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Xclaimed Ministries Provides Free Toys for the Christmas Season
The Xclaimed Ministries' Third Annual Christmas Festival drew a crowd three times of what it was just two years ago. - December 15, 2011 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
Aptamil to Extend Their Freephone Line to 24 Hours a Day
Aptamil have extended their support services for mums and mums-to-be by offering a 24-hour freephone advice line. The free service will be provided by experienced mums, a midwife and healthcare professionals. - December 15, 2011 - Aptamil
Graphic Novelist Christian Gossett Launches Campaign for Tribute Film to His Father
Metamorfic Productions launched a fiscally sponsored IndieGoGo campaign in October to produce Farewell My King, a short film written and directed by Christian Gossett. Production is slated to begin January 6, 2012. Christian Gossett, best known for his popular graphic novel, The Red Star, is now... - December 14, 2011 - Beyond Reality Media
John Foy and Associates Collecting Donations for Toys for Tots Program Through December 21st
John Foy is doing a donation to toys for tots, it will be 250 toys. He will be donating it on the 21st of December. They are raising the toys between now and the 20th. - December 14, 2011 - John Foy & Associates
Mid America Foods Ministry Comes to Chicago
Mid America Foods Ministry is pleased to announce that efforts have begun to provide affordable and nutritious food to families in northern Illinois. The company is contacting local churches and organizations to become outreach centers for its monthly discount grocery program. Mid America has... - December 13, 2011 - Mid America Foods
Blue Water Spa, a Raleigh NC Spa and Laser Hair Removal Center Donates $108,000.00 to Boys and Girls Clubs of Wake County
Blue Water Spa, a Raleigh NC Spa and Laser Hair Removal Center Donates $108,000.00 to Boys and Girls Clubs of Wake County - December 13, 2011 - Blue Water Spa
People’s Music School Earns Top Sun Shine Project Grant
The Chicago Sun-Times Charity Trust Award Will Help the School Reach Hundreds More Inner-City Children with Free Music Education - December 13, 2011 - People's Music School
Community Foundation Celebrates 40th Anniversary
"40 Grants in 40 Weeks" project will commemorate 40 years in the Elmira-Corning and Finger Lakes communities. - December 10, 2011 - Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes
Esbenshade’s is Partnering with "The Africa Transformation Initiative"
A simple donation of $5 will plant 50 trees and just $1 donation will plant 10 trees as a way to improve various African communities. - December 08, 2011 - Esbenshades Garden Center
Author Pens Children’s Book Based on Godson with Autism
Gregory G. Allen has entered the MeeGenius Author Challenge to get his children's book about autism awareness published. - December 08, 2011 - ASD Publishing
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon, Dr. David Kahn, Offers Surgery to Repair Earlobes After Years of Spacer Use
Cosmetic Surgeon Now Helps the Hip Repair their Stretched or Torn Ear Lobes and Prepare for Job Interviews. - December 07, 2011 - The Kahn Center for Cosmetic Surgery
NYC Apartment Review Site Rentenna.com Presents "Tips on Holiday Tipping!" Infographic
Rentenna.com offers a free apartment rating tool that shows renters whether a particular apartment is where they would want to live. For the holidays, Rentenna.com has released their first-ever "Tips on Holiday Tipping" infographic that breaks down the average tip ranges for the most common service providers. - December 07, 2011 - Rentenna
Tea Party Patriots and Conservatives Protest Senator John McCain's National Defense Authorization Act in His Home Turf, Tucson, Arizona
Conservatives protest the newly passed National Defense Authorization Act which allows for any US citizen to be held by U.S. military forces for an indefinite period of time with no Constitutional due process. - December 02, 2011 - Jeff Bales
The Connect Realty Family Supports the Children's Tumor Foundation
On December 4th, 2011 Connect Realty team members will be running in the California International Marathon in support of Ava Lowell and the Children's Tumor Foundation. Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a debilitating progressive disorder that can cause tumors to grow anywhere in the body. NF affects 1 in... - December 02, 2011 - Connect Realty.com, Inc.
