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Middle East to Participate at MTA Medical Tourism Conference in LA
The top governments and hospitals from the Middle East are to participate in the Medical Tourism Association’s annual convention in Los Angeles, October 26-28th, 2009, World Medical Tourism and Global Health Congress, www.medicaltourismcongress.com. - October 16, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Leading Marketing Executives Head to Medical Tourism Conference in Los Angeles
Leading Marketing and Branding Executives are heading to the Medical Tourism Convention October 26-28th, 2009 in Los Angeles. Branding and Marketing are key components for all countries or hospitals strategic planning in attracting global patients. “I’m really looking forward to the... - October 16, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Cross International Partners with Local Churches for World Food Day
The South-Florida-based Christian relief and development ministry, Cross International, is partnering with 100 churches across the country to ship nutrient-rich meals to the poor overseas in honor of World Food Day on October 16. Among these are St. Michael Evangelical Lutheran Church in... - October 16, 2009 - Cross International
Journalists and Media Converge on MTA Medical Tourism Conference in Los Angeles
“I have had the opportunity to live and work in Mexico, Central America and Italy. I became a strong proponent of medical tourism after experiencing first-hand the quality, affordable medical care available outside the United States. Recently, I underwent a series of cosmetic procedures at... - October 16, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Crazy: a Father's Search Through America's Mental Health Madness
Pete Earley joins guest host Dr. Mark Green on October 19, 2009 to discuss his work as an author and investigative journalist. Pete Early brings a voice to issues that affect many, but so few have ever got a chance to hear. - October 16, 2009 - WestBridge Community Services
Assassination City Roller Derby Roll Out the Red Carpet on October 18
The ladies of Assassination City Roller Derby are rolling out the red carpet this Sunday, October 18, in honor of the release of Whip It with two demo bouts and the opportunity for fans to skate with these divas of derby. - October 16, 2009 - Assassination City Roller Derby
John Raeder, IQNavigator Named to CSIA Board
John Raeder, CEO, IQNavigator is named to the CSIA, Colorado's Technology Association, Board of Directors - October 16, 2009 - CSIA, Colorado's Technology Association
UCLA Medical Professor to Speak About Breast Cancer Reconstruction Options at The Wellness Community
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura will host a free Breast Cancer Connection seminar titled: “Breast Cancer Reconstruction Options with Jay Granzow, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.S.,” Thursday, October 29, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The talk will take place at 530 Hampshire Road in Westlake... - October 16, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
"We Are Free to Practice Our Faith in the U.s., Our Message is: Love for All - Hatred for None" – Imam Shamshad
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Communities of LA Inland Empire and LA East will be re-opening the Baitul Hameed Mosque in Chino on Saturday, October 24, 2009. Everyone is invited to attend the function which will begin at 4:00 PM. Dinner will follow. - October 16, 2009 - Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam, Inc
Get Involved: Go Pink in The Woodlands, Texas for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The Breast Cancer Charities of America (BCCA) is a non-profit organization with new global headquarters in The Woodlands, Texas. With over 25 years of experience in the non-profit industry, BCCA is dedicated to helping thousands of women through our Help Now Fund and by funding non-invasive breast cancer research. Go Pink regional events are occuring during Breast Cancer awareness month. To find out how to get involved or to become a Pink Partner, visit www.TheBreastCancerCharities.org. - October 16, 2009 - The Breast Cancer Charities of America
Speed Venture Summit™ Companies to Vie for Awards
Speed Venture Summit™ sponsors have sweetened the pot for companies pitching at the October 28 program in Nashua, New Hampshire, offering choice awards to the top performers in addition to prospects of reeling in private capital from New England’s leading investors. The Summit is the... - October 16, 2009 - Speed Venture Summit
New CPR Pro for the Professional Rescuer Released from ASHI
The American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) introduces an enhanced, content-rich upgrade to the CPR Pro for the Professional Rescuer Program. - October 16, 2009 - Health & Safety Institute (HSI)
In Ahuntsic-Cartierville Party Candidates Follow Independent Giovanna Giancaspro’s Lead
