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NLAPW Extends Membership to Students
The National League of American Pen Women (NLAPW) extends membership to students who demonstrate commitment to the art, letters, or music disciplines. - June 08, 2010 - National League of American Pen Women
The Zeitgeist Movement to Exhibit at Chicago Peace Fest June 18-20 on Lakefront
Supporters of The Illinois Chapter of The Zeitgeist Movement will be exhibiting at the 22nd annual Chicago Peace Fest event, on Friday through Sunday June 18-20 at 1700 North on the lakefront at Stockton, just south of Lincoln Park Zoo. Festival hours are Fri-Sat-Sun Noon-9PM. Come and get educated on this growing worldwide peaceful social movement. Free DVDs and visual art will be offered while supplies last. Search "Chicago Peace Fest" on Facebook for more festival info. Admission is free. - June 08, 2010 - The Zeitgeist Movement
Rick Scott to Appear in Winter Haven
The Republican Club of East Polk County is presenting an open forum with Republican candidate for Florida governor Rick Scott, June 14th in Winter Haven, Florida. - June 07, 2010 - Republican Club of East Polk County
adwebix.com Unveils New Online Service Helping Companies Find Capital. Innovative New Service Connects Investors, Companies & Entrepreneurs.
www.adwebix.com, the global platform for connecting investors, companies and entrepreneurs, announced the launch of a leading listing & search web service offered to investors, companies, entrepreneurs and professionals looking to further develop their business. Now the service is available to anyone wanting a streamlined solution to find venture & angel capital funding, to identify new investment opportunities and more. - June 07, 2010 - adwebix.com
American Cancer Society - Relay for Life of Clark, NJ: on a Mission to Save Lives
More Than 1125 Participants Expected at Annual Event to Celebrate Life and Remember Those Lost to Cancer. - June 06, 2010 - American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Rahway NJ
JAMPRO Promotes Stronger Trade and Investment Links with US Diaspora
Jamaica is ideally poised to take advantage of post-recession business opportunities and is eager to increase and strengthen trade and investment linkages with the United States for mutual benefit. - June 06, 2010 - Jamaica Promotions Corporation
Information Security Today, Named Media Partner at Knowledge Congress' Cyber Threat Intelligence Event on 8/12/10
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Information Security Today will be a media partner at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Cyber Threat Intelligence: Natural... - June 06, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
The Beacon Show, a Talk Radio Program Produced by The Chicago Lighthouse’s CRIS Radio, Finds Its New Home at WCPT – AM and FM
Consistent with recent expansions at The Chicago Lighthouse, its “CRIS Radio” is also growing. Broadcasting on a new station and time, CRIS reaches larger audience with programming specific to veterans, senior citizens, and people who are disabled. - June 06, 2010 - The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
NISS Hires Lawrence H. Cox as Assistant Director for Official Statistics
Lawrence H. Cox, Ph.D. has been appointed Assistant Director for Official Statistics at the National Institute of Statistical Sciences (NISS). The announcement was made by Alan Karr, Director of NISS, who noted that "Larry Cox is a distinguished statistician who will help NISS in many ways,... - June 06, 2010 - National Institute of Statistical Sciences
Ann Arbor-Based Quinn Evans Architects Named AIA Michigan Firm of the Year
The AIA Michigan Firm of the Year Award recognizes an organization of architects that has consistently produced distinguished architecture for at least 10 years. - June 06, 2010 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
American Bus Association Makes $15,000 In-Kind Contribution to Motorcoach Council Campaign Designed to Educate Travelers About the "Greenest" Transportation Choice
The American Bus Association (ABA) Board of Directors at its Spring Meeting May 3, 2010 in Branson, Mo., approved providing the Motorcoach Council, with in-kind contributions worth $15,000 to help further elevate awareness of the Council’s “Get Motorcoachified” campaign... - June 06, 2010 - Motorcoach Council, Inc.
