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The next round of applications is due by June 3, 2013 at 5 PM. http://www.prlog.org/12144190-mayor-vincent-gray-officially-proclaims-5th-annual-dc-week-for-the-animals-may-25-june-2-2013.htmlThis exciting Washington, DC metro area mayor-proclaimed celebration is designed to lift up and recognize the unique and life-changing role that animals play in the lives of citizens throughout all walks of life. http://www.prlog.org/12131734-make-your-meeting-memorable-and-events-special-with-boardroom-bespoke.htmlBoardroom Bespoke, a leading branding & recognition agency, offers a unique range of promotional products suitable for meetings, special events and brand promotions. http://www.prlog.org/12143526-veteran-architect-and-qtect-founder-dr-nir-buras-offers-tips-on-hiring-architects.htmlWith 30 Years Experience and an Online Architecture and Interior Design Marketplace Launching Soon, the Noted DC Based Architect Gives Insight on Choosing the Right Designer http://www.prlog.org/12142741-may-is-military-appreciation-month-educator-author-donates-50000-books-to-troops-for-teachers.htmlJust in time for Memorial Day and Military Appreciation Month, award-winning teacher and author Dara Feldman has donated her new book The Heart of Education: Bringing Joy, Meaning and Purpose Back to Teaching and Learning to over 50,000 military... http://www.prlog.org/12142897-new-offering-from-metalogix-reveals-surging-level-of-interest-for-sharepoint-2013-and-office-365.htmlMetalogix Reports Unprecedented Demand for the Free Edition of Content Matrix Migration Express as a Risk-Free Way to Evaluate SharePoint 2013 and Office 365 http://www.prlog.org/12142830-author-keith-donaldson-gives-crime-hefty-new-twist-in-death-of-an-intern-thriller.htmlDebut Book in Laura Wolfe Series Presents Suspenseful Murder Mystery Situated in the Nation’s Capital. Plot Twists Keep Readers Guessing “Who Done It” Right Down to the Final Pages. http://www.prlog.org/12142783-mayor-rybak-issues-proclamation-for-minneapolis-mens-health-week-june-10-16-2013.htmlMayor R.T. Rybak issued a proclamation designating the week leading up to and including Father’s Day, as Men’s Health Week in the City of Minneapolis June 10-16, 2013 http://www.prlog.org/12142776-gov-brewer-issues-proclamation-for-arizona-mens-health-week-june-10-16-2013.htmlGovernor Janice K. Brewer issued a proclamation designating the week leading up to and including Father’s Day, as Arizona Men’s Health Week http://www.prlog.org/12142750-savi-political-consulting-opens-new-office-in-romania.htmlWashington, DC political and public affairs firm Savi Political Consulting establishes a presence in Eastern Europe through a subsidiary office in Bucharest. http://www.prlog.org/12142707-sif-fellow-award-presented-in-recognition-of-outstanding-technical-contributions-to-sif-community.htmlThe SIF Association is proud to announce that Xavier Wiechers has been officially awarded the title of SIF Fellow. http://www.prlog.org/12142067-the-cleanse-guru-dr-alejandro-junger-guest-for-the-hour-the-halli-casser-jayne-show.htmlDetox guru to the stars, Dr. Alejandro Junger, Wednesday May 22, 3 pm ET on The Halli Casser-Jayne Show, Talk Radio for Fine Minds. http://www.prlog.org/12140772-world-renowned-bassist-antone-chooky-caldwells-cd-release-at-historic-blues-alley-june-6-2013.htmlWorld Renowned Bassist / Grammy-Nominated Producer Antone “Chooky” Caldwell’s Highly Anticipated CD Release "Subject 2 Change" and LIVE performance at the Historic Blues Alley in Washington, DC - Thursday, June 6, 2013 for 2 shows, 8pm/10pm http://www.prlog.org/12140716-teresa-zalcman-joins-geyergorey-llp.htmlTeresa C. Zalcman, the first Vietnamese-American United States Department of Justice prosecutor, joins GeyerGorey LLP. http://www.prlog.org/12139846-qtect-recruiting-architectural-and-interior-designers-preparing-to-launch.htmlArchitectural/Interior Design Marketplace Prepares to Offer Risk-Free Crowdsourced Design http://www.prlog.org/12140470-boardroom-bespoke-offers-upscale-awards-recognition-programs-for-your-vips.htmlBoardroom