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Upcoming Webinar: Research Supporting Reading Program
On Thursday, May 27th 2010, 2:00 PM MST, Reading Horizons will be hosting a webinar with ESL specialist, Heidi Hyte, discussing recent research on reading instruction on how it fits into Reading Horizons new v5 reading program. - May 27, 2010 - Reading Horizons
The Arts Edge Summer, a New Performing Arts Program in NYC, Combines Musical Theater with College Prep for High School Students
The Arts Edge Summer Program is a New Performing Arts Program in New York City that combines musical theater with college prep for high school students. Students can put a little glee in their summer with a unique program that offers expert guidance from faculty members of leading performing arts institutions. The Arts Edge Summer Program is designed for high school students seriously considering a college major in musical theater. - May 27, 2010 - The Arts Edge
HSBCAMPS and Eastbay Partner to Outfit Youth with Apparel, Shoes and Camp Scholarships
Youth Basketball Program to Offer Eastbay Gear and Shoe Discounts for 2010 Summer Camp Participants; 100 Percent of Profits to Benefit HSBCARES - May 27, 2010 - HSBCAMPS
The Victory Center for Autism in Miami, Fl, Raises Significant Funds During Their "10th Year Anniversary Gala" Even Under This Year's Poor Economy
Recently, The Victory Center for Autism & Behavioral Challenges along with Christine Lee’s Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida, held its 10th Year Anniversary Gala. The theme for this year’s event was The Victory Center reaching its “10th year milestone.” - May 26, 2010 - The Victory Center for Autism & Behavioral Challenges
4th Dimension Press, a Publishing Arm of Edgar Cayce's A.R.E., Releases New Book with Keys to Happiness
Make Up Your Mind to Be Happy, by Josie Varga, imparts readers with 105 tips about turning thoughts toward social responsibility, helping one another, and the importance of the little things in life at a time when mostly everyone is facing financial and daily living challenges. - May 26, 2010 - Edgar Cayce's A.R.E.
UCLA Labor Center Report Makes a Case for Deep Green Energy Efficiency Retrofits
Why Basic Weatherization will Fall Short in Maximizing Carbon Reductions and Green Job Opportunities: http://constructionacademy.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/v.4-Deep-Green-Energy-Efficiency-Retrofits-FINAL-05-18-10-CCA.pdf - May 26, 2010 - California Construction Academy - UCLA Labor Center
Back for a Third Round, The Chicago Lighthouse Will be at the Friendship Village in Schaumburg, on Thursday, May 27, to Host a Low Vision Products Show
Tools For Living, Chicago Lighthouse’s retail store specifically designed for consumers who are blind or visually impaired, is bringing their inventory of adaptive technology, independent living items, home appliances, and much more to the Northwest suburbs. - May 26, 2010 - The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
AIA Michigan Design Awards Announced
Awards program designed to bring to public attention the value and importance of architectural excellence while recognizing those whose notable achievements encourage all to make excellence in architecture the standard. - May 26, 2010 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
Registrations Open for The Space Generation Congress 2010
Registrations are now open for The Space Generation Congress 2010 (SGC2010) taking place in Prague, Czech Republic, September 23-25 2010. Students and young professionals in the space sector are invited to submit their applications by July 1, 2010. - May 26, 2010 - Space Generation Advisory Council
National Institute of Statistical Sciences Awarded Grant for Postdoctoral Research in Support of Science Resource Statistics (SRS)
The National Institute of Statistical Sciences (NISS) has been awarded a $750,209 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to establish a postdoctoral research program in collaboration with NSF’s Division of Science Resource Statistics (SRS). - May 26, 2010 - National Institute of Statistical Sciences
The Animal Rescue League of Boston Launches Spay Waggin’ to Bring Subsidized Spay/Neuter Services to Pet Owners in Southeastern Massachusetts
The Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) is bringing its Spay Waggin’ to southeastern Massachusetts. The Spay Waggin’ provides subsidized spay and neuter services to pet owners in financial need and makes monthly scheduled stops throughout the South Shore and Cape Cod to perform... - May 26, 2010 - Animal Rescue League of Boston
Arizona Academic Decathlon Association (AADA) Places Second Nationally
The Mountain View (Mesa) Arizona Academic Decathlon team placed second in Division I and second place overall nationally, with a score of 48,323. The team also took second place in the Super Quiz Relay and third place in combined written and oral Super Quiz. In the last 21 years, teams representing Arizona have always finished in the top five in the nation. - May 26, 2010 - Arizona Academic Decathlon Association
Grand Opening Event WildTech and YMCA collaboration: a New High Tech Company Run by Low-Income Community Members
