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Health Briefs Segment Focuses on Skin Cancer Prevention
The rise in sun-related melanoma cases continue for both men and women. The compelling program offers skin cancer prevention information for viewers. - August 24, 2014 - Health Briefs TV
Voto Latino Statement on Police Shooting of Michael Brown
This tragedy reminds us of the need for our communities to make their voices heard. - August 22, 2014 - Voto Latino
Colin Fletcher Announces the Release of His First Book Examining the Issue of Race, "I Am Not African American"
Colin is proud to offer his debut work which represents his personal journey towards understanding his own identity, "I am not African American" is already available on Amazon.com and Kindle and will be hitting bookstores everywhere very soon. "I am not African American" is an... - August 15, 2014 - I am not African American
4 Stars 21 Yr Old CEO's "The Success Initiative"
"In many ways, I was captivated by the thoughts of defining who I really am as an individual and what I will do going forward to make a difference in the world...The main factor that I took away from this book is that dreams are achievable." -Readers' Favorite Official Reviewer, Michael Beas - August 13, 2014 - R.J. Tolson
Robert Renteria, Chicago Community, Counter Violence with a Walk for Peace
Women's Federation for World Peace, Crime Stoppers, Rainbow Push Coalition, NAACP, Cease Fire, Rotary of Chicago, PTA of Illinois, Chicago Public Schools among groups participating. - August 08, 2014 - eMediaCampaigns!
21 Yr Old CEO Composer Empowers Ygen & Composer John Williams Inspiration
From New England to Florida and across the USA 21-Yr-Old business guru, award-winning novelist, international charity founder, lyricist & composer, RJ Tolson, leads by example for millennials and cites legendary composer, conductor & pianist John Williams as inspiration. - August 07, 2014 - R.J. Tolson
Drug-Free South Spreads Message in East Nashville
Saturday, August 2, was a beautiful, warm day to be in the community. In East Nashville, Drug-Free South participated in a Community Day to spread the Truth About Drugs. - August 07, 2014 - Drug Free South
"Rainbow and Friends Love One Another" New Book Launched
Word of mouth is spreading...Nicolette's book just launched and is available now nationwide on Amazon.com, Barnes and Nobles, etc. With several successful book signings in San Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach, Arroyo Grande and Grover Beach, books are selling quickly. Animal lovers and children especially are loving this adorable cat getting along with chickens book. - August 05, 2014 - Abundant Life Art
Child Care Search Website CareLuLu Partners with DC Public Library to Promote Early Literacy
CareLuLu, a free website that helps parents find child care tailored to their family's specific needs, has partnered with the DC Public Library to promote the Sing, Talk and Read (STAR) early literacy campaign. The STAR DC initiative, led by the DC Public Library with support from a variety of agencies and organizations including CareLuLu, shows parents and caregivers how to make singing, talking and reading to their very young children a part of their day, every day. - August 02, 2014 - CareLuLu
Financial Resiliency Foundation & Si Puedes Launch Bilingual Lifeonaire Financial Literacy Summer Camp for Students
Students from the Si Puedes Program are learning how to manage their money and increase their financial capability through an innovative weeklong Lifeonaire financial literacy summer camp held at the Madison Public Library at 222 Park Street. Throughout the weeklong Lifeonaire financial literacy... - July 30, 2014 - Financial Resiliency Foundation
BC Hoops Presents Walt “Clyde Frazier Basketball Camp" Sponsored by Coop’s Hoops Foundation July 25, 2014
The Walt “Clyde” Frazier Basketball Camp presented by BC Hoops is taking place at Baruch College, July 28th thru August 1st. The camp will provide boys and girls ages 7-17 with a structured basketball learning experience that encourages team participation and personal development. - July 25, 2014 - BC Hoops
Rock Your Kicks Paint Kits Launches Summer, 2014
Rock Your Kicks Corporation, the developers of the first custom DIY Paint Kits of it’s kind, is pleased to announce the release of it’s first in a series of paint kits for canvas sneakers. Rock Your Kicks DIY Custom Paint Kits for canvas sneakers is a long-awaited product for this... - July 24, 2014 - Rock Your Kicks
New Tween Mystery Book by Dawn Marie Clifton
Author Dawn Marie Clifton is promoting her new children's mystery novel, "Secrets of a Ghost's Diary." BookDaily.com is pleased to announce that Dawn Marie Clifton will be featured on the popular book sampling site – joining the ranks of the most famous authors in the world. - July 24, 2014 - Books by Dawn
New OKC Non-Profit to Support Youth Experiencing Homelessness and Severe Crisis Situations in the Metro Area
Non-profit opens it's doors to the hundreds of Oklahoma City teens and young adults experiencing homelessness and severe crisis situations in the metro area. - July 22, 2014 - Sisu Youth, Inc.
