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EWNJ, PwC US to Release Report on Gender Diversity on NJ Boards

On Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at the Hilton East Brunswick, Executive Women of New Jersey (EWNJ) and PwC US will release their inaugural report on gender diversity on New Jersey corporate boards. The report will be released at a breakfast that will feature Denise Morrison, President and CEO of... - January 25, 2014 - Executive Women of New Jersey (EWNJ)

Double Amputee Parachutes Into College Bowl Games

Dana Bowman deploys special chute honoring Coalition to Salute America's Heroes. - January 24, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes

NAMWOLF’s Comment on the "Policy Statement Establishing Joint Standards for Assessing the Diversity Policies & Practices of Entities Regulated by the Agencies"

The following is NAMWOLF's Commentary on the "Policy Statement Establishing Joint Standards for Assessing the Diversity Policies & Practices of Entities Regulated by the Agencies": "The 'Policy Statement Establishing Joint Standards for Assessing the Diversity Policies &... - January 23, 2014 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms

Minnesota Matchmakers, Cupid’s Cronies, Hosts "Puppy Love" Valentine’s Day Party to Benefit Secondhand Hounds Non-Profit Org

Upscale matchmaking service hosts Valentine's Day fundraiser in Minneapolis to benefit Secondhand Hounds non-profit based in Edina, MN. Invitation is open to all singles and anyone wishing to support a worthy cause. - January 23, 2014 - Cupid's Cronies

Join Fabulous Women on the Journey of Walking in Fabulosity 2014 with the the Fabulous I Am Women's Extravaganza! Come Out to Experience Total Transformation.

Detour Movement Inc. presents Fabulous I Am Women of God Extravaganza! Walk in Your Fabulosity in 2014. Attendees can expect to release any baggage, bondage, fear or toxic habits out of their life and relationships; restore their emotions, health, and confidence; renew their mind, body and spirit; transform their life and relationships, so they can start experiencing the relationships they truly desire. This event will be held on Fri. & Sat. 9th & 10th May 2014 @ 8AM Charleston, SC. - January 22, 2014 - Detour Movement Incorporated

International Upcoming Star Sam Ebako's First New Release "Stuck in My Head" is a Dynamic Hit Record Showcasing Talent and Success

The global music industry welcomes the next wave of Electronica infused Soul/Hip Hop artist major first single available January 17th 2014 on iTunes, cdbaby.com, amazon.com, googleplay, shazam and worldwide digital stores. - January 17, 2014 - Sam Ebako

Fanfare and Excitement as JJlist.com Announces Its Full Launch to an Enthusiastic Audience

JJlist is a free site to use and what they want you to know is that it is the only place you need to visit in order to connect with friends, find a great deal and of course check out what to do or where to go. Why would you want to go from one site to another and in the end not really get everything you wanted? - January 17, 2014 - JJlist.com

Hutto ISD Students to Choose2Matter

Hutto students and staff will work with the team at Choose2Matter to develop an action plan to solve a societal problem that breaks their hearts. The goal is to create an authentic, social entrepreneurship learning experience for students, in which they learn skills relevant to the modern world. - January 17, 2014 - Choose2Matter

Gayquation Launches Controversial 30or30 Initiative

30or30 is a global initiative to positively "re-brand" gay men and their relationships. - January 16, 2014 - Gayquation

Forest of Angels, Inc. Announced and Awarded the Top Three Winners of the Forest of Angels Tree Decorating Contest

Forest of Angels, Inc. distributed $3500.00 to local charities. Forest of Angels, Inc. announced and awarded the top three winners of the Forest of Angels tree decorating contest. - January 15, 2014 - Forest of Angels Inc

Black and Hispanic Communities on Fast Tract Toward Extinction: Leaders Alarmed

In as little as 68 years the Black community in Rochester will be half of what it is today. The Am I Not a Child media campaign is hard-hitting televised messaging designed by members of the Black community to sound the alarm among the Black and Hispanic communities. - January 15, 2014 - AmINotAChild

Marriage Book Emerges from Tribulations of Iraq War, Reality TV and Recording Contract

