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City Attorney Jennifer McGrath Attends Candidate Forum to Discuss the Office of Huntington Beach City Attorney
Huntington Beach City Attorney Jennifer McGrath attended the Kiwanis City Attorney Candidate Forum held at the Meadowlark Country Club in Huntington Beach, California, on September 28, 2010, to discuss the office of Huntington Beach City Attorney. - October 20, 2010 - Committee to Re-Elect Jennifer McGrath City Attorney
NARI Supports National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (October 23-30)
NARI offers tips to homeowners to reduce lead exposure in children during a remodel - October 20, 2010 - National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Your Vote Can Make a Huge Difference to Atlanta Youth
Vote to help more than 500 under-served students in Atlanta: clorox.promo.eprize.com/brightfuture/gallery?id=2696&cid=p1core-tbx11.f.1800/ae9df/42/f33417c5.4288367365203f72adfe4b268a14336d&page=1. - October 20, 2010 - Myfifident Foundation
Stefan Drew Associates Respond to Lord Browne's Tuition Fee Report
In response to Lord Browne’s report into university tuition fees experts at midlands based customer service consultancy, Stefan Drew Associates, are challenging UK universities to improve their customer service. With Lord Browne of Madingley having reported on university tuition fees, Stefan... - October 20, 2010 - Stefan Drew Associates
Naturalizer Donates $20,000 to WaterCan
Naturalizer, a brand of Brown Shoe Company, Inc., (NYSE: BWS, www.brownshoe.com), today announced a donation of $20,000 to WaterCan, an international charity dedicated helping the world's poorest people gain access to clean water, as part of its Friends of Naturalizer Fall 2010 campaign. The... - October 20, 2010 - WaterCan
Famed Biologist Craig Venter to Speak at 14th Space Studies Institute Conference on Space Manufacturing and Space Settlement in Silicon Valley
Famed biology will speak on how synthetic biology can be used for humanity to settle space. - October 20, 2010 - Space Studies Institute
More Than 20 Top Restaurants Sign on for 2010 Taste of the Islands to Benefit CROW
Residents and visitors who come out to the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife’s (CROW) 29th annual Taste of the Islands on Nov. 21 will sample dishes and desserts from 22 of Sanibel and Captiva’s finest restaurants, including: Blue Giraffe, Bubble Room Restaurant, Cantina... - October 20, 2010 - Center for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife
21st Annual KidsAuction to Benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme will host the 21st Annual Donald K. Facciano KidsAuction November 13, at the Residence Inn by Marriott Hotel in Oxnard. The event, also known as the Black and White Gala, is the organization’s largest special event fundraiser and all proceeds go to fund programs at the 18 Boys & Girls Clubs sites within Oxnard and Port Hueneme to serve more than 7,200 youth. Last year, more than 300 attendees helped the club raise $220,000, and organizers - October 20, 2010 - Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme
Doing Gd is Launching Trendy Sandals with Interchangeable Straps
Designed by NUS Students, made by amputees in Jakarta - October 19, 2010 - Doing.Gd
Gregory's Verdict: Why is St. Joseph Failing to Attract Quality, Family-Wage Jobs?
