PRWeb: Society http://www.prweb.com Latest news releases for Society from PRWeb en PRWeb Distribution Newswire http://www.prweb.com/images_v4/prweb_logo_hv2.jpg http://www.prweb.com 200 46 xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com Holiday Book Sales Raise Funds for Animal Nonprofit Organizations http://www.prweb.com/releases/Fundraiser/Animal_Non-Profits/prweb3180464.htm The author of a highly regarded new book on coping during a pet's terminal illness is paying it forward by offering an exclusive fundraiser for beleaguered nonprofit animal groups. Books sold through nonprofits' websites will earn them 40% of the retail price. (PRWeb Dec 11, 2009)

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]]> Florida's Landmark Mansion Just Hit Market for $18 Million. Represented by Alona Dishy, Realty Executives in St Petersburg http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3311814.htm Rare waterfront historic mansion on Tampa Bay has just been listed by Alona Dishy, Realty Executives. Previous owner, cartoonist Wally Bishop for 'Mugs and Skeeter" spent decades creating his cartoon strip in this home. Perry Snell, the legendary developer, made this property his main winter residence in the boom-time era of the 20's, and the current ownership spent two solid years with a crew of over 100 master craftsmen returning and enhancing this historic estate to its glorious past. (PRWeb Dec 11, 2009)

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]]> Fastest Growing Mobile Phone Recycling Company Changes Name http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3324674.htm Major launches in Austria and Portugal; Further launches to follow in 2010. (PRWeb Dec 11, 2009)

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]]> Significantly More Teens Think ‘That’s So Gay’ is Wrong as GLSEN’s Ad Council Campaign Enters Second Phase http://www.prweb.com/releases/GLSEN/ThinkB4YouSpeak/prweb3326524.htm New Internet Ads and Online Materials to Feature Sirdeaner Walker’s Story (PRWeb Dec 11, 2009)

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]]> 1 Out Of 4 Incarcerated Latino Youth Is Held In Adult Facilities http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3329074.htm Each year, an estimated 200,000 youth under age 18 are tried as adults in courts nationwide. As a result, thousands of Latino youth are prosecuted in the adult criminal justice system every year, depriving them of rehabilitative opportunities, including education, mental health services, and other age-appropriate services that make it more likely that youth will become law-abiding, productive citizens. (PRWeb Dec 11, 2009)

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]]> Beverly Hills Luxury Real Estate Rebounds with Large Rise of Pending Sales http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3329304.htm Beverly Hills Pending Property Sales Jumped In November 2009 after News of the Dubai Property Crisis, Volatile European Real Estate Markets & Lower Los Angeles, California Area Property Prices. (PRWeb Dec 11, 2009)

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]]> C.H.E.F.® Maintains Vision to Eliminate Health Inequities: Elects Drew MacAfee to Board of Directors http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3329644.htm Seattle-based Comprehensive Health Education Foundation has elected Drew MacAfee to its Board of Directors. MacAfee is a Principal and Business Leader at Mercer Consulting in Spokane, Washington. (PRWeb Dec 11, 2009)

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]]> Holiday Shop and Spa Hotel Deals at Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3320154.htm The Marriott hotel in Newport Beach, CA, announces new hotel deals to pamper its guests while shopping for holiday gifts (PRWeb Dec 11, 2009)

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]]> New Report Examines the Role of Communications Technologies in Humanitarian Crises http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3320754.htm Publication outlines the opportunities and challenges of leveraging communications technologies before, during and after crises (PRWeb Dec 11, 2009)

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]]> America Ferrera's Facebook Fans Help Save the Children Build a School in Africa http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3321414.htm Emmy Award-winning "Ugly Betty" Actress Asks Her Facebook Fans to Join Her Cause and Give Back This Holiday Season (PRWeb Dec 11, 2009)

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]]> 'The Quotations Book of Life and Death,' Is a Book of Humor, Love, Inspiration, Motivation, and Philosophical Quotes http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3325194.htm Never have we seen an all-in-one, all-purpose, book that will teach and entertain all at the same time. The book earned its name, “The Quotations Book of Life and Death," because the reader will experience life with the comedy quotes and death with the philosophical quotes. The comedy will uplift you while the philosophy relaxes you. (PRWeb Dec 11, 2009)

