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Institute for Church Safety and Risk Management Selects Insurance Leader to Head Newly Established Greater DC Metro Area Church Safety Roundtable
The Institute for Church Safety and Risk Management (ICSARM) has announced the establishment of the Greater DC Metro Area Church Safety Roundtable based out of the greater Washington, DC area. ICSARM continues to grow nationally and is excited to announce their newest addition to their Church Safety Roundtable program. - March 04, 2010 - Institute for Church Safety & Risk Management
Registration Open for NAWBO San Diego's BRAVO! Awards
Online registration is now available for NAWBO San Diego's BRAVO! Awards, set for May 19. The event will honor six local women business owners and feature keynote speaker Lisa Nichols. Learn more and save your place at nawbo-sd.org. - March 04, 2010 - NAWBO San Diego
New Haven Pride Center’s Dorothy Awards Filled with Surprises: Honorees Given Citations by Comptroller Nancy Wyman; Ceremony Features Attorney General Richard Blumenthal
The New Haven Pride Center’s Dorothy Awards honor members of the LGBT community who have made a significant contribution to local LGBT life. - March 04, 2010 - New Haven Pride Center
Anita Borg Institute Announces 2010 Women of Vision Award Winners
Leading Technical Women to be Honored for Outstanding Achievements at May 12, 2010 Awards Dinner in Santa Clara - March 04, 2010 - Anita Borg Institute
Just One Voice Launches "River of Life: Journal of International Volunteers" with First Call for Papers
Just One Voice is proud to announce the launch of "River of Life: Journal of International Volunteers," an electronic journal dedicated to promoting international development through volunteer work. The Journal’s goal is to make research in the international development field available electronically at no charge to those who will benefit most from its contributors’ insights. Papers will be available for viewing or downloading and will be compiled in volumes in multiple digital formats. - March 04, 2010 - Just One Voice
Business in Japan Announces Business in Japan Night at the Shin-Marunouchi Building on April 7, 2010
World's largest networking group for English-speaking professionals looking to do business in, with, and/or related to Japan announces follow-up event to Japan's largest general networking event - March 03, 2010 - Business in Japan
Bagolie Seeks Elizabeth Education Association (EEA) Presidency - Looks to Oust Long Time Incumbent
Rosaura "Rosy" Bagolie, Candidate for Elizabeth Education Association (EEA) Presidency, looks to oust the long time incumbent Rose Carreto. Bagolie sees teachers working longer and harder, without additional compensation or appreciation, and vows to fight the anti-teacher, union busting initiatives which will most certainly be coming out of Trenton. "Business as usual politics can no longer be tolerated as pensions are cut and salaries are frozen," says Bagolie. - March 03, 2010 - Bagolie for EEA President
Trust for Architectural Easements Hosts Orange Seminar on Financial Incentives for Historic Preservation
The Trust for Architectural Easements protects more than 800 historic properties in California, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Maryland, Virginia, and Illinois. On Thursday, March 11th at 6:30 p.m., the Trust will host a seminar on the financial incentives for historic preservation. To RSVP, please email easements@architecturaltrust.org. - March 03, 2010 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Surfrider Foundation Announces Premier of Revolutionary Film to Improve Water Management System
On World Water Day, Monday March 22, 2010, the San Diego Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation will premier The Cycle of Insanity: The Real Story of Water at The Loft on the campus of UC San Diego. This new short film, narrated by actress Zuleikha Robinson from the television series Lost, dives into... - March 03, 2010 - Surfrider Foundation, San Diego Chapter
The Actors Hall of Fame Announces The Red Carpet Museum to Open in Los Angeles
The Actors Hall of Fame Foundation's official museum will be called The Red Carpet Museum. It will be designed as a state of the art physical and online dramatic arts education facility in Los Angeles. It will include interactive 3D exhibits, a media event center and serve as a home base for industry Red Carpet Events for film, television and theatre openings. - March 03, 2010 - The Actors Hall of Fame Foundation
“A Child of Immigrants” Wins Pennwriters Slogan Writing Contest
Regarding the winner of Pennwriters Slogan Writing Contest, winning is nothing foreign to this well-traveled journalist. - March 03, 2010 - Pennwriters, Inc.
