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Long® Fence Sponsors the National Memorial Day Parade with Temporary Fence Donation
Long® Fence is honored to be a 2013 National Memorial Day Parade Supporter for an in-kind contribution of over 500-linear feet of temporary pedestrian barricade fencing. The parade will take place in our nation’s capital on Monday, May 27, from 2:00 – 4:00 PM EDT. The fencing will... - May 24, 2013 - Long Fence
Junction Sponsors Third Annual Optimist Club of Gettysburg Golf Tournament Supporting Local Youth
Junction Creative Solutions (Junction), an award-winning strategic agency, sponsors the 3rd Annual Golf Tournament hosted by the Optimist Club of Gettysburg. Junction has been an avid supporter of the Optimist Club and the 19 youth-oriented programs the Club supports financially throughout the year. - May 24, 2013 - Junction Creative Solutions
New Mandarin Chinese Learning Series Release in September for Children
Introduction of Everyday Dialogs and Connection to My First Words Series. Bilingual Me Publishing House is a fledgling company with a unique idea and a growing audience. This publisher’s innovative talking-pen book design allows users to listen to bilingual audio of its books by touching an electronic pen to the pages. With a North American audience in mind, these Chinese-language learning materials have been produced for school-aged learners whose parents speak no Mandarin. - May 22, 2013 - Bilingual Me Publishing House, Inc.
Karen E. Kile Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Karen E. Kile of Mary Esther, Florida has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of nonprofit social services. About Karen E. Kile Ms. Kile has over 27 years experience in the social services field... - May 21, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
STOMP Out Bullying™ Joins America’s Promise Alliance and Its Grad Nation Campaign
At Home, in School and in our Communities STOMP Out Bullying Supports the Call to Reduce the High School Dropout Rate and Improve the lives of America’s Young People. - May 20, 2013 - Love Our Children USA
Friends in Adoption to Host Free Adoption Information Meetings Across NY State
Friends in Adoption (FIA), a licensed, not-for-profit domestic infant adoption agency with a 30 plus year history, is holding a number of free adoption information meetings throughout New York State, to educate prospective adoptive parents about adoption. The events will be held in Syracuse,... - May 14, 2013 - Friends in Adoption
United Paper Chasers Ent. and Imso2coldinc. Set to Release Lil Daddy's: Modified Hustler Mixtape
Rapper Lil Daddy of 2 Cold Click is set to release his 1st solo mixtape "Modified Hustler" through independent label United Paper Chasers Entertainment. The mix-tape "Modified Hustler" paints a picture of the trials and tribulations of a young man coming up in the gritty streets... - May 13, 2013 - United Paper Chasers Ent.
Myanmar Polestar Travels & Tours, First to Join The Code and Protect Children from Sexual Exploitation in Myanmar
Myanmar Polestar is the first travel and tour company in Myanmar to join The Code of Conduct for the Protection of Children from Sexual Exploitation in Travel and Tourism [The Code]. - May 13, 2013 - The Code
Gadfly Publishing Announces the Release of Bible Bullies: How Fundamentalists Got the Good Book so Wrong
Bible Bullies explores the nature of a special kind of aggressor who uses the Bible to push others around. - May 13, 2013 - Gadfly Publishing, LLC
The Hopping Law Group, Pc Reports 100% Approval Rate for the Month of April
The Hopping Law Group, PC is proud to announce that for the month of April, they have achieved a 100% approval rate. - May 13, 2013 - texasdisabilitylawfirm.com
Women in Film & Video New England Announces Regular Deadline for 11th Annual Screenwriting Competition Ending May 21st
Women in Film & Video New England announces that the Regular Deadline for the 11th Annual WIFVNE Screenwriting Competition is closing on May 21st. This years' judges include Barry Brodsky, Martha Pinson, LaToya Morgan, Susan Steinberg and Tina Cesa Ward. Sponsors include Final Draft, Inktip, Script Chix and Lesley University. - May 08, 2013 - Women in Film and Video New England
Elizabeth Rebozo's New Album "Rosa Frívola" Out on May 6th, 2013
Grammy Winner Composer and Producer Yalil Guerra Presents Pianist Elizabeth Rebozo's Third Album "Rosa Frivola." New Recording Available from RYCY Productions Inc. on May 6th, 2013. - May 08, 2013 - RYCY Productions Inc.
