NASHVILLE, Tenn. (CitizenWire) — Nashville based singer-songwriter Kenny Foster, a Joplin, Missouri native, has written a song based on the May 22 tornado that ravaged his hometown one month ago today, destroyed his childhood home and trapped his family in the crawl space of their home before they were rescued.
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The Libya Relief Fund today launched a nationwide appeal and fundraising campaign designed to raise awareness of the human and social crisis unfolding in Libya
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (CitizenWire) — The Libya Relief Fund, a volunteer-driven charity organization established to provide relief and aid to those affected by the humanitarian disaster in Libya, today launched a nationwide appeal and fundraising campaign designed to raise awareness of the human and social crisis unfolding in Libya and educate the general public on […]
New book reveals events leading up to the death of Altovise Davis: The Last Chapter in the Life of Mrs. Sammy Davis, Jr.
SARASOTA, Fla. (CitizenWire) — A new book, ‘The Last Chapter in the Life of Mrs. Sammy Davis, Jr.’ (ISBN: 978-0557736133) offers a frightening glimpse of a Hollywood secret that was nearly buried. In her chronicle, author Pamela Sherrod reveals the events leading up to the death of Altovise Davis, and interweaves these startling revelations with […]
Charity of the Month: Boy Scouts of America recognized by The Gingrich Foundation
WASHINGTON, D.C. (CitizenWire) — The Gingrich Foundation has selected the Boy Scouts of America as Charity of the Month for June in commemoration of President Woodrow Wilson’s signing into law a national charter for the Boy Scouts of America on June 15, 1916.
Jimi Cash’s Alaska Gold Exchange – Helping the Community with a Local Gold Rush
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (CitizenWire) — During these tough economic times, one of the most difficult things to do is raise funds for a charity or community event. Most people are worried about their home value, their job, and generally are not in the best mood – much less thinking about doing something for the community right […]
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WILMINGTON, Del. (CitizenWire) — Buyables is a brand new U.S. start-up, e-commerce venture and its research and development team needs savvy shoppers to test out its new online shopping site. The team at Buyables, LLC is currently working to provide a unique and much improved online shopping experience.
Crowd-sourced Research Project Seeks to Solve Batangas Fish Kill Mystery, says World Mind Network
LIPA CITY, Philippines (CitizenWire) — A multi-national coalition of researchers has been formed to study and treat a massive fish kill of over 800 metric tonnes which started on May 27 in Taal Lake, in the Philippine province of Batangas. Sponsored by the World Mind Network, it will involve on-site as well as online cooperation […]
Realty Austin revolutionizes homebuyers’ search for Austin Texas homes
AUSTIN, Texas (CitizenWire) — As other cities and states are crawling at a snail’s pace toward economic recovery, Austin, Texas has been deemed ‘recession proof’ and boasts the ‘second-strongest job market in the nation.’ The city’s fastest growing real estate company, Realty Austin, is shaking up the way these relocators embark on their Austin home […]
When art attacks: ‘Signed, SEALed, and Delivered: The Porn King of Pakistan’ by Sculptor Daniel Edwards
NEW YORK, N.Y. (CitizenWire) — A naked Osama Bin Laden, laden with sea crabs and shackled to a U.S. Navy SEALs cement block at the bottom of the sea receives its official title, courtesy of the friends on Facebook. The Osama Bin Laden sculpture is the latest by New York artist Daniel Edwards, and is […]
New book by personal branding expert Lida Citroen shows you how to manage your reputation and create success
DENVER, Colo. (CitizenWire) — Lida Citroen, a personal branding expert and principal of LIDA360, LLC, a branding and marketing firm, announces the release of her book, ‘Reputation 360: Creating Power Through Personal Branding’ (ISBN: 978-0983169000). The book takes you through Citroen’s process for identifying, developing and disseminating a strong personal brand in order to attract […]
Tribeca Kid Coach Offers Essential Tips for Parents on and Before Prom Night
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. (CitizenWire) — While prom night is a cultural right of passage, every year teens die, or injure themselves or others drinking and participating in high risk behavior. Peter Favaro, Ph.D., who manages a child and teen psychology practice called Tribeca Kid Coach, offers words of advice for parents as we approach […]
Washington Women In Need (WWIN) supported by Bellevue and Seattle Communities to Raise Money for Needy Women
BELLEVUE, Wash. (CitizenWire) — Washington Women In Need (WWIN), a local non-profit organization that provides financial assistance to low income women in Washington, today announced that it raised more than $370,000 at its annual spring luncheons held in Seattle and Bellevue. Representing a 10 percent increase over funds raised at the 2010 luncheons, all of […]
Lucid Arguments for Copyright Reform posed in new book by John Tehranian: Infringement Nation
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (CitizenWire) — To coincide with the 300th anniversary of copyright law, Oxford University Press announces the much-anticipated release of John Tehranian’s new book, ‘Infringement Nation: Copyright 2.0 and You’ (ISBN: 978-0199733170).
