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Show Your Commitment to Peace on September 21 - International Day of Peace
There could be no more fitting of a day for the Circle of Unity to be granted its 501c3 non-profit status than on September 21, the United Nation’s international Day of Peace. The organization’s first order of business under its new status is a request for all those dedicated to world... - September 16, 2011 - Circle of Unity
Arendell Animal Hospital is Proud to Form a Partnership with the Charity Pets for Patriots, Inc., That Connects Shelter Pets with Military Families
Pets For Patriots is a registered charity that connects hard-to-adopt shelter pets with service and veteran members of the United States Military. As their partner they provide those pets a discount on veterinary services for the lifetime of the adopted pet. - September 13, 2011 - Arendell Animal Hospital
Brother2Brother Emphasizes Academic Success and Graduation at IU Northwest
The Brother2Brother (B2B) College Success Program begins its fourth year on the campus of IU Northwest in Gary, Indiana with one goal in mind: Making sure that all male college students, particularly those of ethnic minority descent, do not permanently leave campus until they have earned an undergraduate degree. - September 06, 2011 - Brother2Brother (B2B) College Success Program
Neuroreality: Galactic Black Hole Big Bang Fountains Are Emitting Missing Dark Matter
According to the "Galactic Big Bang Engine Model" of University of Hawaii’s biophysicist-cosmologist, Bruce E. Morton, "Each galaxy is a stacked double torus resulting from black hole polar big bang fountains, blasting out dark matter and dark energy. As these gather mass, they are pulled back into light matter at the inward flowing spiral arms of the galactic plane, which continuously reenter the black hole to feed its continued big bang emissions." - September 02, 2011 - Bruce Eldine Morton
A New Title in the Fall of 2011 for Author Celeste Streiff, Hammond
Imagine you could enter a world filled with strange and wonderful characters and beings, simply by taking a walk down your street and catching...the Streetcar to Andromeda. A new e-Book being released this month at all major online book store outlets. - September 02, 2011 - Celeste Streiff, Hammond
9/11 Truthers to Converge Upon New York City for Tenth Anniversary
Friday, September 9 through Sunday, September 11, 2011, thousands of 9/11 truthers will descend on New York City, seeking answers to questions that six of the 9/11 commissioners have themselves raised. - September 01, 2011 - We Are Change NYC
A Rose Among Thorns: a Tribute to Rosa Parks Starring Ella Joyce Comes to Washington, DC - Sept 21-24, 2011
Actress Ella Joyce, remembered for her co-starring role of Eleanor on TV's "Roc"; Jasmine on "My Wife & Kids; and Detective Waller in the classic ladies’ action film “Set If Off”, captures the famous moment in the life of Rosa Parks, affectionately called "Mother of the Civil Rights Movement", in her highly acclaimed, one-woman play A Rose Among Thorns: a Tribute to Rosa Parks. The show comes to Washington, DC, after headlining Stage Aurora's 4th Annual Black Arts Festival in July. - August 31, 2011 - Ms. Thing Productions, Inc.
LocalBlox Sends Support for Those Affected by Hurricane Irene
With the main storm part of hurricane Irene winding down, LocalBlox.com, your online neighborhood networking page sends support and positive thoughts to all of those affected by Irene. With power still out in many areas, water flooding many streets and some areas starting to assess the damage,... - August 31, 2011 - LocalBlox
Xclaimed Ministries Recognized as a Compassionate Ministries Center by the Church of the Nazarene
Xclaimed Ministries received recognition by the Church of the Nazarene Headquarters as an official Compassionate Ministries Center. A Compassionate Ministry Center (CMC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to meeting the needs of the economically disadvantaged in the community. - August 26, 2011 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
Anahata Retreat Center Announces Grand Opening
The Anahata Ashram Retreat Center in picturesque Idyllwild, CA is available for personal retreats, group retreats, classes, workshops and short term rentals. - August 25, 2011 - Anahata Ashram
Heroes Breakfast Benefit Operation Stand Down, Inc.
