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Cancer Advocate Joy Cruse to speak at III Forks Golf Classic, Benefiting Childhood Cancer Research

DALLAS, Texas /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS Apr 29, 2013: Inspirational speaker and author Joy Cruse will speak at The III Forks Golf Classic and Auction Dinner benefiting TeamConnor Childhood Cancer Foundation. The dinner will be held on May 5, 2013 at III Forks Restaurant in Dallas. TeamConnor provides funding for research projects across the United States in an effort to find a cure for childhood cancers.

100 Million Pounds of Food Rescued by Food Finders and donated to Needy Agencies and Shelters Who Feed the Hungry

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS Apr 29, 2013: Since 1989, when Food Finders, Inc. officially started rescuing food to donate to needy agencies and shelters who feed the hungry, the nonprofit has collected and redistributed 100 million pounds of food. This tremendous milestone was reached this month, coinciding with its 24 year anniversary.

Missouri Pinball and Arcade fans gather for Gunther's Games grand re-opening April 27

COLUMBIA, Mo. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS Apr 26, 2013: Pinball is back! An arcade and pinball gaming staple that stood in downtown Columbia for more than 25 years before closing its doors is back on Broadway. The official Grand Opening of Gunther's Games is scheduled for Saturday April 27, with activities running throughout the evening.

Bulldog Lighting leading push for California legislators to pass proposed Made in the USA labeling bill

SAN CARLOS, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS Apr 26, 2013: California businesses cannot claim their products are 'Made in the USA' unless 100 percent of the components are manufactured in the country. The federal standard is 75 percent, which places an unfair disadvantage on California firms because there are some products that have components which are not available in the United States. Bulldog Lighting - a Calif.-based firm that was founded by teenage entrepreneur Dylan Sievers - is spearheading and promoting the passage of legislation that would make the 75 percent federal standard applicable in California.

Annemaria Allen of The Compliance Group Inc named to California Mortgage Bankers Association Board of Directors

SAN MARCOS, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS Apr 26, 2013: Today, The Compliance Group, Inc., a leading mortgage compliance services provider, has announced that the California Mortgage Bankers Association recently named its CEO and president Annemaria Allen a director.

Loan origination software company LendingQB designated to Mortgage Technology's 2013 Top 50 Service Provider list for the first time

COSTA MESA, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS Apr 26, 2013: Today, LendingQB, a provider of end-to-end loan origination software, announced that it has been designated to Mortgage Technology magazine's Top 50 Service provider list for the first time. The company attributes the value that its new loan origination system (LOS) is delivering to lending organizations as a key reason it made this year's Top 50 list.

Local Charity to Stamp Out Hunger: Food Finders announces 3rd Annual Summer to End Hunger Food Drive for 2013

SIGNAL HILL, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- Food Finders announced today that it is kicking off its 3rd Annual 'Summer To End Hunger' Food Drive, starting May 1st. The food drive will run through the entire month of May, and food that Food Finders collects during the May 11 Stamp Out Hunger postal drive will contribute to the Summer drive effort.

California Council on Economic Education announces 2013 MoneyWise Teen Contest Award-Winning Students

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS Apr 24, 2013: The California Council on Economic Education (CCEE) announced today that the four-student team from San Rafael High School, in San Rafael California, led by instructor Abigail Shapiro, won first place in the 2013 MoneyWise Teen Contest. The winning team included students Rebecca Brown, Frances Casey, Natasha Sharp and Roslyn Yeager.

Insight Research Corp: Businesses Worldwide Will Spend $152B on Managed Telecom Services in 2013

DURANGO, Colo. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS Apr 24, 2013: While business spending on all telecom services is expected to grow in low single-digit percentages over the next five years, global spending on managed services is expected to grow at an annual compounded rate of 11.3 percent, according to the latest market study from Insight Research Corporation.

Best BBQ in Kentucky: Moonlite Bar-B-Q-Inn Celebrates 50 Years of Food, Smoke and Good Friends

OWENSBORO, Ky. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS Apr 24, 2013: Kentucky's famous Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn will be celebrating its fiftieth anniversary with a good, old-fashioned get together in its parking lot on Sunday, April 28 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. There will be free sandwiches, soda, chips, ice cream, brownies and cotton candy in addition to live music, balloon twisters and inflatable areas where kids can play.

The National Inclusion Project, co-founded by entertainer Clay Aiken, announces it is recipient of JL Simmons NonProfit PR Grant

CHARLOTTE, N.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The National Inclusion Project, co-founded by entertainer Clay Aiken, is pleased to announce it is one of 10 recipients for 2013 of Neotrope's annual J.L. Simmons Non-Profit PR Grant award. With this commitment, Neotrope(R) will provide public relations and cause-marketing support to the National Inclusion Project over the next year.

