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Event to Recognize Caregivers and Honor Okeechobee Mayor and Hospice CEO on Sept. 20th

Okeechobee Senior Services, Today’s Caregiver magazine and Caregiver.com to honor family caregivers and local leading caregiver advocates Mayor Watford and Gail Gerntrup on Sept 20th Fearless Caregiver Conference – IRSC Williamson Center. Seat still available for family caregivers to attend. - August 28, 2018 - Caregiver.com, Inc.

James C. Underwood Commemorated as an Honored Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

James C. Underwood of Perris, California has been commemorated as an Honored Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding achievements and high level of success in the field of photography. About James C. Underwood James Underwood has over 35 years in the photography... - August 28, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide

Mobile Sport Game Boxing Star Surpasses 6 Million Downloads

Publisher and mobile game developer FourThirtyThree Inc. (4:33) announced that its mobile sports game Boxing Star has surpassed six million downloads within two months. The mobile version of the massively popular mobile game first released on the App Store and Google Play internationally on July 23. - August 28, 2018 - Four Thirty Three Inc.

Robbins Research International Announces 8 Events to Close Out 2018

From Florida to Singapore, these are the 8 Tony Robbins events you can still attend this year. - August 28, 2018 - Tony Robbins

Connect424 Network Now Available to Access News/Info and Advertise Business/Work/Product/Services for Free in All Countries

Welcome to Connect424 Network, a platform where users can read News/Information and Advertise Business/Work/Product/Services for free in all countries. Connect424 is an all-in-one news/info and Social/Business Networking Platform, where everyone can read news/info and advertise Business/Services... - August 27, 2018 - Connect424

Los Angeles’ National Drive Electric Week Event “Charge Up LA!, an Electric Vehicle Event

The electric vehicle community comes together to inspire, educate, and connect sustainable consumers for “Charge Up LA!, an Electric Vehicle event. - August 27, 2018 - Charge Up LA!

SportsEdTV Appoints Matt Makovsky to Advisory Board

SportsEdTV has appointed Matt Makovsky, Chief Executive of New York-based innovation consultancy, Skylabs, and Chief Strategy Officer of Makovsky, a leading independent integrated marketing company, to its Advisory Board. With this appointment, Makovsky joins a board whose members are uniquely... - August 27, 2018 - SportsEdTV

Non-for-Profit, Lawrence A. Martucci Benefit, Corp. Presents a 6th Annual Fundraiser for Local Pediatric Cancer Research “A Night at the Tropicana”

Lawrence A. Martucci Benefit, Corp. presents “A Night at the Tropicana” on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 6:30 PM at Centro Asturiano de Tampa. This 1940’s inspired event will benefit a local charity the Children’s Cancer Research Group through 1Voice Foundation. - August 27, 2018 - Lawrence A. Martucci Benefit, Corp.

Curt Kramer, Navistar General Counsel Featured on The Law Department as a Business Enabler by Chuki Obiyo

Curt Kramer, Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Navistar International Corporation, joined Chuki Obiyo of Morae Global to discuss practical legal and business insights on the law department’s mission to protect and enable the business. It has become standard practice for law... - August 27, 2018 - Morae Global

Koriander Publishing Expands Distribution

The upstart company forms partnerships in order to expand it's platform to new readers worldwide. - August 27, 2018 - Koriander Publishing

Choose954 Launches Redesigned Weekly Arts & Culture Roundup & More Robust Website as It Hits Over 15,000 Subscribers

The two-year-old social movement and media platform has been growing exponentially and continues to add more ways to engage with consumers yearning for elevated cultural experiences. - August 26, 2018 - UniteUs Group

Best Short Stories from 2018 Lune Spark Contest Are Now Available for Young Adults & Middle Grade Readers

Lune Spark Books announce the launch of two books for young adults and middle grade readers. - August 25, 2018 - Lune Spark LLC

Africa Wide Gospel Outreach Joining Many Ministries May 2020

Mass gospel outreach program to be accomplished as visioned by evangelist Ms. Jennifer Wilde’s vision of “One God – One Day – One Africa” (1GDA), unites many renowned ministries for May 2020 for the whole continent of Africa. - August 24, 2018 - One God - One Day - One Africa

"Awkward - The Social Dos and Don'ts of Being a Young Adult" Now Available

Could you use quick, visual tips to help improve your social skills? - August 24, 2018 - Future Horizons, Inc.

