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Phoenix VA Veterans Day Parade Set for November 11, 2010
The Phoenix VA Health Care System will recognize and honor Maricopa County Veterans with its 14th annual VA Veterans Day Parade. With nearly 100 entries, helium balloons, marching bands, Veterans Service Organizations, floats and more this is a fun filled family event you won't want to miss. Join them on Veterans Day, November 11 at 11 a.m. N on 7th Street at Montecito, W on Camelback and N on Central Avenue. - November 08, 2010 - Phoenix VA Health Care System
Washington Chiefs Fundraising Campaign -- If You Donate a Dollar, You Can Produce a Scholar--Put Kids 1st
Put-Kids_1st the Washington Chiefs Organization Fundraising Campaign -- If You Donate a Dollar, You Can Produce a Scholar--Put Kids 1st - November 07, 2010 - Washington Chiefs Inc.
Compassion 2010 Fundraiser
Family Event to Benefit Three Non Profits in Need Compassion 2010 will host a family event with live music from local bands, activities for children, food, raffles and prizes throughout the day, silent auction and vendors. This first annual effort to raise funds for three faith-based Non Profits will take place at the Monastery, in Mesa on Sunday, November 14, 2010 from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. - November 04, 2010 - Compassion 2010 Fundraiser
Join Author Robert Stanek and His Fifteen Year Dream of Bugville as He Takes Readers to Camp with Buster and Friends in His 20th Bugville Critters Picture Book
Robert Stanek’s 20th Bugville tale is coming to print for the first time officially on November 4, 2010. Join Robert as he tells about his own stays at Camp Timber-Lee. Robert Stanek quietly worked on the Bugville Critters for 15 years, satisfied with only the gleeful cheers, laughs and giggles of his children who delighted to hear his tales of Bugville and a little bug called Buster. As his children got older, they urged him to get the books published so other children could enjoy them. - November 04, 2010 - RP Books & Audio - Reagent Press
Youth on Bullying: Major Study Examines What Students Say Works Effectively and What Does Not
For the first time, a major research effort explores bullying prevention efforts through the experience of students themselves. This study, believed to be the first of its kind, asks youth directly about their experiences with bullying and, more importantly, what they believe effectively prevents it. The researchers will present their findings at the 7th Annual Conference of the International Bullying Prevention Association in Seattle November 15-17. - November 04, 2010 - International Bullying Prevention Association
Tigerlily Foundation Hosts Annual Young Women’s Breast Health Day on the Hill
On November 17, 2010, Tigerlily Foundation will hold its annual Young Women’s Breast Health Day on the Hill. Held on Capitol Hill, this event will bring to the forefront issues that affect young women’s breast health. - November 03, 2010 - Tigerlily Foundation
International Association for Life Quality Reshapes Industry to Create New Opportunities for Fulfilling Lives for Persons with Learning and Developmental Disabilities
IALQ Offers Special Needs Life Quality Plans, Special Needs Life Quality Coaching™ Classes, Research and Membership Opportunities to Shift the Focus to Life Quality throughout the Lifespan - November 02, 2010 - International Association for Life Quality
Eagerly Awaited Novel by William Hearth Ponders Secret Alchemy of Mary Magdalene
William Hearth’s Much Anticipated Novel Debuts This Spring (2011) Historical romance inferring scandalous romantic links between Mary Magdalene and Judas Iscariot, heralds arrival of Volume II in William Hearth’s series of fearless historical scholarship. Did their lives represent defiance of rabbinical law? - November 02, 2010 - DAKINI Publications & Booksellers
A New Generation of Portable Electronic Magnifiers Means Independence for the Visually Impaired
Enhanced Vision Introduces "Transformer USB" – An Intuitive Magnifying Solution with Laptop USB Connectivity. - November 02, 2010 - Enhanced Vision
Rinox Products Help to Beautify a September 11 Memorial for Fallen Firefighters
Rinox products help to create a beautiful and lasting memorial at Huntington Manor Fire Department in New York, in honor of the fallen firefighters/ heroes of September 11. - November 02, 2010 - Rinox
Trupanion Reminds Pet Owners of Thanksgiving Dangers
With Thanksgiving less than a month away, Trupanion reminds pet owners of some of the dangers that affect dogs and cats during this holiday. - November 01, 2010 - Trupanion
Join Author Robert Stanek as He Talks About the Inspiration Behind Visit the Library, His 18th Bugville Critters Book