Low Corporate Tax Knowledge is Making the Tax System Inefficient, Says New ACCA Research
The Management of Tax Knowledge report shows a serious lack of understanding of the tax system - March 03, 2010 - ACCA
HSBCAMPS Partners with Homecourt YMCA in Meridian to Host Youth Basketball Camps and Bring in Donations
Youth Basketball Camp Dribbles into Boise, Idaho, in Summer 2010 to Give Back to the Local Community - March 03, 2010 - HSBCAMPS
Victoria Theatre Announces 2010-2011 Universal 1 Variety Series
Victoria Theatre Association has announced the lineup for the fourth season of the Universal 1 Variety Series at the historic Victoria Theatre. The 2010-2011 brings: the popular comedic theatre troupe, The Second City; the hilarious Forbidden Broadway: Dances with the Stars; and one of Hollywood’s most recognizable comedians, Larry Miller. - March 03, 2010 - Victoria Theatre Association
IABC/Columbus Seeks Nominations for 2010 Distinguished Communicator
The Columbus Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) is accepting nominations for the 2010 Distinguished Communicator Award. - March 03, 2010 - IABC Columbus
Incentive Offered by Audubon Lifestyles to Encourage Membership in Sustainability Program for Golf Courses
Audubon Lifestyles will waive the $500 registration fee required to join the program to the first golf facility in each of the fifty states within the United States, each Province in Canada, and each Country in the rest of the world. - March 03, 2010 - ISC-Audubon
West Bloomfield Plum Market to Host Children’s Book Author, Erika Roman Saint-Pierre, for the Launch of Her New Book
Author Erika Roman Saint-Pierre and Plum Market of West Bloomfield have teamed up to present the launch of Saint-Pierre’s new children’s book, “Hoppa’s Big Move,” during Spa Day on March 20, 2010, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Plum Market in the Old Orchard Plaza, 6565... - March 03, 2010 - Culturatti Kids/Culturatti Ink
Journal of Privacy and Confidentiality Publishes Papers Presented at NISS Workshop: Data Confidentiality: The Next Five Years
The electronic Journal of Privacy and Confidentiality (JPC) has just released its second issue. This issue was assembled by three guest editors: Satkartar K. Kinney, Postdoctoral Fellow at the National Institute of Statistical Sciences (NISS), Joe Fred Gonzalez, Jr., mathematical statistician at... - March 03, 2010 - National Institute of Statistical Sciences
IAPAM Reports on Best Practices for the Use of hCG in Weight Loss
The IAPAM is committed to educating physicians in the industry’s best practices for medical weight loss management. In support of this commitment, the IAPAM has completed a survey of experts in the use of hCG in a medically supervised weight loss program. These experts agree on 3 keys to successfully incorporating hCG into a physician-managed weight loss protocol: strict adherence to the protocol and physician supervision, properly sourced hCG, and comprehensive hCG protocol understanding. - March 03, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Folsom Fitness Expert Val Fujii Reveals Fundamental Food Values to Help with Childhood Obesity
Folsom fitness expert and boot camp instructor, Val Fujii, shares fundamental food values to help with childhood obesity. - March 03, 2010 - Superwomen Boot Camp
Trillium Charter School Receives Board Approval from Flemington Boro
This press release concerns the recent Board of Adjustment action taken by the Board regarding the Trillium Charter School. The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved the Charter School's application for construction. - March 03, 2010 - Trillium Charter School
Economist Says Iowa Biodiesel Mandate Wrong Approach
Iowans for Consumer Fuel Choice (ICFC) today released an economic study analyzing the impact of a statewide biodiesel mandate, as proposed in Senate File 464 and currently being considered by the Iowa State Legislature. Economist Wayne Newkirk, Ph.D., a longtime Drake University professor and president of Economic and Financial Consulting, reviewed and addressed the effects of a state mandate on demand, prices, employment and tax receipts, as well as the impact to fuel marketers and retailers. - March 02, 2010 - Iowans for Consumer Fuel Choice
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month
Backed by Congressional legislation, the Endometriosis Research Center is again celebrating March as “Endometriosis Awareness Month” in honor of all those affected by the disease. Endometriosis is a painful reproductive and immunological disease in which tissue similar to the uterine... - March 02, 2010 - Endometriosis Research Center
Councilman Steven Fulop Announces Jersey City as Competitor for Google's Ultra High-Speed Network
Largest and most diverse municipality in New Jersey wants to bring ultra high-speed internet test network to residents. City feels economic and demographic mix warrants the test. - March 02, 2010 - Councilman Steven Fulop
IJIS Institute Board of Directors Fund Strategic Plan Review
The IJIS Institute, a nonprofit organization that focuses on mission-critical information sharing for justice, public safety, and homeland security, will initiate a review of its strategic plan, originally developed and approved in 2008, thanks to the donations from several of the IJIS Institute... - March 02, 2010 - IJIS Institute
DSO Gaming Clan's Halo 3 Divisions to Compete at MLG Nashville, March 2010
All Female and Co-ed Teams Have Big Plans for Video Game Tournament in Nashville, Tennessee - March 02, 2010 - DSO Gaming Clan LLC
"Murder for Hire" Book Signing with Jack Ballentine to Benefit the 100 Club of Arizona
Jack Ballentine will sign copies of Murder for Hire: My Life as the Country’s Most Successful Undercover Agent at Rock n’ Java on March 4 from 11 am to 1 pm in Tucson. Murder for Hire details the life of Ballentine who posed as a hit-man for the Phoenix Police Department. The book... - March 01, 2010 - 100 Club of Arizona
Stevens Institute of Technology Students are Finalists in CIMIT Competition
A multi-disciplinary team of Electrical, Computer and Biomedical Engineering seniors at Stevens Institute of Technology are finalists in the 2010 CIMIT Prize for Primary Healthcare Competition. Pete Backeris, dual major and team member, coordinated the BME and ECE teams to submit a proposal for the Digital Triage Assistant (DTA) project to the Center for Integration of Medicine & Innovative Technology (CIMIT) prize competition. - March 01, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Pita Pit Becomes First Green Certified Restaurant in Indiana
With the help of the Green Restaurant Association, the Pita Pit in Indianapolis has completed its 2 Star Certification making it the first Certified Green Restaurant in Indiana. - March 01, 2010 - Green Restaurant Association
Jyotsna Colony Association: Republic Day Celebrations Held
Republic Day Celebrations were held at Jyotsna Colony on Tuesday, 26th January 2010, to celebrate the 61st Republic Day of the country. - March 01, 2010 - Jyotsna Colony Association
San Francisco Food Bank Announces Three Additional Board Members
Board Members will oversee the mission, services, policies, and programs as the Food Bank distributes nearly 40 million pounds of food to the community this year. - March 01, 2010 - San Francisco Food Bank
IMCClubs.org - Five Hundred Members Strong and Growing
IMCClubs.org is celebrating a new milestone marking its ongoing success by passing the 500 member mark. In less than half a year since the opening of the organization nationwide the IMCclubs.org admitted more than five hundred members to date and is welcoming their sixteenth chapter to its... - March 01, 2010 - IMCClubs.org
Lean Management Accounting Workshop Resolves Conflicts Between Lean Thinking and Traditional Accounting
“Management Accounting for Lean Businesses” is aimed at finance and operations managers who are running into conflicts between their traditional management accounting systems and the application of lean principles that continuously improve their businesses - March 01, 2010 - Lean Enterprise Institute
Clear the Air, Inc. Announces the Addition of a New Product to Their Web Site
Danielle Zidek, today announced the the addition of premium Aprilaire “Space-Gard” compatible replacement filters to their product line. “We are dedicated to serving the needs of anyone who wishes to breathe cleaner indoor air. We provide a wide variety of high quality products... - March 01, 2010 - Clear the Air, Inc.
