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Tarheel State Junior Championship Scheduled to Elite North Carolina Junior Golf Season
The Tarheel Junior Golf has announced that the opening event of the 2009-2010 junior golf tour season will be at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Finley Golf Course. The nationally-ranked event is scheduled for September 26-27, 2009. - July 04, 2009 - Tarheel Golf Foundation
Cooling Technology Institute Announces Availability of Updated Standards
The Cooling Technology Institute (CTI) announces the immediate availability of three updated standards for evaporative heat rejection equipment. Standard 111, Gear Speed Reducers, revised February 2009, establishes the minimum recommended rating practice and operating considerations for gear speed... - July 04, 2009 - Cooling Technology Institute
Permitting for Boston Independence Day Tea Party Goes Down to the Wire
Permit for Parkman Bandstand was finally approved on Wednesday July 1st after application had been on file since May 29th. Sponsors of the Boston Independence Day Tea Party say they intended to hold the rallies in support of the Constitution and individual rights without the permit if necessary. - July 03, 2009 - Foundation for Conservative Solutions, LLC
Better Business Bureau Awards Wise Giving Alliance Seal to the Casey Cares Foundation
After a comprehensive review, Better Business Bureau serving Greater Maryland awarded the Casey Cares Foundation with its Accredited Charity Seal. The application for BBB’s Accredited Charity Seal can only be completed by a local charity that has been assessed by BBB to meet or exceed each of its 20 Standards for Charity Accountability. The Casey Cares Foundation provides uplifting programs with a special touch to critically ill children and their families throughout the Maryland area. - July 03, 2009 - Casey Cares Foundation
Nadjah Pennington - Quiet Confidence & Striking Beauty Takes the Crown in Talented Teen Competition
Nadjah Pennington of New Castle, DE wins Hal Jackson's Talented Teens Delaware Competition. - July 03, 2009 - Inspiration for Excellence
Pluff Mud Connect Offering Thrive! Prize to Local Nonprofits
Answering One Simple Question Could Yield $1,000 - July 03, 2009 - Pluff Mud Connect
Bob Robinson for State Representative Election Committee Launches Blog and Facebook Page
The Bob Robinson for State Representative Election Committee launches public blog page on its Web site and a Facebook page for volunteer recognition. - July 03, 2009 - Bob Robinson for State Representative Eaton County
mumms® Software Announces Details for Anniversary Conference
Developed in 1989 by Secure Computing Systems, Inc., mumms® Software is celebrating its twentieth anniversary in the hospice industry this year. The company has honored this milestone throughout the calendar year by offering commemorative discounts to its customers and will be bringing the... - July 03, 2009 - mumms Software
NCCU Athletics Announces New Eagle Club as Official Booster Organization
In anticipation of its NCAA Division I reclassification, the North Carolina Central University athletics department proudly announces the unification of all athletic booster clubs into one focused organization – the Eagle Club. The newly-formed organization is built on a strong foundation of... - July 03, 2009 - North Carolina Central University Department of Athletics
Dennis Bertron, Partner, Behar Bertron PLLC to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Understanding New Compliance & Disclosure Interpretations ("C&DIs")
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Dennis Bertron, Partner, Behar Bertron PLLC will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Understanding New Compliance &... - July 03, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Twenty-Eight Female Executives Representing Phancorp, World Vision, Wal-Mart and Others Receive Global Awards
Global EXEC Women Magazine held its 2009 International Women of Influence Awards™ during Women's Business Enterprise National Council Conference Luncheon in San Francisco, California. - July 02, 2009 - Global EXEC Women
Triangle International Council of REALTORS® Hosts Transnational Referral Certification Class
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced that the Triangle International Council of REALTORS® (TICOR) will host a Transnational Referral Certification class on Wednesday, July 15 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at RRAR, located... - July 02, 2009 - RRAR
The Sun SafeTee Program Granted 501(c)(3) Status
The Sun SafeTee Program, a sun protection education and skin cancer awareness program for golfers, announced it has received a Letter of Determination from the IRS granting it 501(c)(3) tax exempt status. The IRS also classified the organization as a public charity. Among the many benefits, such as... - July 02, 2009 - The Sun SafeTee Program
2.9 Billion Rupees of Universal Service Fund for Broadband and Optic Fiber Projects in Unserved Areas of Pakistan
Universal Service Fund signed three contracts with PTCL for providing Broadband Services in the Un-Served Urban areas of Southern Punjab and Lower Sindh and for providing Optic Fiber connectivity to all Tehsils in Southern Balochistan. CEO-PTCL, Walid Irshaid and Chief Executive Officer Universal Service Fund, Parvez Iftikhar signed these contracts. - July 02, 2009 - Universal Service Fund - Pakistan
