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The Center for Black Literature Presents "the Black Artist as Activist" Free Arts Prgoram for Youth and Emerging Artists
The Center for Black Literature in Association with Corridor Gallery, the National Conference of Artists-NY & Theatre for the Free People Presents The Black Artist as Activist a Creative Writing, Visual Arts and Performance Poetry Program for Youth and Emerging Artists. - September 06, 2009 - Theatre for the Free People
Reduce Your Community's Risk from Wildfires: a New Publication Offered by Quality Parks Improves the Way We Respond to Fire Disasters
Sunrise Fire is a new kind of science & fiction; that which takes place on our planet, and is based on conservation biology and speculative chaos theory. A transformative story, you will be better prepared for all emergency situations. - September 06, 2009 - Quality Parks
Engineering College Ghaziabad, SDGI, Approved by (AICTE) and Affiliated to UPTU, Lucknow
Sunderdeep Engineering College, Ghazibad has been approved by AICTE and affiliated to UP Technical University. It has also achieved 34th Ranking according to the latest UPTU ranking. - September 06, 2009 - Sunder Deep Group Of Institutions
Dell’s John Igoe to Speak on Cloud Computing at NetTech 2.0 Event
Tech Collective event will focus on the emergence of cloud computing and how it affects the IT workforce. - September 06, 2009 - Tech Collective
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Community Service Committee Partners with Resources for Seniors
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced that RRAR’s Community Service Committee will partner with Resources for Seniors to build ramps for Wake County senior citizens in need of wheelchair access to their homes. The... - September 06, 2009 - RRAR
You Are Cordially Invited to Raise a Glass to Seamless Garment Ministry’s Upcoming Fundraiser "A Toast to Life"
Local Program for Homeless Expectant Mothers Prepares to Host Its First Annual Celebration of Life and Silent Auction on September 19th. - September 06, 2009 - Seamless Garment Ministry
National Development Institute Announces Launch of Website to Aid Major Gifts Fundraising for Nonprofits
As nonprofit organizations experience the challenge of fundraising in the current economic climate, the National Development Institute encourages and equips fundraisers through the launch of a new website. - September 06, 2009 - National Development Institute
Internal Audit Certification for Telecom Revenues Introduced
GRAPA Certifies Bachelors of Internal Audit for Telecom Revenues (CB-IATR) - September 06, 2009 - Global Revenue Assurance Professional Association
West Java Earthquake Destruction Worse Than Earlier Thought, Aid Group Warns
While the current death toll is relatively small compared to the Jogjakarta quake of 2006 (when 6,000 people died), this quake’s physical damages were almost as bad. The Jogjakarta quake only hit two districts, but the West Java disaster has devastated Tasikmalaya, Garut, Banjar, Bandung,... - September 06, 2009 - World Vision US
World Suicide Prevention Day Events Show Global and Local Activity
A wide range of groups from around the world have been submitting their planned activities for World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th, to the International Association for Suicide Prevention and they show creativity and purpose. - September 06, 2009 - International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP)
Mind the Gap Marketing Solutions Welcomes Malou Leontsinis as Creative Director
Mind the Gap Marketing today announces that Malou Leontsinis has joined the company as the creative director, responsible for the visual design development of print and Web based materials. "I'm very excited to be part of the team at Mind the Gap Marketing Solutions,” Leontsinis said. - September 05, 2009 - Mind the Gap Marketing Solutions
Camping Labor Day Weekend? Mosquitoes May Invade More Than Your Tent as Leading Wi-Fi Provider Partners with End Malaria Campaign
As campers flock to the outdoors this Labor Day weekend, they may be surprised when mosquitoes show up on their computer screen as well as outside their tent. Vacationers in 775 campgrounds across 48 states will see a 30-second video prior to accessing the Internet, featuring a buzzing noise,... - September 05, 2009 - World Vision US
Help from Home Launches Two New Features to Encourage People to Volunteer in Their Pyjamas
Help From Home announces its new 'Do Good' cards and 'Volunteer Challenge' features to encourage people to volunteer their time from their own home. - September 05, 2009 - Help From Home
