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RAFI Holds 3rd Run of Kabataan, Kultura ug Kabilin Heritage Tour
To provide the youth expanded learning on cultures from different periods by visiting local museums, the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. (RAFI) held the third run of its Kabataan, Kultura ug Kabilin (KKK) Heritage Tour last Sept. 24. - September 28, 2011 - Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc
Launch of Free Fundraising Website Announced
The team at YouCaring.com is pleased to announce the global launch of its exciting and innovative website, where people can take donors on a personal journey and integrate their sponsorship page easily with social networking sites. - September 28, 2011 - YouCaring.com
The Minnesota Atheists Present The Rapture II: We're Still Here
Christians give the Atheists yet another reason to celebrate on October 22. Harold Camping's fourth attempt at predicting the rapture has spurred the Minnesota Atheists to throw a benefit concert and celebration, "The Rapture II: We're Still Here" to honor those left behind the day after... - September 28, 2011 - Minnesota Atheists
Recession-Proofing Your Business and Career- OPEN Atlanta Launch Event Saturday Oct. 8
The Organization of Pakistani Entrepreneurs is launching its Atlanta chapter with an event entitled "Recession-Proofing Your Business and Career," with keynote speakers Tariq Farid, CEO of Edible Arrangements and Anne-Marie Campbell, President of the Home Depot Southern Division. Come to the October 8, 2011 event held at the Westin Buckhead in Atlanta from 10am-3pm to take part in this exciting new organization. - September 28, 2011 - Organization of Pakistani Entrepreneurs Atlanta
Norwalk Seaport Association Stages Murder Mystery Dinner
The Norwalk Seaport Association is hosting an evening of fun, food and mystery, with all proceeds benefiting the Sheffield Island lighthouse. Come enjoy appetizers and dinner, while you and your table mates solve this exciting and entertaining mystery. “It’s great fun to stage this... - September 28, 2011 - Norwalk Seaport Association
Dr. Nancy Donaldson, CALNOC Chairperson and Senior Scientist, Receives the 2011 Excellence in Leadership Award from Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis
CALNOC (Collaborative Alliance for Nursing Outcomes), the leading provider of actionable information and research on nurse sensitive quality indicators, today announced that Dr. Nancy Donaldson, DNSc, RN, FAAN has been awarded the 2011 Excellence in Leadership Award from the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis. Dr. Donaldson is Chairperson and Chief Scientist for CALNOC and is an internationally recognized leader in nursing quality measurement and clinical patient safety. - September 27, 2011 - CALNOC
Xclaimed Ministries' Summer Community Outreach
Xclaimed Ministries provided hundreds of free meals, hundreds of toys and eight brand new bicycles to the community Saturday, September 24th. Hundreds attended Xclaimed’s last scheduled concert for the summer. The popular group Sustenance of God opened the event with their astonishing signing... - September 27, 2011 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
MedicalTourism.com Launches New Language Translations in Spanish and Arabic for International Patients
MedicalTourism.com is the leading internet site rated by Google for Medical Tourism information. The Medical Tourism Association™ has the opportunity to launch a fresh look to the site with more information and user-friendly access for MTA members. - September 27, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
6400 Heroes Worldwide Make the Oktoberfest in Munich Carbon Neutral
The Oktoberfest 2011 will be carbon neutral. 6,400 volunteers worldwide will make this possible by going on the Low Carbon Diet. “Climate and environmental protection must be fun, easy, and cool! This campaign shows how,” says Izai Amorim, also known as Mr. Cool Ness, the... - September 27, 2011 - Certified Coolness Limited
Empty Vessel Music Named the Charity of Choice for Cinder Entertainments 2012 REIGN TOUR
Advocating at risk youth's music education, appreciation and intervention. - September 27, 2011 - Empty Vessel Music
Ken Wallace Featured in New Personal Development Movie
Ken Wallace is a featured expert in the new film "Keeper of the Key's" starring Jack Canfield, John Gray and Marci Shimoff. - September 27, 2011 - Speakers International
