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PCOS Challenge Creates Television Show to Help Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Groundbreaking PCOS Television Series to Brings Renewed Hope and Needed Resources to Thousands of Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. - August 26, 2010 - PCOS Challenge, Inc.
Launch of Hindu Charities For America, Donating School Supplies to Disadvantaged Children, Nationwide
While the federally assisted National School Lunch Program helps disadvantaged children with food, Hindu Charities For America endeavors to annually donate school supplies to these children. - August 26, 2010 - Hindu Charities For America
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast Entitled Healthcare Reform & Its Impact on Your Bottom Line
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled Healthcare Reform & Its Impact on Your Bottom Line. This two-hour event is scheduled on September 16, 2010 at 12:00... - August 26, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
NAFA's Sunshine State Chapter and FLAGFA Team Up for Fall Conference
This will be the fourth time NAFA's Sunshine State Chapter and FLAGFA have combined resources to produce a fall conference. - August 26, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Nancy Pelosi and Rita Henley Jensen Celebrate Women's Equality Day with Words
On August 26th, Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Rita Henley Jensen, Women's eNews Editor in Chief, encourage the commemoration of the women who fought for the right to vote 90 years ago. To honor Women's Equality Day Women's eNews will publish a special commentary... - August 26, 2010 - Women's eNews
Pets for Patriots Works with Army AW2 Wounded Warrior Program at Fort Carson, Colorado
Not-for-profit helps wounded soldiers, veterans and their families honorably adopt adult shelter pets - August 26, 2010 - Pets for Patriots, Inc.
TheGulfCafe.com, "Virtually the Best Seafood in the World," Celebrates Grand Opening on Hurricane Katrina Anniversary
As the Gulf Coast remembers the devastation of Hurricane Katrina five years ago today, The Gulf Cafe (http://www.thegulfcafe.com) – an online fundraising effort to help those affected by the latest Gulf tragedy, the BP oil spill – will be celebrating its grand opening with a $5.00 Hurricane drink special. All proceeds will go to non-profit organizations in the Gulf region that are mitigating environmental damage and assisting those in need. - August 26, 2010 - TheGulfCafe.com
IAIRA Fights for Performers Rights to Receive Fair Pay
The International Association of Independent Recording Artists weighs in on the fight to help performers receive fair pay for air play. - August 26, 2010 - International Association of Independent Recording Artists
Robert Kennedy, Jr. to Keynote at GOVgreen Conference and Exposition
Robert Kennedy, Jr., key environmental advocate, will speak at GOVgreen Conference and Exposition taking place this November 9 - 10 in Washington, DC. - August 26, 2010 - Center for Environmental Innovation and Leadership (CEIL)
P.A.N.D.O.R.A. Urges Swift Action by U.S. Health Agencies to Improve Quality of Life for CFS Patients
Patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) in other countries, have endured too many years of misinformation, neglect, and mistreatment. “With a retrovirus infection now demonstrated to be present in the majority of CFS patients, now is the time... - August 25, 2010 - PANDORA Org
Eden Opens New School for Children with Autism in Fort Myers; McKay Scholarship Applications Due September 1
Eden Autism Services Florida, a division of New Jersey non-profit Eden Autism Services, is opening a school for children with autism in Fort Myers this 2010-11 school year. Eden accepts the McKay scholarship offered through the state of Florida and the deadline to apply is September 1, for... - August 25, 2010 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Tourette Syndrome Roadmap: Alternate Routes- Can Brain Balance Hold the Key to Movement and Behavior?
NJCTS Wednesday Webinar Summer Series Continues Aug. 25th. - August 25, 2010 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
MECO Invites Taiwanese Buyers to Manila F.A.M.E. International, Asia’s Boutique Show
As Manila F.A.M.E. International continues its evolution to Asia’s Boutique Show, the Manila Economic Cultural Office (MECO), the Philippines’ representative office in Taiwan that promotes trade, investments, tourism, labor, scientific and cultural cooperation, invites Taiwanese buyers... - August 25, 2010 - Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions
Columbia, SC to be “Center of the ‘Boomer and Beyond’ Business Universe” with NARA and NAHB 55+ Collaboration
The National Active Retirement Association (NARA) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) will be collaborating to offer 55+ business classes and educational seminars the entire week of Oct. 18-22 in Columbia, SC. “You won’t be able to find another week of the year that... - August 25, 2010 - National Active Retirement Association (NARA)
The Start of the School Year Brings Bullying Prevention with STOMP Out Bullying
Love Our Children USA announced today the Second Annual Blue Shirt Day to kickoff National Bullying Prevention Awareness Week. Blue Shirt Day is an initiative of STOMP Out Bullying to combat bullying and cyberbullying. With the new school year beginning, this is a call to action for schools. To... - August 25, 2010 - Love Our Children USA
Detroit Rocks to Raise Funds to Help Abused and Abandoned Animals
Local Non-profit Animal Rescue Group, HomeFur-ever, Hosting Detroit City Woof-stock at The Magic Stick on August 27th to Raise Funds for Medical Care, Shelter and Food for Rescued Animals Local non-profit animal rescue group, Home Fur-ever, is seeking the Detroit community’s assistance in... - August 25, 2010 - Home Fur-Ever
Helping Single Moms Cope with Terminal Illness
Friends of Lina, a new charitable program at CDP, is on a mission to provide financial, logistical and moral support to Washington, DC-area single mothers facing serious physical infirmities. - August 25, 2010 - CDP
New Free Bible Study Guide on Quitting Smoking Released
Those who desire to quit smoking or chewing tobacco will find help in the latest lesson added to the new www.FreeBibleStudyGuides.org site. “Bible Answers for a Healthful, Smoke-Free Life” brings the total to 50 lessons so far. - August 25, 2010 - United Church of God
NPSA Readies 2010 Member Directory
The NPSA is preparing to publish its 2010 Member Directory. Advertisers can reach the membership, as well as large national construction companies and retail operators. - August 25, 2010 - National Portable Storage Association
Senate Candidate Mike East to Join Panel on US, Japan, and China Business Opportunities
Kentucky Senate Candidate, Mike East, sees huge business potential for Western Kentucky in China. He is currently involved with trade in China and seeks to promote Chinese trade in Kentucky. - August 25, 2010 - Mike East for Senate
TAG Education Collaborative Announces New Website
TAG Education Collaborative (TAG-ED) has announced the launch of their new website at http://www.tagedonline.org. The user-friendly site offers information about the organization’s operation, programs, events, as well as resource information and news. “This site is an effort to provide... - August 25, 2010 - TAG think
Distracted Driving Takes Center Stage in Drive Safely Work Week
2010 Drive Safely Work Week Campaign tool kits can be downloaded Free through September 20th from www.trafficsafety.org. - August 25, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Mac Computer Expo 2010 Offers Free Seminars, Demos, Giveaways and More
Over 1000 Mac and computer enthusiasts are expected to converge at Mac Computer Expo 2010 (MCE), hosted by Santa Rosa’s North Coast Mac Users Group (NCMUG), on Saturday, October 2, 2010. - August 25, 2010 - North Coast Macintosh Users Group
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Names 2010-2011 Board of Directors
The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (NCVMA) (http://www.ncvma.org) has announced the organization’s 2010-2011 board of directors. The board of directors was elected during the NCVMA’s Appalachian Mountain Veterinary Conference, which was held June 24-27 at the Grove Park... - August 25, 2010 - NCVMA
New Free Bible Study Guide on Stress Posted
Stress is the topic of a new lesson added to the www.FreeBibleStudyGuides.org site. “Bible Answers for Coping With Stress” provides practical tips and biblical hope. - August 25, 2010 - United Church of God
More Than 6,000 Students Take Major Step Towards Becoming ACCA Members
6,213 students have successfully completed their final ACCA exams. - August 25, 2010 - ACCA
Win a Les Paul Jr. Guitar Autographed by Lady Gaga
The Lupus Alliance of America LI/Q Affiliate is excited to announce that they are raffling off a Epiphone Les Paul Jr. guitar, donated by The Red, White and Blues Band and autographed by Lady Gaga. In recent months, Lady Gaga has spoken openly about her families' connection with lupus, and since... - August 24, 2010 - The Lupus Alliance of America LI/Q Affiliate
Edina H.S. Volleyball Launches Fundraising Mall with SupportMall.com
Students, families, alumni and supporters of the Edina High School Volleyball program can now raise funds for the team and save money in their everyday online shopping – at no extra cost to themselves - August 24, 2010 - SupportMall.com
Forum for Hindu Awakening's California Hinduism Summit to Discuss Hindu Identity, Human Rights and Issues Facing Hindus in America
The Hindu community in California is all abuzz with the news of the fast approaching Hinduism Summit. The Summit aims to answer questions, dispel misconceptions, increase the understanding and provide practical guidance about Hinduism through speeches made by prominent Hindu leaders, posters on Hindu Dharma and videos regarding spiritual science. Saints, scholars and ascetics have blessed this Summit to foster these aims. - August 24, 2010 - Forum for Hindu Awakening
Muslims Condemn Burning of Quran on 9/11
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community counsels patience, prayer and promotion of knowledge of the Holy Quran and its true teachings. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA strongly condemns a Florida church’s effort to desecrate the Holy Quran on “International Burn a Quran Day” on Sept. 11. In... - August 24, 2010 - Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA
Blake Strode Joins Forces with reBounces, Becoming First Carbon Neutral Tennis Professional on ATP World Tour
Under the partnership, Strode will promote reBounces' revolutionary Green Tennis Machine at his various matches over the next year. reBounces will support Strode in his dream of becoming a full-time tennis professional on the Tour. - August 23, 2010 - Rebounces.com
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Assn. (CT REIA) Announces All-Day Bankruptcy Investment Seminar on 08/28/10
On Saturday August 28, 2010 the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association will be hosting an all-day seminar with Mark Klee. Attendees will learn how to benefit from the increasing amount of bankruptcies. - August 23, 2010 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Breakthrough Partnership Brings Second Chance and Prosthetic Technology to 22 Year Old Quad Amputee
Second Chance with Saving Grace partnered with Riverside Orthotics & Prosthetics to deliver four new Limbs to Kendra Creek. - August 22, 2010 - Second Chance with Saving Grace
Ameriworld Enterprises Supplies Local Companies with New Method for Growing Business
Full services company Ameriworld Enterprises offers local manufacturers resources for expanding business abroad through an export operations platform. - August 22, 2010 - Ameriworld Enterprises
NAWBO San Diego September Seminar Focuses on Mobile Technology
NAWBO San Diego's September 10 seminar will feature Shannon King presenting, "Be a Road Warrior in a Technology World." More information is available at nawbo-sd.org. - August 22, 2010 - NAWBO San Diego
Energy Performance Specialists Selected by the City of Port Washington as Approved Energy Efficient Lighting Contractor for Federal Stimulus Project
Energy Performance Specialists announced today it has been named an approved energy efficient lighting contractor for the City of Port Washington. This selection is part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) funds for energy efficiency programs. The grant the City of Port... - August 22, 2010 - Energy Performance Specialists
CROW Announces Date for 29th Annual Taste of the Islands Fundraiser
Sanibel Island-based Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, Inc. (CROW) will host one of the island’s best-loved community events this fall. The 29th annual Taste of the Islands will be held November 21 from 12 noon to 6 p.m. at Sanibel Community Park. Voted “Best Island... - August 22, 2010 - Center for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife
Local Non-Profits Form "Voices for Recovery Coalition" to Increase Awareness of Substance Use Disorders in Sacramento
The Voices for Recovery Coalition will host a Rolling-For-Recovery Bowl-a-Thon on September 18, 2010. This family-oriented community event is intended to increase public awareness of substance use disorders and what local leaders are doing about it. It also will educate people about the positive effect that treatment and recovery can have on loved ones and the community’s well-being, and celebrate people in recovery – as well as those who help them. - August 22, 2010 - Another Choice, Another Chance