Wish Comes True for Local Teen on “World Wish Day”
Golden State Collision Repair Centers and Make-A-Wish® Reveal Renovated ’65 Mustang to Local Teen on World Wish Day - May 06, 2013 - Golden State Collision Repair Centers
Gay Rapper Nasty Nick to Perform Live at Jersey Pride, Drops Rihanna "Remix"
Rapper Nasty Nick is slated to perform at this year's Jersey Pride festival in Asbury Park, NJ on Sunday June 2. This will be New Jersey's 22nd Annual Pride Celebration and the event will take place from noon to 7:00 pm. This year is a going to be extra special as Asbury Park is coming back from... - May 03, 2013 - Nasty Nick Musiq
Operation Kidsafe Free Child Safety Event in Westbury and Oyster Bay
Parents can attend this event and at No Charge get a lifetime record of their child's digital fingerprints and a form that is ready to hand to law enforcement in an emergency. Parents will also get valuable safety tips. Operation Kidsafe uses the latest equipment like the FBI and Secret Service. - May 02, 2013 - Operation Kidsafe
Mothers Who Make a Difference 2013 - Eighth Annual Awards
May 12th is Mother’s Day. It’s a time we celebrate Mothers not just for their love and nurturing, but their selfless acts and their ability to give to others. - May 02, 2013 - Love Our Children USA
Whispering Hope Stables – Horse Boarding in Raleigh, NC
Whispering Hope Stables is a premier equestrian facility located just minutes from downtown Raleigh. Their mission is to provide an exclusive sanctuary for equestrian athletes and their discerning owners. - May 01, 2013 - Whispering Hope Stables
New Mobile Vet Service Opens in Southwest Florida
Dr. Andrea Bivens, the Punta Gorda veterinarian voted best vet in Charlotte County in 2010, 2011 and 2012 has sold her bricks and mortar practice and opened a mobile veterinary practice called Medi-Waggin' that will operate throughout Southwest Florida. The University of Florida graduate and... - April 29, 2013 - Bivens & Bivens DVM, PA
Webinars to Address Tribal Drug Abuse, Drug Endangered Children
Tribal professionals are invited to participate in a free webinar series that explores collaborative solutions for preventing prescription drug abuse and drug endangered children in native communities. - April 28, 2013 - Lamar Associates
Just Released -- Shadow of Light -- Have You Ever Wondered Where You Go During the Height of Sex? The Ancients Knew.
There is no refuting the complete and utter abandon of sexual climax, but there is more going on than our current leagues of scientists will publicly admit to. Prepare for an upheaval of the paradigm through Shadow of Light, a tale that breaks down the patterns that are no longer serving and by example offers new hope. - April 25, 2013 - DDKBooks
Lawson Mulvihill Media's Director of Communications Joins Board of Trustees of the Boys & Girls Club of Garfield, New Jersey
Lawson Mulvihill Media announces that Margaret Mulvihill has joined the Board of Trustees - Boys & Girls Club, Garfield, NJ. Margaret is a long-time supporter of BGCG and looks forward to joining with her fellow Trustees in assisting the Clubs’ CEO Paul J. Casey implement his wonderful vision for the Club. - April 25, 2013 - Lawson Mulvihill
RecordClick.com Launches Strategic Genealogy Initiative in Western and Central Europe
RecordClick Intensifies Its Genealogical Researcher Base to Support Increased Demand for Ancestry Searches in Germany, Poland, and Lithuania - April 25, 2013 - Record Click
Message in New Anti-Bullying Children’s Book May be a Little Controversial
In her newest children's book, author P.B. Jeffrey asserts that bullied children need to take ownership of their own lives and demand respect, an idea that some people may reject. - April 24, 2013 - Belizario Jeffrey Communications Co.
UTRS Runs to Support Wounded Warriors Project
Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc. (UTRS), a leading provider of engineering, information technology and communications services, today announced that it will send 20 runners to the Broad Street Run on May 5, 2013, to support the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP). UTRS Chief Operating Officer... - April 24, 2013 - Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc.