Connecticut’s Northeast Heat Treatment LLC offers Mobile Heat Truck as the New Weapon Against Bed Bugs
STRATFORD, Conn. (CitizenWire) — Northeast Heat Treatment LLC announced this week the launch of a new business serving Connecticut and Massachusetts and upper Middle Atlantic areas businesses, apartment buildings and homes.
In Honor of Military Appreciation Month Gingrich Foundation Recognizes Freedom Alliance
WASHINGTON, D.C. (CitizenWire) — In observance of Military Appreciation Month, the Gingrich Foundation has recognized Freedom Alliance as Charity of the Month this May for the organization’s commitment to honoring the service and sacrifice of America’s men and women in uniform and their families.
New ‘Books to Bookmark’ List of 11 Interesting New Books from Q1-2011 Announced
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (CitizenWire) — For the first quarter of 2011, Publishers Newswire (PNW), an online resource established in 2004 for small publishers, as well as lesser known and first-time book authors, has today announced its latest semi-annual ‘Books to Bookmark’ list. This is a round-up of 11 new and recent books which may have […]
Newt and Callista Gingrich host new documentary exploring the concept of American Exceptionalism
WASHINGTON, D.C. (CitizenWire) — Newt and Callista Gingrich, in partnership with Citizens United Productions and Peace River Company, will premiere their new documentary, ‘A City Upon A Hill: The Spirit of American Exceptionalism,’ on Friday, April 29 at the Carnegie Institute for Science in Washington, D.C.
Executives Learn How to Create Their Next New Job in 2011-12 with Tips from ERI Personal Marketing
NEW YORK, N.Y. (CitizenWire) — After gaining years of experience in your current field, you are ready for your next challenge. ERI Personal Marketing, a firm specializing in assisting executives and professionals in their career search, knows that if you are like many executives in today’s job market, your next position may very likely be […]
Retirement Plans: Don’t Put All Your Eggs in One Basket – Put Some in Long Term Care Insurance ‘Basket’
KIRKLAND, Wash. (CitizenWire) — Regardless of your faith, you might benefit from the following Easter-week advice: Take some of the nest eggs in your nest-egg basket and put them into another basket, one devoted to long-term care needs. Otherwise, your retirement dreams could be suddenly shattered. So says Jonas Roeser, Senior VP of Marketing and […]
Clear sailing in a loving relationship: Relation-ships Website helps ‘reboot’ marriage
YORK SPRINGS, Pa. (CitizenWire) — A new website, Relation-ships.org, claims to help people to reboot their marriage. It provides useful lessons, tips, advice and most importantly – solutions.
iPhone Photos Improved with New Invention, Quik Pod Mobile, from Fromm Works
BUFFALO, N.Y. (CitizenWire) — Whether one is mountain climbing in Spain, paragliding in Switzerland or at a family gathering the Quik Pod® Mobile, developed by Fromm Works, allows the photographer to be included and properly centered in photos and videos taken on an iPhone® or other smartphones.
