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Introducing NewsParticipation.com, the Voice of the Citizen

Introducing NewsParticipation.com, the Voice of the Citizen

Exclusive Video Footage of Occupy Boston on NewsParticipation.com The footage is made up of interviews with occupiers telling their personal reasons for joining the protests and a Close-up view of... - November 09, 2011 - NewsParticipation.com

OutMilitary.com Members Tell Their Story

OutMilitary.com Members Tell Their Story

OutMilitary.com, a social network for LGBT service members and their supports, is proud to release a series of interviews from their members who served under DADT. - November 06, 2011 - OutMilitary.com

Nebraska Celebrates 11/11/11 as Global Peace Day

Governor Dave Heinemann of Nebraska and Mayor Jim Suttle of Omaha, NE have proclaimed 11/11/11 as Global Peace Day. There is going to be a large gathering of people in Omaha on 11/11/11 with the Mayor as Chief Guest to observe silence for a minute at 11:11AM at the Social Hall of the Hindu Temple. - November 05, 2011 - Universal Peace Foundation of North America

Author Jackson Baer Releases New Book on Biblical Interpretation Called "What the Hell"

Author Jackson Baer Releases New Book on Biblical Interpretation Called "What the Hell"

Author Jackson Baer is pleased to announce the new release of his book, "What the Hell." This book discusses the Biblical interpretation of Heaven and Hell and what the author's view points are. - November 03, 2011 - Author, Jackson Baer

The Independent Adoption Center Launches Open Portrait

IAC Starts Tumblr Blog Celebrating Lives Touched by Open Adoption - November 02, 2011 - Independent Adoption Center

Travel the World Without Ever Leaving Your Home by Hosting a Foreign Exchange Student

Organization for Cultural Exchange Among Nations is seeking volunteer host families for several foreign exchange students, ages 15 - 17, who are scheduled to arrive in the U.S. in January 2012. - November 02, 2011 - Organization for Cultural Exchange Among Nations

Dallas / Ft Worth Horse Trainer Helps Humane Society of North Texas

Dallas / Ft Worth Horse Trainer Helps Humane Society of North Texas

Horse Trainer Joe Weitekamp Lends Expertise to Make At-Risk Horses More Adoptable - November 01, 2011 - Weitekamp Horse Training

Amazing Spaces Storage Centers Partners with Toys for Tots to Give to Children in Their Communities

Amazing Spaces Storage Centers Partners with Toys for Tots to Give to Children in Their Communities

Amazing Spaces Storage Centers joins forces with Toys for Tots to reach out to greater Houston communities asking residents to help enrich the lives of local children during this holiday season. - November 01, 2011 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers

National Lithuanian American Hall of Fame (NLAHF) Pursues Christopher Columbus' True Identity

National Lithuanian American Hall of Fame (NLAHF) Pursues Christopher Columbus' True Identity

Interview with historian, Manuel Rosa, discloses that Columbus has a Lithuanian heritage. - October 28, 2011 - National Lithuanian American Hall of Fame

Sales of New Fragrance Cali Blue to Help Build Fresh Water Wells in India and Africa

Sales of New Fragrance Cali Blue to Help Build Fresh Water Wells in India and Africa

A percentage of revenue generated from sales of new fragrance, Cali Blue, to be donated directly toward building fresh water wells in impoverished villages throughout India and Africa. - October 27, 2011 - AromaEarth

Agency Helps Wichita Senior Adults and Residents with Disabilities, Traumatic Brain Injuries Live Independently in the Community

communityworks inc, a regional provider of services that help seniors and people with disabilities and traumatic brain injuries (TBI) live independently in their communities, has expanded its service area to include Wichita and surrounding communities. Since 1991, communityworks, based in Overland... - October 27, 2011 - communityworks inc

New Social Networking Site Promotes Peaceful Resolutions via Public Votes

PeacePazPaix.com Expected to be the Final Say in Social, Business & Overall Disputes - October 27, 2011 - PeacePazPaix

Stop the Traffic in Humans by the Network for Peace

Stop the Traffic in Humans by the Network for Peace

Network for Peace honors Media 4 Humanity and their founder, former TV reporter Melanie Siben, for their work to eradicate child trafficking in the United States. Media 4 Humanity attracts student interns from all over the country. More than 250 undergraduate and graduate students have undergone a rigorous internship program that prepares them to be leaders in the fight against modern-day slavery. Event details: October 26th at 6:30-9PM at Marymount School, Fifth Av at 84 St in NY. - October 26, 2011 - Network for Peace

"Community Food and Toy Drive" in Cape Coral, Florida

"Community Food and Toy Drive" in Cape Coral, Florida

The Donate4kidz Foundation and notinmycity.org are conducting a "Community Food and Toy Drive" in Cape Coral, Florida. It is scheduled for Saturday, Nov 19th, from 10-4. Location is at 924 NE Pine Island Rd. Cape Coral, 33990. Please come out to support them by bringing non-perishable... - October 26, 2011 - The Donate4kidz Foundation, Inc

RMCN Gives Back to the Community

RMCN Gives Back to the Community

On Saturday, October 22, 2011, representatives from RMCN Credit Services, Inc. participated in McKinney Make a Difference Day by volunteering at Holy Family School. There were over 40 volunteers; many were in the current class of Leadership McKinney or were prior graduates. At 8:00 AM in the... - October 25, 2011 - RMCN Credit Services, Inc.

