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World’s Largest STD Dating Site, PositiveSingles.com, Adds Jenelle Marie of The STD Project as their Spokesperson
PositiveSingles.com, the world’s largest online STD dating platform, is now partnering with The STD Project by adding the website’s Founder, Jenelle Marie, as their Spokesperson, allowing for unprecedented access to millions of people affected by STDs. - April 03, 2014 - Positive Singles
Machete Media Productions Corrects Statement Made About Halmar International LLC.
Machete Media Productions apologizes for erroneous information about merging with Halmar Intrernational LLC. published in press release on March 16th, 2014. - April 03, 2014 - Machete Media Productions
JFCS to Honor Four Veterans at May 27th Tribute to Veterans Awards Luncheon
Jewish Family & Children’s Service of the Suncoast, Inc. (JFCS), the premier local safety net social service organization, will honor and recognize four veterans at their Tribute to Veterans Service to Community Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at Michael’s on East. Award... - April 03, 2014 - Jewish Family & Children's Service
Help Make a Mother’s Day: Donate Diapers April 12th
Babies need diapers. Diaper Hero is a local charitable organization working to help families in need through facilitation of diaper donations distributed to local community outreach programs. Join Diaper Hero for a community wide diaper drive event on April 12th, 2014. - April 03, 2014 - Diaper Hero
StagedHomes.com® Announces 2014 Educational Conference, New Designation for Home Stagers
StagedHomes.com® and International Association of Home Staging Professionals® have announced its ASP® 2014 IAHSP® Educational Conference. Barb Schwarz, The Creator of Home Staging® and CEO of StagedHomes.com®, recently announced that The Power of 3 - Trends, Marketing, Business will be held on Whidbey Island Oct. 1-3. Attendees will earn a new designation in Home Staging – Buyer’s Trend Specialist. The ASPM® Master Course will follow the conference Oct. 6-8. - April 03, 2014 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
rooflite – New Product Release - rooflite® intensive ag
rooflite has added another product to the growing portfolio of rooflite® certified green roof media in the Pacific Northwest. - April 03, 2014 - rooflite soil
Mt. Aery Baptist Church Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Service and Leadership by Dr. Anthony L. Bennett
Mt. Aery Baptist Church (Bridgeport, CT) announced today a weeklong celebration of Dr. Anthony L. Bennett’s twentieth anniversary of leadership and service of as the pastor of one of Bridgeport’s most influential church communities. For over two decades Rev. Dr. Anthony L. Bennett has... - April 03, 2014 - Mt. Aery Baptist Church
Fashion, Shopping and Fundraising: a Girl’s Night Out Benefiting Dress for Success Tampa Bay Was a Huge Success
The Dress for Success Tampa Bay Shopping Soiree and Fashion Show at Macy’s Westshore Plaza on Thursday, March 6, was a huge success. The event featured Spring and Summer fashion trends, cosmetic makeovers and raffle prizes all benefiting Dress for Success Tampa Bay. Dress for Success Tampa... - April 03, 2014 - Dress for Success Tampa Bay
Broadway Artists Connection OPEN MIC & Mingle
Sometimes it’s not what you know, but who you know. And with the entertainment industry, that saying can definitely prove true, as indicated by the glowing success of the Broadway Artists Connection and their social events. The next highlight of BAC’s upcoming event series will take... - April 03, 2014 - Broadway Artists Connection
Climate-KIC Innovators Respond to IPCC Climate Change Report
Climate-KIC innovators have responded to the release of this week's IPCC climate change report by highlighting the business opportunities of climate adaptation, in addition to mitigation. - April 03, 2014 - Climate-KIC
San Diego Educators Win FedEx Grant
Teacher Lee Play-To-Learn, a San Diego-based education nonprofit, has been awarded a second place prize in the FedEx Small Business Grant contest. - April 02, 2014 - Teacher Lee Play-To-Learn, Inc.
Richard Deane Terrell Honored as a Professional of the Year in Time Series
Richard Deane Terrell, of Yarralumla, Australia, has recently been honored as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Time Series. - April 02, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Doni-Jo Minor-Munro
Doni-Jo Minor-Munro of Santa Maria, California, 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 field of Educational Programs. - April 02, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Jack Gamble
Jack Gamble, of Anchorage, Alaska, has been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry as a VIP member for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Engineering. - April 02, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Sarah Hlavinka McConnell Attended 6th Annual DirectWomen Board Institute in New York
Organization Formed to Position Women Lawyers to Serve on Boards of Public Companies Selects ABM Industries' General Counsel to Attend Institute - April 02, 2014 - DirectWomen
European Union Launches Nordic Climate Innovation Centre
In a major push for a cleaner economy, the EU commissioner for Climate Action, has opened a new Nordic centre for Europe’s main climate innovation initiative, Climate-KIC. - April 02, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Space Coast FPRA Announces Media Summit at Port Canaveral on April 24th
Space Coast business professionals to meet and engage with Brevard County's top media representatives; online registration now open at SpaceCoastFPRA.com - April 02, 2014 - Space Coast FPRA
Pet Partners® Announces National Partnership with PetSmart, Inc.®
Pet Partners, a leader in promoting the health benefits of the human-animal bond, is pleased to announce a new partnership with PetSmart, the largest specialty pet retailer of services and solutions for the lifetime needs of pets. Pet Partners’ Therapy Animal Program registers and supports... - April 02, 2014 - Pet Partners
Man Rides Bicycle in Pink Bra from Chicago, Illinois to Los Angeles, California Along Route 66
Dusty Showers, Founder of The 2nd Basemen, Inc., rides bicycle down Route 66 from Chicago to L.A. in a pink bra for breast cancer. - April 02, 2014 - The 2nd Basemen, Inc.
Drug-Free South to Visit Smith County
The Truth About Drugs materials provide teachers, law enforcement and community groups with effective drug education tools. - April 02, 2014 - Drug Free South
City Leaders on Record: Blacks Are Endangered Species – Youth Rally Planned
Rochester Pastors are raising their voices against abortion in an effort to alert the Black and Hispanic communities to the reality that they have become an endangered species. An educational Youth Rally is planned for April 16. - April 02, 2014 - AmINotAChild
International Journal Of MS Care Announces New Editor & Spring Issue Topics
The Spring 2014 Issue of IJMSC is the first issue under Dr. Bethoux’s editorial guidance and its content features a multidisciplinary approach to MS care including an article on "Effective Measures of Cognitive Functioning Among People with Multiple Sclerosis." - April 02, 2014 - CMSC
The First Tee of the Triangle Names Four New Members to Its Board of Directors
Local Youth Development Organization Welcomes New Board Members to Assist with Continued Growth in Community. - April 02, 2014 - First Tee Of The Triangle
Marine Corps Veteran Will Schmidt is Attempting the First Solo Stand Up Paddle of the West Coast of USA to Raise Funds for Wounded Service Members
Marine Corps Veteran Will Schmidt, a survivor of non-service related depression, is attempting the first solo stand up paddle of the West Coast of USA to raise funds for the Wounded Warrior Project. The athlete expects the trip to last close to five weeks and span close to 1400 miles. - April 02, 2014 - Are You Inspired Yet
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Names Gilbert Gordon a Professional of the Year
Gilbert Gordon, of Oxford, Ohio, has recently been named a Strathmore’s Who’s Who Professional of the Year for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Water Research. - April 01, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
D.C.'s Historic First Libertarian Primary Tuesday
There are 4 political party primaries in Washington, D.C. Tuesday - Democrats, Republicans, Statehood Greens, and for the first time Libertarians. Libertarians have 7 candidates on the ballot in 7 races, mayor, Congress, Shadow Senator, Shadow Rep, City Council at Large, Ward 3 city council, Ward 6 city council, and a write in candidate for City Council chair. DC allows same day registration for those not registered. Others may ask for special ballots to vote in the primary of their choice. - April 01, 2014 - D.C. Libertarian Party
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Names Shelley L. Johnson a Professional of the Year
Shelley L. Johnson has recently been named a Strathmore’s Who’s Who Professional of the Year for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Healthcare Business Solutions. - April 01, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Disclosures for Creative Real Estate Transactions Plus the Greater Phoenix Market Discussion Presented by the Arizona Real Estate Investors Association (AZREIA) 4/14/2014
When the market is changing cycles as it is now, it is even more important that real estate investors understand what is happening in the market. At AZREIA's meeting in April, Mike Orr, Cromford Report, provides expert information on the market. Timing is critical. AZREIA monthly meetings provide new & experienced investors, the opportunity to learn, network and build a success team. Each meeting has 2 presentations, a mini trade show and networking time. - April 01, 2014 - Arizona Real Estate Investors Association
Netball Recognized at 10th Global Happiness Awards in Washington, D.C.