Operations Stand Down, non-profit agency serving honorable discharged veterans in Middle Tennessee will be holding their first major fundraiser Oct. 31st at the Lowe's Vanderbilt Hotel Nashville TN. Proceeds from the event are used to support OSDN efforts. - August 23, 2011 - Operation Stand Down, Inc Nashville
Bagolie Friedman Injury Lawyers: 9 Tips for Keeping Apartments Safe and Deterring Criminal Activity
As the tight economy creates smaller security budgets for property managers, conditions allowing crime to thrive in apartment complexes become more common. Compounding the problem is the lure of criminal activity as more people face tough times and the need for quick money. “Most crimes are... - August 23, 2011 - Bagolie Friedman Injury Lawyers
Two Lupus Research Institute Scientists Deliver Breakthrough Research
The Lupus Research Institute (LRI) today announced findings of two studies demonstrating the power of its focus on innovation to drive discovery in lupus by backing potentially groundbreaking ideas that are typically too early or too novel for mainstream support. - August 17, 2011 - Lupus Research Institute
S.L.E. Lupus Foundation Brightens Days for 40 New York City Kids with Lupus and Their Families with Free Week at Camp Sunshine
40 New York City children and teens with lupus and their families converge on Camp Sunshine for Lupus Week hosted by the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation. Located on Lake Sebago in Maine, Camp Sunshine offers the only program in the nation to address the impact of a life-threatening illness on every member of the immediate family. The S.L.E. Lupus Foundation raises private funds to send families selected by eligibility and need to Camp Sunshine each summer. - August 15, 2011 - S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
As Americans Get Older, Caring for Aging Parents Gets Easier
CareWell VIP provides an array of senior care services to help aging parents and loved ones stay healthy, independent and safe. - August 13, 2011 - CareWellVIP
Pre-Marital Counselor & Mediation Expert Presents "I do: from Vows to Reality" on September 25 at the James Hotel in Chicago
John Hassey, ordained minister and one of Chicago’s leading marriage advocates, hosts an interactive workshop for couples and newlyweds; provides tips and tools essential for marital bliss. - August 13, 2011 - John Hassey
Statement from Alaina Giordano Regarding Latest Developments in Custody Case
Alaina Giordano, the Durham mom fighting both Stage 4 breast cancer and to maintain custody of her two children, comments on the latest developments in her case. - August 13, 2011 - Alaina Giordano
Troop Transition™ Builds GI THRIVE to Stave-off Veteran Unemployment
GI Thrive™, the newest in a string of successful programs from the builders of Troops2Roughnecks™, Troops2Truckers™ and Troops2Energy™ has gone online to bring training and jobs to combat rising veteran unemployment. - August 09, 2011 - Troop Transition International
AmpleHarvest.org Named Top 25 Finalist in the Third Annual "Stay Classy" Philanthropic Awards Competition
Nationwide hunger/nutrition initiative enabling thousands of food pantries to receive excess garden produce nominated for “Most Effective Awareness Campaign By A Charity” award. - August 05, 2011 - AmpleHarvest.org
TLA Productions Announces Programming for MA Steampunk Extravaganza
NH-based production company prepares for a one of a kind steampunk extravaganza featuring performances by Abney Park, Frenchy and the Punk and more. - August 04, 2011 - TLA Productions
Women on the Verge on Blog Talk Radio, August 17, 2011
Online community Women on the Verge (WOTV) takes to the airwaves on Blog Talk Radio Wednesday, August 17, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern to discuss the topic “Women in Leadership Roles.” WOTV founder, Ana Lewis, and her member/panelists discussing the topic include: Dr. Karen Monroy, PhD,... - August 04, 2011 - Women on the Verge
Author Sylvia Huffnagle Has Published a Book of Inspirational Short Stories
The title is Yea, Though I Walk … and it is a collection of all her short fiction stories. Part one: 7 Christian lessons learned by teens Part two: 5 Stories about challenges that Christians face. Pet three: 3 Christian Testimonies and 1 parable. Part four: 5 Contemporary rescue... - August 03, 2011 - Author and self-publisher, Sylvia Huffnagle
The Famous XLSior International Gay Dance Festival Will Take Place on Mykonos Island from August 24th Till Sunday August 28th. 2011
All the best Global Clubbing Brands all united for the first time in the one XLsior Festival on Mykonos island: For its 3rd year the Festival full of intense vibrancy and mind-blowing events returns to host the hottest boys in the world, best DJs, performers & stage stars. - July 31, 2011 - Mykonos Accommodation Center
PeaceTrees Vietnam Co-Founder to be Honored
Jerilyn Brusseau is one of four recipients of the Seattle Storm’s annual Women of Inspiration Award. - July 30, 2011 - PeaceTrees Vietnam
Kultur is Proud to Announce the DVD Release from the Extraordinary Minds Series; Zainab Salbi, Available on DVD August 30
Extraordinary Minds Series Zainab Salbi, with Host Dr. Howard Gardner Available on DVD August 30. Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release from the Extraordinary Minds Series; Zainab Salbi, available on DVD August 30, for the retail price of $19.99. Zainab Salbi is Founder and CEO of Women for... - July 30, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Free Wedding Ceremony for Couples in NYC on Sunday July 24th at Washington Square Park
Couples can get married for free at Washington Square Park on Sunday, July 24, 2011 by Mary C. Pugh, wedding officiant. - July 24, 2011 - Mary C. Pugh CT Justice of the Peace
OutMilitary.com – A Social Network for LGBT Service Members – Statement on DADT Repeal Certification
OutMilitary.com official statement to the media in regards to President Obama’s certification of DADT repeal. - July 23, 2011 - OutMilitary.com
Cantcha, Inc. Launches the Catholic App iMissal on the Mac App Store
Cantcha, Inc. is pleased to announce that their highly acclaimed Catholic mobile app for iPhone, iPad and Android is now available for Mac computers at the Mac App Store. - July 20, 2011 - Cantcha, Inc.