IIMSAM Official Observed World Environment Day
IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud message on World Environment Day. He highlighted the menace of global warming and its effect on endangered species on our planet and urged governments to ensure delivery of their commitments towards preservation of environment. - June 06, 2010 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
Grammy Award Winner, Lady Tramaine Hawkins, to Minister in Song During Both Father’s Day Services at Faith Chapel Christian Center
Gospel icon and Grammy Award winner, Lady Tramaine Hawkins, will minister in song during two special services at Faith Chapel Christian Center on Father’s Day Sunday, June 20. The two services are scheduled for new times, 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. at The Word Dome located at 100 Lexington... - June 06, 2010 - Faith Chapel Christian Center
Iowa Gov. Chet Culver to Address FPPC Technology Summit in Des Moines
Farm Pilot Project Coordination (FPPC) will hold its second regional summit in 2010, on June 14-16 in Des Moines. Agriculture experts will provide valuable information to growers, researchers and technology providers interested in nutrient reduction, renewable energy, and organic fertilizer at dairy, swine and poultry farm operations. - June 06, 2010 - Farm Pilot Project Coordination, Inc.
Piano Discoveries Offers Free Samples of Membership Documents
Piano Discoveries, which provides ready-made studio documents and piano teaching resources, is now offering free samples of membership documents. - June 06, 2010 - Piano Discoveries
Winery Insider and Humanitas Support Gulf of Mexico Response on World Oceans Day
Winery Insider (wineryinsider.com), the first members-only, private sale company to focus exclusively on the wine category, and Humanitas Wine Company are teaming up on World Oceans Day – June 8th – in support of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill response effort. 100% of the profits of Humanitas wines sold by Winery Insider during the one-day sale, which will feature the winery’s Signum and Good Earth wines at up to 40% below suggested retail prices, will be donated to Ocean-related organizations. - June 05, 2010 - Cronin Communications
Lupus Research Institute Hails Results of CellCept® Trial in People with Lupus Kidney Disease
The Lupus Research Institute (LRI) and its National Coalition of state and local lupus organizations are very encouraged by trial results released by Vifor Pharma, Galencia Group, and Roche demonstrating that the drug CellCept® (mycophenolate mofetil) helps in maintaining remission of lupus... - June 05, 2010 - Lupus Research Institute
Matt Schoeneberger of LEAN 29 Reveals LeEAN29's Referral Program to Business Network Int'l
LEAN 29 has one of the most outstanding referral programs in the weight loss industry. Matt Schoeneberger, co-creator of LEAN 29, presents the LEAN29 referral program to the Success Alliance chapter of Business Network Int'l today. - June 05, 2010 - LEAN 29
Kenneth J. Altorfer Academic Complex Groundbreaking Ceremony
A groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Kenneth J. Altorfer Academic Complex was held on June 2nd, 2010, in honor of Stevens Institute of Technology class of 1950 alumnus Kenneth J. Altorfer. The Stevens community joined Mr. Altorfer's surviving family members, including his wife Mrs. - June 05, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Elmsford Animal Shelter to Benefit from All Rescue Chocolate Sales in June
A 79-year-old animal rescue organization has been named as Rescue Chocolate’s beneficiary for the month of June 2010. Net profits earned by the company for the month will be donated to the Elmsford Animal Shelter of Central Westchester, New York. The organization is home to 300 dogs and 500... - June 05, 2010 - Rescue Chocolate
LexisNexis Joins CVTA
The Connected Vehicle Trade Association (CVTA), is pleased to announce that LexisNexis® Insurance Solutions has joined its organization to represent insurance telematics, and Stephanie Stevens, director of Marketing and Product Development for Telematics at LexisNexis Insurance Solutions, has... - June 05, 2010 - Connected Vehicle Trade Association
Trust for Architectural Easements Supports Preservation of 1789 Moulton Farmstead in Newburyport, MA
A significant part of Newburyport’s historic architecture faces foreclosure and possible demolition. Built in 1789 by Noah Jackman, the Jackman-Moultan-Chase House and property has operated as a farm since its construction and is currently named Arrowhead Farms. Today the property stands... - June 05, 2010 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Three Directors Elected to SAFE Board
In the recently completed annual elections for Directors of the Board of the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators, two incumbents and one new Director were elected. Incumbents Mark Adams and Larry Bothe are joined by new Director Cliff Chetwin. All are Master Instructors who will be serving... - June 05, 2010 - Society of Aviation and Flight Educators
