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Xplorer Maps Announces the Release of “San Francisco Bay”
Xplorer Maps proudly announces the release of their hand-drawn, old-world style San Francisco Bay Area Map. A percentage of sales will benefit the San Francisco Museum and Historical Society. - February 12, 2013 - Xplorer Maps
Making the Second Half the Better Half: Roel Resources Rolls Out on the Web
Announcing the launch of an information-rich, multi-subject online community website for people over 40. - February 12, 2013 - Roel Resources LLC.
New Single "Boystown" Released About Life in LGBT Community
Singer, Songwriter, and Entertainer Mark Ortega has released an original dance pop single entitled, “Boystown,” about the LGBT community now available on Google Play, Amazon, and iTunes worldwide. - February 12, 2013 - Mark Ortega Entertainment
New York Debut of "Wiesenthal" One-Man Play at 92nd Street Y - 4/10/13 - During Holocaust National Days of Remembrance
Marking its New York premiere, playwright, actor and Drama Critics Circle Award Winner Tom Dugan will present “Wiesenthal,” a one-man play that portrays the famed concentration camp survivor Simon Wiesenthal’s life pursuit for bringing Nazi criminals to justice, at 92nd Street Y... - February 11, 2013 - Tom Dugan Plays
Theresa Roemer’s Valentine Truffles at Bar 12 in Saks Fifth Avenue – Proceeds to Benefit Child Legacy International
Theresa Roemer and Saks Fifth Avenue are very excited to announce the Valentine selection of her Signature Truffles at Bar 12, Saks Fifth Avenue, Houston Galleria. Proceeds from the truffles will benefit Child Legacy International. - February 11, 2013 - Theresa Roemer LLC
Celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Week 2013 with Positive Promotions Inspiring Recognition Gifts
Volunteers offer their time and effort to organizations year round. National Volunteer Week, April 21-27, 2013, is the perfect time to recognize their commitment to helping others. Positive Promotions offers budget-friendly, distinctive recognition gifts presenting uplifting themes of appreciation. - February 07, 2013 - Positive Promotions
Private Island Getaway for LGBT Travellers a Rare Opportunity
Boutique travel company Atlasremix is offering a week-long stay for up to 42 lucky travelers at the exquisite privately-owned Guana Island. Atlasremix is asking would-be travelers in the LGBT community and beyond to weigh-in on travel dates and more via survey. Once a date has been settled upon via majority vote, they will post the chosen dates and you will have only 72 hours to book. - February 06, 2013 - Atlasremix
Toad Teaches Youth with Autism and ADD to Learn; Children and Teens Smile as They Learn and Frustrated Parents Breathe a Sigh of Relief
Children with ADD, ADHD, Gifted Students, and Autistic children now have a place to go for Academic Tutoring and Social Skills services. - February 05, 2013 - Academia Center 4 Tutoring
WaveJet Signs Surfing Icon and "Life Rolls On" Founder, Jesse Billauer
WaveJet announced today that it has signed California professional surfer and founder of the inspirational Life Rolls On foundation, Jesse Billauer, as a WaveJet team rider. - February 05, 2013 - WaveJet
"Virginity" Independent Feature Film Tackles Major Human Rights Issue
"Virginity," a film by director Saaed Khoze (starring Michelle Farivar, Jessica Hendrickson, Vera Nova, Nina Nayebi and Kamran Malak Motiei), is an independent feature-length film based on true events. It tackles the perverse subject and worldwide epidemic of "honor killings"... - February 05, 2013 - LA Independent Film & Entertainment
LGBT Travel Grows Up
LGBT travel is being reinvented. Atlasremix specializes in boutique travel for discerning LGBT and progressive travellers. Forget those lost weekends in Ibiza. Atlasremix specializes in getaways to private islands, villa hideaways in the Tuscan hills and customized celebrations in the Turks & Caicos Islands. Atlasremix offers you the world, remixed. - February 05, 2013 - Atlasremix
Koenig Solutions Organizes Flash Mob Dance for a Noble Cause