Shady Hill Records artist Sandra Piller releases latest single to Country Music Radio: Fixin’ to Fall
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (CitizenWire) — Strong radio airplay, a steady climb up the charts and numerous awards have greeted songs from Sandra Piller’s current album, ‘Days Like These,’ and now she is releasing her next single to country radio, ‘Fixin’ To Fall.’ The tune is ‘an upbeat love song that makes you want to dance,’ […]
Farmington, New Mexico is now known as a sporting playground – hosting sizeable outdoor events like The Four Corners Xterra Triathlon
FARMINGTON, N.M. (CitizenWire) — In view of the snow-capped San Juans to the north, with the iconic Shiprock floating on the skyline to the west, Farmington is a rugged oil boom town rapidly emerging as a destination for outdoor adventurers. ‘Our climate, rivers and wilderness areas make outdoor activities a major attraction for visitors,’ says […]
In honor of National Autism Awareness Month, the Gingrich Foundation selects the Autism Society as Charity of the Month
WASHINGTON, D.C. (CitizenWire) — In honor of National Autism Awareness Month, the Gingrich Foundation has selected the Autism Society as Charity of the Month, recognizing the organization’s devotion to improving the lives of all individuals affected by autism spectrum disorders.
Retirement Planning and Tax Time Again: Does Your 401k Need Long-Term Care Insurance?
KIRKLAND, Wash. (CitizenWire) — People need insurance, but do retirement funds? ‘Absolutely,’ says Jonas Roeser, of LTC Financial Partners LLC. ‘If you’re not thinking about your own health as you age, think about the health of your 401k or IRA. If your retirement vehicle becomes disabled or loses life blood, how can it support you […]
3in4 Association announces that Six Long-Term Care Insurance Carriers Now Back ‘3 in 4 Need More’ Campaign
KIRKLAND, Wash. (CitizenWire) — Today the 3in4 Association, promoters of the ‘3 in 4 Need More’ campaign, announces the sponsorship of six insurance carriers: John Hancock, Mutual of Omaha, LifeSecure, MedAmerica, Prudential, and Transamerica. ‘They’re providing the support we need to start getting our message out,’ says Jonas Roeser, a member of the association’s three-member […]
Click to Go – Win a Free Trip to Istanbul Courtesy of OneTravel
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (CitizenWire) — OneTravel is giving away grand prize trips to Istanbul during its ‘Tweet Your Way to Turkey’ contest. Lucky winners will be awarded a grand prize trip consisting of two roundtrip tickets to Istanbul on Turkish Airlines and a five day, four night stay at the new, 4-star Edition Hotel.
New DVD aimed at helping invisible victims of bullying in schools today – gay and lesbian students
WAREHAM, Mass. (CitizenWire) — Omni Publishing Co. announces the release on March 1, 2011, of the DVD ‘The Last Closet – Combating Homophobia in Schools.’ The DVD features the presenter Dan Woog, a gay man, who is the varsity soccer coach at Staples High School in Westport, Connecticut.
New Music Video for ‘Days Like These’ released by Countryu Artist Sandra Piller
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (CitizenWire) — With the title track from her new album, ‘Days Like These,’ gathering radio spins, country singer Sandra Piller is happily watching it climb several charts while touching the hearts of listeners at country and Christian country radio. ‘And now, there’s a video that shows many of the wonderful events and […]
Bookstand Publishing announces new book, ‘Pebbles’ by Davis Thanjan
MORGAN HILL, Calif. (CitizenWire) — New book, ‘Pebbles’ (ISBN: 978-1589098176), just released by Bookstand Publishing, is a fascinating chronicle of prehistoric times with special reference to heritage sites around the world that survived more than two millennia.