Announcing WildTech and YMCA collaboration, The World’s First High Technology Company coordinated from the YMCA Youth & Family Services CAQT community Center. WTA is a new non-profit organization that provides technology skills and work-based learning experiences for low-income residents... - May 26, 2010 - The Wilderness Technology Alliance
Long Island Children's Museum Participates in Blue Star Museums
Long Island Children's Museum is one of more than 600 museums to offer free admission to military personnel and their families this summer through the Blue Star Museums program. - May 26, 2010 - Long Island Children's Museum
Learn Best Practices in Sustainable Product Development as Industry Experts Share Tools, Tips, Tricks and Secrets for Getting It Right
PDMA/LA, the Los Angeles chapter of the Product Development and Management Association, will present a panel presentation on green product development at Otis College of Art and Design on Wednesday, June 2nd 2010 from 6PM to 9PM. "Best Practices in SustainableProduct Development—Industry... - May 26, 2010 - PDMA/LA
TPTA to Help Texans Save Up to 120% on Healthcare Costs
Texans seeking physical therapy services must have a referral from another healthcare provider, increasing the cost of healthcare by as much as 123%. Texas ranks 43rd in the country for primary care physician access. Healthcare reform may push even more physicians to "conceirge" plans, only increasing the lack of access to physicians, further delaying patient care and increasing healthcare costs. Texans need the right to choose physical therapy treatment directly from a physical therapist. - May 25, 2010 - Texas Physical Therapy Association
GTL Wins Ramakrishna Bajaj National Quality Outstanding Achievement Trophy
GTL Limited, a Global Group Enterprise wins the Indian Merchant Chamber’s (IMC) Ramakrishna Bajaj National Quality (RBNQ) Outstanding Achievement Trophy-2009 under service category. The award was conferred to GTL in recognition to its distinction in service excellence, superior customer,... - May 25, 2010 - GTL Limited
Historical March: 95 - Mile Walk from Birmingham to Montgomery, Alabama
Historical March: 95–Mile walk from Birmingham to the Steps of the State Capitol in Montgomery Alabama. Christian Missions Church is sponsoring “Walking for a Good Cause.” The walk will begin on Friday, June 11, 2010 in Birmingham and end on Saturday, June 19, 2010 in Montgomery,... - May 24, 2010 - Chrisitian Missions Church
Memorial Weekend Care Package Event
Operation Gratitude Salutes Memorial Weekend with Care Package Assembly and Letter Writing Campaign. - May 24, 2010 - Operation Gratitude
Canadian Company, Combats Con-Artist Companies - Home Assist Canada is Stopping the Widespread Homeowners Rip-Offs
With the spring spending market for homeowners in full swing, and the rush to get projects started, homes sold, homeowners packed and moved, home owners will be swindled out of millions of dollars. Many of these swindles will happen through misunderstandings and misrepresentation, others through... - May 23, 2010 - Home Assist Canada
Connecticut’s Lynch Toyota Celebrates Earning the WomenCertified® Seal with Charitable Events and Special Promotions
Lynch Toyota completes training and earns the WomenCertified Seal; Celebrates with special charity event that raised over $2,000 for Kids In Limos charity. - May 23, 2010 - WomenCertified
High School Lacrosse Game to Support Ovarian Cancer Awareness
Bishop Guertin and Londonderry High School wear teal - May 23, 2010 - Ovations for the Cure of Ovarian Cancer
NAWBO SD June Seminar Focuses on WBENC Certification
The benefits of WBENC certification as well as the process to obtain it will be featured in NAWBO San Diego's June 11 seminar. Learn more and register at nawbo-sd.org. - May 23, 2010 - NAWBO San Diego
Victoria Theatre Association and Waste Management Launch Successful Green Partnership
With the help of Waste Management, Victoria Theatre Association has adopted a new recycling program. - May 23, 2010 - Victoria Theatre Association
NEUROSURGERY® Launches International Podcast Series
NEUROSURGERY®, the official journal of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons is pleased to announce the launch of the NEUROSURGERY® International Podcast Series, a collection of podcast channels featuring NEUROSURGERY® content translated into 6 languages and recorded by a panel of... - May 23, 2010 - Congress of Neurological Surgeons
Nature Magazine Features Dr. Choi’s Nano-Engineering Research
As a recipient of the prestigious 2010 Young Investigator Program (YIP) Award by the Office of Naval Research (ONR), Dr. Choi's work in Nano-Engineering is dramatically enhancing the corrosion resistance capabilities of Naval Vessels while also highlighting his unique career path and demonstrating the innovative research of faculty within Stevens. - May 22, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Arkansas Mississippi Minority Supplier Development Council Announces Mia McNeal as New President
Arkansas Mississippi Minority Supplier Development Council today announced Mia McNeal accepted the position of President. AMMSDC’s mission is to promote the development of business opportunities between Minority Business Enterprises (MBE’s), corporations, governmental agencies and other... - May 22, 2010 - Arkansas Mississippi Minority Supplier Development Council