Walter G. Ricciardi, Partner, Paul, Weiss to Speak at KC’s Event on IFRS is Back! Interpretations, Implementation, & Adoption Explained on 10/29/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that Walter G. Ricciardi, Partner of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “IFRS is... - July 02, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on IFRS is Back! Interpretations, Implementation, & Adoption Explained
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 ”IFRS is Back! Interpretations, Implementation, & Adoption Explained”. This two-hour event is scheduled on Thursday, October 29, 2009, at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET. - July 02, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Wake County SmartStart Receives Clean Audit Report
Wake County SmartStart is proud to announce it has received, for the fifth consecutive year, a clean bill of financial health, according to the Office of State Auditor. An audit of Wake County SmartStart’s FY 2007-08 activities found the organization was in compliance with all applicable... - July 02, 2009 - Wake County SmartStart
NISS Launches New Website
The National Institute of Statistical Sciences (NISS), an independent research institute through which the statistics community serves the nation, is pleased to announce a major redesign and improvement of its website, www.niss.org. Along with an attractive new design and layout, the new website... - July 02, 2009 - National Institute of Statistical Sciences
CLM Advisory Board Changes
Includes Senior Management from XL Insurance, Bar Association of San Francisco and CNA. The Council on Litigation Management (CLM) announced several changes to its Advisory Board, including the addition of three new members. James M. DiVirgilio of XL Insurance, Yolanda Jackson of the Bar... - July 02, 2009 - Council on Litigation Management
New Era of Politics Demands Conscious Entertainment on Holiday
Celebrate Independence Day Weekend with Reggae Icons the Abyssinians and Etana. - July 02, 2009 - Bonafide Sound
Folsom Personal Trainer Val Fujii Announcing New Earlier Start Time for Superwomen Boot Camp
Val Fujii is a Folsom personal trainer and fitness boot camp instructor. He is proud to announce a new earlier start time and free trial for Superwomen Boot Camp. - July 02, 2009 - Superwomen Boot Camp
New Amazing Kids! Website Sparks Dreams and Inspires Children
In celebration of its eleventh year helping kids worldwide realize their amazing potential, Amazing Kids! has re-launched its premier website for children: amazing-kids.org Easy-to-navigate and sporting a fresh new look, the redesigned website is not your typical redesign conceived and executed by... - July 02, 2009 - Amazing Kids!
Independence Hall Tea Party/Picnic to be Held on July 4th
Talk Show Host Dom Giordano will be a featured speaker at the Independence Hall Tea Party III to be held July 4th from 12 noon-3PM on Independence Mall, 5th and Chestnut Streets. The celebratory, family-style tea party/picnic, sponsored by the Independence Hall Tea Party Association, will include... - July 02, 2009 - Independence Hall Tea Party Association
Stopping More Than Sexting, He is Saving Our Digital Generation: A 21st Century Folk Legend in the Making
To many he is known as this century’s visionary behind 21st Century Digital Responsibility. In some circles he is referred to as the father of digital safety. To his peers he is regarded as an instrumental leader of proactive 21st century education and awareness. To his family, he is simply... - July 01, 2009 - Institute of Responsible Online and Cell-phone Communication
Humanitarian Foundation Releases Free Informational Products
The Jonesgage International foundation recently released free information products to help promote a message of inspiration and hope for humanitarian advocates. The new product offerings include an inspirational e-book of Godwin Jones as well as a guide to help entrepreneurs and businesses setup email marketing campaigns. - July 01, 2009 - Jonesgage International Limited
IHEC Awards Business Grant to GiveForward.org
Illinois Hispanic Entrepreneurship Center Awards Business Grant to GiveForward.org as a High-Growth Potential Firm - July 01, 2009 - GiveForward
Downtown Urgent Care Achieves Urgent Care Center Accreditation
Downtown Urgent Care, an Urgent Care clinic in St. Louis, Missouri has achieved Urgent Care Center Accreditation from the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM). - July 01, 2009 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
Jewelers for Children Grant Wish for Local Boy Battling Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Four-year-old Javion, who is battling Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, a life-threatening type of blood cancer, was granted his wish of an ultimate shopping spree to his most favorite stores: Toys R’ Us, Walmart, Burlington Coat Factory and Holcomb’s, recently thanks to the Make-A-Wish... - July 01, 2009 - Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
Wish Volunteers Bring Gift of Hope