Marcia L. Miller, MBA, EA, President, Financial Horizons, Inc. to Speak at KC’s 1099-MISC Issues for 2011: What You Need to Know Love Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Marcia L. Miller, MBA, EA, President, Financial Horizons, Inc. will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled:“1099-MISC Issues for 2011:... - September 27, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Health IT Expert, Diptesh Patel, to Share Innovative Technology to Improve Health Care at the Fifth Annual Health 2.0 Conference
ZarpZ.com will assist patients with a terminal illness to create legacy material (messages, photos, videos) that patients can share with friends or loved ones on a Future date. ZarpZ launches their website at Health 2.0 in San Francisco today. - September 27, 2011 - ZarpZ
HelpersUnite.com, World’s First Crowdfunding Site to Tie Artistic Projects and Business Ventures to Charitable Giving, Chooses Wells Bring Hope as a Featured Cause
HelpersUnite.com, new crowdfunding site that ties together artistic or business projects with charitable giving highlights Wells Bring Hope as a featured Cause at launch. Wells Bring Hope is dedicated to raising awareness and funds to drill for clean water wells in Africa. - September 26, 2011 - Crowdnetic
Horizons for the Blind Hosts Open House
Horizons for the Blind, a not-for-profit organization, recently relocated its headquarters to a new facility at 125 Erick St., A103, in Crystal Lake. To celebrate this move, Horizons is hosting an Open House and Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce Mixer on Oct. 18 from 2-7 p.m. Scheduled activities... - September 26, 2011 - Horizons for the Blind
Morning Star Fishermen: Educating the World on Aquaponics and Sustainability
Aquaponics is combining aquaculture with hydroponics. At the MSF North American Headquarters, MSF instructors are educating individuals from around the world so that they may teach others how to live more sustainably. - September 26, 2011 - Morning Star Fishermen
Gary Bennett of American Tejitsu Academy, Publishes New Acupressure eBook September 6, 2011
Gary Bennett, Founder of the Martial Art System Tejitsu, Publishes New Acupressure eBook September 6, 2011. - September 26, 2011 - American Tejitsu Academy
Grandmaster Gary Bennett, founder of Tejitsu releases New Martial Arts eBook on September 6, 2011
Gary Bennett, founder of Tejitsu and owner of the American Tejitsu Academy, has recently published a new eBook titled “Infighting Secrets!” - September 26, 2011 - American Tejitsu Academy
Tejitsu Founder, Gary Bennett Releases Digitally Re-Mastered Tejitsu Training Videos on DVD
Tejitsu Founder,Gary Bennett Releases Digitally Re-Mastered Tejitsu Training Videos on DVD - September 26, 2011 - American Tejitsu Academy
Tejitsu Founder Affiliates with American Federation of Jujitsu
Grand Master Gary Bennett, founder of Tejitsu, is proud to announce his affiliation with the AFJ. The American Federation of Jujitsu was formed in 1977. It is the World's largest open style Jujitsu Association. - September 26, 2011 - American Tejitsu Academy
Boulder Emergency Squad Elects New President and Chief
The Boulder Emergency Squad has elected Andrew M. Amalfitano as the new President and Chief for a two-year term. Boulder Emergency provides volunteer search and rescue services for the past 47 years within and around Boulder County. Early in his volunteer rescue career, Amalfitano served in the same role from 1985-1995. - September 26, 2011 - Boulder Emergency Squad, Inc
National Respect Tour Begins: Back-to-School Tips on How to End Disrespect Like Bullying, Sexting and Dating Violence
Youth Respect Rallies, Parent Workshops, Corporate Trainings from Coast to Coas - September 26, 2011 - The Respect Institute
YMCA Celebrates the Hispanic Heritage at FIESTA
Sylvan Learning of Weston Celebrates Hispanic Heritage as a Sponsor Of “FIESTA” at the Sheinberg Family YMCA of Weston on October 30, 2011 - September 25, 2011 - FIESTA Hispanic Heritage
Coming Soon, New Zen Book by Gary Bennett, Founder of Tejitsu
Coming Soon, "Stuff I've Learned the Hard Way - A Little Book of Zen" Expected Release Date September 30, 2011. - September 25, 2011 - American Tejitsu Academy
BlanketAmerica.com Promotes Back to School Specials on Its Sheets, Blankets and More
Blankets retailer Blanket America is encouraging students to take advantage of the company's back to school savings to decorate their rooms with a new cotton sheet set, woven blanket, or other discount textile. - September 25, 2011 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets
Enable America Partners with Raleigh-Triangle Employers to Increase Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities
Enable America, a non-profit organization devoted to improving employment for people with disabilities, wounded warriors and disabled veterans, has announced a full schedule of Job Seekers Workshops and Career Mentoring Days for October and November. With the unemployment rate for persons with... - September 25, 2011 - Enable America
