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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Parent Coaching Institute is Offering a $900 Tuition Discount to Those Who Call to Apply for Fall Registration Before August 15, 2010
The Parent Coaching Institute is currently enrolling for the Fall Quarter of its year-long, graduate-level, distance-learning Parent Coach Certification® program, the first of its kind in the nation. Applicants who register before August 15, 2010 will receive a $900 tuition discount. - August 11, 2010 - The Parent Coaching Institute
Students Connect with Robotics Thanks to the Smallpeice Trust
From the 26th to 29th of July, thirty students, ages 15 to 17 from across the UK attended a four-day residential course at Staffordshire University organised by The Smallpeice Trust. Here they were introduced to the role of robotics in engineering, looking at how they work, the roles they will be called upon to perform in the future as well as the advanced computer software that drives them. - August 11, 2010 - The Smallpeice Trust
NPALI Say Update Immunizations to Prevent Serious, Life-Threatening Illnesses
"Regardless of age, sex, race, ethnic background, getting immunized is a lifelong, life-protecting responsibility," said Dr. Mary Beth Petraco, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, chair of the NPALI. - August 11, 2010 - Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island
NAWBO San Diego's Immediate Past President Elected to NAWBO California Board
Adrienne Moch, NAWBO San Diego's immediate past president, has been elected to the NAWBO California board as secretary/public relations director. - August 11, 2010 - NAWBO San Diego
$100,000 in Grants Available from Coleman Foundation at 8th Annual NACCE Conference in October in Orlando
The Coleman Foundation will conduct an elevator grant session with the potential to award $100,000 at the 8th Annual Conference of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship, being held in Orlando, FL, October 10-13, 2010. Individual grants of up to $12,500 will be awarded to support programs that establish or grow entrepreneurship education in community college settings. - August 11, 2010 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Traveling Exhibit on Life of Indy Jazz Hall of Fame Inductee Debuts at Butler University’s Irwin Library
The Jimmy McDaniels Foundation, Inc. unveils "The Leader of the Band," a biographical exhibit at the Irwin Library on the campus of Butler University August 16 until September 30. - August 11, 2010 - The Jimmy McDaniels Foundation, Inc.
Ebby Halliday Endorses Republican Nominee Stefani Carter for State Representative
Texas real estate legend Ebby Halliday today endorsed Republican nominee Stefani Carter in her bid for State Representative, District 102 in Dallas County. Halliday is one of Dallas’ first and most successful women entrepreneurs. Her real estate brokerage sells more homes in Texas than any... - August 10, 2010 - Stefani Carter for State Representative
Nantucket Community Sailing Presents Day 1 and 2 of Nantucket Race Week
The first two days of Nantucket Race Week focused on local competitors. - August 10, 2010 - Nantucket Community Sailing
Early Childhood Education at Risk Due to Recession - Ganeinu Takes on the Challenge
As families reassess their budgets during the recession, the importance of quality early childhood education must remain in focus. Long term benefits of quality education are invaluable. All avenues must be explored - assistance may be just a phone call away. - August 10, 2010 - Ganeinu - Early Childhood Development Center
Photographs of 2010 Surfers Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 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 60 photographs of the 2010 Surfers Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Huntington Beach, California, held in conjunction with the Hurley US Open of Surfing. - August 10, 2010 - Committee to Re-Elect Jennifer McGrath City Attorney
Cornerstone Association, Inc. Presents: 2010 Healthcare/Eldercare Conference
Discover How to Grow Your Business & Increase Your Clientele: Help for micro-entrepreneurs coping with the challenges of growing pains in capturing more of the Healthcare/Eldercare marketplace. - August 09, 2010 - Cornerstone Association, Incorporation
The Chairmen’s RoundTable Launches Executive Blog
Experienced executives share their wisdom on key business topics - August 09, 2010 - Chairmen's RoundTable
The Tyler Foundation is Adding a Personal Touch to the Fight Against Epilepsy
The Tyler Foundation strives to provide financial support to families' of children with epilepsy that are being treated at Children's Hospital Boston and UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center. The Tyler Foundation was founded in 2006, by Erik and Heather Plotkin, to reach out to families of... - August 09, 2010 - Tyler Foundation
Models for Charity & Mirage Night Club Present 1st Annual Children's Charity Fundraiser to Take Place August 12, 2010
Models for Charity (MFC) and Mirage Night Club are hosting the first benefit for the Treatment and Education of Autistic and Communication Related Handicapped Children (TEACCH) program, a local nonprofit organization that supports children with autism and other spectrum disorders. Featuring a... - August 08, 2010 - Models For Charity
Night Lotus's New Memoir by the Author of Spirituality For Dummies Reveals the Dynamic Experience of Living in the Ashram from the "Eat Pray Love" Book and Movie
Sharon Janis has written a bold, honest, and intimate memoir that reveals the ecstasy, pathos, and humor of life and spiritual awakening, sharing entertaining stories from her eclectic adventures to inspire and guide readers into a greater respect and appreciation for their own lives. - August 08, 2010 - Sharon Janis
Raleigh Regional Association of Realtors® Releases “Ask the Expert” Video
RALEIGH, N.C. – Raymond Larcher, executive vice president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (http://www.rrar.com), has announced the release of the newest “Ask the Expert” video, featuring Stacey Anfindsen, a realtor specialist at the association. - August 08, 2010 - RRAR
First of Its Kind Culinary Club Opens in Putnam and Westchester
For the growing number of people who watch cooking shows and enjoy learning new dishes from exciting local chefs, there is a first of its kind culinary club in Putnam and Westchester Counties in New York. The club partners with chefs to offer hands on cooking classes and cooking demonstrations in local restaurants offering private event invitations to its members. - August 07, 2010 - Culinary Collaboration
14th Anniversary - Black Family Day Celebration
Bringing Black Folk Together Since 1996. Friends. Family. Fellowship. - August 07, 2010 - Black Family Day
Shop for Social Change Helps Homeless Through Soccer, Shopping
LoyaltyClicks Uses Sporting Event as Springboard to Help Nonprofit - August 07, 2010 - LoyaltyClicks