New Children’s Book Seeks to Foster Appreciation for Cultural Diversity
A new primary-school-aged mystery novel “Naji and the mystery of the dig” by Stormtop Publishing helps children to explore world of Middle Eastern culture, folklore and cuisine. - July 21, 2014 - Stormtop Publishing
Magic Marketing and Win the Children Announce 2015 Vacation Bible School Theme
The Vacation Bible School Theme for 2015 is Riverboat Rescue, as Dennis Regling and the Possum Woods Puppets travel by steamboat down the Mississloppy River. - July 20, 2014 - Dennis Regling Wonder Shows
TwinXL.com's New 20-Piece Dorm Bundle Provides Big Options & Big Savings for College Students
TwinXL.com, the leader in high quality college dorm size bedding is now offering a 20 piece cost savings bundle set for all your dorm room essentials. - July 19, 2014 - TwinXL.com
Angie Cox Has Recently Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Angie Cox of Gifford, Illinois, has recently been included in America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as Professional of the Year 2014 for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of The Arts. In honor of her excellence and proficiency in her profession, she will be featured in Times Square, New York City on Friday, July 25, 2014. - July 15, 2014 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
New Book: "Angels Among Us: My Friend Has Asperger's Syndrome"
"Angels Among Us" is a new children's book to help other children understand their classmates that have Autism or Asperger's Syndrome. The story is based on Alan Espasandin's youngest son, a real life young boy, Caleb who has been diagnosed with mild Asperger's. The book is intended for young students to read or for educators and parents to share with their students and children in an effort to help them understand their classmates that have these disorders. - July 14, 2014 - Angels Among Us
A Gift to the City of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti Receives Sculpture "My Angel" by California Sculptor Eduardo Oropeza from Glenn Green
Glenn Green of Glenn Galleries in Santa Fe, New Mexico, presented a sculpture, "My Angel", by Eduardo Oropeza to Mayor Eric Garcetti for the City of Los Angeles to honor it's program, LA's BEST. This occurred at a dinner celebrating LA's BEST at the Skirball Center in L.A. on June 14,... - July 09, 2014 - Glenn Green Galleries
Alena Shautsova, New York Immigration Lawyer, Comments on Immigration Reform Developments
With the Congress unable to pass Immigration Reform Bill, President pleads to take control and make changes to the current immigration system. - July 02, 2014 - Law Office of Alena Shautsova
Angie Cox Named to Strathmore’s Who’s Who Round Table
Angie Cox, of Gifford, Illinois, has recently been honored as a member of the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Round Table for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the Arts field. - July 02, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Church of Scientology Hosts One of Many 4th of July Celebrations in Nashville
The Nashville Church of Scientology joins the celebration of Independence Day. - July 02, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Drug-Free South Aims Blow to Honky Tonk District in Nashville
The Tennessee chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World distributed information booklets in honor of United Nations Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in downtown Nashville. - July 02, 2014 - Drug Free South
New Award-Winning Children's Book Combines "Gamification" with Important Life Lessons
Award-Winning Workbook for Kids! Parents and Educators have called The SMART Playbook a perfect summer workbook to teach your kids social skills and manners in this fast-paced digital world. A simple and effective game plan to teach relevant life skills for a modern world- no nagging required. Written in a relatable style and chock full of games, the book will lead you and your child in a collaborative effort to bring manners to a new generation. - July 01, 2014 - The SMART Playbook
Enslow Publishers Announces the Release of "Scarlet Voyage" YA Novels in Paperback Editions
"Scarlet Voyage," a new imprint from Enslow Publishers, Inc. announces that paperback editions are available for the first time, as of September 1, 2014. All titles will be available for purchase directly from the publisher, major book distributors, independent bookstores as well as... - June 26, 2014 - Enslow Publishers, Inc.