Global Happiness Day started back in Australia on 05/05/05 and is celebrating its 10th year on April 1, 2014. The Happiness Bug has spread and is now celebrated in over 200 countries and islands. Australian Sonya Ottaway, Director of KPMG and President of Netball America will receive the Happy Charity Action Award for her philanthropic work providing opportunities to youth across the USA and inspiring them to be empowered and becoming leaders in their community. - April 01, 2014 - Netball America Inc.
Palm Harbor Library "Raise the Roof" Fundraiser & Raffle - Grand Prize $10,000 Cash
The Palm Harbor Library is holding its 1st Annual Fundraiser initiative for a new roof and air conditioners on the property. From this one fundraiser, 62% the ticket sales will be for cash prizes, the remainder goes to the initiative. The estimated cost of the Palm Harbor Library "Raise the Roof" project is $340,000 - $400,000. - April 01, 2014 - Palm Harbor Library
Asante Africa Foundation’s Wezesha Vijana Program Highlighted as Best Practice in UNESCO Report
Education can change a girl’s life and that of her family, community and society at large. When women are educated, child marriages and child mortality are drastically reduced. Even primary education alone substantially reduces maternal mortality. To reap these benefits, girls have to stay... - April 01, 2014 - Asante Africa Foundation
Charles Morris, Senior Associate, Norton Rose Fulbright LLP to Speak at KC’s Preparing for Basel III Compliance Event
Charles Morris, Senior Associate, Norton Rose Fulbright LLP to Speak at KC’s Preparing for Basel III Compliance: The Challenge of Understanding and Meeting the Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) Calculation and Liquidity Reporting Requirements Live Webcast - April 01, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
The Heights Foundation Receives Donation for Performing Arts Hall Sound Equipment
Georganne and Cliff Williams have made a $25,000 donation to The Heights Foundation to purchase sound equipment for the performing arts hall at The Heights Center. “The Heights Center is available to residents of the neighborhood, as well as the broad community for dance, drama, and music... - April 01, 2014 - The Heights Foundation
Eric Hosken, Partner, Compensation Advisory Partners to Speak at the Knowledge Group's Executive Compensation: What’s in It for Banks Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Eric Hosken, Partner, Compensation Advisory Partners will speak at the Knowledge Group's webcast entitled: “Executive Compensation: What’s in it... - April 01, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Original Mud Run to Benefit Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes
$10 from registration fee for Spring 2014 events will go to wounded veterans charity. - March 31, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Stop Common Core Colorado - National Day of Protest Against Common Core
Stop Common Core Colorado - National Day of Protest Against Common Core Saturday, 4/5/14 - 12PM to 3PM. Colorado State Capitol - West Steps. It will be a patriotic day. The group has Governor candidates, senators, representatives, elected officials and citizens who will speak out against Common Core. MC - Ken Clark from Grass Roots Radio. Everyone encouraged to join and take a stand! - March 31, 2014 - Stop Common Core Colorado
Africa and Afro-Cubans Reunite at Bare Bones
An eagerly awaited documentary of an incredible journey of reunion is coming to Bare Bones Film and Music Festival in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Two hundred years after they were separated by the horrors of the Transatlantic slave trade, a group of Africans and their lost family in diaspora find each other again. A timeless, universal story of discovery, acceptance and hope for the future. - March 31, 2014 - Unshackled Media
Church of Scientology Hosted Seminar to Help Nashville Artists with "Vision"
The Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville had the pleasure of hosting David Robert Farmerie for a seminar titled “Vision,” on March 15th. Those attending learned the importance of staying true to one’s artistic vision. - March 31, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Eye On US Education, an Education "Watchdog" Network, Has Organized the "War on Common Core" National Demonstration