TiE Midwest 20 Industry Awards
TiE Detroit Seeking Nominations for Inaugural TiE20 Midwest Industry Awards. - September 05, 2009 - TiE Detroit
Pink-4-Ever Calls Upon All Women to Join the Love/Avon Army of Women
New Program Focuses on Going Beyond a Cure to Supporting Research to Prevent Breast Cancer. - September 05, 2009 - Pink-4-Ever, Inc
Lisa Pineiro of Technical Services Inc. Receives 2009 Women in Business Award
Lisa Pineiro, president of Technical Services Inc., a privately held employment service and recruiting firm that provides contract, special project and direct hire placement services to the electrical construction industry, was recognized as one of the Triangle’s most successful businesswomen... - September 05, 2009 - WOmen @ Work
Local Fitness Expert Val Fujii Reveals Why Exercise and Eating Healthy Are Both Essential to Losing Weight Effectively
Val Fujii, a Folsom personal trainer and fitness boot camp instructor, is setting the record straight on why exercise and healthy eating are both essential to losing weight effectively. - September 05, 2009 - Superwomen Boot Camp
NAFA's Sunshine State Chapter and FLAGFA Team Up for Fall Conference
NAFA and FLAGFA will team up for the third time to present a conference for fleet managers in Daytona Beach, Florida September 16-18, 2009. - September 05, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
GoGreenStudents.com is a New Student Driven Social Network to Help Green the Campuses of the World
GoGreenStudents.com combines the power on a social networking site with a green educational theme. They are specially designed for all Students to create a grassroots movement and take action today for a sustainable future. - September 05, 2009 - GoGreenstudents
Speed Venture Summit™ Taps CitySquares to Pitch
The Speed Venture Summit™ vision is to help launch the best companies by providing them ready access to private capital. Boston-based CitySquares.com, a hyper-local search-and-advertising website, hopes to catch a ride on that launch as one of the first companies selected to pitch at the... - September 05, 2009 - Speed Venture Summit
Lamorinda Cities Prepare for Disasters
On Sunday, October 18th, the Lamorinda Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) Committee and the City of Orinda will host a training drill for Lamorinda CERTs, employees of the Lamorinda cities and the neighborhood group leaders. It will be an opportunity for CERTs. cities, Canyon, Fire Departments, the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army to practice their response to a simulated emergency in the tri-city area. - September 05, 2009 - Lamorinda DART
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on OFAC Compliance & Enforcement Issues: a Guide to Minimizing the Risk of Sanctions
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 “OFAC Compliance & Enforcement Issues: a Guide to Minimizing the Risk of Sanctions”. This two-hour event is... - September 05, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Kansas City Blended Family Couple Has a Giant Heart for America’s Stepfamilies - The Bonded Family Launches First of a Kind 'Blended Family Today' Radio Program
With over 20+ million households facing unique and challenging dynamics of stepfamily life, one midwest couple launches the 'first of its kind' radio program for blended families. Blended Family Today is live every Sunday morning in Kansas City on Union Broadcasting KCTE 1510 AM radio, as well as heard live nationally via internet streaming technology. Dan and Rebecca Snell are the hosts of the program. - September 04, 2009 - The Bonded Family
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Form 990: Schedule H for Healthcare Firms & Hospitals: Practice Guidance
Hospitals and Healthcare firms continue to come under increased scrutiny by regulators and industry watchers. Form 990 Schedule H is one of the areas in which the increased scrutiny has presented a series of challenges. It is often described as “An opportunity for a business to tell... - September 04, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Terence M. Kennedy, Exec. Director, Ernst & Young , to Speak at KC’s Event on Schedule H for Healthcare Firms & Hospitals on 11/02/2009
The Knowledge Group/Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast announced today that Terence M. Kennedy, Executive Director- National Exempt Organizations Tax Practice, of Ernst & Young LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming... - September 04, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Edmund Benson, Co-Founder of ARISE, Celebrates His 80th Birthday by Contributing Over 100 Life Management Skills Curricula to the International Nonprofit Community
