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Utah Adopts Amber Alert GPS’ Technology to Issue AMBER Alerts to Public
The State of Utah becomes the ninth state to adopt the LEAP system (operated by Amber Alert GPS) to send out AMBER Alerts. The Law Enforcement Alerting Portal (“LEAP”) is an internet-based alerting portal designed to notify the public immediately and reduce response time when an Amber Alert is sent out. - October 26, 2012 - Amber Alert GPS
Amazing Spaces® Storage Center Area Residents Donate Funds to Support Shriners Hospital for Children in Galveston, Partner with Texas Self Storage Association
Leader in self storage, Amazing Spaces Storage Centers®, raises money from customers, associates, friends, and family members to benefit the Shriners Hospitals for Children, a world-class hospital system that saves and improves the lives of children regardless of their family's ability to pay. Houston local communities rose to the challenge to donate. - October 22, 2012 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers
Cotillion Expansion Plans Include Adair County
The National League of Junior Cotillions™ (NLJC) has announced plans to establish its National program in Adair County. - October 19, 2012 - National League of Junior Cotillions
Celebrities Join Together to STOMP Out Bullying
October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month and STOMP Out Bullying™ has increased efforts to raise awareness and prevent bullying in all its forms. On October 1st the country and those across the globe joined STOMP Out Bullying™ in it Fourth Annual BLUE SHIRT DAY™... - October 18, 2012 - Love Our Children USA
Operation Warm Partners with K-LOVE and Air1 Radio’s Fall Pledge Drive
K-LOVE and Air1 Radio partner with Operation Warm to provide new high quality winter coats to a children in need. - October 14, 2012 - Operation Warm
Walk For Victims of Pit Bulls and Other Dangerous Dogs Approaches; Organizers Announce VIPs, Guest Speakers, Bands and More
Attendees include: Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild and Ward 4 City Council Member Shirley Scott. National speakers include: Colleen Lynn, Founder of DogsBite.org, and Tony Solesky whose family lies at the center of the Maryland appellate court decision, Tracey vs. Solesky, declaring "pit bulls inherently dangerous." - October 13, 2012 - Walk For Victims of Pit Bulls and Other Dangerous Dogs
New Book Released - Hooked Up: A New Generation's Surprising Take on Sex, Politics and Saving the World
Author and media ecologist, Jack Myers is pleased to announce the release of his new book, Hooked Up: A New Generation's Surprising Take on Sex, Politics and Saving the World. - October 13, 2012 - Jack Myers
Business Entrepreneur, Male Mentor Releases Highly Anicipated Message of Fatherhood to Public
Business entrepreneur and executive director, Martin Henderson has recently released the e-book version of his highly-anticipated writing, Fatherhood: A Message to Men. Fatherhood: A Message to Men is an inspiring paternal tool for men to become great fathers. Filled with thought-provoking snippets... - October 12, 2012 - Fatherhood Matters, Inc.
Celebrate the Inaugural International Day of the Girl
After a two-year campaign led by Plan Canada and thousands of Canadians, an international day to recognize girls’ rights is finally here. - October 11, 2012 - Plan Canada - Because I Am A Girl
Two Dads Create Petalianne Comic Book Indiegogo Campaign to Combat Hyper-Sexual Indoctrination of Girls
An American and Canadian father duo, inspired by their daughters, are utilizing crowdfunding website indiegogo.com to raise money to publish a fantasy adventure comic book series meant to empower and educate young girls worldwide. - October 10, 2012 - Luanga Nuwame
Kirkus Praises New YA Novel "In Memory of Todd Woods"
Kirkus Indie praises the new YA novel "In Memory of Todd Woods," from first-time author Tom Taylor, calling it "A heartfelt yet unsentimental look at the lives and loves of American adolescents." - October 10, 2012 - Tom Taylor
Lorikeet Learning LLC Stands Out by “Singing with the Shark”
Lorikeet Learning, LLC is an education solution company providing resources to educators and parents working to reach the most challenging students. By providing educational resources and products, forums, a digital community, and expertise Lorikeet will be the “go to brand” for teachers and parents of children with severe learning differences. - October 10, 2012 - Lorikeet Learning