Calm, Health and Happiness Heading for Long Beach
SammaDitthi is a non-profit grassroots Buddhist organization, whose aim is to deliver the benefits of health and wellbeing to local residents and businesses. - December 02, 2011 - SammaDitthi
New Book Reveals Importance of Seeking Beauty Through Visionary Tale
"Dusty Stardusty" by Mica Aer features a fantastical character on a continual quest to find what is positive and beautiful in every situations. "Dusty Stardusty" (ISBN 061547747X), an illustrated story by Mica Aer, tells of one little girl's encounter with the magical title... - December 01, 2011 - Mica Aer
National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association’s Online Kids Nutrition Specialist Training Focuses on Reducing Childhood Obesity and Diabetes and Improving Health
With the growing, alarming rates of kids obesity and diabetes, The National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) developed a Kids Nutrition Specialist Training to focus on kids-specific nutrition. The course provides tips for healthy eating that is fun for kids and families. - December 01, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Kammok Forms Strategic Partnership with the Organization Malaria No More
Kammok Enters the Fight to End Malaria in Africa Through Product Sales and a Partnership with Malaria No More - November 30, 2011 - Kammok International
ClausKids.com Makes Christmas Magic with Hours of Online Fun
As the hustle and bustle of the holiday season is fully upon us, families are in search of an alternative to the chaotic department store crowds, and have found one in the form of the loveable, magical, wintry-wonderland world of ClausKids.com. With worldwide economic uncertainties distracting us... - November 29, 2011 - ClausKids
Holiday Cards That Give Back to Charity, and Send Message of Hope and Education Regarding Pit Bull Rescue
Res-Q-Cards are quality holiday cards produced by Little Pet Project-Going All The Way for A Stray, from photographs of actual rescued dogs. Dogs featured have been "Dolly" of Dollys Foundation, and this year 'Greta Bean' of Pit Stop Bullys Rescue. Reverse of card contains actual pets history and rescue story. Portion of proceeds benefit pit bull rescue. - November 29, 2011 - Little Pet Project
Local and State Human Rights Organizations Join in Tennessee Human Rights Day Celebration
Human Rights Day is set for December 7, 2011 from 4-6pm at the Downtown Public Library in Nashville. - November 26, 2011 - United for Human Rights
Worded Write Releases First-of-Its-Kind Book of Non-Tradtional Greeting Card Verses
New book acknowledges people outside the mainstream with custom greetings. - November 25, 2011 - Worded Write
Thousands of Texas Medicaid Recipients with Disabilities to Lose Access to Care
Medicaid recipients in Texas, including more than 510,000 people with disabilities, are set to lose access to care if the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) implements proposed rate cuts for therapy services. The HHSC has proposed an across the board average cut to therapy services... - November 24, 2011 - Coalition of Texans with Disabilities
Egyptian Expatriates Condemn the Use of Violence Against Egyptian Civilians
In light of the saddening turn of events that have taken place in Egypt over the past few days, the undersigned, Egyptian Expatriates, strongly condemn the use of force to silence the voices of the people of Egypt. The recent turn of violent events in Egypt is the consequence of the growing public... - November 23, 2011 - American Egyptian Strategic Alliance
Cantcha, Inc. Launches the Catholic App iMissal in the BlackBerry App World
Cantcha, Inc. has announced today that their highly acclaimed Catholic app iMissal has been released in the BlackBerry App World. - November 23, 2011 - Cantcha, Inc.
TEDxSF Salons Present “SKOOL’d: Reimagining Higher Education”
TEDxSF salons present thought-provoking speakers looking at struggling contemporary institutions. On November 29, the panel will explore the need for innovation in higher education to create more affordable, accessible and relevant models for today’s world. - November 22, 2011 - TEDxSF
DogsBite.org Releases Hero Stories; Honoring Those Who Risked Their Lives to Stop a Pit Bull Mauling
Hero Stories is a collection of 78 stories involving 99 heroes. Each story depicts courageous acts undertaken by an individual to stop a devastating pit bull mauling. The collection contains stories from 30 U.S. states and eight countries including: Australia, Belgium, Bermuda, Canada, England, New Zealand and Wales. - November 22, 2011 - DogsBite.org Incorporated
Surprise Lake Camp Kicks Off It's 110th Anniversary Celebrations with Deep Discount Announcement
Surprise Lake Camp will celebrate its 110th Anniversary in 2012. To jumpstart the agency’s festivities, the famed camp has announced that its popular “Get Your Feet Wet” introductory program will cost only $110. “We thought this would be a great way to attract new campers... - November 19, 2011 - Surprise Lake Camp
Ayurvedic Oil Massage (Abhyanga): Healing Through Ancient Therapeutic Massage
Ayurveda, the ancient science of healing from India has always utilized massage as a part of its regimens for healing. The California College of Ayurveda offers professional training in the techniques of Abhyanga (Ayurvedic massage), Shirodhara (warm oil treatment over the forehead) and Svedana (herbal steam treatment) in spring and summer 2012. - November 17, 2011 - California College of Ayurveda
Heed Moral, Legal Call for Reporting Child Sexual Abuse
Regardless of whether there is a legal obligation to report known or suspected child sexual abuse, there is a moral obligation to do so, asserts attorney Mary Jo McGrath, nationally known expert on child sexual abuse investigation and awareness in educational settings. Individuals must speak out about what they know or suspect, and not stop speaking out until the child is no longer endangered, despite the stature of the adult in question, or the institution he or she represents. - November 16, 2011 - McGrath Training Systems
Shaquille O'Neal Discusses His Memoir, "Shaq Uncut: My Story," in PR.com Interview
In an interview with PR.com Senior Editor, Allison Kugel, Shaquille O'Neal talks about his exit from the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat, his religious beliefs and social media. - November 15, 2011 - PR.com
HIV Positive in the U.S. Military
OutMilitary.com, a social network for LGBT service members and their supporters, is proud to release a series of interviews from their members who served under Don't Ask Don't Tell. The second interview, from an HIV positive U.S. Navy E-4, Daniel Ianniello, spoke with OutMilitary.com about his career, gay Pride, and being diagnosed HIV positive. - November 11, 2011 - OutMilitary.com
Virginia Author R.L. Galbraith Presents Two Historical Fiction Thrillers
R.L. Galbraith is pleased to announce his two historical fiction thrillers, The Ganzler Journals and The Caretaker's Bible. Both books are historical thrillers, thought provoking, and have unique dimensions to the stories. - November 10, 2011 - Author, R. L. Galbraith
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
Author Susan Dugan Releases New Book of Short Stories Entitled Safe Haven
Author, Susan Dugan, is pleased to announce the release of her new book, Safe Haven. This new collection of short stories mixes history, wit, humor and inspiration. - November 09, 2011 - Author, Susan Dugan
Author, Paul E. Sago Releases His New Book on Religion, Holy Hodgepodge!
Author, Paul E. Sago is pleased to announce the release of his new book, Holy Hodgepodge! This new work encourages readers to take a look at what they believe and why they believe it. - November 09, 2011 - Author, Paul E. Sago
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 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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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.