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Texas Educators Elected to State Science Association Board
The members of the Science Teachers Association of Texas (STAT) have spoken. Association members have elected a slate of their peers to serve on the state board for the Science Teachers Association of Texas, commencing their leadership on June 1, 2010. The association serves as an advocate for science learning and teaching and provides teachers with state-approved professional development through their annual Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching (CAST). - April 22, 2010 - Science Teachers Association of Texas
A Unique Inspirational LinkedIn Group: Spring Magic Life Society
“Spring Magic Life - The Society for Love, Wisdom and Happiness,” a recently created LinkedIn international group (owner website: www.SpringMagicLife.com), focuses on supporting professional people to live an ideal quality life with balance, fulfillment, happiness and magic life experience. - April 22, 2010 - SpringMagicLife.com
Sports at the Beach and My Sports Dreams Partner Up to Bring a Unique Tournament Experience to Thousands of Athletes
MSD tabbed to be an official fundraising partner. - April 22, 2010 - My Sports Dreams
NAWBO San Diego Announces BRAVO! Award Nominees/ Winners Will be Announced at May 19 Event
NAWBO San Diego announced today the nominees for its six BRAVO! Awards. The winners will be announced at the dinner event, set for May 19 at the Courtyard Marriott Airport/Liberty Station. - April 22, 2010 - NAWBO San Diego
Central Scholarship Bureau Receives Major Gift to Create Endowed Scholarship: Former Board President Leaves Funding to CSB in Her Estate
Central Scholarship Bureau (CSB) is honored to receive a very generous contribution from the estate of Catharine (Kitty) and Isaac Hecht. Kitty, a former board president and longtime friend of Central Scholarship, passed away in July of 2009. This bequest will create the Isaac & Catharine S. - April 22, 2010 - Central Scholarship
ThePort Network and Web Courseworks Announce New Partnership to Strengthen Learning Communities for Associations
Web Courseworks, a provider of eLearning and hosted learning management services, and ThePort Network, a social media platform provider, today announced their strategic partnership. The partnership will provide customers with integrated services between Web Courseworks’ web-based learning... - April 22, 2010 - Web Courseworks
New Website Connects Talent Development Professionals
eTalent Review, the web’s first portal to connect the talent development community allows successful talent development coaches, judges and teachers to promote their expertise online and earn additional income. - April 21, 2010 - eTalent Review, LLC
National Association of Dog Walkers Formed to Help Dog Walking Businesses Throughout the US be More Successful
NADW provides business, marketing, sales and service advice through a professional membership based organization. - April 21, 2010 - National Association of Dog Walkers
Pentacle Theatre Musical Opening in Moscow, Russia
Oregon show set for international premiere. - April 21, 2010 - Pentacle Theatre
Colorado BioScience Association Announces 2010 Sponsors and Appoints Nine New Board Members
The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) announced 2010 association sponsors and welcomed nine new directors at its 2010 Annual All-Member Meeting held at the Colorado National Golf Club facilities in Erie, CO. The agenda also included presentations about the newly formed Colorado Institute for Drug, Device and Diagnostic Development (CID4) and Colorado Center for Drug Discovery (C2D2). - April 21, 2010 - Colorado BioScience Association
Michelle’s Angels Foundation Presents Christian Country Music Hope Concert Benefiting West Virginia Cancer Patients and Local Community
The Michelle’s Angels Foundation Inc. (MAF) together with the Kynette United Methodist Church today announced its plans to stage the first Michelle’s Angels Foundation “Christian Country Music Hope Concert” on April 28, 2010. - April 21, 2010 - Michelles Angels Foundation
1 Lakh Patients in First 100 days: A Breakthrough by Wockhardt Foundation
After successfully examining 100,000 patients by the first quarter of 2010, which was the total of last year’s achievement. Wockhardt Foundation is fully geared up for more, and this indeed is a remarkable achievement, by the Mobile Medical Unit. - April 21, 2010 - Wockhardt Foundation
Norwalk Exchange Club Presents "Competition Grilling 101"
The Norwalk Exchange Club will present "Competition Grilling 101" a barbecue cooking class on Sunday June 13th, from 10:00am until 3:00pm at the Gallaher Estate (Cranbury Park) Pavilion in Norwalk, Connecticut. Instructed by last years Bar•B•Q Pit Grilling Champion Mike Lee and... - April 21, 2010 - Norwalk Exchange Club
WBCBL Teams Up with My Sports Dreams as Official Fundraising Partner for Franchises
My Sports Dreams Solves Financial Challenges for College, High School and Now Professional Teams Nationwide. - April 21, 2010 - My Sports Dreams
ACCA Re-Asserts Its Commitment to the Accountancy Profession in Singapore by Backing Official Report
Publication of CDAS consultation supported by global accountancy body. - April 21, 2010 - ACCA
CSIA Opens Apex Award’ Nominations
CSIA today announces nominations are open for their 10th annual Apex Awards. - April 21, 2010 - CSIA, Colorado's Technology Association
The Dixie Chicks’ Song “Cowboy Take Me Away” Transformed Into Visual Art
cNoteART, which transforms songs into art, converted “Cowboy Take Me Away” by The Dixie Chicks into a work of fine art. - April 21, 2010 - cNoteART
Rescue Chocolate's New Wild at Heart Truffles are Here for Mother's Day
For Mother's Day, Rescue Chocolate has unveiled two new cruelty-free chocolates. As always, all net profits are donated to animal rescue groups. - April 21, 2010 - Rescue Chocolate
Rotary Club of College Park Sponsors Little League Team
Rotary Club of College Park sponsors its first Little League Baseball team for the 2010 season. The team is called The Rays and they have been working hard this spring to have a good season. - April 21, 2010 - Rotary of College Park
NAFA Addresses Funding Strategies for Corporate Fleet Managers at Institute & Expo
"Funding Strategies" offers fleet managers a primer on what management is looking for when it comes to funding a corporation, how fleet fits in, trends in the marketplace, and how they can help themselves in the eyes of corporate management. - April 21, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Steve Turoff Announced as Chief Technology Officer for mumms® Hospice Software
mumms® Software, a technology leader in the hospice community, announced the promotion of Steve Turoff, a former Senior Software Engineer and Product Manager, as Chief Technology Officer. Mr. Turoff started his career as an engineer at Intel and has since worked with companies including Sony,... - April 21, 2010 - mumms Software
The Chicago Lighthouse Opens Its "Tools for Living" Retail Store Offering a State of the Art Shopping Experience
For people who are blind or visually impaired, Lighthouse’s Tools for Living is specifically designed to enable ease, efficiency, independence. - April 20, 2010 - The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
Fifth Annual Mothers Who Make a Difference List
Love Our Children USA announced today the recipients of the Fifth Annual Mothers Who Make A Difference Awards, which recognize and support mothers in the celebrity and entertainment industries for their balancing motherhood, work and causes around the world. Among this year’s winners are celebrity moms Julianna Margulies, Amanda Peet, Keri Russell, Meredith Vieira, and Vanessa Williams. - April 20, 2010 - Love Our Children USA
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® and Triangle Multiple Listing Service Launch Redesigned Website
Raymond Larcher, executive vice president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), announced that the association and Triangle Multiple Listing Service, Inc. (TMLS) have launched a newly redesigned Website. The site was designed by Click Culture, a Raleigh-based... - April 20, 2010 - RRAR
"California Girls" Has a Beach Boy Feeling When the Song is Turned Into a Fine Art Image
cNoteART, which transforms music into modern art, turned the Beach Boys’ song “California Girls” into a modern art picture. - April 20, 2010 - cNoteART
Wisconsin Pediatricians Oppose Sale of "Raw Milk" -- WIAAP Urges Defeat of AB 628 and SB 434
The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics stands opposed to two companion bills currently going through the legislature that would legalize the sale of unpasteurized milk. "Raw milk" is a potentially dangerous food product that would endanger children and individuals with compromised immune systems, as well as the general public. - April 19, 2010 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Peaceful Solution Character Education Incorporated Announces Intensive Four-Day Teacher Training Summer Seminar on How to End Violence and Tension Among Students
