5 Reasons to Go Vegan

Submitted by Cher Murphy, President of Cher Murphy PR

Tuesday, November 20th, 2012, 5:26pm

Bill Clinton did it. So did Ellen DeGeneres. In fact, millions of people around the nation have taken the pledge to go vegan. November is considered World Vegan Month, and it is a great time to take a look at what veganism is and why so many people are moving toward this lifestyle, which eschews using any animal products.

“Veganism is a diet based on living in peace and harmony with the natural world,” explains Louix Dor Dempriey, a spiritual master who started and leads events through the Louix Dor Dempriey Foundation. “There are many great reasons for being vegan, and people around the country are beginning to take notice, helping to increase the number of those who are either vegan or moving toward a vegan lifestyle.”

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Greenspring Donates 800 Turkeys with Funds Raised from 10th Annual Turkey Trot

Submitted by Jessica McKay, Public Affairs Manager, Erickson Living

Tuesday, November 20th, 2012, 3:34pm

Greenspring Donates 800 Turkeys with Funds Raised from 10th Annual Turkey Trot

On Friday, November 16, Greenspring residents and staff participated in the retirement community’s 10th Annual Turkey Trot, raising money to provide Thanksgiving turkeys to area families in need. Greenspring’s wellness and fitness staff organize the event each year, which continues to grow annually, according to Greenspring’s Wellness Manager, Brad Hibbs.

“So many of the residents recognize that they are fortunate and are willing to help,” said Hibbs. “They are incredibly generous.”

Four Washington, D.C.-area mission organizations are receiving turkeys from Greenspring this year including SOME (So Others Might Eat), Central Union Mission, Gospel Rescue Ministries, and Southeast White House.

Greenspring residents participating in the one-mile Turkey Trot walk

Central Union Mission collecting Greenspring's donation of turkeys.

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“Purple Ribbon” a Symbol of Support for Victims of Domestic Violence

Submitted by Jackie Diaz, Web Producer

Tuesday, November 20th, 2012, 1:42pm

“Purple Ribbon” a Symbol of Support for Victims of Domestic Violence

The Prince George’s County Sheriff’s Office launched its “Purple Ribbon” initiative last week as a way of continuing to drive awareness around the crime of domestic violence and to remind victims that there is support and help available. The purple ribbon is a universal identifier of the fight against domestic violence, and has been adopted internationally as a symbol to raise domestic violence awareness.

The focus of the initiative is a purple ribbon that will be displayed on Sheriff’s marked emergency vehicles with the caption “End Domestic Violence” and the email address to the Office of the Sheriff’s blog page. The easily accessible blog page www.pgsheriff.blogspot.com includes phone numbers for the Domestic Violence Intervention Division (DVID) Special Victim Assistants (SVA) who are available to provide information and resources to victims of domestic violence.

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PHOTOS: Md. Walmart Workers Protest Working Conditions

Submitted by WUSA9 Web Staff

Monday, November 19th, 2012, 8:43pm

LANDOVER HILLS, Md. (WUSA) -- Just days before one of the biggest shopping days of the year retail giant Walmart may have some labor pains.

The United Food and Commercial Workers Union is urging Walmart employees nationwide to walk off the job on Black Friday to protest their working conditions.

9News reporter Andrea McCarren was at the Walmart in Landover Hills where dozens took to the parking lot to express their frustrations.

A Walmart spokesperson says the disgruntled workers represent a very small minority of the workforce and it will be ready for Black Friday shoppers.

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Myra Dorsey Turns Tragedy into a Page Turner

Submitted by Cher Murphy, President of Cher Murphy PR

Monday, November 19th, 2012, 4:20pm

Myra Dorsey Turns Tragedy into a Page Turner

At some point, we all face adversity and challenging times. But what we choose to do with the lessons we learn through them can make a world of difference. For Myra Dorsey, author of the book “Benefit of the Doubt,” she has taken her struggles and turned them into a page-turning book that helps others learn how to change their mindset in order to change their life.

“People are brought up to believe and aspire to many different things, and our lives can take many different directions,” explains Myra Dorsey. “We may get caught in traps of thinking one way when, in order to overcome challenges and live our lives to the fullest, we need to be willing to change the way we think.”

“Benefit of the Doubt” (AuthorHouse, 2012)

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5 Tips for Making Amazing Fall Soups

Submitted by Cher Murphy, President of Cher Murphy PR

Tuesday, November 13th, 2012, 4:47pm

One thing that most people can agree upon is that autumn is the perfect time for soup. Millions of people around the country eat soup in the fall, whether they make it at home or eat it while dining out. Those making soup at home are often in search of the perfect way to make theirs taste every bit as good as those they eat while dining out. With some attention paid to detail, they too can have amazing fall soups.

“People are often intimidated when it comes to making tasty soups, but it’s not nearly as challenging as it may seem,” explains Ryan Fichter, Executive Chef of Thunder Burger. “Great tasting soups are within reach for everyone to make. It may just take a few extra steps to make it happen.”

Here are 5 tips for making amazing fall soups:

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Riderwood Retirement Community Receives American Flag that Flew in Afghanistan During a Veterans Day

Submitted by Mel Tansill on Tuesday, November 13th, 3:23 pm

Riderwood retirement community received an American flag that flew in Afghanistan during a Veterans Day ceremony that honored hundreds of military veterans on Monday.

United States Marine Sgt. Carlos Batenga presented the American flag to Riderwood’s Executive Director Chip Warner, who is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and who served as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy. The American flag will be prominently displayed at Riderwood’s 120-acre campus in Silver Spring, MD, as a tribute to all veterans.

The flag was flown over the headquarters of 8th Engineer Support Battalion (Forward), Camp Leatherneck in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom on July 4, 2012. It is dedicated by the United States Marine Corps to Riderwood in honor of residents who served in the military.

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