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Nashville Singer-Songwriter Ken Harrell Named Featured Summer 2010 Angel Artist

The Michelle’s Angels Foundation Inc. (MAF) today announced its fourth designated featured Angel Artist: Ken Harrell of Nashville. Harrell follows singer-songwriters Kim Parent, Nicole Witt and TonJa Rose as a featured musical artist on the foundation’s website. Visitors to the... - June 29, 2010 - Michelles Angels Foundation

JAMPRO Coordinates Jamaica's Participation at World Expo Shanghai 2010

Eight weeks into the prestigious World Expo 2010 in the cosmopolitan Chinese city of Shanghai, the attractively designed Brand Jamaica Booth in the CARICOM Pavilion continues to attract large crowds of visitors who have been enjoying the rich visual and cultural display and eagerly purchasing the... - June 28, 2010 - Jamaica Promotions Corporation

NARI Names Functionality in the Home Top Priority

The majority (56%) of homeowners cite functionality as their largest concern when it comes to renovating their homes, according to the latest consumer poll conducted by the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). “The functionality of a home is very important, especially over... - June 28, 2010 - National Association of the Remodeling Industry

EXPOSURE Concert Grows to 3-Day Woodstock to Eradicate Domestic Violence

Club Paradise owners open hearts and doors, create a full weekend of music to support OP Music House’s mission to eradicate domestic violence and abuse. Three days, over 50 bands unite to confront and expose the problem of domestic control, abuse and violence with the EXPOSURE Concert: Because love shouldn't hurt. - June 28, 2010 - Love Shouldnt Hurt.TV

Italian Language Meetup Group Starts Cineforum Italiano: Sharing Italian Culture Through Cinema

Cineforum Italiano is dedicated to sharing Italian culture through film with Washington, DC audiences. Italian films with English subtitles will be screened throughout the year. All films are open to the public. Please visit the website, www.meetup.com/italiano, for full details, including location, start times, schedule and movie reviews. - June 27, 2010 - The Washington, DC Italian Language Meetup Group

Women of Color Career Success Telesummit 2010

Be Promotable is hosting a virtual conference called the Women of Color Career Success Telesummit to help professional women learn and project the right career management skills that get them hired and/or promoted. - June 27, 2010 - Be Promotable

Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) Announces Free Webinar with Tax Specialist Al Aiello

On July 1, 2010, the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association will be hosting a free webinar on how to start a real estate LLC business with Al Aiello. - June 27, 2010 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA

Pamela Fusco, VP, Industry Solutions, Solutionary to Speak at KC’s Event on Cyber Threat Intelligence on 08/12/10

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that Pamela Fusco, CISSP, CISM, CHS-III, VP of Industry Solutions of Solutionary, Inc. will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled:... - June 27, 2010 - The Knowledge Group

Local Dealership Helps Drive Fundraising Support for Childs Park

Local car dealership in Meredith gives to cause of rebuilding town park. - June 27, 2010 - Friends of Meredith Parks and Recreation

"Billy Elliot the Musical" and Dinner at Hotel Allegro Presented by The Women's Board for The Chicago Lighthouse, July 11

Proceeds will benefit Chicago Lighthouse programs and services to assist people who are blind or visually impaired. - June 27, 2010 - The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired

Trust for Architectural Easements Applauds Recent Listing of Allenhurst Residential Historic District in the National Register of Historic Places

The Allenhurst Residential Historic District in Allenhurst, NJ, has recently been listed in the National Register of Historic Places. “The National Register of Historic Places is the federal program that provides public recognition of our nation’s historic resources, whether... - June 27, 2010 - Trust for Architectural Easements

HVAC Company AJ Danboise Reverses the Flow of Health Costs by 34% with Wellco Wellness Program

AJ Danboise – a Farmington Hills plumbing, heating, cooling and electrical company, has reduced their overall medical costs by 34% over 3-years. - June 27, 2010 - Wellco Corporation

Students with Autism Enjoyed Day at Walt Disney World After Raising Own Fun

Seven students enrolled in Eden Autism Services Florida’s school for children with autism enjoyed a day at Walt Disney World and night at a resort hotel this month, thanks to money they raised themselves. Eden teacher Staci Thompson found instructions to make “cookie jars”... - June 27, 2010 - Eden Autism Services Florida

Gulf Oil Spill Day of Prayer, Sunday, June 27, 2010

Family ministry in Long Beach, CA, joins in Gulf Oil Spill Day of Prayer. - June 27, 2010 - Blessings All Around

WomenCertified® Founder Delia Passi Delivers Keynote at the Ritz-Carlton Residences 2010 Marketing and Sales Conference

Selling to Women expert Delia Passi teaches luxury real estate sales representatives how to improve the customer experience in a tough market. - June 27, 2010 - WomenCertified

Re-Igniting RRG Bill in Congress

The Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc. (SIIA) today reported that its lobbying team has intensified efforts to bring modernization of the Liability Risk Retention Act (LRRA) back to the attention of Congress as the House Financial Services Committee and the Senate Banking Committee wrap up... - June 27, 2010 - Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc.