"Braveheart's" James Robinson to Star in Another Period-Piece of England, "Brigantia"

Robinson best known for playing the young William Wallace in Mel Gibson's "Braveheart," now to star in "Brigantia," the epic story about ancient Britain. - August 24, 2018 - Biograph LLC

P.L. Hogan Releases "Katie O'Malley and the Obelisk: Back to Memphis!" the Second in His Series

Ancient history is...well, pretty boring to most people. But what if you were the one who created it? Atlantis, Egypt, and Greece are just a few of the stops these kids will make, always with the promise they could return home when they want. Would you place your life and your friends’ lives... - August 23, 2018 - P.L. Hogan, LLC

5th Annual Vegan Soulfest in Baltimore Features Grammy Winning Recording Artist and Vegan, Mya

This Saturday, 8/25, the 5th annual Vegan Soulfest comes to Clifton Lake Park in East Baltimore. Featuring speakers Dr. Milton Mills and Tracye McQuirter from the infamous documentary, "What the Health," cooking exhibitions featuring RBG Fit Club's Afya Ibohmu and a musical performance by Grammy winning recording artist and vegan, Mya. - August 23, 2018 - The Land of Kush

Film Festival Intrigued Filmmaker's Combination of UAV Filmography, Wild Horses & Wildfire

Using UAV technology, filmmaker William E. Simpson II captures cinematic glimpses of the secret lives of threatened native-species American wild horses in a balanced fire-resilient ecosystem. - August 23, 2018 - Wildhorse Ranch Productions

Uncle Kracker to Headline Fat Fest Celebrating 10 Years of Live Entertainment at Fat Daddy’s Mansfield

Fat Daddy’s Mansfield is celebrating 10 years of live music with Fat Fest on Saturday, Sept 22. Headlining the festival is platinum selling artist Uncle Kracker. The Michigan singer/songwriter made his solo debut with 2001’s #1 smash, “Follow Me,” kicking off a run of top 10... - August 23, 2018 - AngMar Retail Group

Indie Filmmaker's Investigation of an Unsolved Murder Piques the Interest of Professor Angela Bell of Southern University Law Center

Inspired by a story that was kept alive by her grandfather, A.L. Smith unravels the mystery surrounding the murder of Mrs. Mary Allen Booth, the wife of a prominent Shreveport business owner. Mrs. Booth's semi-frozen remains were discovered in Frierson, Louisiana near the home of Lemon Howard, a mentally disabled African-American youth. Howard is wrongfully accused of the crime and tragically spends 42 years in Louisiana's penal system. - August 22, 2018 - ALS Creations, LLC

Datalogics Announces Release of Secure Digital Solution READynamic™, Version 3.5

Datalogics, the premier source for PDF, EdTech and eBook technologies, announces the release of READynamic version 3.5 – a secure digital solution to publish and manage content, promote collaboration, and measure success. READynamic v3.5 delivers new customizable splash screen capabilities... - August 22, 2018 - Datalogics

New Orleans Welcomes First Ever Carnival for Creative Professionals

The inaugural Crescent City Creative Carnival to feature creatives, artists, executives, musicians, visual artists, graphic designers, fashion designers, creative directors, marketing executives, content producers, and more. - August 22, 2018 - Crescent City Creative

Autumn de Forest to Lend Her Artistic Talents in Support of Local Charity During Visit to Stone Harbor, NJ

In conjunction with her Labor Day weekend exhibit at Ocean Galleries in Stone Harbor, NJ, artistic prodigy Autumn de Forest will make a special stop at St. Lucy Day School for Children with Visual Impairments (Philadelphia, PA) for a painting session with students who have attended summer camp at Helen L. Diller Vacation Home for Blind Children (Avalon, NJ). Together with the children, Autumn will be painting an oversized canvas which will be auctioned to raise funds for the Diller Home. - August 22, 2018 - Ocean Galleries

Unique Presentation with Dr. Tony Attwood and Carol Gray in Dallas, TX - October 17, 2018

Future Horizons will be hosting a Unique Presentation with Dr. Tony Attwood and Carol Gray in Dallas, TX. - August 22, 2018 - Future Horizons, Inc.

Technology Executive, Ryann Richardson of New York, NY Crowned the 50th Anniversary Miss Black America

50th Anniversary Miss Black America is crowned. The new titleholder is 28-year-old Ryann Richardson, a consumer technology exec who represented New York in the historic competition at Kansas City's Gem Theater. - August 21, 2018 - Miss Black America

The NJ Deuce Actor Attends NJ Golden Door Film Festival with 2 Films

Deuce actor Garry Pastore (Scotch Plains - NJ) who has been super busy as of late showing his versatility on screen from playing Mayor John Barone in the Adam Sandler film "The Week Of" to Mobster Matty "The Horse" Ianniello on the HBO Show The Deuce. He will be in 6 episodes of season 2 of the popular HBO series. Pastore will also debut his new film "Sarah Q" where he plays NYPD Detective John Belson, this is the third collaboration with Director John Gallagher. - August 20, 2018 - Willowcreek Entertainment

Layups2Standup & NBA MVP Russell Westbrook Bring an Evening of Infamous Comedy to OKC with the 3rd Annual “Why Not?? Comedy Show”

Acclaimed comedian Demetrius “Juice” Deason and OKC Thunder’s very own Russell Westbrook will host an infamous evening of comedy with the 3rd Annual “Why Not?? Comedy Show.” - August 20, 2018 - Why Not?? Comedy Show

ARIDO Presenting APPLETINIES, ROCK, ELEVÉ, 6X During Toronto Film Festival 2018

ARIDO Fine Art jewelry created with the highest quality gems and precious metals in the world. - August 19, 2018 - ARIDO Jewelry

CSIRI Director Andi Bowe Presents a Summer Concert in Anacortes Library Circle Room This Sunday, 8/19/2018

Andi Bowe, Poet, Musician, Songsmith, & Indie Author will conduct a musical medley in Anacortes this Sunday at the Library in the Circle Room from 6-10PM. CSIRI Volunteers will bring their instruments to celebrate Music as Healing. CSIRI.org, the Computer Social Impact Research Institute, is a... - August 19, 2018 - Computer Social Impact Research Institute, Inc.

New Natural Hair Book Shakes Up the Hair Community with It's Gear Towards the Inclusion of Processed Hairstyles

The book, "Lost In Tangles," not only addresses the concerns many people have when choosing to wear their hair in its natural state, it also goes against the grain and includes people outside of the natural hair community. It further attacks the unyielding status quo in the world of hair and more, and teaches that one can still "be true" to themselves even if they are not supporting a natural hairstyle. - August 17, 2018 - L.B. Hamilton

Kimberly Berg Honored on the Reuters Billboard in Times Square in New York City by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Kimberly Berg of Cadyville, New York has been honored on the famous Reuters Billboard in Times Square in New York City by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of art. About Kimberly Berg Kimberly Berg is Male Feminist Advocate... - August 17, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide

Arthur Suydam, Mostafa Moussa, Mike Grell, Mark Kistler Headline Artist Alley at Wizard World Comic Con Tulsa, September 7-9

Steve Pulawa, Jason Meents, Tamara Grantham, Jim Mehsling Among other Top Creators at Cox Business Center; Stage to Feature Demonstrations, Discussions all Weekend. - August 17, 2018 - Fan Expo HQ

New Book Asks: Are Religious Beliefs Keeping Black Women Single?

Author Raykel Tolson Challenges African-American Women in Her Latest Novella. - August 16, 2018 - Raykel Tolson

7 Time Award Winning Documentary - "In The Name Of Comedy" is Going Online

On Tuesday, August 21st, the 7 time award winning documentary, "In The Name Of Comedy" will be available on iTunes, Google Play, and Amazon. "In The Name Of Comedy" is a true story that was inspired by a fake video. Let's backtrack. Four years ago, Brett Eidman was a struggling,... - August 16, 2018 - In The Name Of Comedy Film

The Garden City Hotel Presents Rosé Soirée 2018

In its second year, following the success in 2017, The Garden City Hotel will host its second annual Rosé Soirée 2018, taking place at The Patio Bar by David Burke, at The Garden City Hotel on Thursday, August 16, 2018 and featuring a Battle of the Rosé Tasting. The Garden City... - August 16, 2018 - The Garden City Hotel

Techstars’ Buffalo Startup Weekend

Techstars’ Buffalo Startup Weekend is back by popular demand for its 8th event. The weekend-long immersion into starting a business is open to anyone who is interested in pitching and/or developing a startup idea - from high school students to adults, from anyone with an idea to seasoned entrepreneurs, developers, designers, and marketers. This year’s event, presented by Viaduct, will take place over the weekend of September 14 to 16, 2018. - August 16, 2018 - Techstars' Buffalo Startup Weekend

Podcast Answering “What Makes Us Human?” Launches in Denver

What makes you...you? Is it your DNA, culture, or environment? The digital anthropology magazine SAPIENS.org is releasing its first podcast series titled SAPIENS: A Podcast for Everything Human to ask and answer questions surrounding the human experience. Series hosts Dr. Jen Shannon from the... - August 13, 2018 - House of Pod

Rifle of Famed Rifle Designer John Garand to Auction This September. Serial Number 1-Million. Likely the Finest M1 Garand You Have Ever Seen.

John Garand designed the M1 Garand, the U.S. service rifle in World War II. General George S. Patton called it "the greatest battle implement ever devised." The rifle, and other antique and collector firearms, will sell on Saturday of the three day sale. The auction takes place on September 7-9, more information can be found on the company website. - August 10, 2018 - Rock Island Auction Company

California Landlords Summit on Homelessness

This Summit will build on the 2018 Point In Time Count to find ways of breaking down barriers to housing California’s homeless population. “We will be bringing together landlords, non-profits, and the public sector to address the biggest issue in the state,” said United Way of Kern County CEO Mari Perez-Dowling. “We know from the evidence that the Housing First model works.” - August 10, 2018 - Income Property Association of Kern

Rape Survivor Launches Women’s Empowerment Magazine Today’s Daring Woman - the Only Business & Lifestyle Magazine Dedicated to Personal Growth

On the night of her Senior Prom, Tracey Osborne was raped by the man she had planned to marry. Today, Tracey is no longer a silent victim. She shares her story to let other women know that they are not alone. - August 09, 2018 - Daring Woman, Inc.

Music's Next Big Thing - BeatStoc Monetizes PoPularity

What if you could buy, sell, and trade PoP's (Pieces of PoPularity) of your favorite Music Artist? BeatStoc is an exclusive experience platform that sells Pieces of an artist’s Popularity (PoP’s) to their most loyal fans. - August 09, 2018 - BeatStoc

Examined Lives: A No-Holds-Barred Look at Mental Illness

Just released memoir "Examined Lives," a frank look at the societal and familial forces that surrounded the mental illness of a mother and daughter. It is a cautionary but hopeful tale based on extensive research, extant medical records, and abundant family documents. - August 09, 2018 - Roberta Reb Allen

Hollywood Actor Becomes Metal Artist with White Bison Ironworks

Award Winning Hollywood hunk and actor has found a new passion. - August 09, 2018 - White Bison Ironworks

Global Peace and Unity Rally Announced at National Mall in Washington, DC on September 2, 2018

A Global Peace and Unity Rally, https://www.UnityPeacePrayer.com, to create a climate of tolerance, inclusivity and kindness announced. The Rally will be held at the Lincoln Memorial and surrounding park areas on the National Mall in Washington, DC on September 2, 2018. Organizers expect thousands... - August 09, 2018 - Global Peace and Unity Rally

Artistic Prodigy Autumn de Forest to Exhibit in Stone Harbor, NJ Over Labor Day Weekend

Ocean Galleries welcomes 16-year-old artist Autumn de Forest back to Stone Harbor over Labor Day weekend. Painting professionally since she was five, Autumn’s works are collected around the world, and she has been confirmed as a “profound artistic prodigy” by a leading U.S. child prodigy researcher. “Autumn de Forest – The Power of She” runs Friday, August 31 to Monday, September 3. Autumn will sign purchased artwork 6-10 PM on Friday, August 31, Saturday, September 1, and Sunday, September 2. - August 09, 2018 - Ocean Galleries

Gulfport Area Churches to Host Sept. 11 "Blessing of the Badges" for All First Responders and Providers in Harrison County

Event, co-hosted with the City of Gulfport, Gulfport Main Street, Feed My Sheep and Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, to feature worship service and block party. - August 09, 2018 - Gulfport Ecumenical Fellowship

More Single, Black, Women Are Taking a Vow of Celibacy...

“More black women are taking a vow of celibacy until marriage,” states relationship blogger & author, Djuana Harvey. In her Facebook group of nearly 4,000 Single women, Djuana, 32, witnesses this phenomenon everyday. “More & more women are saying ‘no’ to... - August 08, 2018 - Queens Arise Conference

Golden State Film Festival Celebrates Independent Cinema in California