Find a Dream’s Michael Moorer Training Fighters for Upcoming Title Bouts
Former Champion Fighters Vying for NABA Lightweight and WBO Light Heavyweight Titles - October 10, 2012 - Find A Dream
Child Quest International Announces Amber Alert GPS Partnership
Leading Non-Profit Child Quest International Unites with Child Safety Products Leader Amber Alert GPS to Fund Education Programs for Kids and Parents - October 10, 2012 - Amber Alert GPS
Results of Type C Guidance Meeting with Food & Drug Administration (FDA) of ZYDIS® ODT Fluoxetine in the Treatment of Repetitive Behaviors in Autism
Autism Therapeutics LLC ("Autism Therapeutics") announced today that the Type C Guidance Meeting with FDA to discuss the ZYDIS® ODT Fluoxetine / Autism program has taken place. The FDA and Autism Therapeutics discussed the completion of the Phase III development of the program... - October 09, 2012 - Autism Therapeutics LLC
MaleSurvivor States Sentencing of Sandusky is the Beginning of the Next Chapter, Not the End of the Story
1 out of 6 young males are sexually abused by "Sanduskys" all over the US; MaleSurvivor says the work of healing has only just begun; remains committed to working with survivors and Penn State. - October 09, 2012 - MaleSurvivor: National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization
Positive Promotions Endorses Nutrition Education for Children at Home and in the Classroom
Childhood obesity is a troublesome component to the obesity epidemic that faces our nation. As a National Strategic Partner to the USDA, Positive Promotions supports their school nutrition initiative to combat obesity through nutrition education in schools. Positive Promotions is proud to present an exclusively designed line of nutrition education tools and resources that support the USDA’s slogan “the school day just got healthier” as well as the national MyPlate and Let’s Move campaigns. - October 09, 2012 - Positive Promotions
Positive Promotions Stands Against Bullying During National Bullying Prevention Month
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. As a serious issue in today’s society, Positive Promotions presents a promotional product line to encourage today’s youth to treat others with respect. Knowledge is power. Positive Promotions is hopeful that the more students know about the intolerable act of bullying, the likelihood of it ending is greater. Their promotional products support bully prevention education and serve as a reminder to students to stand against bullying together. - October 09, 2012 - Positive Promotions
New Children’s Book Released About the Relationship Between a Boy and His Grandfather
Author, Cindy R. Juckette is pleased to announce the release of her new children’s book, Pockets. - October 06, 2012 - Cindy R. Juckette
Operation Kidsafe Announces One Million Children Protected Celebration Event in Springfield, IL Oct 20, 2012
Parents can attend this event and at No Charge get a lifetime record of their child's digital fingerprints and a form that is ready to hand to law enforcement in an emergency. Parents will also get valuable safety tips. Operation Kidsafe uses the latest equipment like the FBI and Secret Service. - October 05, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Operation Entrepreneur: Entrepreneurship Empowerment Seminar Series to Prevent Gang Violence, Crime & Drug Activity
Operation Entrepreneur are seminars and workshops for high school students in Essex County, NJ dedicated to motivating young people to finish school and become entrepreneurs, created by ViewMyBrand. - October 05, 2012 - ViewMyBrand, LLC
Denver Area Resident to Pedal 1,400 Miles to Detroit in an Effort to Raise Money, Awareness for Three Extraordinary Kids Battling Cancer, Illness
Denver business owner Marc DesRosiers has been training since December. An avid cyclist, he will leave this Sunday and muscle through approximately 100 miles/day to raise money for a nonprofit cause tagged ‘Lake Orion Loves,’ which will help three young kids from his hometown of Lake Orion, MI, fighting life threatening diseases. - October 04, 2012 - Sister Souls, Inc.