Zaki Ghavitian, Vision Montreal mayoral candidate in Ahunstic-Cartiersville, has endorsed a major element of Giovanna Giancaspro’s platform in his campaign pamphlet. For years, Ms Giancaspro has been fighting to rid Montreal of excessive parking meters rates. Now one of Vision’s highest profile candidates has included a promise to shut down meters on Sundays and in the evening during the week in his campaign materials. - October 16, 2009 - Campaign to Elect Giovanna Giancaspro
Skadden’s Jamie L. Boucher to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Live Webcast on Bank Mergers and Its Effect On Your Customer Base: Minimizing the Impact on Customer Attrition
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Jamie L. Boucher, Partner, Financial Institutions Regulatory Group, Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming... - October 16, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Clean Air Action Corporation Receives CDM Validation for Their Award Winning Environmental Initiative, TIST
Farmers in India and Africa have planted more than 7 million trees as a part of the Clean Air Action Corporation's (CAAC) international award winning environmental initiative TIST (The International Small Group and Tree Planting Program). TIST has received validation under the United Nations international treaty for global climate change program Clean Development Mechanism (CDM). - October 15, 2009 - clean Air Action Corporation
‘Little House on the Prairie: the Musical’ Volunteers on a Habitat for Humanity Project in the Twin Cities
Actress Melissa Gilbert and the cast and crew of 'Little House on the Prairie: The Musical' partner with Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity to spruce up St. Paul home. - October 15, 2009 - Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
Two Becomes One - Finding a Match
Two Becomes One is truly "Where Two Souls Become Mates!" As a top notch professional introduction service, Two Becomes One has created proven processes to making dating fun, easy, and enjoyable. - October 15, 2009 - Two Becomes One
First-Ever Ultralight-Aircraft Webcam Will Provide a Window Seat During Aircraft-Guided Whooping Crane Migration
Operation Migration Inc. (OM) and WildEarth.tv (WE) are thrilled to announce the launch of a “TrikeCam” -- the first-ever webcam mounted on an ultralight-aircraft. The TrikeCam will provide online viewers with never before seen live views of Whooping Cranes in flight as they follow OM’s ultralights from their summer home in Central Wisconsin to their winter habitat on Florida’s Gulf coast. - October 15, 2009 - Operation Migration USA Inc
Friends Forever Schedules Its 4th Annual Dinner Celebration
Friends Forever, a 501(c)(3) global non-partisan advocacy and awareness organization dedicated to peace, today announced it will host its fourth annual benefit dinner to supports its peace programs for teen youth leaders around the world, on October 29, 2009 at the Galley Hatch Conference Center in... - October 15, 2009 - Friends Forever USA
Event to Feature ‘Cowboy Vet,’ Whose Book Will be Released as a Movie
Online auction, dinner event featuring speaker on wild horse issue to benefit horse rescue. - October 15, 2009 - Refuge Farms Horse Rescue & Sanctuary
Seneca High School Principal Inducted into Seneca Rotary
Seneca Rotary Club President Ben Smith is proud to announce the induction of new member Cliff Roberts. Mr. Roberts was inducted into the club on Thursday, September 17th. He was sponsored into the club by Andy Inabinet, Chairman of the Oconee County School Board. Mr. Roberts has served as the... - October 15, 2009 - Seneca Rotary Club
2009 Seneca Rotary Teachers of the Year
Seneca Rotary Club recognized the 2008-09 Teachers of the Year for the Seneca area schools. - October 15, 2009 - Seneca Rotary Club
Wolf Creek Academy Incorporates Web-Based Learning Program for Students
Wolf Creek Academy, an emotional growth school for troubled teens and young adults, ages 13 to 17, is pleased to announce the addition of a new feature to its academic program for the 2009 – 2010 school year. A new, state-of-the-art virtual learning system has been added to classrooms,... - October 15, 2009 - Wolf Creek Academy
Renee-Marie Stephano, President and Jonathan Edelheit, CEO of the Medical Tourism Association, Speak at the The Simposio Nacional Exportacion de Servicios de Salud
Renee-Marie Stephano, President and Jonathan Edelheit, CEO of the Medical Tourism Association, Speak at the The Simposio Nacional – Exportacion de Servicios de Salud held at the Plaza Mayor Convenciones, in Medellin, Colombia, October 6th – October 7th 2009. The Simposio Nacional... - October 15, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
NPSA Honors Former Association President Dale Payne
The National Portable Storage Association offers its deepest sympathies to the family of Dale Payne, president of A Aamerican Container and Trailer Leasing Corp. - October 15, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