Keondia is a vivacious 12-year-old girl who loves listening to the Jonas Brothers, going shopping and playing her X-Box. The Granger native who is battling Acute Myelogenous Leukemia will have her heartfelt wish granted—a trip to Walt Disney World—thanks to Holly Huffman and John... - July 01, 2009 - Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
Make-a-Wish Foundation® Celebrates Success from Walk for Wishes
The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana, Indiana Region with the help of dedicated walkers and volunteers, raised nearly $68,000 for the 4th Annual Walk for Wishes®. The Walk, which was held Saturday June, 20, included 73 teams and an additional 475 individuals... - July 01, 2009 - Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
Brook Seminars Bodywork Education and Wild Rose Emu Ranch Form Partnership
Brook Seminars and Wild Rose Emu Ranch today announced an exclusive, strategic partnership to promote the benefits of Scar Tissue Release Therapy and Emu Oil. - July 01, 2009 - Brook Seminars
Global Customer Experience Management Certification Program, Sep 30 - Oct 1, 2009 in Paris
Global CEM Certification Program is designed and co-delivered by 15 G-CEM International Partners from North America, Europe and Asia. Endorsed by 9 leading authorities. - July 01, 2009 - G-CEM
The Data Center Professionals Network Launches Data Center Chat - Interact in Real Time with Leading Industry Professionals
A leading network that connects the data center industry has recently launched Data Center Chat, the ability to interact in real-time with other leading industry professionals worldwide. - July 01, 2009 - Data Center Professionals Network
Maryland Local on the Rachael Ray Show Friday, July 3, 2009
Maryland local, Aaron Ware, will be featured on the Rachael Ray show on Fri., July 3rd. Aaron lost his twin brother Eric to cancer, but turned his grief around by starting a baking company. He sells his creations for $1.00 a piece and donates some of the proceeds to the organization that brought joy to his twin in his last years, the Casey Cares Foundation. Aaron and his family spoke at the Casey Cares Foundation gala and three dozen of his cookies were auctioned off for $1,500. - July 01, 2009 - Casey Cares Foundation
Flock Fighters USA, the Leader in Bird Repellents and Pigeon Control, Launches New Website
Flock Fighters USA, the leading nuisance bird aversion company in the U.S. has just launched their new website which provides professional information on bird repellents for every industry. - July 01, 2009 - Flock Fighters USA
Entrepreneurs and Investors Invited to Meet at Summit
Individuals and businesses interested in securing or providing investment capital are invited to take part in the second annual Speed Venture Summit™ on Tuesday, October 28, 2009 at the Crowne Plaza in Nashua, New Hampshire. The event is the premier speed-dating-style event for fast-growth... - July 01, 2009 - Speed Venture Summit
TAHU Takes on New Leadership During Vital Time in Health Insurance Industry
Texas Association of Health Underwriters Elects Rusty Rice, Louanne Trebing, Joanna Antongiovanni and Travis Middleton. - July 01, 2009 - Texas Association of Health Underwriters
Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association Membership Surpasses 3,100 Designees
The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association (CAIA) welcomes the Class of March 2009, a group of 650 new members who received the CAIA designation during the most recent examination period. - July 01, 2009 - Chartered Alternative Investment Analysts Association
MTA Completes First Successful Free Medical Tourism Webinar on Implementation of Medical Tourism in US Health Insurance Plans
Jeff Turney of USNOW and Ross Pendergraft, President of the Los Angeles Association of Health Underwriters presented the first Free Medical Tourism Webinar Educational Series by the Medical Tourism Association on June 24th 2009. USNOW is one of the leading providers of limited medical health... - July 01, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Love U2®: Relationship Smarts PLUS Wins Publishers Association Award
The Dibble Institute is pleased to announce that their curriculum, Love U2®: Relationship Smarts PLUS has won the prestigious 2009 Distinguished Achievement Award for curriculum based teaching aids from the Association of Educational Publishers (AEP). The AEP Awards recognize the year's most... - July 01, 2009 - The Dibble Institute
INCOSE International Symposium in Asia for the First Time
The International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) will organise the 19th Annual INCOSE International Symposium (INCOSE 2009) in Singapore from 20 - 23 July 2009. The theme of INCOSE 2009 is East Meets West: The Human Dimension to Systems Engineering, highlighting the dramatic expansion in the scope of contemporary systems engineering with the integration of the human cognitive dimension. - July 01, 2009 - German Chapter of INCOSE
Crisis? SOS? www.GIVINGAWAY.com Rescues Those in Need
Growing Community Website for Free Stuff, Want Ads, Volunteers, Delivery, and so much more. - June 30, 2009 - GIVINGAWAY
Public Affairs and Current Issues to be Debated on New Maryland Talk Radio Show
GrassRoots Steering Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of its new radio show “Fresh Voices.” - June 30, 2009 - The GrassRoots Steering Foundation, Inc.