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]]> Alliance Responds to Conference of Mayors Report On Hunger, Homelessness http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3325434.htm Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program offers aid, hope for homelessness families and homeless assistance systems. (PRWeb Dec 11, 2009)

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]]> UNFPA Honoured With Human Rights Award http://www.prweb.com/releases/UNFPA/12/prweb3328384.htm UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, warmly welcomes the human rights award presented today by the United Nations Association of the National Capital Area (UNA-NCA) to UNFPA Executive Director Thoraya Ahmed Obaid. (PRWeb Dec 11, 2009)

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]]> Announcing the International Academy of Baby Planner Professionals, its Advisory Board, and Members http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3330184.htm The Baby Planner, Mary Oscategui has founded the International Academy of Baby Planner Professionals, a high level educational resource and certification for baby planner professionals, and welcomes a talented advisory board. (PRWeb Dec 11, 2009)

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]]> 2009 Wize Choice Awards for Holiday Gadget Gift Guide - Apple iPod Nano, Sony Playstation 3, Amazon Kindle DX, Among Others http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3330544.htm Canon PowerShot SD1200, Garmin Nuvi 205W, Microsoft XBOX 360 Elite and Kodak EasyShare Digital Picture Frame also win Awards (PRWeb Dec 11, 2009)

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]]> INACS Conference: The Academy to Re-discover Past, Re-define Present and Chart Course for Future http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3316414.htm The annual conference of the Indian National Academy of Civilizational Studies (INACS) held its conference in the background of civilisational studies in India, its historical evolution, an assessment of previous and current efforts while charting course for future. It was attended by many intellectuals, researchers, educationists and students on November 27 at Tagore Hall, Delhi University Campus, New Delhi. The conference commenced at 10 in the morning concluding at late 8 in the evening. Its focus was to re-re-discover the entire knowledge from the past where it lies locked in time, study the contemporary disciplines with the aim of enunciating “Integral Knowledge” combining the best strands of intellectual outputs through re-establishment of Sanskrit as a medium of intellectual discourse in India. (PRWeb Dec 11, 2009)

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]]> Heritage Hideaways Holiday Cottages Hosts Christmas Tea Party to Raise Money for Marie Curie Cancer Care http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3317974.htm A Bloomin’ Great Tea party ‘with a Christmas twist’ was hosted by Heritage Hideaways this week, raising a grand total of £651 for Marie Curie Cancer Care. (PRWeb Dec 11, 2009)

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]]> During Holidays Relapse Rates Can Increase http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3319414.htm According to Narconon drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers, because of physical drug cravings and increased stress during the holidays the road to recovery is often barred for many addicts. (PRWeb Dec 11, 2009)

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]]> WigSuperstore.com Offers Latest Jessica Simpson Hair Pieces by Celebrity Stylist Ken Paves http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3323124.htm WigSuperstore.com announces its new line of Jessica Simpson hair pieces, “Bump Up the Volume” from HairDo, inspired by celebrity stylist Ken Paves. (PRWeb Dec 11, 2009)

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]]> Investors & Entrepreneurs Choosing Max Muscle Sports Nutrition In Record Numbers http://www.prweb.com/releases/maxmuscle/franchise/prweb3322914.htm In 2009, the investor trend in franchise ownership within the Sports Nutrition and Weight Loss supplement market continues to surpass market expectations. In an industry growing at a rate of $1.3 - 1.9 billion per year, and is projected to do so for the next five years, Max Muscle Sports Nutrition stores open in record numbers and even more already under construction for 2010. (PRWeb Dec 10, 2009)