Hailsham Town Council Offers Part-Refunds on Senior Railcards
Hailsham senior citizens are entitled to claim a subsidy against their Senior Rail Card. If you are of retirement age and live within the Hailsham Parish, Hailsham Town Council will refund 75% of the cost of your valid Railcard. - June 05, 2010 - Hailsham Town Council
Hailsham Mayor to Attend RAFA Hailsham Branch 25th Anniversary Celebrations
The Hailsham Branch of the Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA) will host its 25th Anniversary Party on Wednesday 16th June at the Hailsham Community Hall, Vicarage Lane. - June 05, 2010 - Hailsham Town Council
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on IT for Finance Executives
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: “IT for Finance Executives LIVE Webcast - What You and Your Financial Team Need to Know About IT”. This... - June 05, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
Hailsham Town Mayor Supports Hailsham’s Active Communities Festival
Following the success of last summer's Active Communities Festival, Hailsham Community College will be hosting their second annual event in Hailsham on Saturday 17th July. - June 05, 2010 - Hailsham Town Council
The Arizona Small Business Association Announces the First Annual ATHENA Award Celebration of Southern Arizona August 26, 2010, in Tucson
The Southern Arizona Regional Office of the Arizona Small Business Association (asba) is pleased to announce the first annual ATHENA Award Celebration and Luncheon on August 26, 2010 at the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort, located in Tucson, AZ. - June 04, 2010 - Arizona Small Business Association
Republican Majority Campaign PAC Endorses Robert Lowry in FL CD 20
The Republican Majority Campaign PAC endorses Republican Conservative Robert Lowry in Florida's 20th US Congressional District against liberal Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Shultz. - June 04, 2010 - Republican Majority Campaign PAC
Enable America Wins Non-Profit of the Year Award from CAAID
CAAID, The Corporate Achievers for Individuals with Disabilities, has honored Enable America with its "Non-Profit Achiever Award" for 2010, commending the organization for providing direct services that change the systemic barriers within the disability and the business communities. - June 04, 2010 - Enable America
Habitat for Humanity Inaugurated as 30th Member of NetHope NGO Community
NetHope’s growing membership reflects an important milestone in the worldwide effort to improve collaboration and access to technology. - June 04, 2010 - NetHope
Virginia Psychological Association Looking for Healthy Workplaces
Nominations now accepted for 2010 Psychologically Healthy Workplace Awards The MITRE Corporation in McLean did it in 2009; W.R Systems in Norfolk did it in 2008. Both won Psychologically Healthy Workplace Awards. Now, the Virginia Psychological Association is accepting nominations for its 2010... - June 04, 2010 - Virginia Psychological Association
SIIA Meets with DOL Officials Regarding Self-Insurance Study
A SIIA delegation met yesterday in Washington, DC with Phyllis Borzi, assistant secretary of labor and other key DOL officials to discuss the development of a report on self-insured group health plans mandated by the recently-passed Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The objective of the... - June 04, 2010 - Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc.
Yankee Doodle Dandies
Dayton Gay Men’s Chorus presents a patriotic season finale. - June 04, 2010 - Victoria Theatre Association
Capitalism & Greed to be Discussed at Monthly Gathering of Freedom & Virtue Institute
The Freedom & Virtue Institute will hold its monthly gathering, called the Hour of Freedom, next Wednesday, June 9 at 6:00 p.m. at The Forest Country Club in south Fort Myers. The Hour of Freedom is an informal gathering for individuals who believe in the principles of a free society as... - June 04, 2010 - Freedom & Virtue Institute
Johnson Controls Inc. Renews with The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms as a Financial Contributor
Johnson Controls, Inc. lends financial support to The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms. - June 04, 2010 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Reading Horizons v5 Library Helps Struggling Readers “Bridge the Gap” in Reading Comprehension
The Library on the New Reading Horizons v5 Reading Program Presents 225 Reading Passages in 15 Different Genres to Help Students Improve Reading Comprehension Skills. - June 04, 2010 - Reading Horizons
Single Online Seminars Has Launched and is Now Ready for Take Off with a Newly Designed Web2.0 Website and Blog Geared to Bring Hope to Christian Singles