Medical Development Group Announces the Celebration of Its 10 Year Anniversary - A Retrospective on the Medical Device Industry
The Medical Development Group announces its Wednesday, October 5, 2011 Forum entitled “Celebrating the 10 Year Anniversary of MDG - A Retrospective on The Medical Device Industry and What Can Be Expected in The Next Ten Years.” MDG is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year. The... - September 25, 2011 - Medical Development Group
Carol McClarnon, of Counsel, Giller & Calhoun to Speak at KC’s IRS Compliance and Governmental Retirement Plans Explored Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Carol McClarnon, Of Counsel, Giller & Calhoun will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “IRS Compliance and Governmental... - September 24, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Giller & Calhoun Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event “IRS Compliance and Governmental Retirement Plans Explored Live Webcast,” on 11/9/11
Giller & Calhoun, an employee benefits law firm, teams up with The Knowledge Group for KC’s upcoming webcast entitled “IRS Compliance and Governmental Retirement Plans Explored.” This two-hour event will be held on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET. For... - September 24, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Blessings All Around Joins Justin Rudd in Annual Interfaith Blessing of the Animals
Interfaith Blessing of the Animals celebrates 10th Annual ceremony on October 1, 2011. - September 24, 2011 - Blessings All Around
500 Expected at the South Florida Yoga Aid Challenge to Raise Funds for Non-Profit Yoga Program Targeting At-Risk Youth, 305 Spiritual Gangsters
More than 500 yoga practitioners are expected at the South Florida Yoga Aid Challenge set for Sunday, October 2nd, 2011 at the top level of the newly constructed parking complex at 1111 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. The fundraising event will consist of a 2 hour yoga practice of 108 Sun Salutations to... - September 24, 2011 - 305 Spiritual Gangsters
Two Northeast Food Banks Receive GreaterGood Grants Following Hurricane Irene
Two Northeast food banks received grants from GreaterGood.org made possible by the “Hurricane Irene - Help Now” Gift That Gives More [tm] at The Hunger Site. Both the Food Bank of the Southern Tier in New York and the CEO/Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank in Pennsylvania serve... - September 24, 2011 - GreaterGood
New Christian Web Booklet Released: Welcome to the Church of God, a Worldwide Association
The Church of God, a Worldwide Association, has made its latest publication available free on its website. - September 24, 2011 - Church of God, a Worldwide Association
9/24 Triathlon Remembers 10-Year Old Abbey; Brings Awareness to Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes
Triathlon event in Rock Hill South Carolina. This event is in honor of Abbey Wambach, who died at the age of 10 due to complications related to a SADS condition. The event will benefit the SADS (Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes) foundation. - September 24, 2011 - Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation
IIABNJ Announces New Day Pass at the 2011 Annual Conference
IIABNJ announces the inclusion of a Day Pass for the October annual conference, allowing agents the option to attend only the Monday educational sessions. - September 24, 2011 - Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New Jersey (IIABNJ)
The CEO University Launches in Orange County; Executive Organization to Host Information and Networking Session
The CEO University (CEOU), a new executive organization that uniquely melds corporate culture with financial success, is launching in Orange County. To facilitate the launch, CEOU will host morning and afternoon networking and information sessions on Oct. 4 at the Center Club in Costa Mesa for... - September 24, 2011 - The CEO University
New York Area Artists Raise Over $8,000 for the Orphans of Uganda at the First Annual UORDP Fundraiser - "Art for Uganda"
Fourteen artists and photographers from New York and Connecticut recently raised over $8,000 for Ugandan orphans. Ugandan Orphans Rural Development Program - UORDP (http://ugandasorphans.org, kicked off their first annual fundraiser, “Art for Uganda” with a cocktail party and silent... - September 24, 2011 - MCCA
Meyers, Roman, Friedberg & Lewis Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event “1099- MISC Issues for 2011: What You Need to Know Live Webcast,” on 10/25/11