IIMSAM Mideast Office Observed World Day of Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud's message on World Day of Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. He urged for composite dialogues among different cultures to promote harmony, brotherhood and peace for over all development of world civilization. - May 22, 2010 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
WomenCertified® Partners with The Retail Outsource to Revolutionize Customer Service in the Wireless Industry
The Retail Outsource announces plans to participate in the WomenCertified training and certification program to maintain higher standards of sales and customer service with special focus on the wireless and digital services industry. - May 22, 2010 - WomenCertified
NAWBO SD Announces BRAVO! Award Winners
NAWBO San Diego presented six BRAVO! Awards to women business owners at its annual gala on May 19. - May 22, 2010 - NAWBO San Diego
CRA Creates New Business Incentives
The Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency has created three new economic development incentive programs that reward new and existing businesses for creating higher-paying jobs and high-end office space in the CRA District. The Job Creation Bonus (JCB) Program and the Relocation Development... - May 22, 2010 - Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
New Non-Profit Focuses on Native Species Habitat Restoration in Pescadero Waterways and Marsh
A group of concerned citizens announced formation of a new non-profit determined to reverse the startling population decline of native coastal and marine species. Starting with projects along the San Mateo Coast, the Coastal Alliance for Species Enhancement will work to restore threatened species and protect recreational use of delicate areas. - May 21, 2010 - Coastal Alliance for Species Enhancement
Marcia Pevsner Honored by NA'AMAT USA
Lincolnshire resident Marcia Pevsner was a 23-year-old mother with a young daughter when a dear friend who had recently joined NA'AMAT USA invited her to become a member. After more than 50 years as a leader in NA'AMAT USA at the local, area and national levels, Pevsner laughs when she thinks about her initial reaction to joining the organization, then called Pioneer Women. - May 21, 2010 - NA'AMAT USA, Greater Chicago Council
Freelance Camp Expands to San Francisco
Freelance Camp PRO San Francisco 2010 is a new twist on the established series of BarCamps for freelancers and independent contractors. FreelanceCamp Pro San Francisco: June 5 - a one day "unconference" for all professionals to network and develop profitable strategies to improve their business. First 75 attendees will receive free schwag from Speck Products, a company that produces iphone and laptop cases. - May 21, 2010 - Freelance Camp
CTS2010 International Tourism Fair in Armenia
CTS2010 (Caucasus Travel Show) International 10th Annual Tourism Fair took place on 14-15 May, 2010 at the “Moscow” cinema theatre in Yerevan. The fair was officially opened by Ara Petrosyan, Deputy Minister of Economy of the Republic of Armenia, Management of the Armenian Association of Travel Agents (AATA) and Dr.Jatinder Cheema, USAID Mission Director in Armenia. - May 21, 2010 - Armenian Association of Travel Agents
The Actors Hall of Fame Foundation Announces "Q & Acting" a New Weekly TV Series
Actors Hall of Fame brings college students and famous actors together to talk about their latest roles in Movies, TV shows and Broadway Plays. - May 21, 2010 - The Actors Hall of Fame Foundation
c3:VisionLAB™ Presents - SOA 2010: State of the Arts Symposium
Evolving the Future through the Power of Arts and Media to Ignite Global Change through an Extraordinary One-Day Event - May 21, 2010 - c3:VisionLAB
Clark Hunt Construction Helps Disabled Veterans in San Antonio
Enable America works to improve employment for disabled veterans and people with disabilities. Clark Hunt Construction is supporting this cause in San Antonio by hosting an employment mentoring session for disabled veterans at its Brooke Army Medical Center construction site at Ft. Sam Houston. - May 21, 2010 - Enable America
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CTREIA) Announces Fairfield County REIA Meeting on May 27, 2010 in Bridgeport, CT
On Thursday May 27, 2010, the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association, or CT REIA, and the Fairfield County REIA are sponsoring the Bridgeport New Development Toolbox seminar, presented by the Bridgeport Downtown Task Force. - May 21, 2010 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Energy and Renewable Energy the Focus of German American Business Forum Dialogue Session
Energy policy, technologies, markets and the environment were the topics of a dialogue session held by the GermanAmericanBusinessForum (GABF) on May 5, 2010. Participants at the dialogue session, moderated by Robert Clark, Deputy Director (U.S.) of the GABF, discussed the following: - The... - May 21, 2010 - GermanAmericanBusinessForum in Washington, D.C.
