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Clear the Air, Inc. Announces the Addition of a New Product to Their Web Site
Danielle Zidek, today announced the the addition of premium Trane Perfect Fit 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 and we are proud to include a premium replacement product compatible to the Trane Perfect Fit line,” said Danielle Zidek, President of Clear the Air, Inc. - February 24, 2010 - Clear the Air, Inc.
In the Economic Downturn, AuPairCare Live-in Childcare Does Its Part to Provide Families with Affordable Childcare
AuPairCare provides families with affordable, personalized care. Families come to depend on their au pairs greatly for the balance they bring to their family, and some families even nominate their au pairs for the "Ultimate Au Pair" contest. - February 23, 2010 - Intrax Cultural Exchange
SAFE Forms Flight Training Safety Committee
The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) recently announced the formation of its Flight Training Safety (FTS) Committee. Responding to a number of recent, high profile events, the new committee has been charged with advancing general aviation safety through research into, and application... - February 23, 2010 - Society of Aviation and Flight Educators
NOAA Improves Forecasts for Coastal Flood Impacts in Maine and New Hampshire
NOAA’s National Weather Service in Gray, Maine, created a new way to allow first responders to know the dangerous impacts of coastal flooding and make quicker, more accurate decisions to save life and property. The “Coastal Flood Nomogram,” a new experimental forecast technique... - February 22, 2010 - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Portland Non-Profit MIKE Program Announces Spring Benefit Fashion Show and Wine Raffle
It's the Fashion: to Love Your Kidneys, A Fashion Show and Wine Raffle to benefit MIKE Program featuring guest emcees Byron Beck and Ayanna Berkshire of Twilight and Extraordinary Measures - February 22, 2010 - MIKE Program
Destination:PEACE Announces Luxury Accommodations at Ayia, in Punta Mita, Mexico
The newest trend in travel includes volunteer vacations and Destination:PEACE Volunteer Vacations has joined forces with the luxury condo community, Ayia Punta Mita. - February 22, 2010 - Destination:PEACE
Fibromyalgia Coalition International 10th Annual Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Conference Set for May 14-15 in Kansas City (Metro)
The Fibromyalgia Coalition International (FCI) will be hosting its 10th annual Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Conference on May 14-15 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Lenexa, Kansas. Presentations from top fibromyalgia and CFS experts will focus on the theme of the conference, “Hope &... - February 22, 2010 - Fibromyalgia Coalition International
California Ballot Initiative Strengthens Human Trafficking Laws
The initiative receives endorsements from key human trafficking organizations - February 22, 2010 - California Against Slavery
World Day of Social Justice is Very Instrumental in Accomplishment of Egalitarian Society- IIMSAM Official Dr. Naseer Homoud
IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud’s message on World Day of Social Justice. While observing the day, he urged for proving better opportunities for the marginalized section of society. Dr. Homoud asserted that until and unless this world is not free from hunger and malnutrition, the very principles of an egalitarian society cannot be achieved. - February 22, 2010 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
New Book Addresses HIV/AIDS, Homophobia, Taboos and the Black Church
Minister Gerald Palmer, MSW, licensed minister, radio talk show host and respected social worker, looks at religious based heterosexism and religiosity and their impact over such issues as sexuality and sexual orientation in the African American community. - February 21, 2010 - Word 4 The Soul Communications
NAWBO San Diego March Seminar Focuses on Protecting Your Business
"Protecting Your Business" is the topic for NAWBO San Diego's March 12 seminar, to be held at Brandman University. Learn more and register at nawbo-sd.org. - February 21, 2010 - NAWBO San Diego
Yadkin Riverkeeper Announces Opening of New Winston-Salem Office
Yadkin Riverkeeper® is proud to announce the opening of its new office located at 308 Patterson Ave. in Winston-Salem. To celebrate the new office opening, the Yadkin Riverkeeper, Dean Naujoks, will host a community open house and free wine tasting Tuesday Feb. 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Krankies... - February 21, 2010 - Yadkin River Keeper
Global Peace Festival 2010 Kicks Off in Kenya
Leaders in Nairobi announced that Kenya will host the 2010 Global Peace Festival and Convention, to be held on November 17-20 with participation of peacemakers and youth leaders from Kenya and worldwide. - February 21, 2010 - Global Peace Festival Foundation
New Telco Fraud Master Class Features Collaboration by Regional Experts