The Hamner Institutes For Health Sciences Launches Twitter Page
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences has announced the official launch of its Twitter page (www.twitter.com/thehamner). The nonprofit research organization will use the account to report news and happenings, engage the scientific and local communities, and share research on chemical and drug... - October 15, 2009 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Announces 2009-2010 Board of Directors
The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (NCVMA) (www.ncvma.org) has announced the organization’s official 2009-2010 board of directors. The members of the NCVMA board are: - President: Phil McHugh, DVM, Park Veterinary Hospital (Durham), http://parkveterinaryhospital.com -... - October 15, 2009 - NCVMA
Extreme Retailing for Day Spas Drew Record Crowd
The Day Spa Association in collaboration with the New York International Gift Fair and EX•TRACTS presented a breakfast seminar dealing with the hot subject of retailing in day spa facilities. Hannelore Leavy, Executive Director of The Day Spa Association explains: “Retail sales are a... - October 15, 2009 - The Day Spa Association
Rites of Passage Council Makes Services Affordable to All by Providing "by Donation" Opportunities Regularly
During these changing times when people may need additional support, encouragement and connection with themselves and others, the Rites of Passage Council offers this. Throughout the year, opportunities are made available for people to slow down and connect within community and take the time to remember what is true, what is real, what brings peace to their heart. These events take place amidst the beauty of nature and the blue-ridge mountains. - October 15, 2009 - Rites of Passage Council
Randy Travis Joined by Joe Guy in Support of The Damon and Stella Foundation for Mental Health
Country music legend, Randy Travis, welcomed the support of Australian horse guru, Joe Guy, in his work with The Damon and Stella Foundation For Mental Health. Mr. Travis has been the spokesman for the group since its founding in 2006 and is excited by Mr. Guy's sharing the profits from his book... - October 15, 2009 - The Damon and Stella Foundation for Mental Health
Bob and Penny Lord Release Little Treasures Catholic Books Online with Complimenting DVDs
Bob and Penny Lord have recently developed a premise to focus on various individual Saints through DVDs and Little Treasures. Little Treasures are individual booklets on the lives of particular Saints. Additional information on these Saints can be found by combining Little Treasures booklets with... - October 15, 2009 - Bob and Penny Lord
Taking Inclusive Approach to Science Yields Results for University of Richmond Prof
University of Richmond associate professor Lisa Gentile is named the winner of the 2009 American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Award for Exemplary Contributions to Education. - October 15, 2009 - American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
LTS LeaderBoard of St. Louis (LTSSTL) Announces the Debut of the LTS inTouch™ Social Media Marketing Services
Greg Busch of LTS LeaderBoard of St. Louis announces the debut of the LTS inTouch™ Social Media Marketing services to assist with the development and implementation of online marketing strategies in order to create influence. LTS inTouch™ specializes in helping small businesses use... - October 15, 2009 - LTS LeaderBoard of St. Louis
Detroit Auto Dealers Association Charitable Foundation Fund Announces $240,000 in Grants
Created as a permanent endowment, the DADA Charitable Foundation Fund provides support to nonprofit organizations in the seven-county southeast Michigan region, with a primary focus on charitable organizations and activities that assist in improving the lives of children and youth. - October 15, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Join the Race to Support High-Quality Early Childhood Education
Wake County SmartStart named beneficiary of locally-organized 1K FUNdraiser. - October 15, 2009 - Wake County SmartStart
Travelers Reveal Increasing Interest in Family Reunion Vacations
Among Them, More Than Two Million Choose Vacation Homes for Past Overnight Trips. - October 15, 2009 - Vacation Rental Managers Association
The National Council on Interpreting in Health Care Announces First Executive Director
Gem P. Daus, M.A. has been named as the first Executive Director of the National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC). Mr. Daus will lead the organization and work to implement a strategic plan that secures the NCIHC as the expert national resource on language access issues in health care. - October 15, 2009 - National Council on Interpreting in Health Care
Harvard JLIC Rabbi Publishes First Ever Book Combining Judaism and Twitter
