Social and Consumer Press Releases

Shop with Purpose at Goodwill

Goodwill Industries of Southern New Jersey and Philadelphia invites the community to embrace a meaningful approach to shopping and donating, where every item exchanged has the power to transform lives. Through the simple acts of donating gently used items or choosing to shop at Goodwill, individuals contribute significantly to a cycle of positive impact that extends far beyond a standard transaction.

Florida Beach Vow Renewals, Eloping in Florida & Destination Weddings and Receptions with Stylish Florida Beach Wedding Packages

Planning a Florida beach wedding or beach vow renewal is simplified when couples look to professional wedding planners who offer a range of packages. This can also be a good way to keep track of costs when trying to stay within a fixed budget. Unlike some other wedding planners who offer Florida beach wedding packages that cannot be customized, all of the packages from Suncoast Weddings can be tailored, allowing couples to create a unique experience rather than following a cookie-cutter runbook. Suncoast Weddings are premier wedding planners based on the west coast of Florida, based in Treasure Island. Popular local locations for beach weddings include St Pete Beach, Clearwater, Pass-a-Grille, and Madeira Beach. Indian Rocks Beach, Fort de Soto, and Treasure Island. Weddings can also be planned in a park setting, gardens, or local venues like yacht clubs. Offering inspiration for couples looking to say "I Do" or "we still do" in the sunshine state, a representative from Suncoast Weddings states: "Beach weddings are already non-traditional, so think outside the box when it comes to what is expected. It is your big day, so really the choices are endless. If the temperature is likely to be hot, that's another reason to consider a shorter dress. Many couples choose music for parts of their ceremony, and a tea-length dress may be easier to dance in. Certainly, if you plan on going into the surf, then a shorter hemline will help you in the waves and will protect the dress from the salty water. Don't be afraid to choose a gown that isn't the traditional ivory or white … although it is more common in vow renewals to wear a colorful gown, there are no rules for your beach wedding. There aren't many days that are veil-wearing days – so in our opinion, they are a stunning accessory on a magical day. There are so many photo opportunities and often they make the big day's outfit shift from great to sensational. If you are worried about the breeze, then consider the length of the veil and look into veil weights which are cheap to buy and will give a more predictable experience. Veil weights can be decorative as well as functional, adding an extra dimension to the bridal outfit. Florida beach wedding packages may be the starting point for couples looking to plan, but the dress is always going to be high on the 'to do' list. When planning a beach wedding, the lightweight fabric may not only be more comfortable, but it could add some natural movement as the breeze blows in from the Gulf of Mexico, making for whimsical and magical beach wedding snaps. An added bonus if you are having a destination wedding is that lightweight wedding dresses are easier to pack and less bulky." From a small and intimate elopement ceremony with just two people, to a grand and lavish beach wedding event, the team at Suncoast Weddings have the expertise and local contacts to make dreams come true.

Novel Kickstarter Campaign to Bring Kimono to New York Fashion Week for Saving Artisans

LogoKimono artisans and art of kimono creation is on the verge of a crisis because of reduction of kimono market, aging of artisans, and lack of their successors in Japan. For expanding kimono markets to the world, kimono artisans stand out from their workshops and plan to show their kimono outfits on stage at New York Fashion Week in February 2016, produced by a kimono fashion stylist, Hiromi Asai. This project is organized by two non-profit organizations, Kimono Hiro Inc. and Kimono Artisan Kyoto, in US and Japan, respectively. For this project, Kickstarter campaign is ongoing to raise crowdfunding over $50,000 for 50 days until July 31.

Harlem Pride 2015 Celebrated "Justice for All" in the Wake of Marriage Equality

LogoIt has been an exciting and historic week leading into the 6th Annual Harlem Pride Celebrations themed "Justice for All, The Movement Continues." Thousands of Same Gender Loving / Lesbian, Gay, Bi Sexual, and Transgender (SGL/LGBT) revelers, family and friends visited uptown Manhattan for a week of festivities heralding the marriage equality win and the great strides gained by the SGL/LGBT community within the United States.

Elope to Gatlinburg Celebrates Marriage Equality by Welcoming Same Sex Marriages in Tennessee

Gatlinburg is the most popular location for elopements outside Las Vegas. However, unlike Vegas, Gatlinburg offers authenticity and stunning natural beauty with the gorgeous Smoky Mountains as the backdrop. Elope to Gatlinburg is a company that specializes in organizing full wedding packages for those who wish for a stress-free wedding day, for couples with up to forty guests. Same sex marriage has just been legalized nationwide by the Supreme Court of the United States, and Elope to Gatlinburg is inviting couples of all orientations to celebrate by getting married in one of several picturesque locations.