Benson understands firsthand the hardships faced by high school dropouts and at-risk youth, because he took that difficult path himself. He hopes to reach out to the other nonprofits by offering life skills curricula for translation free of charge. - September 04, 2009 - ARISE Foundation
MS Sufferer Searching for Daughter on Ebay
Ray Sabbatini, a man stricken with Multiple Sclerosis and President/Founder of MS Extreme, is searching for his biological daughter with the help of E-bay. (Ebay Item #110430862184) - September 04, 2009 - Multiple Sclerosis Extreme
Fight Against Brain Cancer Hits the Greens and Raises Paddles for a Cure - Two Events, One Day
Brain cancer is the second leading cancer of people under the age of 20. 500 terminal cases of brain cancer will be diagnosed in the Seattle-Metro area alone this year. Funding is desperately needed for research and patient support services. - September 04, 2009 - Chris Elliott Fund for Glioblastoma Brain Cancer Research
Medical Tourism City, the Largest Social Network in Medical Tourism Announces Over 400 Active Members
Medical Tourism City, the Largest Social Network in Medical Tourism and for Global Healthcare, announces that it has over 400 members from over 40 countries actively participating. The members of medical tourism city are from international insurance companies, health insurance agents, medical... - September 04, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Fred Smilek and the Society to Save Endangered Species Get Haute Tempered at Animal Cruelty
The Society to Save Endangered Species is fierce when it comes to protecting animals. Mr. Smilek found it only natural to bring that ferocity to the runway. - September 04, 2009 - Fred Smilek's Society to Save Endangered Species
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Host 2009 Safety Seminar
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced that RRAR will host a 2009 Safety Seminar on Thursday, Sept. 3 at 8:30 a.m. at RRAR, located at 111 Realtors Way in Cary. The seminar will be instructed by Leigh Woody, senior trainer of... - September 04, 2009 - RRAR
International Association Uses Social Networking to Increase Suicide Prevention Awareness
The International Association for Suicide Prevention is using Facebook and Twitter to increase awareness about World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th, and suicide prevention generally. - September 04, 2009 - International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP)
DCIA Invites Participation in P2P-for-Games Working Group
New Initiative Aims to Protect Consumers and Intellectual Property of Distribution Channel Participants - September 03, 2009 - Distributed Computing Industry Association
Lupus Research Institute Encouraged by Phase 2 Trial Results of Experimental Drug Epratuzumab
The Lupus Research Institute (LRI) and its National Coalition of state and local organizations congratulate Immunomedics and UCB on the successful results of the Phase 2b clinical trial of epratuzumab for people with systemic lupus. “It is heartening to see success in lupus trials and to see... - September 03, 2009 - Lupus Research Institute
MS Extreme Waterboards MS Sufferer
A Multiple Sclerosis sufferer gets waterboarded by MS Extreme to help raise MS awareness. - September 03, 2009 - Multiple Sclerosis Extreme
Sikh Education Conference Announced
Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) announced today that they will be holding a Sikh Education Conference in Bridgewater, New Jersey, USA on 26-27 September 2009. The Sikh Education Conference will bring together Sikh Educators who work with children from Kindergarten to Grade 12 to discuss issues of... - September 03, 2009 - Sikh Research Institute
Customer Service Guru Nancy Friedman to Speak at NPSA Conference
The National Portable Storage Association has announced "The Telephone Doctor," Nancy Friedman, will teach two workshops at its 7th annual conference and trade show in Las Vegas. - September 03, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Fulton Elementary PTA Becomes First Carbonfund.org CarbonFree® Green PTA Partner in America
The Fulton Elementary School Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) announced that it has become the first CarbonFree® Green PTA in America by partnering with Carbonfund.org. “We are very proud to join CarbonFree® Partner companies and organizations like Discovery Communications, Avis,... - September 03, 2009 - Carbonfund.org
Artspace to Host Gallery Walk and Reception for Raleigh First Friday Event
