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Contribution includes $500,000 cash donation and $500,000 of in-kind support ATLANTA, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Enterprises, in partnership with The James M. Cox Foundation, announced today $1 million in support to assist the relief and recovery efforts of the communities affected by the recent tornadoes in Oklahoma. The contribution includes a $500,000 cash donation to the American Red Cross and $500,000 of in-kind support, including public service announcements. "Cox...
ONLINE VOTING IN THE WORLD'S LARGEST URBAN DIGITAL NETWORK OPEN AS SEMI-FINALISTS COMPETE TO SCREEN AT THE ABFF IN JUNE NEW YORK, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- GIANTlife.com Interactive One's definitive urban lifestyle brand for next generation tastemakers and Film Life's 17(th) Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) announced the selection of 8 semi-finalist filmmakers. Each of the young creatives competed for the opportunity to showcase their work to the Interactive One...
MIT startup GeriJoy's virtual "talking dog" companions for the elderly will be featured at the Healthy Aging Forum in Washington, DC this Thursday. Organized by the US Senate Special Committee on Aging, the event will feature demos from top innovators in technology and healthcare for older Americans. Washington, DC (PRWEB) May 20, 2013 In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Older Americans Month, the US Senate Special Committee on Aging will be holding a Healthy Aging...
Layne Publications is the #1 place to find great music tabs online. They recently announced their release of several new songs including a common favorite, “Wildwood Flower” at http://www.laynepublications.com/wildwood-flower-mandolin-tab-jam-track. Greenville, SC (PRWEB) May 20, 2013 Layne Publications has been a favorite for a long time when it comes to bluegrass tabs. They are well known for their high quality tabs that come with great extras for a better price. Bluegrass is making...
"Hating Breitbart" Outsells New Documentaries from Ken Burns, Rihanna and Rolling Stones LOS ANGELES, May 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Pixel and Verse Films issued the following: HATING BREITBART, a film that explores the life and impact of the late media guru Andrew Breitbart, opened on 15 screens across the U.S. posting strong numbers in key markets like Honolulu, New York City and San Diego, but the biggest story of the weekend was its bow on Amazon.com's new documentary chart as the...
Urges Millions of Listeners to See New Film LOS ANGELES, May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is being released by Pixel and Verse Films: On his nationally syndicated radio show today, Rush Limbaugh praised the just-released film Hating Breitbart and urged his millions of listeners to see it. "Andrew Breitbart was a really committed conservative warrior. He was leading the charge on the Internet. I cannot tell you how beloved Andrew Breitbart was," said Mr....
Morrison to Donate Partial Proceeds of Album Pre-Sale to HRC; Releases Video in Support of Marriage Equality WASHINGTON, May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- EMMY, TONY, and Golden Globe-nominated star Matthew Morrison is proud to announce that he is partnering with the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) in support of LGBT equality. Partial proceeds from the pre-sale of his new studio album, Where It All Began, will benefit HRC. The album, which will be released on June 4, 2013,...
MONTGOMERY, Ala., May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- When violence erupts in a community such as Newtown, Conn., or Oak Creek, Wis., schools can play an important role in helping children navigate our sometimes-violent world, according to the inaugural Summer issue of Teaching Tolerance magazine, released today by the Southern Poverty Law Center. The cover story of the Summer 2013 issue - "When Bad Things Happen: Helping Kids Navigate a Sometimes-Violent World" - examines how...
Visa's free Plan'It Prom app helps parents and teens enjoy prom without overspending TORONTO, May 15, 2013 /CNW/ - As Canadian high school students gear up for prom season, Visa Canada is reminding parents and students that the prom should be about celebrating a milestone, not keeping up with the Joneses. Recognizing that prom spending now represents a major expense for Canadian families with high school students, Visa launched a new free smartphone app today that helps...
College Students Celebrate Media Guru's Life and Work LOS ANGELES, May 14, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Pixel and Verse Films announce the following event: HATING BREITBART, a film that explores the life and impact of the late media guru Andrew Breitbart, a loved, loathed, and passionate media whistleblower, will be shown at Northwestern University on Tuesday, May 14(th) hosted by the college's College Republicans. James O'Keefe, who, with Andrew Breitbart's guidance broke the...