New Xtreme Lip-Shaper System allows users to naturally control the appearance and size of their lips

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS Apr 23, 2013: CandyLipz LLC today announced a new product, the Xtreme Lip-Shaper(R) System, that allows users to naturally control the appearance and size of their lips. It's no longer necessary to experience expensive and invasive injections to achieve more luscious and fuller lips.

Anti-Poaching and Anti-Trafficking Efforts in the U.S. will be studied by Wildlife and Conservation Experts

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- As part of the U.S. efforts to combat illegal trade in wildlife and promote conservation, 13 parks and wildlife ministry...

Empowering Environmental Leaders – programs engage youth, women, and undeserved audiences

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs programs engage youth, women, and undeserved audiences to address environmental issues in their...

Nicole Delzer joins leading mortgage compliance services provider The Compliance Group

SAN MARCOS, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS Apr 22, 2013: The Compliance Group, Inc., a leading mortgage compliance services provider, has hired sales veteran Nicole Delzer as national sales director. Delzer's responsibilities will include new business development, as well as managing national sales pipeline and internal sales team.

StudioDaily Prime Award for Ease of Use earned by DAX LLC at NAB

CULVER CITY. Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS Apr 22, 2013: DAX, LLC, the Los Angeles-based provider of cloud production workflow and media asset management applications and services to companies that produce, distribute and license audio-visual content, has been awarded the StudioDaily Prime Award for 'Ease of Use.'

Third Annual 6K Walk for Water kicks off on April 22, 2013 in Washington DC with Earth Day Celebration

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Not letting the recent events in Boston dry up efforts to "walk for water," The U.S. Department of State will...

Paragon BioTeck and Bausch + Lomb sign Exclusive License Agreement for Phenylephrine

MADISON, N.J. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS Apr 19, 2013: Bausch + Lomb, the global eye health company and Paragon BioTeck, Inc. today announced that the companies have entered into a license agreement for Bausch + Lomb to commercialize and distribute Paragon's phenylephrine in the United States on an exclusive basis beginning this month.

Environmental Cooperation Agreement signed by U.S. and Columbia to Conserve Natural Resources

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Today, The United States and Colombia signed the U.S.–Colombia Environmental Cooperation Agreement (ECA). Together with the Environment Chapter of the...

Oleg Lola, founder of MobiDev Corporation shares the Main Problems of Custom Mobile Apps

ATLANTA, Ga. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS Apr 19, 2013: According to Oleg Lola, of MobiDev Corporation: Nobody wants bad apps. Software owners don't want to receive bad products. Users don't want to have bad apps on devices. But what hides behind the meaning of the word 'bad'? How can software owners avoid building and getting 'bad' mobile apps? 'Generally, a bad app is one that doesn't satisfy the end users' needs,' says Lola, founder of MobiDev, specializing in mobile and web software development.

Neotrope to assist Food Finders Inc to Redistribute Food Donated by California Hospitality Industry and Local Grocers to Fight Hunger

SIGNAL HILL, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- Food Finders, Inc. is pleased to announce it is a recipient of Neotrope's 2013 J.L. Simmons NonProfit PR Grant award. With this commitment, Neotrope will assist with Food Finders' mission to redistribute food donated by the regional hospitality industry and local grocers to feed those who are food insecure.

Eighth Annual Global Women Mentoring Partnership Kicks Off April 24

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Building on seven years of success through women-to-women mentoring, on April 24, 27 emerging leaders from around the world will...

Calumet Gallery features artists Gizella Nyquist, Pamela Lagoni and David Nelson with 'Merging Harmonies'

SANTA ANA, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS Apr 18, 2013: 'This is an exceptional exhibit, one that offers deeply personal work from photographers launching new themes,' noted Bob Killen, the fine art program leader for Calumet University, the education and events division of Calumet Photographic which hosts the Calumet Gallery.
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U.S. State Dept.: John Kerry Condolence Statement for Boston Marathon Bombing Victims

BOSTON, Mass. /eNewsChannels/ -- Today, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry made the following statement about the Boston Marathon bombing tragedy: "The entire State...

Catalysts Powering Educational Performance earns Neotrope Non-Profit PR Grant Award for 2013

MIDDLETOWN, Conn. /eNewsChannels/ -- CPEP (Catalysts Powering Educational Performance) is pleased to announce it is a recipient of Neotrope's 2013 J.L. Simmons Non-Profit PR Grant award. With this commitment, Neotrope will provide public relations support to CPEP over the next year to raise awareness around its programs and accomplishments.