Jason Gregory, Republican candidate for Missouri State Rep 27, verdict on why St. Joseph is failing to attract jobs and his plan to put St. Joseph, MO back to work with quality, family-wage jobs. - October 18, 2010 - Gregory for State Representative
International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Assoc. Announces 2010 Scholarship Winners
International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Assoc (IFWTWA) sponsors an annual competition for excellence in food, wine and travel journalism. The 2010 winners are Heather Carreiro from MA and Diane Rezendes Khirallah from CA. - October 18, 2010 - International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association
IMC Clubs Releases SAFEBOOK – a Social Network for Pilots
International safety organization IMC Clubs announced this week that it is releasing to the public a new social media offering for IFR rated pilots. The new offering, SAFEBOOK, allows IFR pilots to connect with other pilots willing to be safety pilots for them. IMC Clubs President Radek Wyrzykowski... - October 17, 2010 - IMCClubs.org
Zedena Designs' Handcrafted Beauties – Pendants for a Beautiful Day
Zedena Designs to donate10% of all website and event sales for the month of October to Beautiful Day Foundation, in Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. - October 17, 2010 - Beautiful Day Foundation
Planeterra Foundation Partners with STA Travel on New Voluntourism and Community Development Initiatives
STA Travel embarks on a new responsible travel journey through a partnership with Planeterra Foundation, a leader in global volunteer vacations. - October 17, 2010 - Planeterra Foundation
Dr. Vikki Hazelwood Nurtures Inventors at Stevens
The New Jersey Inventors Hall of Fame presented Dr. Vikki Hazelwood of Stevens Institute of Technology with the Advancement of Invention Award, an accolade resulting from her award-winning teaching and the prolific production of her students and alumni, all of which improves both science and society in New Jersey and beyond. - October 17, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
BTEC Presents New Webinar on Residential Biomass Heating
Second in the free webinar series will be held November 4 at 3PM ET - October 17, 2010 - Biomass Thermal Energy Council
Crime Stoppers Annual Report Issued
The FY2010 Annual Report shows that Crime Stoppers of Minnesota is valuable to the fight against crime by helping Law Enforcement agencies. With tip level tripling “Our work to provide statewide access for the public to submit crime information anonymously, has been useful collecting facts they would not otherwise have access to in their work to solve crimes,” said Nick Luciano, Board Chair, who continued “Our report intends to share this good news with all in Minnesota.” - October 17, 2010 - Crime Stoppers of Minnesota
SAMA II Health Care Consortium Now Accepting New Member Enrollment
The Missouri Association of Manufacturers, formerly Southwest Area Manufacturer’s Association (SAMA) MAM, the Missouri Association of Manufacturers. MAM has announced the launch of its second health care consortium, open to manufacturers who have fewer than 100 employees, the first of its kind in the state. - October 17, 2010 - Southwest Area Manufacturers Association
Chicago Lighthouse’s 6th Annual Uncorked Wine Auction and Tasting at Scoozi, Nov. 4
Special Guests NBC 5’s Ginger Zee and Master Sommelier Fernando Beteta Bring Star Quality to Young Philanthropist Board Event - October 17, 2010 - The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
Enable America Reaches New Heights in Employment Programs
Enable America's nationally honored "Path to Employment Program" will extend services to a record number of participants this fall, improving employment opportunities for even more people with disabilities. - October 17, 2010 - Enable America
NH Invites Insurance Companies to Sow the Seeds of Business Success at the 2010 ACLI Annual Conference
To demonstrate their support for insurance companies and spread the word about the benefits of redomesticating to New Hampshire, the Granite State's Department of Insurance and Division of Economic Development are exhibiting at the American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI) Annual Conference October 17-19, 2010, and inviting industry leaders to continue the conversation at Facebook.com/RedomesticateNH and Twitter.com/RedomesticateNH. - October 16, 2010 - NH Division of Economic Development
Carl’s Patio Completes Training and Earns the WomenCertified® Seal
Carl's Patio earns the WomenCertified Seal, showcasing their commitment to higher standards of customer service. - October 16, 2010 - WomenCertified
Sole Mates – Beautiful Blowfish Shoes for a Beautiful Day
Blowfish Shoes to Donate $10 for Every Pair Sold in October to the Beautiful Day Foundation in Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. - October 16, 2010 - Beautiful Day Foundation
Pinellas Comfort Systems Completes Training and Earns the WomenCertified® Seal
Pinellas Comfort Systems earns the WomenCertified Seal, showcasing their commitment to higher standards of customer service. - October 16, 2010 - WomenCertified
Motorcoach Council Retains Philadelphia-Based Public Relations Firm Barton Gilanelli & Associates, the Agency That Helped Change the Public’s Perception of RV’s
By collaborating with BGA, the Motorcoach Council should capture the attention of TV producers, magazine editors and travel writers at the highest levels of print and broadcast media. - October 16, 2010 - Motorcoach Council, Inc.
