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Folsom Fitness Expert Val Fujii Shares Tips to Help You Stay Healthy This Flu Season
Val Fujii, a Folsom personal trainer and fitness expert, shares some tips that will help your body stay strong and healthy this flu season. - November 13, 2009 - Superwomen Boot Camp
Mobile Monday (MoMo) Chicago Announces November Event on Designing Branded Mobile Marketing Experiences
Mobile Monday (MoMo) Chicago, a community of mobile professionals that promotes the mobile industry and fosters cooperation and networking, today announced that its November event at the ITA’s TechNexus will educate attendees about how to design branded mobile marketing apps. Who: Luigi... - November 13, 2009 - Mobile Monday - Chicago
Television and Film Star Steven Bauer and Renowned Artist Barry Gross Are Featured Artists for the Culture Network’s "Art for Autism" Event
Autism Society of America and the Center for Autism Related Disabilities will receive proceeds from The Culture Network’s Art for Autism event. - November 13, 2009 - The Culture Network
NAFA Launches New Expo Website and Opens Registration for 2010 I&E
NAFA's 2010 Institute & Expo will be anything but the same old I&E. Revamped based on suggestions by Members and Affiliates, the I&E boasts a brand new website, high-powered keynote speakers, and more educational programs than ever. - November 13, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Canton Area Churches Trade Worship Space in Building Swap; Faith Bible Church and Cross Pointe Church Swap Spaces
Amidst a slumping economy, two Canton congregations, Faith Bible Church and Cross Pointe Church, have agreed to trade worship spaces in what Faith Bible Pastor-Teacher Ray Russ calls a “win-win situation.” Faith Bible Church, currently located at 5715 Market Ave N, will relocate to... - November 12, 2009 - Faith Bible Church
ISAR's Model Statute Regulating Dog Breeding, Facilitation and Sales
ISAR's Model Statute's imposition of tough regulations on breeders, facilitators and commercial retail sales outlets is unapologetically draconian. It is the intention and goal of ISAR, because only in this manner can the dog-trade's participants' appalling, and often illegal, conduct be regulated out of existence once and for all. - November 12, 2009 - International Society for Animal Rights
Most Companies Have Yet to Master Strategic Workforce Planning
New i4cp study finds 70% of companies have workforce planning strategies, but rating effectiveness and future forecasts lags behind. - November 12, 2009 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Remodeling for a Better Life
NARI remodeler designs a bath for a special needs child. - November 12, 2009 - National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Karmawish, the First Global Community Based on Mutual Help and Exchange
Karmawish, a community website based on mutual help, has gone public. Members of Karmawish are able help each other for free from virtually anywhere with an internet connection. Based on the Karmic law where one’s good deed triggers a positive reaction, Karmawish makes it possible for each... - November 12, 2009 - Karmawish
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Release Podcast on Future of Bioscience Industry in China
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences has announced the release of a podcast that reviews the explosive growth of China’s bioscience industry and discusses how an independent research institute in Research Triangle Park has established new collaborations with Chinese partners such as... - November 12, 2009 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Important Announcement for the Asia-Pacific Spa Market
The Day Spa Association and the International Medical Spa Association are proud to announce the appointment of Michael Loh as their newly appointed representative to lead the Asia-Pacific chapter. “Michael is known as an industry mentor, inspirational presenter and in particular for his... - November 12, 2009 - The Day Spa Association
Children of Saguramo Eucational Institution Greeted with Modern Conditions for Their Physical Development
Young Georgian children now have brand new sports facility stocked with modern sports equipment. - November 12, 2009 - Counterpart International
1st Commemorative Home Sweet Home Campaign T-Shirt; An Arizona Bunko Group Honors Veterans Day
Honoring 47 Service Members from every branch of the military, this Veterans Day T-Shirt is a symbol of gratitude to all the brave men and women who have served and protected our country. The design was created by an amateur artist in Gilbert Arizona for her Bunko group's annual charity, supporting USA Cares. - November 12, 2009 - Home Sweet Home Campaign