SCORE Chapter 14 of Central NJ Recognized for Increased Online Counseling
The NJ district office of SCORE “Counselors to America’s Small Business” recognized SCORE Chapter 14 of Central New Jersey for increased online counseling compared to last year. The recognition reflects increased efforts of the Chapter 14 to increase the support and responsiveness... - June 30, 2009 - SCORE Chapter 14
COARE Launches Ambassador Program for Shark Safe Initiative
Worldwide Response to Shark Conservation Efforts. Certification Program Enlists the Help of People Around the Globe to Raise Awareness of Shark Conservation - June 30, 2009 - COARE (The Center for Oceanic Awareness, Research, and Education)
Colorado Bed & Breakfasts (B&Bs) Provide the Inn-Side Travel Scoop with Newly Released 2009 State Directory and Blog
Bed & Breakfast Innkeepers of Colorado has just announced the full-color 2009 State Guide which includes over 80 B&B member inns throughout Colorado, a statewide map, easy amenities grid, scenic byways map and detailed information on each property including rates, website addresses and guest policies. Colorado offers everything you could possibly imagine in a holiday trip - arts, culture, music, outdoor markets, and historic sites, just to name a few. They have a B&B for you. - June 30, 2009 - Bed & Breakfast Innkeepers of Colorado
Pet Emergency Preparedness Workshops in Moraga, CA, on July 4th
What: Pet Emergency Preparedness workshops. Who: Lamorinda DART (Disaster Animal Response Team). When: July 4th: 9 am, 111 am, 11 pm. Where: Moraga Commons, Moraga, CA, USA. - June 30, 2009 - Lamorinda DART
Tarheel Junior Golf Tour Releases 2011 Fall Schedule of Nationally-Ranked Junior Golf Tournaments in North Carolina
The Tarheel Golf Foundation, has released their 2011 Tarheel Junior Golf Tour Schedule of Nationally-Ranked Junior Golf Tournaments. The thirty-six hole events run from September through December and are played on top ranked collegiate, PGA Tour owned TPC Courses as well as private clubs and leading resort golf courses. - June 30, 2009 - Tarheel Golf Foundation
Tarheel Junior Golf Tour to Host the Robert Trent Jones Junior Championship at the Carolina Trace Country Club, Near Pinehurst in 2011
The Tarheel Golf Foundation and Carolina Trace Country Club have set the date of the 2011 Robert Trent Jones Junior Championship. The prestigious fall classic event will take place September 17-18 2011 over the Lake Course at Carolina Trace Country Club, in the Carolina Sandhills. - June 30, 2009 - Tarheel Golf Foundation
Launch of New Website Announced by The Society for Mishnah Study JewishdeathandMourning.org provides Torah Study for Departed Loved Ones
JewishDeathandmourning.org is a new non profit website for Jews to learn about the religious practise of hiring Torah scholars to recite kaddish and yizkor prayers or study Mishanah on behalf of departed loved one. Prayers and Torah study is a 3000 year old custom to provide merit to the soul of departed loved ones. - June 29, 2009 - Jewish Death and Mourning