Get My Vet a Job Announces a Veterans Job Fair in Arizona

LogoGetMyVetaJobEvent.com - Get My Vet a Job announces a unique and innovative career fair for Veterans, transitioning military members, spouses, and family members. The Get My Vet a Job career fair, sponsored by Intel, will be a true hiring event. A single day of networking and employment that will be unlike any other.

Changes to Tax Code Following Supreme Court Same-Sex Marriage Decision

On Friday, the Supreme Court of the United States issued an epic 5-4 decision in Obergefell v. Hodges. The opinion of the court was that it is the legal duty of all states to issue a marriage license to a couple (of legal age) wishing to obtain one, regardless of gender and sexual orientation. The decision, in other words, made same-sex marriage legal on a federal level; states will no longer be able to deny same-sex couples the right to marry – if they do, they'll be in violation of federal law.

Obtaining Citizenship at Lowest Level Since 2002: Garth Coates Reflect

Recent official data analysed by Oxford University has shown that the number of foreigners obtaining British Citizenship is at its lowest level since 2002, a significant fall. Just below 126,000 foreign nationals were awarded citizenship in 2012, signifying a fall of 40% year on year. This means that fewer foreign nationals have been entitled to a foreign passport.

Texas Resists Supreme Court Ruling on Gay Marriage

LogoIn a historic case decision, the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 on Friday, June 26, 2015 that it is the legal right of all Americans—regardless of gender, race, or sexual orientation—to seek a marriage license from the state in which they live. While the Supreme Court's decision has been hailed by many as a long-awaited triumph for civil rights, many others—including some lawmakers in Texas—believe that the decision is a violation of states' rights.

Mystery Shopping: How It Really Works, and How to Spot a Scammer Before It's Too Late

It seems too good to be true. Cash a check, complete a couple of simple "mystery shops," wire some of the proceeds from the check to someone else, and pocket hundreds of dollars for a few hours of work. Rinse and repeat and make up to $2000 a week.

Elena Buchkovsky Challenges New York Design

Elena Buchkovsky has worked as an interior designer for many years, helping families and businesses alike to differentiate themselves from the crowd, design-wise. For many years, she has lead the way for distinctive interior design with her American-European outlook.

UK Charity Recognised in '5' Cannes Lions Awards with a Truly Inspiring Story

LogoA UK charity, 'Water for Africa' in conjunction with Ogilvy &Mather, Paris was been awarded 5 CANNES Lions, including two 'Gold's', at the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity 2015. They took home two GOLD's, one Silver and two Bronze for their amazing campaign, 'The Marathon Walker' with Water for Africa, which saw a woman from Gambia symbolically take part in the 42km Paris Marathon with 20kg of water on her head – a distance women walk in Africa every day to fetch water for their families.

Child Victims of Sex Trafficking Are Being Exploited in America's Hotels

LogoSex trafficking victims - including children - are often bought and sold in hotel rooms and exploited in prostitution, ranging from budget properties to luxury resorts. Service providers and law enforcement agencies report that nearly all victims they come in contact with have been exploited in hotels. A trafficker may run their business out of a hotel room, putting employees in a unique position to identify victims and alert authorities. From checkin to checkout there are a number of indicators victims and traffickers exhibit during the time they are on a hotel property.

Taable Note Launches New Version of Social Media Platform

Taable Note is proud to announce the release of a new website version of Taable Note, an innovative social media news magazine employing state-aware technology for exploring and reading worldwide news.

Leon Jay Tackles the Freedom Myth and How It Affects Entrepreneurs in Thought-Provoking Video

Leon Jay, author of Create, Automate, Accelerate, uploaded a new YouTube video to his channel (bit.ly/1C3IOjE) titled 'The Freedom Myth' (bit.ly/1HvhnRV) to discuss a vital element of entrepreneurial thinking. In 'The Freedom Myth', Jay addresses the general opinion on the idea of freedom, and explains how having the wrong perception of it can be detrimental to an individual's success.

Latest New Platform: Astonished Faces After Experiencing dailygeonews.com

Recently it has been reported that famous geo news channel's new being published on Daliygeonews.com. Sources illustrate that it is one of the reliable source and gaining mass traffic from internet media. According to the sources website is originated from Pakistan and is delivering the best news from Geo news. According to general view, daily geo news is considered to be an essential source which has got a great accessibility and people can easily check the required information. It has been told that news is an important part of the country and every person wants to be updated on daily basis.