Meyers, Roman, Friedberg & Lewis, an east side Cleveland law firm, teams up with The Knowledge Group for KC’s upcoming webcast entitled “1099- MISC Issues for 2011: What You Need to Know.” This two-hour event will be held on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM... - September 24, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Mario Fazio, Esq., Chair of the Taxation Practice Group, Meyers, Roman, Friedberg & Lewis, to Speak at KC’s 1099- MISC Issues for 2011: What You Need to Know Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Mario Fazio, Esq., Chair of the Taxation practice group, Meyers, Roman, Friedberg & Lewis, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled:... - September 24, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Blessings All Around to Receive WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011
Long Beach Wedding Officiant Rewarded for Top Customer Service and Professionalism with Prestigious Annual Award - September 23, 2011 - Blessings All Around
American Translators Association Launches ATA-Certified Translator Seal
The American Translators Association recently launched the ATA-certified translator seal which was developed for the exclusive use of ATA-certified members in good standing. The seal offers certified translators an opportunity to documents their certification for a client or translation job. It... - September 23, 2011 - American Translators Association
SPI Announces Addition of Spain Session to Study Abroad Language Immersion Programs in Summer 2012
Leading high school study abroad program offers new summer opportunities for teens to study Spanish in Spain. - September 23, 2011 - SPI Study Abroad
HeartShare Human Services is Reaccredited by COA
William R. Guarinello, President and CEO of HeartShare Human Services of New York, announced today that the nonprofit organization has been reaccredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA). COA accreditation attests that HeartShare meets the highest national standards and is delivering the best... - September 23, 2011 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Holocaust Memorial Center Acquires Historic World War II Railway Boxcar
Holocaust Memorial Center acquires an authentic World War II-era railway boxcar from Germany that was used to transport Jews and other prisoners from camp to camp, often 100 or more at a time, during the Holocaust. - September 23, 2011 - Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus
6th Annual Phoenix Old World Oktoberfest Brings Authentic Germanic Cultural Experience to the Valley - October 15th
Authentic Old World-style Oktoberfest event, presented by Arizona Center for Germanic Cultures -- includes German "oompah" band flown in from Bavaria, polka contest, beer stein-holding contest, alphorn blowing contest, free children's village play park, real German food and imported German beer. - September 23, 2011 - Arizona Center for Germanic Cultures
Standing Up to Ahmadinejad: Military and National Security Policy Experts and First Responders Call on President Obama to Confront the Iranian Threat
What: Press Conference and Roundtable Discussion; When: Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, 12:30 PM; 12:30 PM Press Conference; 1:30 PM Roundtable Discussion. This an invitation-only event, but EMPact America is accepting registration requests from the public. Admission is subject to space and availability, and is entirely at the discretion of the organizers. - September 23, 2011 - EMPact America, Inc.
NAWBO Southern Nevada President Receives National Leadership Award
Kimberly Gyuran-Miles to Receive World of Difference Award from The International Alliance for Women at Global Forum in Washington, DC on Oct. 27 - September 23, 2011 - NAWBO Southern Nevada
SWACHA to Educate Financial Professionals on Global Payments with Principles of International Payments Seminar
Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional electronic payments associations in the country, is set to host a two-day seminar in Dallas on Sept. 27 and 28 to teach financial professionals how to grow their business globally by implementing processes and procedures that allow... - September 23, 2011 - SWACHA
Adirondack Adventures Published
Adirondack Adventures Magazine is published by Adirondack Wilderness Adventures, Inc. This magazine is available on a bi-monthly basis. - September 23, 2011 - American Society for the Protection of Nature
RAFI’s COO Recognized as One of the 100 Cebuana Trailblazers
Dominica B. Chua, chief operating officer (COO) of the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI), is one of the 100 Cebuana Trailblazers. She is recognized for her work in the field of “Economic Engagement.” - September 23, 2011 - Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc