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North Scottsdale Chamber and The Breakfast Joynt Raise $550 for Singleton Moms
Check to be presented on Monday, Aug. 16, 2:00 pm, at The Breakfast Joynt in Scottsdale. - August 15, 2010 - North Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce
Buteyko Clinic's Natural Asthma Treatment is Featured in MN Health Care News Magazine
For the countless asthma sufferers in the US and worldwide what are the options to treat this chronic illness? The Buteyko Clinic in Minneapolis offers a very effective natural breathing therapy that, when used as adjunct to carefully considered conventional treatment, might send asthma into... - August 15, 2010 - Buteyko Clinic USA
National Capital Planning Commission Approves Final Plans for the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial
The Disabled Veterans’ LIFE Memorial Foundation (DVLMF) has announced that the National Capital Planning Commission approved the final site and building plans for the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial (AVDLM) at its hearing last month in Washington, D.C. The Commission had... - August 15, 2010 - American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial
Windancer Small Wind Turbine in Taschen's Top 10 Sustainable Energy Products Worldwide
The multi-award-winning Windancer small wind turbine selected for Taschen’s new international survey of leading-edge green product design. - August 14, 2010 - Wind Simplicity
A Special Wish Granted to Illinois Boy with Illness
A little boy with a severe seizure disorder had his wish to have a special bike of his own granted through national children’s charity Kids Wish Network. - August 14, 2010 - Kids Wish Network
New CCC Board Announces Schedule of 2010-2011 Events
Panels, presentations and discussions on all aspects of the music business are planned by the California Copyright Conference for monthly events in Los Angeles. - August 14, 2010 - California Copyright Conference
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Organization, Operation, and Possible Liquidation of Family Limited Partnerships
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: “Organization, Operation, And Possible Liquidation of Family Limited Partnerships” This two-hour event is scheduled on October 6, 2010 at 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET. - August 14, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
FaceTime Communications, Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event on What Every Litigant Should Know About Social Media Channels on 09/08/10
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that FaceTime Communications will be a sponsor at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “What Every Litigant Should Know About Social... - August 14, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
Jerald David August and Guy B. Maxfield of Fox Rothschild LLP to Speak at KC’s Organization, Operation, and Possible Liquidation of Family Limited Partnerships on 10/6/20
Spearheading KC’S Organization, Operation, and Possible Liquidation of Family Limited Partnerships webcast is the distinguished duo of Co-Chair of Tax & Estates Department, Jerald David August and Senior Counsel of Fox Rothschild LLP, Guy B. Maxfield. They will roll up their sleeves to... - August 14, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum's 13th Annual Boat Auction is September 4
Visit the historic waterfront town of St. Michaels, MD and for the 13th Annual Boat Auction while supporting the 'jewel of the Chesapeake" - the non-profit Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. 18 acres of boats, plus barbecue, beer and the sounds of a lively auction will all be a part of the experience. - August 14, 2010 - Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
Frederick Douglass Day is October 23 at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
Enjoy 18 acres of beautiful waterfront at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum and celebrate Talbot County's favorite son, Frederick Douglass. Proceeds benefit the Frederick Douglass Memorial at the Talbot County Courthouse in Easton, MD. - August 14, 2010 - Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
The Kids In Need Foundation Announces Mobile Donor Plan
The Kids In Need Foundation, a national, non-profit organization dedicated to providing free school supplies to economically disadvantaged school children and under-funded teachers, announced it is growing their mobile communications capabilities. This includes text-to-donate capacity through SMS, Twitter and SMTP. In addition, the Foundation has the ability to create mobile polls and broadcast messages directly to donors’ mobile phones. - August 14, 2010 - Kids In Need Foundation
"Reading Tennessee Williams" Will be a Part of the Ava Gardner Festival
Festival attendees encouraged to read Tennessee Williams' "The Night of the Iguana" - August 14, 2010 - Ava Gardner Museum
Senate Hopeful Prompts Pledge
Political newbie, Mike East, gave the Fancy Farm establishment a surprise when he pointed out the fact that the Pledge of Allegiance had been omitted from the Western Kentucky annual political gathering. - August 14, 2010 - Mike East for Senate
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina Raffles Off a Log Cabin in the Smoky Mountains
A beautiful Smoky Mountain log cabin is up for Raffle to raise funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina in their efforts to dedicate more staff to the effort of matching kids with Big Brothers and Big Sisters. The log cabin overlooks one of the country's most spectacular views - the Great Smoky Mountains, and raffle tickets are just $100 each. - August 14, 2010 - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina
Toastmasters International Announces a New Club Forming at the Jennifer Diamond Cancer Foundation Resource Center in Chatsworth, CA - www.toastmasters.org
Toastmasters International is launching a new club at the Jennifer Diamond Cancer Foundation Resource Center, 9410 Owensmouth Avenue, Chatsworth, CA 91311, to speak about your cancer experience in a safe and supportive environment. Communicating about cancer with your loved ones and doctors is an... - August 14, 2010 - Toastmasters Chatsworth
Over 1,000 Yoga Studios Offering One Week Free Yoga During National Yoga Month September
During National Yoga Month September, millions will come together to celebrate yoga and it's many health benefits. Free Yoga Classes and One Week Free Yoga will be offered by over 1,000 yoga studios nationwide. Festivities will take place across the U.S., with hundreds of studios, teachers, individuals and organizers taking part in their own hometowns. - August 14, 2010 - Yoga Health Foundation
IAPAM Announces New Spanish Version of Its hCG Weight Loss Resource
The IAPAM is committed to providing physicians with the industry's best resources for hCG and medical weight loss management. In today's global economy, Spanish-speaking consumers and businesses account for almost 20 percent of all gross spending. Spanish is the official language of 24 countries and is spoken as a first language by over 400 million potential patients around the world. To serve this growing market segment, the IAPAM has announced that it now offers its hCG Guide in Spanish. - August 14, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Shenita Williams is Coming Back to Her Recently Renovated Home by Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay
On Tuesday, August 24, Shenita Williams, the aunt of Paris Whitehead Hamilton, is coming back to her home after weeks of substantial renovations completed by Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay (RTTB), in partnership with the City of St. Petersburg, members of the Tampa Chapter of the National... - August 13, 2010 - Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay
Tips 4 Teens, Inc. Introduces a Free Youth Development Program for Clayton County Students Ages 11-17
Tips 4 Teens introduces PHAT (Promoting a Healthy lifestyle through Abstaining from Toxic decisions), which has taken the initiative to reduce juvenile delinquency, teen pregnancy, & school dropout. PHAT is research based and integrates Choice and Cognitive Behavioral concepts, which have been found to change maladaptive self-defeating behaviors and thought processes. Tips 4 Teens' PHAT Program has produced remarkable changes in youth’s decision making strategies and behaviors. - August 13, 2010 - Tips 4 Teens, Inc.
Batter Up for an ALS Cure Presents SLAM ALS: the Concert Featuring Edwin McCain
Batter Up for an ALS Cure will host the first open to the public concert by any ALS Research Organization in USA. - August 13, 2010 - Batter Up For ALS Cure
Pro Energy Consultants Now Offering Service to “Light” Commercial Buildings
Pro Energy Consultants now offers energy audits to “light” commercial buildings. Small business owners can take advantage of this opportunity to lower high energy costs affecting their bottom line and/or solve employee and customer comfort issues. - August 13, 2010 - Pro Energy Consultants
My Sports Dreams Helps Emerging Sport of Lacrosse Continue to Grow
Sports marketing company, My Sports Dreams, assists college and H.S. lacrosse teams across the country raise thousands, bridge budget gaps and continue to compete. - August 13, 2010 - My Sports Dreams
Photographs of 2010 US Open of Surfing Final Heat in Huntington Beach Released by the Committee to Re-Elect Jennifer McGrath
The Committee to Re-Elect Jennifer McGrath City Attorney of Huntington Beach announces the release of over 30 photographs of the 2010 Hurley US Open of Surfing final heat in Huntington Beach, California, between Brett Simpson and Michael “Jordy” Smith. - August 13, 2010 - Committee to Re-Elect Jennifer McGrath City Attorney
Healthy Appetites to Support Healthy Lifestyles in At-Risk Youth
On Saturday, September 25, supporters, volunteers and guests will “Reach for the Stars!” to help fund MIKE Program’s work with vulnerable youth. Now in its sixth year, the annual benefit dinner attracts healthy appetites and contributions with a gourmet dinner and fine wines as Roy Jay, local community builder and MIKE Program Advisory Board member, conducts a fun-filled live auction on stage. - August 13, 2010 - MIKE Program