Operation Kidsafe Announces One Million Children Protected Celebration Event in Jacksonville, FL Area Oct 12-13, 2012
Join Operation Kidsafe, the Clay County Sheriff's Department, the Justice Coalition and Garber Auto Mall for a free and fun child safety weekend. - October 04, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Kentucky Down Syndrome Groups Have a Question for the Vice Presidential Debate
Should it be U.S. Policy for Down syndrome to be prevented through prenatal testing? - October 02, 2012 - Kentucky Down Syndrome Network
OCA Condemns Rape of Children in Western Jamaica: Office Calls for Implementation of Sexual Offenders’ Registry
The Office of The Children’s Advocate (OCA) has noted with deep concern and pain for the nation’s children recent reports of violent acts against children which have been reported in the media. The gruesome rape of three girls ages 8, 14, and 16 on Monday in Irwin, St. James, the... - September 27, 2012 - Office of The Children's Advocate
The Pinnacle Schools New Director of Education
The Pinnacle Schools announces the appointment of Laura Worshim as Director of Education. The Pinnacle Schools offer therapeutic and academic programs for at-risk and struggling teens. - September 26, 2012 - The Pinnacle Schools
Positive Promotions Advocates a Drug-Free America During Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week is a nationally celebrated event promoting a drug-free lifestyle during the month of October. Positive Promotions is pleased to announce their product line dedicated to educating today’s youth about the dangers of drug use and encouraging them to live drug-free. With over 400 affordable products to choose from, everyone from schools, to local businesses, and other organizations can contribute to the cause by hosting a drug-free event. - September 26, 2012 - Positive Promotions
Beacon Day School Welcomes City of La Palma Mayor Pro Tem Steve Hwangbo to Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
On Thursday, September 27th at 5 p.m. PT, Beacon Day School will welcome City of La Palma Mayor Pro Tem Steve Hwangbo to the school's ribbon-cutting ceremony. An open house will follow. - September 26, 2012 - Beacon Day School
Colorado Walk Now for Autism Speaks - Saturday, September 22, 2012
Over 750 people with autism, their families and friends will Walk Now for Autism Speaks and raise funds for autism awareness, research and advocacy efforts. - September 22, 2012 - Autism Speaks, Colorado Springs, CO
Riots Programme Suggests Orthodox Views Are Way Off the Mark
New programme looks at causes and ramifications of the riots from diminished parental authority to the patronising nature of youth provision. - September 22, 2012 - WorldWrite
Virtual Speech Center Releases Articulation Speech Therapy App
Virtual Speech Center Inc., a leading provider of mobile applications for speech therapy, announced today the release of Articulation Games, an iPad application for children to practice the articulation of English sounds, available for download from Apple’s iTunes app store. Articulation... - September 21, 2012 - Virtual Speech Center Inc.
Team Success School Achieves "A" Grade in Two Years
How did this Bradenton, Florida Charter School Turn it Around? - September 20, 2012 - Team Success Charter School
Wonder Pet Expo "Hoofs" Its Way to Dallas the Free, Fun-for-the-Entire Family Event - Including Your Pet - Makes Its Debut in Dallas
The Dallas Derby Devils (Roller Derby Team) will help host Wonder Pet Expo Dallas Oct. 20 at the Dallas Market Hall in Downtown Dallas. The event not only has free admission but free parking as well. Wonder Pet Expo Dallas is promoting animal health and wellness along with rescue and responsible pet ownership. - September 19, 2012 - Wonder Pet Expo
Faith in God Missionaries Feeding the Children in a Small Town in Panama, No Running Water or Electricity. Contact Them if Able to Help.
Faith in God missionaries has distributed food and candy to poor children in a small town near Aton, no running water or electricity there, they have promised them to get help. - September 17, 2012 - Faith in God Missionaries
Grant Enables Bergen Community College and Care Plus NJ, Inc. to Initiate Student Suicide Prevention Program
SAMHSA awarded a 3-year grant to provide funds for Mental Health First Aid training for campus personnel and students, as well as to develop and implement educational seminars and produce informational materials to increase suicide awareness. - September 15, 2012 - Care Plus NJ, Inc.
Launch of Online Database for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs “Patient At Risk” Provides Lifesaving Details to Emergency Responders
A coalition of parents, emergency responders, community partners and hospitals has launched the Patient at Risk secure online database. Patient at Risk gives emergency responders specific, individualized instructions for children and youth with special health care needs. The program has been... - September 13, 2012 - Patient at Risk
Piyolet's Founder Roslyn Bazzelle Chairs the Dance Houston 2nd Annual Benefit
This fall, Roslyn Bazzelle, President & Founder of Piyolet, LLC and Derrick Mitchell serve as chairs of the Dance Houston 2nd annual benefit entitled The Dream Sequence to help raise funds to improve the lives of underprivileged children by providing them with healthy and wholesome dance... - September 13, 2012 - Piyolet, LLC
Enslow Publishers, Inc. to Release Second Book in YA Fantasy Fiction Series
Enslow Publishers, Inc., publisher of books for young adults, announces it will release the young adult fantasy fiction book, The Fortune-Teller: Book II of the Brightstone Saga, in January of 2013. - September 12, 2012 - Enslow Publishers, Inc.
