WASHINGTON, July 30, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In September 1968, Congress authorized President Lyndon B. Johnson to proclaim National Hispanic Heritage Week, observed during the week that included Sept. 15 and Sept. 16. The observance was expanded in 1989 by Congress to a month...

COOK COUNTY, Ill., July 30, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- July 30, 2013 A coalition of federal and local law enforcement agencies conducted a sting operation that led to the arrests of 323 would-be sex buyers along with 36 pimps, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced...

2000 Knights and their family members and more than 90 members of the hierarchy to attend SAN ANTONIO, July 30, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Knights of Columbus will open its 131st annual international convention on Tuesday, Aug. 6, at the JW Marriott Hotel in San Antonio,...

Presents check for $50,000 following success of camo pliers promotion CHICAGO, July 30, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today Operation Homefront (http://www.operationhomefront.net) accepted a generous $50,000 donation from Klein Tools (http://www.kleintools.com) to support...

WASHINGTON, 30 de julio de 2013 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- En septiembre de 1968, el Congreso autorizó al presidente Lyndon B. Johnson a que proclamara la Semana Nacional de la Herencia Hispana, la cual se celebró durante la semana que incluyó los...

OTTAWA, July 30, 2013 /CNW/ - The Honourable Dr. Kellie Leitch, Minister of Labour and Minister of Status of Women, highlighted the leadership demonstrated by the Government of Ontario and Ontario Securities Commission to increase women's representation on corporate boards. Minister...

BOGOTÁ, Colômbia, 30 de julho de 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- O Grupo Latin Trade anuncia a nomeação de Andres Bernal, da Sura Asset Management, como "CFO do Ano" da Colômbia. Com esse prêmio, Andres Bernal se junta ao grupo de alguns dos mais proeminentes executivos...

LOS ANGELES, July 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Joseph Gutiz thought baseball would be his ticket out of the ghetto. But when his dreams were dashed, he turned to education. Now, the 43-year-old California resident hopes that through his own publication, he will inspire kids to become writers...

GREEN BAY, Wis., July 31, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Station wagons and boring minivans are a thing of the past for young, active families. S&L Motors is home to some of the coolest, most capable new cars in Green Bay WI that work hard so families can enjoy more time together on and...

HARRISBURG, Pa., July 31, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Pennsylvania youth are invited to participate in the 2013 "Lucky Dog Art Contest," which aims to illustrate why dogs are "man's best friend." The canine-themed art contest is part of "Second Sundays" at the Governor's...

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., July 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Astoria Federal Savings' 14th annual Kids Tools for School collection drive will take place throughout August to help prepare children for the start of the new school year. The program provides local...

MIAMI, 31 de julio de 2013 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Actualmente realizando una gira mundial, el artista creador de discos multi-platino, actor, empresario y padre de cuatro hijos, Carlos Vives impulsa sus mañanas con leche rica en proteína de alta calidad en el...

ANAHEIM, Calif., July 31, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today expressed solidarity with the Sikh community in that state following an apparently bias-motivated attack on a Gurdwara, or Sikh...

ATLANTA, July 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Avion Pharmaceuticals, a specialty pharmaceutical company, recently announced it received recognitions in several categories at the 2013 American Business Awards, also called "The Stevies," held last month at the Fairmont Hotel in Chicago....

LOS ANGELES, July 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Retailers looking for the best value in wholesale clothes for women need look no further. Magic Price is the wholesaler that offers the finest in street fashion online with the highest level of selection, quality, and price. Indeed, with an...

In an unprecedented exhibition, the Asian Art Museum presents masterworks from Korea SAN FRANCISCO, July 31, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- This fall, the Asian Art Museum will present In Grand Style: Celebrations in Korean Art during the Joseon Dynasty, the first major U.S....

NEW YORK, July 31, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Fab Over Fifty (FOF) is one of the fastest growing organizations for women who share common interests, particularly in making the most of their lives as they tackle middle age. The women participating in FOF live by the organization's credo,...

KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine, July 31, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Students enrolled in Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy grant programs during the 2012-2013 academic year have made significant progress, according to an independent evaluation. The report was compiled by Ann Bessell,...

TEL AVIV, Israel and RAMALLAH, Palestine, July 31, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Against the backdrop of renewed negotiations between Israeli and Palestinian officials in Washington, D.C., members of the Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC) and Palestinian Liberation Organization...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., July 31, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Software and web marketing company Empower Network has announced a new sponsorship with the 100,000 Homes Campaign. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130731/MN56472) In 2010, Community Solutions launched the 100,000...

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