Koenig Solutions, a leading IT offshore training provider, organized a flash mob dance at Moments Mall in New Delhi on 26th January 2013. The theme was "Respect and Protect Women." This initiative was the brainchild of Mr. Rohit Aggarwal, CEO of the firm, who believes, "The December 16th gang rape in Delhi paralyzed and rebooted the conscience of the entire nation. It was a brutal reminder that despite 65 years of independence, Indian women are still not safe." - February 05, 2013 - Koenig Solutions Pvt. ltd
"Wiesenthal" One-Man Play - the Story of a Survivor Seeking Justice - March 13-17, 2013
Playwright, actor and Drama Critics Circle Award-winner Tom Dugan will present “Wiesenthal,” updated from his play “Nazi Hunter – Simon Wiesenthal,” featuring a newly premiered title and recently discovered details of Wiesenthal’s important work, at the Aventura... - February 04, 2013 - Tom Dugan Plays
Celebrate Today’s Educators During Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week 2013
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week, May 6-10, 2013, is the perfect time to say thanks to your special school team. Positive Promotions offers hundreds of budget-friendly, top-quality recognition gifts that will elevate your celebration to a more notable level while leaving your teachers and staff feeling well appreciated for their dedication to educating others. - February 02, 2013 - Positive Promotions
RecordClick.com Announces Launch of New Service: Addition of Forensic Genealogy Research Helps Solve Ancestry Issues that Demand More Stringent Documentation
RecordClick.com Adds Forensic Genealogy to Its Research Services Roster - January 30, 2013 - Record Click
Superior Grocers to Celebrate Store Re-Grand Opening and Fruits and Veggies Community Mural
Superior Grocers, one of Southern California’s largest independent supermarket chains, will celebrate the re-grand opening of its newly renovated store in Los Angeles on Saturday, February 9, 2013. In conjunction, there will be a special celebration to recognize the first community mural... - January 29, 2013 - Superior Grocers
DifferenceWORKS, LLC Announces New Affiliate and Expanded Program Offering
DifferenceWORKS now offers workshops on gender in the workshops with two facilitators -- one male and one female. Having both perspectives adds richness and depth. - January 29, 2013 - DifferenceWORKS, LLC
RecordClick.com Announces Affiliation with Premier DNA Science Firm: New Services Include DNA Testing and Consultation in Addition to Traditional Ancestor Search Services
DNA Science Expands RecordClick's Genealogy Research Options for Tracing Ancestry. - January 27, 2013 - Record Click
Job Site Goes National as Care & Disability Sector Defies Trend with Thousands of New Jobs
The award winning carecareers job site is about to go national as the disability and care sector defies the job market trend with thousands of new jobs. - January 26, 2013 - carecareers
World Sound Healing Day - February 14, 2013
Become a sonic co-creator for the Earth! Join with more than 1 Million people sounding for a resonant-enhanced peaceful, healthy planet. World Sound Healing Day, is Thursday, February 14, 2013 at 12 pm your time. - January 25, 2013 - Healing Sounds
New Novel Sends Man Down Rabbit Hole of Discovery
Cool Side Of The Pillow tells story of stay-at-home dad Zachery Kleinmann who meets an eccentric older actress, opening his eyes to a brand new world. An exploration of a man on the cusp of major change as he looks for a cool way to define his life going forward. - January 25, 2013 - ASD Publishing
2013 Eastchester St. Patrick's Day Parade
Follow the Green Line to Number Nine. St. Patrick's Day will be celebrated in Eastchester, New York on Sunday March 10, 2013 at 3:00pm withe the 9th Annual Eastchester St. Patrick's Day Parade. - January 23, 2013 - Eastchester Irish American Social Club Inc.
"A Wandering, Wondering Jew: Story of Enlightenment on a Budget" Published on Kindle in Time for Global Belly Laugh Day
In time for the “Global Belly Laugh Day” celebration Jan. 24, author Mark Lusky announces Kindle publication of his book, “A Wandering, Wondering Jew: Story of enlightenment on a budget.” Loosely inspired by Elizabeth Gilbert’s “Eat, Pray, Love,” Lusky offers grassroots, common-sense suggestions for enhancing readers’ daily lives--including finding or improving a sense of humor. - January 22, 2013 - Lusky Enterprises, Inc.