New book release, "Whole Armor of Marriage" written by Caroline Jens, wife of Sony recording artist and America's Got Talent finalist, Daniel Jens. - January 07, 2014 - Whole Armor Ministry

Stand with Wolves Featuring 2014 Governor Candidate Dr. Robert Ornelas

The Native people consider wolves sacred the same way others consider the Bible sacred. Tax payers are paying hundreds of millions of dollars to kill these animals. By saving the animals, tourism will grow and impact our economy. Tourism expenditures will increase while thousands of jobs will be generated. - January 02, 2014 - Elite TV News

2014 Declared the Year to Remember and Honor Vietnam Veterans

Fifty years ago the United States escalated the scale of combat in Vietnam and commenced one of America's major wars. Joseph DiLeonardo, author of "Vietnam War Defining Moment for America" has declared 2014 as the year to remember and honor Vietnam veterans. This declaration has become... - January 02, 2014 - Joseph W. DiLeonardo

"So You Think You Babysit Monsters?" A New Middle Grade Fantasy Book, Releases for the New Year

"Help! The kid I'm babysitting just turned into a monster!" Mackenzie Abercrombie doesn't mean the little boy she's babysitting is acting like a monster - little Michael Roper has actually turned into one! A dragon to be exact. What's a babysitter to do when she's in charge and it's hours until his parents come home? - January 02, 2014 - Good Manners Kids Stuff Press

Children Obesity Foundation to Attract Wealthy Donors with a Healthy Tax-Write Off and a Gift Probably Worth Millions

A genius idea how to donate a minimum of $33,500 and have a tax write off, in addition a great opportunity to make millions from the thank you gift. With one million dollar donation the donor can write off, $744,300 and have a windfall once the companies goes public. - December 26, 2013 - Children Obesity Foundation Inc.

"HOPE" One Man, One Show

Jerry Ford's one man stage play "HOPE" returns to Detroit, MI after being invited to the world famous Lincoln Center and a very successful three week run at The Producer's Club in New York City. - December 23, 2013 - Fueled By Life Media Group LLC

The Grimes Companies Donates 3,500 Meals to Second Harvest Food Bank

Giving back to the community is a part of the culture at The Grimes Companies, and the holiday season brings many opportunities to do just that. At this year’s Holiday Charity Event with The Transportation Club of Jacksonville, Grimes donated $500 to The Second Harvest Food Bank, matching the... - December 23, 2013 - Total Distribution, Inc.

Page-Turning Biography "Rama Gaze in My Direction" Debuts on Amazon.com

"Rama Gaze in My Direction," a new book from Epiphany Press, describes real-life magic, miracles and perseverance in the life of Rama - Dr. Frederick Lenz (1950- 1998) as he embarks on a lifelong teaching career prophesized to help millions of people. Author Liz Lewinson spent 15 years interviewing over 100 people and assembling materials for this biography, based on Dr. Lenz's request three months prior to his death -- that she be his biographer. - December 21, 2013 - Epiphany Press

Sports Minister Visits Bury

Through the I Will if You Will Campaign Sport England is focused on helping people and communities across the country create a sporting habit for life. They will invest over £1 billion of National Lottery and Exchequer funding between 2012 and 2017 in organisations and projects that will help more women have a sporting habit, create more opportunities and nurture potential talent. - December 21, 2013 - I Will If You Will

Military Veterans Against Child Abuse Launches New Program That Teaches Pre-K Children the Basics of Child Safety While Learning Their ABC's and 123's

Military Veterans Against Child Abuse™ (MVACA) is pleased to announce the launch of their innovative program designed specifically for three to five year olds called A-B-C Learn Safety With Me. - December 20, 2013 - Military Veterans Against Child Abuse

CFCA Announces New President/CEO

CFCA is a movement of dedicated people who are tackling poverty in new and innovative ways. Founded in 1981, CFCA today is the largest nonprofit in Kansas. - December 18, 2013 - Christian Foundation for Children and Aging

