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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
Division, Inspired by Local Legends and Paranormal Activity, will Begin Filming at Grand Traverse Commons in Early December - November 18, 2013 - Novum Productions, LLC.
Some Spices are Good for the Soul
South Floridian spice company makes it possible to give family portraits for the struggling and poor. - November 18, 2013 - The Soul Catchers
Kindle eBook on Tendulkar, Cricket and Sports
"Lessons at Love All Play - Legend Tendulkar Matters!" by @saumilzx Publisher: Amazon.com as a Kindle ebook, 247 pages Estimated Date: mid Nov'13 - November 17, 2013 - saumilzx.com
AmpleHarvest.org Announces Repeat of "Centerpieces for Pantries" Initiative
Nationwide hunger/food waste non-profit urges replacing holiday table floral centerpieces with edible arrangements to then be donated to a local food pantry the next day. - November 16, 2013 - AmpleHarvest.org
Voting Rights 65 Years Ago: Remembering Isaiah Nixon
Mr. Isaiah Nixon, an African American, husband and father of six, who voted in Georgia’s Democratic primary election on September 8, 1948 in Alston, GA (Montgomery County). That evening, Nixon was shot three times by J.A. Johnson in front of Nixon’s wife and young children. Nixon was transported to a hospital in Dublin, GA where he died two days later. After forty-five minutes of deliberation on November 5th, Johnson was acquitted. - November 15, 2013 - UNESCO-TST
Lifescapes Counseling Associates Offers Tips for Selecting a Psychologist for Child Evaluations
Group mental health practice provides tips for selecting a Psychologist, as well as guidance for pursuing psychological testing for children. - November 14, 2013 - Lifescapes Counseling Associates, PLLC
James Stewart's American Spirit Foundation to Launch "Citizen's Whistleblower Network" on YouTube
A foundation which is developing and applying creative solutions to critical challenges facing America. - November 05, 2013 - Oolygallies
England is the World’s Most Positive Country for 2013
D+, an exclusive online media for positive news, is pleased to announce the list of top 10 World’s Most Positive Countries 2013 (WMPC’13). In the third year of the award series, England jumped into the top spot in 2013 from last year’s third position. - November 03, 2013 - Daily Positive (D+)
Friends in Adoption, Licensed Non-Profit Agency, Defends Reproductive Rights and Highlights Best Practice to Celebrate November - National Adoption Awareness Month
FIA believes it is important for women and couples facing a pregnancy decision to learn about all their legal options - knowing that they may be considering parenting, adoption, or abortion - and its ethical approach is to listen and provide information and support to those individuals, without telling them which decision they should make. - November 01, 2013 - Friends in Adoption
Extra Mile Day Message Counters Pessimistic CNN Poll
The "go the extra mile" message continues to grow strong in inspiring and encouraging positivity amidst negative economic CNN poll. - October 26, 2013 - Extra Mile America
Amazing Bible Timeline Highlights Math Supports Creationism
With their finger on the pulse of biblical timeline information a company called Bible Charts and Maps brings attention to a recent announcement by the company’s founder who is also a noted mathematician. The probability of the author of Genesis correctly guessing the order of creation is 1 in 479 million. - October 25, 2013 - Bible Charts and Maps, LLC
Miami Reggae Festival Expresses Our Hopes and Dreams of a World in Which What We Have in Common is Far Greater Than That Which Divides Us
The Miami Reggae Festival will showcase 10 bands from 9 nations coming together to raise awareness and treat music lovers to a full day of international sounds, while collecting funds and food donations to give back to the community. - October 24, 2013 - Rockers Movement
World-Renowned Skateboarder Danny Way Forms the New Danny Way Foundation
World-renowned skateboarder Danny Way forms new charity and launches a fundraising concert series to raise money for skateparks in Hawaii. - October 22, 2013 - The Danny Way Foundation
New Internet Start-up HotelDealsweekly.com Launched in Singapore
EuroAsia Communications Pte Ltd is pleased to announce the soft-launch of HotelDealsweekly.com an online reservation portal which recently launched in the Republic of Singapore. Offering content in 13 languages HotelDealsweekly.com is poised to become, in the next 18 months, a Top 10 OTA within... - October 16, 2013 - EuroAsia Communications Pte Ltd
LGBTBE Certified Investigative Firm
Insurance Fraud Investigations Company becomes certified by the NGLCC. - October 15, 2013 - AG Investigations
Darling Homes Invites Visitors to Follow Their Noses to Scentsational Home Tour Hosted by Riverstone
During the month of October, Houston home buyers are being treated to a scentsational experience at the master-planned community of Riverstone in Fort Bend. Throughout the month of October, home buyers will experience Riverstone’s “Scentsational Tour of Homes,” including 20 model... - October 15, 2013 - Darling Homes
The Politically Incorrect Toys Portfolio by David Murphey Launches on Kickstarter
The Politically Incorrect Toys Portfolio by Hawaii photographer David Murphey is a social commentary on how toys have changed over the years and how we, as a society can change our views about what is or is not socially acceptable. - October 15, 2013 - David Murphey Photography
Bible History Exhibit Opens in Lancaster County
The Institute for Biblical and Scientific Studies’ Bible History Exhibit has its grand opening on Friday, November 1st at 10:00 a.m. The opening exhibit will feature the recreations of the renowned Dead Sea Scrolls including the famous Great Isaiah scroll, the Psalms, the Copper Scroll, and... - October 13, 2013 - Institute for Biblical & Scientific Studies
Rox and Roll - New Story Released by American Media Distribution Wire Service
Rox and Roll, a Louisiana Singer Climbing to the Top - New Story released by American Media Distribution Wire Service - October 10, 2013 - American Media Distribution