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]]> The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center Is Urging Homeowners In Florida/Gulf States Who Have Knauf Chinese Drywall To Step Forward--Now http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3324004.htm The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is saying, "it's absolutely critical that homeowners in Florida, Louisiana, Alabama, Southeast Texas, Virginia and Mississippi, or other US states, who have a specific type of Chinese drywall called Knauf get identified." The group says, "if you have Knauf drywall in your home or condominium or subdivision, please call us immediately. If you live in a subdivision or condominium where Knauf has been discovered, please share this press release with your neighbors." For more information please call the Chinese Drywall Complaint Center at 866-714-6466, or contact the group via its web site at Http://ChineseDrywallComplaintCenter.Com (PRWeb Dec 10, 2009)

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]]> Wisconsin Mother Changes the Way She Celebrates the Holidays After the Loss of Her Son in an Adult Jail http://www.prweb.com/releases/Gunderson/2009/prweb3248414.htm Wisconsin Parent/Advocate Vicky Gunderson lost her son Kirk after he was sent to an adult jail as a juvenile. Gunderson and her family have changed their holiday traditions without Kirk and continue to educate the public on the danger of trying youth as adults and housing them in adult jails and prisons. (PRWeb Dec 10, 2009)

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]]> Marriott’s Seattle Waterfront Hotel is a Great Location With Special Rates For Large Groups and Meetings http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3314514.htm The Hotel near the Seattle Convention Center is Offering Special Hotel Deals in Seattle for Groups & Meetings (PRWeb Dec 10, 2009)

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]]> Pigs and Fine Art Together in New 2010 Calendar http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3315194.htm Debut calendar PigMentation by Patricia Livinghouse is a 12-month calendar available now for 2010. The paintings used in each month depict pigs in different famous artist's styles for a whimsical—and controversial--take on classic art. (PRWeb Dec 10, 2009)

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]]> EAT CLEANER Brand Becomes a Trusted Partner of Healthy Child Healthy World Making Food Safer for Families http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3320124.htm As news of food borne illness, viruses and unsafe food recalls become a regular occurrence, families are more concerned than ever about the safety of their food. Today, Grow Green Industries, Inc., the makers of EAT CLEANER All Natural Food Wipes + Wash, announced they have become a Trusted Partner of Healthy Child Healthy World, the nation's leading nonprofit that educates families on preventing children from harmful chemical exposure. (PRWeb Dec 10, 2009)

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]]> Potomac Hospitality Services Downtown DC hotels and restaurants support Capital Area Food Bank http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3321164.htm All the DC hotels in the PHS group are supporting the drive by The Capital Area Food Bank this week to provide food to local children, families and senior citizens in need. The River Inn, The Quincy, One Washington Circle Hotel, George Washington University Inn, Hotel Monticello, Virginian Suites Arlington and 2424 Penn are all working to collect contributions of non-perishable food items and hygiene products from staff and guests alike. (PRWeb Dec 10, 2009)

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]]> Helping Kids Learn Through Art – Jerry’s Artarama Launches all New “Kids Art Supplies” http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3314554.htm Kids learn through art and Jerry's Artarama is committed to helping kids develop and display their artistic talents with Jerry's Art Supplies for Kids! Creativity for kids with easels, art sets, drawing books, paints, furniture and much more are available online at discounted prices. (PRWeb Dec 10, 2009)

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]]> Kitchen Cabinets Continue to Get Makeover from South Florida Contractor http://www.prweb.com/releases/kitchen/remodeling/prweb3323554.htm Ciara Cabinet Designs sets trends on kitchen renovations with cabinet designs and ideas impressing customers. (PRWeb Dec 10, 2009)

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]]> LoveWeddingBands.com Adds New Wedding Rings in Time for Holiday Shopping http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3312404.htm Just in time for the upcoming holiday season, LoveWeddingBands Inc., the leading online retailer of wedding bands, has added two new lines of classic jewelry favorites — a collection of high-quality wedding rings line. (PRWeb Dec 10, 2009)

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]]> Innovative Family Law Attorneys Open New Office in Tampa, Florida http://www.prweb.com/releases/richard-mockler-law/tampa-divorce-attorneys/prweb3314234.htm The family and business litigation law firm of Richard J. Mockler, P.A. has opened its new office in historic Hyde Park. The warm and child-friendly environment is conveniently located at 305 S. Magnolia Ave., Tampa, FL 33606. (PRWeb Dec 10, 2009)