Forest of Angels, Inc. Distributed $8750.00 to Local Charities
Forest of Angels, Inc. announced and awarded the winners of the Forest of Angels tree decorating contest on Wednesday January 9th 2013. - January 19, 2013 - Forest of Angels Inc
February Open House at Christian Leadership Academy
Christian Leadership Academy (CLA) in Troy, MI will be hosting an Open House on Thursday, February 7 2013 at 7 pm. - January 18, 2013 - Christian Leadership Academy
Tribal Emergency Management and Public Safety Training in Albuquerque
Indian Country Training is joining with Risks and Rewards Management Group LLC (RRMG) to present critical emergency management training for tribal officials, February 26-27, 2013 in Albuquerque, NM. The two-days will feature a combination of progressive exercises and lectures and an Emergency Operations Center Activation Exercise. - January 16, 2013 - Lamar Associates
Healthy Heritage Movement Hosts "Third Annual Honoring the Dream Candle Light Prayer Vigil"
Hundreds expected including business leaders, faith-based leaders, elected officials and citizens to come together in prayer and unity. - January 16, 2013 - Healthy Heritage Movement, Inc.
Herzog Paints First Contemporary Abstract Portrait Painting of President Barack Obama for His Inauguration Day 2013
The First Presidential Portrait Painting of Barack Obama for Inauguration Day 2013. - January 15, 2013 - HBT
Christopher Williams, A'Ngela Winbush, Keke Wyatt and Sean Blakemore Are Asking Everyone, "Do You Trust Your Best Friend?"
The new hit stage play, "Derrell Lawrence's Do You Trust Your Best Friend?" is coming to the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex Concert Hall March 16, 2013! - January 04, 2013 - Derrell Lawrence
Celebrate the Achievements of the African American Community During Black History Month
Every February across the nation people celebrate Black History Month. Positive Promotions supports highlighting the accomplishments of the African American community through budget-friendly educational tools and giveaways. - January 03, 2013 - Positive Promotions
Comtrend Extends Donation to the American Red Cross
Comtrend extends donation of North America Home Networking sales through January 2013, raising funds for American Red Cross disaster relief efforts. - December 31, 2012 - Comtrend Corporation
Outraged Utah Family Speaks Out Against Russian Adoption Ban
The DiGirolamo family expressed feelings of outrage and dismay at Russia’s ban on American adoptions. They adopted three Russian girls in 2002 and President Vladimir Putin’s ban on American adoptions today prevents that same opportunity from happening for thousands of Russian orphans needing parents and a good home. - December 29, 2012 - DontForgetTheChildren.com
Memoir Author Monica Holloway to Host Autism Friendly Literacy Brunch for Charity – 1/12/13
Autism author and literacy advocate Monica Holloway will host an Autism-Friendly Literacy Brunch for charity, including 20% of brunch proceeds to benefit Autism Speaks OC with matching proceeds, up to $1,000, to benefit the National Center for Family Literacy, on Saturday, January 12, 2013 from 10... - December 27, 2012 - Author Monica Holloway
Trio of Articles Exposes Issues Surrounding Birth Control-Insurance Debate
A series of three articles, by the author of the explosive exposé on the Religious Right, uncovers the multiple issues surrounding the Birth Control-Insurance Debate. - December 24, 2012 - Blazing Sword Publishing, Ltd.