1st Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Merchants Association Legacy Jamboree, 5K Run/Walk & Kids K
UNCC/Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Merchants’ Association Legacy® Jamboree; The 1st Annual UNCC/Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Merchants Association Legacy® Jamboree, 5k Run/Walk & Kids K will make its debut January 21, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. - September 11, 2012 - UNCC Unity Network & Counseling Center
The Barre Studio Becomes the First in Delray Beach to Offer Extended Dance Training for Children and Teens
The first and still the only studio to offer TRX group classes, The Barre Studio in Delray Beach is now also the first - and only - place in Delray Beach to offer extended dance training for children in ballet, pre-ballet, rhythmic gymnastics, jazz, modern and more. - September 08, 2012 - The Barre Studio
13-Yr Old Author Shanaya Fastje - Special Appearance on the Queen Mary
Promotion and Book Signing for “Bully in the Mirror” - September 07, 2012 - Shanaya Fastje
Judge Orders Maryland Dept. of Human Resources to Cease Extensive Violations of Its Own Residential Child Care Laws
In a ruling that is startling in its implications, a Montgomery County Circuit Court judge has ordered the Maryland Department of Human Resources (DHR) to refrain from the abusive tactics it has pursued in shutting down a 40-year-old business that serves adolescent children in the Maryland/DC metro... - August 30, 2012 - Koba Institute, Inc.
Rock and Roll Academy Aspen, Offers a Music Program That Doesn’t Teach Notes?
The Rock and Roll Academy, now in its third year in Aspen, takes a different approach to music instruction. Students form bands, choose their own music, and work collaboratively, emphasizing the social emotional aspects of learning. - August 30, 2012 - Rock and Roll Academy Aspen
"Remembering Michael" - Michael Jackson 54th Birthday Tribute, the Whole World is Invited Chicago, Illinois /USA/ the World
The Jackson Family Heritage Foundation, Fans, Friends and Supporters from all over the world will come together to remember and celebrate the 54th Birthday of the late “King Of Pop” Michael Jackson by participating in a Candlelight vigil 10:00 pm August 29th, 2012 Wednesday night after the fireworks, at Navy Pier (limited candles will be provided). - August 29, 2012 - Jackson Family Heritage Foundation
New Children’s Christian Novel Discusses the Bible, Death, and Heaven
Author, Tom Arnold, is pleased to announce the promotion of his children’s Christian novel, Billy Stargazer’s Heavenly Quest. - August 28, 2012 - Tom Arnold
Leading Loan Provider 1-800LoanMart Gets Involved in Charity for Kids
1800-LoanMart Has Made Its Presence Felt in California, Supporting a Local Charity by Helping Fundraise to Provide Backpacks and Supplies for Kids Going Back to School - August 23, 2012 - 800 Loan Mart
Weidlinger Engineers Design Environmental Structures for Staten Island Children’s Museum
Weidlinger was the structural engineer for the new Meadow Structure, wind turbine, and wind scoop, which exploit solar and wind energy in the first project to combine photovoltaic film panels with a PTFE-coated fiberglass membrane. - August 23, 2012 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
Adele Marie Crouch is on a Mission to Preserve Endangered Languages
Half of over 6,000 plus languages spoken today will disappear by the end of this century. Her mission is to translate her bilingual children's books into as many endangered languages as she can find translators for. - August 20, 2012 - Creations By Crouch L.L.C.
Operation Kidsafe First Fingerprinting Station Location in Canada to be in Calgary
Operation Kidsafe announces the first Fingerprint Station Location in Canada. The latest all digital equipment will be on site full time in Calgary starting in September 12, 2012. That location is in Calgary, Alberta at Charlesglen Toyota Scion 7687 110 Avenue NW Calgary AB T3R1R8 403-241-0888. No personal information will be taken. The service is also free. - August 16, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Children of All Nations Launches New Latin American Adoption Program
Children of All Nations has opened a new adoption program in Honduras to continue finding forever families for the world's orphans. - August 12, 2012 - Children of All Nations