Arab Non - Violence Society Commemorated United Nations Day

Foreign Affairs Advisor of the Arab Non- Violence Society Dr. Naseer Homoud’s statement on United Nations Day. He emphasized that the observance of UN Day serves as a reminder that the world is common home and through dialogue and cooperation among all, the problems could be solved. - October 25, 2011 - Dr. Naseer Homoud

Trailer Superstore Proudly Provides a New Trailer to Haul a Custom Built Orange County Chopper Dedicated to the 9/11 Anniversary

Trailer Superstore Proudly Provides a New Trailer to Haul a Custom Built Orange County Chopper Dedicated to the 9/11 Anniversary

The Custom Trailer travels the US hauling the U.S Biker Law’s 10th Anniversary 9/11 Commemorative Bike. - October 22, 2011 - All Pro Trailer Superstore

MannaEXPRESS Raises the Bar for Christian Newspapers

MannaEXPRESS Raises the Bar for Christian Newspapers

While the rest of the world laughed, Sharifa Stevens anxiously monitored the message boards of Harold Camping followers on May 22, 2011, the day after the “doomsday” Bible teacher Camping had pronounced. Jesus Christ didn’t return -- as Camping guaranteed -- and tens of thousands... - October 22, 2011 - Mannaexpress

PB&K Media Announces Distribution Rights to Film "Doughboy"

PB&K Media has obtained worldwide distribution rights to Doughboy - A Flyover Films/Route 40 Films production which has been overwhelmingly embraced by limited run audiences. Billed as "a story for today's generation about the price of freedom," Doughboy tells of an apathetic,... - October 21, 2011 - PB&K Media

Brookhaven Academy Launches Allen, Texas’s Only Gifted & Talented Trilingual Pre-Kindergarten Program

Brookhaven Academy Launches Allen, Texas’s Only Gifted & Talented Trilingual Pre-Kindergarten Program

The Gifted & Talented Trilingual Pre-Kindergarten Program reflects the school’s focus on transforming early childhood education. - October 21, 2011 - Brookhaven Academy

Nobel Peace Prize Concert Launches New Website

The Norwegian Nobel Institute has launched a new website (nobelpeaceprizeconcert.no) for the Nobel Peace Prize Concert. The website is the official place for media, sponsors and the general public to find the latest news on hosts and artists, Concert history, past performers, and how to buy tickets. In addition, the new site offers videos and photos of participating hosts and artists from current and past Concerts. - October 20, 2011 - UP There Everywhere

President 2012: Patriot or Puppet for Billionaires

President 2012: Patriot or Puppet for Billionaires

A political guide that breaks down the top desired qualities for America’s future leaders that places blame and responsibility squarely where it belongs and then offers a plan to correct the mistakes. - October 19, 2011 - Anti-Aging Clinic Assoc., Inc.

Recorded Webinar Available to GACS Members to Help Meet the ADA ATM Compliance Regulations Due by March 15, 2012

Recorded Webinar Available to GACS Members to Help Meet the ADA ATM Compliance Regulations Due by March 15, 2012

GACS and CashTrans have partnered to make available a recorded webinar that reviews requirements associated with the Department of Justice, Americans with Disabilities Act released on September 15, 2010 and with ATM compliance by March 15, 2012. - October 17, 2011 - Cash Transaction LLC

Enslow Publishers, Inc. Announces New Sports Fiction Series

Enslow Publishers, Inc. Announces New Sports Fiction Series

Enslow Publishers, Inc., publisher of children’s books for the school and library market, is excited to announce its plans to publish their first sports fiction series, A Champion Sports Story, as part of their Spring 2012 List. - October 15, 2011 - Enslow Publishers, Inc.

