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Bilingual Children's Books Free on Kindle - March Madness
A Creations by Crouch March Madness give-away. Download bilingual children's books free from Kindle. - March 01, 2012 - Creations By Crouch L.L.C.
Enslow Author, Jeff Burlingame, Winner of NAACP Image Award for "Jesse Owens: 'I Always Loved Running'"
Enslow Publishers, Inc., publisher of children’s books for the school and library market, is proud to announce that their biography, "Jesse Owens: 'I Always Loved Running,'” by Jeff Burlingame is the winner of this year’s National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Image Award taking home the trophy for Outstanding Literary Work in the Youth/Teens category. The Image Awards celebrates outstanding achievements in television, recording, literature, and motion picture. - March 01, 2012 - Enslow Publishers, Inc.
MaleSurvivor Calls on the Boy Scouts of America to Publicly Acknowledge the Mistakes of Its Past and Commit to Establishing Clear Standards for Reporting Sexual Assault
Dr. Richard Gartner, chair of MaleSurvivor's Advisory Board and author of Beyond Betrayal: Taking Charge of Your Life after Boyhood Sexual Abuse, issued a statement responding to recent news stories that executives in the Boy Scouts of America refused to contact police after receiving allegations... - February 27, 2012 - MaleSurvivor: National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization
Economic Development Projects in Indian Country Will Continue to Benefit from Tax Credits
Travois New Markets receives $70 million allocation of New Markets Tax Credits. - February 26, 2012 - Travois Holdings, Inc.
UTRS CEO to be Featured on Executive Leader Radio Show
Jerry Wright, CEO of Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc. (UTRS), will be a guest on Executive Leader Radio (ELR) on Friday, February 24, 2012. Jerry will join ELR hosts Herb Cohen and Dean Schwartz to discuss his business success, leadership qualities, and the capabilities and values of... - February 23, 2012 - Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc.
Poetry Book Chronicles Life of Author Diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Washington State Poet Travis Laurence Naught shares his views on life, love, and the world in this debut book. - February 22, 2012 - ASD Publishing
Statement on Cardinal Edward Egan's Recent Retraction of Apology to Survivors of Sexual Assault
Reacting to Cardinal Edward Egan's recent retraction of the apology he gave to survivors of sexual abuse committed by priests in his own diocese, Mikele Rauch, a member of the MaleSurvivor Weekend of Recovery team and author of Healing the Soul After Religious Abuse issued the following... - February 16, 2012 - MaleSurvivor: National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization
Joint Venture Partners in America and Thailand Announce the Launch of OutThai.com - a Social Network for Gay People of Thailand and Their Supporters in the United States
The creation of OutThai.com was motivated by the company's popular American site OutMilitary.com, which has a large number of Thai members. OutThai.com looks to satisfy a growing demand for gay social networking between Thailand and the United States. - February 14, 2012 - OutMilitary.com
Monroe Students March in the Lunar New Year’s Parade
On Saturday, February 4th 2012, thirty Monroe College students and staff took part in the annual Lunar New Year parade in Flushing, Queens. Wearing bright blue hats with Monroe College logos as they paraded through the major streets of Flushing, the group carried Happy New Year signs and shouted... - February 10, 2012 - Monroe College
Discharged Under Don't Ask Don't Tell Six Years Later Service Member Reenlists
His dream of becoming a seagoing sailor was cut short by the discriminatory policy known as, “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” Now, William Norman is back and ready for action. Earlier this week he enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard. - February 09, 2012 - OutMilitary.com
2012 “Champions of Diversity” Announced
Some of the remarkable leaders joining this year’s list include Terry Lundgren, President & CEO of Macy’s, Floyd Pitts, S.V.P. & CDO of American Red Cross, Marion Gross, Vice President at McDonald's USA and Indra Nooyi, President & CEO of Pepsico Inc. - February 08, 2012 - DiversityBusiness.com
Poetry Bar Launches On-Line Petition to Free Zhu Yufu
Poets twist the tail of the Chinese dragon to demand the immediate and unconditional release of imprisoned poet and democracy activist, Zhu Yufu. - February 05, 2012 - The Camel Saloon