Fundraising Event for Wounded Service Member Hockey Team to be Held at Bethesda Restaurant
The USA Warrior Ice Hockey Program will be holding a fundraiser at Bd’s Mongolian BBQ, in Bethesda, to raise funds for hockey team made up of injured service members. - July 15, 2011 - USA Warriors Ice Hockey Program
Tony and Milena Astorga to Chair Annual Crozier Gala
Recently retired Blue Cross Blue Shield Senior Vice President, CFO & Chief Business Development Officer, Tony Astorga, and his wife Milena have agreed to chair the Catholic Community Foundation’s annual fundraiser, the Crozier Gala. Now in its 24th year and in conjunction with... - July 15, 2011 - Catholic Community Foundation
Issa Trust Foundation & Couples Resorts Announces Formation of Their Seventh Medical Initiative
Leaders with the Issa Trust Foundation (www.issatrustfoundation.com) announced today a team of paediatric health professionals led by Dr. Stacy McConkey, University of Iowa Children’s Hospital serving children in Jamaica. - July 13, 2011 - Issa Trust Foundation
Pure One™ Sponsors Halal Omega-3 Campaign
Source-Omega announced today it has teamed up with online Halal consumer organization Behalal.org. As sponsor of the behalal.org good health mission, Pure One™ omega-3 microalgae oil will be featured on the organization’s website. Source-Omega has developed a broad pan-cultural... - July 11, 2011 - Source-Omega
Hope for the Refugee and Immigrant, Inc. Provides Refugee and Immigrant Resettlement and Relief Services, Global Tutoring Services and Free Income Tax Returns Preparation
Refugee and Immigrant Relief - Help is Needed. Donate Today. Donations Are 100% Tax-Deductible. - July 10, 2011 - Hope for the Refugee and Immigrant, Inc.
New DVD Release from Filmmaker Shawn Baker "Comrades" Available Now
Lock City Filmworks along with Director Shawn Baker launches hot new urban pic "Comrades." - July 08, 2011 - Lock City Filmworks Inc
Caregiverlist Senior Caregiver Certification Training
Online training for senior caregivers delivers quality standards and safety along with skills approved by licensing boards for non-medical caregivers. The 10-hour training for caregivers allows senior caregivers to learn and take the test at their own pace. - July 07, 2011 - Caregiverlist, Inc.
The Divine Name by Jonathan Goldman Wins Visionary Award for Best Alternative Health/Healing Book on June 25, 2011
The Divine Name by Jonathan Goldman wins 2011 Visionary Award for Best Alternative Health/Healing Book. Goldman, an internationally acknowledged sound pioneer and authority on transformative uses of sound, Grammy-nominated musician and author, received the Coalition of Visionary Resources award in Denver, CO at INATS-W June 25, 2011. The Divine Name (Hay House 2010) is a seminal work for personal and planetary transformation. - July 01, 2011 - Healing Sounds
MedicareSupplementalInsurance.com Launches; Aides Seniors in Finding Adequate Medigap Coverage
MedicareSupplementalInsurance.com (MSI), a leading online Medigap locator, launched last month with tremendous initial success and the mission to help seniors who currently receive health coverage through the government funded Medicare program find additional supplemental health insurance to cover... - June 28, 2011 - Medicare Supplemental Insurance
Makeover Magix is Now a Merchant Partner of UN Women Singapore
Singapore-Based Makeup Artist Agency Hopes to Contribute to Society through its Makeup Artistry Business - June 28, 2011 - Makeover Magix
Dallas Equality Rally Taps Photo Documentary Creator as Speaker
Jason Beckett joins the roster of speakers at the North Texas March for Equality. - June 22, 2011 - I AM EQUAL FOUNDATION
New Arts Documentary Film "Stanislavsky and the Russian Theatre" from Copernicus Films
Finally, after much tweaking and adjusting, the documentary film “Stanislavsky and the Russian Theatre” has been released on DVD after a successful launch and premiere at the Barn Theatre of the Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance. The film, about the life and work of the... - June 21, 2011 - Copernicus Films
NAAPOC Continues to Build a Strong Orange County Arab American Business Community
