LONG BEACH, Calif. — Media in southern Los Angeles County have often reported conflict between latinos and blacks, but 35 youths carried a banner in the Long Beach Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade on January 16 specifically to promote peace and to show that the majority of youth want peace and are willing to [...]

MOOREFIELD, W.Va. — Stylish and innovative eco-retailer bambeco (www.bambeco.com) provides 10 easy tips to make this holiday season a little bit greener. Launched on Earth Day 2009, bambeco quickly won accolades, fans and customers with its fashionable, earth friendly selection of innovative products for home and life. From the start, bambeco’s mission has been to [...]

HUMBLE, Texas — Want to win the office prize this year for the ugliest Christmas sweater around? The new company, My Christmas Sweater, may be the key to victory. The recently launched Christmas sweater company sells retro Christmas sweater designs in a wide array of colors and styles. Based in the U.K., My Christmas Sweater [...]

SEATTLE, Wash. — It is the largest New Year’s Eve Party in Seattle with over 5,000 guests expected. According to event producers Black Opal Ventures, LLC, “This year, we have designed over 100,000 sq. ft. of pure party space at Bell Harbor International Conference Center at Pier 66, containing 7 unique experiences located throughout the [...]

HOUSTON, Texas — With over 1.5 million design combinations, the highest quality 100% Belgian chocolate and flat-rate 12-cent pricing, forget what you know about the old foiled chocolate coins from your childhood. The Chocolate Coin Store (chocolatecoinstore.com) is out to change the opinion of those waxy, gritty Kennedy or Lady Liberty chocolate coins of the [...]

LONDON, U.K. — Deep space transmission company SentForever (Sentforever.com) will transmit website memorials into deep space on 2nd November 2008 as part of the Day of the Dead Festival in honour of loved ones who have died. This special deep space transmission will consist of a number of website memorials that are hosted by MuchLoved [...]

SEATTLE, Wash. — Interactive Ticketing by Electric Arrow announced today that 6 top U.S. haunted attractions have selected them as their exclusive provider for online ticketing. Industry leading haunted attractions include The Bates Motel (Glenn Mills, PA), Kersey Valley – Spookywoods (High Point, NC), Nightmare on the Bayou (Houston, TX), Nightmare on 13th (Salt Lake [...]

WAUWATOSA, Wis. — A day that recognizes the beauty of bulldogs, despite their droopy looks, will challenge people as it conveys a message of acceptance, when bulldogs and their owners celebrate the second annual “National Bulldogs Are Beautiful Day” on Saturday, April 26, 2008.

FREDERICK, Md. — With less than two weeks to Valentine’s Day, Internet jewelry sales leader Jamesallen.com announced today that it has added 150 new gold and diamond pendants and lockets to its online jewelry offerings. These stunning gifts – with many gold and diamond variations available – offer both value and higher-end shoppers many options as Valentine’s Day approaches.

WENTZVILLE, Mo. — Greet-A-Call, LLC, introduces its eloquent verbal greeting cards that are delivered via telephone to the greeting industry. “This heartfelt verbal greeting service leaves Recipients with an everlasting personable impression,” says owner Leundrius Arties.

SUNRISE, Fla. — The holiday season is here. For some, plans are in motion to visit elderly family members. But if it has been a while since you last visited, you might be shocked at how much they have aged, concerned about their continued safety and well-being and motivated to do something about it, say the folks at Interim HealthCare.

DALLAS, Texas — ChristmasTreeForMe, LLC, announces the “Christmas Comes Early For California” Event. Just in time for the holiday season, Californians can save 5% on a best-selling artificial Christmas tree. Historically speaking, it’s rare to see a special discount on such a popular tree in what is typically the busiest week of Christmas tree sales.

MIDLAND, Mich. — Ornament Collectors LLC announced today that “The Experts Guide to Collecting Christmas Ornaments” has been revised and updated for 2007, and is now available in e-book form. The book was written to give collectors more background on the evolution of the ornament collecting hobby. Christmas trees and Christmas ornaments are very significant cultural icons as they show how pagan traditions were incorporated into Christianity.

HOBOKEN, N.J. — Valentine’s Day is for lovers, and what better gift to give your significant other than something you can both enjoy together. Chances are your partner is expecting the old standbys of flowers and chocolates. It’s time to bring the element of surprise back into your relationship with the help of the staff at BadFun.com.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Is there someone you want to hug? January 21 is your chance! Marianne Richmond, author and illustrator of the new “Fish Kisses and Gorilla Hugs” (ISBN 1-934082-03-4, $15.95), offers a few options for National Hugging Day.

HOUSTON, Texas — Like true love, a diamond is forever, and online boutique Whiteflash.com offers a specialized round brilliant that’s perfect for Valentine’s Day. “Hearts & Arrows” diamonds are cut so precisely that facet reflections overlap; creating distinct heart and arrow patterns when seen through a special viewer. Whiteflash.com’s signature line is “A Cut Above;” an elite brand of conflict-free diamonds.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. — Looking for something personal and delicate to give to a loved one next holiday season? ShaynaGirl.com may have the answer. This new, on-line company offers a choice of eight, carefully hand-painted ornaments to choose from. The glass balls are hand-painted with enamel paints and then baked to ensure their intricate designs.

READING, Pa. — Millions of Americans report feeling stress and depression during the Holidays. Greg Schweitzer, founder of Stress Reduction Resources, says the biggest sources of stress over the holidays revolve around the “Big Five:” Finances, health, family, time, and gift-giving. Many people let unrealistic expectations rob them of a joyous Christmas.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — aethereal FORGE announces that Ninja lovers around the world will be celebrating the fourth annual Day of the Ninja this December 5. On this day, individuals are encouraged to dress up like ninja, participate in ninja-related activities, and spread ninja propaganda via the Internet.

SUNRISE, Fla. — The holiday season is quickly approaching. For some, plans are in motion to visit elderly family members. But if it has been a while since you last visited, you might be shocked at how much they have aged, concerned about their continued safety and well-being and motivated to do something about it, say the folks at Interim HealthCare.

MIDLAND, Mich. — For Christmas ornament collectors who want to know the ornaments that will be among the most sought after this fall, the author of “The Experts Guide To Collecting Ornaments” has some advice. “The ornament collecting hobby has changed a good bit since the 1990′s,” said author Harold Nicoll. “The collectors’ age, interests and situation in life will have a lot more to do with the ornaments they want and will buy. Popular culture and even the price of fuel will also affect ornament trends this Fall.”