John Huber and Associates Tax Services Malta Participate at the ‘Place in the Sun Exhibition’ at the NEC
At the exhibition, visitors had the opportunity to meet a selection of property agents from Malta and Gozo who showcased a wide variety of property options from both islands. John Huber was available to answer any questions related to the buying process and taxation. Malta shares deep-rooted strong cultural and historical ties with Britain. - October 16, 2010 - John Huber and associates Tax Consultants
Stevens Research VP Dr. Joseph Mitola Gives Keynote at Sustainable Technology Research Conference
Dr. Joseph Mitola III, Vice President for The Research Enterprise and Distinguished Professor at Stevens Institute of Technology, was a keynote speaker at The Institute for Critical Technology and Applied Science (ICTAS) Research Day, where he addressed the future of cognition in communication... - October 16, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Value Energy Solutions Completes Parking Garage Lighting Retrofit for Gables Midtown
Gables Midtown Apartments Selected Value Energy Solution for Lighting Retrofit to reduce lighting energy bills - October 16, 2010 - Value Energy Solutions
Girl Scouts Fall Festival to be a Hauntingly Good Time
Jersey Shore Spooktacular, Monmouth and Ocean counties' only Fall Festival planned by teenage Girl Scouts for all members of the community, is the perfect opportunity for families looking to enjoy the fall weather and have some seasonal fun. Every year, these hard-working and dedicated girls plan... - October 16, 2010 - Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore
IJIS Institute Membership Committee Leader Appointed
The IJIS Institute, a nonprofit organization that focuses on mission-critical information sharing for justice, public safety, and homeland security, announces the appointment of Joan DeYoung, project manager for ATS Corporation (ATSC), as chairperson of the IJIS Institute’s Outreach and... - October 16, 2010 - IJIS Institute
IJIS Institute Welcomes Carrie Supko as Project Manager
The IJIS Institute, a nonprofit organization that focuses on mission-critical information sharing for justice, public safety, and homeland security, is pleased to welcome Ms. Carrie Supko to the staff as a senior project manager. Supko will be managing the Nationwide Suspicious Activity Reporting... - October 16, 2010 - IJIS Institute
Afriversity Founder to Speak at SEB’s Trust Conference
Afriversity is pleased to announce that Thorgeir Einarsson, CEO and Founder of Afriversity, has been invited by Christina Backman, Head of Skandinaviens Enskilda Bank (SEB) Foundations, to speak at one the largest charity event in Sweden. Thorgeir will be a highlight on the chosen speaker roster... - October 16, 2010 - Afriversity
New CCC Website Offers Features for Music Business Professionals
The California Copyright Conference launches a new website designed to engage and involve music industry professionals. - October 16, 2010 - California Copyright Conference
Leadership Ethics Training to Permeate University Curriculum
George Wythe University unveils its new plan to infuse a preparatory foundation of leadership ethics training throughout the curriculum as an additional emphasis of the school. Implementation of this added preparation for students will characterize the theme of University President, Shane Schulthies' tenure. - October 16, 2010 - George Wythe University
Prevent Lung Cancer in October 2010 with Radon Awareness Week According to Radon Mitigation Company, Air Quality Control Agency
Radon gas has been identified by the World Health Organization as a leading cause of lung cancer. To address this problem, the United States government has declared October 17th-24th as "Radon Awareness Week." Company owner Jamey Gelina is asking the media to promote this cause. - October 15, 2010 - Air Quality Control Radon Mitigation Remediation
US Autism & Asperger Association Event Becomes Most-Viewed Autism Conference in the World
The US Autism & Asperger Association (USAAA) 5th Annual World Conference, held October 1-3, 2010, became the most-viewed autism conference in the world. While there were over 700 attendees each day at the conference in St. Louis, Missouri, over 35,000 people watched the event online. This was... - October 15, 2010 - US Autism and Asperger Association
The Adirondack Wilderness Foundation is Proud to Announce the Creation of Their Web Page and Blog Site
The mission of the AWF is to be an advocate in providing a quality park through political activism, park recreation, and conservation education to the people of the Adirondack Park, while protecting the park's wild lands and waters. - October 15, 2010 - American Society for the Protection of Nature
John Huber and Associates Tax Services Promote Malta as the Ideal Retirement Home for Swedes
