, VP Strategic Relationships, Microtech, will serve as master of ceremonies at the Champions of Character Dinner on June 18th, in downtown Washington, D.C. Mr. Niño serves on the National Executive Committee for the Boy Scouts of America and was a founding member, President/CEO of the US Hispanic Chambers of Commerce (USHCC). Honorees are, Dr. Jorge Ribas, Susan Au Allen, Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY), Angela Franco and Michael Melton. - June 15, 2014 - Washington, DC District, National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
Washington DC Eagle Scout to Speak at Champions of Character Dinner June 18th
Eagle Scout Justice Boston, of Troop 1869, in Washington, D.C. will speak at the 2014 Champions of Character Dinner on June 18th. The dinner will honor five distinguished community and business leaders of the Washington, D.C. area, including Dr. Jorge Ribas, Susan Au Allen, Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY), Angela Franco and Michael Melton. Boy Scout Troop 1869 is chartered to Campbell A.M.E. Church in Washington, D.C. - June 12, 2014 - Washington, DC District, National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
New Book Reveals 100 Future Presidents
Professional photographer Matthew Jordan Smith has embarked on a nationwide quest—one that has challenged children from all walks of life and from every state to reflect upon their future and the future of their country. Smith accomplishes this feat by asking children a single question: What would you do if you were President of the United States of America? This question, along with the many answers and images it evokes, forms the heart of Smith's newest book, "Future American President." - June 12, 2014 - Matthew Jordan Smith Photography
New for Fall 2014 from Speeding Star an Imprint of Enslow Publishers, Inc.
Speeding Star announces the publication of four new books in a new series, The Baseball Geeks Adventures. Written for the upper elementary/lower middle school reader, each title includes humorous scenarios and funny dialogue, while also recounting fascinating and funny baseball lore. - June 11, 2014 - Enslow Publishers, Inc.
Free Wheelchair Mission Announces Four Containers of Wheelchairs Arrived for Bangladesh
Four containers (2200 individual units) of Free Wheelchair Mission’s wheelchairs arrived in Bangladesh. - June 10, 2014 - Free Wheelchair Mission
Dr. Lawrence Supporting Fashion Moving Youth Forward in D.C.
The Southeast Tennis and Learning Center, through its 7th Annual Sew N’ Know Fashion Show, invites Dr. Clayton Lawrence to share his passion for fashion to inspire area youth. - June 10, 2014 - LEAP LLC
Susan Au Allen to be Honored as "Woman of the Year" for 2014
The National Capital Area Council (NCAC), Boy Scouts of America (BSA) will honor Susan Au Allen, National President & CEO, US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce as the “Woman of the Year” for 2014 at the 2014 Champions of Character Dinner on June 18, 2014. This award is to... - June 09, 2014 - Washington, DC District, National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America