Bespoke, the comprehensive branding & recognition agency, offers a range of upscale awards and reorganization programs to celebrate your VIPs. http://www.prlog.org/12139866-jeremy-wallace-elevated-praise-releases-new-single-nominated-for-two-gospel-choice-awards.htmlPreparing for 5th Anniversary & new music video shoot for "Run To You" http://www.prlog.org/12139191-national-police-week-honored-at-real-heroes-wearcom.htmlFrom May 12th to May 18th Real-Heroes-Wear.Com Honors our men and women in uniform. http://www.prlog.org/12138775-executions-blocked-again-by-drug-maker-az-ar-la-mo-mt-oh-affected.htmlArkansas has become the latest state to have its capital punishment laws thwarted by drug companies seeking to prevent their products from being used in lethal injections, but there may be a simple legal alternative http://www.prlog.org/12138395-whistleblower-takes-irs-to-court-alleges-agencys-blind-eye-to-prototype-tax-exempt-tax-frauds.htmlWashington is abuzz with claims the IRS was tough on political tax exempts, but the reality is just the opposite. 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Jackson issued a proclamation designating the week leading up to and including Father’s Day, June 10-16, as Men’s Health Week in the City of Cleveland http://www.prlog.org/12137257-metalogix-launches-content-matrix-migration-express-to-simplify-and-speed-up-sharepoint-migrations.htmlDownload the Free Edition or Purchase Online from Metalogix.com to Rapidly and Cost-Effectively Migrate Content and Files to SharePoint 2013 or Office 365 http://www.prlog.org/12137547-new-ifm-risk-courses-approved-for-garp-credits.htmlThe Institute for Financial Markets (IFM) is making it easier for certified Financial Risk Manager (FRM) and Energy Risk Professional (ERP) to meet their continuing education requirements through risk-relevant courses. http://www.prlog.org/12137524-the-harlem-news-group-launches-crowdfunding-campaign-on-blackcrowdfundingnet.htmlThe Harlem News Group, publisher of the Harlem News, is raising funds to become a more effective resource for the communities they serve. 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We want women to focus on their health http://www.prlog.org/12137288-award-winning-speaker-and-best-selling-author-willie-jolley-to-receive-doctoral-degree-in-ministry.htmlWillie Jolley to Graduate from The California Graduate School of Theology http://www.prlog.org/12137232-if-you-want-to-break-into-pharmaceutical-sales-you-can-do-so-with-cnpr-certificate-by-the-napsrx.htmlCNPR® Certification helps applicants qualify for a pharmaceutical sales interviews and for a sales career in the pharmaceutical industry, one of the most coveted sales job in the industry. http://www.prlog.org/12137164-jpa-health-communications-speaks-at-iprn-annual-meeting.htmlLeading health PR firm shares insights into advocacy relations at conference in Istanbul. http://www.prlog.org/12137097-top-chefs-and-food-trucks-flock-to-vintage-virginia.htmlFestival-goers have opportunity to learn from star chefs and indulge in the D.C. area’s best gourmet food trucks http://www.prlog.org/12136586-progressive-democrats-to-visit-over-200-congressional-offices.htmlProgressive Democrats of America and partners will continue the “Educate Congress” campaign at 50 Congressional Offices on Capitol Hill and 180 District offices plus follow-up calls. Over 150 letters were delivered to offices in March and April. http://www.prlog.org/12136563-showcare-event-solutions-announces-the-launch-of-showconnect-its-business-matchmaking-module.htmlWashington DC – Showcare Event Solutions Inc. is excited to announce the launch of its business matchmaking module, “ShowConnect”, to be unveiled this week for the first time at the Springtime Expo in Washington DC. http://www.prlog.org/12136266-washington-dc-tri-state-area-online-job-fair-to-be-hosted-by-advance-in-june-2013.htmlOn June 5, 2013, ADVANCE is hosting a free online job fair for healthcare professionals in the Washington DC Tri-State Area. http://www.prlog.org/12135699-mbaprojectsearch-proves-mbas-immense-value-to-bootstrapping-start-ups.htmlJust