Debt Free Angels Awarded Top 500 Business Winner in America 2013
Debt Free Angels has distinguished itself as one of the leading entrepreneurial firms in the United States and has been selected as a 2013 Top 500 Business Award Recipient by DiversityBusiness.com from more than 1,300,000 businesses. The 13th Annual National Business Awards Ceremony will be held at the Wynn Resort April 24-26, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Debt Free Angels has grown 280% in 2012, freed Texans of $14 million in debt for individuals, military and businesses. - April 24, 2013 - Debt Free Angels
Superior Grocers Partners with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services to Promote Healthy Living and Launch CalFresh Awareness Month
Superior Grocers, one of the largest independent supermarket chains in Southern California, is partnering with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services to promote healthy living and connect the community with CalFresh and nutrition education resources and programs by sponsoring... - April 22, 2013 - Superior Grocers
Origin of Life Revealed in New Book
GOD Exists! Ten Evidences for Belief by Wallace Shaunfield aims to show, by using secular data and logic, that the origin of life was a supernatural event and therefore was an act of God. - April 22, 2013 - Wallace Shaunfield
New Films Feature Genoa, Nebraska U.S. Indian School
Nebraska Wesleyan University Professor Emeritus of History, Dr. Ronald Naugle joins award-winning filmmakers Kelly and Tammy Rundle of Fourth Wall Films for a special Humanities Nebraska screening of "Lost Nation: The Ioway 2&3" on April 24, 2013 at Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, Nebraska. - April 22, 2013 - Fourth Wall Films
Immigration Attorney Alena Shautsova Discusses Pros and Cons of Announced Immigration Reform
New York Immigration lawyer Alena Shautsova shares news about the upcoming Immigration law changes. - April 20, 2013 - Law Office of Alena Shautsova
Christian Brands Responds to Boston Marathon Bombing: Donates Rosaries to Boston Dioceses
While horrific events like the Boston Marathon bombing can tear families and lives apart, they can also bring people and communities together. Such is the case for a Valley company, Christian Brands, which recently announced it will donate 3,000 rosaries and holy cards to the Boston Catholic... - April 20, 2013 - Christian Brands
Grassroots Runs Launch in Over 80 Cities with 2,500+ Participants Worldwide
Pavement Runner, an award-winning running blog (pavementrunner.com) launches #BostonStrong, a grassroots “A Run for Boston in Your City” global campaign. The worldwide series of runs is taking place a week after the 117th Boston Marathon. Supporters from anywhere can run however many... - April 20, 2013 - Pavement Runner
Boston Tragedy: What Happens Next Matters Most
Author and resilience expert provides solutions for dealing with the mental and emotional impact of the Boston marathon bombing. - April 19, 2013 - Cheryl Hunter International
Celebrate the RED Day Initiative with Keller Williams Reality in Los Feliz
Dedicated to honoring the commitment to improving local communities, the Keller Williams Los Feliz location opens its doors to its neighbors, joining tens of thousands of associates from across the United States and Canada on Thursday, May 9, 2013 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the RED Day festivities. This year, the Los Feliz office has chosen the Children’s Hospital Blood Drive, the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and Operation Blankets of Love as their access to giving back to the community. - April 19, 2013 - Keller Williams Los Feliz
Climate Controversy 2013 Book Release and Earth Day Find Common Ground
Four Seasons Books in Shepherdstown, WV hosted a book signing reception for the newly-released book, Climate Controversy 2013 on Sunday, April 14th. The essays of eight Jefferson County, WV student winners of the 2013 Common Ground Student Essay Competition are included in the publication. The... - April 19, 2013 - Books Motivate Foundation, Inc.
Augustana College Showcases Emmy®-Nominated Filmmakers' "Ioway" Films for South Dakota Humanities Council Screening Event April 21
The new critically-acclaimed documentaries "Lost Nation: The Ioway 2 & 3" by Emmy® nominated filmmakers Kelly and Tammy Rundle of Fourth Wall Films will be presented at Augustana College in Sioux Falls, SD on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. The free South Dakota Humanities Council event will also feature Q&A with Ioway artist Reuben IronHorse-Kent, Augustana Professor of Anthropology Dr. L. Adrien Hannus, and the filmmakers. - April 19, 2013 - Fourth Wall Films
Laura Rathe Fine Art Announces Steve McCurry, "The Unguarded Moment"
Dallas, Texas Art Gallery Presents Solo Show Debut & Lecture of Internationally Renown Photographer. - April 19, 2013 - Laura Rathe Fine Art
Damien Wynne comes to NYC to Share His Light Grids Healing Meditations April 26-29
Damien Wynne, Teacher & Healer is offering life changing Group Clearing Meditation Sessions and a 2 day Light Grids Intensive in NYC April 26-29. Damien tours many countries in Europe and the world to sold out groups. - April 19, 2013 - Sacred Gatherings And Events
