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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
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
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
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
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
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., 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: 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, 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
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 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
"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
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
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
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
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.
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
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 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
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
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"
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
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
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