Robert Stanek’s 18th Bugville tale was published for the first time officially on October 28, 2010. Robert Stanek quietly worked on the Bugville Critters for 15 years, satisfied with only the gleeful cheers, laughs and giggles of his children who delighted to hear his tales of Bugville and a little bug called Buster. As his children got older, they urged him to get the books published so other children could enjoy them as much as they did, and that’s what he set out to do in 2004. - October 31, 2010 - RP Books & Audio - Reagent Press
The "Spotlight" Program Sheds Light on the Impact of Art Exhibitions with Its Educational Program
The cultural importance of art and its place in our history is detailed in “Spotlight’s” comprehensive interstitial segments for Public Television. - October 29, 2010 - Spotlight
"Healthwise" to Provide Content on Cataract Solutions
“HealthWise” will take a look at cataract solutions in this season’s program. - October 29, 2010 - Healthwise
"Spotlight" Takes a Look at American Resolve Created by the Current Recession
“Spotlight” to showcase the people and ideas helping to inspire economic progress. - October 29, 2010 - Spotlight
Cape Spirit Just Launched Their Cape Town and South Africa Car Rental Summer Special
Capespirit.com, one of South Africa's favorite car rental websites, has just launched their summer special, and had a record number of car rental bookings for Cape Town and Johannesburg in the last few days. South Africa is the 25th largest country in the world with an extensive coastline and... - October 28, 2010 - Cape Spirit South Africa Car Rental
"Steadfast Christian" by Patrick Dillon Has Won First Place by Category in the "Best Books 2010" Awards
The award winning Book, Steadfast Christian - A Higher Call To Faith, Family, And Hope, by Patrick Dillon, has won first place honors for the category Religion: Christian Inspirational. Check it out at www.steadfastchristian.com. - October 28, 2010 - Steadfast Christian, LLC
Linda Blair of "The Exocist" & Helen Darras (SyFy Channel) Join with Other Hollywood Celebrities for Halloween at Chiller Theatre in Parsippany, NJ Oct. 29-31, 2010
Linda Blair, Hollywood's own Queen from the Scariest Movie of All Time, "The Exorcist" and her friend Helen Darras from (Universal Studios TV) SyFy Channel's newest fall 2010 show "Hollywood Treasure," will both be appearing this Halloween Weekend at Chiller Theatre in Parsippany, NJ. Linda Blair will be representing the charity she champions, the Linda Blair WorldHeart Foundation. - October 27, 2010 - Incorporate That Incorporated c/o Helen Darras
TEDxSF Explores The Edge of What We Know; Iconic Event Happens on November 16 at the California Academy of Sciences , Ozomatali After Party @ The Red Devil Lounge
TEDxSF IV will feature speakers and entertainers exploring "The Edge of What We Know." This limited seating, ticketed event begins at 4:00 p.m. (PST) on Tuesday, November 16 at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. TEDxSF will also provide a free live web stream at www.tedxsf.org and twitter feeds using #TEDxSF. The Ozomatali After Party will be at the Red Devil Lounge. - October 26, 2010 - TEDxSF
AIEF Collaborates with NSPA in Support of Students
American Indian Education Foundation (AIEF) helps National Scholarship Providers Association (NSPA) ensure student access and success. - October 26, 2010 - National Relief Charities
Edmonton Philanthropist Jesse Willms to Donate Hundreds of Toys to Needy Children for Christmas
Jesse Willms announces his charity initiative for the Christmas season. This includes giving hundreds of toys to children who are less fortunate at Christmas time. - October 26, 2010 - Jesse Willms
Health Resources Announces the Launch of New Immune-Balancing Formula
In the wake of the upcoming fall and winter season, Health Resources announces the release of its most effective supplement formula to help maintain a healthy immune system all year-round. - October 25, 2010 - Health Resources
IIMSAM Middle East Office Observed United Nations Day
IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud message on United Nations Day. Dr. Naseer Homoud calls upon the Member States to empower the UN enabling it to achieve the Millennium Development Goals by half 2015. - October 25, 2010 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
President of the National Chamber of Electronics in Mexico Shares His Opinion About Innovation in Latin America
In the September issue, LBR presents the concepts of innovation in Latin America according to many studies. - October 20, 2010 - WDM Group
Expert, Mercedes Konin, Shares Points of View About Corporate Social Responsibility in This Month’s Issue of Latino Business Review
In the October Issue of Latino Business Review, learn about the progress in social responsibility in Latin America and find out why in the past 15 years, CSR has gained importance in the global climate. - October 20, 2010 - WDM Group
Experts in Venture Capital Expose the Reality of the Economy in Latin America
