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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
Nonprofit’s New Approach Helps Small Business Worldwide
World Vision launches new site - Micro Charity empowers entrepreneurs through microfinance. World Vision, a global leader in microfinance and poverty reduction, is launching a new microlending site (worldvisionmicro.org) which connects online visitors to individual entrepreneurs in Mexico,... - May 20, 2010 - World Vision US
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
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
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
Wanted: Society’s Heroes for 2010 Alternative Rich List
Third consecutive year for programme to recognise society’s inspirational leaders. Call for entries issued to find people who make a meaningful difference: Winners to be announced at forum3 event on 24th September. - May 20, 2010 - forum3
Astonfield Awarded Prestigious Global Green Award at World Trade Week NYC
Nominated by US Department of Commerce, Astonfield was awarded the prestigious Global Green Award in recognition for its leadership and success in promoting the scale up of renewable energy solutions in emerging markets such as India. - May 20, 2010 - Astonfield Renewable Resources
Destination:PEACE, Sagrada Wellness and Casita Linda Come Together
The newest trend in travel includes Voluntourism and Destination:PEACE has joined forces with Sagrada Wellness and Casita Linda - May 20, 2010 - Destination:PEACE
15 Barbershops in the Inland Region to Participate in The Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program
Healthy Heritage Movement Inc. have partnered with The Diabetic Amputation Prevention Foundation (DAP) for The Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program to include 15 barbershops in the Inland Empire. - May 20, 2010 - Healthy Heritage Movement, Inc.
Free Woman’s Wellness Forum and Luncheon — Kingdom Women in Good Health
Healthy Heritage Movement Inc. and Purpose Center International Ministries in conjunction with Kingdom Women of Excellence will host a Woman's Wellness Weekend. - May 20, 2010 - Healthy Heritage Movement, Inc.
NAACP to Host Town Hall Meeting on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for Southern California Small Businesses and the Unemployed
NAACP Riverside Branch to host a Town Hall meeting discussing the American Recovery and Reinvestment for Southern California Small Businesses and the Unemployed Thursday May 20, 2010. - May 20, 2010 - NAACP-Riverside Branch
Charitable Online Vocabulary Game Provides Reading Program for Child with Learning Disabilities
Reading Horizons, “Lemons for Literacy” program is donating a reading program to its latest spotlight for its charitable online vocabulary game. - May 20, 2010 - Reading Horizons
Walk for a Cure – Arthritis Foundation Inland Empire Branch’s “2010 Arthritis Walk”
Arthritis Foundation Inland Empire Branch's 2010 Arthritis Walk to raise money and awareness for arthritis. - May 19, 2010 - Arthritis Foundation/Inland Empire Branch
IAPAM Reports on hCG Best Practices: Physician Supervision is Critical in hCG for Weight Loss
The IAPAM is committed to educating physicians in the industry’s best practices for medical weight loss management. - May 19, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
New Breakthrough in Travel Industry with Diamond Holiday Travel
In today middle class society, it is extremely difficult to find the best travel deals, which cater all you wanted to have for your holidays, not only that, First Class Trips are usually beyond reach. With the holidays approaching, the demand for flight tickets, hotel, car rentals etc are very high. - May 19, 2010 - Diamond Holiday Travel
NAMWOLF Lauds San Diego Gas & Electric for Increasing Opportunities for Minority and Women Owned Businesses
The National Association of Minority and Women-Owned law firms (NAMWOLF) applauds San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), a unit of Sempra Energy for its commitment to provide opportunities for minority and women owned businesses. SDG&E announced on May 13, 2010 the closing of a public... - May 19, 2010 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Survey of Certified ISTQB Software Testers Indicates That 92% Find Certification Demonstrates Competency
92% of ISTQB certified software testers feel that certification helps to demonstrate professional competency. An equal percentage also feel that certification aids in gaining professional recognition. The results come from a survey of 219 certified software testers by the American Software Testing... - May 19, 2010 - American Software Testing Qualifications Board, Inc.
Day Spa Association Partners with Summer 2010 EX-TRACTS®
Merchandising Equals Elevated Sales Expert Presenter brought to you by The Day Spa Association sponsored by Pevonia. The Day Spa Association is pleased to have a spa business expert presenting at their upcoming industry seminar and networking session during EX·TRACTS®, on Tuesday,... - May 19, 2010 - The Day Spa Association
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Hosts 2010 Charity Golf Tournament
Theresa Clark, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced that the association’s Annual Spring Charity Golf Tournament will take place at the Lonnie Poole Golf Course (Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course). - May 19, 2010 - RRAR