The Network of Arab American Professionals of Orange County (NAAPOC) held its monthly board meeting on June 1st, 2011. Among other business, the board added to its ranks new board members Dr. Ghazi Idris, DC, and Basil Istitieh with Zara Image. The addition of Idris and Istitieh is in furtherance... - June 19, 2011 - Network Of Arab American Professional
Gospel's Grace Christian Event Management Donates Management Services to The 5th Annual Kommunity Festival, Promoting Mrs. Obama’s Let's Move Campaign
The 5th Annual Kommunity Festival on the National Mall Sponsors a Let’s Move Dougie Dance Contest. The Kommunity Festival Features Sport Events, Christian Music, Plays, and a Tribute to Veterans. - June 18, 2011 - Gospel's Grace Christian Event Management
secondhalfPLAYBOOK.com Announces "Keep Dad Connected Program" for Father's Day
“Keep Dad Connected Program” taps the high internet to deliver - with not typing and not tech complexity - to Dad the latest news and reports within his favorite sports from Major League Baseball to NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. - June 14, 2011 - Second Half Playbook
Book Signing to Benefit Esperanza Shelter for Battered Families
Author Teresa Bevin launches her new book, "Papaya Suite" with a book signing and reception in Santa Fe, NM to benefit Esperanza Shelter for Battered Families. "Papaya Suite" is the light-hearted account of a young woman growing up during the early years of the Cuban revolution who is sent to Spain where she explores life with gusto and to expand her romantic adventures and options when she moves to the United States. - June 14, 2011 - Teresa Bevin, Author and Educator
A New Era Was Ushered in at the Beginning of This Year: the Baby Boomers Hit Retirement Age
Livingsenior.com is an online resource center that provides a wide range of valuable information for seniors and their families as they make the transition into the golden years of retirement. - June 14, 2011 - LivingSenior
Author Janet Messner Tallon Releases Inside the Coatesville Lynching, a New Look at This Century Old Murder and Lynching in Coatesville, PA
This book is a fresh look at this crime that took place in 1911 in Coatesville, PA. A remarkable story written in a chronological sequence of events as they unfolded. Examinations of Grand Jury Testimony along with actual hearings reveal contributing factors that played a major part in the tragedy. A new paradigm begins when the motivation for the murder of the officer is found to be an attempt of avoid apprehension for a previous murder Walker had committed. - June 12, 2011 - Janet Messner Tallon
Star Studded Dysfunctional Friends Gets Accepted Into the American Black Film Festival - ABFF
Kings of LA Client, Producer and Director - Datari Turner's Dysfunctional Friends, a comedy/ drama about a group of college friends who reunite after the sudden death of their larger then life friend Dennis (Keith Robinson), was recently one of five films chosen to compete in the Narrative Features category at this years ABFF held July 6th-9th in Miami. - June 11, 2011 - Kings of LA Entertainment
ISKCON celebrates 37th Annual Krishna Parade and Festival on New York’s Fifth Avenue
Ratha Yatra (Festival of the Chariots), one of India’s most ancient and most popular festivals, a sacred day for Hindus worldwide, will be celebrated with a parade down New York’s Fifth Avenue, from 45th Street to West 8th Street. The parade will culminate in a festival and vegetarian feast until 7:00pm @ Washington Square Park. All are welcome and admission is free. - June 07, 2011 - NY ISKCON
Enmark Partners with CashTrans to Upgrade Its ATM Fleet
Cash Transactions, LLC announces that Enmark Stations, Inc., headquartered in Savannah, GA, has partnered with CashTrans to upgrade its entire ATM fleet. This major storewide upgrade will ensure that all Enmark stores have the latest and most advanced ATM equipment available to their customers and... - June 07, 2011 - Cash Transaction LLC
Summer Jobs for Palm Beach County Young Adults Take on a New Twist
The eight week summer program will provide the youth of Palm Beach County (ages 15 to 21) classroom entrepreneurship training reinforced by hands on paid practical experience in cultural environments such as museums, art galleries, theaters, cultural marketing programs and other community cultural venues. - June 07, 2011 - Rainbow Marketing Inc Dba Global Business Development Center