eight months after launch, MBAProjectSearch.com has placed hundreds of talented MBAs with cash-strapped start-ups requiring world-class project and internship assistance. http://www.prlog.org/12135237-most-say-us-is-moving-in-wrong-direction.htmlA new survey from the Media and Public Opinion Research Group found that though optimism is rising, most Americans still think the country is headed in the wrong direction. http://www.prlog.org/12133912-sentrana-announces-model-that-provides-insight-for-expanding-market-share.htmlSentrana's Market Share Expansion model builds a complete picture of customers' baskets to help distributors select items to target for promotion. http://www.prlog.org/12134645-rural-veterans-and-local-nonprofits-receive-housing-aid.htmlAwards Funded by the Housing Assistance Council and The Home Depot Foundation http://www.prlog.org/12134607-tabula-rasa-pop-up-shop-with-lettie-gooch-hello-gorgeous-beauty-event-on-saturday.htmltabula rasa presents its first curated event Mother’s Day weekend, which includes an exclusive shopping and beauty event along with a Lettie Gooch pop-up boutique beginning Friday, May 10, 2013. http://www.prlog.org/12134386-national-health-leaders-gather-to-promote-ongoing-dialogue-on-mens-health.htmlThe Men’s Health Braintrust gathered more than 40 national health leaders on May 3rd in Washington, DC to continue the high-level discussions on how to improve the health and wellbeing of boys, men, and their families. http://www.prlog.org/12132988-untold-stories-of-world-war-ii-the-subject-of-the-halli-casser-jayne-show-talk-radio-for-fine-minds.htmlUntold stories of World War II, the subject of The Halli Casser-Jayne Show, Talk Radio for Fine Minds, Wednesday May 8, 3 pm ET. http://www.prlog.org/12132893-the-production-king-claims-his-throne-with-new-brand-and-website-bbthekingcreative.htmlRenowned Radio Producer Benjamin Burnside Announces His Bold New Direction http://www.prlog.org/12132200-building-movement-for-play-non-profit-organization-kaboom-announces-playful-city-usa-communities.htmlWith research proving play is critical to the overall well-being of children, 217 cities and towns earned recognition from national non-profit KaBOOM! as 2013 Playful City USA communities for their efforts to give children the childhood they deserve by... http://www.prlog.org/12132263-initiative-for-global-development-launches-new-website.htmlWASHINGTON, DC / SEATTLE, WA  –  The Initiative for Global Development (IGD) today formally unveiled its new website in a move that the organization says will improve access to IGD’s innovative programs and better integrate social media. http://www.prlog.org/12132087-jpa-health-communications-hires-hampton-shaddock-in-washington-office.htmlWASHINGTON—JPA Health Communications announced today that Hampton Shaddock will join the Washington, D.C. office as a senior vice president, effective May 13. http://www.prlog.org/12131494-mellifluous-partnership-music-therapy-gives-boost-to-national-documentary.htmlMusic Therapists from around the US join the Terra Rising Records production team to complete feature length film highlighting the power of music to heal and connect communities http://www.prlog.org/12131401-language-access-champions-honored-in-seattle-by-the-national-council-on-interpreting-in-health-care.htmlFour seasoned healthcare professionals will each be recognized as 2013 Language Access Champions at the 7th Annual Membership Meeting of the National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC). http://www.prlog.org/12131732-boardroom-bespoke-offers-fashionable-logo-apparel-for-work-play.htmlBoardroom Bespoke, a Branding & Recognition Agency based in Washington, DC offers upscale fashionable corporate and promotion logo apparel for work and play. http://www.prlog.org/12131376-co-founder-of-ms-magazine-launches-crowdfunding-campaign-on-blackcrowdfundingnet.htmlDorothy Pitman Hughes, co-founder (along with Gloria Steinem) of Ms. Magazine, recently launched a crowdfunding campaign on Blackcrowdfunding.net.