MBD Consulting announced this week the pending release of book, ‘My Email to God Bounced’
MORRISTOWN, N.J. (CitizenWire) — MBD Consulting announced this week the pending release of ‘My Email to God Bounced’ (ISBN: 978-1-4560-5627-8). This is the second book authored by its managing director, Timothy A. Sawyer. His first book, ‘A Patzer’s Story’ (ISBN: 978-1-4560-3797-0), was published in December 2010.
Novel by author and Afghan refugee Masood Baluch, published by Danish International Edition, now in U.S. English language edition
NEW YORK, N.Y. (CitizenWire) — ‘Kabul in Flames’ (ISBN: 9788799295227) was such a success in Denmark that Danish International Edition announced this week its release in the U.S. The author, Masood Baluch, writes from the heart. He is an Afghanistan refugee who has been living in Denmark since the age of 15.
Riverside California Animal Control Officer Receives Unique Reward for Freeing ‘Rebel’
DENVER, Colo. (CitizenWire) — In response to a recent national news story, Best Friends Care LLC is gifting two PetPeek™ units to Riverside County Animal Services for their diligence in freeing Rebel, a German Shepherd puppy, who got his head stuck while trying to look out of a hole in a wall in Desert Hot […]
The Gingrich Foundation Charity of the Month for Jan. 2011 is Catholic Charities USA
WASHINGTON, D.C. (CitizenWire) — This January, as part of its ongoing Charity of the Month program, the Gingrich Foundation honors Catholic Charities USA for its outstanding legacy of service to those in need.
Latest ‘Books to Bookmark’ List of 12 Interesting New Books from 2010 announced by Publishers Newswire
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (CitizenWire) — For the fourth quarter of 2010, Publishers Newswire (PNW), an online resource established in 2004 for small publishers, as well as lesser known and first-time book authors, has today announced its latest semi-annual ‘Books to Bookmark’ list. This is a round-up of 12 new and recent books which may have […]
New Book by Timothy A. Sawyer, ‘A Patzer’s Story,’ Draws Parallels between Chess and Depression
MORRISTOWN, N.J. (CitizenWire) — MBD Consulting announced this week the release of a new book, ‘A Patzer’s Story’ (ISBN: 978-1-4560-3797-0), authored by its managing director, Timothy A. Sawyer, and published by PublishAmerica.
Ute/Navajo Blessings Delight Vail’s World Cup
VAIL, Colo. (CitizenWire) — On Dec. 4, 2010, renowned Southern Ute/Navajo Elders, Eddie and Betty Box Jr. and their dancer/skiers launched UN’s International Mother Earth Day Ceremonies to open Vail’s Super G at Beaver Creek, and were blessed with a beautiful day so the races could resume, Native American Olympic Team Foundation announced.
K9 Hero: Shelter Dog is Paws of Life for Missing Man
AMES, Iowa (CitizenWire) — Sometimes a hero is found at the local animal shelter. Moses, a three year old yellow lab/golden retriever, who is a certified search and rescue dog, found a missing Alzheimer’s patient earlier this month. ‘It takes a dog with the right stuff,’ said Robin Habeger, of Paws of Life Foundation.
Physics professor launches blog to help suffering children in third world countries
CLAREMONT, Calif. (CitizenWire) — Johannes Tuul is the owner and operator of the Web site World Expo Childrens Fund, as well as a world renowned traveler, researcher, scientist, and physics professor. Tuul is a retired electrical engineering professor who taught in America, Asia, and Europe, is six sigma black belt certified, and has traveled to […]
World’s Only Database of IRS Employee Ratings: The IRS Doghouse
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. (CitizenWire) — Want to rate your experience with an IRS employee? Have an IRS complaint? This is your chance to tell the world. Originally designed as an IRS profile database, IRS Doghouse has evolved into a free and anonymous web site where anyone can rate – negatively or positively – their personal […]