Author to Speak at Humanists of Georgia Meeting
Scott Smith, author of "Legacy: The Secret History of Proto-Fascism in America's Greatest Little City," will speak at the Feb. 19 Humanists of Georgia meeting at Atlanta Freethought Hall. - February 02, 2012 - LegacyLaGrange.com
Lagond Music School Announces the Lagond-A-Thon, a 10th Anniversary Celebration, and Their First Live Streaming Fundraising Event on the Lagond Music Website
In celebration of its 10th Anniversary, the Lagond Music School, a not-for-profit organization located in Westchester County, announces the Lagond-A-Thon, a live video streaming performance and fundraising event on Friday, February 10th from 8pm to 12 midnight. This global online performance will commemorate the innovative contemporary music school’s 10 years of serving a diverse community of over 1,000 students. - February 02, 2012 - Lagond Music School
London UK Our Light: Voices of Women Exhibit Benefits The Shayler Foundation
The Shayler Foundation is raising funds and awareness for their Safe Birthing Project aimed at improving maternal health in Uganda. The gala will include music, cocktails and food. - February 01, 2012 - The Shayler Foundation
BDPA New York to Recognize Black History Month by Hosting Events for Black Family Technology Awareness Week (BFTAW)
The New York Chapter of BDPA announced today that it will host a day of events recognizing 2012 Black Family Technology Awareness Week. Black Family Technology Awareness Week, or BFTAW, is a national public awareness campaign designed to encourage more African Americans to incorporate technology... - February 01, 2012 - BDPA New York
Young Female Associate Slams Carl's Jr. Defense Team in Near Unanimous Verdict
Civil Rights attorney, Julie Mehrban and her client Alexander Johnson achieve a sweeping victory for the disabled against fast-food giant, Carl Karcher Enterprises, represented by Scott Ferrell of Newport Trial Group. Spectators of the trial noted Mehrban’s calm, skillful and assertive handling of the trial, and the destruction of virtually every element of the defense theory. - January 30, 2012 - Law Offices of Morse Mehrban, A.P.C.
Minnesota Atheists & American Atheists Launch Billboard Campaign
Minnesota Atheists and American Atheists are co-sponsoring billboards in Minneapolis and St. Paul From January 23 to February 19, 2012. The billboard space is rented from CBS Outdoor billboard company. Minnesota Atheists is a Local Partner of the national American Atheists organization. The... - January 27, 2012 - Minnesota Atheists
Elizabeth P. Ball of TFI Envision, Inc. Selected as Chairperson for Keystone House, Inc. Fundraising Committee for 2012
Elizabeth P. Ball, President and Creative Director of TFI Envision, Inc. has been selected as Chairperson for Keystone House, Inc. Fundraising Committee for 2012. This committee is responsible for planning and implementing fundraising events by raising funds via the private sector for capital... - January 26, 2012 - TFI Envision, Inc.
World Sound Healing Day - February 14, 2012
Become a Sonic Activist for the planet. Join hundreds of thousands worldwide on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 12 noon your time or in local events at various times around the globe. Sound AH for 5 minutes, created and projected with the energy of compassion and love - a Sonic Valentine to Mother Earth. (Visit www.worldsoundhealingday.org) Founded by sound pioneer Jonathan Goldman 10 years ago, World Sound Healing Day continues to grow exponentially. - January 26, 2012 - Healing Sounds
Vitalis Lanshima Announces 2012 London Paralympic Preparation Schedule
Vitalis Lanshima announces his schedule for 2012 in preparation of the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Vitalis, a Paralympic hopeful, will participate in three indoor track competitions and twelve outdoor competitions at locations across the United States and internationally in preparation for the... - January 25, 2012 - Vitalis for County Clerk
Walter Lamar Named American Indian Business Owner of the Year
The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED) has announced that Walter Lamar, President and CEO of Lamar Associates, is to be awarded the prestigious American Indian Business Owner of the Year Award. Walter is being recognized for Lamar Associates' excellent corporate... - January 25, 2012 - Lamar Associates
Nightlife Cultural Initiative Brings Life Back to Nightlife
A nonprofit company created to elevate nightlife culture announced plans for the first annual nightlife culture expo. - January 24, 2012 - Nightlife Cultural Initiative