The Greater Cincinnati Chapter of the National Society of Hispanic MBAs Presents "Personal Strategies for Success" Sponsored by Luxottica Retail
Luxottica Retail will host a “Personal Strategies for Success” executive panel discussion on Wednesday, November 18 at the company’s North American headquarters in Mason, Ohio. Local executives will share their views on success and their recommendations on how to achieve your... - November 12, 2009 - National Society of Hispanic MBAs
ACCA Speaks Up on the Lack of Public Trust in Business and Public Sectors
Should there be a common approach to business and private sector governance through accounting? - November 12, 2009 - ACCA
AIA Huron Valley Announces 2009 Honor Awards Recipients
Ann Arbor firms Lord Aeck & Sargent, Inc., David Milling Architects, Hobbs+Black Associates, Inc. Quinn Evans Architects and Cornerstone Design Inc. among those recognized. - November 12, 2009 - American Institute of Architects Huron Valley
Brittany's 2nd Annual Angel Gala Set for November 22, 2009
Brittany’s Battle, Inc. will host their 2nd Annual Angel Gala. The event is an annual fundraiser for the NC non-profit whose mission is to support families battling cancer. They also raise money for lung cancer research. - November 12, 2009 - Brittany's Battle, Inc.
Three Pet Food Banks Combine Efforts to Hold National Pet Food Dive
Northland Pet Pantry, Central Florida Animal Pantry, and Pikes Peak Pet Pantry team up to hold the first Pet Pantry Partners’ “Furr-ever Home” National Pet Food Drive to bring awareness to the importance of helping people keep their pets during tough times. - November 12, 2009 - Pikes Peak Pet Pantry, Inc.
Enable America Congratulates Gerdau Ameristeel
November is Disabled Veterans Employment Mentoring Month. Enable America builds bridges between people with disabilities and organizations to improve employment opportunities. - November 12, 2009 - Enable America
Special Olympics Invites Supporters to 8th Annual Gala and Live Auction
Special Olympics Northern California will hold its 8th annual fundraising gala on Nov.13, 2009 at the Four Seasons Hotel in San Francisco. Presented by Chevron Corp., the Spirit of the Season gala will help raise money for sports equipment, training and competition in 2010. More than 13,000... - November 11, 2009 - Special Olympics Northern California
On Thanksgiving, be Thankful and Provide a Feast Best Suited for Pets – Pet Insurance Association Provides Advisory
Pets ingesting rich and fatty foods, chocolates, or other unsuitable or unintended items, can create a thankless holiday visiting the veterinary emergency hospital. - November 11, 2009 - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
Consul General of Israel to New England Reaches Out to Teen Leaders for Peace
Muslim and Jewish Teens Meet with Nadav Tamir to Discuss Peace in Israel - November 11, 2009 - Friends Forever USA
Invitation to Cover: NAIS People of Color and Student Diversity Leadership Conferences
Credentialed journalists are invited to cover the NAIS People of Color and Student Diversity Leadership Conferences, December 3-5, 2009, in Denver, CO. - November 11, 2009 - National Association of Independent Schools
Grammy-Nominated Musician to Teach Understanding Through Music to Local Professional Coaches
Professional coaching organization welcomes Freddie Ravel to December meeting. - November 11, 2009 - Professional Coaches and Mentors Association - LA
Volusia Manufacturers Association Charter Directors Recognized by Volusia County Council at VMA 29th Annual Awards Banquet
Volusia Manufacturing Association’s Founding Members Joseph Scott and Lou Fifer were recognized by Volusia County Council for outstanding contributions to Volusia County, Florida. - November 11, 2009 - Volusia Manufacturers Association- NonProfit Organization
IslamicAdvisory.com Launches First Online Islamic Finance Certificate
IslamicAdvisory.com, the world's only Islamic finance training portal, launches the first accredited Islamic finance training certificate available 100% online, with exams starting this month for the CIFE™, or Certified Islamic Finance Executive™. Recently nominated "Best Islamic... - November 11, 2009 - Islamic Advisory Group LLC
Statewide Bioscience Skills Gap Report Released
Eighteen-Month Tech Collective report shows need and offers recommendations for Bioscience workforce development. - November 11, 2009 - Tech Collective
Funding for State Energy Programs is Starting to Trickle Into the States