International Business Brokers Association Conference Features Sessions on Recovery & Growth, June 17-19 in Orlando
The IBBA Conference for Professional Development will take place June 17-19 at the Loews Royal Pacific Resort in Orlando, Fla. More than 500 business brokers and intermediaries will convene for three days of education focused on new industry trends and developments. A variety of sessions geared... - May 21, 2010 - International Business Brokers Association
Hailsham Gears Up for Summer Carnival & Lark in the Park
Hailsham will be filled with local pride on Saturday 19th June as the town welcomes the prestigious street Carnival Procession and Lark In The Park Festival. - May 21, 2010 - Hailsham Town Council
New Mayor of Hailsham Elected
Councillor Robin Kempe was elected Mayor of Hailsham and Chairman for 2010/11 at the Town Council’s Annual Meeting on Monday 17th May. - May 21, 2010 - Hailsham Town Council
Only Two Weeks Left for Residents to Enter 2010 Hailsham in Bloom Competitions
The Town Council’s Hailsham in Bloom Committee is still searching for the town’s most attractive gardens for the 2010 entry into the South & South East in Bloom competition. - May 21, 2010 - Hailsham Town Council
Hailsham Town Mayor Supports Hailsham Lions Country Fayre
The Hailsham Lions Club is promising a day of fun and entertainment for all on Sunday 6th June at Broad Farm, Hellingly. - May 21, 2010 - Hailsham Town Council
Prof. Muhammad Yunus Captures the Mind of Vienna in the First Leg of the Social Business Tour 2010
The Social Business Tour 2010 commenced with grand style and purpose in Vienna on May 11th. This tour involved the process of spreading awareness of the concept named "Social Business." - May 21, 2010 - Wockhardt Foundation
Launching of a Book Chaos to Glory by Pastor Solomon Nganga from Kenya Who Suffered Sexual Abuse
Pastor Solomon Nganga, a Kenyan pastor is launching his new book, chaos to glory. Talks about his sufferings as a victim of sexual abuse. Will be held on Saturday May 22 2010 at Jubilee Covenant Center 835 N Central ave suite D113, Kent, WA, 98032 from 5 pm to 8 pm. - May 20, 2010 - hope christ ministries
American Cancer Society - Relay For Life of Clark, NJ: Invites Cancer Survivors and Loved Ones to Create a World with More Birthdays and Less Cancer
American Cancer Society (Eastern Division) and Clark Township in Union County, New Jersey will host overnight event to fight cancer. In Honor of Cancer Survivors and to Remember Those Lost to the Disease. - May 20, 2010 - American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Rahway NJ
Xclaimed Ministries Gives Away Bicycles and Toys
Xclaimed Ministries provides another community concert giving away free bicycles, free toys, free BBQ lunch, free groceries and a message of hope (also free). - May 20, 2010 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
Nonprofit Aims to Eliminate AIDS
May 18th was HIV Vaccine Awareness Day. On this day, Medwiser, a nonprofit organization aimed at eliminating AIDS, joined with researchers, governments and National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease in supporting efforts to find a vaccine for HIV. “The development of a vaccine to... - May 20, 2010 - Medwiser