Plan Canada’s Trip of a Lifetime Contest Closes December 31st
Last-minute holiday shoppers are encouraged to get their Gifts of Hope purchases in before December 31st so that they can be automatically entered into a contest to see Gifts of Hope in action! - December 22, 2012 - Plan Canada - Because I Am A Girl
Autism Memoir Author Monica Holloway Sheds Light on Understanding Autism and Its Lack of Correlation to Violence
Upon reports surfacing that Sandy Hook Elementary School shooter Adam Lanza had autism or Asperger's syndrome, autism memoir author Monica Holloway publicly declared, “I'm so worried that people who don't understand autism or Asperger’s syndrome will now associate it with violence,... - December 18, 2012 - Author Monica Holloway
Ending the Year with Inspiration at Tennessee’s Human Rights Day Celebration
The holiday season in Nashville will be a joyous one – in part, because progress has been made for human rights. - December 18, 2012 - United for Human Rights
Emmy-Nominated Filmmakers Bring Documentary About Ioway Indians to Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska December 17
Event Sponsored by the Kansas Humanities Council will Feature Q&A with Ioway Tribal Elders and Filmmakers Kelly & Tammy Rundle of Fourth Wall Films - December 17, 2012 - Fourth Wall Films
Why Whiskey & Apple Pie is Good for Your Health
ICareVillage, one of the largest distributors of videos on health and aging, just released a new movie called "Whiskey and Apple Pie: Delicious Wit & Wisdom Across America." This inspiring award-winning movie is based on a journey of two 40-something women who travel the country for three years seeking the wisdom of men and women over the age of seventy-five. Tippi Hedren, Mickey Rooney and 30 other seniors share the secret of happiness and offer their messages to younger generations. - December 17, 2012 - ICareVillage
Church of Scientology Making a Difference for Human Rights in Tennessee
“Scientology: How We Help—United for Human Rights, Making Human Rights a Global Reality,” details how communities are using the Church of Scientology’s United for Human Rights program to fight abuses in this field. - December 17, 2012 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Creations by Crouch Contributes Radically to Multilingual Education
The world is already changing both culturally and technologically in ways we never imagined. Adele's books are designed to contribute positively to those changes by enriching the lives of children. Available in both printed and eBook formats, her books are colorful, playful and they make learning fun. - December 15, 2012 - Creations By Crouch L.L.C.
Xclaimed Ministries 4th Annual Community Christmas Festival
Xclaimed Ministries gives away bicycles, toys and food at their 4th Annual Community Christmas Festival. - December 13, 2012 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
Tidwell Swaim & Associates, Oldest Immigration Law Firm in Texas, Seeks to Help Those in the Immigration Process
Those in the midst of the immigration process may need legal assistance. Tidwell Swaim & Associates can help – they are the oldest immigration law firm in Texas, helping over 35,000 clients in their 35 years of operation. They are committed to offering the highest standard of client service in all areas of immigration law. - December 10, 2012 - Tidwell Swaim
Broadway and Concert Vet & VP of Programming at The Ordway, James A. Rocco, Follows Up to His 2012, FMQB Top 40 Adult Contemporary Hit with a Holiday EP, Cold Enough 4 U?
Rocco follows up his FMQB AC Top 40 hit, And The Night Stood Still with a holiday EP (Cold Enough 4 U?), that captures his emotional and rockin’ vocals. As one critic said, (he’s) “one of the most astonishing voices to cross the stage.” This is Adult Pop at its best. - December 05, 2012 - James Rocco
Joseph Gomez Premieres His New Catchy Single "Stay with Me" on VEVO
Joseph Gomez, aka JoeGo, brings a fresh pop-R&B act with catchy tunes and fire tracks from his debut album that are the results of working some of the hottest producers on the net. Joe continues to prove that with passion and determination you can believe in your dreams. - December 04, 2012 - Joseph Gomez
Bees Without Borders Launches Campaign to Help Kenyan Beekeepers
Andrew's Honey and Bees Without Borders (a 501(c)(3) launches Indiegogo Campaign. The campaign will seek to raise $20,000. In additional funds to help support its mission to build better beekeeping infrastructure for three Kenya villages. - December 04, 2012 - Bees Without Borders
High-Profile Homicide is a Tragic Reminder That Domestic Violence Can Impact Anyone
The National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV), the Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence (KCSDV), and the Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (MCADSV) ask communities to use yesterday’s homicide of Kasandra Perkins in Kansas City to shine the light... - December 03, 2012 - National Network to End Domestic Violence
The Birches Creates Halloween Cheer for Local Trick-or-Treaters
The Birches Assisted Living sponsored a Halloween event which brought local children and residents together for a fun filled evening of trick-or-treating and entertainment. - November 29, 2012 - The Birches Assisted Living
Christian Leadership Academy Hosted Its Most Successful Dinner and Auction
On November 10, 2012, Christian Leadership Academy, located on Livernois just north of Big Beaver Road on the campus of Zion Christian Church, hosted its most successful dinner and live auction in the 17-year history of the school. Over 180 guests, consisting of families and local business... - November 27, 2012 - Christian Leadership Academy
Dr. Leigh-Davis Supports 10 Donations.org by Starring in Its Commercial
Dr. Leigh-Davis vowed to focus on producing, but now she is back in front of the camera, with a commercial benefiting Hurricane Sandy victims. - November 27, 2012 - Dr. Leigh-Davis