Richmond Tax Solutions Presents Second Chance Consulting's 1st Annual Bowling Fundraiser
Richmond Tax Solutions and Second Chance Consulting are having their 1st Annual Bowling Fundraiser at King Pin Lanes in Midlothian, VA on July 12th 2014. All profits will go to help enroll more kids in the King Pin Saturday Youth Bowling League that will give our inner-city youth a chance to participate in a "non-traditional" sport. The goal is to help these kids belong to something positive and keep them off the streets. It lasts 32 weeks plus they receive lunch, prizes, scholarships and more. - June 23, 2014 - Whitewood Tax Solutions
DEA Awards the East Valley Young Marines the Enrique "Kiki" Camarena Award
On June 17, 2014 the East Valley Young Marine Unit was recognized by the Drug Enforcement Agency for their commitment to alcohol, tobacco and other drug and violence prevention, not just in their schools and neighborhoods but for the impact the have in the Cities of Mesa, Tempe, and surrounding... - June 20, 2014 - East Valley Young Marines
Benefit Dinner: Honoring Northern Maine's Graduates
Benefit Barbecue – Honoring Presque Isle Graduating Seniors! - June 19, 2014 - Presque Isle Boys and Girls Club
Church of Scientology Honored Father’s Day with Special Service
The Nashville Church of Scientology hosted a special Sunday Service in honor of Father’s Day this past weekend. - June 19, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
ASSE Student Exchange Program is Seeking Local Families in Your Area to Host Cultural Exchange Students
ASSE International Student Exchange Programs (ASSE) is seeking local host families for international high school boys and girls. These students are 15 to 18 years of age, and are coming to this area for the upcoming high school year or semester. These personable and academically selected exchange... - June 19, 2014 - ASSE Student Exchange Program
Popular Restaurants and Musicians Come Together in Support of Oregon Children's Cancer Awareness Day
The Soulful Giving Foundation is orchestrating the hottest event in East County by bringing together: 4 incredible bands, 14 of Portland’s finest restaurants, Duck Pond wines, premium draft beers, refreshing cocktails, vendor shopping galore, champagne/jewelry raffle, amazing silent auction items, VIP Pdx limousine, free shuttle service from MHCC, and 2 music-filled “Soul Buses” transporting guests from Portland to Troutdale. - June 18, 2014 - Soulful Giving Foundation
Dr. Dental Sponsors the "Hole in the Wall Gang Camp" Run
New England dental group, Dr. Dental, sponsors a non-profit event for the "Hole in the Wall Gang Camp" - a camp for sick children, started by Paul Newman. - June 18, 2014 - Dr. Dental
New Book Series, The Tales of Reese, Helps Children Coping with Life Threatening Illness, Delays and Setbacks
Penelope’s Wish: Dancing Through Leukemia first book published in series. - June 16, 2014 - Sparkly Ray
Jose F. Niño to Serve as Master of Ceremonies at Boy Scouts' Champions of Character Dinner on June 18th in Washington, DC
Jose F. Niño, VP Strategic Relationships, Microtech, will serve as master of ceremonies at the Champions of Character Dinner on June 18th, in downtown Washington, D.C. Mr. Niño serves on the National Executive Committee for the Boy Scouts of America and was a founding member, President/CEO of the US Hispanic Chambers of Commerce (USHCC). Honorees are, Dr. Jorge Ribas, Susan Au Allen, Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY), Angela Franco and Michael Melton. - June 15, 2014 - Washington, DC District, National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
New Generation of Parents Can Now Go Online to Find Support, Gaybe Center LGBT Parent Community
GaybeCenter.com is an online resource center and community for LGBT parents and expecting parents. Articles found on the site cover subjects such as fever care, pregnancy, safety, adoption, nursery necessities and more. The articles, blog and other aspects of the site help promote it's motto, which is Learn, Develop, Grow. Visit http://www.GaybeCenter.com for more information. - June 13, 2014 - Gaybe Center
Army Releases New Children's eBook to Celebrate 239th Army Birthday
The first Army Children's ebook helps children better understand Army history and thier role in the greater Army Family. The book is available online at www.armymwr.com/birthday-book. - June 13, 2014 - IMCOM
Washington DC Eagle Scout to Speak at Champions of Character Dinner June 18th
Eagle Scout Justice Boston, of Troop 1869, in Washington, D.C. will speak at the 2014 Champions of Character Dinner on June 18th. The dinner will honor five distinguished community and business leaders of the Washington, D.C. area, including Dr. Jorge Ribas, Susan Au Allen, Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY), Angela Franco and Michael Melton. Boy Scout Troop 1869 is chartered to Campbell A.M.E. Church in Washington, D.C. - June 12, 2014 - Washington, DC District, National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
New Book Reveals 100 Future Presidents
Professional photographer Matthew Jordan Smith has embarked on a nationwide quest—one that has challenged children from all walks of life and from every state to reflect upon their future and the future of their country. Smith accomplishes this feat by asking children a single question: What would you do if you were President of the United States of America? This question, along with the many answers and images it evokes, forms the heart of Smith's newest book, "Future American President." - June 12, 2014 - Matthew Jordan Smith Photography
New for Fall 2014 from Speeding Star an Imprint of Enslow Publishers, Inc.