Latino Business Review –This important issue explores the commonly known but rarely understood world of Venture Capital. Learn step by step its important influence on new companies with high growth potential. Latino Business Review presents the results of a recent survey conducted by The... - October 19, 2010 - WDM Group
Cesar Zamorano and Jesus Holes Explain the Use of Social Media and Corporate Image
The October edition of Latino Business Review - LBR-, approaches the matter of the social webs and how Latin American companies are using this electronic interaction more and more. This article highlights the advantages social media offers to the audience of the company, Latino Business Review... - October 19, 2010 - WDM Group
Rescue Capital Launches New Website
Specialty finance firm, Rescue Capital, has launched a new English-language version of their website this week. The site, www.rescuecapital.com was designed to provide potential and current customers with content to help them achieve their financial goals. In addition, the website’s design... - October 15, 2010 - Rescue Capital
Venture Capital Continues to Grow in Latin America
In October’s edition, Latino Business Review presents an interesting article about the growth of venture capital in Latin America as a model for emerging business financing. In this article, Norma Hernández, EGADE professor gives her opinion about this phenomenon in the region and... - October 14, 2010 - WDM Group
Latino Business Review and Conexion Announce Partnership for Latino Entrepreneur Forum in Los Angeles, California
Latino Business Review and Conexion announce their partnership for the Latino Entrepreneur Forum, which is taking place October 21st and is an annual one-day conference that provides progressive Latinos with the unique opportunity to dialogue with top visionaries, leaders and innovators in... - October 14, 2010 - WDM Group
Rottenstein Law Group Cautions Victims About Marketing Web Sites Offering Free Case Evaluations
The Rottenstein Law Group is warning victims of defective consumer products about Web sites that are not what they appear to be. The firm cautions users who search online for legal consultation that many Web sites designed to suggest affiliation with a law firm are simply commercial sites soliciting personal information that can be sold and permission to send the user marketing emails directly. - October 13, 2010 - The Rottenstein Law Group
Wright Scoop Celebrates Cultural Diversity
In honor of October as National Book, Diversity, and Family History Month, the Wright Scoop encourages others to identify cultural diversity and celebrate it through documenting family stories. - October 12, 2010 - The Wright Scoop
Rincon & Associates Introduces New iPhone App Brings Census Data to Your Fingertips
The Census Bureau produces a wealth of demographic information about our nation’s communities – data that is used by both public and private organizations to monitor our quality of life, set public policy, and guide the introduction of new products and services. Accessing this wealth of... - October 11, 2010 - Rincon & Associates
The Official Breast Cancer Awareness Flag Celebrates One Year Anniversary
Flying the Official Breast Cancer Awareness Flag is one way everyone can show support for the fight against the vicious disease that affects women, men and families throughout the world. - October 07, 2010 - Men For A Cause, United Against Breast Cancer
Bay Area House Call Dentists Provide Dental Care to Senior Homes
San Francisco-based home care dentists delivers crucial services to patients who can’t travel. - October 07, 2010 - Blende Dental Group
Living History Programs Present Those People Lessons for a Bully-Free World Seventh Grade Performance Showcase at Ross Global Academy in New York City
Those People Lessons for a Bully-Free World Educational Showcase this Friday, Oct. 8 at 11 AM Because of recent interest and support of efforts to address bullying in schools, Living History Programs will present a showcase presentation this Friday, October 8th at 11am of Those People : Lessons... - October 07, 2010 - Anne Pasquale's Living History Programs
The American College of Embryology (ACE) Opposes the Regulation of Human Embryos as Diagnostic Specimen
The American College of Embryology (ACE) opposes ruling DH-08-001 pending in California, which aims to regulate human embryos as diagnostic specimens. - October 06, 2010 - American College of Embryology
Family Medical iphone App Introduced at AARP’s Orlando@50+
iphone app mihealth stats was introduced at AARP's Orlando@50+ is now available at the itunes store. It captures medication, diagnosis, medical history, emergency alerts for every member of the family. Developed by splash'em LLC as a companion to the book Esther Has a Living Will and Other Fairy Tales for Adult Children (ISBN 978-0-9826123-0-9). - October 04, 2010 - splash'em, LLC
Christopher Coppola’s Pah-Fest (Project Accessible Hollywood) Kicks Off on October 23 at LACC. Free Festival Helps Everyday People Use New Technology to Make Short Films.