Sallie Ann Keller Receives the 2010 Jerome Sacks Award for Cross-Disciplinary Research
Dr. Sallie Ann Keller has received the 2010 Jerome Sacks Award for Cross-Disciplinary Research. For the past five years, Keller has been the William and Stephanie Sick Dean of the George R. Brown School of Engineering and professor of statistics at Rice University. In September she will become director for the Science and Technology Policy Institute (STPI) in Washington, D.C. - August 13, 2010 - National Institute of Statistical Sciences
Foundation Supports Struggling Ohio School
The Kids In Need Foundation and the Kinder Morgan Foundation: Providing school supplies to Ohio town devastated by unemployment All Students at East End Elementary Will Receive School Supplies The Kids In Need Foundation, a national, non-profit organization dedicated to providing free school... - August 13, 2010 - Kids In Need Foundation
Veteran Fleet Expert to Lead NAFA's Education Efforts
Kate Vigneau, CAFM, has been chosen to lead NAFA's educational efforts as the Association's new Professional Development Strategist. - August 13, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Students Get Ahead in Engineering with the Smallpeice Trust
Seventy 13/14 year olds from schools in the Hampshire and Isle of Wight region recently attended a specially designed Engineering Experience residential course at the University of Portsmouth as part of the Get ahead with STEM! programme to encourage them to take up careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. - August 13, 2010 - The Smallpeice Trust
Ambitious Pupils Pitch to BT Dragons with the Smallpeice Trust
Nearly forty aspiring young engineers recently enjoyed a unique learning experience at BT Adastral Park in Ipswich. The group of 15 to 17 year old students spent three days finding out how to turn their creative engineering ideas into reality. Students learnt everything they needed to know about starting their own flourishing engineering enterprise, including technical, financial and marketing advice. - August 13, 2010 - The Smallpeice Trust
Olympic Speed Skater J.R. Celski Joins Team Up for Nonprofits as Community Ambassador
Winter Olympic medalist encourages youth to support nonprofits through concert fundraisers. - August 12, 2010 - Team Up for Nonprofits
"Saving Grace Project" Works to Preserve Thailand Mission School... 600 Missionary Kids’ Education at Stake
Grace International Educational Foundation (GIEF) has launched The Saving Grace Project to help more than 600 missionary children who face losing their Christian school. Eleven year-old Grace International School, located in Chiang Mai, Thailand, may need to relocate due to pressure by a local neighborhood association. Saving Grace is an effort to help provide temporary classrooms and property to build a new campus. - August 12, 2010 - Grace International Educational Foundation
IAPAM Enhances "Resources" Section with the Latest Cosmetic Laser and Skin Rejuvenation Advancements
The IAPAM has just added two new sections to its globally-respected website (http://www.iapam.com/resources). This new web content focuses on Laser & Light Devices and Skin Resurfacing. As part of the International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine's website, the Resources Sections provide doctors around the world with treatment-focused content and timely intelligence on the aesthetic medicine industry's leading procedures, such as Botox and medical weight loss. - August 12, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Guidelines for Implementing the PCAOB’s Risk Assessment Standards Live Webcast
During this Knowledge Group live CPE/CLE webcast (1.5-2.0 Credits), participants will have an overview of how to interpret and implement the new risk assessment standards, including documentation guidance and suggestions for effectiveness. By joining this webcast, you will learn how to link... - August 12, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
Jeffrey F. Robertson, Special Counsel, Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Guidelines for Implementing the PCAOB’s Risk Assessment Standards on 09/28/10
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Jeffrey F. Robertson, Special Counsel, Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Guidelines... - August 12, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
DRI International, Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event on Disaster Recovery Plan from a Financial & Policy Perspective on 11/09/10
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that DRI International, a managed security services provider will be a sponsor at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Disaster Recovery... - August 12, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
Al Berman, Executive Director of DRI International to Speak at KC’s Disaster Recovery Plan from a Financial & Policy Perspective on 11/09/2010
