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Grahn’s memoir, A Simple Revolution, takes Silver in the category of Gay/Lesbian Non-Fiction. Palo Alto, CA (PRWEB) May 16, 2013 Internationally acclaimed poet and Sofia University professor, Judy Grahn, has won a silver “IPPY” award on behalf of Independent Publisher, who this year celebrated their 17th Annual Independent Publisher Book Awards. Grahn’s memoir, A Simple Revolution – The Making of an Activist Poet, was awarded a silver medal in the category of Gay/Lesbian...
The statistics for suicide in the United States are alarming. After losing his brother, Jeremy Howie has decided to do something about this epidemic by raising awareness and participating in the “2013 Out of the Darkness Overnight Walk Washington, DC”, organized by The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s (AFSP). Fort Collins, CO (PRWEB) May 16, 2013 The suicide epidemic is out of control. On June 1, 2013, The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will be holding the...
SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Northern-California based, "The Rising Tribe," (www.therisingtribe.com) is looking to redefine how families spend their time participating in sporting events by launching the very first family obstacle course race on October 12 and 13, 2013 in Vacaville, CA. The mission of The Rising Tribe program is to reveal "The World's Strongest Families," through a physically, mentally, and emotionally memorable sports experience that encourages...
Scarlett Stoker's new eBook, "Dracula in Dior," is the first ever style guide for vampires, undead obsessives and Twilight and True Blood fans. NEW YORK, May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Twilight. True Blood. Dracula. Vampires are hotter than the sun they don't walk in, and why? Because they have two things we all want. Eternal life. Eternal thinness. Sure, their books sell millions and their movies and TV shows are hits, but when it comes to style, too many are still dressing like the...
LONDON, May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Adam Douglas, Senior Specialist in Literature at rare bookseller Peter Harrington in London presents a first edition of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby and explains the creation of its iconic dust jacket. To view the video check the Peter Harrington website: http://www.peterharrington.co.uk/video/the-great-gatsby-dust-jacket-one-of-the-most-enigmatic-in-modern-literature/ The Great Gatsby dust jacket: This is the first edition of The Great...
HOUSTON, May 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Dune Energy, Inc. (OCTBB:DUNR) will distribute a press release today detailing its First Quarter 2013 financial and operating results. James A. Watt, President and CEO, will discuss these financial and operating results in a conference call to be held on Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. CDT (11:00 a.m. EDT). Participants may call toll free: United States: (800) 288-8967 International:...
CALGARY, May 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Ivanhoe Energy (TSX: IE; NASDAQ: IVAN) announced today that it received confirmation from the NASDAQ Stock Exchange (NASDAQ) that it regained compliance with the $1.00 minimum bid price rule. The Company's common shares maintained a closing bid price of $1.00 per share or greater for the required ten consecutive days, from April 26, 2013 to May 9, 2013. The company continues to make progress on its three main 2013 objectives: Obtaining...
Merritt electrified the crowd with several of her signature tricks and earned 70.24 points to win the title. (PRWEB) May 11, 2013 MonaVie Athlete Raimi Merritt clinched her eighth professional women’s wakeboarding world cup win last weekend at the International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation (IWWF) Wakeboard World Cup in Palembang, Indonesia. Merritt had suffered a defeat at the last World Cup stop in Mandurah, Australia in March, but she roared back with a flawless ride in...
HOUSTON, TX, May 10, 2013 /CNW/ - Northstar Healthcare Inc. (TSX:NHC) today announced its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2013. All dollar amounts are in United States currency unless otherwise stated; percentage calculations are based on the numbers in the financial statements and may not correspond to rounded figures presented in this release. Detailed information relating to the three months ended March 31, 2013 is available in Management's Discussion...
PHILADELPHIA, May 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Quirk Books associate publisher and creative director Jason Rekulak has been promoted to publisher, and vice president Brett Cohen has been promoted to president, effective immediately. Both Rekulak and Cohen have been key members since joining Quirk. During his 13-year tenure, Rekulak has acquired and/or conceived some of the company's most successful books, including the international sensation Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, the #1 New...
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The spectral bat (Vampyrum spectrum) is the only species in the Vampyrum genus. Its other common names include Linnaeus's false vampire bat, the spectral vampire bat, and the false vampire bat. Despite these names, it is not related to the false vampire bats that are found in the Old World bat family. Its range extends from southern Mexico to Peru, from Ecuador to northern and central Brazil, Guyana, Suriname, and the island of Trinidad. The spectral bat can reach an average body length of...
The silver-haired bat (Lasionycteris noctivagans) is the only species in the genus Lasionycteris within the large family of vesper bats. It can be found in the United States, Mexico, Canada, and Bermuda. Also known as silverwings, this bat is the most common in the forests of the United Sates. The bats are almost black in color with dense, silver tipped fur that makes them look “frosted”. At approximately 3.9 inches, this bat is considered medium sized. It can weigh up to .4 ounces. It...