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]]> New “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” DVD Will Also Take You Behind-The-Scenes of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3317454.htm DVD – In Stores Just in Time for the Holidays – Includes Special Preview of Interviews with Film Talent, Exclusive Looks at Highly-Anticipated WorldSneak Peek Only Available in Blu-ray and 2-Disc Special Edition Versions of DVD (PRWeb Dec 10, 2009)

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]]> Northeast Chiropractic, PC Revolutionizes Pain Management Without Medication, Now Offering New and Unique Blend of Treatments http://www.prweb.com/releases/chiropractor/manhattan/prweb3320504.htm Northeast Chiropractic, PC announces a new and unique blend of massage therapy, acupuncture and chiropractic care to revolutionize pain management without the use of medication. The practice is located in midtown Manhattan, serving the whole of New York City. (PRWeb Dec 10, 2009)

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]]> A New Approach to Weight Loss Uses 24/7 Live Coaches by Phone to Literally Talk Dieters into Putting the Cookie Down http://www.prweb.com/releases/weight_loss/coaches247/prweb3322234.htm A new weight loss service at coaches247.com is going to drastic measures. The service has live, very likeable, Accountability Coaches™ who keep close phone contact with clients throughout the day, providing constant motivation to eat right and exercise, and accountability to keep clients on track. (PRWeb Dec 10, 2009)

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]]> VisionSync Launches TatTap, a Cool Tattoo iPhone App http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3311224.htm Looking to have fun with tattoos and gain some great ink info? Well, there’s an iPhone and Android app for that - it’s called TatTap! (PRWeb Dec 9, 2009)

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]]> American Heritage Publishes 60th Anniversary Issue http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3306574.htm The leading history magazine publishes special issue on “The Fate of the Nation,” with 14 Pulitzer Prize winning authors contributing, only two years after suspending publication. (PRWeb Dec 9, 2009)

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]]> My Gold Party Now Doing Business in Canada http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3307734.htm My Gold Party has expanded its operations into Canada. Individuals can now send their unwanted gold items to My Gold Party in exchange for a quick payment. (PRWeb Dec 9, 2009)

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]]> Studies Highlight State Successes on Public Safety Measures: Legislation in Illinois and Connecticut to Take Effect on Jan. 1 http://www.prweb.com/releases/StateSuccess/2009/prweb3309044.htm The Campaign for Youth Justice released three reports highlighting successful efforts in Illinois, Delaware, and Connecticut to reduce the prosecution of youth in adult court and ensure public safety at the same time. (PRWeb Dec 9, 2009)

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]]> Former Justice Officials Recognize Critical Federal Role in Juvenile Justice:Call on Congress to Support Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention Act http://www.prweb.com/releases/OJJDPLetter/2009/prweb3312574.htm The Campaign for youth Justice announced that six former Administrators from the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) called on Congress to reauthorize the Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) in this session, recognizing the critical role of the federal government in promoting effective juvenile delinquency prevention and intervention programs throughout the country. (PRWeb Dec 9, 2009)

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]]> FM Group Offers top 10 benefits of Multi-Level Marketing http://www.prweb.com/releases/MLM_Benefits/FM_Group/prweb3284624.htm One of the most popular strategies for boosting business wealth and growth, multi-level marketing is leveraged by companies of all sizes and specialties. Commonly known as MLM, this structure relies on a global sales force to increase the branding, exposure, and sales of the parent company’s products. Salespeople (typically referred to as “distributors”) are also rewarded for recruiting new representatives, receiving a commission from all referred sales. (PRWeb Dec 9, 2009)

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]]> GreyStone by G.L. Homes Offers Homebuyers New Selection of Spacious Boynton Beach Homes http://www.prweb.com/releases/boynton/beach/prweb3306154.htm Luxurious new homes in Palm Beach County unveiled by G.L.Homes, the leading new home builder in South Florida (PRWeb Dec 9, 2009)

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