Jyotsna Colony Association: Police-Residents Meet Held
A Police-Residents Meet was held at Jyotsna Colony on Sunday, 24th January 2010, to educate the residents about the precautions they could take to prevent crime in their locality. - March 01, 2010 - Jyotsna Colony Association
Earth Hour India 2010
Earth Hour, a WWF initiative will send across an inspiring message of hope and action for Climate Change. At 8.30pm on 27th March 2010, cities, towns and municipalities across the world will turn off their lights for one hour - Earth Hour. - March 01, 2010 - Earth Hour
Business’ Emotional Rollercoaster, Make It Plain Hosting Seminars to Get Employees and Businesses Back on Track
My Tomorrow is Today seminars are set to open in early March in Blue Ash, Ohio with Saturday morning sessions. The four-week seminar series will focus on emotional intelligence, leadership and diversity. Facilitated by certified Emotional Intelligence expert. - March 01, 2010 - Make It Plain Consulting
The Institute for Church Safety and Risk Management Announces Opening of Greater Houston Church Safety Roundtable
The Institute for Church Safety and Risk Management (ICSARM) has announced the establishment of the Greater Houston Church Safety Roundtable based out of the greater Houston, Texas area. ICSARM continues to grow nationally and is excited to announce their newest addition to their Church Safety Roundtable program. - March 01, 2010 - Institute for Church Safety & Risk Management
New Veterans Homeless Shelter to Open in Inverness Florida
A new 17 bed homeless Veterans Shelter will open in Inverness Florida on March 1st 2010. The Nation's Veterans deserve the best care and help available. Citrus County is located centrally , and will serve the five County area. - February 28, 2010 - Mission in Citrus Inc
Walk for Food Allergy to Kickoff Fundraising with the Lakewood BlueClaws
The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) and the Allergy and Asthma Support Group of Central NJ (AASG-CNJ) will host a fundraising event at the Lakewood BlueClaws’ Game, 1:05 p.m., Sunday, June 6, 2010 at FirstEnergy Park, Lakewood. In an effort to help protect allergic fans and in honor of all individuals with food allergies, the BlueClaws will have ingredients list available for every food item sold. That day, all items sold at the concession stands will be peanut- and tree nut-free. - February 28, 2010 - FAAN Walk for Food Allergy - Long Branch, NJ
Winnie Mandela to Have a "Conversation" with the Public at the Word Dome on March 8th
On, Monday, March 8th, from 5:00-6:30pm, Winnie Mandela, former wife of South Africa’s first black President Nelson Mandela and herself, the former President of the African National Congress Women’s League, will conduct a town hall meeting at Faith Chapel Christian Center’s Word Dome. - February 28, 2010 - Faith Chapel Christian Center
Christian Conference with Dr. William D. Hinn in Chicago
A 3-day conference will be held by River of Life Worship International, Chicago, IL with guest speaker, Dr. William D. Hinn. The conference entitled, "Heaven On Earth" is a free public event. - February 28, 2010 - River of Life Worship International
Facebook and Twitter Broaden Enable America's Outreach
At Enable America's 2010 Disability Employment Forum, keynote speaker Kathy Martinez of the U.S. Department of Labor said the nation needs to do more to improve employment among people with disabilities. Those who could not attend the event were able to access it through Enable America's social media outreach effort. - February 28, 2010 - Enable America
Ava Gardner Museum Honors Kathryn Grayson Through Memorial Tribute
For the month of March 2010, the Ava Gardner Museum in Smithfield, NC will feature a memorial tribute honoring the life and career of Kathryn Grayson. - February 28, 2010 - Ava Gardner Museum
Trust for Architectural Easements Supports Preservation Efforts in Holden, Massachusetts
If approved, the proposed Eagleville Historic District in Holden, MA could be listed in the National Register of Historic Places this year. The Trust for Architectural Easements supports these local preservation efforts. - February 28, 2010 - Trust for Architectural Easements
2nd Annual Michelle’s Angels Foundation Gentlemen... Hug Your Brides Day
To honor Gentlemen... Hug Your Brides Day get a free download of a new song by Ken Harrell titled “You Can Count On Me” and enter to win prizes with your Verbal Hug entry. - February 28, 2010 - Michelles Angels Foundation
Language Access Advocates Gather in D.C. for the 4th Annual NCIHC Membership Meeting
Once a year NCIHC members gather to promote and enhance language access in health care. - February 28, 2010 - National Council on Interpreting in Health Care
Leadership Triangle Hosts College Connection Class
Leadership Triangle College Edition presented by AT&T has organized (www.leadershiptriangle.com) has organized a Government Connection Class on Friday, Feb. 26 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., in order to further its initiative of promoting regionalism across the Triangle. Students attending the... - February 28, 2010 - Leadership Triangle
Skeeball in the Nation's Capital: Gaining Momentum
Begun in Washington DC as DC Skee, the United Skeeball Association (United Skeeball, U.S.) offers competitive Skeeball & social leagues across America. Founded in 2009, United Skeeball aims to create a fun and social atmosphere around one of America’s most iconic and retro activities… the Skeeball arcade game. - February 28, 2010 - United Skeeball Association
Turkish Workshop for Software Entrepreneurs Designed to Help Stimulate the Local Economy - IISEIE
Over 40 start up software developers and companies were part of the newly established Microsoft Innovation Academy held in Istanbul recently. This workshop delivered the developers valuable knowledge and insights on international best business practices within the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector, designed to help stimulate the local software industry. - February 27, 2010 - International Institute for Software Economics, Innovation and Entrepreneurship