JAMPRO Promotes Jamaican Food in New York

Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) will lead a delegation of local exporters in the food and beverage sector to the 56th Summer International Fancy Food Show, which will be held at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York from Sunday, June 27 through to Tuesday, June 29. Twelve Jamaican... - June 27, 2010 - Jamaica Promotions Corporation

Motorcoach Council’s New Ad Campaign and Public Service Announcements Educate Travelers About Environmental Benefits of Group Travel Using a Motorcoach (Charter Bus)

Campaign research shows that CO2 emissions are reduced by an average of 85% per passenger mile for every person who chooses motorcoach travel instead of driving alone. - June 26, 2010 - Motorcoach Council, Inc.

Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals Announces New President, Elects New Board of Directors

Non-profit association promotes professional integrity and consumer protection in the delivery of non-attorney, self-help legal services. - June 26, 2010 - Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals

Seniors Have a New Resource to Research Assisted Living Housing Options

Assisted Living Facilities launches with a nationwide directory of over 40,000 state-licensed senior living communities. A senior care blog and Q&A area also offer helpful advice and information for elders and their families considering assisted living. - June 26, 2010 - AssistedLivingFacilities.org

Socialism to be Discussed at Monthly Gathering of Freedom & Virtue Institute

Please reserve your seat for the Freedom & Virtue Institute’s next Hour of Freedom to be held on July 7 at 6 p.m. at The Forest Country Club in Fort Myers. Their topic will be: "What is socialism anyway?" An intellectual discussion on the history of socialism and its political... - June 26, 2010 - Freedom & Virtue Institute

WomenCertified® Founder Delia Passi Delivers Keynote at Texas Self Storage Association Executive Retreat

Selling to Women expert Delia Passi teaches self storage companies how to improve the customer experience at their facilities. - June 26, 2010 - WomenCertified

Make a Difference While Relaxing in Luxurious Old Vallarta Charm

Destination:PEACE Teams Up with World-famous Villa Leonarda for Voluntourism Vacation. - June 26, 2010 - Destination:PEACE

NPSA Partners with Foley Services

The National Portable Storage Association partners with Foley Services to help membership meet Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance needs. - June 26, 2010 - National Portable Storage Association

Fireworks and Your Family: Leave It to the Pros. Wisconsin Pediatricians Urge Caregivers to Prohibit Use of Fireworks.

Many families use fireworks as entertainment during the summer months, especially over the Fourth of July holiday. But is it safe? A surprising number of injuries and fatalities occur each year from using fireworks at home. It is much safer and easier to enjoy fireworks displays at events organized by professionals. - June 25, 2010 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics

Blessings All Around and WeddingWire Working Together to Help Bridal Couples

Blessings All Around has been rated 5-stars by WeddingWire. - June 25, 2010 - Blessings All Around

CSIA Announces the 2010 Apex Awards Nominees

CSIA, Colorado’s Technology Association, today announced the 2010 Apex Award Nominees - June 25, 2010 - CSIA, Colorado's Technology Association

CleanTech Venture Capital Interest

Keynote speaker to share the vision for CleanTech and Venture Capital Funding at EngEx 2010 - June 25, 2010 - EngEx Inc

Actress Lynn Whitfield Announced as Special Guest at Pink Ladder Gala

Emmy winner Lynn Whitfield to speak during Pink Ladder's Annual Step Up Conference Event in Las Vegas. - June 25, 2010 - Pink Ladder

2010 American Veterans Disabled for Life Silver Dollar Honors Nation's Military Heroes

Surcharges From Sales of Commemorative Coin Authorized to Support Construction of American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial in Washington, D.C. - June 25, 2010 - American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial

Nourishing USA, is Going Above and Beyond for Their Clients

Nourishing USA, along with its staff and volunteers have been working overtime to make certain their community food program wins grant funding from Post Foods. - June 25, 2010 - Nourishing USA

Face the Sun D.C. is Seeking Sponsors for Its Upcoming Event to Benefit the American Cancer Society

Face the Sun D.C. is seeking sponsors for their upcoming event to benefit the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. - June 25, 2010 - Face the Sun D.C.