Gramatica and Harrington Inducted Into East-West Shrine Game Hall of Fame
Martin Gramatica and Joey Harrington were inducted into the East-West Shrine Game Hall of Fame. - January 23, 2012 - East-West Shrine Game
The Youth Outdoor Legacy Fund Announces 2011 Program Year Grants to 8 Organizations Totaling $110,000; New Funding Strategy to be Announced for 2012 Through 2014
The Youth Outdoors Legacy Fund announces 2011 grants to 8 youth-oriented outdoor non-profit agencies. - January 21, 2012 - The Youth Outdoor Legacy Fund
Tents, Tubing & Tolerance? Camp Kupugani, Multicultural Summer Camp Launches Diversity Essay Contest
Camp Kupugani, an overnight camp near Chicago that focuses on diversity, has announced an essay contest geared toward teaching young people social responsibility, tolerance, empowerment and respect. - January 20, 2012 - Camp Kupugani
2012 Native Learning Center Winter Symposium
The Native Learning Center will present a variety of classes for Native Americans focusing on Housing Strategies, Grants Education and Celebrating Culture and Language. The Symposium will host a multitude of cultural vendors throughout the duration of the event. All those throughout Indian Country are welcome. - January 20, 2012 - Native Learning Center
Unite or Die Again! in Freedom, CA
"America has reached a critical stage in it’s evolution...or devolution as most would agree." "Every label reads made in China, or India, Guatemala, etc. Once thriving, economically sound industrial cities are going bankrupt and closing down. An educated, and fully experienced... - January 18, 2012 - Unite or Die Again
Hip Hop Therapy & Hip Hop Psychology Conference at Fordham University: Cutting Edge Interventions Bring Together International Social Scientists, Students & Performers
Hip Hop Therapy & Hip Hop Psychology Conference at Fordham University Cutting edge interventions bring together social scientists, students and performers from around the world to New York City. Fordham University in conjunction with Hip Hop Therapy and Hip Hop Psychology present the first... - January 18, 2012 - Hip Hop Psychology
Santosh Kulshrestha Kumar Recently Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Santosh Kulshrestha Kumar of Chicago, Illinois, has recently been included in America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of community services. About Santosh Kulshrestha Kumar Santosh Kulshrestha Kumar was born in... - January 18, 2012 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Aiding Reservations Too Remote to Reach
National Relief Charities (NRC) is issuing a call for aid to cover the cost of transporting goods to tribal programs located on remote reservations in 12 states. - January 16, 2012 - National Relief Charities
Sober Living Halfway House Search Website Soberlivingsearch.com Started 2012 in the Top 1% of All Sites Globally (Alexa)
Along with being the highest ranked pure sober living and halfway house site ever, over 22,000 house searches are taking place on a monthly basis with numbers still climbing. Founder Thomas Rees stated that "This is indicative of how many people out there need recovery housing. We can see by the numbers how many of these people are coming to us to find such housing, too, and the trend up is continuing." - January 16, 2012 - Sober Living Halfway House Search
Top Scientists Meet to Discuss Greatest Threats to the Earth
A conference is held with world renowned scientists to identify the greatest threats to the Earth. - January 12, 2012 - The Jeffrey Epstein Foundation
BeLoved Ministries INC, a Lexington Ky Non-Profit, to Open Home for Underage Sex Trafficking Survivors
BeLoved Ministries INC, a non-profit organization based in Lexington KY, announced at the beginning of the year that they will be opening a home at an undisclosed location in central Kentucky for survivors of sex trafficking under the age of 18 in 2012. According to the report from the US... - January 12, 2012 - Beloved Ministries INC
Super Visa Insurance for Parents and Grandparents Visiting Canada
The Super Visa Insurance which has come into effect from 1st December, 2011 to cut the backlog of sponsorship applications for Parents and Grandparents. The government stated that applicants will be required to obtain private Canadian health-care insurance for their stay in Canada. The self explanatory questions and answers in this press release will be helpful to clear these doubts. - January 11, 2012 - Punjab Insurance Inc
Creations by Crouch Bilingual Children's Book Giveaway
Author has made free Kindle downloads available for a limited time. - January 10, 2012 - Creations By Crouch L.L.C.
