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Balfour Beatty Construction’s Hank Mouser Named Safety Professional of the Year
At its annual Awards Night on April 21, 2010, TEXO, the combined chapter of the North/East Texas Chapter of the Associated General Contractors and the Associated Builders and Contractors North Texas, named Balfour Beatty Construction’s Hank Mouser its 2010 Safety Professional of the Year. The... - April 30, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Outskirts Press Announces From Homosexuality to Christ, by Author Dr. Apostle Richard Minter, Jr., D.D.
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published From Homosexuality to Christ: The Freedom from being Gay by Dr. Apostle Richard Minter, Jr., D.D., which is the author's most recent book to date. The 6 x 9 paperback cream in the Agnosticism category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as... - April 29, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Storyteller Eric Wolf to Receive National Oracle Award for Work on the Art of Storytelling Show
Eric Wolf has been selected to receive an Oracle Award for Distinguished National Service to the storytelling community by the National Storytelling Network. - April 28, 2010 - Brother Wolf Storytelling
Marni Battista Joins Therapy in Transition as Dating & Relationship Expert
Therapy in Transition (TITO), which recently put together an Expert Panel to expand its services, has brought Marni Battista on board as the organization’s Dating and Relationship Expert. - April 28, 2010 - Therapy in Transition LLC
Film "51%" Focuses on Equal Rights Issues for Pakistani Women
Set to Release in September, Film is First in 2010 for S&S Films International and First Female CEO Saman Hasnain - April 28, 2010 - WIN Program
Action Party Supports the Morton Grove Community
Members and friends of the Action Party of Morton Grove, in a show of support for Village activities, have been very busy in the last couple of months. The Party has demonstrated their commitment to the community through financially supporting and participating in special events and volunteering to... - April 27, 2010 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Snap Fitness Celebrates Grand Opening in Smithtown, NY on May 1st Starting at 10am
Fast, convenient, affordable health club offers limited-time free-enrollment offer - April 26, 2010 - Snap Fitness of Smithtown, NY
Maimah Karmo Receives Prestigious Congressional Black Caucus Leadership in Advocacy Award
At the 2010 Minority Quality Forum/CBC Health Braintrust Health Disparities Forum Event, Maimah Karmo, President of Tigerlily was Honored for her work impacting Young Women with Breast Cancer. - April 25, 2010 - Tigerlily Foundation
A Survivor of Alcohol and Prison Writes His First Book on How He Conquered His Demons to Achieve a Life of Sobriety and Peace
Still Singing, Somehow will make you laugh, cry or maybe even angry at times. It is about one man’s life as he fights through alcoholism, prison, traveling all around the world, married life and finally peace at the end. It is stranger than fiction; this book will take you beyond your... - April 25, 2010 - Still Singing Somehow
Plain Talk 2010 - Learning from the Past - 40 Yr. Anniversary of the Augusta Race Riot
The author of the Plain Talk series on Race drives the discussion on Race to a different level. How do you take negative events and use them to your advantage? That's what Plain Talk does as he shows how we can move forward and improve our communities by examining the 40 yr. old Race Riot in Augusta, Georgia. - April 25, 2010 - Plain Talk 2010
Moberly Missouri Man Claims the WPTAPL National Champion Title and Wins a $10,000 Seat
Poker players from around the country meet in Orlando Florida to compete for the title of WPTAPL National Champion and to raise money for five different charities. - April 24, 2010 - World Poker Tour Amateur Poker League
Condon and Collana Bring Unique Talents to Broaden Service Offering at Staple Salon, "Corto’s" in Hamburg