Non-profit organization to hold a summer seminar training series that will teach educators how to develop positive moral character in their students and bring peace back into schools. - April 19, 2010 - Peaceful Solution Character Education Incorporated
Tom Joyner’s 2010 Fantastic Voyage™ Features All-Star Tribute to Frankie Beverly and the 20th Anniversary of "House Party"
More than 30 Acts Including Ron Isley, Kid & Play, Charlie Wilson, KEM, Chuck Brown & Doug E Fresh will participate in a major fundraiser for the Tom Joyner Foundation, an 11 year old organization with the primary mission is to provide scholarships to help keep students attending black colleges. - April 19, 2010 - Tom Joyner Foundation
African Services Committee Announces Positive Kids 3: Through Their Eyes Event
African Services Committee, in collaboration with award-winning photographer, Haik Kocharian, is proud to present Positive Kids 3: Through Their Eyes, a photographic exhibition and cocktail reception taking place on May 17th, 2010 and benefiting African Services Pediatric HIV programs in Ethiopia. - April 19, 2010 - African Services Committee
My Shopping Tree Receives a 2009 Constant Contact All-Star Award
My Shopping Tree (www.myshoppingtree.com), provider of personalized pet products today announced that it has received a 2009 All-Star Award from Constant Contact®, Inc. - April 19, 2010 - My Shopping Tree
VIVAVO, Inc. Today Announces the First Commercial Cloud Based Unified Communication as a Service (UCaaS) Available in Asia Pacific Regions Together with China Telecom
VIVAVO, Inc. today announces the first commercial Cloud based Unified Communication as a Service (UCaaS) available in Asia Pacific regions together with China Telecom (HK) International during the ICT Expo 2010. The service is first launched in Hong Kong and will be expanded into other regions such... - April 18, 2010 - VIVAVO, Inc.
LeonidesArts New York Gallery Presents "Men, Portraits and Abstract Landscapes" by Mark Vinsun at the Ninth Avenue Saloon, New York, New York
The artist Mark Vinsun explores the male form and the landscapes they inhabits in a realistic/abstract form. - April 18, 2010 - LeonidesArts New York Gallery
Portable Storage Hits Homerun at Baseball Stadiums
With a new Major League Baseball season beginning, portable storage units are getting emptied out again – at least temporarily. Find out how baseball teams are using portable storage. - April 18, 2010 - National Portable Storage Association
On the Boulevard Helps South Lansing Fight Back
On the Boulevard Business association is putting on a barbecue on July 10th from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. in Logan Square on MLK Boulevard and will include businesses from all around the local area. On the Boulevard strives to help the neighborhood tackle its biggest enemy: closing businesses. - April 18, 2010 - On the Boulevard
RIEDC Executive Director, Keith Stokes, to Address RI’s Bioscience Industry
Stokes will make his first industry-wide appearance at Tech Collective’s BIO ED event to discuss the RI Bioscience industry, growth strategies and commitment of resources. - April 18, 2010 - Tech Collective
John Packer Associates Have Been Awarded the ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management System Accreditation
This recognition further demonstrates the company’s commitment to sustainable design and management in all aspects of their work - April 18, 2010 - John Packer Associates
New Stewardship Code: It’s Not Just About Compliance But About Good Governance
Stakeholders should be encouraged to use whatever rights and powers they may have to protect their own interests, says ACCA. - April 18, 2010 - ACCA
SAFE Director to Receive 2010 Nata Award of Excellence
Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) Director Arlynn McMahon is the 2010 recipient of the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) Excellence in Flight Training Award. McMahon is the Training Center Manager at Aero-Tech, Inc., a flight school based in Lexington, KY. She was the... - April 18, 2010 - Society of Aviation and Flight Educators
Hampton University Awarded Grant from Wolf Aviation Fund in Support of the Project