Sheltered by Grace Investigates How Shelters Can Make a Difference

Sheltered by Grace, an Australian charity in Logan, Brisbane that has been established to counter homelessness by transforming lives through their full case management program, is doing their part by spreading awareness about the increase of homelessness in Australia, drawing attention to the benefits of shelters such as theirs in Logan and motivating people to help out to counter the serious problem. Recently the SBG blog featured a new article regarding the benefits of a homeless shelter and how they can truly make a difference.

The Wait Is Over - The Ultimate Bikini Championships Take over Drai's Beachclub

The party is set to continue as The Ultimate Bikini Championships (UBC) kicks off it's opening weekend at Drai's Beachclub atop The Cromwell this Sunday, July 5th. The UBC isn't just the first bikini competition to be held at this 65,000 square foot rooftop hotspot, it's also the highest paying bikini competition in the history of Las Vegas.

Tips to Get Ahead as a Professional

LogoBetween 2004-2014 The average student loan balance increased by 74%. Thanks to the ease of obtaining loans, there are more young people pursuing a college education than ever before.

Startup Goes Viral After Offering Free Stay in Bangkok

With its centuries-old-temples, modern nightlife and restaurants, and incredible food, Bangkok is the most popular city for tourist in the entire world, beating out perennial favorites like London and Paris. The Thai capital is expecting 16.8 million international arrivals this year, according to the Global Destination Cities Index forecast.

LeanNews Launched to Give a Daily Dose of Must-Have Trending Tech Info

LogoIn the information age when "yesterday's news" happened one minute ago a new platform keeps its' members in the know. Founded in 2015 by entrepreneurs Harrison Young and Edward Yu, LeanNews is the smart way to be informed on the skinny. With brief blurs about trending tech news, the platform churns out morning newsletters Monday through Friday. They summarize who did what the day before via a slimmed down conglomeration of industry headlines. Morphed into one easily readable source, LeanNews is sent to inboxes making the 411 on tech news simpler than ever.

The Expert Offering the Proven Secret of Earning by Taking Paid Surveys

There may be many people who may like to earn by taking surveys. They may want to make a little extra money for bills or they may be looking for a career change. For these people, here is an exciting news. Jason White, who is known online as the "king of paid surveys" has come forward to show how these people can take a 45 minute survey and earn $500.

Health Men Libido Publishes New Information on Groundbreaking Treatments for Andropause

Testosterone levels are declining. Many theories exist as to why, but as generations go by, men are being born with lower starting levels of testosterone, and their levels of the hormone are falling earlier and more dramatically than ever before. As such, there is an increasing need for ways to mediate this problem on behalf of sufferers, as low testosterone not only affects the body and mind, but comes with serious health risks. HealthMenLibido.com is a website dedicated to helping people increase their testosterone, and has discovered a new, herbal means by which to increase levels naturally.

July Contest Offers Bill Beazley Homeowners the Chance to Win $500

LogoBill Beazley Homes has been building quality homes in the Augusta, Georgia and Aiken, South Carolina metros for more than 30 years. With an A+ Better Business Bureau rating, the company is known for delivering a superior customer experience from the first home tour and beyond the sale to support the 10-year structural warranty.

Shimply Releases Monsoon Fashion Collections

Shimply.com, a popular online destination for authentic Indian products, has launched Monsoon collection of ethnic products. Shimply's goal is to enable millions of users across India to think beyond raincoats and umbrellas during this monsoon and visualize the utility of traditional apparels built by artisans of India in creative ways. India – a country of many seasons requires users to wear different type of clothing every season and Shimply's seller and artisan community is enabling users to explore Indian made apparels in an improved online shopping experience.

Alligator Attacks Horse in Pastureland Near Tampa-St. Petersburg

Equine sustaining bite to leg is latest among growing number of gator-linked incidents in Florida.

Solar Energy for Rural Communities in Nigeria

LogoIn June 2015, Touch of Light, a non-profit organization in Nigeria took the giant step to launch an Indiegogo campaign to help develop the rural communities in Nigeria. The company is providing Solar Electricity a safe and clean alternative energy that helps to reduce the over dependence of the poor people in the rural areas on kerosene and gas. This will go a long way to reduce poverty and eradicate diseases among rural dwellers in Nigeria, the giant of Africa.