Orange County Wing Chun School to Hold Chinese New Year Celebration
Orange County Wing Chun school, The Dragon Institute, will hold a Chinese New Year celebration on Saturday, January 21st from 1pm-3pm at 34241 Pacific Coast Highway in Dana Point. The celebration will feature a martial arts demonstration by students of the Orange County Wing Chun school and also... - January 10, 2012 - The Dragon Institute
Nashville Church of Scientology Staff and Parishioners Launch “The Way To Happiness” Campaign
Staff and parishioners of the Nashville Church of Scientology kicked off the New Year by launching a campaign for happy living. - January 07, 2012 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Celebrate the 600th Birthday of Saint Joan of Arc
The 600th anniversary of the birth of Saint Joan of Arc is this Friday, January 6, 2012, and MaidOfHeaven.com, the world’s largest website about Joan of Arc, is celebrating this special anniversary of her birthday. - January 06, 2012 - MaidOfHeaven.com
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area Kicks Off National Mentoring Month with Search for 75 Mentors & Call for Funding to Serve the 750 Children on the Waiting List
Big Brothers Big Sister of the Bay Area (BBBSBA) announced today an ambitious new campaign to recruit 75 new Bay Area mentors as well as a call for donations to help support mentoring matches for 2012. The campaign kick-off coincides with National Mentoring Month and is designed to immediately... - January 04, 2012 - Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area
Forks at the Ready: Kids Food Festival Launches in New York City
The first Kids Food Festival gets cooking on January 21st and 22nd, 2012, from 10am to 6pm at Citi Pond℠ at Bryant Park. The Kids Food Festival helps in the fight against childhood obesity through fun and flavorful activities around balanced food choices. Cooking demos and hands-on... - January 03, 2012 - Kids Food Festival
Hollywood Actress Linda Blair & Helen Darras Seek Charitable Donations for Linda Blair WorldHeart Foundation
Longtime friends Helen Darras and Linda Blair at the Linda Blair WorldHeart Foundation Facility, in 2011. Please donate to the Linda Blair WorldHeart Foundation for Animal and Human Welfare. - December 30, 2011 - Incorporate That Incorporated c/o Helen Darras
The Circassian Circle: Showcasing Caucuses History and Culture in New York
Circassian Circle www.circassiancircle.com, a new and original folk dance troupe from the Caucasus region of Eurasia, will take part in the 55th anniversary conference of The Association of Performing Arts Presenters (APAP/NYC). Performances are scheduled for Saturday, January 7th at 4:00pm and... - December 29, 2011 - Circassian Circle
Former Inmate Turns Entrepreneur. Jason Breedlove Founded Breedlove Publishing LLC and Just Released His Third Book, a Collection of Fictional Short Stories.
New Android Market calendar app and book of short stories. - December 29, 2011 - Breedlove Publishing LLC
Seattle Woman Founds First Non-Profit School for Special Students in Cusco, Peru
Celeste Marion, BHS and UW graduate is the Co-Founder and Executive director of Manos Unidas, founding the first private school for Special Education in Cusco, Peru. The school started in the living room of her house in Cusco in 2007. Marion will be hosting the Winter Photo Exhibition at the Q Café in Seattle, WA Jan. 21, ‘12. The event will be sponsored by the Children of Peru Foundation (NY), exhibiting 10 profile photos by Cusco photographer Vanessa Cúneo. Photos will be auctioned for funds. - December 27, 2011 - Manos Unidas Peru
AmpleHarvest.org Focus of Public Television's "Growing A Greener World"
Nationwide hunger/nutrition campaign that helps fresh food get to America’s food pantries is spotlighted on TV show for the gardening and grower community. - December 21, 2011 - AmpleHarvest.org
TFI Envision, Inc. Collects 50% More Toys Than Last Year for the Annual St. Luke’s LifeWorks Holiday Gift Collection
"Our location on Route 1 directly across from Stew Leonard's - the world's largest dairy store - brings thousands of people right by our building every week. This year, we are so pleased to announce that we collected over 50% more toys and gifts than last year. People really opened their hearts to this collection and we are very grateful!" said Elizabeth P. Ball, President and Creative Director at TFI Envision, Inc. - December 19, 2011 - TFI Envision, Inc.
Young Naturists America - Nude Year's Eve Across America & Newspaper Launch This New Years Eve
Young Naturists America is launching a newspaper while dancing naked coast to coast this New Years Eve, and all can be seen live online. - December 17, 2011 - Young Naturists America
Catholic Family Services of Simcoe County Hosts Immigrant Women’s Group
Catholic Family Services of Simcoe County (CFSSC) recently launched "Oasis" an immigrant women’s group offering support and education. CFSSC would like to invite immigrant women living in the community, who feel isolated, to come and join "Oasis." Immigration is a... - December 17, 2011 - Catholic Family Services of Simcoe County
Snaso Inc. Announces Snaso.org
Snaso is the new social network designed specifically for adults aged 50 and over. It has all the features you’d expect from a great social network, without the complexities and irrelavance of networks catering to younger age groups. “Snaso is an easy to use network, feature packed... - December 15, 2011 - Snaso Inc.