After a slew of changes in relocating, management, hiring new staff, and revamped promotional initiatives, Corto’s Salon and Seasons Spa announces a series of innovative product and service additions that are now available to the public. Corto’s has tapped two talented technicians to... - April 23, 2010 - Corto's Salon and Seasons Spa
West Covina Symphony Orchestra Presents - "Beethoven Extravaganza" at 4pm on Sunday April 25, 2010
The West Covina Symphony Orchestra presents a "Beethoven Extravaganza," the 3rd concert of the"Music of the Masters" Series of full orchestra concerts, Sunday April 25, 2010, 4pm in the Haugh Performing Arts Center of Citrus College in Glendora, CA. - April 23, 2010 - West Covina Symphony Orchestra
Mayor Ron Loveridge One of 13 Community Leaders to be Honored at NAACP’s 60th Annual Freedom Fund Awards & Scholarship Dinner
NAACP Riverside Branch will honor 13 great community leaders including City of Riverside's Mayor Ron Loveridge. - April 23, 2010 - NAACP-Riverside Branch
AshBritt Environmental Rolls Into Tallahassee to Support Lauren's Kids' "Walk in My Shoes" During Sexual Assault Awareness Month
AshBritt Environmental is taking a stance for Sexual Assault Awareness Month by supporting Lauren’s Kids’ “Walk in My Shoes,” a peaceful march to encourage support and passage of all pending legislation that will protect children from sexual assault. Lauren Book-Lim,... - April 23, 2010 - AshBritt Environmental
FaceofFertility.com to Give Free Micro-IVF to Member with the Most Compassionate Story in Trying to Conceive Forum
Face of Fertility, the new revolutionary forum created by Dan Kreiner, the son of Dr. David Kreiner, world renowned infertility specialist trained out of the Jones Institute by Howard and Georgeanna Seegar Jones. In addition to achieving the first successful IVF, cryopreserved, and donor egg pregnancies on Long Island, Dr. Kreiner and the East Coast Fertility team have focused on offering the most successful IVF with the lowest risk. - April 22, 2010 - Face Of Fertility
Teres McClen Takes Eco-Luxury to the Derby
The McClen Fashion Group—an innovative, luxury, fine-living brand heightening awareness through ethical practices, procedures, products and services with the lowest impact to the environment—will join noted celebrities, athletes and community leaders at Ferdinand’s Ball to help... - April 22, 2010 - McClen Group
Cinco de Mayo in the West End
Saturday, May 1, 2010 is Fiesta time in Dallas’ West End. The West End comes to life with ballet folklorico dancers, mariachi bands and piñata parties for a free admission street festival. Bud Light Main Stage featuring headliner CHICKENFOOT Live Virtual Tour, rocks all day with Dallas bands playing oldies & country to Latin and Christian Rock. Radio Disney hosts the family fun with games, prizes, and music for kids. The event benefits West End Charities (www.westendcharities.com). - April 22, 2010 - EnterAction Events
HomeownersInsurance.org's Danger Zones - Worldwide Deaths from Natural Disasters (Infographic)
HomeownersInsurance.org has released an infographic displaying the past 30 years of worldwide deaths from natural disasters, sorted by continent. - April 22, 2010 - Homeowners Insurance
McCall's Bros. in Victoria, BC Will be Broadening Community Reach - New Westshore Location
McCall Bros. Funeral Director Ltd & Cremation Services in Victoria BC have opened a new location to better serve the Greater Victoria community. - April 22, 2010 - McCall's
Next BESI Training Seminar for Defective Drywall in Coral Springs, Florida
It’s good to know that if your home was remediated under this protocol that it would not require additional work in order to meet the latest CPSC/HUD interim guidance or to be aligned with the court’s (MDL No. 2047) ruling. - April 21, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
PsychTests Releases Results of a Gender Roles Study: Some Old Ways Die Hard
PsychTests AIM Inc., one of the web's foremost source of personality assessments, released their Gender Roles Test in February 2010, with a separate version for men and women. According to their statistical results, while people are slowly adopting more modern views as to men and women's place in... - April 21, 2010 - PsychTests AIM Inc.