Dr. Mitola and Cognitive Radio Are Featured on Computing Now

Dr. Joseph Mitola III, Vice President for the Research Enterprise at Stevens Institute of Technology, is the subject of a recent article on Computing Now which details the benefits and development of Cognitive Radio (CR), the intelligent wireless technology coined by Dr. Mitola in... - June 25, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology

Raquel Torres Joins Eden Autism Services Florida as Development Specialist

Raquel Torres joined Eden Autism Services Florida as a development specialist this month. In this role, she will assist with managing and coordinating the organization’s special events and fundraising efforts, contact database and records control, helping the organization continue its... - June 25, 2010 - Eden Autism Services Florida

Unlawful and Abusive Guardianships/Conservatorships Focus of This Month’s AARP’s ‘Inside E Street” Program, Featuring NASGA Member

AARP, as part of their Inside E Street series, will present an interview on 6/24 and 6/25 with NASGA member Danny Tate, recently freed from an unlawful Nashville conservatorship.[1] Inside E Street is an informative half-hour talk show that delves into the issues behind the headlines. While most... - June 25, 2010 - National Association to STOP Guardian Abuse

Friends Forever Hosts Israel's Boston Consul-General

Friends Forever, a 501(c)(3) global non-partisan advocacy and awareness organization dedicated to world peace, yesterday hosted Israeli Consul-General to New England, Nadav Tamir at The Hundred Club in Portsmouth, NH to discuss the important role that Friends Forever plays in fostering peace in the Middle East. - June 24, 2010 - Friends Forever USA

Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts Applauds Passage of ‘Nurse Delegation’ Bill by State Senate

Legislation to Improve Home Health Services Moves on to Massachusetts House of Representatives. - June 24, 2010 - Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts

ONR Continues Major Funding of ACCeSS Research Center at Stevens

The Atlantic Center for the Innovative Design and Control of Small Ships (ACCeSS) at Stevens Institute of Technology announced major funding for the next five years worth $4.5 million by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) as part of its National Naval Responsibility – Naval Engineering... - June 24, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology

The Celebrity Charity Coalition Restructures, Focuses on 100% Global Sustainability, Producing Green Results, and Prepares for "Down to Earth" GSI

Now called, Creative Sustainable Solutions., CEO and President , former Miami Dade Branch NAACP education chairperson, Maggy Ducena-Wright felt "there was too much emphasis on the celebrity and athlete members’ personal charity efforts, and not enough emphasis on the company’s... - June 24, 2010 - Creative Sustainable Solutions

Powerful Women Come Together to Empower Teen Girls to Become Successful Women

Inspired Girls International is taking its 1 day Success Summit to Los Angeles, Atlanta, Houston, New York, and Nashville. The empowering day features interactive workshops, celebrities, food, fun, and giveaways including a year long subscription to Seventeen magazine and beauty treats. - June 24, 2010 - Inspired Girls International

Where's Bob? - Bob DeVries is on an Awareness-Raising Campaign for the Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation.

Ever wonder what you would do if a loved one died unexpectedly? Meet Bob DeVries. On September 10, 2008, Bob’s wife, Shawn Marie DeVries, passed away from Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia (ARVD). She was only 35. Bob is on a quest to raise awareness of genetic heart arrhythmias that can cause sudden cardiac death in young people by attending one game at all 30 Major League Ballparks in one season. The second half of his quest begins June 21st. - June 24, 2010 - Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation

Economic Development Executive Holli Baumunk Named President & CEO of the Colorado BioScience Association Effective July 12

Holli Baumunk, Vice President of the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation for the past seven years, has been named President & CEO of the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) July 12. The announcement is made by Rick Jory, CBSA Board Chairperson, who says Baumunk was unanimously... - June 24, 2010 - Colorado BioScience Association

IIMSAM Official Observed UN Public Service Day

IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud message on the United Nations Public Service Day, He appealed for acknowledging and appreciating the public servants all across the globe for their tireless and sincere efforts in economic and social transformation. - June 24, 2010 - Dr. Naseer Homoud

San Francisco Food Bank Board Member Gary Max Maxworthy Wins National Jefferson Award

Maxworthy honored with the “Nobel Prize of Public Service” for creating a program that distributes 80 million pounds of produce to California’s three million residents at risk of hunger - June 24, 2010 - San Francisco Food Bank

NACCE Announces Awards to be Presented at 8th Annual Conference This Fall

The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) is seeking nominations for three award programs as well as entrants for its annual Student Essay Contest. Winners will be honored at the 8th Annual NACCE Conference, to be held October 11-13, 2010, in Orlando, FL. Award nominations and student essays must be submitted by September 15, 2010. - June 24, 2010 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship

Free Concert Series Down on Main Street

Returning for its second year, the “Down on Main” concert series kicks off the first of three events on July 8 at Fairpark Amphitheater in Downtown Tupelo. Each event will be held on the second Thursday of the month in July, August, and September. All concerts are free and open to the... - June 24, 2010 - Downtown Tupelo Main Street Association

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