Joining the panel of notable speakers for KC’S Disaster Recovery Plan from a Financial and Policy Perspective webcast is the distinguished Executive Director of DRI International, Al Berman. Together with several key experts, he will form part of the two-hour live discussion on November 9,... - August 12, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
BNI New Hampshire, Maine and Western Massachusetts to Host Regional Networking Conference
BNI New Hampshire, BNI Maine and BNI Western Massachusetts is proud to announce that it will host its third regional networking conference event in September. What: The event will include educational breakout sessions from speakers around the U.S., discussing topics on how changes in strategy... - August 12, 2010 - BNI, New Hampshire
NPSA Offers Conference Attendees Productivity Tips
NPSA Operations Manager Joel Rathbone offers tips for making the most of the portable storage industry’s annual conference this November. - August 12, 2010 - National Portable Storage Association
At the Annual NAFDMA Convention, There’s Still a Whole Lot More to Learn
Announcing the early details of the 26th annual NAFDMA convention. The convention will be held in February 2011 in Baltimore, MD. A three-day bus tour, workshops, concurrent sessions and trade show will be offered for farm direct marketers and agritourism operators. - August 12, 2010 - NAFDMA
The 3rd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress Announces Beike Biotechnology as Silver Sponsor
The 3rd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce Beike Biotechnology as a Silver Sponsor at the conference held on September 22-24, 2010. - August 12, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Fundación Exportar Argentina Announced as a Silver Sponsor of the World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
The 3rd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce Fundación Exportar Argentina as a Silver Sponsor at the conference held on September 22-24, 2010. - August 12, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
The 3rd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress Announces Israel Tourism Board as a Bronze Sponsor
The 3rd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress announces the Israel Tourism Board as a Bronze Sponsor of the conference, which will take place on September 22-24, 2010. - August 12, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Traveling Photo Exhibition Highlights Need for Clean Water in Africa
WaterCan is bringing its development work in Africa to the doorsteps of Canadians through the powerful images of Peter Bregg, internationally renowned photographer. Water for Life: An African Photo Exhibit was launched at a private celebration hosted by The Honourable Peter Milliken, M.P, Speaker... - August 12, 2010 - WaterCan
Art Show Benefits Adults with Developmental Disabilities
This is a post-event write-up for a recent free event at Countryside Association for People with Disabilities (located in Palatine, IL). Art created by adults with disabilities was auctioned off, with the proceeds going back to each artist and counting towards future art shows. - August 12, 2010 - Countryside Association for People with Disabilities
Bringin’ Sexy Back to Shopping, Saving, & Social Responsibility: How Roozt.com Will Help Gen Y Consumers Save Money & Make a Difference at the Same Time
Launching in September, Roozt.com will finally make it easy to shop responsibly, offering daily deals of 50-70% off on products from socially and environmentally responsible companies and donating 1% back to a non-profit of the buyer's choice. Roozt.com will provide a hip, mainstream hub for responsible shoppers, where they can save big and support some incredible causes while they are at it. - August 12, 2010 - Roozt.com
Micro-Lending Group Fights Poverty by Connecting Donors with Entrepreneurs Thousands of Miles Apart
Vermont-based NGO, People Helping People Global, has rolled out a new website that allows donors to connect with entrepreneurs in Central America who are being offered the opportunity to escape poverty through small business. - August 12, 2010 - People Helping People Global
New Website for the Over 50 Crowd Asks the Question: "What Was Your Defining "I Gotta Get Outta Here" Moment?"
Are you over 50, and running an online business? If you answered yes, then a new website for 'Over 50' online entrepreneurs, SecondWindEntrepreneurs.org, is offering $100 for the best answer to the question: "What Was Your Defining "I Gotta Get Outta Here" Moment?" In other... - August 11, 2010 - SecondWindEntrepreneurs.org
Hurricane Protection Event in New Orleans August 19th & 20th
The International Hurricane Protection Association will conduct its August Meeting with CEU Seminars, Panel Discussions, Tabletop Displays and Reception at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside. - August 11, 2010 - International Hurricane Protection Association
forum3 Launches Seminars to Address Broader Charity and Industry Issues
UK’s largest not-for-profit career fair introduces debate for CEO environment, sustainability, social media strategies and budget advice - August 11, 2010 - forum3