Overall Malta offers the most attractive fiscal incentives for retirees. Its rich culture and heritage, weather, Mediterranean lifestyle and European flair go a long way. However the fact that English is an official language greatly differentiates Malta from other popular destinations. - October 15, 2010 - John Huber and associates Tax Consultants
World Mission Provides Winter Clothes for Wyoming Public Schools
World Mission has donated 500 winter coats for students that attend Wyoming Public Schools. These coats came from World Mission Thrift Stores whose proceeds help World Mission minister to poor and underprivileged people around the world. - October 15, 2010 - World Mission
InfraGard National Members Alliance Announces Election Results for Board of Directors and Officers
The InfraGard National Members Alliance (INMA) announced the results of its elections for the Board of Directors and officers positions. InfraGard was started by the FBI 14 years ago as an alliance between it and the private sector to provide interface with the Bureau and the leaders and experts of this country’s critical infrastructure. It has grown to include over 40,000 vetted members in 86 members alliances across the country. - October 15, 2010 - InfraGard National Members Alliance
Continuity Centers Hosts Open House on November 3rd for Businesses and Disaster Simulation Event for Financial Institutions on November 4th
Continuity Centers, a provider of flexible disaster recovery solutions, announced it is hosting a Disaster Recovery Open House on November 3rd for the business community and a Disaster Simulation Event for financial institutions on November 4th. Both events are being held at the Continuity Centers... - October 15, 2010 - Continuity Centers
Business Review USA, Named Media Partner at Knowledge Congress' 403 (b) Plans FORM 5500 Schedule C: New Compliance Challenges
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Business Review USA will be a media partner at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “403 (b) Plans FORM 5500 Schedule C: New Compliance... - October 15, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
Triangle Technology Executives Council (TTEC) Announces Scholarship Winners
Two Local Students Recognized for Outstanding Academic Achievements - October 15, 2010 - Triangle Technology Executives Council
National Audit Office Report Highlights Taxing Problems
ACCA comments on report that recommends tax agents and HMRC work together better - October 15, 2010 - ACCA
Documentary Festival: Taiwan Study Day to be Held at the University of Leeds
The Taipei Representative Office in the UK and the White Rose East Asia Centre (WREAC), University of Leeds, are proud to launch their Documentary Festival: Taiwan Study Day, which will take place on 13th November 2010 at the University of Leeds. Taiwan has a rich cultural heritage. Documentary is... - October 15, 2010 - Taipei Representative Office in the UK
Female Golf Sensation Zakiya "Z" Randall, Anthony Anderson and Joe Steranka, CEO of the PGA of America Join Glow Media’s Inaugural Women’s Event at PGA Village
Glow Media - “Rethinking Your Possibilities” aims to increase diversity and participation in women playing golf. Zakiya “Z” Randall joins Glow Sports, a division of Glow Media, for the launch of its inaugural event at PGA Village in Port St. Lucie, Fla., October 27-31, 2010. - October 14, 2010 - Creating Leaders In Sports Foundation
New Image Emergency Shelter to Host Its Annual Fundraiser a Dinner Gala & Cruise Celebrating 21 Years of Service
Celebrities come out to support New Image Emergency Shelter' Charity Voyage. They will cruise for a cause to help raise awareness and funds in the fight against homelessness in Los Angeles. New Image has provided services to nearly 1 million unduplicated clients. - October 14, 2010 - New Image Homeless Shelter
Lupus Research Institute Takes Part in 2010 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) to Raise Funds for Breakthrough Research in Lupus
Reaches Out with Message that “Hope Alone Can’t Get Us to the Cure—You Can!” - October 14, 2010 - Lupus Research Institute
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) Opens Mitchell House as New Permanent Exhibit
Mitchell House will help tell the stories and history of free black laborers along the Eastern Shore of Maryland. It was owned by abolitionist Frederick Douglass’ sister – Eliza Bailey and her husband Peter Mitchell, who were both free black farm laborers in St. Michaels, MD. The house was moved to CBMM several years back and recently restored as a permanent exhibit. - October 14, 2010 - Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
Hearts of Gold’s Star-Studded Fall Fundraising Gala, "Hooray for Hollywood," to be Held 10/28/10 in NYC
14th Annual Event, Hosted by CNN’s Soledad O’Brien and Law & Order: SVU’s Tamara Tunie, Brings New Hope to NYC’s Homeless Families - October 14, 2010 - Hearts of Gold