The "War on Common Core" is a national protest rally against the implementation of the Common Core State Standards. All statements that will be presented at the event are directed to each State Legislature. - March 31, 2014 - Eye On US Education
Wallowa Resources Slashes Energy Costs with Biomass Heating System, Recognized for Leadership
New biomass heating system reduces the organization's energy costs by $40,000 per year. - March 30, 2014 - Biomass Thermal Energy Council
USDA Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services to Tour Food Bank of South Jersey
The Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ), a hunger-relief organization that helps meet the needs of 173,000 food-insecure people across four South Jersey counties, will host a visit on April 1 from Kevin Concannon, the USDA’s Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services. Under... - March 30, 2014 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Special Screening "The Lion of Judah: The Story of a Brave Soul"
Special Guest Host "The Positive Broadcaster" Jonathan JDOGG Lederman - March 30, 2014 - DocMiami International Film Festival Competition and Concert Series
"Karina Sings": A Concert Bringing Awareness Surrounding Special Needs Children and their Families
Free Admission. Donations support Karinia's Expressive Arts Therapy program for disabled children in Baltimore City and County.The concert will be held in Mays Chapel UM Church 11911 Jenifer Road, Timonium, MD 21093 on Sunday April 13th at 4pm. - March 30, 2014 - Karina Association
The Gift of a Holiday Dinner for a Sick Child
Friends of Karen, a local children's charity, helps families caring for a child with cancer to celebrate the springtime holidays. - March 30, 2014 - Friends of Karen
NAFA Announces Finalists for 2014 Fleet Excellence Awards
Winners will be announced during the Second Annual Fleet Excellence Awards Gala on Tuesday, April 8 at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, MN during NAFA's annual conference. - March 30, 2014 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Preparing for Basel III Compliance: The Challenge of Understanding and Meeting the Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR)
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Preparing for Basel III Compliance: The Challenge of Understanding and Meeting the Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) Calculation and Liquidity Reporting Requirements - March 30, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Idyllwild Nature Center to Host Fundraiser Tea for Lemon Lily Festival
Idyllwild Nature Center to Host Fundraiser Tea for Lemon Lily Festival. - March 30, 2014 - Idyllwild Lemon Lily Festival
Eden Autism Services Exceeds $500,000 Challenge Grant
Eden Autism Services is excited to announce that it has exceeded its goal of raising an additional $1,000,000 through a matching grant to its $7,000,000 capital campaign. Eden embarked on its first major capital campaign, Nurturing Today, Embracing Tomorrow, in April 2009 to fund its model... - March 30, 2014 - Eden Autism Services
FiXiT Celebrates Three Year Anniversary of GetYourFix Program with Free Spay/Neuter for Pit Bull Terriers
Happy Birthday GetYourFix! GetYourFix was launched by FiXiT in March 2011 in response to many requests from people caring for animals – many that came to them as a stray or rescue – that needed help with the cost of a spay and neuter surgery. In those short three years, the organization... - March 30, 2014 - FiXiT Foundation
The American Foreign Service Association in Washington, D.C. Arranged for Patricia McArdle, Retired U.S. Diplomat and Award-Winning Author to Speak at Shepherd University
The American Foreign Service Association in Washington, D.C. arranged for Patricia McArdle, retired U.S. diplomat, screenwriter, and Winner of the 2010 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award for her book, Farishta, to speak during a keynote luncheon co-sponsored by Women for Shepherd University, the... - March 29, 2014 - Harambee Conference, LLC.