Sedona's New Age Culture Clashes with Christianity in New Sci-Fi Novel

Sedona's New Age Culture Clashes with Christianity in New Sci-Fi Novel

"Sedona: The Lost Vortex," the debut novel from Mikel J. Wilson, delves into science and religious fiction. - October 15, 2011 - Mikel J. Wilson

Breast Cancer Awareness Walk

Xclaimed Ministries will be performing at the Breast Cancer Awareness Walk on October 29th. Event Coordinator, Tami Newsham, says the funds raised will sponsor a Mobil mammogram machine that will give free mammograms to women who can afford them. - October 13, 2011 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc

Egyptian Expatriates Condemn the Handling of the Maspero Demonstration on October 9th and Call for an Immediate Investigation and Swift Punishment for Those Involved

We, the Egyptian Expatriates, condemn the government handlings of the Maspero demonstration on October 9th. There must be an immediate investigation where the responsible parties are held accountable and convicted. It is our resolve to help Egypt remain on the path of progressive development as the center of peace and tolerance in the region. - October 12, 2011 - American Egyptian Strategic Alliance

Crystal Skulls Are Heading for Hollywood as Mayan Calendar Comes to an End

Crystal Skulls are not only here to share ancient knowledge and wisdom, but to assist in awakening our race and understanding of itself. They are announcing that many of the sacred tools are coming back now because the planet is ready to use them again in a harmonious way. The Crystal Skulls are a tangible sign that indeed a New Age is fast approaching our world, possibly arriving by the end of 2012. - October 11, 2011 - Oracle Stone Productions

OutMilitary.com Adds "Military Spouse" Option for Those Married to, or in a Domestic Partnership or Civil Union with, an LGBT Service Member

OutMilitary.com Adds "Military Spouse" Option for Those Married to, or in a Domestic Partnership or Civil Union with, an LGBT Service Member

OutMilitary.com, a social network for LGBT service members and their supporters, is proud to announce a new feature that better reflects the identity of the modern LGBT family. OutMilitary.com officials have added the “Military Spouse” option for those married to, or in a domestic partnership or civil union with, an LGBT service member. - October 11, 2011 - OutMilitary.com

Top Broadcasters League of Philippines Official Sanctions Social Network PinoyKubo

Top Broadcasters League of Philippines Official Sanctions Social Network PinoyKubo

The President of the Broadcasters League of the Philippines, on October 6, recommended the use of AstraQom's Pinoy Kubo, a social networking site for Filipinos, to the Broadcaster Forum and Press Conference participants at the Hotel Rembrant in Quezon City. The highly respected organization's top official Rolly Gonzalo's message in English: "This is what you must try. Why? You can come up with your new career and business opportunities, plus you can talk to your relatives and friends free." - October 10, 2011 - Pinoy Kubo

Balfour Beatty Construction and U.S. Marines Hold Opening Ceremony for Wounded Warrior Hope and Care Center

Balfour Beatty Construction and U.S. Marines Hold Opening Ceremony for Wounded Warrior Hope and Care Center

Balfour Beatty Construction and the U.S. Marine Corps, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new $31 million Wounded Warrior Headquarters and Hope and Care Center at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. Several wounded Marines and sailors assigned to Wounded Warrior Battalion West were in attendance amidst an audience of more than 600 guests. - October 08, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction

Family Drama Novel "Comes Out" on National Coming Out Day

Family Drama Novel "Comes Out" on National Coming Out Day

"Well With My Soul" (ISBN: 978-0-9836049-07) is Gregory G. Allen’s debut novel. This story of two brothers attempting to find peace in their complicated individual lives over a fifteen year period will be released by ASD Publishing on October 11, 2011. - October 08, 2011 - ASD Publishing

Actor/Comedian Mark Christopher Lawrence Delivers a New Show at The House of Blues in San Diego, CA

Actor/Comedian Mark Christopher Lawrence Delivers a New Show at The House of Blues in San Diego, CA

Featuring an All-Star Line-Up - October 07, 2011 - Mark Christopher Lawrence

Conservative Republican John S. Carroll Announces U.S. Senate Run

On September 21st, 2011, John Carroll announced this run for the U.S. Senate from Hawaii as a Republican. Carroll was elected 5 times to the Hawaii State Legislature, had an extensive military career as a jet fighter pilot, an airline captain with Hawaiian Airlines and now practices law in Honolulu. - October 05, 2011 - John S. Carroll

QUWF Strongly Supports Ruffed Grouse Restocking in Missouri

QUWF Strongly Supports Ruffed Grouse Restocking in Missouri

The critical condition of the ruffed grouse population in Missouri requires immediate actions from multiple sources and the MDC. - October 05, 2011 - Quail & Upland Wildlife Federation

Ambassador & Sri Lanka’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Dr. Palitha T.B. Kohona Presents “The World from the Perspective of Sri Lanka” on October 11

The International Initiatives Committee’s Ambassador Series invites Dr. Palitha T.B. Kohona, to share his expertise and unique perspectives on world events and issues. - October 05, 2011 - Adelphi University

Accountants for Social Good Profiles a Successful Microlending Endeavor

Accountants for Social Good Profiles a Successful Microlending Endeavor

With the concept of microlending being rather new to social entrepreneurs in established and developing countries, Kiva.org stalwart lending team, Accountants for Social Good (ASG) shows how loans to people in the third-world are both helpful, necessary, and also sound investments. - October 04, 2011 - Accountants for Social Good