After the success of testing a free website template in December 2009 and a debut teleseminar call, which gained national participation, in May 2010 Single Online Seminars realized its potential with growing interest and launched a new robust Web2.0 website and blog. This site shares articles and resources, offers eMembership in addition to free monthly teleseminar calls with featured expert guests thereby giving Christian single men and women one place for hope and encouragement. - June 04, 2010 - Single Online Seminars.com
Lawrence Technological University Architect LeRoy Wins Award from AIA Michigan
Award honors architects who practice in the education or corporate field who have made exceptional contributions to the profession and their community through academia, business or government. - June 04, 2010 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
USA Goalkeeper Tim Howard Appears in New Video for NJCTS
Tim Howard needs votes to help kids through the Pepsi Refresh Project at ussoccer.com/pepsirefresh - June 04, 2010 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
National Ministry to Blended Families, The Bonded Family, Teams Up with GoodSearch to Fund StepFamily Research via Search Engine Use & Everyday Online Purchases
The Bonded Family, a nationally recognized faith-based blended family research and resources organization is utilizing technology and the internet as it works to serve step-families. In a just announced partnership with GoodSearch.com they are asking their supporters, those doing everyday search... - June 04, 2010 - The Bonded Family
Picassos for Pets - Starving Local Artists to Help Starving Animals
On Sunday June 6th, from 2 to 5pm, HELP Humane Society is hosting their inaugural Picassos for Pets; an art auction and margarita fundraiser at the Ritz Charles in Overland Park. Proceeds will go towards the purchase of land and building of a new shelter in order to rescue more cats and dogs in the area. - June 04, 2010 - HELP Humane Society
Piano Discoveries Announces New Documents Added to Membership Inventory
Piano Discoveries, which provides ready-made studio documents and piano teaching resources to its members, has added new award documents and theory worksheets to its membership inventory. - June 04, 2010 - Piano Discoveries
Tom Joyner Foundation® Partners with Snickers® Ice Cream During 2010 Fantastic Voyage™ to Support Black Colleges
The 11th Annual Fantastic Voyage(tm) featured a host of all star guests who entertained more than 3,500 guests. Snickers Ice Cream provided samples of its tasty product to passengers during "Ice Cream Happy Hours" on the Pool Deck throughout the week. - June 04, 2010 - Tom Joyner Foundation
Assassination City Roller Derby Home Season Opener: Puttin' on the Blitz
Assassination City Roller Derby presents its home team season opener on June 19th. The league’s four home teams will go toestop to toestop in a race to the championship. The double-header, dubbed Puttin’ on the Blitz, will feature the Deadly Kennedys against the 2009 champions, the Lone... - June 04, 2010 - Assassination City Roller Derby
3rd Annual Reggae for Climate Protection Festival Announced
Reggae for Climate Protection will celebrate its 3rd Annual Green Festival August 13th-15th this year. A music concert at the Paper Mill Island Amphitheater - Sunday, August 15th, Lock 24, Oswego Street, Baldwinsville, NY, commemorates a 40/40; the 40-year anniversary of both Earth day and world renowned band “The Original Wailers,” formerly of Bob Marley and the Wailers. Also performing are John Brown’s Body, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, and Rubblebucket Orchestra. - June 03, 2010 - Reggae for Climate Protection
Pro Energy Consultants Surpasses 50 Franchises
In just 18 months, Pro Energy Consultants has awarded more than 50 franchises across the U.S. It now has a presence in 30 states and remains the only national energy auditing franchise. - June 03, 2010 - Pro Energy Consultants
Mayer Brown’s Charles M. Horn to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Live Webcast on The New Financial Industry Reform Legislation: The Benefits and the Costs
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Charles M. Horn, Partner, Mayer Brown LLP will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “The New Financial Industry Reform... - June 03, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
MFS Investment Management’s Robert C. Pozen to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Live Webcast on The New Financial Industry Reform Legislation: The Benefits and the Costs
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Robert C. Pozen, Chairman, MFS Investment Management will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “The New Financial Industry... - June 03, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
Live Webcast on The New Financial Industry Reform Legislation: The Benefits and the Costs
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has scheduled a live webcast on “The New Financial Industry Reform Legislation: The Benefits and the Costs.” This two-hour event is scheduled on Wednesday, July 21, 2010,... - June 03, 2010 - The Knowledge Group