Liles Parker PLLC, Attorneys and Counselors at Law, Announces the Appointment of Leonard V. Schneider IV, Esq. As Partner of the Firm
Liles Parker PLLC, a boutique firm with offices in Washington, DC, San Antonio, TX and Houston, TX, is pleased to announce that Leonard V. Schneider IV, Esq. has joined as a Partner of the Firm. With a solid litigation and administrative background, Mr. Schneider will be working out of the Firm's Houston office. - April 21, 2010 - Liles Parker, PLLC
Malhotra Center for Plastic Surgery Announces Its New 48-Hour Quick Recovery Breast Augmentation Technique
An ideal breast augmentation procedure is one that is yields natural results yet requires minimal recovery time. Plastic surgery patients in Michigan can now undergo breast augmentation surgery and return to simple activities within 48 hours through the use of specific surgical techniques and careful medical management. - April 21, 2010 - malhotra center for plastic surgery
The 99th Match is Awarded Apex Reviews’ Highest Five Star Rating for Its Compelling Narrative and Relevance to Wrestling Today’s Challenges
Apex Reviews awarded The 99th Match its highest five star rating while its author recently met with more than fourteen hundred students at Brentwood High School where the story takes place to discuss career topics and wrestling with real life. - April 19, 2010 - Celestine Publishing, LLC
Naturopathic Treatment Can be Safely Combined with TMS for Treatment of Depression
Psychiatrist practicing at South Shore Neuropsychiatric Center located in Hewlett, Long Island, New York, offers TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) treatment of Depression, which can be successfully combined with naturopathic remedies prescribed by naturopathic practitioners. Patients no longer are forced to choose between Naturopathic and Allopathic treatment. - April 18, 2010 - South Shore Neuropsychiatric
Andy Scott - CD Release "Hope"
Hope is the follow-up to Andy Scott's critically acclaimed Don't Tempt Fate, and its 10 songs-an intoxicating emotional wallop, are written and produced by the New York-based artist. Hope refines that album's take on Andy's sophisticated blues-tinged, after-hours vocal jazz, he's gone even... - April 18, 2010 - Andy Scott
Wood Fiber Price Trends Were Mixed in the US in the 1Q/2010; Up in the South and the Lake States, But Falling in the Northwest, Reports NAWFR
Wood fiber costs rose in the US South and in the Lake States during the 1Q because of improved pulp markets and a tight wood fiber supply. In Northwestern US, the picture was different, with reduced production of pulp and paper resulting in declining fiber consumption and lower prices for both wood chips and pulplogs, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. - April 17, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
PARSA Community Foundation Announces Grants to 21 Nonprofits Benefiting Iranian Diaspora
A total of $200,000 is granted to 21 nonprofit organizations focused on Iranian Culture, Leadership Development and Civic Engagement. - April 16, 2010 - PARSA Community Foundation
PsychTests Releases Results of a New Study: Astrology and Psychology - A Match Made in the Heavens?
After launching "What is your astrology personality?" (http://testyourself.psychtests.com/testid/2299) in December 2009, a personality profile based on the zodiac, PsychTests attempted to uncover whether there are any links between people's psychological make-up and their astrological... - April 15, 2010 - PsychTests AIM Inc.
Determined Investment Company Plans to Make West End of Atlanta a Desirable Intown Location for Home Buyers and Local Businesses
The company Sterling Property Holdings, Inc (SPH, Inc.) is truly determined to turn things around in West End Atlanta. The Marietta based real estate investment company headed by CEO Lionel Sterling has large aspirations of changing the appeal of Atlanta's intown West End. "The West End of... - April 14, 2010 - Sterling Property Holdings, Inc.
Global Lumber Markets Improved in Late 2009 with Prices Moving Upward in North America and the Nordic Countries, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
Softwood lumber prices were up in both North America and Europe in the 4Q, but it was more the result of lower inventory levels and reduced production rather than an increase in demand, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. The hot market for lumber last year was China, which increased imports by 75% thereby passing Japan as the largest importer in Asia. - April 13, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
Orange County Wing Chun Kung Fu School Opens
The Dragon Institute puts the Chinese martial arts system of Wing Chun Kung Fu on the map in Orange County, California. As Orange County's first facility dedicated to the art of Wing Chun Kung Fu, The Dragon Institute will teach the same martial arts system to studied by legendary martial arts actor Bruce Lee. - April 13, 2010 - The Dragon Institute
Royce Reed Star of VH1 Basketball Wives
Royce Reed Star of The New Show Basketball Wives Airs Every Sunday On VH1 Royce Reed to star in Basketball Wives on VH1. She is an accomplished gymnast, actress, model, and dancer. Royce holds a Degree in Theatre Education and Humanities from Florida A&M University. She has traveled and... - April 12, 2010 - Royce Reed