Twitter Torah brings the profundity of the Torah to you in 140 character messages based around the weekly Torah portions. The book shares insights from seven unique and thoughtful people. The contributors to this book all come from different places in the Jewish community: traditional and non-traditional, men and women, Jewish professionals and lay members. - October 15, 2009 - Jewish Learning Initiative on Campus at Harvard University
NJ Rallies Again for Vaccination Choice at William Paterson University on October 16, Large Numbers of Concerned Voters Gather at Governor's Debate in Wayne, NJ
With pandemic swine flu dominating the headlines, and half of all adults refusing to get the controversial new H1N1 vaccine, there is heightened awareness about importance of vaccination choice. Hundreds of voters, parents, health care workers, students and concerned citizens expected to gather to send a strong message to the three candidates for governor and all major press outlets on site covering the gubernatorial debate. - October 15, 2009 - Life Health Choices
White Paper Demonstrates How Digital Watermarking Can Enable Parent-Controlled Viewing of Television Programming on Any Device
The Digital Watermarking Alliance (DWA) has released a new white paper, “Ensuring Child Safety in a Digital World / A Comprehensive Solution to Parental Controlled Viewing Across Devices and Platforms.” While the ubiquity of readily available content in a variety of contexts provides... - October 14, 2009 - Digital Watermarking Alliance
Quality of Life Project Announces October Kickoff of Monthly Speaker Series in Santa Monica
The Quality of Life Forum is a monthly speaker series in which featured guests share the things they do that contribute to their quality of life. The event is managed by The Quality of Life Project, a non profit which interviews people like Richard Branson, Jacqueline Novogratz, Mike Krzyzewski and Tom Skerritt and then shares their best life practices and perspectives with others. - October 14, 2009 - Quality of Life Project
Pastor Paula White and Without Walls International Church Hosts Empowered Conference
Without Walls International Church announced this week that they will play host to the 2009 Empowered Conference Tuesday, October 20th, 2009 through Thursday, October 22nd, 2009 with special guests Pastor Michael Pitts, Pastor Darlene Bishop, Pastor Sheryl Brady, and Stellar Award Winning psalmist... - October 14, 2009 - Without Walls International Church
Terra med Alliance News; U of M Develops Long-Awaited Mouse Model for Infant Leukemia
Terra med Alliance News:The model opens the door to further investigation into a rare and often fatal blood cancer. Terra med Alliance News: Researchers at the University of Minnesota Cancer Center have produced the first genetically-engineered mouse that provides a model of infant acute... - October 14, 2009 - Terramed Alliance
Counterpart International Assists the Disabled People of Georgia with LDS-Donated Wheelchairs
Over one hundred Georgians receive wheelchairs thanks to LDS donation and Counterpart International (Counterpart) distribution. - October 14, 2009 - Counterpart International
US Marine Corps Provides Support to the Orphanages of Georgia with the Help of Counterpart International
Counterpart International (Counterpart) facilitated a donation of clothing and shoes to young orphans - October 14, 2009 - Counterpart International
Well Known Florida Gold Coin Dealer Now Managing Daily Operations of El Dorado Discount Gold
Steve Forehand to Manage Operation of El Dorado Discount Gold, Inc., a major dealer in Gold and SIlver coins and bullion in the Tampa area. - October 14, 2009 - El Dorado Discount Gold, Inc.
Cayman Islands to Participate in Medical Tourism Conference in Los Angeles, Oct 26-28th, 2009
The Minister of Health for the Cayman Islands, The Honorable Mark Scotland, and the Honorable W. McKeeva Bush, Minister of Financial Services, Tourism and Development, Cayman Islands will be participating at the upcoming World Medical Tourism and Global Health Congress, on behalf of the Cayman... - October 14, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Project Read Makes an Effort to Change the Fate of 21,000 Utah County Residents
Project Read, based in Provo, Utah, has been chosen by Reading Horizons as its featured site for donations. This selection was made based on the efforts Project Read has displayed to reach the 21,000 Utah County residents in need of literacy help. Project Read is a nonprofit organization dedicated... - October 14, 2009 - Reading Horizons
Pillow Talk – Bedroom Linen Care Tips
Tips for properly laundering fall bedding. - October 14, 2009 - Coin Laundry Association
Marketing Magician Returns to Portugal
As a consequence of over fifty people attending his Marketing Magician Business Marketing events last May, UK based Marketing Magician, Stefan Drew, is returning to the Algarve with a series of four new business and marketing workshops tailored for Portuguese based businesses. Run in conjunction... - October 14, 2009 - Stefan Drew Associates