Arab Non Violence Society Commemorated International Day of Non Violence

Foreign Affairs Advisor of the Arab Non- Violence Society Dr. Naseer Homoud’s message on International Day of Non Violence. He asserted that at heart of Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy of nonviolence, was his belief - that strength comes from righteousness, not force and power comes from truth, not might. - October 03, 2011 - Dr. Naseer Homoud

Immigration Compliance Group Announces New Websites to Assist Employers with Business Immigration

Employers concerned about business immigration compliance issues, as well as I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification are getting help from new websites announced by Immigration Compliance Group. - October 02, 2011 - Immigration Compliance Group

Peoria Gets in on World Record Photo Campaign

Illinois to host next I AM EQUAL Photo Documentary event stop. - September 30, 2011 - I AM EQUAL FOUNDATION

Minority Owned Creative Studio Speaks Out on Diversity

Principals at We Are Pixel8 speak on lack of minority representation in web design field. - September 30, 2011 - We Are Pixel8, Inc.

Lincoln to Host Record-Breaking Photo Documentary

Nebraska residents to join historic photo project for human rights. - September 28, 2011 - I AM EQUAL FOUNDATION

TheDogMaOnline, llc., Announces Exciting New Relationship with Atlanta Pet Rescue to the Aid Atlanta No-Kill Shelter Project to Help Area Shelter Pets Find Furever Homes

TheDogMaOnline, llc., announces exciting new relationship with Atlanta Pet Rescue (APR) to their Aid Atlanta No-Kill Shelter Project to help area shelter pets find furever homes. - September 27, 2011 - TheDogMaOnline,llc

500 Expected at the South Florida Yoga Aid Challenge to Raise Funds for Non-Profit Yoga Program Targeting At-Risk Youth, 305 Spiritual Gangsters

More than 500 yoga practitioners are expected at the South Florida Yoga Aid Challenge set for Sunday, October 2nd, 2011 at the top level of the newly constructed parking complex at 1111 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. The fundraising event will consist of a 2 hour yoga practice of 108 Sun Salutations to... - September 24, 2011 - 305 Spiritual Gangsters

AuPairCare Hosts International Family Day for Marin Area Families and Au Pairs Promises Pumpkins and Much, Much More

AuPairCare Hosts International Family Day for Marin Area Families and Au Pairs Promises Pumpkins and Much, Much More

AuPairCare Live-in Childcare is thrilled to announce International Family Day for Marin area families and their international au pairs to be held at Tolay Regional Park in Petaluma, CA on Saturday, October 15. There will be games for the kids, pumpkin picking, hay rides, and fun for the entire family. The public is invited to participate in this day of fun and cultural exchange. - September 23, 2011 - AuPairCare Live-in Childcare

Emmy Nominees Attend Secret Room Events Red Carpet Style Lounge Benefiting the Humane Society of the United States

Emmy Nominees Attend Secret Room Events Red Carpet Style Lounge Benefiting the Humane Society of the United States

Secret Room Events held its annual Red Carpet Style Lounge honoring the 2011 Emmy Awards nominees and presenters on September 15th at the L'Ermitage Hotel in Beverly Hills. - September 20, 2011 - The Secret Room Celebrity Gifting Suite

Joe Blessett -  Chillin Out in Dark Places

Joe Blessett - Chillin Out in Dark Places

Chillin out in Dark Places, the latest release from the multitalented, multi-instrumentalist Joe Blessett, shines the spotlight on the persistently evolving music of a genuinely enigmatic artist who has chosen to work solitarily in the shadow of relative anonymity in pursuit of his own uncompromising vision. - September 20, 2011 - Joe Blessett Music

Planting Seeds & The Kind Foundation - Peace in Our Lifetime Initiative Media Release "Global United Party for Peace - 2011, London"

Planting Seeds & The Kind Foundation - Peace in Our Lifetime Initiative Media Release "Global United Party for Peace - 2011, London"

Peace in Our Lifetime, a UK based organisation will host an International Peace Day concert: "A Global United Party for Peace'  at The Bedford in South London on Wednesday September 21st, the internationally recognised annual day of non-violence and cease-fire, as declared by the United Nations. - September 20, 2011 - Peace In Our Lifetime

LocalBox Helping Communities Recover from Natural Disasters

Online community networking site, LocalBox.com is proving to be a tremendous resource for communities who are recovering from the aftermath of a natural disaster. With their focus being bringing neighbors and local businesses together, LocalBox has been a valuable source of information for... - September 18, 2011 - LocalBlox

ANDMagazineClub.Com Launches New Tween Website

The tween magazine that is for tweens and by tweens goes digital - September 16, 2011 - Bay Area Pros

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