It may feel like a long time coming, but promised funding for State Energy Programs (SEP) throughout the nation is finally starting to trickle into the states. On February 17, 2009 President Obama passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) as an effort to jumpstart our economy. Of the... - November 11, 2009 - Full Spectrum Solutions
Folk Music Gospel Concert Held Inside Farm Museum
The Plowboys and the Buffalo Girls are two favorite local bands from the long-running acoustic Jam Nights at the Coopersville Farm Museum. - November 10, 2009 - Coopersville Farm Museum
Tyler Foundation Has a Personal Story to Tell During Epilepsy Awareness Month
'Living with Half a Brain' is about a local Massachusetts boy who was diagnosed with epilepsy at 3 weeks old and due to the severity had to have half of his brain removed at the age of 15 months. - November 10, 2009 - Tyler Foundation
Electric Guitarists Offered New Diploma Qualifications from RGT
The Registry of Guitar Tutors (RGT) has launched a range of electric guitar Performance Diplomas specifically for rock, pop and blues guitarists. The Performance Diplomas provide a structured programme that will take guitarists’ playing skills from Grade 8 standard to that of a top-level performer or session musician. - November 10, 2009 - Registry of Guitar Tutors
Center for Autism and Related Disorders Study Finds Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Ineffective Treatment for Children with Autism
The "Randomized Trial of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Children with Autism" study is published in the current issue of Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders. - November 10, 2009 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Special Olympics Partners with Saks Fifth Avenue for the Second Annual Fall Fashion Event
Join five time Olympic gold medalist, Gary Hall Jr., Andy Miyares, Special Olympics world record holder, the 2010 South Florida firefighter calendar models, artist Rick Garcia and Megan Clementi, Miss Florida USA® for a spectacular afternoon of awards, surprises and fashion. - November 10, 2009 - Special Olympics Miami Dade County
Tailgate Teams Compete for Top Honors at “Super Brawl” Event
Annual competition pits pre-game partiers against fans from other teams during Super Bowl week festivities. - November 10, 2009 - Super 'Gate III
Call for Entries. DocMiami International Film Festival.
May 28-30, 2010, Three Days of Documentary Films and Music in beautiful sunny South Florida. - November 10, 2009 - DocMiami International Film Festival Competition and Concert Series
New Conference: Capitalizing on Wind and Solar Energy, Opportunities for Chemicals and Materials
The Chemical Development and Marketing Association Announces a New Conference: Capitalizing on Wind and Solar Energy, Opportunities for Chemicals and Materials. December 4, 2009. The University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, - November 10, 2009 - Chemical Development and Marketing Association
Schools: Trade Cookie Dough for Real Dough
SCHOOLSAVINGS.com launches new fund raising tools as part of It’s Cool to Save at School™ deposit solution. - November 09, 2009 - SCHOOLSAVINGS.com
Esperanza Interfaith Center Moves Monthly Services to Palm Harbor
Esperanza Interfaith Center is a complete source for spiritual advisory, counseling, and celebration services. Rev. Maria Pierre invites people of all faiths to embrace meditation and boundless spirituality. - November 09, 2009 - Esperanza Interfaith Center
November: Doorways for Women and Families Releases Homelessness Awareness Month Story Ideas
National Homelessness Awareness Month is more important than ever this year. With high unemployment and a sagging economy, families are feeling the affects. Below are several story ideas from an Arlington-based shelter that shed light on homelessness’ impact on families and communities. - November 09, 2009 - Doorways for Women and Families
Lankenau Institute Investigators Discover a Potential New Antibody Therapy to Treat Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Amyloid Illnesses
Alzheimer’s disease (AD), which afflicts over 5.3 million people in the United States alone, is the most common of over 25 incurable protein misfolding diseases termed amyloidoses. In a paper published in The Journal of Biological Chemistry, Sharad P. Adekar, MD, Scientist at the Lankenau Institute for Medical Research (LIMR) and Scott Dessain, M.D., Ph.D. Associate Professor at LIMR, have discovered a potential new antibody therapy that can be used to treat individuals suffering with AD. - November 09, 2009 - Lankenau Institute for Medical Research
“Mediation's Turning Point: An Alternative Becomes Mainstream” Mediation Conference, November 14, 09, Somerset, NJ, Keynoter Douglas N. Frenkel, Author and Penn Law Prof.