True to its vision of providing good, community-based certification training to telecoms professionals, GRAPA announces the formation of a Telco Fraud Officer Committee to forsee growth of new telco fraud management certification training program. - February 21, 2010 - Global Revenue Assurance Professional Association
Effective Internal Controls Are Essential for Every Commercial Business, Regardless of Their Size, Say ACCA and EFAA
Exempting micro-entities from accounting requirements: Yes to better regulation but no to lack of transparency. - February 21, 2010 - ACCA
Trust for Architectural Easements Offers Free Copies of Putnam Hill Walking Tour to Greenwich, CT Seminar Attendees
The Trust for Architectural Easements is a leading force in the preservation of architectural heritage in the United States. To RSVP for the Greenwich, Connecticut seminar or learn more about the Trust’s local preservation efforts, the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentive Program and the donation process, contact the Trust at 1-888-831-2107 or visit www.architecturaltrust.org. - February 20, 2010 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Equality Now Commends Saudi Arabia for Annulment of Forced Divorce
International human rights organization Equality Now welcomes the decision to overturn a forced divorce ruling in the case of Fatima and Mansour, in Saudi Arabia. After 4 years of separation, the family was finally reunited on Feb 17, 2010. - February 20, 2010 - Equality Now
Cessna Becomes Exclusive Sponsor of SAFE's Website
Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron (NYSE:TXT) company, and the Society of Aviation & Flight Educators (SAFE) recently entered into an agreement that grants Cessna an exclusive two year sponsorship of SAFE's website. According to Cessna Pilot Centers Manager, Julie Filucci, "Cessna has... - February 20, 2010 - Society of Aviation and Flight Educators
Northern Kentucky Youth Foundation Unveils New Logo
Fun, Faith Key Components to New After School and Summer Camp Program - February 20, 2010 - Northern Kentucky Youth Foundation
AIA Michigan and Michigan Department of Community Health to Co-Host Health Facilities Planning Seminar, Mar. 11-12
The seminar, which will be held in Traverse City, will provide attendees with the latest information that will assist them in planning, designing, constructing and maintaining the health facilities in Michigan. - February 20, 2010 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
EngEx 2010 Confirms Exclusive Educational Session with U.S. International Trade Administration Regarding Contracting and Consulting Opportunities
Select Attendees Also Get an Exclusive One-on-One Session with a Specialist in World Bank-funded Contracts The U.S. International Trade Administration is coming to EngEx 2010 to bring an educational seminar - and an exclusive one-on-one meeting opportunity for select attendees - to what is poised... - February 20, 2010 - EngEx Inc
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) Announces All Day Seminar With Andy Heller on February 27, 2010
On February 27, 2010, the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be hosting an all day seminar with Andy Heller. Mr. Heller will be discussing how to invest in bank-owned foreclosures and “rent-smart” lease options. - February 20, 2010 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
The Hamner Institutes and Oslo Cancer Cluster Announce Partnership
The Hamner Institutes at Research Triangle Park has signed a formal Memorandum of Understanding with the Oslo Cancer Cluster in Oslo, Norway, one of the leading cancer clusters in Europe. The goal of the collaboration is to strengthen The Hamner’s Global BioScience Gateway for Translational... - February 20, 2010 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Dwyane Wade, 2010 NBA All Star MVP, Raises Awareness for His Foundation at Star-Studded Dallas Event
Wade, a six-time NBA All Star and world champion for the Miami Heat, hosted an A-List VIP event at Dallas' Fashion Industry Gallery where some 2,000 guests danced the night away until 6am. - February 20, 2010 - Wade's World Foundation
Business Junction Hosts International Business Event to Boost London Companies' Potential to Trade Abroad
Business Junction, London’s leading independent business network, is hosting a special event to help companies from the south-east boost their international trading opportunities on Thursday 3rd March from 5.30pm at The Grange St Paul’s Hotel, EC4. The event is designed to help the all sectors and seizes of businesses learn more about taking their products, services and operations across into Europe, the US, Canada, Australasia, South America and Africa. - February 20, 2010 - Business Junction
Simply Referrals is Simply Networking
Local Businessman Seeks to Unite Other Local Businesses - February 19, 2010 - Simply Referrals
Martinez Speaks Out for Employment of People with Disabilities at Enable America Forum
Experts dedicated to improving employment for people with disabilities spoke at Enable America's annual Disability Employment Forum. Keynote speaker Kathy Martinez of the U.S. Labor Department says hiring people with disabilities will help the worldwide economy. - February 19, 2010 - Enable America
Non Profit English School Makes Successful Alliance with Buenos Aires Based Volunteer NPO, Giving New Opportunities for Residents of Pablo Nogués
ByYourSide is a non-profit English school in a poor suburb of Buenos Aires. The owner had 3 problems. Firstly, she struggled to keep long term teachers. Secondly, she wanted to give awareness and motivation for opportunities beyond Buenos Aires. Thirdly she was struggling financially. She searched and found another NPO called Voluntario Global. VG have provided 4 UK volunteers who have given additional courses such as CV writing, interview technique and website design aswell as English. - February 19, 2010 - ByYourSide English Academy
FEWJapan: Women's Executive Organization Holds Afghanistan Charity Benefit: Brownies and Books
On Saturday, February 20, 2010, bring and swap your unwanted books, DVDs & CDs and join members and friends of FEW (For Empowering Women in Japan) in a book/DVD/CD swap meet and brownies benefit for girls schools in Afghanistan. - February 19, 2010 - FEWJapan
Walter G. Ricciardi, Partner, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Executing Internal Investigations for Compliance Programs on 4/7/10
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Walter G. Ricciardi, Partner, Litigation Department, New York Office, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP will speak at the Knowledge... - February 19, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Executing Internal Investigations for Compliance Programs
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 on “Executing Internal Investigations for Compliance Programs”. This two-hour event is scheduled on Wednesday, April... - February 19, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
HIV Poz & Friendly Campout Retreat - June 18, 19, 20 Jones Pond Campground - HIV Campground Project
HIV Poz & Friendly Retreat Jones Pond Campground 9835 Old State Road Angelica, NY 14709 Date - June 18, 19, 20 2010 - Tenting starts at $20 a night Theme - Pirates of the Pond, Treasure Hunt, Bears on the High Seas RSVP starts Feb 15, 2010 - online or phone 10% discount given to HIV... - February 19, 2010 - HIV Campground Project
Grand Opening of A All Animal Control of Central Mountains, CO
A All Animal Control is pleased to announce the opening of their new Central Mountains of Colorado office. Co-owners Dean Grose and Paul Holst of A All Animal Control of Central Mountains, Colorado will be providing the counties of Clear Creek, Gilipin, Grand and Summit with the most complete and... - February 19, 2010 - A All Animal Control
Mobile Monday Chicago Announces Event on Enhancing Mobile Productivity with the Latest Security Technologies
Mobile Monday (MoMo) Chicago, a community of mobile professionals that promotes the mobile industry and fosters cooperation and networking, will be holding its next event this coming Monday, February 22nd, on how to make mobile workers more productive leveraging the latest security technologies. - February 19, 2010 - Mobile Monday - Chicago
Builders Association's Demonstrational Showhome Benefits Builders and Homebuyers
The Northeast Florida Builders Association announces plans for a demonstrational show home that allows area builders to learn the latest in green building techniques and new products during the home's construction phase. The true beneficiaries will be future homebuyers. - February 19, 2010 - Northeast Florida Builders Association
California Association of Legal Document Assistants (CALDA) Spearheads Efforts to Help Provide Legal Information to Consumers and Self-Help Litigants in California Courts
The Sacramento Family Law Self-Help Center is the latest to join the growing list of court facilities displaying and distributing informational brochures of the California Association of Legal Document Assistants (CALDA). The CALDA “LDA Referral Service” brochure, provided free to the public, answers common questions about LDAs , such as “Who are Legal Document Assistants?” and “How can a Legal Document Assistant Help You?” The brochure also features CALDA’s website: www.calda.org. - February 19, 2010 - California Association of Legal Document Assistants
CSIA Announces $900M Budgeted for Technology Projects from 2010 C-Level @ A Mile High “Celebrities”
More than 50 “Celebrity” CIOs, CTOs, VPs of IT, and other leading technology executives, cumulatively have more than $900 million budgeted for technology projects in 2010. - February 19, 2010 - CSIA, Colorado's Technology Association
The Chicago Lighthouse Opens Low Vision Clinic in The Glen Town Center, Glenview, IL
In an effort to expand their services to the northwest suburbs of Chicago, The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired opens its newest low vision clinic in Glenview, Illinois on Thursday, February 18, 2010. The opening of this clinic is the seventh satellite location for... - February 19, 2010 - The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
Caring for Our Community
Light Of The Lamb presents Project Care and Share of Ramona - February 19, 2010 - Light Of The Lamb, an intercessory ministry, Inc.
FEWJapan: Women's Executive Organization Holds Entrepreneur Event: the Foreign Buyer's Club: Setting Up a Business in Japan, from the Beginning of the Story to Now
Join the members and guests of FEWJapan for the March 2010 meeting. The guest speaker is Chuck Grafft, Founder of the Foreign Buyers Club Japan. He will share key tips to entrepreneurial success in Japan. - February 19, 2010 - FEWJapan
Muslims Speak Out Against Secular Extremism; Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Condemns French Parliament’s Recommendation on Islamic Veil
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA strongly condemns recommendations of a French Parliamentary report published on January 26th, which called for a partial ban of the Islamic veil. "In a damaging display of secular extremism," states Dr. Nasim Rehmatullah, Vice President of AMC USA, "the... - February 18, 2010 - Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam, Inc
Medical Tourism City, the Largest Social Network in Medical Tourism Announces Over 800 Active Members
Medical Tourism City, the Largest Social Network in Medical Tourism and for Global Healthcare Announces over 800 Active Members. - February 18, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Medical Tourism Magazine Releases Podcast with Jessica Johnson, Director of Operations, Medical Tourism Association
The Medical Tourism Magazine Releases Podcast with Jessica Johnson, Director of Operations, Medical Tourism Association speaking about Familiarization Trips. - February 18, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
CED Announces Biotech 2010 Conference Sponsors
CED, formerly the Council for Entrepreneurial Development (www.cednc.org), a private, nonprofit organization that promotes entrepreneurial efforts in the Triangle region of North Carolina, has announced the sponsors for CED’s Biotech 2010 conference, scheduled for Monday, Feb. 22 and Tuesday,... - February 18, 2010 - CED
Rick Williams Joins The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Board of Directors
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences has announced that Chief Business Officer Rick Williams has been named to The Hamner’s Board of Directors. As chief business officer, Williams has piloted and launched The Hamner Bioscience Accelerator to generate additional opportunities for... - February 18, 2010 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
JCT Builds Share of Construction Contracts
Almost 80 per cent of building projects use the Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) standard forms of construction contract, according to the latest Contracts in use survey produced by Davis Langdon on behalf of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Published on Friday, the survey was... - February 18, 2010 - Joint Contracts Tribunal
Arrhythmia Alliance - Midlands Town Leads the Way in Installing Life-Saving Public Defibrillators
When someone suddenly collapses from Sudden Cardiac Arrest in the street or at a public event, time and knowledge are crucial factors around whether they survive. All too often, they die before an ambulance can reach them. Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) kills more people a year than breast cancer,... - February 18, 2010 - Arrhythmia Alliance
IWHTA is Supporting 'International Medical Tourism and Travel 2010' to be Held on 1 – 2 March 2010, Marriott Hotel, Singapore
International Wellness and Healthcare Travel Association (IWHTA) president Mr. Naresh Jadeja, an expert on medical tourism trends and patient’s perspective is to address at a Singapore Tourism Ministry supported ‘International Medical Tourism and Travel 2010’ conference. - February 18, 2010 - International Wellness and Healthcare Travel Association (IWHTA)
Two Events to Bring Relief and Ideas for Challenged San Diego Nonprofits
San Diego's chapter of the American Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and the American Marketing Association (AMA) respond to outcry from area nonprofits. - February 18, 2010 - American Marketing Association, San Diego
IISEIE Workshop Delivers Education to Help Bangkok Achieve Economic Growth Through Development of a Local Software Economy
Start Up software developers attended the newly established Microsoft Innovation Academy Workshop held in Bangkok this week. This initiative allowed the developers to gain valuable knowledge and insights on best business practices within the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector, designed to help stimulate the local software industry. - February 18, 2010 - International Institute for Software Economics, Innovation and Entrepreneurship