Mary Poole, executive director of Artspace (www.artspacenc.org), has announced that the art center is kicking off the fall season with a special evening during Raleigh’s monthly First Friday Gallery Walk Sept. 4 from 6-10 p.m. at Artspace, located at 201 E. Davie St. Gallery Walks are free... - September 03, 2009 - Artspace
NAFA's Alabama Chapter Presents 4th Annual Southern Regional Conference
NAFA's Alabama Chapter presents the 4th Annual Southern Regional Conference this October. The conference is a must for fleet managers within the region with presentations on such topics as service level agreements, customer satisfaction programs, accident avoidance, 2010 diesel emission standards, and the benefits of SCR. - September 03, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Free Workshop Will Address Living with Advanced Breast Cancer
Silvana Martino, D.O. will present "Frankly Speaking About Advanced Breast Cancer" at The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura. - September 03, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Ecomiki4kids - Free Week's Trial on the Games and Puzzle Website for Kids with an Educational and Environmental Twist
Ecomiki4kids is the fun and innovative online games website for four to 11 year olds that teaches them how to "save the planet" and about the rainforest and arctic through online games, puzzles and activities while keeping them safe online with no advertising or links to outside websites is offering new members a free trial of it's premium areas. - September 03, 2009 - Ecomiki4kids
ELFAA Airlines Rescue Sky Europe Passengers
Following the news that Sky Europe has filed for bankruptcy, ELFAA member airlines have sprung into action to offer an emergency rescue package to those passengers who find themselves stranded as a result of the suspension of Sky Europe’s operations. ELFAA airlines that have overlapping... - September 03, 2009 - European Low Fares Airlines Association
Highest Wind Scores Speed Venture Summit™ Invitation
The Speed Venture Summit™ vision is to help launch the best companies by providing them ready access to private capital. Highest Wind, a developer of breakthrough wind-energy systems based in Newmarket, New Hampshire, seeks to soar beyond that launch as one of the first companies selected to... - September 03, 2009 - Speed Venture Summit
NASA, World Health Organization, and Harvard Representative to Give Keynotes at Annual Global ISPE Event
ISPE announced that it has secured Samuel Bogoch MD, PhD, Harvard Medical School and Boston University School of Medicine faculty member, Lembit Rägo MD, PhD, Coordinator of Quality Assurance and Safety for the WHO, and Antonio J. Ricco, PhD, Chief Technologist in NASA Ames Research Center’s Small Spacecraft Division to give keynote presentations at its 2009 Annual Meeting 8-11 November at the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego in San Diego, CA, USA. - September 03, 2009 - ISPE
Stevens Faculty Assist NTSB in Hudson Mid-Air Collision Analysis
Faculty at Stevens assisted the National Transportation Safety Board and were an integral part in the analysis and recovery efforts of the Hudson Mid-Air Collision that happened on August 8th, 2009. - September 03, 2009 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Play 2 Give: PSN Goes Back to School
Philadelphia Sports Network Donates Sports Equipment to Philadelphia Public Schools. - September 03, 2009 - Philadelphia Sports Network
2nd Annual Make a Difference Forum at Century College Presented by InvisibleChildren.org
Engage in an interactive discussion about the perspectives of advocacy, public policy and child protection issues with panel members, foster families and adoptive families. - September 03, 2009 - Kids At Risk Action Network
SFCASA Heats Up San Francisco with 'Hot Reggae Nights" Charity Event for Foster Kids
Join Honorary Guild Co-Chairs First Lady of San Francisco Jennifer Siebel Newsom and District Attorney Kamala Harris on October 8, 2009 at Foreign Cinema for a Caribbean Chic Event to Raise Money for Foster Children. - September 03, 2009 - SFCASA
Action Party of Morton Grove’s 3rd Annual Golf Outing Coming Soon - Golfers Wanted
The Action Party 3rd Annual Golf Outing is scheduled for 10/04 at the Mt. Prospect Golf Course. This event honors long-time Morton Grove resident Jack O’Brien, who was not only an avid golfer, but a long-time community volunteer and co-founder of the Action Party of Morton Grove (along with former Mayors Richard Flickinger and Dan Scanlon). Anyone interested in participating in the Outing, may do so in many ways - by golfing, eating dinner and/or sponsoring a hole. - September 03, 2009 - Action Party of Morton Grove