Xclaimed Ministries 5th Annual Community Christmas Festival

Xclaimed Ministries gives away free toys, clothes, food, home decor items and a message of Hope. - December 17, 2013 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc

"The Latin Road Home: Savoring the Foods of Ecuador, Spain, Cuba, Mexico and Peru" by Jose Garces Comes to Digital

Beautiful, best-selling cookbook receives innovative ebook transformation and distribution to all major retailers. - December 17, 2013 - Vook

Hachette India Launches "It’s Geek 2 Me: Total Timepass Tech Toons" by Francis Cleetus

The world's funniest compilation of tech cartoons about people and their off-center relationships with the different avatars of technology, now available in stores across India and leading online stores like flipcart.com and amazon.in. - December 16, 2013 - It's Geek-2-Me

eMediaCampaigns, Justice and Peace Organization, Announce Collaborative Partnership

Under the agreement, eMediaCampaigns! will provide media packages for mothers of slain youths and Chicago community leaders beginning in winter, 2013. - December 14, 2013 - eMediaCampaigns!

More Than $1 Million Raised for Rock & Roll Academy at Las Vegas Concert

KISS, Alice Cooper and dozens of rock & roll legends team up for epic charity concert. - December 13, 2013 - Brennan Rock & Roll Academy

SoBe Entertainment Releases the Song "Mandela: Father of a Nation: We Thank You" to Honor His Sacrifices for Those Oppressed

SoBe Entertainment International releases record honoring and thanking Mandela for his sacrifices and for teaching the world how to love and forgive, unconditionally. - December 12, 2013 - SoBe Entertainment International

Glendale, Ohio Chamber of Commerce Gives Local Children a "Special Christmas"

Glendale, Ohio Chamber adopts a family in need to ensure they have Christmas gifts for their children. - December 12, 2013 - Agricola Redesign

Book Titled “Why Every Black Woman Should Marry A Jewish Man” is Released by Author Nazaree Hines-Starr

Dr. Nazaree Hines-Starr, PharmD releases controversial dating and marriage memoir, citing Jewish men as “the ultimate alpha males” and the best choice for educated African-American women. - December 11, 2013 - Nazaree Hines-Starr

The We women foundation Launches Its 2013 Awareness Campaign, Emerging Women of Burma

The We women foundation, Thailand, launches its 2013 awareness and fundraising campaign profiling the Emerging Women of Burma. The campaign runs until 17th January 2014 and aims to raise $10,000 to help fund upcoming projects in Burma and enable the foundation to continue supporting the women of... - December 09, 2013 - We women foundation

Elvis the Penguin Rockin’ Sales Records; Children’s Book Debuts to Record Sales

Elvis the Penguin rock n' rolled its way to the top 1% of book sales in its first month of sales. The children's storybook is a fun and fast-paced adventure about a baby penguin named Elvis on a quest to become famous like his namesake, Elvis Presley. Wholesome and entertaining, the story also carries an anti-bullying message and many other character building messages. - December 09, 2013 - Casanova Media Group

Silicon Valley Parents Develop GigatonGifts Website to Fight Open-Fire Cooking and Deforestation - Smoke from Fires Kills Over 2 Million Annually

GigatonGifts was launched in December by a group of Silicon Valley parents concerned about deforestation and open-fire cooking in poor countries. Volunteer parents developed the GigatonGifts website (www.GigatonGifts.org), where people can purchase trees and solar stoves in Africa and Haiti as gifts. Worldwide, almost 3 billion people cook over wood fires. The soot from these fires causes respiratory ailments that kill 2 to 4 million people a year, most of them women and children. - December 09, 2013 - The Carbon Zero Institute

N2L Records Announces the Release of New Music by Their Gospel Artist Mighty Men of Faith

Mighty Men of Faith Pray Through Song - December 08, 2013 - N2L Records

Amazing Spaces® Storage Centers Helps Bring Joy to Houston Children in Need for the Fifth Year, Partnering with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation

Amazing Spaces Storage Centers is an official Toys for Tots donation site for the residents of the greater Houston communities. Its four Houston-area locations will collect toys to give to Houston children in need this holiday season. - December 06, 2013 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers

Jesus Christ Visits a Prison Near Jerusalem in a New Christmas Story Released by Celestine Publishing

“The ninety and nine” is a story about Christ’s visit to a prison in his day and describes how he might have ministered to the inmates there. According to the author, it’s not a Christmas story in the traditional sense, but it is in every sense a Christmas story; for Christ “came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance” (Luke 5:32). - December 05, 2013 - Celestine Publishing, LLC

Fund-Raising Walkathon in Bukit Indah, Johor Bahru

"Walk With Friends 2014" Walkathon will be held in Bukit Indah on 1 March 2014. - December 05, 2013 - Walk With Friends 2014

Sajda Salah Mats Continue to Increase in Demand

The Sajda Company Inc finds a solution for praying on hard surfaces for Muslims. - December 04, 2013 - Sajda Salah Mats

EWNJ Announces January 28th Event: “A Seat at the Table – Celebrating Women and Board Leadership”

Executive Women of New Jersey (EWNJ) will host “A Seat at the Table – Celebrating Women and Board Leadership,” a January 28, 2014 breakfast and networking event that highlights the expanding role of women on corporate boards of directors. Campbell Soup Company’s President and CEO, Denise M. Morrison will serve as keynote speaker to the event, which also honors 17 New Jersey companies for commitment to board gender diversity. - December 02, 2013 - Executive Women of New Jersey (EWNJ)

Minneapolis Based Nonviolent Peaceforce Hits Times Square

An ad featuring the field teamwork of Nonviolent Peaceforce is running on the CBS Super Screen on 42nd Street, New York City, and will continue through January 12th. Every day, at least a million and a half people will see the holiday message that peace can best be created and kept in nonviolent... - November 30, 2013 - Nonviolent Peaceforce

Clubhouse International Joins National #GivingTuesday Movement to Encourage Spending for Social Good

Clubhouse International, a global organization that seeks to change the world of mental health, has joined #GivingTuesday, an internet-wide philanthropic event that is launching on Tuesday December 3, 2013. During this holiday season, people are encouraged to support the work of Clubhouse International by making an online donation; visiting or volunteering at a local Clubhouse, or speaking out against the prejudice and stigma that surround mental illness. - November 27, 2013 - Clubhouse International

Zoomax Launches New 7-Inch Handheld Video Magnifier Snow 7 HD for the Visually Impaired

Labeled an easy-to-use magnifier, Snow 7 HD is designed for the visually impaired users to use instantly without time-consuming learning. With only 5 large intuitive buttons, the users living with sight loss can read the newspaper or view photos easily on the 7-inch widescreen at an ergonomic viewing angle. - November 27, 2013 - Zoomax Technology Co., Limited

AmpleHarvest.org Founder / Executive Director Gary Oppenheimer Named 2013 Purpose Prize Fellow

The Purpose Prize honors Americans 60 and older solving the world’s toughest social problems. - November 27, 2013 - AmpleHarvest.org

Take an Aging Parent Reality Care Check This Holiday Advises Long Term Care Insurance Association

Holidays are important time to check up on mom or dad's risk of needing care. Tips on warning signs shared by the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance. - November 27, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance

A Free eBook for "A Method for Prayer" 1710 Edition, by Matthew Henry

A free eBook and audio book, and a printed book at the cost price for "A Method for Prayer" 1710 edition by Matthew Henry. - November 21, 2013 - A Method for Prayer

Bianca Porrino Received a Letter from the Human Right Campaign, Thanking Her for Her Active Support in Passing Marriage Equality Laws in Hawaii

"Love is pure in all its forms and we are a giant step closer to gaining marriage equality for all. Now same-sex couples gain even more advantage as they can celebrate their union in a grand way with a beautiful destination wedding in Hawaii.” -Bianca Porrino - November 18, 2013 - Bianca Weddings

Traverse City Filmmakers Use Instagram, as Key Component in Production and Editing in Suspense-Thriller, Division