Partner Up to Learn a New Language at ExchangeALangauge.com - Learn for Free and Make a Friend
ExchangeALanguage.com is a social networking site to exchange languages either online or in-person. The site brings cultures together and helps improve language learning. - April 12, 2010 - Exchange A Language
IIMSAM Goodwill Ambassador and Director of Its ME Office Honored with Most Influential Person of the Year
In a very prestigious acclamation for his humanitarian work Dr. Naseer Homoud Goodwill Ambassador and Director of Middle East office for the Intergovernmental Institution for the use of Micro-algae Spirulina against Malnutrition (IIMSAM) was felicitated as Most Influential Person of the Year Award-2009 in Jordan. - April 11, 2010 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
HairMax LaserComb Expands Its Market Leadership with Introduction of Four New Models
Four newly designed HairMax LaserComb® models from Lexington Int’l allow for cordless operation. The devices feature a sleek new, user friendly, ergonomic design for use anywhere, at any time. The devices have the same proven efficacy of the original design. - April 10, 2010 - Lexington International, LLC
Hunting Helps Wounded Heroes Heal
For many seriously injured military veterans, sports and outdoor activities have been shown to be effective in helping them rebuild confidence and focus on their abilities to achieve. For that reason, in mid-March, Balfour Beatty Construction’s Dallas/Fort Worth division hosted a week-long pig hunt for wounded veterans at their hunting lease in Richland Springs, Texas. - April 08, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Macular Degeneration Foundation Reports on Little Known Syndrome that Produces Strange Halluncinations in People with Good Mental Health
93 year old woman with Macular Degeneration sees "Grayhaired Bearded Lady" - April 07, 2010 - Macular Degeneration Foundation
Tale of Two Americas: Rental Rates Infographics
RentersInsurance.org has developed a two part infographic that displays the highest and lowest rent areas in the United States. - April 07, 2010 - Renters Insurance
GreaterGood Network Releases Touch To Give™ iPhone app
GreaterGood Network, home of the world’s oldest “Click to Give” websites, released a new iPhone app in April to allow users to Touch To Give™. Users can make a daily tap on the app’s icons to make a donation to provide hunger relief, fund breast cancer research, and... - April 07, 2010 - GreaterGood
First Pakistani Woman CEO Aims to Start a Peaceful Revolution with Her Films
Saman Hasnain Heads Up Fast Growing International Film Company with the Release of 10 Films in 2010. - April 06, 2010 - WIN Program
Former U.S. No. 1 Cliff Richey Launches New Book "Acing Depression" in Houston
Book Published by New Chapter Press as a First-Hand Account of Living with and Recovering from Depression - April 06, 2010 - New Chapter Press
New Book on Teen Depression: "Save the Teens: Preventing Suicide, Depression and Addiction"
“Save the Teens: Preventing suicide, depression and addiction” written by Carolyn C. Zahnow, gives help and hope for those whose lives are touched by teens by providing the signs of depression and substance abuse – all in an effort to prevent the loss of life by suicide. - April 05, 2010 - Carolyn C. Zahnow, author
Sugar Flower Bakery Offers a Fresh-Baked Gift Idea for Mother's Day
Sugar Flower Bakery Delivers Homestyle, All-Natural Cookies Anywhere in the U.S. - April 05, 2010 - Sugar Flower Bakery
Dental Office in Fairfield, CT Now Accepts Husky for Children
Dr. Mariana Conant a Fairfield Connecticut Dentist is now accepting State of Connecticut - Children Husky program at her office. - April 04, 2010 - Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in Fairfield
TIAS ARMS 9th Annual Benefit for Children Affected by HIV/AIDS
"Do all you can with what you have, in the time you have, in the place you are." Nkosi Johnson, 12 year old South African Aids Victim 1989-2001. Tias Arms, a non-profit, non-denominational organization founded by local Hoag Hospital nurse, Joanne Baker, is holding its 9th annual fundraising benefit, Sunday April 18th from noon to 4:00 pm, at Chapman University, Beckman Hall 404, Orange, California. the highlight of the event will be the auctioning of a "Dr. McDreamy" eligible bachelor. - April 02, 2010 - Tias Arms
Just in Time for Easter, Cantcha, Inc. Launches iMissal on Google Android Market
Android users can now download the same great application used by thousands of iPhone and iPod Touch users. - April 01, 2010 - Cantcha, Inc.
comCables Wine Tasting Benefit is a Tremendous Success
Denver-based comCables sponsored the Here’s Life Inner City - Denver (HLIC-Denver) Wine Tasting & Silent Auction Benefit for the 6th consecutive year. The HLIC-Denver Wine Tasting Benefit was held at the Tivoli in Denver on the evening of March 27, 2010. The event, attended by 115 wine... - April 01, 2010 - comCables
The Pajama Company Takes the Stage at Pre-Oscar Celebrity Gift Suite
Celebrities enjoy pajamas from popular online sleepwear retailer - March 31, 2010 - The Pajama Company