Trek For Autism Event Featuring Original Cast Members to Benefit AchieveKids Schools
“Captain Pike Found Alive with Spock’s Wife in Cupertino, CA.” - April 18, 2013 - Bluelight Cinemas
Brennan Rock & Roll Academy Sponsors Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Sold-out event scheduled for April 18 at the Nokia Theatre in Hollywood - April 18, 2013 - Brennan Rock & Roll Academy
"People’s Omnibus" is Going to Discover the World with You and Kickstarter
“People’s Omnibus” is the first project ever that makes social research available for everyone. This will be a statistical picture book that answers all your questions on a chosen topic. - April 17, 2013 - People's Omnibus
20th Anniversary of Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work® Day: A Work in Progress
After 20 years, you’d think the Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work® Day would have grown up, or perhaps even grown old. But the program’s age is similar to that of each group of first-time participating girls and boys and to that of those who participated though the years - the... - April 16, 2013 - Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Foundation
RaMona Rizzo of Mob Wives Reality TV Show to Appear at San Gennaro Feast, San Diego, Between May 30 - June 2, 2013
RaMona Rizzo of Mob Wives is coming to Royal Festivals, Inc.'s annual San Gennaro Feast May 30th thru June 2nd 2013. The San Gennaro Feast is a yearly festival brought to you by Royal Festivals, Inc. and is held in honor of the Saint, Gennaro. The festival features a wide variety of Italian food vendors, live national acts hourly on the main stage, amusement rides and games fun for the whole family. The San Gennaro Feast, held in San Diego, is one of the most popular Italian food festivals. - April 16, 2013 - Royal Festivals, Inc.
Women in Film & Video New England Eleventh Annual Screenwriting Competition
Women in Film & Video New England (WIFVNE) announces a call for entries for its Eleventh Annual Screenwriting Competition sponsored by Inktip, Final Draft, Script Chix and Lesley University. The WIFV/NE Screenwriting Competition promotes the work of female screenwriters and supports the creation of multi-dimensional leading film roles for women. The competition opened on April 2nd, 2013. Early bird submissions end on April 23rd and the final extended deadline is on June 4th, 2013. - April 16, 2013 - Women in Film and Video New England
Ideas Sought Globally to Solve Local Issues
Most innovative idea will receive $25,000 in United Nations supported initiative. - April 10, 2013 - G Adventures
Critically-Acclaimed Documentaries on Ioway Indians Showcased at Richland Center City Auditorium April 13th
The unforgettable story of the Ioway Indians continues where the original award-winning documentary left off in two new films. “Lost Nation: The Ioway 2 & 3” brings the story full circle. Q&A with Emmy-nominated filmmakers Kelly & Tammy Rundle, anthropologist Bill Green and historian Mark Cupp. - April 08, 2013 - Fourth Wall Films
Momentum Health Targets Disability with R10m Spend Per Annum
Moment Health's social investment initiatives, driven by the Momentum Fund, are supporting disability projects as well as other initiatives in South Africa. - April 05, 2013 - Medical Aid Quotes
Catherine Lawhorn Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Catherine Lawhorn of Grove City, Ohio has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of government social services. About Catherine Lawhorn Ms. Lawhorn has over 20 years experience in the field of social... - April 04, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Positive Promotions Announces Winning Schools for 2012 Red Ribbon Week Contest
Each October, Positive Promotions supports the efforts of Red Ribbon Week by sponsoring an annual contest to recognize schools and organizations that celebrate the week in creative ways. Chosen from hundreds of outstanding contest entries, the company is proud to announce and congratulate the winning schools of the 2012 Red Ribbon Week Contest. - April 04, 2013 - Positive Promotions
Dr. Sylvia Earle, 77, Famed Oceanographer and Scientist, Featured on Cover of ActiveOver50 Magazine; National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence
Famed ocean explorer and scientist, Dr. Sylvia Earle, 77, dons the cover of the latest issue of ActiveOver50, the #1 active 50+ consumer magazine in the San Francisco Bay Area. Earle’s 60-year-old crusade to save the oceans from environmental disaster includes over 100 ocean expeditions and... - April 03, 2013 - ActiveOver50 Media
Project Moves Dance Company Airs Anti-Bullying Performance Live Online
Project Moves Dance Company, Inc., the resident company of The Gold School of Dance Art in Brockton, Mass., is proud to present I AM…when being yourself is enough. While the two performances will be held at Bridgewater/Raynham High School in Massachusetts on Friday, April 5, 2013 and Saturday, April 6, 2013 at 7:30 pm, the Company is airing a portion of the show online for their supporters around the world. Tune into www.facebook.com/projectmoves at 8:45 ET on Sunday, April 6th to view. - April 02, 2013 - Project Moves Dance Company