With the implementation of the foreclosure mediation program, mediation is becoming a major part of how disputants approach all types of disputes. NJAPM President Robert McDonnell will describe NJAPM's role in the evolution of mediation in NJ. Keynote speaker, U Penn Professor, Douglas N. Frenkel will speak on "Effective Mediator Persuasion: What the Research Tells Us." Saturday, November 14, Somerset DoubleTree Training Center, www.njapm.org. - November 09, 2009 - New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators
Help for Those Alone for the Holidays
CreatingExtendedFamilies.com matches adults platonically to create surrogate extended family relationships. - November 09, 2009 - Creating Extended Families llc
Do You Think Pink 365 or Just 31?
Women battling breast cancer need your help year round not just in the month of October. - November 09, 2009 - Celebrate in Pink,LLC
Concert of Christmas Music, Lincoln Center, NY
Summary Blurb: Raymond Arrroyo emcees a spirited Christmas concert at Alice Tully Hall Starr Theater, Lincoln Center, “Merry Christmas New York City!” to celebrate the real reason for the season. - November 08, 2009 - ColorBlindMusic Ministries
Hunger on Rise in Henry: Local Church Responds
Henry County families are struggling to feed their families this season. Tabernacle of Praise Church International is hosting a Thanksgiving Feeding Program to respond to their needs. This event will be held at the local DFCS office in Henry County November 27th, 2009 12:00pm. - November 08, 2009 - Tabernacle of Praise Church International
Los Angeles Children’s Charity Receives National Recognition for Public Relations
Hillsides Wins Nonprofit PR Award for Its Foster Soles Campaign. - November 08, 2009 - Hillsides
Thanksgiving Food Distribution to Benefit Needy SGV Families
California State Assemblymember Dr. Ed Hernandez, O.D. will be hosting a Thanksgiving Food Distribution to benefit non-profit organizations serving needy families throughout the San Gabriel Valley’s 57th Assembly District. Dr. Ed together with members of the local community will attend the... - November 08, 2009 - Picasso's Cafe, Bakery and Catering Co
Botox Training: IAPAM Announces 2010 Training Dates for Physicians
Presented by the IAPAM, the Botox & Dermal Filler Training Bootcamp and the Advanced Dermal Filler Training Program announces their dates for 2010. Through the IAPAM's industry-leading aesthetic medicine educational programs, physicians will continue to recieve the most intensive, hands-on cosmetic injectable and Botox training available in North America. - November 08, 2009 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Immunome Inc. Presenting Human Monoclonal Antibody Platform at Pharmaceutical Consulting Consortium, Inc. (PCCI)
Immunome, Inc., President and CEO, Tim Pelura, Ph.D., will be presenting information about the company on Monday, November 9, 2009 at the Pharmaceutical Consulting Consortium, Inc. (PCCI) Meeting. The presentation will be also be available for viewing via webcast at www.rxpcci.com. Immunome is a... - November 08, 2009 - Lankenau Institute for Medical Research
Doctors.net.uk and Emap Limited Form Collaboration Agreement
Public sector and health industry provided with unique channel to reach health professionals. - November 08, 2009 - Doctors.net.uk