Speeding Star announces the publication of four new books in a new series, The Baseball Geeks Adventures. Written for the upper elementary/lower middle school reader, each title includes humorous scenarios and funny dialogue, while also recounting fascinating and funny baseball lore. - June 11, 2014 - Enslow Publishers, Inc.
Dr. Lawrence Supporting Fashion Moving Youth Forward in D.C.
The Southeast Tennis and Learning Center, through its 7th Annual Sew N’ Know Fashion Show, invites Dr. Clayton Lawrence to share his passion for fashion to inspire area youth. - June 10, 2014 - LEAP LLC
Champions of Character Dinner June 18, 2014, Washington, DC
National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America will hold the Champions of Character Dinner in Washington, DC on June 18th. Honorees are, Dr. Jorge Ribas, President & CEO of Mid-Atlantic Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; Susan Au Allen, National President & CEO of U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce; Mike Enzi, U.S. Senator (R-WY); Angela Franco, President & CEO of Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Michael Melton, President, 100 Black Men of Greater Washington, DC. - June 08, 2014 - Washington, DC District, National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
Camp Pillsbury Offers Special Introductory Rate for Inaugural Summer Camp
New Sleep-Away Camp Answers the Question of What Kids Can Do this Summer. - June 07, 2014 - Camp Pillsbury
2014 Silicon Valley Music Festival - A Festival of Folk: From the Streets to the Stage
Silicon Valley Music Festival returns with world-renowned talent in their 3rd season, A Festival of Folk: From the Streets to the Stage, June 22-28, 2014. - June 06, 2014 - Silicon Valley Music Festival
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Angie Cox
Angie Cox, of Gifford, Illinois, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the Arts field. - June 04, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
EmpowHer STEMDAY Bringing Science and Technology to Low-Income Students in Los Angeles; Funding for Stem Programs Grows
Sixty students of the EmpowHer Institute participated in a UCLA hosted event designed to expose middle-school girls to career opportunities in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) on Tuesday, May 28, 2014. - June 04, 2014 - EmpowHer Institute
Austin Charity Making a Difference for Children with Autism
Central Texas families awarded sponsorship for therapies. - June 04, 2014 - Imagine A Way Foundation
Predatory Energy: Children and Shamanism on June 3 Why Shamanism Now Radio Show with Christina Pratt
On the next episode of "Why Shamanism Now? A Practical Path to Authenticity,” teacher, author and founder of the Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing Christina Pratt talks continues the conversation on children and shamanism, specifically addressing the issue of child abuse and how we as parents can deal with this though a shamanistic perspective. - June 02, 2014 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Former Bronx Prosecutor to Appear at Barnes and Noble to Deliver a Message of Self-Love
Former Bronx prosecutor and children’s book author Yadhira Gonzalez-Taylor, will appear at the Barnes and Noble bookstore located in the Bay Plaza mall in the Bronx, on May 31st at 1:00 p.m., to read from her illustrated children’s book, Martina Finds a Shiny Coin (published by... - May 30, 2014 - Martina's Coin Publishing Co.
Richmond Tax Solutions is Excited to Bring Two Local Athletes to the Raiders Game on 6/21 to Tell Their Story of How They Both Went from RVA to the NFL Together
Richmond Tax Solutions is excited to announce that on 6/21/14 at 6pm, Local Athletes Shawn Barber and GeNienne Samuels will be signing autographs at the Richmond Raiders season finale game at the Richmond Coliseum. Shawn Barber, Retired NFL Star who played for the Washington Redskins from '98 to '02 started his journey with Pro-Cheerleader GeNienne Samuels cheering on the sidelines in Richmond, VA. These two star athletes would continue their journey together all the way to the NFL Together. - May 22, 2014 - Whitewood Tax Solutions