Christopher Coppola’s PAH Nation, in conjunction with Los Angeles City College, presents the 4th annual “PAH-Fest Hollywood.” Welcoming people of all ages and backgrounds, PAH-Fest is a Free festival that provides the tools and training participants need to tell their unique stories through digital filmmaking. - October 01, 2010 - PAH Nation
The CEOs Summit Convergence 2010 Conference Uncovers Prestigious Speaker Line Up for October 4th Event
On its third year, Convergence expands and includes CEOs and senior executives from the U.S. and Latin America media, entertainment, technology & advertising sectors - September 30, 2010 - LatinVision Media Inc.
Christian Web Solutions Company, OurChurch.Com Announces Partnership with United Methodist Communications
OurChurch.Com, a leading web services provider to Christian organizations, announces a new partnership with United Methodist Communications. The goal of this partnership is to better serve the churches and other ministries of The United Methodist Church (UMC) through more effective communication, special pricing, and exclusive technology initiatives. - September 30, 2010 - OurChurch.Com
Bumpspot.com Announces Unique Website on Current Mideast and Jewish Issues
Providing nuanced analysis of "in the news" issues related primarily to the Jewish people, Israel and the Middle East while compiling leading Arab and Israeli web resources in one easy-to-use site - September 29, 2010 - Bumpspot
"Taste of the World" Gala on October 10th, 5-9 pm at the Hyatt Regency in Downtown Atlanta
The Africa’s Children’s Fund in association with The Children’s Cross Connection International will host “Taste of the World” gala on October 10th, 5-9 pm at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Atlanta. Taste of the World is one of the most exciting events in Metropolitan... - September 26, 2010 - children's cross connection international
Mount Carmel Youth Ranch Featured in Award Winning Film, "The Code Of The West. Alive And Well In Wyoming"
Mount Carmel Youth Ranch was honored to be chosen as a living example of what it means to live by the time honored “Cowboy Code of Ethics.” Mount Carmel Youth Ranch and the founder of this program for troubled teens, Jerry Schneider were asked by The Daniels Foundation to be featured in this award winning film. The Film is based on the book “Cowboy Ethics” by Jim Owens. - September 24, 2010 - Mount Carmel Youth Ranch
Millennials Are Less Likely to Cut Spending During the Recession
The adults of the Millennial Generation are expected to play an essential role in the recovery of the American economy - September 24, 2010 - MarketResearch.com
True Health Reveals Risky Statin Drugs Can Seriously Decrease Coenzyme Q10 Levels
For those individuals taking statin drugs to help control high cholesterol such as Lipitor®, Crestor®, Pravachol® and Mevacor®, recent medical research indicates there may be an increased risk of depleting the body’s natural levels of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10). - September 22, 2010 - True Health
An Inside Look of IBM’s Activity in South America and Their USD $200 Million Contract
Latino Business Review – In the September issue, you will find information about how IT Multinationals will benefit from outsourcing in Latin America. In their article find out how SulAmerica has signed a new agreement with IBM Brazil to manage its business processes for the company's Life... - September 21, 2010 - WDM Group
The Top Four CEOs in Latin America Share Their Strategies with Latino Business Review
Latino Business Review - Presents the strategies that some of the major CEOs of the region used to put their companies at the forefront of their respective industry. Find out Latino Business Review's top four most important company directors of Latin America. Discover the different approaches that... - September 21, 2010 - WDM Group
The Most Influential Latin American Mergers of 2009
In September’s issue, Latino Business Review does a review of the most important mergers and acquisitions that occurred in Latin America during 2009-2010. In the article you will find out about the influence of these operations in the legal and economic geography of the region. In Latino... - September 21, 2010 - WDM Group
Organizations Unite Worldwide for Historical Peace Day
Tuesday September 21st is Peace Day, the internationally recognized annual day of non-violence and cease-fire declared by the United Nations. Peace in Our Lifetime is helping to unite organizations worldwide by hosting events around the planet to bring awareness to the observance of this Peace Day, 2010. - September 20, 2010 - Peace In Our Lifetime