Ava's Signature Film, The Barefoot Contessa, to be Shown During the Sixth Annual Ava Gardner Festival
Festival Celebrates Ava's Life and Career - August 21, 2010 - Ava Gardner Museum
The NC Center for Women in Public Service Announces Women in Office Institute Graduates
Dana Jennings, CEO of The NC Center for Women in Public Service (NCCWPS), a nonpartisan organization that prepares women for elected and appointed offices statewide, hosted its 7th annual Commencement Ceremony for the graduates of its Women in Office Institute on July 17. The Women in Office... - August 21, 2010 - NCCWPS
Tai Chi Proven Effective for Fibromyalgia
The ancient healing art of Tai Chi is verified in a New York Times article "Tai Chi Reported to Ease Fibromyalgia," August 19, 2010. The findings of a study at Tufts Medical Center were published in the New England Journal of Medicine. The 12-week study, designed by Ramel Rones, concluded that regular Tai Chi practice can help patients with Fibromyalgia, a chronic pain condition which causes fatigue, insomnia, and depression, and impairs function. Tai Chi can help with many other health issues. - August 21, 2010 - YMAA Publication Center
Pro Players Classic Holds Kick-O Party at Mulligans and Martinis
Proceeds to benefit Thunderbird scholarship opportunities for U.S. veterans. - August 21, 2010 - Pro Players Classic
Iowa CJIS Project Wins IJIS Institute Innovation Award
The IJIS Institute, a nonprofit organization that focuses on mission-critical information sharing for justice, public safety, and homeland security, along with Emergency Management Magazine, announce the Iowa Criminal Justice Information System Project as the winner of the 2010 Innovation... - August 21, 2010 - IJIS Institute
David Gavin Receives Award of Excellence from the IJIS Institute
The IJIS Institute, a nonprofit organization that focuses on mission-critical information sharing for justice, public safety, and homeland security announces David Gavin, a veteran of 33 years at the Texas Department of Public Safety (TX-DPS), as the winner of its 2010 Robert P. Shumate National... - August 21, 2010 - IJIS Institute
Technology Association of Georgia Launches FinTech Society to Promote Georgia’s Financial Technology Industry
Recognizing that Georgia generates more than $34 billion annually from the financial technology (FinTech) sector; the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) has formed a society to promote and further the interests of Georgia’s FinTech companies, employees, and investors. TAG FinTech’s... - August 21, 2010 - TAG think
AAUCM Names First National Merchant Solutions a Preferred Provider of Processing Solutions
Exclusive Offers on Medical Payment Solutions Now Available to AAUCM Members. - August 21, 2010 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
The Own Your Power Biz Conference in NY Features Keynote Speaker from Dr. Randal Pinkett "Season 4 Winner of the Apprentice" TV Show & Business Coaches
The upcoming 2010 Own Your Power Biz Conference theme is “Getting Personal with Your Business.” The Own Your Power Biz Conference will be held on Saturday, September 18th from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm at Columbia University’s Faculty House. The Conference offers an exciting program... - August 21, 2010 - Own You Power Biz
Visit the Hall of Veterinary Health at the NYS Fair in Syracuse, August 26 - September 6, 2010
Pet owners and animal lovers are invited to the popular Hall of Veterinary Health at the New York State Fair in Syracuse, NY, to talk with veterinarians, learn about the diversity of careers in veterinary medicine, listen to different animals' heartbeats, watch videos of actual animal surgeries, attend live demonstrations, and enjoy seeing many different exhibits in air-conditioned comfort. - August 20, 2010 - New York State Veterinary Medical Society
Community Generated Green Line Extension Station Designs Submitted to MassDOT and Available for Public Review
Community Corridor Planning Group delivers results of three-day community design workshop in final report outlining design options, ideas and guidelines for all seven proposed Green Line Extension Stations. - August 20, 2010 - Community Corridor Planning
Infinite Wisdom Day United Communities in Dialogue
Sikh Research Institute hosted a multi-faith panel discussion and an interactive audience participation session afterwards on 8 August. The event sparked a discussion on the question of religious tolerance in our communities today and the success of moving from tolerance to acceptance. - August 20, 2010 - Sikh Research Institute