The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) has begun development of a new Aviation-Mentoring Program. Working together with SAFE, Hampton University Department of Aviation has received a grant from the Wolf Aviation Fund to help develop the project. According to Hampton University... - April 18, 2010 - Society of Aviation and Flight Educators
Public Safety Fleet Managers Share Their Experiences and Wisdom at NAFA's 2010 Institute & Expo
NAFA Fleet Management Association provides public safety fleet managers a forum to discuss issues, problems, and successes within their field at NAFA's 2010 Institute & Expo in Detroit. - April 17, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
HeartShare Gala Raised $670,000
Friends of HeartShare Human Services came out to support the nonprofit’s Annual Spring Gala and Auction and, despite the bad economy, raised more money than in each of the previous two years. Nearly 1,000 guests attended the event and raised more than $670,000 for HeartShare’s programs... - April 17, 2010 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
A All Animal Control Race in Atlanta Doesn't Pan Out
The need for speed didn't pan out for the A All Animal Control Dragbike Racing Team this past weekend in Atlanta, Ga. Evidentially, a faulty oil pan was the culprit for the team's setbacks. "Friday test and tuning turned up a serious problem. When we were slowing down on the big end, the oil... - April 17, 2010 - A All Animal Control
SVACA to Host Fourth Annual Adoptathon
The Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority (SVACA) will join with thousands of animal lovers around the world for the North Shore Animal League’s annual adoptathon. Held at SVACA’s Animal Care Center, the only cageless center in the Silicon Valley, the event will take place on Saturday... - April 17, 2010 - Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority
Martial Arts Teachers' Association Bootcamp Prepares Schools for "The Karate Kid" Jump in Membership
In contrast to the down economy, many martial arts schools are enjoying a strong year mostly due to the popularity of mixed martial arts. With the coming debut of "The Karate Kid" remake with Jackie Chan schools are preparing for another influx of students. One of the professions' leading... - April 17, 2010 - MATA
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, UCCA Announce Beginning of Construction on Midtown Greenway
Greenway Trail Will Ultimately Link Midtown Detroit to Downtown - April 17, 2010 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Tampa Bay Walk Now for Autism Speaks Will Raise Awareness and Funds for Autism Advocacy and Research on Saturday, May 1 at North Strab Park in St. Petersburg, FL
Autism Speaks, the nation’s largest autism science and advocacy organization, today announced that the Fourth annual Tampa Bay Walk Now for Autism Speaks fundraising and awareness event will take place on Saturday, May 1, 2010 at North Straub Park in St. Petersburg. All event proceeds will... - April 17, 2010 - Autism Speaks, NJ
Dr. Charles Hamner Recognized with Health Care Heroes Lifetime Achievement Award
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences (www.thehamner.org), an independent, nonprofit organization that offers an open, collaborative and cross-disciplinary approach to translational biomedical research, has announced that Charles E. Hamner, Jr., D.V.M., Ph.D., chairman of the board of directors... - April 17, 2010 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
One Eleven Place Named to Triangle Business Journal’s Meeting and Banquet Facilities List
Raymond Larcher, executive vice president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced that One Eleven Place has been named to Triangle Business Journal’s Meeting and Banquet Facilities List. The venue has been recognized by Triangle Business... - April 17, 2010 - RRAR
Jennifer Bosser Joins Wake County Economic Development as Assistant Executive Director
Ken Atkins, executive director of Wake County Economic Development (www.raleigh-wake.org), has announced that Jennifer Bosser has joined the organization as assistant executive director. Bosser’s responsibilities include overseeing day to day operations, pursuing strategic initiatives and... - April 17, 2010 - Wake County Economic Development
Increased Foliage for Hailsham Country Park
Volunteers are set to plant additional trees at the Hailsham Country Park later this month, as part of this year’s Hailsham In Bloom campaign. - April 17, 2010 - Hailsham Town Council